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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
7
In county notes and court briefs, Receiver Hell’s missing fees total 354.50, 3164.60 after salary. A Covington Banking Co. case against Lick Rogers spanned Friday and Saturday, involving notes tied to a patent churn. Jury verdict favored the bank on the claim of no consideration.
The March start shows $80,071 in deed considerations and $24,517 in recorded mortgages with releases totaling $18,645.00 in Fountain county. Promoting McKinley era prosperity, the report highlights strong real estate activity in the Wabash valley and Fountain county Indiana.
The article extols Fountain county as an exhaustless mineral region with rich soils and a key transit role between the East and West. It notes the area handles much trade and traffic via three major steel corridors and calls for calm amid calamity talk. Personal marriage lines follow.
The Covington Botter Flouring Mill is being restored for operation next week after a two month idle period. W D Hecker bought it from Danville owners, placing W Buenger in charge to run the business. The mill, a first class property, should remain productive and avoid idle periods. The Recorder's office has long been run by a Republican official, with the last Democrat Recorder in Fountain County being Uncle Billy Yount. Wills filed and probated in February and March include Ann Kelly Libua Huffan Sarah Whitemore Harriet Bowman Peter Schma James Hesler Joseph H Roberts Michael Mayer Sr Abraham Rodgers. Various court actions include Homer Sewell vs Riley Morris. Sampson Reed cases on possession and partition. Isaac W Beverly Reed v George Beverly. Clara E Frazier v John M Doty. William H Judy vs William M Sharp.
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for being too thin or overweight. It links under eating and overwork to loss of weight, claims oil supports health, notes a free sample offer, and lists Scott & Bowne as the chemists with price information.
The trial by the court granted a decree of divorce with the plaintiff’s name charged back to Annie Hawkins. The docket also notes the case Edward Strauss & Co vs Joseph L. P. Allen as dismissed at plaintiff cost for failure to prosecute. A notary public bond and qualification by Lucas Nebeker are recorded, and Wilbur Title is found guilty with four days in jail and a one cent fine. The article also reports local flooding on Peter Anderson’s northeast city property and deteriorating concrete walks prompting potential damages against the city.
The Covington barbers unite as The Barbers' Association and Consonal Union appoints Harry Gwimup as President Chas Crane as Secretary and Frank Donaldson as Treasurer. They establish fixed price lists 10 cent haircuts 25 cent shaves 2% cent shampoon and set 8 pm closing with penalties for breaches. The move aims to stabilize earnings though patrons fear widespread 10 cent cuts as growth slows. Indianapolis March 5 reports the Indiana House votes 52 to 35 for a Neal joint resolution to amend the state constitution for woman suffrage. Also ads urge Bannet Salve and Rocky Mountain Tea products noted by Geo. I. Cook.
A historic piece arguing that the best paper and a targeted ad strategy outperform broad generic ads. Emphasizes testing ad payback, focusing on specific products with clear prices, and avoiding repetition. Notes newsprint reaches homes and that few customers need daily shoe buys, so precise messaging wins.
Otho Hershberger tends a recovering family member in Crawfordsville and plans to move her to the farm after recovery. The W C T U meets Mrs. John Henselman on Monday March 18 with strong attendance hoped for. Also notices on rentals, horse stabling in Veedersburg, and local claims of remedies from Dr Miles and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with testimonials.
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