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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1911

Page

4

Party Honors Mr and Mrs Chauncey Wilson

The young people’s Bible class hosted a party at the Shireman home Tuesday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Chauncey Wilson before their departure for a new home. Attendees shared good wishes, played games, and enjoyed refreshments before the final farewell. The couple planned to visit relatives in Monrovia before moving to Covington.

Chauncey Wilson Max Shireman Mrs. Wilson Monrovia Covington Martinsville Daily Reporter

A Father's Vengeance and Electric Bitters Claim

A South Rockwood resident recalls a son's illness from kidney trouble and credits Electric Bitters with improvement after six bottles. Advertising copy warns of kidney dangers and promotes Electric Bitters as a guaranteed remedy. Also notes a chicken dinner at J. R. Phipps' restaurant for 20 cents on Thursdays and Sundays.

Peter Bundy South Rockwood Mich J. R. Phipps

Making of a Prophet and Christ Belief Sermons at Epworth Church

Methodist Church schedule lists Sunday School at 10 a m with preaching at 11 a m on the topic The Making of a Prophet. Evening services at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m cover Why I Believe in Christ. An additional Sunday School at 10 30 a m and a 2 30 p m service feature Frank K. Dougherty as pastor. Also promotion for Sunday chicken dinners at Phipps restaurant offering 0 cents and dessert ice cream. Hall's Catarrh Cure ad promotes a 100 dollar reward offer.

Epworth League Christ Frank K. Dougherty Phipps

Lord's Supper and sermons at morning and evening worship

The church schedules the Lord's Supper during morning worship with a sermon on this ordinance. Evening sermon topic is Jesus teaching on entrance into the Kingdom. A Men’s Class led by Dr A L Spinning covers Commission Government for Cities. Morning Bible School at 10, services at 11 and 7 30, CE Society at 6 30, mid week Thursday 7 30, choir rehearsal Saturday 7 00. An invitation to unite with the church is extended during morning worship.

Jesus A. L Commission Bible School M. C. E. Society

For Rent House Ad With Features and Fruit

Advertisement notes a rental property with cellar cistern and well. It highlights four large Jots and abundant fruit. Mentions G. W. Williams and praises advertising in the Republican newspaper.

G. W. Williams

Death of Helen Hoy and local obituaries noted

Helen Hoy, daughter of William Hoy, died Saturday after weeks of illness. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. from the home with interment in Hicks Cemetery. Several local residents and relatives are mentioned visiting or traveling, including Mrs. Goldie LaRoche and family, Miss Ruth Conover, and Charles Sanders seeking improved health in Colorado. Obituaries include Cordelia Forbes of Danville and Amos Brinkduff, resident of Cartertown, honored by funeral attendance. Brinkduff left a wife, two sons and a daughter.

Helen Wm. Hoy Great Beyond Hicks’ Cemetery Dr. Sanders Anna Johnson Cordelia Forbes Danville Amos Brinkduff Terment Mary McCormick Mr. Brinkduff Cartertown

Do You Have the Right Kind of Help Foley Kidney Pills

An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as the right kind of help to neutralize poisons caused by kidney and bladder ailments and to relieve backache headache and nervousness. For sale by all druggists.

Foley All Droggiste

Two Shetland Ponies for Sale by Marion Shepherd

Two 5 year old black well marked Shetland ponies, 44 inches high, gentle and well broke for children, single or double work. In Stone Bluff Indiana. Also piano and voice instruction offered by Adda Clifton with reasonable terms.

Adda Clifton

Reliable Insurance Offered By Erie Firm

An old established company advertises a 1060 death benefit, 15 weekly accident and sick benefits, 400 loss of limb or eyesight, and 100 emergency relief. Annual coat listed at 600 with no other dues. State deposit of 100000 guarantees claims. Open to men and women aged 16 to 65. Apply to Dept X 163 American Registry Company 208 Cadillac Building Erie PA for details.

American Registry Company Cadillac Building Erie

Needless Annoyance Ironing Made Easy with Asbestos Iron

A reformer promotes simplified laundry care for women by offering an asbestos based iron featuring a detachable hood to shield the handle, heat retention, and a smooth bottom. The ad claims reduced exertion, easier grip, a clean top, and a warranty, priced at a dollar or two to adopt the “Asb.s.08 way.”

Ark. Dr King’s New Discovery touted by local druggist

W L Mack of Arkansas says his 25 years in the drug business save lives by recommending Dr King’s New Discovery for weak lungs and bronchial complaints. He claims neighbors stayed healthy after using it. Free trial bottles offered, or 50c and $1.00 sizes, guaranteed by pharmacists.

W. L. Mack Ark Dr. King Karey

Insolvency Notice in Fountain Circuit Court 1911

In the Fountain Circuit Court April Term 1911 the estate of Emma Coats Scocker deceased is found probably insolvent after a petition by the administrator. Creditors must file claims against the estate by order of the court. Witness the seal of the court at Corington Indiana dated May 1 1911. Leroy Sanders Clerk, Seal. V K. Livengood Attorney.

Emma Coats Scocker Corington Indiana

Covington to Host Monthly Big Combination Sale

Ed Diffenderfer and partners Jacob Yerkes Col Anson G Madden two other prominent Covington businessmen launch a monthly Big Combination Sale to boost town business. The first sale date is announced as upcoming in Covington.

Ed. Diffenderfer Covington Jacob Yerkes Anson G. Madden

Yerkes Livery Stable to Host Big Combination Sale

A public sale event is announced for the Yerkes Livery Barn at the southwest corner of the square with further details to follow. A 5 percent commission will be charged on all articles except live stock. Inquiries may be made with Jacob Yerkes, Phone No. 54.

Yerkes Jacob Yerkes

Appointment of Administrator for William Canklebarger Estate

Notice announces the Fountain county circuit court has appointed and qualified J M Wilkey of Fowstain Trust Company as administrator of the estate of William Canklebarger, deceased. The estate is believed insolvent. O P Lewis acts as attorney for the administrator.

Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Summers Estate

State of Indiana Fountain County Fountain Circuit Court February Term In the matter of the estate of William A Summers deceased Francis M Redenbaugh as Administrator has presented and filed for final settlement of said estate with account and vouchers The examination will be held on the day of May at the court where all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs must also prove heirship

State of Indiana Fountain County Fountain Circuit Court William A. Summers Francis M Kedentaugh Francis M. Redenbaugh Sarah K. Perry Circuit Court Fountain Trust Company THE

Fountain Trust seeks final settlement in Perry estate

In the matter of the estate of Sarah K. Perry deceased the Fountain Trust Company as administrator has filed its final account and vouchers. The Circuit Court appt term 191? will hear the matter on May 28. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why approval should not be granted and heirs must prove heirship with attorney V. B. Livengood at 5511 W2 listed.

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