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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
1
Hon O B Ratcliff a Millcreek prosecuting attorney and rising legal figure is openly in the race for congress since last June. He campaigns on a square deal and solid county support, arguing his candidacy affects no other ticket and deserves broad citizen backing.
Elmer D. Hunt winds up as receiver for Covington Canning Company after two years of operations that yielded a net profit of about 800 dollars on a 45 000 case tomato crop. The court sold the plant for 11 000 dollars to John DeHaven, with Hunt praising the deal and planning his next steps.
A large assortment of dress goods is featured with buyers encouraged to browse for surprising finds not seen before in this market. The note promises an unusually broad selection for shoppers seeking fabrics.
Monday brought pension voucher day as the old soldier and his widow received attention. The county clerk and auditor worked through the mourning to prepare papers and affidavits for voucher distribution, and the community expresses gladness that the deserving veteran is cared for.
Ritchey and Thompson relocate one door east of the post office offering old customers continued trade. A hot clean towel with each shave and modern sanitary baths available at all hours.
County chairmen from the Ninth district met in Indianapolis to set the congressional convention date and location. The nominating event will be at Tipton on March 1 with delegates apportioned by 200 votes per county, totaling 151 delegates including Montgomery county with 23. Local township mass conventions likely elect delegates. primaries date open for suggestions. Chairman Kennedy attended from this county. district chair George Didwiddie presided.
An attempt to break into the Trust Company building occurred Saturday night around midnight. A window in the alley East was smashed and the disturbance drew attention. The alarm rang and residents gathered, but the prowler escaped with no clue left behind.
The Epworth League will host a first class Saint Valentine supper next Wednesday the 14th in the Methodist church classroom. Covington residents are invited to dine at 25 cents with a menu including chicken potpie scalloped potatoes peas butter pickles jams rolls fruit salad cake coffee and tea. Supper will be ready at 5 30 PM.
Call and see our New York purchases of laces embroideries allovers and other white goods for dresses and waists. We offer the best assortment ever brought to Covington from J Loeb's stores.
John R. DeHaven bought the canning factory at the receiver sale with a bid of eleven thousand dollars. He plans to form a new company immediately and maintain continuous operation, showing the plant can be run successfully under proper management and be a profitable investment.
A second operation was performed last Monday at St Elizabeths Hospital Danville by Drs Becker Wilkinson and Barton. The procedure was very successful though the patient remains in a delicate condition this week. Family friends hope for the best.
Miss Maggie Black aged about thirty four died at her brother George Black’s home six miles east of the city from consumption after two years of illness. Short services were held at the residence. Her remains were taken by train to Sidell Illinois for burial. She was a valued young lady who had not lived here long.
William Huselton born in Montgomery county Indiana March 10 1844 died January 22 1906 aged 61 years 10 months 12 days. Except for the past year most of his life was spent in Indiana. He leaves a son in Tilden Nebraska from his first marriage and a wife surviving after eighteen years of marriage. His deeds will be treasured and his human frailty forgotten in a hoped for renewed life.
A political advertisement in the Republican column pledges authentic outcomes from a candidate or slate. The copy emphasizes practical governance, speedier reforms, and measurable improvements, urging readers to support the party lineup in upcoming voting.
A H Gilkey of Wingate Montgomery County dies after a second apoplectic stroke at age 97. Born Parke County 1823 he moved to Coal Creek and Wingate spending over 60 years there and serving 21 years as Coal Creek township treasurer. Survived by wife two children S M Gilkey and Mrs John Wingate. funeral Sunday at 2 PM with burial north of Wingate cemetery.
A home wedding occurred at Mrs. Pasley’s East Liberty Street residence on Wednesday at 8 pm. Miss Etta A. Reeda and James Hoagland of Sheldon Jr. were married by Rev. J. H. Palmer before about fifty guests. They will live on the Sheldon area farm where the groom is a prosperous citizen. Congratulations and best wishes from friends.
Mr and Mrs W W Evans celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Wednesday evening in the North East section with about sixty guests. Refreshments were served and many useful gifts were given including about 50 gold pieces in gold.
The Democratic precinct committee in this city elected Arth Booe of Veedersburg county as Chairman and Jas Sanders of this township as Vice Chairman. The Chairman will appoint a Treasurer and Secretary. Speeches praised the order and harmony. critics warned the old political gang still dominates both parties.
Public sale date for John Bilslund moved from February 2x to March 9 1906. Auctioneer Alice Powell of Wabash Indiana will oversee the sale. A choice stock slot will be offered.
Real estate transfers listed from Fountain County records prepared by O S Douglass abstractor of titles. Entries include Livengood to Walker 35 A Jackson tp $2000. Ogle to Pell 25 A Richland tp $2350. Miles to Board 127 Vances add Covington $1100. Snyder to Cooper Irac Hillsboro $500. Noland to French lots 31 32 KB 1st add Sterling $700. Heidbrinck to Keefer lot 21 H add Attica $1550. Hitch to Petit West 4 qr blk 214 Pee Dee Veedersburg $1075.
Revival at the M E church led by Rev J H Palmer with help from Rev Briges of Attica ends after two and a half weeks. About twenty new members joined. Ora Livengood directed song services boosting devotion. Cooperation from sister churches praised. Presbyterian special meetings ended last Friday.
John Peeveler known as Uncle John Peevler died at the county farm on Wednesday evening after years there. He left Cain township with no relatives in the county and traced his origins to Kentucky. Lacking guardians, his burial costs were donated by Supt Law, and he was buried in the farm cemetery.
The Fountain County Teachers Institute will be held at the Opera House in Veedersburg Indiana on February 21 and 22 under the auspices of Purdue School of Agriculture Lafayette Ind. Officers include A H Lindley ER B Ratcliff chairman and secretary. The program lists multiple speakers and topics on farming on rented land labor in agriculture farm accounts and county government reform with music and discussions led by local figures.
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