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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1907
Page
3
Testimonial from Levy Williams of Boston Georgia praises Dr Miles Nervine and Nervine pills for epilepsy relief after multiple doctors failed. Claims 12 bottles cured him and credits health return to the remedy. Medicine sold by local druggists with a money back guarantee.
Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9:50 each Sunday and prayer meeting Thursday at 7 00. Preaching mornings and evenings on the second and fourth Sundays. Pastor BE M Rhoads. Ed Rainier, east side druggist. Local ad promotes Kodol digestive remedy from The Sledges Drug Co with claims of relief for dyspepsia and indigestion.
The First Church of Christ announces winter services including Bible school at 10:00 a.m. preaching on the second and fourth Sundays at 11:00 a.m. and p.m. Junior choir 3 p.m. Senior CEK 6 p.m. Chorus practice Tuesdays 7 p.m. Mid week prayer Thursdays 7 p.m. All invited. P W Wathall, Pastor. Also advertises DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills sale at The Heoges Drug Co.
Stephen L. Randolph offers a nine room modern two story residence on Washington street for relocation. He notes a great bargain for immediate purchase and invites buyers to act quickly. The notice emphasizes urgency and position in Sauk-On.
Foster Items recounts visits among Danville Covington and Utica residents with Mrs J W Phillips and Dr Beckett. Community events include a pie social at Mound school raising 8 010, a pie supper at Baltimore school, and church attendance at Benson. W P Hunter shipped hogs to Chicago and Dr Shoop's Cough Cure is endorsed.
Yeddo M A Rodger moved his family to Siontezamsa where he is employed the first of the week. Miss Mabel Rayphole visits in Kingman. Elbert McKee of Kingman transacted business here Wednesday. Prof W A Thomas spent Sunday in Lapel Ind. Charles Hite in Cates Sunday. Miss Bessie Nichols of Los Angeles visited Miss Adamswell last week. Mr and Mrs A Newman visited S Newman of Waveland Tuesday. Frank Applegate and family were in Kingman Friday. Leslie Snell of Danville was here Sunday. Mr and Mrs A Rodgers were in Kingman Thursday and Friday. Miss Katie Glascock of Kingman visited last week. Miss Nebeker spent Sunday in Danville with Miss Beckwith. Miss Tignor in Crawfordsville over Sunday with Miss Helen Weber. Mesdames Redanbaugh and Marshall were in Kingman Thursday. Miss Zoe Jones initiated into Rebekah mysteries Tuesday evening. A most enjoyable social time followed. The high school literary society gave a program Friday. Monday morning excitement when the house of Mr Suarmers was found in flames. The fire was soon extinguished but some damage was done.
James Binghaw, attorney general of Indiana, files suit against Andrew M. Sweeney, William T. Noble, and Alexander Hess former supreme court clerks. Charges claim they collected transcription and sheriff fees totaling $2,729.30 during Noble’s term and $8,702.13 for Sweeney, with penalties and interest. The case seeks judgment for principal, 6 percent interest from November 22, 1890s, and 25 percent penalties. Also advertises KODOL digestive remedy by Hedges Drug Co.
Fontanet residents vent frustration over slow payouts from Dupont after the powder mill explosion. Payouts for lost homes and belongings vary, with many receiving amounts far below damages. The town grows desolate as former residents move away. mayor funds for aid are diverted to Brazil.
An advertisement touts acetylene lighting as healthier for eyes and cheaper than kerosene. It claims long lamp life, no daily lamp cleaning, and a 40 year service life, inviting readers to send room counts to Acetylene Jones in Chicago for installation estimates.
Governor A B Cummins lauds the International Live Stock Exposition for advancing breeding and livestock displays in the Mississippi valley. He cites Chicago as ideal for assembling champion herds for final judging and urges continuation of the expo through its upcoming November dates in 1907. Also advertised are DeWitt salve and Preventive cold tablets for sale by local druggists.
Real estate transfers in Fountain County over the past week include multiple parcel changes. Notable deeds show Laura Heron to Chas J Monroe for Lots 197 198 in Gady Attica and other transfers in Attica and Jackson Township with prices ranging from 100 to 1600 dollars. Also listed are transactions involving the Coal Creek Cemetery Association and several canal area parcels. A separate notice promotes Dr Shoop catarrh remedies mailed free with addresses listed.
Jones Bros plans a new elevator beside the C. and KE railroad east of the tracks, nearly as large as the burned structure at Aylesworth. The grain capacity will be 15 000 bushels amid charred timbers and scorched earth, marking a second major fire loss for the firm.
The Fountain county Teachers Association holds its 25th annual session in Veedersburg at the W B church on Friday and Saturday November 2 0. Dr Robert J J Alley of the State University and Dr E H Hughes of DePauw will teach. Dr Hughes will lecture on The Greatest Teacher Friday evening. Officers for 1907 are A A Lonard President G F Bingham Vice President Zala Brown Recording Sec John Hershberger Treasurer.
Jacob Hess, an early and respected Attica citizen, died suddenly Friday in the Buchanan and Moran wagon shops after falling from a trestle while talking to Mr. Moran. A skilled wagon maker with long ties to Girard Hess Harvey, his death ends a noted local life and many friendships.
A sales pitch promises a premium chart worth $1.50 for paying arrears to The Republican and a year in advance. The message claims no cost beyond settling the outstanding amount and suggests the chart has value while urging immediate action.
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