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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

7

Bid Notice for Lafayette Wilson Ditch Construction 1920

Notice to receive sealed lump sum bids by 11:00 a m May 15 1920 for the Lafayette B Wilson et al ditch in Jackson Township Tippecanoe County Indiana and Davis Township Fountain County Indiana Plans and specs available in the Circuit Court room or County Surveyor's office Lafayette Ind Successful bidder must furnish a bond of fifteen thousand dollars within ten days for prosecution of the work Ditch to be finished within ten days after award

Lafayette B. Wilson Jackson Township Tippecanoe County Indiana Davis Township Fountain County Circuit Court County Surveyor’s Office Lafayette Ind

Community News Highlights From Perrysville Area

Mrs Don King and son of Danville visited relatives this week. E E Helt of near Dana called on old friends here. Jack Patterson of Danville visited relatives. Fred Toby of Danville was a Sunday caller. Lewis Watt and son visited Danville Sunday. Noble Adams weekend visitor in Danville. Anna Jensen from Danville visited Sunday. L Jones and family with Mrs John Kelch in Gessie Sunday. William Hayes a Gessie caller Sunday. Mrs Harry Alderson in Danville Sunday. E E Neel of Newport visited here and in Gessie Sunday. Harve Lister and Cayuga family spent Sunday with relatives. Ollie Shirey of Dance with Lewis Watt last Saturday. Frank Aldrich and wife visited relatives Sunday. Squire Shute and family of Riley sburg spent Sunday with Dr W A Johnson. Frank Bowman and family spent Sunday in Covington. Ed North and wife were Covington shoppers Thursday. Joe Pierson spent the weekend here. Frank Glendmire and wife near Danville spent Sunday with J R Hinds.

Don King Danville E. E. Helt Near Dana Harry Alderson E. E. Neel Newport Gessie Ollie Shirey Dan-ce Lewis Watt Mrs. Ed. North Covington Joe Pierson

Treatment of Common Colds and Home Care Advice

A physician advocates bed rest for the first twenty four hours of a cold to shorten illness and lessen complications. The notice recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and urges daily bowel movements for both sick and well individuals to aid prompt recovery.

Chamberlain

Toledo Engineer Credits Tanlac for Restored Health

Henry W. Davis of 401 Spencer St Toledo Ohio a 19 year New York Central Railroads employee says Tanlac cured his seven year health decline He suffered kidney trouble back pain stomach upset gas and fainting spells before taking Tanlac after four bottles he reports complete recovery two years later and plans to continue working His praise ends with a strong recommendation and mentions local Tanlac distributors in Covington Kingman Veedersburg and Hillsboro.

Tanlac Henry W. Davis Spencer St Toledo Ohio Davis New York Central Railroads Mr. Davis Covington T. E. Rainier Kingman J. M. Cory Veedersburg Geo. G. Graham Hillsboro Fred A. Stebbins

Mellott Notes Describe Illnesses Travels and Planting

The Mellott correspondent reports illness and slow recovery from flu this winter. Several locals are mentioned visiting relatives in Indianapolis, plus a bad spell for Mrs. Jane Oyler. Others include Lawrence and Nina Davis visiting near Waynetown, Bert Oyler delivering a cream separator, and Rev. Henkel preaching Mothers Day. Farmers have started planting corn as wells are dug by A. M. Moore of Crawfordsville.

Young Woman Dies by Drowning in Iowa Gravel Pit

Miss Jessie Hawthorne daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hawthorne of Odell committed suicide by drowning in a Shawnee Mound gravel pit pond Saturday evening. Ill health is given as the cause. Family members reported her missing about 4:30 PM and a search began. A note in her room led to the body found at the pond.

Jessie Hawthorne George Hawthorne Odell Shawnee Mound

City Secures Ample Coal for Plant Operation

The city now has plenty of coal and the plant runs on the old scale. Several cars of coal have been purchased with delivery promised from the mines, and 240 tons spilled across the river by the wreck have been bought from the railroad at a low figure. A party is secured to deliver the spill to the plant, ensuring a plentiful future supply.

Ouija Boards Tell The Truth In New Film Ad

A feature notes how Douglas Fairbanks uses a Ouija board in his United Artists production When the Clouds Roll By to seek guidance. The piece bills the mystic toy as widely trusted by millions and links it to the film’s curious answers.

Douglas Fairbanks United Artists

Republican to Your Friends Across the Distance

A brief note urges supporters to share a Republican message with friends far away. The item frames outreach as a concerted, party aligned effort to broaden reach beyond local circles.

Republican newspaper ad announces low rates

C. W. Dice transacted business in Crawfordsville Monday. If you like the Republican and want to receive it each week regularly you can order it by phone or postal card. Rates are published at the head of our Editorial page. It is 45 years old and will be here next year. Republican. It is worth $2.00 per year but you only have to pay $1.50 for it.

Republican

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Jack Wilson Pop Jones O. D. Redden Old Reliable Club Wrubel Madison Oakland Cal McCabe Washington Street Ss. W. Wells E. Heath Danville, Minnots Johnson County Illinois S. B. Newman Covington R.D Stone Bluff E. C. Minton Perrysville Jack Patterson Fred Toby Lewis Watt and Son Noble Adams Anna Jensen L. Jones John Kelch William Hayes Harve Lister Cayuga Frank Aldrich Squire Shute Rileysburg W.A. Johnson Frank Bowman Frank Glendmire Near J. R. Hinds J. M. Finnegan C. G. Ward The Finnegan-Ward Commission Company Lafayette Union Eston Starkey Lafayette, Ind Sec’y.Treas Bavis George Bishop Mildred Indianapolis Jane Oyler Lawrence Davis Waynetown Mellott Sunday Grover Smith Marian Abolt Bert Oyler Elston Fay Danville, I Bertha Devoss Nina Davis Rev. Henkel South Church A. M. Moore Crawfordsville Fountain Fertilizing Co Veedersburg, Ind Covington, Ind Ouija Boards Tell the Truth Scott Scott & Bowne Boomfield, N. J C. W. Dice Fletcher Lew Fon Tle Morgan’s Cash Grocery East Side Fordson Fordson Dealer Henry Ford & Son Clem & Harden Ford Covington, Indiana
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