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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
2
One year contracts priced at 8 cents per inch. Contracts six months to under a year priced at 6 cents per inch. Contracts under six months priced at 10 cents per inch. Metal base electros charged at 6 cents per inch.
James Sliw declares his candidacy for mayor ahead of the forthcoming Democratic city convention subject to party approval. He presents his pledge as a Republican editor addressing citizens.
The National G A R Encampment will be held in Atlantic City next year, signaling a nationwide gathering beyond local affairs.
A county official notes less than 10 percent of actual cash was taxed last March. The remark suggests high taxes burdening poorer residents and prompts questions about revenue adequacy.
A man notes a radical fault and questions how others would know without his report. The text ponders who counts as a reliable observer and whether silence conceals truth. It emphasizes the value of sharing credible observations to reveal wrongs.
Col Jim of the Anti group has been invited to Frankfort to confer with Congressman Morrison. The League faces real work ahead as a result.
A blurb notes that any enterprising man with a few boxes of soap and some furniture, plus printers ink, can start a Lark in club at home. It laments the delay of local businessmen in launching multiple such clubs given their cheap ink and growing popularity around Covington.
The Attica chautauqua just closed with great success due to broad cooperation of the city's business men. The united effort boosted the town and assures another equally successful event next year.
The article notes a large corn influx into the market, much of it grown since March. Fountain county stands among the state's most prolific agricultural areas, reflecting overall strong harvest years. human nature remains consistent globally.
The speaker warns that strong effort is needed to craft city campaign themes this year. Conditions will reveal worn platform planks, guiding voters to step over the break and avoid danger. The real issues will be clearly drawn for the public.
A Saturday and Sunday trip to Detroit on the Wabash is offered for September 4 and 5 with tickets valid on regular trains. Fare is $3.00. A previous local notice misstated that the Smith children would be placed in a Red Men's home. in fact they have no home and rely on a general fund drawn on by relatives who care for them at home.
A Dayton mechanic named Clifford Littoral, twenty seven, was struck by a racing car en route to Speedway on Tuesday. In Springfield, Mass., driver William Bourque, twenty six, died when his Knox car turned turtle in a 250 mile race on Thursday, with mechanician Harry Holcomb killed. Indianapolis mechanician Claude Kellum died in a 300 mile race when the National car tire burst and racer leaped a fence, followed by Homer Jolliff and James West, both twenty and Indianapolis, killed as the National car went through the barrier.
London reports state that White Law Reid remains ambassador to the United Kingdom and plans to return within six weeks. Reid implies limited chance of serving under Taft and does not seek favors or intercession amid pronounced policy differences.
William Stacy, thirty, from Cincinnati, penniless and hungry, stole a cantaloupe from cantaloupe loaders in the Delaware street yards. A special policeman arrested him. in police court Judge Whallon fined $25 and costs and ordered 30 days in the workhouse.
Mrs Gustave Stivenhart, wife of the Carlisle mine superintendent, was fatally shot at her home by unidentified men. The attack appears connected to ongoing tensions between the superintendent and miners amid recent mine troubles.
In Princeton Indiana on August 25 Seigel Thurman ten fired a 38 caliber revolver at Henry Jones twelve hitting him in the left shoulder. The Jones boy is expected to recover. The boys were playing at the Thurman home when Thurman discharged the weapon after snapping it several times. The hammer struck a shell on the third attempt.
Rudolph Helblig eighty years old hanged himself in an outhouse at his Union township home He was found by his wife ten minutes after the act He had been in excellent health but had been blind for two years weighing on him
Richmond Indiana August 25 Mrs Alexander Greenhoff a well known German resident drowned herself in a cistern beneath the summer kitchen of her home. Despondent over ill health, this condition was cited as the cause.
Indianapolis August 25 34 C Crowell formerly an instructor at Shortridge high school was chosen temporary president of Franklin College by the board of trustees succeeding Dr E B Bryan who recently resigned.
Liberty Indiana reports Union County voting dry on local option by 409 majority. Turnout was about 80 percent as the election passed quietly Tuesday.
In Harrison county a local option vote was held and the wet measure passed by a majority. Voters endorsed reversing prohibition with a clear margin, reflecting a shift in local alcohol policy.
Charley Lowe has been ill several days. Members traveled to Crawfordsville Fair on Thursday and Attica for Bryan speech by noon. A camping party of local youths, including Rian Ost Nelson and Phelps, camped at Turkey Run on Sugar Creek. About 150 others rode the noon train to Attica and back by 8 p.m. A Sunday trip covered Towpath route and Attica Chautauqua with a 9 a.m. departure and 8 p.m. return.
A Sunday crowd gathered to hear Sam Small on the extra train to Attica but he did not appear and a lesser speaker filled in. The Steam Corner community plans a grand homecoming picnic on September 30 in the grove east of Steam Corner and invites all to help ensure a successful gathering.
Conrad Baker returns from Niagara Falls trip and recovers from illness. Horace Shultz and Abigail McCauly announce their wedding plan at the bride’s home in Newtown Wednesday evening next week. Jamestown youths Alvin Patterson George Huber Carl Brown and Lou Evans visited for a fishing outing. Carl Brown found a fine Ruby along the Wabash. Albert VanDerveigen’s Newtown fair sheep herd features a notable ram from England.
A train carrying over three hundred navy recruits stopped here for a 4 p m eastbound connection Tuesday. They expect to join the navy in San Francisco around September 5. One recruit wandered into town and was left behind, forcing extra time to catch up with his train.
All persons are urged to take Feley's Kidney Remedy for backache and kidney or bladder trouble. It claims to quickly correct emnasy irregularities and restore health and strength. Do not neglect signs of kidney or bladder trouble or risk Bright's disease or diabetes. For sale by M. G. VanDorn.
A verbose saleswoman extols a piece of goods that “speaks for itself” as a man tagging along for his partner’s shopping tries to hush the exchange. The playful banter captures a lighthearted, domestic shopping moment.
Misses Ruth Harrison and Ed na Rubbie of Lafayette visit Irene Richeson. Mrs. W. Stout of Hillsboro stayed with Mrs. Margarette Randolph on Wednesday and Thursday.
The Pupils of Mrs William Walker present a recital assisted by Miss Lamas and Mr Wilber Stilwell at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday September 1 at 2 30 pm. Admission is free. Featured performances include piano solos and vocal numbers by a slate of pupils and guests in a period voice and concert style.
Miss Cleon Brown, guest of Miss Irene Richeson, returns home on Thursday morning. Lindley Little appears on the streets Tuesday and is slowly regaining strength. The Big Four hillside and the South side walk by the Elsmore bakery are getting a coat of cinders.
The notice reports Uncle James ill at his home southeast of the city after a scratched hand led to blood poisoning. It mentions friends’ concern and advises digestive aid, promoting Kodol for stomach troubles sold by Rogers and Cade.
Floyd Delbert Gilmore infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gilmore died Friday evening August 13 1969 aged 5 months 18 days. Funeral from Hopewell at 3 p m Sunday August 15 conducted by Rev. Scott of Danville. The child fell asleep after a brief illness and prayers express comfort in faith and reunion in a better country. A short poem and an advertisement for Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and DeWitt's Little Early Risers follow from Rogers and Cade.
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