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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1912

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Neal Selected Meeting in Court Room for Bull Moose Nominat

Judge John Fremont Neal of Noblesville was nominated by acclamation for representative from Indiana ninth district at the Bull Moose convention in Frankfort. Judge Daniel Waugh urged Neal but the name was not contested. The gathering heard a keynote from J W Whicker and tributes to Albert Beveridge and Theodore Roosevelt as delegates packed the circuit court room.

Frankfort John Fremont Neal Noblesville Ninth Neal Daniel Waugh Tipton Bull Moosers Waugh Judge Waugh Ninth District Beveridge Dye J. W. Whicker Indiana Albert J. Beveridge Fred Landis Logansport Howard County Judge Neal Theodore Roosevelt William Holton Dye Progressive Party Attica Noel Neal Committee On Resolutions Committee John Barnes Kokomo George Newkirk

Neal Nominated by Judge Waugh for Progressive Run

Judge Waugh nominates Noblesville native Neal as progressive candidate saying he never tasted defeat and would keep his record in the coming campaign. Neal served one Hamilton circuit court term after being elected prosecuting attorney. The speaker notes Neal has always been chosen by the people, but omits when Neal first entered politics.

Neal Waugh Noblesville Hamilton Eivery

Death of Mrs. Addie Cooper Shawcross in West Lebanon

Mrs Addie Cooper Shawcross wife of John Shawcross post master at West Lebanon died Sunday from heart trouble complicated with paralysis. She was about fifty two years old and leaves a husband and three daughters. She was the daughter of the late Harrison Cooper and was brought up in Attica.

Addie Cooper Shawcross John Shawcross West Lebanon Shawcross Harrison Cooper Attica

Robbery at Fowler Targets Big Four Operator

About 2 15 Sunday morning a masked man held up Earl Francis night operator of the Big Four at Fowler and robbed the cash drawer of 17 dollars. At gunpoint the man tried to force Francis to open the safe containing 1 000 dollars but the operator said he did not know the combination. Francis gave a good description of the assailant and hopes are raised for capture.

Earl Francis Big Four Fowler Francis

Salem Methodist Church notes last quarterly conferenced

Salem and New Maysville charge hold final quarterly conference at Salem on August 25 at 10 30 a m with district superintendent preaching and administering the Lord's Supper. Special meetings begin that evening and efforts are made to secure an assistant pastor. All welcome.

Salem New Maysville

Covington Wins Sixth In Seven Game Series At Veedersburg

Covington defeated Veedersburg 5 to 1 in the fifth game of the seven game set at Veedersburg. Veedersburg has three wins to Covington’s two, with a tougher stretch ahead as the series nears its end. In Winslow Arizona, Mr and Mrs Rudolph Kaufman welcomed an eight and a half pound girl Tuesday evening. The old couple at the home center is described as completely out of their heads. Republican ads are business builders.

Veedersburg Covington Rudolph Kaufman Winslow Arizona

Hill Climb Shatters Records At Newport Event

The fourth annual Newport hill climb drew 8000 to 10000 as records fell. Herbert N. Baum of Sidell won the class A event in 20 seconds, with Charles Shambaugh of Lafayette taking the free-for-all in 15.15 seconds, beating Baum’s prior marks.

Newport Herbert N. Baum Sidell Charles Shambaugh Lafayette Baum

Fountain county forms guardians to guard dependent children

The Fountain county board of children's guardians was appointed by Judge Schoonover and includes A. S. Peacock Ella Calvert George Rowland O S Jones Z K E Booe and Mrs O W McGaughey. Twenty probation officers were named across townships and the group met at Attica Carnegie library with John A Brown state agent advising on duties.

Fountain County Circuit Court Schoonover Peacock Ella Calvert Attica George Rowland O. S. Jones Covington Z. KE. Booe O. W. Mc Gaughey Veedersburg Fountain County Board of Children’s Guardians Davis Township William Ritchey Edgar H. Carqueville Levi Lever Shawnee I. J. Dunkin Ben Brown Troy James Twiddy Mildred Dennis

Dairy Equipment and 20 Cows for Sale in Try an ad

Good dairy business offer with all equipment including twenty cows wagon bottles and cans for sale. Includes splendid patronage and no opposition. Apply at once to R. F. D. Try an ad it will pay.

Will Robinson Nominee for Ninth District Attorney General

Finley Mount, Crawfordsville, presided as permanent chairman at the Ninth district Republican convention in Crawfordsville. Will Robinson of Frankfort was nominated by acclamation for attorney general, while Rev. W. D. Parr of Kokomo declined after being nominated. E. E. Neal of Noblesville withdrew his name. Delegations from every county attended. resolutions aligned with National and State conventions. Landis and Beveridge criticized. Mount urged party unity and a dignified campaign. Lexington remembered Captain Parker's stand.

William Robinson Frankfort Crawfordsville W. D. Parr Kokomo E. &. Neal Noblesville Hamilton County Charles B. Landis Finley P. Mount Ed. M. Louder Charles RK. Wheeler Mount Beveridge Fred Landis Roosevelt Mr. Mount

John Hawkins Weds in Fountain County Marriage

John Hawkins of Cates in Fountain County secured a license from the county clerk after declaring birth in 1832 and a youthful bride Margaret McLain aged about forty. The couple wed at Justice Asa Osborn’s matrimonial parlor, with hopes of a lasting union.

John Hawkins Cates Fountain County Worthy Margaret McLain Hawkins Justice of the Peace Asa Osborn

Teachers Meet at Fountain County Institute

Fountain County Institute will meet next week under Superintendent M F Livengood. The gathering is described as full of general interest. Bend church ladies host a Country Market in the Dice room Saturday morning August 24 urging attendance.

Fountain County Institute Supt M. F. Livengood Ladies of the Bend

Sunday School Picnic In Vermillion County

The M. E. Sunday schools of this city and Bend plan a joint picnic today at Harris grove opposite Wright spring in north Vermillion county. All arrangements are set and the day should be a pleasant one for the schools barring a storm.

M. E Bend Harris Grove Wright Spring Vermillion County

Stabbing Affray Over Slur Ends In Knife Attack

A late night stabbing at the Keys livery barn left Reuben Stewart grievously wounded after a duel with Lee Bethel. Bethel, who fled to a hay mow, was jailed on a $3,000 bond awaiting a preliminary hearing before Mayor Reed. Stewart remained in serious condition with potential peritonitis risk.

Keys Lee Bethel Reuben Stewart Bethel Stewart Reece Clel Stewart Holley Sullivan Jones Reed Covington

Students Recital at Christ Church Aug 31

Mrs Walker conducts a student recital at the Christian church in this city on Saturday August 31 at 2 30 p m. The public is cordially invited.

the Christian Church This City

County Convention Sets Republican Delegates Next Week

The county republican convention will be held here one week from next Monday to select delegates one week from tomorrow. A winning ticket is to be nominated, and the call urges readiness for the event.

For Rent Covington Property Two Large Lots Garden

Two rental opportunities offered by W. F. Srivunskn. One large dwelling at northwest corner of Liberty and Eighth streets with a fine garden. Another old dwelling with good garden at southwest corner of Harrison and Highth streets. Monthly or term lease accepted. make best offer.

Liberty and Eighth Streets Harrison and Highth Streets W. F. Srivunskn

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Bull Whicker Court Room Dan W.R Massey & Sons Ind Salem Methodist Church Notes Gordon Morris Terre Haute Ford W. A. Engles Flanders D. R. Noonan Paris Maxwell S. W. Schenck Mt. Carmel Ill Buick H. L. Baum Knox Vermilion County L. American Clinton Edgar County Charles Gustus Kramer F. A Ralph W. Moss Free For All Shambaugh Schentk C. Brown Interstate W. A. Mingle Everett Hults Pope Hartford Bob Kramer Frank Knox Bing Worcester Massans Board of Guardians Its Robinson E. E. Neal Will Robinson Finly Mount Daily Trifane Mombas
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