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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
8
A Covington, Indiana firm markets itself as the most active real estate dealer in Fountain County offering property across Oklahoma, South Dakota, and many states. It profiles numerous listings including farms, lots, and homes with prices, and claims extensive services from sales to notarization and rent collection.
A brief notice states Foley's Kidney Gate remedies urinary kidney and bladder issues and contains no injurious substances.
Up to March 21 deeds filed total 238 474 mortgages 57 019 and releases 63 667 signaling solid activity at the Fountain County recorder's office and a strong showing for local property dealings.
Dr Effie A Current who graduated last year from Medical College and began practice in Crawfordsville last November is achieving strong early results. She arrived home Saturday for a brief visit and vaccinated many of her former neighbors. The Republic is wishes her continued success.
Frank Martin captured a 3 ft 9 in Mississippi catfish weighing 65 pounds on the island stretch of the river near town. The boatman saw splashing, hauled the fish aboard, and towed it to town where Will Alexander sold portions to customers. The exhibition in his window drew much attention before the fish could dive back into deeper water.
J H Spence of Chicago thanks Covington friends for their kindness during a recent visit and prays for God’s mercies on all. The note appears in Covington on March 27 1902. A. Biggs & Son of Williamsport offer a peddling wagon for sale in first class condition for one horse at half price.
Covington residents report relief from nervous symptoms after using Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills. Mrs. Martha Paugh of Covington states her dizzy spells eased, nerves steadied, and sleep improved after purchasing at Cook's drug store. Pills sold 50 cents a box with portrait and signature on each package from the Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo NY.
A sorrowful tribute notes the mother’s passing and burial beneath the sod. It speaks of her resting with God through the Messiah and invites the broken hearted husband to walk in faith toward a celestial reunion with Jesus on the eternal shore.
Otis A. Orahood died suddenly at home in Verona March 12 1902. He leaves a grieving husband four children and many friends. The funeral was at the Christian church with Brother H T King delivering the oration. Interment followed at Spring River cemetery beside a daughter. Born March 24 1865 in Fountain County Indiana he married J P Orahood June 21 1885 and moved to Purdy then Verona. Four surviving children Glenden died in infancy Gladys Cyril Beryl Ellen and one son who died earlier.
An 1899 advertisement warns that neglecting a cold may lead to pneumonia and advises Foley's Kidney Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung strength. It promotes Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with testimonials and price details, noting mail order availability from Ely Bros. in New York and Albany.
An advertisement touts Gooch's Mexican Syrup as a pleasant and sure remedy for sore throat bronchial soreness coughing spells and consumption. It claims quick relief and markets the product as a true lung tonic priced at 25 cents with a slogan about timeliness.
Letters from Milburn Nebraska Detroit Michigan Milton Connecticut Chicago Illinois and Columbus Ohio praise Peruna as a cure for long standing catarrh and chronic coughs. Testimonials claim relief after months of use and urge others to write for free medical advice from Dr. Hartman at Hartman Sanitarium.
Elkhorn Wisconsin pastor Rev H Stubenvoll of St John’s Church holds two bibles given by Emperor William of Germany. An Emperor inscription on a fly leaf accompanies a letter praising Peruna medicine for catarrh and lung hemorrhages, with patient testimonials.
Many wonder how worms enter children or a 300 foot tape worm grows inside a man. Mothers Worm Syrup is advertised as harmless and effective, claiming to rid intestinal worms and improve health at a cost of 25 cents.
Dr. Boschee's German Syrup advertised as a early cure for coughs colds and bronchial troubles with health protection for women. Green's remedies and One Minute Cough Cure are promoted as rapid safe treatments. Testimonials claim relief for respiratory issues and general family benefit. Abstracts of Title service noted.
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