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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1913
Page
6
An advertisement touts Vinol as a potent tonic combining cod liver oil and iron for blood strength and nerve support. It claims two French chemists separated medicinal elements from cod liver oil and adds iron, offering a money back guarantee if it does not help. Saxo Salve is pitched as a separate remedy.
The text details a 1913 act setting hunting seasons and penalties. Rabbits are closed except for a January to April window, ferrets are banned, and a November first limit applies to squirrels. The quail and ruffed grouse provision imposes fines for illegal hunting and possession.
Mayer Blout aged 91, born in Altenstein Bavaria, died after a two week illness. He married Minnie Hamburger on January 22 1564 and had four children including Morris, Gus, Simon, and Jacob with two infant deaths. Survived by widow and five children Rachel Lever Jennie Plaut Ethel Blaut Stella Reynolds of Terre Haute. Also two grandchildren Ivan Plaut Belle Schwartz and great grandchildren Richard and Regina Schwartz. Two brothers live in Germany.
In August 1867 Mr Blout arrived in America and after 40 years in Attica the community mourns his death. He spent years in Keokuk Iowa and Paris Tennessee before moving to Attica in 1873 where he served twice as treasurer. The funeral from the family home will be Monday at 2 PM with burial in the Jewish cemetery. Masonic order to conduct graveside rites. Bernard Sobel of Lafayette will deliver the residence ritual.
Ed Murphy of Covington Indiana traveled to Danville to learn who gave his name when he was booked as drunk. He reports Police Magistrate Heath learned the accused used the alias Ed Murphy and offered a Covington bank check signed by another man. The check cleared, suggesting the real Murphy was not the intoxicated party.
The high school senior class elects Bernice Livengood editor in chief and William Sharon business manager for the annual. Other assistant editors and managers will be chosen soon. Work starts now to finish before midyear as academics and events increase.
The executrix announces a public sale of the Johnson estate in Highland township Vermillion county Indiana. Items include a sorrel mare a three year old gelding two milk cows hay farming implements and household goods with terms a 10 month credit on sums of five dollars and over cash for under five dollars. Mariail B Johnson executrix Col Claud Madden auditor Lewis M Morgan clerk. See us for stationery.
Edward E. McCall, Democratic mayoralty candidate, has served as chairman of the public service commission for the second district since February. Former supreme court justice with four years left, he built a corporate law practice and represented insurance firms. Born in Albany in 1863, he studied at New York University law, brother of John A. McCall of New York Life, and belongs to several clubs including Harlem Catholic and the Lawyers'.
Henry Schumann-Heink son of a famed contralto passed the Passaic county prosecutor office civil service exam for detective, ranking highest. His career spans mechanical engineering acting musical comedy singing invention and writing with plans to continue music while serving. Emmet O Nea l Gov of Alabama praised for progressive stance on agriculture and negro education. son of a former governor, educated at Alabama, admitted to bar in 1875. three time presidential elector. former U S attorney for northern Alabama. prominent figure in 1901 constitutional convention. aged sixty.
Edward L. Rogers county attorney of Cass County Missouri was elected chief of the combined Chippewa tribes in Minnesota. He will spearhead a legal fight against the federal government to recover 15 million dollars allegedly owed for many years. Rogers, a Chippewa, gained fame as a football star at Carlisle and the University of Minnesota.
This notice warns readers to send articles well before the paper goes to press on Thursday afternoons. It stresses Wednesdays and Thursdays are busy, and submissions received late risk missing print.
A new time card took effect Monday for Wabash trains with eastbound No 34 from 7 52 to 7 48 am and No 2 from 1 40 to ? The report details morning departures from Attica to Covington and back with specific arrival and departure times including 8 00 am from Attica to Covington and 5 45 pm return to Attica with times for Covington legs.
A vintage advertisement touts Castoria as the safe choice for infants and children, asserting it is the familiar product always bought and bearing the familiar signature. The line emphasizes brand trust and the parental use of Castoria for children's digestive relief.
Weekly Fountain County transfers recorded from title deeds. Notable entries include J C Smith et al to C W Smith in Veedersburg city holdings, George Hawkins acquiring 144 acres in Fulton, Mary E Bonebrake to Indiana Central University for 382.46 acres in Veedersburg, and Myra R Green to John E Coen for 20 acres in Richland. Local notice urges taking The Republican for more details.
An adv promises Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment clears skin impurities and stops itching instantly. It is advertised as a doctor’s prescription not an experiment and claims to heal eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other eruptions. Available from Pfeiffer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St Louis for 50 cents.
Travel notices advertise cheap one way rates to California Colorado Oregon and other western states with tickets on sale daily from Sept 25 to Oct 10. The Daily Tourist Car Service from St Louis offers travel options. Inquiries directed to the Washab agent G C Knickerbocker CPA Danville NJ D McNamara CPA St Louis MO.
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