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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
7
George W. Parnel's Cheviot sheep from Newtown took multiple blue and red ribbons at the state fair including first and second in aged ram and yearling ram events and top honors in lamb categories. J C Adrew of West Point similarly swept prizes with Shropshires in Indianapolis.
Stephen DeHart once worth 200000 two years ago was arrested for drunkenness in Williamsport. He was fined one dollar and costs, unable to pay bail, and jailed. He formerly ran a large farm employing Williamsport men and is said to be cousin of Judge DeHart of Lafayette.
The county commissioners awarded county farm coal to J. E. McMahon at 235 per ton and court house coal to H E Scheid at 2 75 per ton. Bridge bids were led by Ira Sowers on several projects with Fishero Roach and others securing multiple contracts including the Philpott and Hawkins wall projects.
The Barger Bridge in Jackson Township sold for 714 dollars. The Loeb and Brown bridges in Troy Township were awarded to William Hegg on his single bid of 485 dollars.
Miss Eva Marie Dodge daughter of Mr and Mrs O C Dodge wed Ben C Martin son of Mr and Mrs T E Martin on Wednesday September 4 at 7 30 pm in the Dodge home. Rev E P Gilchrist officiated with Lucile Robins singing Since Thou Art Mine and Lohengrin's wedding march played by Robins. Attendants Ruth Kerr and Fern Dodge. Arch bouquet of asparagus bells and flowers. A two course supper followed. Out of town guests included Lorene Schrader Crawfordsville L Wilson and family Odell James Carter and wife Odell Charles Carter Wingate Jesse Martin and family Davida Gardner Attica.
Public notice describes orders for periodicals including Pictorial Review National Food Magazine Today's Magazine and Opportunity. It directs readers to the Magazine Circulation Company 327 333 South Dearborn Street Chicago Illinois for a magazine guide with prices and mix options.
The passage argues that every trait of a man or his family invites judgment. Gray hair signals age while youth implies inexperience. many children imply excess, none implies lack and poor example. A wife in church choir means intrusion. absence signals indifference to her husband’s work. A preacher reading notes is dull. extemporizing implies insufficient depth. Staying home limits social interaction. street presence invites sermons at home. Visiting the poor or rich marks judgment. The text ends that, aside from editing, life is awful.
The county public schools list teachers by township with offices and subjects. Hillsboro includes superintendent and principals for grades from primary to eighth, including Warner Lowe, Miss Willa Gray, J. D. Carlos, Miss Velma Hesler, and Miss Susie Taylor. Ellis, Kingman, and Yeddo schools follow with principals, assistants, and staff covering primary through seventh and eighth grades.
An advertorial note quotes Uncle Ezra warning that small faults lead to trouble and recommends Dr King s New Life Pills for constipation biliousness indigestion and liver derangement. The ad claims quick safe and affordable relief at 25 cents from all druggists.
A Metropolitan Magazine essay argues that modern civilization has become cosmopolitan in recognizing genius regardless of race or nationality. It praises global exchange in science and culture while noting economic and political rivalry breeds envy, fear, and armed camps, harming ordinary people who bear the costs of armaments.
Edna Richards on H N Richardson's farm near Rileysburg wed Henry H Shute in a brief service conducted by Rev I C Whitlock of Terre Haute. Maude Martin accompanied with Lohengrin and Hearts and Flowers as the couple stood beneath a white wedding bell. The bride wore white messaline and voile with lace and roses. the groom wore black.
A reader recalls a conversation with a violin teacher after a symphony concert about what music is and what listeners hear. The piece explores personal perception, whether others feel moved by great climaxes, and the questions that arise about listening and meaning in music.
A hundred years ago major towns in eastern Massachusetts relied on turnpikes, with toll gates on bridges. Roads led to Concord Worcester Dedham Providence Neponset Quincy Lynn Salem and Newburyport. The Salem toll gate collected $5300 in 1805, and June 1 1813 saw huge travel as riders sought news of the Chesapeake Shannon battle and Lawrence’s dying words Don't give up the ship.
A bacteriologist grumbles at interruptions from his wife as she asks about coal orders. He struggles to count germs in a spoonful of milk, losing his place at each interruption. The scene closes with a slammed door and a resumed tally.
A vintage advertisement promises one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh using Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as trusted and asserts the product is taken internally to affect the mucous membranes, with endorsements from National Bank of Commerce. Price 75 cents per bottle and distribution through druggists.
The Board of School Trustees of Covington Indiana invites sealed proposals for heating wiring and plumbing for the new Grade building in Growth City on Black Grove Addition. Bids must be separate for each trade, with a two percent certified check and performance bond. Proposals due at 2 PM at the Secretary’s office. The board may reject all bids. August 27 1912.
A London Hospital note explains the term dichotomy as a division of a surgeon or specialist fee with the practitioner who referrals a patient. The concept, borrowed from botany, is discussed in a U S medical press context.
Fulton Township trustee JO Starkey states she will be in her residence office in Oates Indiana each Saturday to conduct all township business. The notice confirms a standing schedule for public access and official actions.
To the public of Covington Herman Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut Street Danville Illinois offers premier dry cleaning and dyeing for ladies and men's garments at low prices. Now is the time to have winter clothes dyed cleaned and pressed before the fall rush. Goods sent by express receive prompt attention. Address all packages to.
The ad promotes Vinci cod liver and iron tonic as a strength restorer for convalescents after illness. It claims to stimulate appetite, aid digestion, build blood and muscle, and restore vitality. The seller, Manford Doran, offers a money back remboursement if it does not help, located in Covisgien.
An advertisement touts Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a remarkable natural laxative curing constipation without drugs. Claims praise leaves as pure palatable and harmless, grown near the Jordan River, shipped from Buffalo New York, with money back guarantee and mail order only.
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