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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
2
The article reviews Democratic and Republican views on county and township offices, urges early conventions, and praises W H Cox as a strong prosecutor candidate. It notes Fremont Goodwine’s likely renomination and mentions Fran Macoughtry as Democratic County Chairman, with emphasis on selecting quality, nonflamboyant leaders.
John W. Cronk, a Fountain County native born 1838, builds a public record as township trustee and county Republican leader. The sketch lauds his self made rise, extensive road and schoolhouse work, and warned against false praise as he steps toward private life. Also listed are numerous marriage licenses issued by county clerk and the death of Mrs. C. L. Myers in Coyington, noting her Christian faith and Rathbone Sisters involvement.
The Fowler Republican reports Benjamin F. Johnson of Benton county seeks the Republican nomination for State Statistician at the forthcoming state convention. Johnson, 52, a farmer and former Oxford academy supervisor, has long served as County Superintendent of Schools, township trustee, and leader in trustees associations, with a record of efficiency and integrity.
The first mid winter graduation of Covington High School was held at Pythian Hall Tuesday evening January 30. Graduates delivered orations on liquid air progress and American achievement, with musical interludes by the school orchestra. Superintendent Hart presented diplomas and urged duty and triumph. Rev. Fowler offered the benediction as zero blizzards raged outside.
Dr W P Kaze president of Wabash College spoke at the M E church Sunday morning to a large attentive audience. He urged graduates with strong thoughtful guidance and the sermon offered memorable contrasts and moral lessons. In the evening he preached for the Presbyterian congregation at the Baptist church. C L Mikrs extends thanks for kindness shown during his wife’s illness and death.
Mrs. Catherine Winn died at 1 30 am Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Dr L G Roberts in this city. The Eureka Springs Flashlight notes she was 69 years 7 months 2 days old and a longtime resident with daughters nearby. She was buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Eureka Springs Kansas.
Democratic precinct committeemen elected last Saturday met in the Mayor’s office at 10 a.m. Monday to form the county committee. Frank MacIntyre led for chairman and was chosen by acclamation, with deputy sheriff Will Reeves as secretary. The new chairman pledged a vigorous campaign.
Polly Ann Crain died at her son Ambrose Crain’s home east of the city on Sunday at noon from congestive lung illness. A longtime Scott's Prairie resident, she was beloved by relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Osborn Prairie Chapel at 10 AM with Rev. Brown officiating, followed by burial in the church cemetery.
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