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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
5
Danville residents, civil service exams, Easter openings, and spring fashion fills this issue. Local visitors include Prof. Davis and Mrs. Davis, Nelson Ridge and wife, Mack Sullivan in Indianapolis, and Chas Reed in Martinsville. J. Loeb's Stores promotes tailor made suits March 27 to 29.
The fire alarm sounded near noon Sunday as a blaze broke out at Mrs. Henry Coleman’s residence in the eastern city area. The fire was controlled quickly with little damage. Mrs. James W. Graham and children traveled to Indianapolis Tuesday to visit J. C. Hopkins and family, who have moved back to that city. Jim planned to join them Sunday.
The mayor held a Court of Inquiry Tuesday evening over alleged irregularities in a west side saloon, with circumstantial evidence presented. He has the matter under advice and servile obedience, determined to enforce the law but aims to give a fair chance.
A medical ad claims rheumatism stems from stomach liver and kidneys and promotes Electric Bitters as a cure. It cites Charles C Allen of Sylvania Georgia who suffered severe rheumatic pain and reports four bottles cured him. The ad urges checking stomach liver and kidneys and notes prices at 50 cents and 1.00.
Genev a agent D F Smith travels to Versailles for work this week. Mr and Mrs Julius Lebs ill with grippe but out again. Mrs Will Adkins visits Villa Grove to see daughter Mrs Gene Ford. Will Calvert returns from Stone Bluff farm and remains a strong Republican. J Lors Stores offer Bugs Linoleum Carpets. new boiler and smoke stack at light and water station. Euchre club hosts and guests at Dunlap home. Inter Nos Thimble club meets. Mrs Marx Herzog visiting Goshen. Plaut family health poor but hopes for recovery. Chase Sanborns coffee advertised. Hower Sewell ill with grippe but improving. Street sprinkler expected as dust and filth blow in March wind. cleaning urged.
The ad claims the largest and best selected stock of bugs in the area with any size or quality desired. It urges readers to call to be convinced and notes the office can provide any bill needed.
For forty three years Dr King’s New Discovery has been known worldwide as the reliable cough remedy. Over three million bottles were used last year. It will get rid of your cough or we will refund your money. J J Owens of Allendale SC writes it is the best remedy for coughs and colds he has used. For coughs throat and lung troubles it has no equal. 50c and 1.00 at all druggists.
Deputy Auditor N B Cardiff returns to work in the auditor's office. William Beckett of Foster attends District K of P meeting in Attica. Mrs Grace Metzger Robb and Rol Harden report a twelve pound wild goose caught along the river below the railroad bridge Tuesday. Baptist ladies announce an Easter Bazaar at Phelps' bookstore on Saturday March 22. Farm for rent five miles from Covington offers 50 acres with house and barn. 40 acres cultivated, offered by W R Massey & Son. Fire alarm at North Reed's home Monday night proved to be a quenchable flue fire. hose company responded promptly. Will Rabb, visiting relatives, returns to Chicago. he is a general electrician finding success in the city.
The milliner Mrs L R Faust announces a Spring and Summer Millinery Opening on Friday and Saturday March 21 and 22 with tickets on piano for every cash purchase. Lewsader and Clem are named as partners. A separate note reports gravel companies preparing for a busy season with three pits across the river expanding and railroad shipments increasing employment. A robber stole instruments valued at about 175 dollars from D A L Spinning and Dr EB J Martins offices. no suspects or clues have been found.
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