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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1906
Page
4
Charles R. Milford announces candidacy for judge of the Sixty First Judicial Circuit comprising Fountain County. He files to be on the Republican primary ballot to be held April 7.
Republican candidate William Colvert announces his bid for the Indiana General Assembly seat representing Fountain County subject to the Republican county primary convention on April 7. He signs the letter Very Truly, William Colvert.
Van Buren township resident Fred Purnell announces his bid for the office of Prosecuting Attorney in this Judicial Circuit. The nomination will be determined by the Republican primary convention on April 7, 1906, subject to voters’ will.
The Office of Prosecuting Attorney announces the Republican primary convention to be held on April 7, 1906. Grant Gossftt appears as a candidate in the contested race.
Evilan J Earl seeks re nomination for Clerk from Royce Township subject to Republican Primary Convention on April 7 1906. Fry Bryant is named for County Auditor from Davia Township. Piesse Earl from Van Buren Township seeks County Treasurer, contingent on the same April 7 1906 GOP convention. Mack Irvin signs as proposer.
For sheriff for re nomination for Sheriff from Van Buren township subject to the decision of the Republican primary county convention to be held Saturday April 7 1906 John R Hanpesty.
County official Philip B. Grubbs of Wabash township announces his candidacy for County Assessor in the Republican primary set for April 1, 1906. He seeks the party nomination to lead the county appraisal office.
James W Elite announces candidacy for Cain township commissioner of the third district subject to the Republican primary convention to be held Saturday April 7 1906. Many friends greet the move.
A candidate from Mill Creek township announces intent to run in the Republican primary for Second District commissioner. The primary is scheduled for Saturday April 1 1906. The statement signals candidacy before party convention proceedings.
A compact feature listing rug fillers offered by J. Loeb's Stores. It highlights varieties, materials, and basic uses while noting price ranges and availability in the store's displays. It emphasizes home decor choices for customers seeking durable and decorative rug fillings.
An opinion praises train dispatchers as tireless, sharp-eyed workers who handle rail logistics behind the scenes, likening them to vigilant detectives who never sleep and keep the rail system running smoothly.
With forecasts of an early heat wave, ice dealers anticipate tighter supplies and higher prices. Retailers warn customers to stock up early as temperatures climb and demand for cold beverages and cooling needs rises.
A fragment notes Judge Pall being lampooned for attempting to “jolly the South” and being accused as not the first Deweret to do so, reflecting satirical reaction in the era.
Jtook Palaser suggests the Democratic presidential nominee should hail from the South while the judge and Mr. Bryan clash again, signaling renewed tensions in party dynamics.
Coal operators respond to miners by offering alternative suggestions they believe were overlooked, rather than granting the miners demands.
A fragment notes lawmakers favor a broader outlook on national future, pushing beyond free seeds free passes and franking limits as they reassess the nation’s path.
The excerpt argues that elevating a leader to god-like status leads to hubris and downfall. It cites Dowie as a clear instance of man becoming obsessed with god-form and the resulting madness.
If sentiment holds, the outlook suggests Mr. Roosevelt must stay in office until Buster Brown reaches adulthood. The remark links a political tenure to a private minor, reflecting a satirical civic tone.
Fairbanks signals openness to sending Taft Root and Shaw to the bench. The move would simplify administration and could ease political maneuvering during a tight period.
Many reasons exist to admire Joe Cannon for his character and leadership, yet his outspoken foes have sharpened the public appetite to cherish him for standing firm. The piece frames Cannon as a polarizing figure whose opponents amplify his prominence.
After their experience with Judge Parker, democracy leaders feel a southern candidate would be "something equally as good" and worth considering as a future option.
Judge Wright in Chicago voids a $4,000 award to Mrs Lilly Davis for a stolen kiss. The decision suggests the thief may have grounds to claim damages himself.
Judge Humphrey decides the Chicago packers may be prosecuted as corporations but not as individuals. The remark about corporations having no shins to kick and no souls to save underscores the legal rationale.
Citizens expect a big time when Mayor elect Gurthrie is inaugurated in Pittsburg. The town rarely installs a Democrat mayor, making the event notable and likely to attract considerable attention and noise.
At Morgan County Republican county convention resolutions endorsed improving county highways and rural free delivery, and backed a guarded law aiming to reduce passenger rates on railroads to no more than two cents a mile.
The text notes that many incumbents are renominated after hard fights leaving sore spots. It suggests the public is awakening to the importance of congressional representation and the power gained through party machinery strengthened by mail and revenue systems. It hints the people may speak in politics in two years.
A reporter muses on how Mr. Bryan may react upon discovering his own political stance as conservative. The remark frames the idea with a hint of personal surprise and public persona.
The report by Governor Han ly’s investigating committee finds that under Democratic state auditor Henderson the state debt increased by tens of thousands of dollars and Henderson misappropriated about 2,000 of state money. The analysis links cause and effect in this case.
Interviews with current lawmakers show broad support for high license. Senator Moore of Montgomery and Putnam counties leans toward opposing it citing remonstrance law. question raised whether a $1,000 license could coexist with remonstrance statutes.
A call to every Republican to attend the primary convention tomorrow and cast votes. The piece insists attendance strengthens the party, counters bossism, and ensures familiarity with campaign details for an engaging election season.
In Memoriam notes John G Evans born December 12 1867 at Horntown Indiana adopted at age three. He studied law and real estate after graduation from Govington Normal School and worked in Fountain County and Indianapolis. He married Emma Purfeerst in 1893 and left a widow and two children Lucile and Emerson. He joined and advanced in Mound and Fountain lodges and died March 15 1906 in trust of his deeds to the Grand Master.
The lodge adopts thirty days of mourning for Brother Evans and extends sympathy to his family. A copy of the resolutions will be given to the family and recorded and published in the Covington Republican and Covington Friend. Signed by Julian M. Martin R. W. Miles and John L. Peters.
The ballot lists Milford Purnell Calvert Earl Bryant Hardesty Spinning Hesler Ellis Grubbs Parham. Sadler Wilkinson and Sentman seek the surveyor office. County councilmen have no contests. Councilmen at large nominees are Hendrix Gray Warfield. District 1 Elwell, District 2 Babb, District 3 Baird, District 4 Claypool.
Pressing educational reform urges amendment to make school attendance mandatory for children ages seven to fourteen and require parents to send their children to school until completion of common branches. The note argues compulsory attendance strengthens public education and civic responsibility.
A snippet argues for a law to keep youths in school until age 21 and urges abolishing the truancy officer while demanding township trustees and city school boards fulfill their duties. The note reflects advocacy for legal reform and system accountability.
A weekly Fountain County transfer list compiled for the Republican notes deeds filed by O and Douglass abstractor. Transactions include S Water to Pehr A Peterson sec 22 Burnetts Reserve for 10000 dollars Reed to Lindon Gardner 65 acres Troy township Homer Sewell to Caroline Crane 26.67 acres Troy township J W Black buys 20 acres Kingman and related parcels to Geo W Grismore R G Paschal and Ester Ratcliff entries in Fulton Millcreek and Newtown areas with amounts listed such as 100, 60 and 350 dollars under various grantor grantee pairs.
The Big Four announces one way second class colonist tickets to multiple regions including Minnesota North and South Dakota Manitoba Western Ontario Saskatchewan Assiniboia and Alberta with sale dates April 3 10 17 and 24 1906 in Indianapolis Springfield and Illinois and Michigan routes. Special home seekers excursions set for April 10 24 May 8 22 with additional Pacific coast and inter mountain destinations. Mexico California and surrounding areas feature on sale calendars through early April 1906. Apply via nearest Big Four agent H J Rhein Cincinnati Ohio.
The document records multiple deeds involving Samuel McManigal and Samuel Cade transferring property to Mary F. Nixon in Veedersburg and Fulton. Transfers include Lot blocks in Veedersburg and parcels in Fulton with nominal consideration and affection.
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