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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1915
Page
1
Crisis dawns in local vote campaign as organizers urge heightened effort amid uncertainty. Citizens are urged to participate and monitor developments as campaigns intensify with calls for steady engagement and rapid responses.
The rule says candidates receive credit equal to the sum of two subscriptions minus the first year. If a supporter renews for a second year, the credit is the difference between the two years. For example eight subscriptions in year one followed by another year yields the second year minus the first year credit.
The campaign bulletin urges supporters to mail reports by nine PM Saturday and notes a tight race where a few five year subscriptions could swing the lead. It praises local towns for loyalty, urges immediate action, and lists candidate standings by town and subscriber counts, stressing confidence and perseverance.
F. D. King a Mexican War veteran and showman recalls meeting Abraham Lincoln while posting show bills in Springfield. He later carried dispatches in the Civil War, met Grant, and spoke of Barnum and Buffalo Bill. He nears his 98th birthday and recounts a lifetime in entertainment.
The Jesse Brant gravel road from Hillsboro three miles east is completed and opened to traffic. Mr Brant served as superintendent and pushed the project to finish quickly despite weather. The new pike follows the Dixie Highway south route.
Virgil Frazier visited the county seat Saturday noting Hillsboro's first chautauqua a success in excellence and attendance. He says inclement weather kept farmers away, helping treasury balance. The Hillsboro Times predicts another chautauqua next year.
Mrs John Shobe longtime Hillsboro resident dies at home after a long illness aged 73. She was a Christian church member and sister of John Gebhart of Newtown. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Hillsboro conducted by Rev Davis with large attendance. Burial followed at Rose Hill cemetery.
Possibility Possibility a pacer owned by Jno R Martin of this place and driven by S F Paliz of Russiaville lowered the track record at Marion Indiana to 8 to 7 last Thursday.
Rankin C Walkup sues Clarence H Dawson and others to foreclose mortgage and appoint a receiver. Charles Lawson and others sue Peter Mahan et al to quiet title. John F Spicer sues Wabash Petroleum and Coal Mining Co to quiet title. State of Indiana ex rel Eliza Woods pursues paternity action.
A paternity case was filed against Frank Allen of Coal Creek by Eliza Woods a 16 year old local girl. Allen has fled the country and is sought by Sheriff Wertz who vows to pursue him.
Veedersburg dispatch reports Rev. O W McGaughey plans retirement from the Veedersburg News to devote full time to church ministry. He ran the paper about two years after purchasing it with L E Baker of Cincinnati. Mrs Baker is expected to take the editorial chair.
Joe Johnson of Matson Missouri writes from his home to The Republican with a remittance. He notes crops are good for the season despite wet weather and praises apples and peaches. Old friends in Covington will be glad to hear of his progress.
Joseph Everett Riley of Attica and Pearl Jones of Kirklin. James E Brackway of Terre Haute and Jancy L. Davis of Attica. Virgil Brown of Veedersburg and Gertrude Lister of Stone Bluff. Daniel Wann of Charleston III and Celia Holden of Silverwood. Oliver K. Galloway of Stone Bluff and Mary Louise Gebhart of Newtown.
Silverwood girl Celia Holden of Silverwood marries Daniel H. Wann of Charleston NL in a quiet Monday ceremony conducted by Justice Asa Osborne. Wann, formerly from Silverwood, now works as a railroad worker with headquarters in Charleston. Friends in Fountain County extend best wishes. Come to Coving on-free ferry.
Warren Casebeer son of Alvin Casebeer near Perrysville was aboard the Eastland when the excursion boat overturned in the Chicago river on the 24th. He was among the first thrown overboard and escaped by swimming several blocks before rescue. Miss Elizabeth Boggs arrived from Veedersburg on Wednesday.
Young people attended the Epworth League Institute at Battle Ground from July 26 to August 1, with registrations near 103. The program featured Bible study, evangelism, social service, recreation, and a Love Feast, culminating in 54 consecrations. Faculty included J W Lowstuter and L H Sweetland among others with local representation by 12 members.
After weeks of tolls on the Wabash ferry, Charles F. Lowe accepts county council terms at 15 dollars per day for five days and 20 dollars on weekends. He may sue to recover the balance of 25 dollars daily. Auditor Newlin issued a 175 dollar warrant for 11 days prior. The state accountants had not sanctioned ferry payments beyond council funds.
Roy Bey Ba bey asks W B Gray to announce a large encampment at French Lick starting the 15th. Jonix Wingate urges Morris Herzog to avoid inflating a coen story. Helen Myers returns from Battle Ground praising it for vacations next year. Civil War veteran Henry Smail comments on foreigner expulsion after the war. Cashier T Scultz notes the expo is worth seeing. DorN of Wabash wants a Republican copy started. Health official Wert urges weed control for health. Zachatah critiques preacher consistency on peace and marriages. Mrs Lee Murray and others travel to Danville Thursday.
Hon Charles Warren Fairbanks former vice president is to be chief speaker at the 37th annual Old Settler gathering near Yeddo on Tuesday August 19. Fred S Purnell will be master of ceremonies with Arthur Robinson of Indianapolis and Mrs Hyde of Chicago among speakers. The program includes welcome by W E Livengood, invocation by L W Bannon, old settlers talks, basket dinner at noon, singing led by W S Ephlin, and the state song by the Bekers. Secretary W H Myres praises the well arranged program aiming to surpass prior Fountain county gatherings.
Harl Coffing Leonard Phebus Sam De Haven and Chas Phebus escaped serious harm after Rufus Hacker driver from Forfar accelerated and veered into the Phebus car, turning it over on the Crawfordsville Wingate highway. Both cars damaged and one vehicle wrecked. Chas Phebus treated but recovered in a few days.
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