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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
3
David Cates of Fulton and Miss Cook of Yeddo were in Danville for a midweek visit. Danville residents and guests from Crawfordsville Muncie and other towns gathered for social calls and shopping. Several locals plan trips or moves, with Adelia Carr heading to New York and Lee Harden to Chicago for the winter.
Danville real estate agent Captain W W McCune, veteran of the Rebellion, has visited Rockville for business while Henry Ramser leads in fashion at the Leader. Trixy Harden, daughter of Elmer and Mrs Harden, suffered serious facial burns from a coal oil fire while trying to make a fire. her hair was burned and she was scorched but not blinded.
The new pension board composed of Dr Rowland Dr Finney and Dr Evans held their first session yesterday examining four applicants. Their quarters are over the Republican office and they tackle the work with ease. The board is expected to be popular and soon busy. Also an ad notes HS M clothing at the Leader.
John A. Williams and Miss Mary A. Stevenson of Coal Creek were married by Justice L. P. Miller at his home in the city yesterday evening. The Republican congratulates the couple.
Howard Holder and Bessie Swank John O Williams and Mary A Stevenson Charles M Hibbs and Effie Harper Benjamin E King and Cora Ray David W Budd and Lela E Baum Ros Fox and Maud Taylor Tra Bonebrake and Nellie B Moses Clifford A Cade and Agies Miller John C Clark and Phoebe Ogle
A local farmer Jake Morris on Jim Allen's farm chased off thieves trying to steal chickens and turkeys during fair week. Jake fired with grape and canister, wounding one intruder who fled leaving blood traces. The wounded man has not reported or returned for a second load.
Lum Simmerman led a Tuesday night roundup of gamblers roosting about the city. He was confronted by the day marshal on the carpet but stood firm. He warned that if the situation remains bold he will gain support for action and pushes for square treatment on the matter. Shoes-up-to-date and durable at the Leader.
State Line grain elevator destroyed by fire sparked by a passing Wabash engine. Owner Mark Hunt reported about 3000 bushels of corn 700 bushels of wheat and nearly 3000 bushels of oats inside the structure all lost. This marks the third fire at the same site in several years, previous blaze affecting Sam Finney's elevator.
Town updates record visits by Win Roe and wife and Thos Hay of Tuscola plus hospital bedside reports for Vin Hughes. News covers illnesses, a fall, and upcoming Baptist meeting at Mt Hope. Also notes on new home construction, residents traveling to Chicago, school progress, and a Cosmopolitan magazine blurb about its industrial profile and featured leaders.
Men of oak timbers stand by the old homestead and endure through years with the right stuff. Scott's Emulsion builds a sturdy constitution in children and growing powers, a firm foundation for health. Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York, price one dollar at druggists.
Wanses endures sick headache stomach and bowel troubles. Take Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the best regulator and a perfect laxative.
S A Richardson announces a public sale at his residence one mile southwest of Snoddy's Mills on Tuesday September 3 at 10 a m. The sale includes horses cattle hogs farming tools wagons buggies harness sugar making outfit and household items. Terms: payments on sums $5 and over on note with security at 6 percent interest if unpaid cash or short credit. under $5 cash. No removal until terms are met.
The Denver and Rio Grande and Rio Grande Western lines known as The Scenic Line of the World and The Great Salt Lake Route provide two routes across the Rockies between Denver and Ogden. Through trains run to Chicago St Louis Denver and San Francisco with standard sleepers and dining cars. Free illustrated pamphlets available from S. K. Hooper G P and T A Denver Colorado.
A. M. Ake of Wool, Ixdo, writes that after years of severe lung hemorrhages and little help from physicians he began Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims his lungs are now sound and urges its use in advanced lung trouble. The account is endorsed by Geo D. Cook.
A State Medical Institute in Fort Wayne Indiana offers free trial packages by mail to men suffering nervous weakness and related conditions. The home treatment claims rapid vigor restoration and discreet packaging. Dr Kings New Discovery is advertised for coughs and lung issues with trial bottles available at Lee Allen's drug store.
M T Lynch, editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post, lauds Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, stating he has used many medicines in his family but nothing beats this product. The testimonial emphasizes high praise from a local newspaper editor, Geo. D. Cook.
The text touts Cascarets as the world’s largest selling liver and bowel medicine within five years, with over ten million boxes sold annually. It promises a money back guarantee after a fair trial, notes no waste, and details tablet packaging marked O C C2 with prices of 10, 25, and 50 cents per box, plus a 50 cent box for a month’s treatment.
An advertisement extols Kodol as a cure for stomach troubles, indigestion and dyspepsia. It asserts perfect digestion prevents illness and claims Rev J H Holladay and J P Buckner testify to its life saving effects after doctors gave up on them. Take it after meals.
An ad claims Foley's Kidney Cure will heal diseased kidneys and eliminate purulent conditions, presenting a bold remedy claim. The padded, promotional language emphasizes rapid relief and restoring kidney function, appealing to readers seeking a cure.
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