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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
3
Highest price in cash paid for wool at Loeb’s store noted. Many local residents including Mrs. John Goldbach, Link Hesler, John Walker, Perry Hart and others were in town or traveling to Indianapolis. A silver medal contest is planned for May 27 at the Presbyterian church.
A. A. Herren of Finch Ark endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it cures consumption in early stages attributed to Geo D. Cook.
A Wed nesday convention in Kerr Pernell's opera house nominated a fusion county ticket. Thomas N Leif contested the Representative slot with Leslie Orahood receiving the majority of 124 votes. Other officers were named with several by acclamation as the ballot began.
The ticket lists several officials including F M Hilderbrand and J P Sadler with counties and towns such as Logan Troy and Shawnee. After the ticket was completed the group pledged allegiance in plain language, highlighted by a figure described as pure democracy type, and the convention adjourned sine die with echoes of events to come.
Grand jury returns 18 indictments from the village tied to a club room. M. M. Kiger faces 16 liquor sales charges. George Statzell pleads guilty to giving liquor to a minor. William Koopsie pleads guilty to intoxication. Statzell fined 20 dollars, Koopsie one dollar plus costs. Kiger not tried yet. bond around 900 dollars set. Sentenced items noted by Pine Village News.
Wabash agent Tom Gallagher returned home Tuesday proclaiming a cancer cure after six weeks under Dr. C A Zimmerman of Ft Wayne. The ailment is gone, his lip heals rapidly, and he hopes to return to work Monday.
Jess Petty, a clerk for Tom Rinn, is confined at home with a rash. Dr Myers and Dr Rowland say small pox, Dr Stout disputes this. He is badly broken out on the face. Whether it is small pox or not, strict quarantine is needed as a brother exposed is allowed about. Health officers face criticism if the disease spreads.
Sometime after an incident with a horse in Chicago, H. J. Board suffered knee pain and received disability coverage. He held a Traveler's Insurance Co policy and, after proper notice, was issued an 820 dollar allowance check.
Marriage licenses issued for Charles E. Beebe to Maye E. Crawford and James A. Smith to Lena E. Ellis. Civil actions include David Myer guardian versus Alva Glascock et al for debt and George E. Scott et al versus Covington Gas and Oil Co. on contract.
The Eighth District Knights of Pythias held their annual meeting in Veedersburg with a street parade led by Covington band. Delegates attended from most lodges, followed by addresses, music, and a banquet at Castle Hall. Covington sent a delegation and praised Veedersburg hospitality.
A Missouri congressman claims endless campaign stress left him collapsed but three bottles of Electric Nitters restored his health. The ad appeals to overworked men and sickly women seeking vitality and promises a 50 cent price with Allen’s guarantee.
An aged ballot in Erasmus Vickery’s possession lists John Bell of Tennessee for President and Edward Everett of Massachusetts for Vice President. The yellowed document is preserved well and Ras prizes it highly.
The text names J. L. Townsley Henry Hendrickson Benj Van Leer J. L Allen Alva Hawkins Mr and Mrs T H Britton O Board Mr and Mrs J Hershberger Mrs Lazetta Jones Mrs Robert Baker and a number of others who were present in Indianapolis on Wednesday.
Geo D. Cook advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy suited to asthma bronchitis and hoarseness.
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