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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
3
Attorney T Livingood based in Covington Indiana offers legal services from office in acComasa Block near public market. He advertises as attorney at law with a Covington Indiana address.
At the National Letter Carriers Association annual session in Portland Oregon the first resolution endorsed enfranchisement of women. It urged changes in laws and constitutions to secure voting rights on equal terms with men as part of America s progress. Oregon voters are expected to consider a woman suffrage amendment next June.
A vivid account recalls two new soldiers discovering body lice after sleeping in a camp shared with Confederate forces. Amid embarrassment they struggle to don clothing and salute a laughing colonel, blaming the lice and vow not to repeat the scene.
A rough-speaking note describes Mike Kennedy in a brash exchange with a taunting rival. The speaker vows to confront the commenter, cursing the foe and claiming Kennedy’s habit of appearing unclothed except for his wife Bridget.
Fountain county real estate transfers appear for the week, listing multiple deeds from George W Helms to Thomas Harrold in Veedersburg, Wm H Cates to Harvey Linn and Laura Linn in Fulton township, and various other transfers in Richland, Van Buren, and Kingman townships. The document notes values from $1 to $4000, and includes exchanges of lots, acres, and mutual partitions. A mention of school notices, a significant fire at an elevator in an unnamed location, and local updates about residents and events. The Kingman race meeting is scheduled Sept 26 to 28 with purses and entry details.
The piece argues for women’s suffrage as a remedy to public corruption in twenty five states and federal agencies. It notes many doubt public ethics and suggests women’s sense of duty can bolster governance while emphasizing the need to test women’s capabilities in leadership.
An extensive testimonial extols Dr Miles Nervine as nerve food and medicine that restores vitality. A wife recovering from typhoid is claimed to have improved after three doses and a week of treatment, with continued use described as curative. Sold by druggists with a guarantee and refund if no benefit.
Advertisement notes a baking powder product from the Royal Baking Powder Company based in New York City. It highlights a housemade formula and a brand name associated with baking needs.
The Wabash line announces an excursion to Detroit leaving Covington at 5 00 p m tomorrow evening Sept 28. Tickets cost 2 75 and permit two full days at Detroit with boat or trolley options nearby. The train will have chair cars for comfortable travel and minimal fatigue.
The Place to Select From. A large stack of ladies and gents watches, clocks, chains, plain and set rings. Spectacles and eye glasses. Watch and clock repairing at lep3 Mars. W. Crane's, North Fourth street.
Tickets sold Oct. 10 11 and 12 1905 for travel to New Albany Indiana via Big Four Route. Return limit Oct. 14 with 25 cents added to base fare. Seaward Agnus Indiana Baptist Convention noted in the travel offer.
Timbered rolling lands with drainage and water ideal for cotton grains and hay. Describes soil, climate, and stock country with cheap southwest lands. Details homeseeker rates Oct 3 17 and Nov 7 21. Written by L C Schaefer of Cotton Belt Route Cincinnati Ohio.
The usual excursion runs Sunday to Indianapolis by the Big Four. Train departs Covington at 5:14 a.m. Fare is one dollar. If weather or other factors affect service, details will be announced locally.
The Baptist church announces Bible School Sunday morning at 9 30 all are welcome. Preaching on the first and third Sundays at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer service Thursday evening at 7 30. tf
The 1st Church of Christ lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m Junior Endeavor at 3 30 p m Senior Endeavor at 6 15 p m and preaching on the 2nd and 4th Lord s Days at 10 45 a m and 7 50 p m The minister P W Walthall invites calls for visits from anyone wishing to see him, noting daily study except Sundays from 8 to 11 39 n.
Clinton D. Smits, Trustee, announces weekly in person meetings held in the first front office room of the K of P building on Wednesdays and Saturdays to transact township business.
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