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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1909

Page

3

Hanly Declares No Future Candidacy For Public Office

Indianapolis reports J Franklin Hanly will not run again, focusing on law practice and lectures to earn income. The claim rests on a close confidant, who says Hanly achieved his aim by enacting the county option law and will rest satisfied, though speculation about future political moves continues amid talk of governor or U.S. Senate bids.

Indianapolis J. Farnk Hanly Hanly Indiana Hay United States Baveridge

Fire destroys Mellott barn. horse perished in flames

A barn on Ed Carpenter property in Mellott burned about one o'clock Friday morning. The fire, discovered by a neighbor, consumed the structure and a horse owned by Monroe Carpenter died in the blaze. The cause remains a mystery. A separate note mentions Foley's Orino Laxative praised by a Mrs. Fritz of Oceonta for her child.

Ed Carpenter Uncle Din Carpenter Mellott Monroe Carpenter

Election for road supervisor set for December date

Election for road supervisor will be held this year on Saturday December 18. Each township trustee must post notices and appoint an inspector who names the judges. these officials will serve without pay. The supervisor agenda centers on farm interests and road quality. city residents cannot vote.

Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy Promoted For Safe Use

A vintage ad touts a herbal cough medicine from Dr. Shoop claiming safe relief for dry bronchial coughs and suitability for young children. It emphasizes absence of opium and chloroform and urges readers to demand Dr Shoop's, sold by all dealers.

Shoop Dr. Shoop’s

About to Lose His Sight in Left Eye

Leland son of George Parnell living north of town has eye trouble. A specialist in Indianapolis examined him last Saturday and found the left eye sightless with no chance of recovery and the right eye damaged. He can save the right eye by an operation to be performed soon.

Leland Creorge Parnell Bis Indianapolis Newtown

Youth's Companion appeals to every home member

The Youth's Companion offers nearly a hundred complete stories and many articles each winter season, with serials and sketches from renowned writers. Subscriptions cost $1.75 and include the remaining 1909 issues plus a 1910 Venetian Calendar. Co advertises Cooley's Honey and Tar as a throat remedy.

Youth 8 Companion Companion Alaska Bostor Mass

Perjury Charge In Covington Case In Justice Court

A complex civil action yield a perjury case Wednesday in Justice Deptke court. William B Ford of Covington faced charges after swearing he did not sign a $400 note endorsed by P G Smith to Charles Gritton. Ford claims his signature was forged. bond signed by Chritton Sam Goldberg and Ford.

Smith Charles Gritton Covington Ford

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Coughs for Boys

Louis Boon of Norway Michigan testifies that Foley's Honey and Tar cured his boy's severe cough and saved another boy doomed by doctors. He promotes the remedy as safe and certain and notes it is sold by M C Van Dorn.

Louis Boon Norway Mich Foley M.C. van Dorn

Prison Sunday Designated for Indiana Ministers

The last Sunday in October is named Prison Sunday with the state charities board asking all Indiana ministers to devote services to prison population interests and support.

Board of State Charities Indiana

Fine Lot of Apples

James Caseey of Jessie shows a fine winter apple lot in the county. He has harvested about 75 bushels and stored them in his cellar. The plentiful supply should last the family through the winter without rationing.

James Caseey Jessie

Lane's Family Medicine Promises Quick Relief Adverts

An advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as fast relief for indigestion sour stomach constipation and headaches. It also criticizes Marshall Field Co for lassitude among female clerks and argues against gaudy dress, urging women to follow natural attire.

Lane Marshall Field & Co Chicago

The Next Congressman from Hamilton County Urged

The Noblesville Ledger argues the Ninth District should elect a Republican from Hamilton County. It cites past county influence, urges unity to select one candidate at the upcoming Republican convention, and lists potential contenders including Ek E Neal Judge John F Neal Henry M Caylor Charles E Cates Ralph Ek Kane and John H Cox.

Noblesville Ledger Hamilton County James L Evans Washington Congress The Ledger Ek. E. Neal State Auditors Office John F Neal Henry M Caylor Charles E Cates Ralph Ek. Kane John H Cox Sheridan

New Pastor O P Cooper Installed at U B Church

The Noblesville Ledger reports Rev. O P Cooper became the new pastor of the U B Church and preached to large audiences both morning and evening. He and his family were installed in the parsonage several days ago and his work has pleased the church.

O. P. Cooper U.B. Church

Inside Nerves Control Stomach and Organs Says Doctor

Dr Shoop explains a tiny hidden nerve governs the stomach heart and kidneys. When these inside nerves fail organs falter and Restorative targets these nerves. Within 48 hours patients report a gain. Sold by all dealers.

Shoop

County Faces Damages Suit Over Embankment Hazard

George Baxter and his wife of Kra mer intend to sue Warren County for damages after they and their horse and buggy plunged over an embankment near the T. J. Webb residence on September 18. They accuse the county of maintaining a dangerous roadway and seek accountability for injuries. C. R. Kinger endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy, claiming kidney trouble improved his complexion and health, with sales by M. C. Van Dorn.

George Baxter Kramer T. J. Webb

Two Farmers Found Dead in Tippecanoe County

Two farmers in Tippecanoe County were found dead on county roads near their homes Friday night. Henry Barber, 66, was found three miles east of Lafayette by Mrs. Jacob Ritenour and Eli Miller, a wealthy farmer, was found dead on a road near Colburn. Mr. Miller was 52. Fall colds are cured by Foley's Honey and Tar, a trusted remedy sold by C. Van Dorn.

Tippecanoe County Henry Barber Lafayette Jacob Ritenour Eli Miller Colburn Miller LaFayette Journal Foley C. van Dorn

Narrow Escape At Fort Riley Involving Lamonte Holland

Lamonte Holland son of John Holland of Hillsboro narrowly escaped death at Fort Riley Kansas during target practice in an artillery range when a 60 pound shell exploded near him. Two men nearby were killed and several injured. Holland, in the regular army, sustained only a minor cut on a finger.

Lamonte Holland John Holland Hillsboro Ft. Riley Kansas Artilery Range Young Holland Holland Hillsboro Times

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dr. Shoop Dr. Shoep Idrops C. L. Gates Bancock Minn Swanson Rheumatic Cure Company Dept Lake Street Swanson Pills M. Mayer Deuier C. F. Lowe & Sons F.G. Fritz Oceonta N. Y M. C. VanDorn Cooley M. C. van Doran William Ford P. G. Smith Scott Ali Chilidre Fletcher Gry Warren County C. R. Kinger Virginia Ave Ind M. C. van Dorn Children For Fletcher’s
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