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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
3
Inland creditors of the Estate of Leon ard Phobus deceased are notified of insolvency after a petition by Charles Yerkes administrator de bonis non. The judge found the estate probably insolvent and ordered settlement. Witness the Clerk at Covington Indiana, May 4 1920.
Ad suggests Douglas Fairbanks film to readers. It warns people with periodic bilious attacks to expect symptoms at regular intervals and notes loss of appetite before attacks. It advises skipping one meal and taking three Chamberlain's Tablets, and to avoid tea or coffee at any time.
Levi E. Cobb and Effie P. Garrizus. Robert Sadler and Josie Amble. Lane D. Robertson and Neomi Alexander. John F. Reynolds and Alice Curtis receive marriage licenses.
Thomas A. Clifton sues Southern Surety Company to recover an accident policy. Alice H. W. McCool and others file quiet title action against Staylor Bowen and others. Noah R. Myer sues Hiram C. Powell and others for quiet title.
Mrs. Lucas Nebeker of this city travels with her sister Mrs. Andrew Richardson to El Campo Texas and will tour several southern sites before returning home.
Mr Lewis E Gartrell and Mrs Gertrude Millis of Chicago were united in marriage on April 21. Mrs Gartrell is sister of Mrs J B Martin of this city who attended the wedding. Congratulations are extended for a happy life together.
D. Francis Smith and his mother moved to Battle Ground on Sunday and spent the day with Jim Smith and his family.
Mr and Mrs Maris Copeland of Finced and families visit relatives here. Attendees join deccalaureate services in Tangier. Fred Ratcliff, Indiana University student, returns home for weekend. Miss Myrtle Copeland attends Purdue, visits parents in Kingman. Several locals host and travel to Edinburg and Edinburg region for summer trips. Prof Fox begins as Kineman school superintendent moving from Hillsboro.
James W. Wilkinson former Goshen schools superintendent and local resident has been appointed to lead Logansport schools for three years starting August 1, 1920. The community wishes him success in his new role.
County Commissioners met for four days of business including bills and routine items. Bidders viewed eight or nine road reads advertised in North end papers as Attica and Shawnee residents opposed Covineton to Kineman route. Engineer appointed. view on May 28. report to June session. special session likely to address election expenses.
It is claimed that half as much food suffices when thoroughly masticated. Digestion begins in the mouth and thorough chewing is crucial. When needed, Chamberlain's Tablets strengthen digestion and help regular bowel movements.
The article notes few adults adopt overalls in Covington while high school boys wear them. It argues the fad is folly and will not become general despite a chivalrous veneer. It predicts higher prices if overalls become widespread and warns manufacturers benefit.
Dr C C Wert and his wife drove to Wallace on Sunday to spend the day with his parents who live there, enjoying a family visit.
Charles Yerkes as administrator de bonis non of Leonard Phebus died offers for private sale the undivided one sixth of the NE quarter of section 25 township 19 north range 9 west in Fountain County Indiana subject to Eden Calvin Phebus life estate and widow's one third, at not less than appraised value, in Covington. sale by order of Fountain Circuit Court, cash, until sold. May 31 1920. Nebeker & Dice attorneys.
An advertisement urges quitting laxatives and purges for constipation. It promotes Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as a safe, digestive and eliminative aid, claiming improved digestion, appetite, liver function, and regular bowel action with a 25 cent box lasting about twenty-five days. It touts guaranteed sale by local druggists.
The Federation of Women's Clubs of the ninth district will meet here on Saturday May 15. A large attendance of representatives from federated clubs is expected for the day’s entertainment. The meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend.
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