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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1910
Page
5
A historic medical ad explains kidney and bladder symptoms and home remedies. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Root sold by druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes, with a free sample by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York, urging readers to mention the paper.
UNIQUE 2843 the imported French Coach Stallion will stand for the 1910 season at T C Webber's farm five miles southeast of Covington and in Covington on Saturdays. He is brown bred by M Jean Viel Breuville La Manche France sired by Government Stallion Naples foaled by Esbly and by Wanderer lineage. Term 1000 insure a colt to stand and suck lien on mare and colt for service money due when mare parted with or bred to other stock. Care not responsible for accidents. T C Webber owner and Keeper.
The Board of School Trustees of Covington Indiana invites bids for a brick school building on lots 117 to 120 in Vance addition. Bids due by 3 pm with certified check. contract to be bonded for 50 percent. Plans and specifications available with the secretary or Foltz Parker architects. Building to include ten rooms and a basement. completion by September 1, 1910.
Mrs Ella Miller Covington District Deputy of the Pythian Sisters lodge attended a Monday meeting in poor weather, noting lack of initiatory practice but planning a membership revival. She planned to inspect Fowler on Tuesday and Pine Village on Wednesday.
The petition to improve the John A Wilt road known as the Old State Road from Hillaboro to the township line was presented to the Board of County Commissioners. George McDonald Smith Remster were appointed as viewers and J G B Short as engineer to report at the June board meeting. a favorable report could lead to an election within twenty days from filing.
The editor may not share every belief yet works hard to place the town on the map. He does not solicit biased ads and relies on independent fortune, urging community members to contribute genuine local writing to keep promotional columns lively and credible.
Transactions in Fountain County real estate show numerous transfers filed for record. Names include Douglass abstractor, Attica deeds to Cuthbert, Johnsons, Wirth, Fox, Rothrock, Glascock, Dillon, Hesler, and others with prices ranging from 1000 to 170000 dollars, covering lots and fractional sections in Attica Kingman Covington Veedersburg Hillsboro and surrounding areas.
Miss May Carter drives a troublesome mule home from the village for quinine, only to need help when the mule jolts the buggy. A stranger, Mr Crawford, stops to assist, guiding them home. A tumble, injuries, and romance blossom as Aunt Mary frets and Cupid stirs.
A dialogue on fashion and social standing describes a young English nobleman as a perfect drawing-room ornament. The remark invites comparison to a peer glass, questioning his substance beyond appearance.
A quip on weather reporting notes that the weather man’s job remains desirable because he should always be able to raise the wind.
The Kansas City Journal notes a practical wedding with emphasis on cooking duties and stable employment, reflecting a down to earth pairing rather than a romantic celebration.
The closing talk in Covington at the Presbyterian church on Mind and Mystery of Psychology covers heredity parents culture and child training. A single public lecture promised as a revelation to many and includes notes on clairvoyant tricks. Admission 25 cents.
The Globe Democrat reflects on Edward VII, noting his reign surpassed in deeds what years show. He allied England with key nations, ended splendid isolation, and redefined foreign policy. His death comes as Britain faces democratic challenges to the Lords and a changing political scene. The new king enters a volatile era.
The article notes James Chalmers of Dundee as the inventor of the adhesive postage stamp. It details England issuing stamps for public use on May 6, 1840, following a December 21, 1839 decree, with the stamp spreading to the United States Switzerland and later to Bavaria Belgium and France.
Spain is currently redeeming counterfeit five peseta coins. These forgeries were crafted by private individuals and matched official coins in fineness and weight. Makers profited from seignorage, the gap between face value and bullion silver value.
Mrs. Lapsling recalls a shocking moment as Pearley Winter Green seeks divorce claiming the marriage was a mistake and that her husband is not her real intended partner. The case centers on her assertion of a misidentified spouse and seeks dissolution of the marriage.
An old time advert claims Lane's Family Medicine clears head pain, backache, and stomach upset. It promises renewed energy and bowel relief, urging readers to buy at druggists and dealers.
In Fountain Circuit Court April Term 1010 Benjamin F Lindley administrator presented and filed account and vouchers for the estate of Aaron Lindsey deceased to be examined May date at which heirs and creditors must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs must appear and prove heirship Attorney for Administrator D O Jw real names and specifics reflected in the notice
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