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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
3
A humorous note from the Washington Times quotes a woman saying a recently deceased man was a young man in disguise. Her husband reacts, and she explains she judged him by his face rather than his dress, prompting a wry exchange.
A Buffalo Express note reports the mule kicked boards from the side of the barn after losing temper, while the horse muses that the culprit is one of those fresh air cranks.
The paper explains it drops subscribers over a year in arrears to meet postal rules. It insists newspapers cost money and a debt to run, urging payment from those dropped or in arrears. It states the measure is honest, not graft, and aims to meet obligations and postal requirements.
Many are driven from home by coughs and lung diseases. The ad promotes St. King’s New Discovery as a safe home remedy for throat and lung troubles. Claims relief for coughs colds grip croup whooping cough and sore lungs. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by druggists.
Uncle James Meharry was taken to the Soldiers' Home last Thursday morning due to progressive paralysis and advanced age. His devoted wife, herself ill, could no longer provide care, and the move to the home offers him full attention and comfort.
In a Tuesday closing in Attica and Veedersburg area, Link McCord owner of yards, sheds and coal bins used by Attica Lumber Co traded the property to William Cline for 1274 acres of land 24 miles northwest of Veedersburg valued at 19000 dollars. Frank Swanson, previously half owner of the lumber yard, sold his interest to McCord.
Samuel McCollum a Fountain county veteran died at his Mellott home on Monday September 2 after months of poor health. Born June 20 1827 in Kentucky he served as a private in the Mexican War and Civil War with Indiana Volunteers, receiving an honorable discharge in 1865. He married Burns, had a son, and after her death remarried Clarrie Tanner with two children Charles R. and Viola.
WantTeEp A seeks an agent for a household necessity with no capital required and steady employment guaranteed. Apply at the office or mail to B F John con 1114 Main St Crawfordsville Indiana.
Harmony in flower pictures comes from line and color. Use a single flower type with stems matching receptacle lines. Choose tall for irises and gladioli, short and broad for roses and peonies. Receptacle color and simplicity are crucial. inexpensive jars often suffice. Suburban Life.
A pink crepe gown in pompadour style features a lace overskirt. The accompanying hat has a black crepe tulle crown with ruching and velvet loops and strings.
The Directoire period inspires new parasols with a pointed peak and wide lace border in fancy silk. A light compact shade, popular at seaside resorts, targets followers of the simple life who go hatless. Another sunshade imitates the period, with a cane like handle and foldable form, white silk, black velvet band and fringe.
A traveler recounts a day in a hotel town with bellhops, porters, and staff over its tipping culture. He notes repeated small tips, nickels and dimes, flaring tempers, and a final total of 1.60 for one day, ending with frustration at the system. He mentions various staff interactions and petty charges, reflecting on social expectations surrounding tipping.
A humorous travel anecdote from Mrs. Phillips and her husband recounts a market swindle in which an elderly Jewess tries to claim extra weight in leaf sugar. Milak exposes the weight hidden at the bottom of the sugar bag, revealing the old ruse and the lesson about secret profiteering.
Alfred Nobel died in 1896 and left about 3 million to fund annual awards. Five equal shares honor physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, literature or idealism, and peace efforts and international fraternization.
A fragment recounts a performer Diggs praising his wife as a wonderful vocalist who can hold an audience for hours and then calm a child as she rocks the cradle to sleep in a vivid Atlantic Advocate excerpt.
In a lighthearted exchange, a wife identifies a Brown family aircraft by its distinctive top hat, while her husband questions the sighting, underscoring playful curiosity about a notable monoplane appearance.
Thomas J. Ogle longtime resident of Wingate died at his home Sunday evening September 1 following age related infirmities. Born September 4 1830 near Newtown he would have turned 82. He married Elizabeth Bradshaw May 30 1851 and they had six children. she died in 1900 and on November 10 1902 he remarried Anna Ashley.
A nostalgic note on lasting memories linked to childhood home remedies. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is praised for treating burns, boils, scalds, skin eruptions, cuts, sprains, and bruises with forty years of proven cures. Also advertised for piles corns and acid sores at 25 cents.
William Smith of Attica was arrested last Wednesday on a warrant issued Monday morning and turned over to Williamsport’s town marshal after a three day pursuit. He appeared before a magistrate and awaits a hearing. Warrant(s) reportedly target several prominent gamblers from Attica and Williamsport as authorities seek to halt cross river poker gatherings.
Auction notice for Saturday September 28 1912 detailing sale of 5 horses 6 cattle 18 sheep 13 hogs with hay straw and corn, assorted farming implements and household goods. Terms include cash under 45 and 12 months credit on larger sums. Sale conducted by Col. Madden auctioneer Wm A Richardson and clerk Pavey.
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