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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
4
Edward J. Martin of Covington Indiana advertises free expert opinion on tooth trouble and opportune examination with treatment at very moderate charges.
The W C T U medal contest was held Friday evening May 10 at the Presbyterian church with good attendance. A number of contestants performed well and Miss Madge Richardson won the silver badge. Judges were A P Burnsides Mrs A Yerkes and Court Dice, with a generally satisfactory decision.
Advertisement warns buyers to obtain genuine Cascarets Candy Cathartic with a stamped C C C mark and avoid fraudulent substitutes. States they are never sold in bulk and available through all druggists.
George Wortsbaugh of West Lebanon alleges he was held up on the Wabash tracks near the brewery, knocked down with a coupling pin, and robbed of about $28. Officers captured John Henry Allen, then Luthe Blake confessed. Wortsbaugh suffered head injuries and a broken finger.
A Danville party traveled to Portland Arch on Sunday then dined in Coyington later that day. The outing honored Miss Beth Freeman of Chicago, guest of Mrs. Frank Schario, with attendees including Selma Schario, Kate Schario, Nell Menig, Margaret Powell and others.
The Indiana Oil and Asphaltum Co. drilled one mile east of Delphi, reaching Trenton rock by 10:45 Monday night with a little oil found and strong gas indications. Drilling paused to avoid ignition risk, as gas presence could be significant if a strike occurs after midnight. The company expects favorable results from the Trenton interval and cites Covington as a benchmark.
Cities along the Iowa Central Railway extend inducements to attract manufacturers and other industries. Geo S Batty of the Marshalltown line invites interested parties to contact him for location changes and incentives. The High School Alumni Association elected officers Bess Hunter president and Alice Schwin vice president with committees named. The group will meet at Lee Duncan's home Wednesday at 7 30 to hear committee reports.
The passage urges mothers to take cod liver oil emulsion for two, noting nourishing two implies weaker strength. It also advertises a new invoice of watches jewelry silverware clocks spectacles with watch and jewelry repairs to be done at W. Cranes old stand on North 4th Street Covington Indiana with guaranteed satisfaction.
News Hustler reports the death of Thos. Wright's young child in Danville from diphtheria and notes Mrs. Harriet Wright near Mound Chapel is dangerously ill, still recovering from yellow sanders. Many local movements include Ed Clem at C. & E. I. shops, Becketts' flour runs, and road gravel petitions.
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