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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1906
Page
7
Reader advisory article promotes Daer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney, bladder, liver, and rheumatic pain. Claims include relief from frequent urination and backache with a free sample offer from Dr. Kilmer & Co. of Binghamton New York.
Rev Albert C Butcher of Clinton stops with Sheriff Stephens at Newport. He was jailed last week for failing to post 1500 bond for the Vermillion Circuit court term. He faces charges of undue liberty with Ela Norton 14 who has lived with Butcher since her mother died. Newport jail holds two preachers detained for similar offenses.
Harry Gray and Stephen Wade of Melott face housebreaking and robbery charges after Geo Dagger and sister were robbed while away at services. Both men bonded at 100 dollars pending court. Miss Dagger identified Gray. neighbors named Gray and Wade as suspects, who deny guilt and say they were nearby shunting rabbits.
Jewelry store adds optical department with accurate eye tests by an experienced optician. First class work offered with fine watches and jewelry repairs by E. C. Hamilton. Call on A. Lemp, North side square, Covington. Men’s new hats and caps at J. Loeb’s Stores.
Letters from Warren Republican and West Lebanon Gazette ridicule a proposed interurban rail line. Citizens lament loss of the Crawfordsville to Chicago route and advocate for a Lafayette Danville alternative. Cries warn voters to choose practical transport plans over flaky proposals.
Attica Ledger reports Abert Lyons his wife and four children sickened at dinner Monday from ptomaine poisoning diagnosed by Dr. Bolting. Children first felt ill at school. Lyons at the store cared for them until Charlie Robins fell ill and needed care. The physician treated with emetics. all are reportedly improving and two girls returned to school. Albert expected back at the store tomorrow.
Indianapolis reports a request to postpone the Wickard conspiracy trial set for next Monday. Prosecutor Benedict says a postponement is likely due to Henry Spaan needing to attend a Martinsville will case May 23 and an anticipated conflict with Wickard's hearing on May 21. Spaan may seek delay to handle other legal matters.
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station outlines summer losses from stomach worms in sheep and emphasizes prevention through healthy flocks and clean pastures. It offers a medicinal mix by Dr Law for 30 sheep, turpentine emulsion dosages, and notes continued dosing for weeks. Officials R. A. Crate and Arthur Goss are listed as the veterinarian and director.
The Indiana Department G A R announces excursion rates for the 27th annual encampment in Lafayette. Roundtrip fare is 7 cents with sales on May 21 22 and 23 and return lines on May 26.
The piece argues McClure's Mizazing provides entertaining yet informative content on railroad rates rebates and life insurance. It emphasizes impartial authority and future relevance while noting the magazine avoids explicit child-targeted edits though readers may encounter adult topics.
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