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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
5
The article notes the resignation of Will Clawson from the post of Veedersburg city marshal. Additional items include social visits, upcoming sales, a Democrat mass convention in Attica, a found handbag, and a range of local notices from towns like Kingman and Crawfordsville.
The ad urges families to keep Dr. King’s New Discovery for colds and coughs. S A Stid of Mason Michigan claims two 50 cent bottles cured pneumonia and many families rely on it for coughs throat and lung troubles. Available in 50c and 1.00 at Alivin a drugstore.
An advertisement proclaims Liothigg attire superior in quality fit and make versus ready made clothing sold locally. It highlights a new fall and winter stock described as very complete with prices kept low.
Attica hosts the annual reunion of Company C on Oct 7 and 8 with a campfire on the 7th and a business meeting on the 8th. All veterans and friends invited. Rev Strecker returns to lead the M E church for another year and is praised for diligent work and inspirational family.
Vermilion county auditors sold 54 600 dollars of four percent non taxable gravel road bonds to Dick Miller of Indianapolis at par and accrued interest. Bonds deliverable by January 1, 1914 fund C L Carthers and Wm Haines roads in Highland township and G Hopkins road in Clinton township to be built of concrete.
Advertisements claim Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment penetrates skin to stop itching and speed healing of eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other eruptions. It is described as a doctor's prescription product available from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. via druggists or mail order in Philadelphia and St Louis.
Men of various ages express satisfaction with the fit and style of garments measured and cut by Mr Ratehf and made through us by Lamm & Co. The praised items reflect careful tailoring and quality production.
The 14 year old son of J. R. Phipps a former local restaurant man now living in Attica left home on Sunday September 20 and was believed enticed by a showman. Mr Phipps sent letters with the boy’s picture and on Saturday authorities located him in Wellington Illinois.
The ladies of the Christian church plan an exchange on Saturday October 4 at Nebeker's Grocery to raise funds and fellowship.
Miss Lara Spinning has again taken her position with the Leader and will be glad to wait on you in her department.
Frank Faust of The Leader reports a Mulberry couple bought a five large bill of goods Wednesday morning. They traveled to the city in their car attracted by the store's special advantages offered.
Electric Bitters advertised as a remedy for fainting dizziness backache headache weakness and kidney troubles. A testimonial from Mrs Laura Gaines of Avoca Louisiana claims four doctors gave up on her until using the product, which she credits with dramatic improvement. 50 cents and 1 dollar, recommended by Irvin's drug store.
A nationwide Hoosier Club sale promotes a famous Step-saving Hoosier Cabinet for just $1.00 with early Saturday morning availability. Hoosier agents say factory capacity is taxed and demand is strong as they rush to fit cabinets into homes to save time and improve daily life.
A sale description highlights durable all metal construction and lifetime interior build. It touts a metal flour bin with no removal needed and 15 pounds more capacity than rivals. Other claims include a dust proof sugar bin and sliding table with ample knee room and concealed storage amenities.
Mrs Gordon Ost hosted the Girls Sewing Club at her Fourth Street home Monday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goldbach Jr. have gone to Missouri to visit the father of Mrs. Goldbach and to look for a new place to site their home or business.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will hold an exchange in the Hastings jewelry store on Saturday October 4.
Helen Smith of Lew Smiths improves from diphtheria amid a harvest of notices. Our Semi Annual Millinery Opening is Saturday Oct 4. Lost white bear skin coat between Salem church and Stone Bluff. A son was born to Oliver Hutson. Blue Smith and wife welcomed a child. Music pupils of Mrs Walker plan a Presbyterian church recital. Farmer McMahon sells horses cattle and hogs on Sprankle farm southeast of the city Wednesday Oct 1.
Social notes report Mrs. Lucy Woodhams and daughter from West LaFayette visiting Mrs. Frank Allen. Mrs. James Graham attended the Ninth District Club convention in Frankfort as a Book Lovers' club representative. Local items include cement buying advice from D. J. Young & Co. Covington and Elmore Arter hosting the Ladies' Thimble club. Margaret McMahon returns from six weeks in California. H. E. Scheid promotes Lehigh Portland Cement and building supplies in Covington with fresh stock guarantee.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It asserts nine of ten cases are due to catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness cure that cannot be achieved by Ball's Catarrh Cure, with circulars available from F. J. Cheney & Co.
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