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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
1
Democrats urge Schuyler LaTourette to run against Harry Randolph for Treasurer while Randolph seeks re nomination. Hilderbrand aims for a third term, Yount strengthens party leadership, and Republican George A. Law contemplates re nomination. Growing GOP push for a Fountain County primary is urged to empower voters and curb manipulation.
Harley D Billings of Williamsp ort, son of Captain Billings of Veedersburg, seeks the prosecuting attorney’s seat. A 34 year old lawyer and former county attorney, he formed Billings & Stephens after partnerships with J Frank Hanly ended. The contest is a three cornered fight with strong local support.
A morning fire at Mrs. Martha Jane’s residence began in the basement and, despite prompt response, caused smoke damage throughout the house. The furnace and basement were ruined, carpets were torn, and repapering and painting were needed. insurance will cover the loss.
List of unclaimed correspondence including Charles Burnett Mrs Ollie Landers Miss Maggie Myer L A Rich and Will Thompson. Callers must say advertised. F W Boyd PM.
A. T. Livengood and D. W. Sanders have moved into the rooms above Cook's drug store. The new quarters are described as among the best equipped and most beautiful in the city. Visitors will be welcome.
Eighteen small-pox cases are reported within the county. Health officials monitor spread, expect vaccination outreach, and urge residents to seek care if symptoms appear.
Health Officer Dr. Rowland reveals eighteen smallpox cases county wide with nine in Jackson township, eight in Mellott and one in Veedersburg. All are mild and under strict quarantine. one new case near Wallace. Officials expect little spread due to strict controls.
Julian Oblinger and Effie Mar latt. Smith maemster and Ruth O. Galloway. Joseph A. Bradshaw and Etta Richardson. Wm. Mm.allen and Lillien G. Orahood. Joseph S. Russell and Estella Bethel. Thomas J. Booe and Murette Hesler. Denton E. Wilson and Edith Pearl Crawford.
Nettie Strader and Sherman Strader face partition action. Effie Hysong sues John Hysong for partition. Emma S. Long sues Joseph L. Coats and others for quiet title. Harry Meek appeals against Wm. Dochterman in a case labeled J. P.
Printer advertises free extra heavy paper for sale bills printed by the Republican and local notices at the same price. New type makes all plain. customers invited to inquire for prices.
A number of Home soldiers visited Wednesday morning to undergo examinations before the examining board. The process kept the board crowded throughout the day.
The February term of Commissioners Court met in regular session and completed its usual work. George Keller of Veedersburg was licensed to sell intoxicants for one year. C. C. Ellis of Cain township was appointed Justice of the Peace after defeat at Mellett. A precinct change in Cain township was approved. A highway in Fulton township was ordered located after required legal steps.
Harry J Boord publishes Shoe News a monthly sheet from Covington volume one number one promising spicy items and energetic enterprise in the shoe business.
Mrs Tamson Strader aged resident died at her home February 12 1902 at 11 oclock after a year of poor health. She was mother of Mrs James Bingham of Muncie and Mrs Charles Remster of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at her North Fourth street residence Friday morning at 11 oclock.
The paper adds 100 new names since January 24 1902 and targets 3000 marks for the year. It pledges to be a strictly up to date county republican paper and fearless in defense of the right, with home friendly subscription offers on page eight.
Mrs Geo Stull files a suit seeking large damages in a civil action. The complaint outlines alleged injuries and financial losses with details of the case and parties involved.
W E Livengood files suit for damages of 2000 against William Swiney and bondsmen John J Campbell William R Bowsher and James J Lewis over the January 15 1902 death of George Stull. The widow and children sue to establish liability of saloon keepers and bondsmen in Kingman Circuit Court March term with strong contests anticipated.
On February 12 1902 at G W Martin J P residence in this city Julian Oblinger wed Leslie Marlatt daughter of Charles Marlatt ex trustee of Wabash The groom is son of Jacob Oblinger a farmer in Wabash Township The Republican extends congratulations.
Protracted meetings at the Christian church have run nightly this week with strong attendance. Members report the seed sown has not fallen in barren places as Elder Grant conducts the gatherings.
Last evening at the Orahood residence five miles south of the city, the marriage of Miss Lillie Orahood to William Allen was solemnized. Rev. Palmer of Burnsides Chapel officiated the ceremony.
Charles Tyler 56, son of Catharine M Tyler and brother of Mrs Rheub Miles, died of tuberculosis at the Marion soldiers home on Friday February 7 1902. Born in Covington he was unmarried and well known in the city. Funeral services were held at the Home Monday at 10 am with military honors and home burial. Rhead Miles attended and described the ceremonies.
Mr and Mrs 8 V Wells entertained a few friends at six o clock dinner Tuesday evening at their home south of the city to honor Mr Wells fifty six birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Manford VanDorn Mr and Mrs L W Bodine Mont Bodine Mr and Mrs Morris VanDorn Miss Lula VanDorn Mr and Mrs Manford Conover and Miss Ruth Conover.
The Leader reports a linen retailer touts wholesale pricing to customers. The piece highlights discount emphasis and potential savings for buyers on household textiles and fabrics.
Rathbone Entertainment presents the comedy drama Diamonds and Hearts to an attentive crowd of about four hundred. Isa Miles and a local cast delivered a strong performance with fine music from the Glee Club and Stilwell orchestra. Gross receipts neared $86.65, and audiences urged a statewide production.
Happily married at the bride's Shawnee township home Tuesday evening. Edith Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs John Crawford near Rob Roy becomes Mrs Denton E. Wilson a respected Mellott lumber merchant. The Republican extends best wishes.
R H Nebeker advertises Plymouth Rock roosters for sale at 50 cents and one dollar each. Date February 10 1902. Henry Coppage of Crawfordville a Co G member is visiting the city.
A new toll board has been installed in the phone central as calls to towns prompt dialing toll operators. Judge Rabb was in the city briefly on Wednesday. H C Hopper moved to the Cecil Day farm northeast of West Lebanon. P N Cox visited from Fountain on Monday and called on the Republican office. Joshua Wolfe of North Vermillion county was in town Thursday to attend to his interests and paid a pleasant visit. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs C N Harter's residence next Wednesday afternoon. C F Burton and wife of Silverwood were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Randolph Wednesday evening. Covington ball team to be managed again by the same leadership as last year, ready for the season. T M Coffing and crew to improve well construction. firm has years of experience and an established reputation.
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