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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
2
Miss Yeagy announces a millinery opening featuring fall and winter patterned hats to be held Saturday. Ed Brooks from Veedersburg and Chairman Mellott with O M Gardner visited from Mellott on Wednesday. The Baptist church Ladies Aid and the Presbyterian church group invite attendance to upcoming services and meetings.
Black Prince will start the fall season at Fletcher Wilson's place fourteen miles east of Covington. Terms are ten dollars and other arrangements. Prospective buyers may see the horse and his colts. James Wilson and Sproson Wilson are noted.
The article notes knocking at doors for a large clay works project in Covington. Wm Cox from Crawfordville clay expert Supt Schaff and Trav Fr Agt Townsen of the Big Four surveyed local clay and whale deposits, collecting samples. They say reserves are abundant and nearby coal enhances the opportunity. If 80 citizens commit, factories for 400–500 workers could start soon. Miss Ella Yeagy opens Fall and Winter millinery Saturday October 4.
Perrysville yesterday reported nine teen well developed small pox cases with more expected. Schools are closed and steps are taken to prevent spread.
Mrs Helen Vyse announces a grand opening display of trim hats and pattern hats for fall and winter. The event runs Friday Saturday and all of next week showcasing a fine line of millinery.
Uncle Jim Layton brought a dozen ears of corn from a farm east of the city on Saturday. One ear measured thirteen inches, another weighed three and a half pounds. A few dozen ears would fill a wagon bed.
A group of youths traveled overland to Covington on Sunday and ended the trip with supper. The party included Misses Grace Bertha Sue Moulter Blanche Matone Hortense McClure Emery Roth Richard Cleveland Wilbur Johnson and Ray Gammel.
Mr Oslum F. Levick of Emison Indiana and Miss Emma A. Kerns of this city wed at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. Henson at 9 AM on Wednesday. The couple departed by morning train for their Emison home.
The article urges active club organization in Fountain County urging Lincoln League officers to stop inaction. It calls for clubs to be organized and effective in each precinct or township and notes no visible work this campaign.
For the week ending Sept 30 1902 the advertirees include Charles Bell G I Bock Mr Wid Calvert Alexander Davidson Hinshaw Deardorff W B Foland J W Jefferson Mrs Patrick Mahorney John S Powell Wilson Shoemaker and F W Boyd P M.
Perry Robb offers a cane mill in good condition at a low price. The brief notice notes affordability and availability for buyers seeking equipment.
A promotional piece warns of winter lung illness and urges immediate use of Benson's Forous Plaster to prevent serious sickness. It claims rapid relief from chest pain and coughs, and recommends stockpiling plasters, with ordering details and a note on prepaid postage.
A brief note claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures a stubborn cough with no danger of consumption. Worded as a simple testimonial by Geo Cook, the item presents a household remedy without medical disclaimer.
An old newspaper ad extols Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It claims kidneys purify blood every three minutes and link kidney trouble to many diseases. It offers sample bottle by mail and urges writing to Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
A brief notice praises a wife described as radiant and wondrous, calling her an angel on earth. The message credits Leroy Allen and endorses Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy or refreshment.
A dated letter extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as relief for five years of indigestion and paralysis of hope, claiming a fifty cent bottle let a daughter walk a mile. The piece then promotes arnica salve, witch hazel salve, Rocky Mountain Tea, Gooch's Mexican Syrup, and other tonics as cures for eczema, piles, coughs, and lung issues with testimonials and price notes.
An advertisement describes Springfield Missouri as a progressive Frisco System hub close to St. Louis Kansas City and Memphis with a population of 25 000 and low travel rates for investors and visitors Information is available from A Hughes General Agent Passenger Department Frisco System Central Building St Louis Also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar and Castarets as popular remedies and Foley Kidney Cure with health claims A B Cutts promotes reduced settler rates via Iowa Central Railway with stopovers to western states and Canada Minneapolis address included
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