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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1909

Page

2

Defense of Local Option Law in Indiana Supreme Court

The Indiana brief argues the 1908 county local option law is constitutional, defending its title, lack of voter delegation, and non dependence on a popular vote. It asserts the act provides for licenses via county commissioners and court review, with each applicant retaining the right to due process. Local attorney figures include Bingham KC and Hanly Artman & McAdams.

Indianapolis Supreme Court Bingham K C. Minton Torney AntiSaloan League Hanry, Artman & McAdams State of Indiana George McPherson Noblesville Hamiton Circuit Court Board of County Commissoners Varius General Assembly Board of Commissioners Curt

Attica Veteran Secures Largest Local Pension

Geo. W. Smith of Attica has the area’s largest pension, raised to 100 dollars a month for blindness. Smith served three years in Company E, 72nd Indiana, and, though not totally blind, his eyesight is too impaired to read or pursue eye-dependent trades.

Indiana Geo. W. Smith Attica

Vacation Closing for August and Return in September

The church will suspend preaching during August as the pastor and congregation take a vacation. Beginning in September the pastor will devote full attention to the church. The vacation address is Adrian Michigan. Bible school meets each Sunday at 10 o clock. H K Fox Ph D Minister.

Vacatio Adrian Michigan H. K. Fox

Things Looking Up as Crop Prospects Improve

The government August crop report signals ample food supply and strong railroad transport. Dun's notes large, expanding trade volume and a revival of commerce with tariff uncertainty resolved, suggesting business can adjust to new schedules and rise with good crops.

New York Times Dun

Revival Dates Set for Danville Big Meeting

Rev H H Shawhan Danville announces February 15 to March 20 for a major revival led by the baseball evangelist. The Danville Ministerial Association plans a central tabernacle, fundraising, and ward level organizations to mobilize Protestant churches for nationwide awakening.

H. H. Shawhan Danville, Tit H. Shawhan First Presbyterian Church Prston Wood Kimber M Danville Tabernacle Dan Ville Lemocrat

Death of Cecil Stambaugh at age fourteen

Cecil Stambaugh born July 26 1895 died August 11 1909 aged 14 years 17 days after a period of ill health. The community offered sympathy as his family and neighbors cared for him. Funeral services were held August 12 at 2 PM at the home conducted by O P Cooper, with burial at Rockfield.

Cecil Stambaugh O. P. Cooper Rockfield

Attica Woman Matilda Clark Dead After Long Illness

Mrs. Matilda M. Clark of Attica died at her home Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock after a long illness with kidney and bladder trouble. She was 73 and the widow of Thomas Clark. A son, David Clark, survives. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.

Matilda M. Clark Attica Thamas Clark David Cark

Country press rebukes fair advertising scheme

Central Illinois newspapers reject free state fair ads proposed by the fair management. They note last year’s $850 paid across 115 papers and refuse to publish at no charge while offering to attend the fair but pay their own way. The Peterburg Democrat urges publishers to stand firm for fair revenue.

Central Illinois Sta E Fair Management Chicago Country Press Fair Management Peterzburg Democrat Certra Illinois Fair Democrat Covington Fair

Fire destroys William Martindale barn and contents

During a Friday pre-dawn storm lightning struck the Martindale barn igniting a blaze. He awoke twice but could not see fire until after, finding wagon harness hay and other contents lost worth about eight hundred dollars with around nine hundred dollars insurance. The Pine Village Sentinel notes a medical advertisement from Foley and M. Van Dorn.

William Martindale Matindale Pine Village Sentinel

Township tax levy to rise slightly for next year

Trustee Wagoner of Richard township says the ax levy will be a trifle higher next year. Transportation of school children is a perplexing issue in the township as efforts aim to centralize schools at Newtown and Mellott, costing about four thousand dollars annually. Wagoner remains a believer in improving schools and will support efforts to enhance education.

Wagoner Richard Township Newtown and Mellott Possble Schoo S

Kidney Health Remedy Advertisement Claim

An advertisement warns kidneys weaken from overwork and blood becomes impure. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the best kidney and bladder remedy with a free sample offer and mail pamphlet. It urges readers to mention the paper when writing and cautions against fake substitutes.

Foley M.C van Dorn Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y

Governor Marshall cites conference on care of dependent children

Governor Marshall reports on the Washington Conference on caring for dependent children, noting about 1000 orphans remain in United States homes awaiting family placement. He praises the universal appeal of the issue and Indiana's creditable participation, highlighting that in the last year 2729 children were cared for and 659 found homes in families. The Board of State Charities seeks broader cooperation to place more children, with about 400 children in family homes reported during a Bard meets event.

Marshall Rece & Washington United States Indiana Board of State Charities Chid Isn Egie Terranens eGharitivy Begignapolis

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