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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
2
Fountain county plans its first alfalfa tour May 27 and 28 to showcase growing methods and soil benefits. The feature emphasizes alfalfa as a wealth source for farmers, citing past yields and regional comparisons, urging participation for advanced knowledge.
Word in Bloomingdale and Fountain County hails Mr and Mrs Jh V Luke as sole managers of Turkey Run for the new season. They pledge courteous service and notable dining by Mrs Luke, with grounds in splendid condition and expected record attendance despite uncertain future disposition of the grounds. This section notes strong community approval and anticipation of a premier season.
The seniors staged the annual class play on May 14 titled Mr. Bob a two act comedy about mistaken identity. A chorus by senior girls a farewell song and orchestra music complemented the hour and a half program. Door receipts around seventy five dollars will fund a memorial. Cast included Phillip Rayson Ray Geiger Robert Brown Rebecca Luke Kathryn Rodgers Marion Bryant and Clara Bishop.
James Ritchev, a lifelong resident and veteran who served two years and ten months in the rebellion and marched with Sherman, is notified to receive a pension of 8 dollars and 30 cents per month. The rate is expected to reach the maximum next February. described as just compensation.
Numerous residents from Attica Mellott Veedersburg Danville and nearby towns are noted as visiting relatives and friends through the week. Highlights include Miss Thelma Cartwrights 16th birthday surprise at home and Miss Helen Purnells farewell party before departing for Florida.
Veedersburg residents report a minor operation on Monday evening for Will Bur neb and his wife Gi tuseily Unnerwen. In another note, Mrs. bee Pins ter taught the Christian church Bibieseboel group at her North Walnut street home Wednesday afternoon, delighting attendees.
A garbled list shows Perrysville and Danville callers on Monday and Saturday visits. Names include Harris, Hathaway, and Kerus with mentions of Covington shoppers and Perrysville visitors throughout the week.
Local notes describe many residents visiting relatives and friends across Perrysville Danville Terre Haute West Liberty and nearby areas. People mentioned include the Estes Fisher family Lucas Nevek Donaldson Myers Dickenson Royse and Sanders among others with various weekend and weekday gatherings.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites endorsements from F. J. Cheney and Co and the National Bank of Commerce Toledo Ohio, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad notes 75 cents per bottle and lists testimonials and a family laxative product.
Fragmentary OCR text describes antiseptic powder and footwear references with scattered names and places, lacking complete sentences or identifiable event.
A Washington State exchange quotes a semi playful dialogue on the wisdom of plain people. It suggests occasional nonsense can be relished by even the wisest, reflecting a light political barb about public faith and participation.
Widow Anna M Aguimby from Maine testifies that after a three month illness with kidney trouble she was cured using seven 50 cent bottles of Swamp Root. She praises the remedy and urges others to write Dr. Kilmer & Co for a sample and booklet, noting local price and availability.
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