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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
8
The article presents a roundup of local events gathered by correspondents for a nationwide audience. It emphasizes timely, broad coverage aimed at an army of progressive readers seeking constant news updates.
Foster Items report a series of local notes including O Johnson moving to Delphi this fall, Geo Talbert buying Howard Rogers sale and feed business in Danville, Ned Dennis selling his farm near town, and Ada Lopp’s death after lung illness. Interment planned at Mound cemetery. Families mourn loss of infant and mother.
An old hygiene ad claims the product cures liver trouble by regulating the liver and purifying blood. It promises clear skin and rosy cheeks, noting the price as 25 cents at LeRoy Allen's drug store.
No. 9 Items report farming work and social visits. Evan Heath spent Sunday with home folks. Mrs A W Graham and family visited Danville relatives. The J D club met with Miss Bonnie Carwile. Mr and Mrs Morrison of Bloomingdale visited Yerkes. Chas Carwile and Yerkes attended the Danville Street Carnival. A Graham Creek hot ball game occurred last Sunday Salem and Graham Creek. Mrs Dodds and daughter Helen returned from Zenia Ohio after two weeks with Heath family. Golden Rob.
Describes Ely's Cream Balm as a non drying cleanser and healer for nasal catarrh. Claims immediate membrane relief after application and notes price of 50 cents or mailing from Ely Brothers New York.
Sept 138 election mentioned with George Adams recovering from typhoid fever. Foster anticipates a new blacksmith. Wert Butt of Covington referenced. Foster baseball game set for Sept 8 at 8 p m between Covington second pine and Foster's Eureka. Large crowd expected. comparison to Leaders at Veedersburg.
The ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy the disease and build up the patient. Proponents guarantee $100 for any failed case and invite testimonials from Toledo, Ohio makers F J Cheney & Co. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best.
nation wide crop conditions show many states fair to good with recent rains easing fears. experts say droughts are localized and wheat remains largest on record, while corn thrives in heat though cool climates limit yields. real estate transfers listed include numerous township parcels and modest sums.
The Wabash BR ER will sell round trip tickets Covington Indiana to Cleveland Ohio and return for 6.95. Tickets on sale Sept 5 9 10 11 12 1901 with return by Sept 15 1901 and possible extension to Oct 8 1901. For details contact T G Gallagher Agent.
Miss Mattie L. Guild of Chicago endorses Peruna as a universal remedy for catarrh. She states it cures catarrh of the stomach and other mucous membranes, and notes its effectiveness for pelvic and liver catarrh, diabetes, diarrhoea, and dysentery. A free book titled Summer Catarrh is offered by The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus, Ohio.
The All Stars defeated the Veedersburg Little Jerseys who were boosted by Charley Berry. Jerry entertained spectators with a vivid imitation of Veedersburg’s prior win over Covington as the crowd watched the long, hard practice pay off for the All Stars.
Circuit Court reports Cornelia A Miller sues George Muller for divorce. Fine Stock of Albert Burnside adds pedigreed Poland China brood sow Sunshine with six young pigs from Roses Loveless Gibson City Stock farm. Locals George and Okley Stafford Wm Heisner and Fletcher G W Boyd left for Oklahoma to seek new opportunities.
Albert Franklin and his bronco caused a chaotic scene at Veedersburg’s ball park when the horse spooked a hornet nest. The cart was wrecked, Franklin was briefly shaken and injured, and spectators watched as the animal flipped and kicked before calm returned.
An old advertisement touts Maydole hammers as the best with “real” quality, claiming Benson’s Plaster is the superior health remedy for rheumatic pain and external ailments. It asserts extensive physician and druggist endorsement and urges readers to buy Benson’s Capsicum Belladonna plasters through Genbury & Johnson.
A period piece catalog of health advertisements argues appendicitis rises with stress and constipation. It promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and Banner Salve with testimonials, ticket deals, and cod liver oil Emulsion, urging regular digestion and nourishment for women and travelers.
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