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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
6
Residents report new work at gravel pits and brisk season ahead for runs while business firms promote goods from wall papers to clothing. Attendees include Rev Roscoe Thorne at Newtown hall. speakers discuss church benefit and local politics with Republicans planning a county central meeting.
The Ninth district Democrats nominated Martin A. Morrison of Frankfort for Congress on the second ballot at Kokomo. Jones and Clodfelter withdrew earlier. Foley supported by tips from other counties. Morrison’s victory followed a county-by-county tally with 58 votes needed, and Kern delivered the day’s address.
Charley Jackson wed Maude B Hobbs Elmer Vestal tied Jessie E Rhodes Frank Neikerk married Georgia St Clair Alva E Roberts wed Nettie Bruce Melvin Zufall married Edna P Van Lassen John Matthews wedded Ethel B Wyant William P Jackson wed Myrtle Redenbaugh Archibald F Davidson married Emerita Nosburn Mack V Yerkes married Florence Lewsader Charles W Gooding wed Ella Woolly Ashford Adams wed Gertrude Wilson George W Moore wed Florence KE Richardson Republican organizers plan six months poll first week of May to gauge voter attitudes Democratic leaders expect limited interest Indianapolis hosts executive committee meeting for press bureau work this year.
The will of Samuel Cade was admitted to probate Wednesday. The property was divided as nearly equally between the children and wife after she received her one third share. Mrs Cade was named executor. A. K and William Zinn, brothers of the late Dr Zinn, arrived Thursday and attended the funeral. Glove and shoe ads appear from Spence Smith and Spence and Advance styles in Oxford.
The Veedersburg News piece recalls Samuel Cade born Feb 4 1826 in Fountain County a successful farmer and stock raiser who owned over 3000 acres and was the county s second largest taxpayer He died at age 82 and his funeral was held at his residence with Methodist rites The report notes his good character wealth and final wishes including pallbearers and burial plans It also mentions a community baseball game and a theater event upcoming at the high school and theatre on April 24 25 with Teddy Bear and Evangeline films and 10¢ theater admission 25¢ baseball game
Rugs of all qualities sizes and prices offered by J Loebs Stores. Dr Georgevin of Klemme Iowa visiting due to brother illness met old friends. A D Conover Danville Ill former resident of the county also called. A report on Congressman Dalzell voting in the Thirteenth district was incorrect. he led the ticket. Dalzell plans to back Knox in Chicago and will head PA delegation to the nominating committee.
Our carpet stock remains broad with a wide range of new carpets and prices kept low for value shoppers.
Easter crowds showcase the Merry Widow style and bright new dresses. The author notes American women favor dress questions, praising neatness and good judgment while criticizing extreme fashions that tempt householders to drink. Propriety and grace are valued as beauty wherever found.
An exchange discusses unemployment in various countries and blames political parties for economic gloom. It labels some unemployed as skilled idlers and warns that campaigns provoke unrest, conspirators, and shop closures while urging business calm amid a changing political landscape.
The Hedges Drug Co offers ManZan Pile Remedy priced at 30e and guaranteed. Ready to use with a single application claimed to relieve all forms of piles and promote soothing healing.
A certified copy of a decree directs the sale of funds due in the case Ferguson v Pritchard et al. The notice states a sum of $180.35 plus interest and costs, to be offered at public sale to the highest bidder.
On Saturday May 16 1908 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse door in Covington Fountain County Indiana the rents and profits for up to seven years from described real estate will be sold. The property includes the east half of the north bank quarter of the southwest quarter totaling about thirty five acres in section 31 township 19 north range 8 west. The sale is without rights of redemption. Auction conducted by B Yount attorney.
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