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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
5
Local shopper tips highlight limited time price cuts and deals for the upcoming week. Readers are urged to take action quickly as selected items and discounts expire soon. Scattered savings include groceries and household essentials.
The report lists locals like Attica bicycle owners and Meharry’s grove July 4 celebrations, a 4th of July plan in Cayuga, various court and licensing actions, accidents, and community updates from Parke and Warren counties including church work at West Lafayette and a new postmaster in Waynetown.
Sadie Steward of Kingston New York reports relief from epilepsy like spasms after using Dr Miles Nervine. A Kansas New York reader recounts her daughter’s recovery after four bottles, noting speech returned and improved movement. Dr Miles remedies are sold with a satisfaction guarantee and a free booklet on heart and nerves.
Ed Juvinall’s two year old son suffered a skull fracture after being kicked by a horse. A surgical operation removed part of the skull and the physician believes the child will recover. Also in town news a notorious horse thief Samuel Mitchell was captured at Chuptua by Danville authorities and jailed for transfer until extradition. Mack Booe attempted to become a granger in Missouri but returned to Waynetown after discovering a conflicting title to his home farm. Cayuga considers electric lights with evidence of citizen contracting interest. T. J. Campbell, ex banker of Rossville, is jailed in Danville for contempt of court over funds alleged to be due his ward. County records note a pauper sale entry and printing costs. The Blue Grass correspondent mocks Rossville whisky while predicting a dry council.
The column notes ongoing construction on John Shields new house with W 5S Douglass building flues and carpenters finishing William Stevenson barn praised as largest around. It reports sermons by Rev Smutty and Rev Elmore, unrest over beer keg gang, a Covington wedding involving Bannus O Gunkleharger, Mrs Abe Good visiting, Samuel Baldwin the township trustee stopping by, Alfred Helms warning citizens about stock, and a mare injured on Jake Foreman’s farm with a costly loss. The piece ends with local misc business and a light invitation for readers to visit again.
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