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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
3
Miss Goldie Watts leads with the largest number of votes on the first count, Belle Bantz close second with 10 450 votes. April 1st next count will determine the winner, a special prize to the top vote getter. Coupon offers persist in this issue to boost votes.
City treasurer warns holders of Covington Indiana city orders indorsed before January 1 1911 that funds exist in the treasury to pay all such orders upon presentation. Interest ceases March 31 1911. W E Bilsland City Treasurer Covington Ind March 15 1911. 3-17-w2
For sale a brick house with cellar and a smith shop that rents for 1000 dollars per month. Includes an adjoining vacant lot. Located one block north of the public square. Caller: John Lewellyn.
Cold, la grippe and pneumonia danger noted with Foley's Honey and Tar cough medicine praised for prompt relief free of narcotics. Citizens Bank statement highlights Sampson Reed as veteran banker, touting strongest private bank status in Indiana. Social visit to Miss Coffeen celebrates birthday with Coddingtons and Miss Coddington.
The church announces sermons every second and fourth Sunday monthly by Elder George Watkins. All are invited to attend these meetings.
Sunday School at 10 a m and 10 30 a m services at the Bend Church with Frank K Dougherty as pastor. In the Methodist Church March 19 1911, Sunday School 10 a m. Preaching 11 a m on Diana or Christ. Epworth J esque 6 00 p m. Preaching 7 p m on The Worship of Luck. Bend Church Sunday School 10 30 a m Preaching 2 30 p m.
The First Presbyterian Church presents Bible School at 10 o clock, morning worship at 11, evening worship at 7, and a mid week service on Thursday at 7 30. Choir rehearsal takes place Saturday at 7 and Boy Scouts meet Monday at 7.00. The morning theme is The Basis of Jesus Teaching and The Aftermath a temperance theme for the evening service.
The McMahon horse sale, hindered by harsh March weather, drew a smaller crowd Wednesday yet attracted many buyers who bid long and hard. The sale was a big success with numerous good horses sold, underscoring Mr. McMahon’s reputation for quality offerings.
Attica reports loud street drinking as saloons open sparking unusual intoxication and late closures. In Freeville similar conditions appear with frequent drunkenness, arrests, and owners pledging not to sell to intoxicated patrons. Bucklen Arnica Salve touted for burns and skin ailments in a local testimonial.
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co sworn as senior partner in Toledo Ohio promises one hundred dollars for each incurable case of catarrh. Notary A W Gleason witnesses the oath dated December 6. Ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally with testimonials and price 75 cents, plus Hall's Family Pills for constipation and Rainier's ad.
The G A R and W R C supper drew a well attended crowd Saturday evening with an overall good time. The relief corps report was limited by the illness of corresponding secretary Mrs York, preventing a fuller recap by George Boughbner.
Emerson L Grenan and Minnie Pearl Rodgers transfer to Sadie B Covauls. Ray Hutts transfers to Doile Rayphole. Mathion B Hall to Bertha Hy att. E am J Robbins to Marie Cur tis. John C Oliver to Clarice M Cobb. Win Bell to Mortie Fern Cass ion. Charles Gorman to Louise De Moss.
A Foley Kidney Remedy is advertised as providing quick relief and lasting benefits for kidney and bladder ailments and urinary irregularities in seniors. Isaac N. Reguo, a Missouri farmer, claims it cured his condition and urges others to try it. Sold by druggists.
Marshal Banner filled the city jail with intoxicated individuals this Tuesday morning and admitted the jail was short of space for all who should be detained. He warned that further arrests would require restraining them until trial or release, noting the paradox of offering freedom to drink before imprisonment in a critical, cautioned tone from the Attica Ledger.
On March 10 Mrs Harrison F Randolph turned seventy four. Her three children and spouses and Mrs W R Smith a niece they raised joined a large family dinner. Mrs Randolph received many presents and sixty six birthday cards showing friends remain.
Marred testimony from a neighbor on Mrs. W. P. Spaugh of Manville Wyoming quotes her saying Dr King’s New Life Pills cured her obstinate kidney trouble and made her feel renewed. Sales pitch touts easy remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles at 25 cents in all druggists.
Mrs C F Randolph of Danville Illinois visits Mrs Margaret Randolph. Colonel Madden reports his forty fourth sale since January first. He says this is better than serving as county clerk.
Accompanied by Dr J R Hicks Mrs William Foster was taken to Indianapolis Thursday evening to consult Dr A E Stearns. She has been in declining health for some time.
The Womans' Foreign Mission ary Society of the M. E. church held their monthly meeting at the church parlors Thursday afternoon. A good time was enjoyed by all.
Berry Shuler sells his restaurant to J A Lewsader and moves to the west room of the Wright Block. Berry plans a new saloon in the Slattery building. Also printed is the full text of the Proctor Regulation Act noted for ambiguity and contradictions.
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