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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
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To the public I will be a candidate for Senator subject to the decision of the Republican convention of this district composed of Fountain Warren and Vermillion counties. Very truly E. S. Wilkey.
Robert H. Kerr announces his nomination bid for Fountain County Sheriff on the Republican ticket subject to Republican voters decision. James E. Twiddy endorses the slate as the editor notes.
Samuel Ratson of Lebanon enters the race for the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday. Clean elections and voter integrity are deemed essential to good government. Hon. John Gregory nears nominating prospects for joint representative, with Warren county supporters possibly backing him. Fountain County Republicans begin reorganizing for 1908 campaign, led by capable leaders seeking party victory.
The Democratic group in Fountain County debates a tribute to a leader who earned praise for his stewardship while lamenting the rejection of James Sanders, whose ambition to be county chairman was thwarted by internal factions fearful of his rising influence should a Democratic president gain election next November.
Anti Taft forces report 600 votes against Taft in the national convention with claims that Knix Cannon Hughes and La Follette will keep their delegates. Taft needs 491 of 980 votes to win and a compromise candidate may emerge if anti Taft bloc holds.
Troy township held a mass Republican convention with Landis supporters prevailing over anti leaders led by J. L. Allen Jr. and E. HB. Nebeker. The ballot tallies show Lew Dunlap winning 148 votes to 38 for his anti rival while Landis ally Chahen Spioning led the congressional slate with 140 to 46 for Dr Carter.
Annual banquet at the M E church parlors followed by a home program with members portraying nationalities. Alma Board Scottish Lassie Highland fling. Mrs Rowland English songs. Mrs Livengood Spanish lady solo. Mrs Rhodes Japanese lady songs. Mrs Loeb Jenny Lind. Mrs Sangster a negress dancer singer. Mr Martin and wife as Indians with a war whoop. Big finish by Madge Lanius and Margaret Browne ending with My Gal's a High Born Lady.
The state law campaign closes saloons in William Sport with two immediate exits and others phased out as licenses expire. Remonstrance net stands 272 with a 41 margin. saloon men did not contest. Also notes sickbed care, local realty visit, a Charleston trip, Pocahontas Fair ads, Miss Ada Clifton’s Indianapolis Conservatory study, and Sheriff nomination chatter.
Rural route carriers of Fountain County plan a Feb 22 meeting at 10 30 with roll call minutes reading and songs. Mayor Heath gives welcome. J O Bonebrake replies. G W Crane reads a poem. After dinner at 1 30, discussions on betterment of service roads and care for horses follow. All interested in R F D invited.
Delegates chosen from Fountain County ship divisions last Saturday cover state and congressional seats. Elmer E. Wilkey leads the Joint Senatorial convention with five of thirteen votes. lists include Davis, Logan, Shawnee, Wabash, Jackson and others, with multiple delegates per township and several alternates. Pinecalve carbolized acts as a poultice draws out inflammation and poison. Anticeptic healing. For chapped hands lip e, cuts, burns. Sold by Hedges Drug Co
Week ending February 4 1908 lists Miss Helen Campbell Miss Elsie Heinmiller Mr A J Robbins J M Thompson Miss Edith Benjamin Miss Nellie Hendricks Mr Frank Longfellow read aloud when calling for these advertised letters as in the post office notice.
The Hartman firm declares Peruna to be as ethical as any medical compound and will market directly to the public. It pledges transparent labeling, free literature, testimonials, and the right to publish user statements and portraits with consent as it expands abroad.
The notice asks debtors to settle now with cash or note as Mr. Reeves has sold his interest. the old firm accounts must be closed promptly. The new firm Coleman & Coleman invites continued patronage.
Fifteen varieties of strawberry plants offered by Woodlawn Fruit Farm Covington Indiana at reasonable prices.
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