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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
7
Covington area brief with residents visiting the city from Mellott Attica Veedersburg and Newtown. Local commerce notes include new goods at J Loeb’s Stores and rugs at Board’s. A May 13 sale is advertised along with tax payments and farm moves.
A quoted man, H. b Ely, balks at doctors cutting his foot. He credits Becklea's Arnica Salve with curing a four year plague of a horrible deer. The ad claims the salve heals burns, boils, sores, bruises, eczema, pimples, and corns. Available for 25 cents at druggists.
Trustees Jos. Starkey C. M. Coggins Daly Frazier Mark Smith Lew Riggin John Good en Jesse Funk and others were here Monday.
Mrs. C. B. Palmer of Little Rock Arkansas reports her child recovered from measles with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. She notes a severe cough and sleeplessness, then a complete cure. The ad claims the genuine product is in a yellow package and sold by all druggists.
Buick announces French ace Charley Basle and Swiss-born Arthur Chevrolet as pilots for the 1910 Indianapolis 500. Basle rose in France, Chevrolet has British-American ties and American racing start in 1905. The entry lists 35 cars with Burman possibly piloting another. Side purses total 8300 plus a 25100 gold purse, with massive advance seat sales and plans for grand stands and tours nationwide.
McFarlin Motor Car Co of Connersville Indiana unveils two speed cars named the Big 6 and the Little 6. Both are identical save for size and will race across the season with classes matching their scales. They are entered in the 590 mile International Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day.
In a brief local item Wes Sprankle plans a new veranda on his Washington street home while Mrs Nellie Boord repaints her Fourth street residence. Lincoln Hesler of Crawfordsville visited the city Tuesday and Willard Remster returned from Minnesota Friday. The Wellington bank was robbed Tuesday night by yeggmen, about 4300 secured. The Williams case, Hillsboro youth thought to be in slavery, is declared fake. George and Wilmer Foster of Shawnee did business with county commissioners Tuesday. The Fountain Trust Company was appointed administrator of William Dunklebarger’s estate.
Will Briggs Wes Howell Geo Signs and Wm Keller of Yeddo were present Tuesday as the commissioners court met, confirming a local civic engagement and updates from the town’s representatives.
Rainiers Pharmacy highlights a higher price for Mound City Paints yet offers unique service. The ad emphasizes quality and local availability, urging customers to compare value and support neighborhood businesses.
A South Rockwood resident recounts a vengeful tale about a father attacked for defending his son. The piece extols Electric Bitters as a kidney remedy, promising relief from backache, fatigue, nervousness, and warning of dropsy diabetes or Bright's disease, with a 50 cent bottle guaranteed at all druggists.
Werter Hutt of Pinevillage visited the city early this week. A skilled mechanic, he thrives in Warren County life. Earl Shuler, editor of the Newtown Enterprise, and James Campbell of Newtown were in town Tuesday for a brief visit. Rev Ingalls, M E pastor at Hillsboro, came over Sunday to hear Dr John’s sermon on The Omnipotent Combination.
Conductor Pearson of the Wa bash with his wife and son visited the county seat Saturday for a pleasant day. Mrs. Catharine Purfeerst remains very ill at her Northern city home, unlikely to recover due to extreme age. Mrs. Charles Crane and son and Mrs. Carrie Stilwell traveled to Crawfordsville last week for the death of William A. Hall, a relative there.
Miss Alma Worth has been ill at her home in this city. She is now reported much improved and her many friends hope for her speedy and complete recovery.
W L Meek of Arx. boasts twenty five years in the drug trade and urges neighbors to try Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles. He claims many lives were saved by his recommendation and offers trial or regular bottles with a guarantee.
Mrs. E. J. Cale of Terre Haute Indiana reports Foley Kidney Pills eased severe backache and night urination after one bottle. She says kidneys became stronger, dizziness stopped, and she no longer wakes at night. Also noted are receivers appointed for Western Silica Co and Clint Sans.
Miss Minnie McDonald entertained the young peoples Euchre club at her spacious South city home Monday evening. A fine dinner was served.
Mrs. E H Nebeker will visit her brother Bart Sewell and family in New York in a few days. Bart Sewell will depart in June for a European trip during the summer.
The new office of assistant county superintendent is established. The law allows a county superintendent to hire an assistant for up to 120 days per year at a rate of 3 dollars per day.
One Hundred Dollars Reward offered for any catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio advertise their product and claim endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. They assert internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials available and price 75 cents. Also promote Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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