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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1911
Page
8
De Carter rents the feed yard office just north of the Republican office on Third Street and is fitting up veterinary offices there for business. Call 133 to reach him. he answers day or night and may be found at his office or residence.
Loyd Twiddy and Lena M. Shaff were united in marriage at the M. E. parsonage by Ray Strecker at 5 30 Wednesday evening. The couple, among Covington's best young people, receive many congratulations from friends. A note from Rev. Dougherty says they are settled in the new M. E. parsonage at 11 E. Taft St South Bend and pleased with their home and work. The church serves over 700 members as the pastor continues pastoral duties.
Sea Bucker and Hastings offer alarm clocks with a guarantee. The advertisement promises reliable timekeeping and a commitment to customer satisfaction for household use.
The C and KE railroad plans a new depot on Washington street with the city council approving relocation west of the tracks near Union Street to the south end of Union Street. This move precedes construction of the depot on Washington street. Additionally the note mentions J Loeb's Stores offering new pants.
The article notes that newspapers withhold full details out of respect for others' feelings, suggesting a calmer public discourse would emerge if bluntness prevailed. It reports Miss Goldie Morris has accepted a deputy clerk position and is handling duties well.
Mrs. E Huebeker entertained many lady friends Thursday afternoon with military anagrams and refreshments. The home was tastefully decorated. Dr Pollom completed six weeks of clinics at Indiana College of Medicine and returned to Cates to begin practice, welcomed by many friends.
A Breslau legend recalls a bell cast in 1386 after a boy’s fatal disobedience. The master bell founder struck the boy in a panic, yet the bell proved superbly crafted. He was executed, and the bell rang at his death, earning the name the poor sinner's bell.
Artist H Anthony Dyer explains why a cow can appear purple. He describes a green pasture with red complementary shading from yellow sun, noting optical effects make a Holstein appear purple, contrary to Burgess’s line.
A 1548 Bug Bible funded by Edward VI alters Psalm Ninety first wording to "any bugges" and is explained by a Welsh root "pweg" meaning hobgoblin. The term bugbear appears in Shakespeare as a reference to goblins and nightmares.
A St James Gazette note recalls daffodil myths warning single flowers bring misfortune to farmhouses with no young ducks said to result. The belief traces to Herrick and Devon folk custom, claimed to soften only when the flower is grouped into a bouquet.
A South African songster, the tontobane, crafts a cotton nest in the tree it uses for materials. The female works inside while the mate stands guard outside, building a sentinel box and watching constantly to warn the family of threats like hawks or snakes.
A Youth's Companion anecdote recalls Alexandre Dumas defending the temper of a conceited fellow author. In a walk, Dumas supposedly proves his rival’s mistaken certainty about a mushroom, offering to cook it. at the inn, the rival admits, “it is possible I was mistaken.” The tale ends with a tongue in cheek vow to fund the preservation of an indifferent mycologist.
A writer notes that unused machinery like a motorcar can rust internally due to respiration of enclosed air spaces. As temperatures fall air is drawn in and moisture condenses in cavities such as cylinders gear boxes and clutch chambers. Heat expands walls and expels air carrying moisture that may cause serious rust damage.
In Burma and India meat must be consumed the day it is killed because refrigerators are scarce and ice is in short supply. No meat markets exist. meat fish and fowl are sold at bazaars with live fowl killed on demand. Ice is machine made and sold in small quantities.
In a fragmented ad style item a Mrs. M. C. Dunlap of Leos Tene reports use of Dr Kig's New Life Pill as a splendid remedy for constipation and female troubles. The note touts benefits and claims druggists sell the product with success stories.
A second hand hard coal base burner is offered for sale at a reduced price. The ad invites trades and directs interested buyers to apply at the office for details and purchase.
Mrs. W. W. Oould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing years of stomach and kidney trouble. She praises the remedy as the best tonic for women and urges others to try it, noting it sells for 50 cents at druggists.
Frank Spooner and wife of Indianapolis visited Spooner's father Marion Shepard. James Sutton and wife visited Jim Marksbury of Mellott. William Glover and wife of Veedersburg were in town Saturday. Zeke Youngblood was in town Saturday night. Luther Boyer visited kin in Kingman. Nellie Timmons of Veedersburg stayed with her sister Mrs. Sam Campbell. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Olie Clawson on Tuesday. Will Calvert of Attica was in town Tuesday. Mrs P T Stuart of near Layton visited her parents Mr and Mrs Allen Board. Mr and Mrs Charles Steaman absent this week due to a trial.
A Atchison Kansas mail carrier Fred Duebren reports severe kidney and bladder trouble and back pain when carrying heavy loads. He began Foley Kidney Pills and says he has eliminated his kidney issues and feels as sound as ever. Sold by all druggists.
Mary E Bonebrake sues Arletta L Jones for partition while Ralph Brown sues The Western Silica Co. Laura Alice Glover seeks divorce from Edward Glover. County Clerk Leroy Sanders reports marriage licenses issued since last report: Joseph Barkley age 21 and Mabel Sheets age 19. Harry Gookins age 22 and Mamie Leighty age 20. James Wilkinson age 74 and Malinda Curtis age 39. Willie Richardson age 24 and Dorotha Bodine age 16. Fred Coonse age 23 and May Shafer age 18. Loyd Twiddy age 21 and Lela Shaff age 20.
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