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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
5
A survey of daily happenings includes visits and business in Covington and nearby towns. Divorces, moves, sales, and new goods at J Loeb’s and Rainier’s are noted along with weather hints and harvest progress.
William Marvin and wife of Montmorencie visited last week to see Mrs. Marvin’s son, Sheriff Kerr, and family. Marvin, raised in Southeast Davis township, once ran a Benton County farm between Chase and Fowler and served as County Commissioner. L. D. Patton averted a near fire in Third ward when fumes ignited ash pit contents late at night. Nap Cardiff and fire crews battled the blaze for three hours before it was controlled. incident narrowly avoided a larger fire. The White Ribbon Union Hand advertises high grade stock.
Farmers pay taxes while residents note social calls and receptions. Dr Miller and wife visit from East Chicago for a brief stay. Crawfordsville guests attend Coats Thompson reception in Van Buren township. Mont Faust heads to Louisville to enter dental college. Lost gold watch with monogram EBD. reward offered. Frank Dice and family visit Dr Sailor's household.
Rob J. J. Miller former county sheriff now lives near Wallace on his farm. He was in the city Thursday and Friday on business and is noted as one of Governor Marshall's substantial supporters for the presidency.
Mrs Anna B Phelps operates a new Soda Fountain and Tea room in Champaign Illinois while keeping her popular city store open under the management of her son John and Herbert Rinn.
A compact sales pitch asserts unbeatable pricing on a sale bill, urging customers to remember the offer as a key value proposition.
Hazekiah Martin, 91, hosted a dinner at his son John B. Martin’s home with close relatives including John T. Martin of Covington and Julian Martin of Hoopes ton. Citizens say Mr. Martin, the oldest Covington male, remains physically robust and mentally sharp, well-read and engaged with events.
Attorney L P Little relocates his practice to the north side of the square over Ost and Davis grocery. The move places his office in a central location within the town.
A concise warning cautions readers that many coughs seem harmless but may signal serious illness and that ineffective remedies are tried. It urges seeking reliable medical advice rather than relying on false assurances.
Louis Boon of Norway Michigan testifies three bottles relieved a severe cough in his boy and notes a neighbor’s boy recovered when doctors gave up after using Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by M C Van Dorn.
Demand for American pearls grows as western waters yield a harvest valued at $500,000 last season. Industry reports highlight rising prices and expanding market interest in domestic pearls.
For the week ending Oct 2 1909 Mrs Peter Johnson Miss Lulu Maies Mr Harry Springate are listed by the postmaster. When calling for the above please say advertised. F W Boyd P M
Dr J R Hicks traveled to Indiana on Monday with Farmer McMahon to seek specialist opinion. Dr Stearn examined the case and attributed the trouble to brain blood vessel condition caused by nervous system disturbance and advised careful treatment for a full recovery. he returned home Wednesday.
Infant Ray Valmont died Sunday morning October 10 09 at 2 oclock from bowels consumption and was buried Sunday afternoon at Mt Hope cemetery. The funeral could not be preached due to typhoid illness of their oldest child. Parents receive sympathy from friends in this hour of trouble.
The family of Mr. Manda Sandera expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during illness and death of their husband and father. They pray for divine reward for those who offered support.
The G A R Post will fire three guns at five minute intervals upon the death announcement of any old soldier in the community. George C Baker was the first to be honored Monday morning, a tribute to the men who fought to save the country and the flag.
The Ye Old Time Fiddlers Contest will be held at the Rink Opera House Covington Indiana on Tuesday evening October 26. The event features diverse fiddlers and accompanying acts with prizes and no entrance fee for contestants. Send your name to Jim Slim to enter.
GR Kluger of Indianapolis writes about kidney trouble and backache asking others to try Foley's Kidney Remedy. He claims the treatment cleared his complexion, reduced irregularities, and allowed him to attend to business daily after doctors and other remedies failed. Sold by M. C. Van Dora.
Halloween falls on a Sunday this year with vigil ties to All Saints Day. The piece notes Burns referenced customs and highlights modern mischief such as ringing bells, stealing gates, moving property, and pranks that annoy homeowners.
A county superintendent in a neighboring county asked every teacher at the county institute who took their local county paper to raise a hand. only six did. He voiced surprise that educators rely on papers for notices and programs yet spend little for ads and notices. The Republican has subscribers among teachers.
A compact reflection notes that a good example stands out as the best guide. It emphasizes practical lessons drawn from everyday practice and shared wisdom that helps others learn quickly.
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