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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
3
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for epileptic fits and St Vitus dance. It claims nerve strengthening sleep and a life changing recovery after taking multiple bottles, with purchase guarantees from Miles Medical Co.
Fountain county Republicans plan a June 6 1908 primary to nominate a county ticket for the November general election. Offices include Prosecuting Attorney Representative Treasurer Sheriff First District and Third District Commissioners Coroner Surveyor with polls at listed township sites from 11 45 a m to 6 30 p m. Also details on rules inspectors judges clerks and filing deadlines. A Richland township primary is slated for June 6 1908 at Newtown and Mellott with two precinct polling sites.
The Van Buren township Republicans announce a primary convention on Saturday June 6 1908 to nominate candidates for trustee and assessor. Voting precincts include Stone Bluff and Veedersburg with one precinct at the Bluff and three at Veedersburg. By order of committee.
A testimonial style advertisement touts Kodol as the only preparation that completely digests all classes of food. It claims rapid, thorough action for indigestion and stomach trouble and notes it is pleasant to take and sold by Hedges Drug Co.
A west townfield sighting of a horse tied near Homer Waterman’s barn led to suspicions of a theft plan as a man was seen trying to catch a fine horse. The owner later sold the animal for over 200 dollars. A separate night incident on the old Mesmore farm ended with a fleeing thief and a hitched vehicle near Biffle Brown’s gate. Local residents fear a planned spate of horse thefts and warn of possible fatal consequences if a thief is shot. Dems of Montgomery County nominate a full slate for county offices led by M J Murphy for Representative and Jerre West for Judge.
Newtown and vicinity will observe Decoration Day on May 30 at 2 30 p m with a large chorus providing vocal music Emerson Ballard of Crawfordsville will deliver the address and the Newtown band will attend An evening band concert and church social follow the daytime events
Public health notice warns thousands silently suffer kidney trouble. An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney related pains and urination issues. It claims ease of back and liver discomfort and offers samples by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
Representative James E Watson, Republican candidate for Indiana governor, says he is willing to join Thomas R Marshall in thirteen joint debates, one per congressional district. He notes he is not eager for joint forums, arguing partisanship would rise and Democrats and Republicans would support their own candidates.
Bayard Gray dies in Portland Ind at 6 15 p m following an apoplectic stroke suffered in Winchester Ind on Tuesday. He was the last surviving member of Isaac P Gray ex governor of Indiana. A longtime Elk member and newspaper publisher, he held many lodge offices and was active in its work.
An advertisement extols acetylene gaslight for homes hotels and stores arguing it gives brighter cleaner light with less heat and upkeep than kerosene or city gas. It claims lower running costs a long lifespan and two days labor to install plus 40 years of steady service.
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