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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1919

Page

2

Republican Entered at Covington Post Office as Second Class

A notice notes that the Republican newspaper was entered at the Covington post office as second class mail matter.

Covington

Advertising Pays When Specials Build Local Demand

A country editor urges merchants to advertise regularly and create specials to attract trade. He cites large advertising investments in major publications and argues that consistent ads build demand, reputation, and quick returns. Moral: if you have the goods, advertise them locally.

Saturday Evening Post Gener

Eschbach May Handle Road Contracts

Jesse Eschbach chief examiner of the State Board of Accounts likely to supervise highway commission contract letting and handling of state and federal funds. The board has authority to inspect highway offices and books though no law requires audits.

State Highway Commission Jesse Eschbach State Board of Accounts Late Board of Accounts Highway Commission

War Department food sales and Baker policies blamed for high living costs

Conservative opinion denounces Secretary Baker and the War Department for selling 1.75 billion dollars worth of U S food in France at a loss of 460 million. Cites specific goods and claims famine at home while officials argue supplies were not needed domestically.

Washington Harriman National Bank War Department Baker France United States New York Congress Hirms

Miners Owe a Big Debt to Roosevelt

The piece recalls John Mitchell and Theodore Roosevelt backing the 1902 coal mining settlement. It notes miners proposed a tribunal to settle disputes, Morgan and bankers backing a commission, and Roosevelts role in urging union cooperation. It credits Roosevelt with ending the strike and improving labor conditions.

John Mitchell United Mine Workers Theodore Roosevelt Mitchell Roosevelt Miners’ Union United States J. Pierpont Morzan Toosevelt

Mrs George Steely Stricken In Two More Strokes

Mrs. George Steely, long ill after a paralytic stroke months ago, suffered two strokes Saturday afternoon. She is in very serious condition at her West Lebanon home, with strokes affecting her entire body and leaving her unconscious for hours.

George Steely Lebanon

Common cold dangers and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy adv

A note warns that colds are not trifling and can lead to serious diseases. It advises using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first signs of a cold to hasten recovery and reduce danger.

Chamberlain Adv

Roosevelt Memorial Plan Appeals to Army Officers

The piece lauds Colonel Roosevelt as a model of virility force and aggressive Americanism, qualities sought in every soldier, and says the plan for a permanent memorial to Roosevelt appeals to U. S. Army officers.

Perton C. March United States Army Roosevelt S. Army

Mugwump origins and political use in U S history

The term Mugwump derives from the Algonquin mug quomp meaning a chief. It was used historically in Massachusetts and Connecticut. In 1884 it labeled independent Republicans who rejected their party nominees and often voted Democrat or Prohibition or did not vote.

Massachusetts Connecticut U. S United States Democratic Prohibition

Executor Named for Nancy Grubbs Estate in Fountain County

The Circuit Court of Fountain County Indiana has appointed and qualified Alexander Grubbs as Executor of the last will and testament and estate of Nancy Grubbs deceased. The estate is supposed to be solvent. Nebeker and Dice attorneys 11 7 19 3w.

State of Indiana Fountain County Circuit Court Nancy Grubbs Roby Abernathy Eston Keller

Administration Notice for Roby Abernathy Estate

Fountain County Indiana advertises administration of the estate of Roby Abernathy late of Fountain County deceased. Administratrix named with order dated 11 7 19 3w. filing details follow as required by probate law.

Administrators Sale of Personal Property in Fountain County

The estate of Eston Keller deceased offers for public auction at the late residence in Jackson township near Wallace on November 19 at 10 a.m. items include 3 shares Yeddo Elevator Co. stock 1 share Wallace Telephone Co. stock about 6 tons hay 40 bushels corn 1 fat baled straw 2 fat hogs 1 surkey plow about 128 bushels oats and iron posts. Terms cash for sums under five dollars and nine months credit on larger amounts with note and interest. The sale is conducted by administrator Nye Keller with Col A G Madden as auctioneer and Ora Mills as clerk. Brissey & Stansbury attorneys. 1919.

Eston Keller Jackson Township Wallace Yeddo Elevator Co Wallace Telephone Co Nye Keller Col A. G. Madden Ora Mills Brissey & Stansbury

Circuit Court appoints executrix in Elmer Martin estate

The Fountain County Circuit Court qualified Lizzie Martin as Executrix and administrator of the estate of Elmer Martin, deceased. The estate is to be solvent. Attorney R. N. Voliva noted.

Appointment of Administrator for Eston Keller estate

Notice announces the appointment of the undesigned as Administrator of the Estate of Eston Keller, late of Fountain County Indiana, deceased. Brissey and Stansbury are Attorneys for the estate. Date noted 10 17 38.

Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Randolph Estate

In Fountain Circuit Court September Term 1919 Stephen T Randolph as Administrator filed final account for Harrison F Randolph deceased. The hearing is set for November 27 1919 to examine the account and require heirs or legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship. Vgliva Martin Attorneys.

Harrison F. Randolph Fountain Circuit Court Stephen T. Randolph Adm Vgliva & Martin Attorneys

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T. A. Clifton Covington, Indiana Yen Eschback Jams Morgans ASH Grocery Fletcher Tastoria Ent Alexander Grubbs Nebeker & Dice, Attorneys State of Idiana Elmer Martin Lizzie Martin Executrix R. N. Voliva NTAUR Rarm Loans L. P. Little Covington, Ind M. B. Fetters Chiropractor First National Bank Dr. M Faust Dentist Room McGeorge Black Ground Fireor C. CG. Wert M. v R.N. Voliva Newtown Claude B. Philpott U. S. Jones Fidelity Bonds J. M. Kerr South Side Public Square Aniel M. Bocrd Tallinois Also Charles Yerkes Wabash Township W. R. Massey & Son Real Estate and Fire Insurance North Side Ost and Davis Grenard Commission Union Stock Yards LaFayette, Ind
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