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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
2
One year contracts cost 5 cents per inch. Six months to under a year are 9 cents per inch. Under six months 10 cents per inch. Metal base electros priced at 6 cents per inch. Local rate for insertions 8 cents per line. Two or more insertions priced at 5 cents per line each.
Iv Now appears poised to gain a sizable share of business in town, as weather and demand align for the seasonal ice supply. Local merchants anticipate improved sales and steady customer turnout amid shifting market conditions.
The text questions whether county Republicans will transfer party control to former Democrats who ran three campaigns. It argues this would be uncharacteristic and unlikely, asserting Republicans typically do not act this way and expressing doubt it will occur this time.
The passage asserts President Taft favors a measure not for popularity but for its intrinsic merit. It states he seeks the right and need of the thing, then becomes a sincere advocate if he deems it proper and worthy, guided by care, fairness, and judiciousness.
The Frankfort News editorial argues Indiana lost prominence in the House after fallen status in the current Congress. It notes Crumpacker as the sole Indiana chair and recalls Overstreet Landis and Watson as once influential. The piece laments minority members’ limited influence and urges keeping effective representatives aligned with constituents.
The Indiana Republican party outlines a plan of battle focusing on the United States Senate seat to be decided by the next legislature, reapportionment of congressional and legislative districts, and reclaiming eleven districts from Democrats. It warns against Democratic control and Thomas Taggart, urging hard work, careful candidate selection, and faithfulness to party consistency.
A public statement quotes Governor Marshall urging state troops to quell strike sympathizers in Bedford. He says civil lives would be suspended in the section, a military court would be set up, and guardsmen would not arrest then release offenders on bond to repeat offenses.
The piece argues the Governor cannot suspend civil law or habeas corpus during a quarrymen strike. It notes the constitution forbids military courts and requires civil authority to govern. It condemns attempts to assume military despotism in Bedford territory.
Democrats hailed Governor Marshall as their leader in the state organization fight yet he appeared uncertain thus anti Taggart factions waited. Taggart moved to assert control and will likely gain full charge on January 8 as political talk resumes.
The note states the loan on Jas Slim is secured by all his holdings and ten years of labor. The asset base includes personal property and future earnings as collateral, indicating a comprehensive pledge to satisfy the debt.
Practical Education. Purdue University juniors and seniors from Lafayette visited the Dodge Manufacturing Company plant to view practical processes. About 150 students traveled by special train in late November, guided by company officers, and were shown by exhibits the making of pulleys bearings clutches wheels and conveying equipment. A dinner followed hosted by Melville W Mix president of the company.
Durant Bennett age 62 of Crawfordsville now of Danville Soldiers Home and Mrs Alice Douglas age 53 widow of Henry Douglass of Fountain were married at George Martin’s home in this city last Saturday afternoon. The couple met through mutual friends at the Bougheer home where a quiet courtship flourished and will reside on the brides farm east of Fountain. Uncle George Boughner relayed the news as he shared honeyed reminiscences and the community noted the nuptials amid local shop chatter.
Tax schedule for 1909 payable in 1910 shows total state and county rate at 76 cents in all townships. Additional charges up to 80 cents fund gravel road work under the three mile law, with Attica Logan at 30 cents and Covington Troy at 70 to 80 cents. Article criticizes cost shifts to townships and graft by county officials, predicting long-term debt. Also mentions Opera House loan to rebuild the rink.
John Beever and son Earle visited in State Line Monday. John Zufall and son visited Danville on business. Wedding buzz as Minerva Thaney becomes Mrs Prather after serenade. Forest Hill road supervisor elected Robert Sylvach. Duroc pig for sale from Sproson Wilson.
William B Frey invites horse and mule owners to bring stock to P. J. McMahon's sale barn on Friday December 31. He will pay the highest market price, whether sold at the barn or in the country. Bring in your horses and mules.
Notice to Settle demands all who owe William Simmermon call and settle at once after selling out.
Miss Margaret Jackson returns from Geasie after two weeks with Mr and Mrs J W Hampton. Danville shoppers include Mrs Charles Sawyer and Harry, Miss Elizabeth Ward, Carson Keefer, and others. Nearby families hosted guests and children missed school due to a threat. Road supervisor election results show David Steele defeating W E Jackson by one vote.
Caristenes presents a Cantata A Suprise for Santa Claus staged by Mrs Dodson and Miss Arter with bright music and unusual plot. Free admission invites all to Sunday worship where a Christmas theme and special choir music will be offered, followed by a youth oriented program Facing the End or Hero's Reply as the fourth in the series.
High Art Clothing, Clothcraft and Reliable garments praised as stylish options at J Loeb's Store with reasonable pricing highlighted for shoppers seeking quality.
Misread ad fragment notes shoes and rubber brand at J Loeb's Store. Mentions Mishawakée Red ball ribbers and large selection.
233 well bred native steers ages 1 2 and 3 years old offered by A C Wisecarver Fairfield. Sale is all or part and must be closed out at once. Prospective buyers contact Wisecarver.
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