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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1905
Page
3
For sale. English Spavin Lisiment removes hard and soft blemishes from horses. Treats spavine curbs splints sweeney ringbone sprains and more. Save $50 by one bottle. Sold by Gee DP Cook druggist Covington Indiana.
The Fountain Circuit Court in 1905 serves notice to unknown defendants in John G. Heath vs Catherine J. Compton et al to appear May 1, 1905, at Covington courthouse to answer the complaint seeking to quiet title to real estate in Fountain County Indiana. The record lists numerous unknown heirs and widows and names Lucas Nebeker as attorney for the plaintiff Fay Bryant as court clerk.
A certified deed directs a public auction in Fountain County Indiana on ALD 1205 at Covington courthouse doors. The sale includes rents and profits from a tract described as the south half of the east two thirds of the west fraction of the northwest quarter in section eight township twenty four north range eight west, about 36 acres, to satisfy a decree of George W. Williams vs Charles W. Fortner et al. if rents do not cover, fee simple sale may occur.
In Fountain Circuit Court April term 1906 the estate of Wilkinson Crane deceased. Clifford C Brane as Administrator has filed final settlement with account and vouchers. The court will examine them and heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs must also appear to prove heirship. Witness Fry Bryant Clerk March 22 1905. CMAMecceabe Attorney.
In Fountain Circuit Court, April Term 1905 Eliza Crawford sues William Crawford for divorce. Defendant is alleged non resident of Indiana and a necessary party. He is ordered to appear May 15 1905 and respond. If no appearance the case may proceed in his absence. Clerk Fry Bryayr. Attorney J Wesley Whicker. 3-21-05-4wk.
Notice is given to the citizens of Covington’s Second Ward that John Morarity an inhabitant over 21 years of age will apply at the April session of the Commissioners Court for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in a lesser quantity for on premise consumption. The room is in a two story brick building on the northwest corner of Fourth Street, described as a 22 by 54 foot lot with a 22 foot wide room fronting Fourth Street. Covington Ind March 5 05.
Township assessors report difficulty locating dog owners as many hide or remove pets before the first of the month. The law taxes dogs owned or harbored on that date. Governor Hanly named members to a commission overseeing the Southeastern Indiana hospital for the insane with a 560000 appropriation.
Charley Williams of Hillsboro visited on business while Mayor Booe arrived from Veedersburg for the week. J Goeh’s store touts a vast ready to wear selection and Emery Dry Goods in Danville advertises strong value. E B Menefee, now in the regular army, writes from abroad of nearing enlistment end and plans to return to Covington.
A reader notes that placing an advertisement in The Republican will reach buyers quickly and one issue can handle the sale. The message emphasizes the effectiveness of a single insert for immediate response.
Mrs Susie Switzer has purchased the Harrison street property now occupied by Mrs Hoffermar and will move into the same in the near future.
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