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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
4
Announced as a candidate for City Marshall subject to the Republican party decision before the city primary convention.
Editor Republeaa records Elme E Cuats announcing candidacy for county treasurer pending decision of the Republican nominating contention.
A request seeks a comparable certificate of character for The Cincinnati Enquirer after it provided a certificate for the Hon. William Randolph Hearst. The note asks for a similar document to be supplied to the Enquirer.
A political note warns that self appointed Democratic reorganizers risk choosing delegates to the St Louis convention only to have them swept aside by a speaker invoking cross of gold and crown of thorns style of statesmanship.
Democratic leaders in Washington doubt Colonel Bryan still shapes delegates. They suggest his associates may instead influence presidential electors next November if delegates remain unwon.
Davin R. Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, is proposed as a potential candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. Democratic allies seek a strong showman for the year and Francis appears to be the only name connected to the nomination who fits that description.
The passage extols a tax official who will surrender personal interests for the party and friends. It lauds judgment described as a gem of great price and notes councils are always right, contrasting with those who let selfish motives dominate.
The text asserts that most Fountain County residents support Honorable J. Frank Hanly for Governor and that a solid delegation to the state convention will back him if allowed to register their wishes. It warns against manipulations and notes accountability in future political outcomes.
The passage notes a shift from 5-6 cent cotton under Cleveland to 17 cent cotton with southern mills thriving. It cites a Republican-led Senate enabling a transoceanic canal and economic revival for southern seaports, while remarking on Booker T. Washington and a post office in Indianola Mississippi as factors in Democratic retention.
The piece argues three men compete for Indiana governor with J Frank Hanly favored as the prospective nominee. It notes W L Taylor and J L Penfield are capable but better positioned, while Hanly has endured long party service and sacrifice. Fountain County urged to unite behind Hanly in Indianapolis.
The county votes to support O P Lewis for joint senator in the next convention. Fountain County stands as a unit for him and expects to secure a 28 member delegation through his proven worth and popularity, aided by support from the other two counties.
The article stresses correct feeding for farming profits and extends the idea to children's nutrition. It touts Scott's Emulsion as a balanced food aiding flesh blood and bone, and mentions a court visit by Mrs Minnie Doudell of Cayus and a local sale of Ladies Muslin underwear with upcoming dates and bargains.
Warren county plans a solid delegation for Frank Hanly to the State convention and Gover nor race. The Ninth and Tenth Districts are said to back Hanly strongly, with Fountain county urged to send a unit for him to reunite the party and promote future success.
Mrs Lydia Mayer departed for Evansville today to attend the Mayer Laughlin wedding planned soon with family and friends awaiting the ceremony.
Mrs. Smith of J Loebs presents Frank Smith with a baby boy born Monday. Dr Myers declares the infant one of the finest, and Mrs Smith is doing nicely.
Perry Timmons aged about 70 died at his home south of town on Monday evening after several weeks illness with grippe. He was a longtime resident and respected citizen. Burial services were held at Mt Carmel.
Arthur Boling died at his home near Stone Bluff after a Tuesday illness. Funeral services were held Thursday, with interment at Osborn's Cemetery.
Yesterday a fire burned away the kitchen of the Baldwin residence before extinguishment. Fire companies did good work. Hon. A. V. McAdams of Williamsport was in the city to oversee court interests, praised as a capable judge and lawyer. Mrs. Anna A. Bills of Portland sent Julian Martin a fine Oregon beauty set, arrived in Arctic weather, revived after soaking.
Ed Woods of Hillsboro died at his home Wednesday he was a son in law of William Leath and a member of the Knights of Pythias and Maccabees carrying $1000 insurance his funeral was held Friday Michael Batteral of Newtown died suddenly of heart failure last Thursday he was born February 7 1832 funeral services were Sunday morning conducted by the I O O F lodge Clay county officials adopted the United States Standard voting machine approving twenty 46 key devices at $600 each to be kept in working order for five years funded by savings from future elections.
Relief in one minute as One Minute Cough Care claims to kill the microbe that tickles mucous membranes and clears phlegm. It supposedly heals inflamed parts, strengthens lungs, wards off pneumonia, and cures coughs colds and croup in all curable cases. Sold by J. P. Backoer.
Thursday night Billy Furger son and wife left a lamp burning on a bureau at Mellett. Returning about ten, they found the lamp melted to molten glass and the room burnt except the carpet. Loss estimated at ten to fifteen dollars. Press.
An advertisement claims Kodo Dy spepsia Cure will cure indigestion and has cured thousands. It asserts daily efficacy and urges readers to try it to end suffering.
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