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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
2
A Covington Indiana item notes a Maron Georgia resident paid two brass bricks valued at about 20 cents retail. The reader could have saved by subscribing to a nationwide weekly at 1.50 per year for 790 years, as remarked by the Chicago Herald.
Opponents of the manufacturing bill circulate a brief redeed about the legislative halls, challenging the measure and urging scrutiny of lawmakers.
Athens dispatch reports 20 000 Turkish infantry plus artillery and cavalry striking Greek positions near Velestine and Tatar on May 5 6. Greek left wing under Makris and right wing under Mavromichalis repulse assaults with heavy losses. Velestine railway station shelled halting line to Velos. Preparations for a decisive battle alleged for today.
Paris reports detail a devastating blaze at the Grand Bazaar de Charite in which about 1200 patrons were present and roughly half escaped. Estimates of dead range from 143 to higher figures, with many burned alive. Eyewitness accounts describe families torn apart and a city in mourning as authorities face criticism over safety preparations.
In Washington May, the tariff subcommittee agreed to advance oranges and lemons with a one cent per pound duty. California growers backed by Senator Forme urged changes. An increase on borax, soda and preparations was proposed, though not as large as requested. A modest rise on third class goods and related items was also under consideration.
Albridge Gerry Spaulding known as the Father of the Greenback died yesterday at his home in Berrato at age 88. He helped found the Republican party and drafted the Greenback or legal tender act and the national currency bank act.
An old newspaper ad urges using Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil to improve digestion and body warmth. It compares coal and fat burning to body heat and promotes two sizes priced 50 cents and 5 dollars with a free book offer from Scott and Bowne of New York.
In Wasuoyetox May 4 Indiana fourth class postmasters were appointed at Cana Jennings county J A Tobias Deal Lawrence county Aerie Armstrong Hicks Jefferson county S L Hails Sevlyville Vigo county Raleigh Dickerson South Granger Monroe county Don Browning Swan Noble county Arthur Cramer Ver salies Ripley county John Harper Wakaka Noble county Fred Schweab The president sent to the senate the nomination of ten Indiana presidential postmasters Taylor Reagan at Blainfield and Thomas Hy Adams at Viernes May 5 Indiana postmasters were appointed Westfordkiv as follows Arlington Alois Gever Bremer Stephon Ross Erhe John Bennet Jordany village Lyehson Tee goivdin Gideon Logan Vernuim W A Harlow Wasistroux Man S Were opposed ar Cedar Slooutz Farien LT J Rose Pountiuntiavn J E Smith Freyhuidville ALL Osterhage Hill pau Weir Rilen Lenis Natt kemper Satie Bernice Brose Andrews Schooner James Wise Sr Smedley Frank Brower y UV Trdiant post t TeTay
The Southern Baptist Convention nears a record turnout in the state with about 400 delegates present and 400 more expected tonight. The convention opens Friday morning as the largest religious body ever assembled locally.
European riders abandoned single-tube tires after long experience. Morgan Wright double-tube tires proved durable. Repairs use patching rubber inside the inner tube and quick repair cement to seal punctures.
An 1907 newspaper fragment touts Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh with testimonials and a 10 cent mail order offer. It also promotes King's New Discovery for coughs and consumption, plus details on the Tennessee Exposition open in Nashville with rail fare promotions and a brochure offer from Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad.
Between 10 A M and 4 P M daily at Covington Court House Fountain County Indiana rents and profits for seven years on several parcels of real estate including lots 167 168 145 144 and 146 in Coleman addition and lots 8 15 in original town plat will be offered. If rents fail to satisfy the decree the fee simple will be sold to cover costs and interest with no relief from valuation or impairment laws. Sheriff JALVIN H SCHERER May 7 A D 1a.
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