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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
8
A medical advertisement explains heart weakness caused by tired nerves and muscles leading to palpitations and pain. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure with Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, citing a testimonial from John H. Sherman of Belding Michigan and a money back guarantee.
An advertisement touts Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder problems affecting men and women. It claims relief of symptoms and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and pamphlet from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
A columnist rails against dramshops urging public exposure of their business. He proposes chromo displays depicting the harms of whisky, calling for moral measurement of the liquor trade and noting the town’s alleged $50 000 annual figure.
A historical ad urges ambitious young men and women to train for business careers at the Indianapolis Business University established in 1850. It promises practical instruction in bookkeeping stenography telegraphy and correspondence and notes flexible entry, work-study options, and a mail-based free course for those unable to enroll immediately.
An advertisement claims Dr Shoop's Cough Cure is safe for babies and adults. It describes green leaves from a mountain shrub as the remedy and asserts no opium or chloroform are used. Consumers are urged to demand Dr Shoop's and avoid others.
The Civic League at its annual meeting elected W. E. Livengood president Dr. E. A. Cilson vice president Rev. D. K. Fox secretary W. L. Reeves treasurer and M. E. Foley Alva Clark Ed. Martin Homer Luzader and Rev. Dougherty as trustees. Committees were named and a council chamber meeting was scheduled for Tuesday April 7 at 7 30.
The church announces Sunday School at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m each Sunday. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. Monthly business meeting first Thursday night. Communion on the first Monday in April July and October. Ladies Aid Exchange on the third Saturday each month. Pastor E M Rhoads.
March 29 1908 Sunday School 10 am preaching 11 am Epworth League 6 pm preaching 7 pm Thursday prayer meetings official board meets first Monday Ladies Aid third Thursday W F M S first Thursday Bend church Ladies Aid second Frank K Dougherty pastor health ad for Dr Shoop Restorative claims to strengthen nerves heart and kidneys sold by Hedges Drug Co.
The sprightly musical comedy The Girl Question comes to English's Opera House on Wednesday April 1. It has drawn capacity crowds in Chicago for nine months and features a lively chorus, lavish costumes, and four star performers. Also notes on local club events, advertisements, and a Jeffersonville marriage.
Frank Macoughtry hosted visitors from Attica while Sergeant and Mrs. Leonard Crane of Indianapolis traveled to town on Tuesday for a birthday surprise for Mrs. James L. Yerkes. The Cranes are popular guests with many local friends who welcome them.
The Fountain Circuit Court issues a notice to Mary Ball, residing in Bolton England, that she must appear by May 20, 1908 to answer the divorce complaint filed by Wright Ball. If she fails, the court will hear the case in her absence at Covington, Indiana.
A Monday evening fire gutted the farm barn of Mrs. Fannie Irvin near the east county line in Richland township. Sixteen horses were reported burned and losses were estimated at $2,000. Mr. Irvin formerly resided in Newtown. Peach growers note buds remain undamaged and anticipate a strong crop.
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