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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
5
May 15 sale to attract Covington and area with promises of deep discounts. Offered will be ladies suits coats raglans waist dresses skirts and jackets at substantial reductions. Chenery Bros Silk Foulards and other silk balances highlighted as key draws in a bustling first clearing sale.
The ad announces corded wash silks in latest corded styles at 25c a yard, down from 5c and 45c. Every department participates including dry goods, ready-to-wear, millinery, draperies, carpets, hosiery, and underwear, promising one of the year’s bargain events.
The Leader notes conservative Republican reporting while local figures Geo Patterson Charlies Palin and Phelps family members appear in town. Loeb's Stores promotes wash goods shoes seeds carpets and advertised prices as residents discuss church services and a lightning strike injuring two steer calves on John Strain farm near Hedrick.
A vintage health note urges using Benson's Porous Plaster for chest pain from colds and pneumonia fears. It claims plasters can prevent engorged blood and speed relief, advising two if needed and warning against other applications.
An old health ad explains blood as life and links vigor to rich nourishment. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy for fatigue and poor nutrition, claiming it revives body and mind for all ages and offers a free sample.
Memorial sermon by Rev Henson at the Baptist church Sunday May 5 at 10 80 p m. G A R comrades and W R C ladies and ex soldiers to meet at G A R hall at 10 o clock. Decoration Day address by Clarence Board Hoopeston Ill Friday May 39 at 2 o clock p m in the Court room. All invited. For Rent four and a half acres pasture one mile from Covington. Cash rent. O S Douglas agent.
The bereaved widow Mrs. Mary Cole and her children and Theodore Koebler express deep gratitude to those who offered kind deeds and sympathetic words during their time of sorrow. They note that friends stood by them with gentle hands to prepare the body of their husband, father and friend for final rest.
Covington High School edged Attica High School 19 to 9 on the Attica grounds Saturday afternoon. Covington players complained of harsh treatment by Attica, accusing their hosts of poor care and mistreatment during the game. This marked Covington’s second win over Attica this season.
A Sunday crowd in Williamsport watched the Leaders play the Danville Unions. Boys allegedly left town with Coyington bug juice, causing disorder before returning home. The note promotes Plastico as house cleaning material and mentions Buckner's Drag Store in a filler ad.
The Colored Unions lost to Covington 13 to 1 in a Sunday ballgame. Merryman excelled with two two-base hits while Rowland and Howe stood out defensively and at short respectively. Covington led 2-0 after the first inning and pulled away by the third, finalizing the score with strong pitching from Merryman and Harmony behind the plate.
Readers are urged to try Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder trouble. A free sample bottle and information book are offered by mail to those who mention the newspaper. Prices and sizes are advertised through local druggists.
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