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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
5
The issue recounts harvests and crops with mentions of northern potatoes and pumpkin, a fair tomato crop, lard sold by Merryman Bros, and canning season nearing end. It notes social events, a hospital update for Miss Lena Prather, and city council work on sewers and bills.
Advertisements list Mrs. Tom Stucker in remission with improved rug needs at J. Loeb's Stores. J J Moore sold Mecca , Thomas Heophill and wife, ex Attica merchant, hosted relatives. Sale items include Lumper, shingles, barn siding at low prices by Charles E Osborn of Veedersburg. Work on private sewers North arm to finish soon. Mrs J W Price shopped in Chicago for hats to be shown Oct 12 13. Cedar posts barn siding shingles and rubber roofing for sale.
An old advertisement notes Kitnay and Bladder Pilla act on the liver and are especially claimed to treat backache and rheumatism. The product is sold by Geo. W. Cook.
Short items report purchases at J Loeb stores and a 12.00 rug deal. Veedersburg figures W C Colyer and Arthur Bove visit to discuss politics. Frank Hull shows a driving horse in Rossville and wins. Miss Adda Clifton teaches Cayuga and enjoys her work. Earl Marlatt returns from Denver to Wells Fargo Express and may resume road work.
A cluttered town page notes rubber overs at J Leebs Store and J Loebs Store. A birth is reported for twin boys of Mr and Mrs James Cunningham with Dr Ginn as attending. Also listed are sermons by Rev Albert Ole and services at Baptist church with all invited. An eye test promise is offered free, and there is stock of furs from Spence Smith Spence.
Ex-Treasurer H. C. Randolph was present Wednesday. Harry is slowly recovering from serious injuries at Crawfordsville Junction. He suffers paralysis of the muscles on the right side of his face.
Our lard is made subject to inspection under the pure food law. Five pounds for a dollar at Merryman Bros. The annual meeting of WPM 5 Mo district will be in this city week after next, a meeting of interest. Lew Kerr and Byron Keyt of Richland were in Covington Thursday for business. G W Murphy, R D 9 carrier, went to Peoria Tuesday to attend the National rural route carriers meeting.
Newtown county commissioners contracted W. W. Pfrimmer to examine township trustees reports and to review Auditor acts as they relate to these officials, aiming to audit and clarify local governance documents.
Savings on farm loans touted by L P Little with an office on the south side square in Covington Indiana inviting local farmers to inquire about reduced rates and favorable terms.
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