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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1907
Page
7
A daughter of James Baldwin is reported sick with typhoid. Lee Harbert also has typhoid fever but improving. Several social visits are recorded including Fred Hedges at the Masoic Jubilee in Crawfordsville and others visiting relatives. Community notices include church sales, travel, and local business openings.
Mrs Ed Daller of Foster was in town Monday Henry Bender arrives from Chicago Senator Tillman speaks at the courthouse Nov 12 at 8 pm Samuel Baldwin ill with typhoid at his son's home Frank Foust leads Leader's Cloak Sale in Veedersburg Dr Elbert Nebeker able to be on the street again Mrs J W Price ill at Fourth Street home Dr Gilson attends The sewer extends on Crockett Street to W B Costing and Judge Schoonover Prof Hall elected President Vermillion County Teachers Association Ruth Miles went to Lafayette last Friday ill with fever Mrs Ananda Mick and daughter Edna Chicago guests of Mrs Mort Steely return home George B Adkins and son Lestie of Hillsboro visit Covington Take advantage of premium offer.
A collage of notes cites Cuba selling eggs at 7 to 16 cents, steam vessels outpacing sail, heavy paper usage, ship lien priorities, rising death rates among armies, U S population doubling by 1910, Motor Boat Association forecasts gasoline ships shaping transoceanic trade, Brazil rice ambitions, and Japanese immigration toward rice farming as steamship links to Japan emerge.
A column of aphorisms humorously contrasts bold acts with consequences. The quip about kicking a dog and the spavins in horse trading highlights honesty and folly in social interactions. The piece notes times have changed from harsh punishments to merciful promotions.
An old advertisement promotes DeWtt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills claiming relief for backache weak kidneys and bladder inflammation. A week’s treatment costs 25 cents and is sold by The Heogea Deng Co.
In St Petersburg authorities study measures to aid grain prices amid high Russian grain costs. A 1891 export duty was rejected but tariff revisions are proposed to move Siberian grain to Europe and abroad, easing interior prices without reimposing export duties.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Samuel Turnett seven John Zeemertus twelve and George Rega ten died from hydrophobia after dog bites. Brothers and neighbors were bitten months earlier. two boys Joseph Oretto and Zeemertis received Pasteur institute treatment but Zeemertis refused treatment and died in agony.
The city of St. Petersburg has imposed fines totaling 500000 on Westinghouse Electric for failing to complete the city street railway lines. The transit system remains limited with a single short line in operation after weeks of service. Westinghouse plans to appeal the decision.
An alarming tunnel discovery near the Pavlovsk railroad raised fears of a plot against the imperial residences at Tsarskoe-Seelo. Investigations show the tunnel was built by a gang of train robbers not tied to terrorism. The line was not used by the Imperial family.
London reports Barnum & Bailey shareholders ratified a provisional sale for 410000 to Ringling Brothers Wisconsin. The deal, alongside other assets, yields about 2.00 to 2.25 per share. The 1899 company drew strong British investment of 2 million dollars.
Corbin Kentucky October 24 an Watson station man employed by the Louisville and Nashville railroad killed a buzzard and cooked it serving with dumplings He invited four Italians to partake All four became violently ill within an hour the host died and the three others are not expected to recover Physicians say the buzzard flesh caused the illness
New York dog police arrived from Ghent aboard the Vaderland to aid on city outskirts. The five Belgian shepherd dogs are trained to suspect anyone not in uniform and are praised for their scenting ability, already used with success by Ghent police.
Washington October 24 Eugene Davis and Edward C Bryan officers of the Ca pusecya Mining company were indicted by the grand jury on false pretenses embezzlement and conspiracy United States Attorney Baker filed a bill to annul the charter and appoint a receiver to liquidate the company affairs
Paris October 24. France and Spain have sent identical notes to the powers that signed the Algeciras convention proposing the formation of an International commission. The panel would determine the indemnities to be demanded of Morocco in relation to the Casablanca massacres.
The Boston frigate Constitution featured a carved figure of Andrew Jackson placed at the prow by Captain Jesse Duncan Elliott amid protests. A saboteur later cut off Jackson’s head, a crime revealed months later by Samuel W. Dewey in Washington. The figurehead now rests at Annapolis Naval Academy after a long, controversial history.
A county paper is cited in a quarrel where a visitor calls a claim about Jonas Jones, the town druggist, a libel. The native responds that Jones is prospering but notes the town is too healthy for his success, highlighting tensions in local gossip.
A fragment from a dime novel shows a country doctor and Peleg with a wryneck moment. The exchange hints at a tense ride with a wary mare and a driver constantly glancing back at an approaching car.
A brief exchange shows Tam determined to collect a debt from a man in dispute with L. The dialogue hints at a tense “never give up” stance and a girl described as playing with a man’s heart like a baby toys with a watch.
G C Bitch sells wool to M Herzog after a Wednesday trip from Pine village. Charley, a respected farmer and stock man from Adams township, is praised as a top citizen of Warren County. W A Parish, from Millcreek township, visits Covington and endorses The Republican chart offered as a subscriber premium. Rev Dougherty of the M E church delivers two strong sermons to good crowds, with praise for the new pastor recognized by Covington business leaders.
George D. Snoddy of Wabash township, a regular jury panel member, called at the office Monday. He is a son of the late S Snoddy and esteemed as a citizen and young farmer. H E Mayer and Geo H Mayer arrived at Mudlavia Monday to begin Moor-Mud baths, drawing health seekers from around the world.
Master Glen Madden was given a small Shetland pony by express on Saturday and allowed to halter and lead it home. The Covington boy is hailed as the proudest youngster around, with a charm rivaled only by his father’s old red top boots.
A real estate notice advertises a dwelling on Fourth Street for sale at a bargain price. Mrs J W Price is the contact point for inquiries about the property.
Brase Coflug opens an implement store in the Glascock block south room. He closes out immense stock of first class buggies wagons and related gear at bargains never before offered. Visit for superior bargains.
Fountain County Medical Society members and a large audience enjoyed a lecture by Dr. J N McCormick at the Presbyterian church in Attica on Monday night. He spoke at the society invitation and was praised by local physicians including Dr. Rowland and Dr. Spining as an intellectual treat.
Gregory X. Miller, a long serving U S army member who served in the Spanish American War with the Signal Corps, arrived in Covington for a brief visit with relatives. He departs for Havana the first of the month to assume duties as chief operator of the signal corps, having been stationed at Newport News recently.
Mrs. Lucian Wheatley of Charleston formerly Miss Lydia Mayer of this city was reported dying Monday afternoon. Her brother and father rushed to her bedside as relatives were notified. A later message said her condition improved and she stands a good chance to recover. Friends here welcome the encouraging update.
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