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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
4
Senator Foraker of Ohio and President Roosevelt argue over the discharge of colored troops from the army. Several Senators, loyal to Foraker, side with him in a tense national dispute likely to intensify before the contest concludes.
E F Branch of Martinsville will be elected speaker by the Republicans and defer committee appointments until after the caucus. With opposition fading, many members seek committee posts, and Branch has filed their applications for future reference. Governors Hanly asks members to lead reform measures, likely placing them where they can influence through the upcoming January 10 session.
Rumor says Governor Hanly plans to remove the governor from tax board duties. Three members would join the auditor and secretary of state, with two sharing the same political faith. The aim is to free the governor for broader state matters and reflect the dignity of Indiana's office.
The draft notes that boards awaiting his service will be impacted as the governor values time highly. It suggests his schedule may limit accession to additional posts.
An Indianapolis writer notes extensive preliminary lobbying as several figures including C B Landis of Delphi, Jim Watson of Rushville, Attorney General Miller, Francis T Roots of Connersville, and Senator Goodwine are urged to enter the Indiana gubernatorial race. Observers expect multiple candidates with Republicans cautious about taking a stand while underlining Goodwine’s potential.
The advertisement notes abundant new neckwear for ladies and gents available at J Loeb's Store, inviting shoppers to browse their updated assortment.
Transactions show Andrew Marshall to Nancy G Marshall for 25 acres in Millcreek at 2350 dollars. James B Lewis to Davis Lawson for 25 acres in Fulton. RB Lank to AB Church. Samuel Motz to AB Baldwin for 60 acres in Millcreek. Mary A Carter to John R Brown. Franklin Kell to 20 acres in Richland. James W Dicken to Martha McComas for lots in Covington. Inez H Gapen to Morris Herzog for 100 acres in Troy. Jasper L Dunkin to Isaac J Dunkin for 98.84 acres. Douglass as commissioner to Martha J Johnson for 37.40 acres near Mellott. Martha J Johnson to Norman Johnson 10 acres near Mellott. Martha J Johnson to Laura A Neal 13.70 acres near Mellott. S W Lee trustee to M M Patterson 1 2 lots in Kingman. M M Patterson and wife to S W Lee 1 2 lots in Kingman. Albert Schulenburg and wife visiting from Huntington spending week in county. Overcoats advertised at J Loeb's Store.
The tale follows Whitmarsh and partner Sam as they discover chloride silver in a peculiar round stone while prospecting in Australia. They stake a claim after a long search up a hill, despite lacking a miner's right, and celebrate a rich find and safe claim.
In Washington Georgia the early town named for the Father of His Country housed General Robert Toombs a noted hospitality figure. A committee once asked him about building a hotel but he replied no need for one. He offered shelter at his home for respectable visitors and turned away the rest.
Isaac Brock of McLennan County Texas claims 117 years of life and many wars, crediting Peruna as the best remedy for coughs, colds, and grip. He recounts epidemics, his sight trouble, and a lifelong reliance on Peruna to counter climate effects while noting his long patient life and strong constitution.
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