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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
4
A Lama candidate from Van Buren township enters the race for sheriff subject to the decision of the Republican county convention. The move signals intent to win the party nomination and advance to the general election.
Eugene Chapin was nominated as the Prohibition Party's presidential candidate at the Atlantic City convention. The surprise selection marks Chapin as the party’s standard bearer amid a crowded field and growing prohibitionist sentiment.
Reports indicate numerous deaths and extensive property damage across Turkey and the Aegean region following a powerful earthquake sequence. Rescue teams search collapsed buildings while officials urge caution as aftershocks continue.
Teddy argues that the old party doctrines contain all the good points and pranks but none of the bad. The remark frames a critique of political tradition and suggests selective retention of useful ideas.
Many citizens predict that Teddy will endure severe opposition as the likely nominee, contrasting the level of attack with historic campaigns like Greely and Grant. The tone suggests a broad concern about his reception within a prominent party.
At a Columbus central committee meeting R. K. Brown, a Taft candidate, was nominated for Ohio governor. The final vote was 11 to 1 in favor of Brown, with Eugene Denman backed by Roosevelt supporters.
Dr. Tom Henderson of Pendleton Oregon visits Covington for several days and returns home late in the week after attending his mother's burial. He notes changes in the city since leaving. For livestock care contact Dr. Longacre. Carey Young Co. becomes D J Young Co. with Denton Wilson overseeing operations as offices move to the old Martin Clark stand, now modernized.
J Loeb’s Stores markets the largest shirt line in Fountain County with best makes and low prices. Customers are invited to see the shop for buying shirts and related goods.
Harris company presents Daniel Boone on the Trail for one night Monday August 19 in a grand tent show. Special free pre show entertainment is offered outside the big tent to attract theatregoers and celebrate a highly praised historical production.
Real estate advertisement offering farms of all sizes and prices in Fountain and surrounding counties. Contact O M Gardner in Covington Indiana for details.
Seed Wheat for sale about 1000 bushels of choice pure bred Rudy and Michigan Amber. Seller John Stevens at 354 A. D. 7 Covington Indiana. Medical report notes Chris Nichol suffered jaw fractures from a runaway three weeks ago. jaw later set after further examination and care. Chris Nichol is recovering as well as expected.
Druggists urge Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney and backache relief based on a testimonial from John McNamara of Greencastle Indiana. Quigley the druggist cites similar cures and Swamp Root sales, sworn October 12 1911 by Notary Public Eaks Sample.
A promotional letter to Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York offers samples and a booklet about kidneys and bladder. It urges readers to request a sample bottle and mentions regular fifty cent and one dollar size bottles sold at drug stores. The Covington Weekly Republican is cited as a source.
At a Fountain County meeting of the Republican Central Committee held in Veedersburg on July 27, it was ordered the county convention be a delegate convention to be held in Covington on Monday August 26 at 10 30 a m. Delegates to be selected in the townships.
The basis of representation is one delegate per fifteen votes plus one for any remainder over ten from Otis Gulley's 1910 general election total. Delegates from ten townships meet on August 24 at locality schools to select delegates, then convene in Covington August 26 at 10:30 a.m. to nominate Republican candidates for county offices in the November 1912 general election. Oliver W. McGaughey, Chma. Lawrence O. Marshall, Sect.
Want to escape the cold winters and own a small farm in Hidalgo County Texas? The Plain Truth brochure from Western Farms Co. touts one acre nets from 50 to 4000 dollars with reliable irrigation and diverse crops. Contact W R Massey & Sons Fountain County for a copy of the guide.
The Battle Ground camp meeting remains in session with splendid services. The largest gathering in the association’s history is anticipated on Sunday.
Covington and Veedersburg meet Sunday afternoon at the fair grounds in the sixth game of the series. Covington leads 2 to 3 in the clash and the tie could be won or lost in this contest. A top quality national game for fans to enjoy. attendance urged.
City council in regular session let the contract for a concrete arch on East Jefferson street to Will Hegg after competitive bidding. A declaratory resolution was passed to construct concrete walks on Pearl street between Third and Tenth streets in conformity with established grades. Other discussions yielded no further special action.
In Fountain Circuit Court September term 1921 Will Cline as Administrator filed final settlement of Martha Cline deceased His account will be examined September 3 1921 heirs creditors and heirs must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved O P Lewis Attorney
The Trustee of Wabash Township Fountain County invites the Advisory Board to confirm the yearly expenditures and tax levies for 1913 at the Trustee’s Office on September 3, 1912 at 9 a.m. The proposed totals cover township, local tuition, special school, road and additional road taxes, and poor expenditures with a grand total of 7 008.75 dollars and a partial tax levy per hundred dollars. final figures list township taxable 631,740.00 with official signatures.
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