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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
8
James Slim announces his bid for mayor stating he is a candidate before the upcoming Democratic Party convention, subject to the party's will. He signs the letter as a sincere Republican editor seeking nomination.
Ralph Butt of Richland township faces a paternity suit filed by Mise Lulis Rodgere. He is under bonds and will have a hearing at this term of court.
To Our Patrons. We wish to say to all old customers throughout the county that you will find all school books and supplies as heretofore at our store. They cost you the minimum price and are those required by law. Pencils, tablets, ink etc. Come to the old stand, Phelps Book Store.
The Fourtsin county council met on Tuesday and remains in session for two days. It approved the 1910 appropriation and set the tax levy for the fiscal year. Members include James A. Claypool president A N Hendrix vice president Harry Gascock Wal Bodine Smith Beister Will Ritchey and James G Warfield.
George Title, about 69, a Civil War veteran and 63rd Indiana Volunteers member, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday at his northeast city home. He leaves a widow and five children, two daughters residing in the city and one in Chicago, and a son Charley Title. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the family home, with interment at Mound Cemetery in Warren County.
Mrs. Barbara Ratcliff wife of ex Commissioner T J Ratcliff died at her home southeast of Kingman after a long cancer battle. She leaves a husband two children one married to Hon A H Lindley Republican nominee for Representative. Funeral Tuesday at the Harveysburg cemetery with Rev Laura Hobson officiating.
The article argues that a farmer who can store his crop gains an edge over those who must sell immediately. It notes wholesalers and commission men seek to control large supply shares to depress prices and profit when producers are price takers. It discourages a hand to mouth marketing policy unless prices are high and urges farmers to equip themselves to avoid market vulnerability.
The article notes a forty seven year old farmer who sold his farm to join the state agricultural college full time. His son shines in class prompting some to scratch gravel to beat him in coursework. It underscores the value of lifelong learning and openness to others’ knowledge. Col Charles E Wilson, longtime Indiana public figure, dies in Lebanon at fifty four after a paralytic stroke. He served as private secretary to Governors Mount and Durbin and held roles in journalism and politics. Rainier's pharmacy advertises school books and supplies.
A long-standing health panacea, the Water cure, advocates drinking hot water each morning and at meals with frequent intakes in between. Proponents, among leading medical authorities, argue people drink too little water, causing sluggishness that worsens ailments. Many users report notable benefits and praise its low cost and accessibility.
Professor Snyder of the Minnesota experiment station designed an alcohol rectifier costing about 88 dollars. With minor modifications it produces a ten to twelve gallon per day still for about 100 dollars total. This could expand alcohol manufacture and offer a very cheap source of light heat and power from farm by products.
Uncle Billy Winters moves across the river with son Wesley and John Warren rents a property. Mrs. Sarah Craven dies September 30 and is buried in Niccum cemetery. born September 17 1833 in Ohio, age 75 years 11 months 14 days, maiden name Lawson. Mrs. Milton Stevens dies September 2 and is buried in Hicks cemetery. Lois Jester dies September 3 at 5:55 am after illness starting August 27. funeral Sunday 10 am in Hicks cemetery. The Covington furniture store closing sale runs through September with reduced prices. E C Dye will move to Covington to manage. A light of the moon editorial questions frost claims. A baby boy born September 2 to Corren Allen and wife. A youth dance at Jones ball ends near morning.
A western beekeeper describes a simple keg waterer with a sloping board to allow slow trickle water. Fresh water is offered every two to three days to keep bees hydrated without drowning or poison risks from running streams or sprayed orchards.
The Citizens Bank Covington Indiana reports its condition as of September 1 1909 with Lampeon Reed as sole owner and S G Reed as cashier. Assets include loans and discounts cash on hand and funds from banks totaling 4580458 while liabilities show capital stock 30000 and demand deposits 425170.13 and other liabilities totaling 45554588. The statement sworn by S P Gray assistant cashier before Notary Lucas Nereker on September 1 1904.
The White River Conference of the Limited Brethren Church released appointments after adjourning at Red Key last Sunday. Attica names M. J. Mussleman. Stone Bluff selects K. J. Jenkins. Veedersburg names J. M. Tuggle. Crawfordsville lists F. D. Pugh and J. H. Elder for Crawfordsville Circuit.
The pastor returns from vacation and under the Presbytery plan will devote full time to Covington church. Morning worship at 11, evening at 7 30. Bute school 10, C E society 2 30, Mid-Week Thursday 7 30, Choir rehearsal Saturday 7 80. H K Fox P H D Minister 620 Fourth street.
J M Carter son of James Carter prominent farmer near Attica in Odell neighborhood became suddenly insane last Sunday. Neighbors prevented violence and he is now in a sanitarium for treatment. For sale a second hand phaeton in good condition inquire of J T Prather.
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