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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1898
Page
2
A Covington Ind report laments favoritism in county publishing fees. It alleges Commissioner Dave Myer and editor C M Berry manipulate payouts, claiming Berry endorses requests to influence Myer, with Berry securing $14 while others receive $450 for similar notice work. The piece accuses biased handling of public notices and calls for scrutiny of auditor’s records.
Our Washington correspondent notes Senator Piath of Connecticut speaks with strong factual lines and demolishes Senator West’s argument for a resolution. Piath is not an orator by general standards but his case rests on specific facts and a unique set of points in the congressional discourse.
The article notes Platt asserting federal right to acquire and dispose of territory, McKinley’s expansion tour pleasing Republicans, and mixed Democratic responses to expansion. It mentions Bryan’s firm anti expansion stance, and some lawmakers opposing army growth despite past wartime lessons. The piece portrays expansion as a partisan flashpoint with a minority opposing rearmament efforts.
Congress adjourns for a two week Christmas recess with committees staying active. The Anglo American Commission pauses until Jan 6 and a treaty without reciprocity is likely if any agreement emerges. David J Hill discusses expansion of civilization and urges extending blessings of civilization globally. Senate and House panels work on Hawaii governance bills for early January. A Fayetteville Georgia visitor notes McKinley could gain Southern Democratic votes if renominated. Methodist services scheduled with a Christmas program and sermons.
A damp spell brings cheer as town events roll in. Mayme Commer starts work at home while Schuyler Rhodes and his shepherd dog drive hogs. Flowery farmer husks corn and George Babb plans holidays in Urbana Illinois. Virginia farm loaded two cars with corn last week. Roy DeHaven bought logs from Jan Price of Coyington. George Hendrixon regains his smithy trade. Jack Stuart pastures cattle on I J Carmagay’s former farm. Mrs Eva Drollinger, once Layton resident, is now ill at Veedersburg.
A jumble of old advertisements and verse recalls childhood summers and cantankerous mischief, interwoven with travel offers, clockwork promotions, and medicine claims from late 19th century catalogs. It blends nostalgic poetry with sales pitches for music journals, rail fare, office jobs, medical tonics, and convention travel.
In the Fountain Circuit Court November term 1808 Sampaon Reed administrator filed accounts for Nancy Adamson deceased. The court will examine the accounts December 23. Heirs creditors and relatives must appear to prove their claim or show cause why the accounts should not be approved. Lucas Nebeker attorney. Lebo Utah Ter.
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