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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1911
Page
5
Daily Gest style notes mix town chatter with visiting names and local business ads. Mentions include Harry Spinning and Jos Davis from Antica, Wes Sprankle in Fort Wayne, several shop promotions at J Loeb's and Mayer's Hardware, and Scout camp plans for Port land. Also references snow in Danville and Covington, plus butchers offering lard and cement ads from Covington Canning Co.
A collage of local notices reports a 20 percent soda discount and cash premium on ready-made suits at J Loeb's Stores. It mentions residents such as Mrs Harndtsmith in ill health, Jobo Provines returning to Spencerville for summer, and general calls to build concrete silos. Other notes include Covington Canning Co., James Price’s return to Eswell after a nephew’s death, and property moves by Ira Crane, George Dice, and J M Wilkey.
The merry-go-round marked a top attraction at the street fair with a busy Saturday crowd. George Clem and his wife left Tuesday for Merrieit Wisconsin to visit Thos Corre, a cousin, and may remain several weeks.
John Babb of Cates and Robert Miller from Jackson township visited town Tuesday and Wednesday. Dr W Price and wife moved into a flat, Dr Poliom of Cates passed through with a red roadster. Trustee Jos Starkey and John Davidson with family attended in town for business and funeral notices. Eric Seely and wife attended Alex Hetfield funeral. Aug 8 travel to Niagara Falls via Wabash line. Chas Chaney hosted Grant Gooodwine and William Sexton. Mrs Arilla Cooksey and Lena of Chicago visited Mr and Mrs T E Swith.
Hon J. W. Whickcar of Attica and Will DeHaven of Danville visited on Thursday and Tuesday respectively to look after interests. Will DeHaven is now at the Junction. Also seen were Will Cronk of Steam Corner and Mrs. Jos Williams in the city Tuesday seeking matters of concern.
Mrs. Bob Kerr and her children traveled to Lafayette and Davis Township for a brief early week visit, staying a few days with relatives before returning home.
Erie veteran A. K Smith writes of years of indigestion constipation and liver trouble. Dr King’s New Life Pills cured him and he recommends them for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Only 25¢ at your druggist.
Covington Canning Co promotes fresh Lehigh cement free from jumps and guarantees with every sack, highlighting a weekly carload direct from the mill.
Dr. T. M. Henderson announces the Second Annual North West Round-up will take place in Pendleton on September 14 15 and 16. The event is described as a great occasion for the city and region.
Enoch Allen and James Roarks of Cates visited Coon Allen north of town on Wednesday evening. Ova Clark, in the army, was in town on parole for his father’s funeral and returned Monday to resume duties.
A hotel guest argued over charges after eating elsewhere and paying a day rate. He renewed the fight by insisting dinner was still included, only to learn that the hotel operates separate dining rooms on different plans. He vowed to get his money’s worth.
Mr Plough explains that his pigs are fed heavily one day and starved the next. He says they are raised for eating rather than exhibition, noting locals prefer streaky bacon and the practice is intentional. The exchange ends with the visitor’s remark about the pigs’ condition.
A short comic exchange features a kind lady and Sandy Pike discussing luck and money. Pike recalls a $2,000 prize bulldog that chased him, ending with a humorous note about escaping a two foot fence.
A Chicago Post quote weighs choices between true greatness and clever smarts. It argues smartness shapes perception, letting others believe one is great even without public recognition.
Ish Sely and his wife visited New Town on Thursday and Friday as guests of T. A. Clifton and wife to attend the Hetfield funeral.
A fragment urges practical construction with concrete blocks and recommends buying them from Covington Canning Co. The quoted maxim frames the note as guidance for builders to use sturdy materials available from the supplier.
J A Washburn of Gienwood Minnesota has been in the area for a week. He owns extensive tracts near Gienwood where Willard Remster and family recently moved.
Mrs William Galdnaugh traveled to Champaign Ti on Saturday with her husband who is stationed there. They returned on the evening train and spent Sunday at home with relatives.
Will Schermer, born in Twin Falls Idaho, reports rapid improvement and a fair chance of full recovery. This hopeful update brings encouragement to his many friends across the county.
A brief quip from a Strayv Stories strip where a sweet young thing ponders why men fear proposals. The chronic bachelor attributes the reluctance to a guardian angel trying to hold him back, capturing a humorous take on romance and hesitation.
A witty exchange from the Philadelphia Record features Biebbs joking about insomnia and debt to a doctor, Sobbs replying with a quip about running up a bill just to sleep. The cartoonish banter riffs on medical costs and sleep trouble.
A fragmentary review exchange shows two critics at odds over Bronson's play. The first critic laments unsuitable humor, calling it dragged in, while the second defends the work as unconscious and dragged in by reaction.
A brief exchange features a pledge to abstain from alcohol followed by a stark, dark reply. The remark hints at a doomed or ironic fate, underscoring bleak humor in a moment of attempted sobriety.
A brief Victorian style notice touts Backlin's Arnica Salve as rapid relief for burns and wounds in the wake of a fire. It claims quick cooling, pain relief, and healing, promising efficacy for skin sores ulcers and other injuries for 25 cents at all druggists.
Auditor Gray spent the week in Indianapolis and Lafayette supervising the K of P Camp construction in Columbian Park Lafayette. The camp is scheduled to open the week of July 30.
Edgar Waltz of the New Richmond Record suffered a severe accident last Saturday when his right hand was caught in a new job printing press. The injury likely cost three fingers, with the fore and middle fingers possibly saved, while the third was amputated.
Advertisement claims the firm buys from 172 to 15 cars at a time to secure the lowest prices on Le high Portland Cement Covington Canning o, asserting the product is best for all kinds of works and time-tested.
Arra Beach of West Lebanon was killed in Marysville Missouri after a derrick fell on him while working for Carmichael system. His body returned to West Lebanon Saturday for a Sunday funeral at 10 at the Christian church with Rev. E K Adams presiding. Red Men conducted the service and he is survived by his wife three small children and an aged mother.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound claims effectiveness for coughs and colds in children and adults with no opiates or harmful drugs. Sold in a yellow package with Rofose substitutes. Available through all druggists.
A merry group of fox chasers visited the Bend neighborhood south of town on Wednesday night with nine fine fox hounds. The hunt started just west of the Steely cemetery and ran nearly to Fountain as a hearty crowd from Civuca Potomac and nearby joined in. The old sport drew cheers from participants and spectators alike as they wrapped up after nightfall.
Mrs El Richeson and her daughter Irene traveled to Lafayette on Wednesday to spend a few days visiting friends and enjoying the surroundings.
John Robison and his wife were seen attending the funeral services for Hetfield, with mourners gathering to pay respects and offer condolences at the ceremony.
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