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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
8
Attorney Nebeker states the county agent salary law is unconstitutional since it imposes nonuniform taxes and favors some counties. He argues the appointment power may violate local rights and the statewide tax equalization, predicting potential invalidation of this section. The council plans a court challenge with funds raised from taxpayers.
The statement indicates the action’s cost will be charged and will affect every county in the state. It notes difficulty in raising the amount and mentions interest. The overall outcome hinges on approval and statewide impact.
A cough warning of consumption is described as a danger signal. Lt. King’s New Discovery stops coughs loosens phlegm and reduces fever aiding sleep. Mrs. A F Mertz Glen Ellyn Iowa claims it cured a stubborn cough after six weeks of doctoring failed. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar with money back offer.
The Inner Witness will be the morning theme for the pastor's sermon at First Presbyterian Church. Evening worship will reflect Following Afar. Bible school begins at 10 oclock with Christian Endeavor society at 6:00 oclock.
The city vote gave Attica an additional saloon license. The open season on quail began Tuesday and many hunters are taking advantage. County Clerk issued numerous hunting licenses this week.
Frank Newhouse a DePauw senior visited his mother Mrs J M Martin and many friends over Sunday returning to DePauw Monday noon. Miss Josephine Denman is very ill at home with cancer of the stomach and her aged mother is poorly. The season s first anagram club meeting at the Arters on Third Street featured anagrams and refreshments with several new members.
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as the quick remedy for headaches caused by nervous tension sick headaches torpid liver and constipation. Claims pills stimulate organs to function properly and regulate liver and bowels. Priced at 25 cents with box available at Irvin’s Drag Store.
For Sale: Shock corn. Mrs Lew Nebeker traveled to Camden Tuesday to visit Dr Kennedy and wife. Mrs Clarence Nelson entertained the young women's Sewing club Wednesday afternoon. Miss Clara Devlin has been ill at home with throat trouble for two weeks. See Quo Vadis Family Theatre Friday night for 10 cents. Extra ordinary.
Paul Finnen has been laid up this week with grippe and threatened pneumonia complications. His many friends hope for his speedy recovery.
L B Boyd of Gary visited F W Boyd on Wednesday and the two men, despite no kinship, formed a close friendship due to their similar names.
Despite bad weather a large crowd gathered at the Carwile school house south of the city Friday evening to enjoy a box supper and student led entertainment. Also advertised were a sound work horse and a Jersey milch cow for sale by E M Michael at Covington green house.
An advertisement for Allen's Foot Base antiseptic powder promotes shoe comfort and sample offers. Nearby, neighbors gathered at Uncle Frank Graham's home to celebrate his 79th birthday, as both he and his wife remain in poor health and hope to regain strength. Take the Republican and get the local news.
Mrs Laura Nung of Sherman Missouri visits her sister Mite Howell. Mrs Stanly Pavey has been ill with stomach trouble the past week. The public sale of James Slims property last Saturday failed due to bad weather and no buyers. C B French, formerly a Wabash operator at Attica, now with the Pennsylvania people at Amboy Indiana, visited the Judge and wife here Tuesday.
Advices received by Judge Schoonover state Kenneth Hegg is in St. Luke hospital Denver for an appendicitis operation. The court instructed that the young man be properly cared for.
Real estate pitch promotes land in the show me state promising 30 bushels of wheat and 70 bushels of corn per acre potential at 30 to 60 dollars per acre. Rental rates claimed between 5 and 7 dollars per acre. W. R. Massey & Son advertise sale and rental opportunities.
Miss Hazel Martin daughter of Sheriff Van Martin wins prettiest girl at Car vile school box supper last Friday night. A Veedersburg man wins a pie for wearing a face that would stop a clock.
Harry Smail becomes the first resident to erect a house in the new McCabe addition. He completed a substantial north facing structure on Washington street and hopes others soon follow his example.
George Hoagland, a prominent farmer northeast of the city, reported his horse fell into an open ditch during the night. The animal suffered a broken leg and had to be shot after rescue the next day. the horse was valued at over $100.
H D Ely of Bantam suffered a four year ulcer on his foot. He tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort and says his foot was soon completely cured. A remedy for burns cuts bruises and eczema sold at Irvin's Drug Store.
A couple from Charleston Mrs Leua aotyean and Mr Henelne obtained papers from the county clerk and were married in the town by Mayor T. H. McGeorge amid a public ceremony hosted in the city.
A burglar entered Bohland’s butcher shop Sunday night on the north side of the public square. The rear door was pried open with a jimmy and the cash drawer rifled, though only a small amount of change was taken. Place your want ads, in the Republican.
Fragmentary lines speak of a sister city being welcomed and unity across communities. The text hints at shared ties and a plan where events and relationships merge into a broader collaboration.
An advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer as a thorough remedy for worm infestation in children and adults. Offered in pleasant candy form it claims to aid digestion, tone the system, and ease constipation, with safety for delicate children and a 25 cent price. Available at drugstores or by mail from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. Philadelphia and St. Louis.
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