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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
5
The column chronicles daily life in Covington and surrounding towns with visits, travels, weddings, shop news, taxes due, court sessions, and local commerce. It highlights Ed Benebrake voting in Danville, Mrs. Mary Cavanaugh visiting Champaign, a Danville wedding trip, White Ribbon promotions, and eye catching items like Miss Ruby Hull winning at the Danville Horse show.
A Brooklyn physician recounts receiving fifty dark pellets from a London friend said to be a new drug combination for brain ailments. After distributing them to tired patients, he later found the pills were wistaria seeds his wife had placed in an envelope by mistake.
Five men by a cracker barrel dispute fabrications about a river catch. A tall man insists he hooked a ten foot pike and a fifteen foot bass, while others challenge the exaggerations and joke about wooden props and pricing.
An elderly woman’s funeral in a New England town prompts a clergyman to joke that the orphan and the aging mother are both in sorrow, a remark noted as an absurdly worded fact by listeners. The aged mother and her fiftyish son faced the service, led by a timid pastor recently assigned to the parish.
In Japan medical students complete eleven to twelve years of preliminary schooling. Practicing physicians must have a clean criminal record. For the first decade, doctors keep full written case records and avoid boastful ads or exclusive secret-healing claims.
A seven year old boy explains to his mother that he washed, inviting her to inspect the bathroom towel as proof. The anecdote, cited in the Denverator, showcases child wit and quick humor in domestic life.
Miss Homeleigh recounts an odd incident where a stranger attempted a kiss, prompting Miss Cutting to react with disbelief and humor. The dialogue showcases playful banter and social curiosity characteristic of illustrated humor pages.
A humorousLondon Punch quip contrasts a first young wife asking if cooking at home saves money with a second wife noting her husband eats far less now. The exchange showcases witty marital banter on domestic labor and consumption.
A reflective line attributes social impact to shock over pleasing. the writer suggests most people respond better to startling ideas than smooth affirmation.
Mrs. Sarah Tompson formerly of Hillsboro died early Saturday at her son-in-law James Stephens’ home east of Mellet. She moved to the county from Kentucky years ago. An invitation from Frank Skinner, now of Niagara Falls New York, announces dining rooms opening with his Buffet. Chris C. Peter associated.
Dr Coggins took Andrew J Osborn of Coal Creek to Indianapolis for cataract surgery by Dr Morrison. Osborn remains in hospital and expects a swift recovery. his son Asa Osborn and many friends in the city wish him well.
Clifford Diffenderfer son of George Diffenderfer of this city was among the lucky boys in the Cheyenne Reservation drawing securing 160 acres of choice land. He grew up here and has many warm friends among his home companions.
Printed minutes from the North West Indiana Conference session held in Crawfordsville arrive via the local pastor. The document, produced by the Methodist Book Concern of Cincinnati, is praised as neat, complete, and a strong reference.
The firm reports purchases this fall rival previous seasons and surpasses Covington competitors, stating it is the largest buyer in Fountain county and exceeds twice the amount of any other Covington store.
Mrs. Mary Davis of Lafayette arrived Tuesday for a few days with her father John Slack. Miss Ella Stucker visited Covington Tuesday. Miss Connie Babb went to Attica Tuesday on business. Sherman Strayder of Aylesworth was in Stone Bluff Thursday. James Claypool near Aylesworth did a Stone Bluff business trip Thursday. Mrs. Hiram Jones shopped in Attica Friday. A G Walton went to Veedersburg Friday. Miss Elizabeth McComas learned Friday her brother was seriously ill.
No case on record of a cough or cold resulting in pneumonitis after Foley's Honey and Tar. It will stop your cough and break up your cold quickly. Refuse any but the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package. Contains no opiates and is safe and sure. Solid by M. C. Van Dorn.
A brief admonition echoes Ovid urging focus and completion once a task is chosen. The line emphasizes resolve and perseverance in pursuing a chosen path.
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