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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
4
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E. B. Wilkey declares candidacy for Senator subject to Republican convention decisions in Fountain Warren and Vermillion counties. He signs the notice as a formal public announcement.
James E. Twiddy seeks Republican nomination for Fountain county Sheriff subject to voter decision. Chas M Coggtss announces candidacy for Trustee of Wabash township subject to Republican convention approval.
Officials in Fountain Warren and Vermilion counties Indiana issue a call for a Republican senatorial convention to nominate a candidate for the district comprising these counties. The meeting is set for Williamsport on March 3 1908 at 10 a m based on an apportionment of one delegate and one alternate per two hundred votes for Secretary of State in 1906. Fountain 13 delegates Vermillion 11 Warren 13 delegates plus alternates.
Hillsboro Republican Perry Hatt announces candidacy for Cain Township trustee with no opposition expected and broad support across the county. The notice urges focus on American business prudence and productive enterprise to counteract speculation and economic ruin.
Veedersburg News notes George Foster once anti Landis now a delegate for Landis if Ratcliff lacks a delegate majority. F. W. Boyd and Elmer Wilkey visit Williamsport. Wheatley postpones sale to Feb 28. Lawrence O Marshall urged to run for Prosecuting Attorney. Judge’s death cited as rising self harm. Vaudeville salary tale linked to Senator Jeff Davis. Charles M. Coggins announces candidacy for trustee of Wabash township in Republican primary.
Doctors report widespread grip cases across the town with many families affected. Ex Sheriff Billy Reeves is deemed a suitable Democratic nominee for representative, though the year favors a Republican victory.
Marshal Rabb advertises a $700 reward for the arrest and conviction of Wm Beck alias Kline Ball and Roberts. Lake County commissioners offer five hundred dollars and the Illinois governor adds $200. The fugitive is described as a real estate swindler wanted by Illinois authorities.
Public auction near Sycamore Corner and Pence will offer 20 bred horses and numerous farm animals and implements. The sale includes a variety of horses, mares, colts, a pair of mules, hogs, and tools with terms: 10 month credit on sums over 5, cash 6 percent off, 8 percent on overdue notes, and cash on sums 5 or less. Sale starts 10:30 a.m. on Friday. George Whearley conducts.
Canadian hospitals and the Sisters of Good Shepherd endorse Peruna as an effective systemic remedy for catarrhal diseases. Reports from Hospital St. John in Quebec and others cite relief in elderly patients, a 15 year old with obstinate cough, and personal tonic benefits, supporting use for both acute and chronic catarrh.
M Mayer Jr among the sick this week and John Tittle confined to bed suffering from an illness. Farrel Williams visited from Purdue. Mr and Mrs George Life were partly ill earlier in the week but improved. Pine salve advertised by Hedgesbrug Co. J Pattersean of Covington Wagon Works visited Terre Haute. Arthur Snyder and family guests of G A Law at the county Farm. Jesse Barker, ex-Fountain county resident, died by his own hand in Little Rock Ark. remains to be shipped back for burial. King’s Little Liver Pills advertised by Hedges Drug Co. Mont Bodine and wife moving to Robinson Ill for work. Bodine praised as a salesman. Willie Wilson, ex-resident now on farm near Attica, visited Republi can office.
A Monday night blaze razed two saloons in Cayuga, with building and content losses pegged at 8000 dollars and partly insured. The blaze’s origin is unknown, with inclination to credit incendiarism. E. M. Harden and family returned Saturday from Illinois visit.
The First Presbyterian Church of HK Fox invites all to Bible school at 10 o’clock and worship services every Sunday morning and evening except the first Sunday when the pastor visits Veedersburg. Elmore Arter serves in September. The evening program features teachers’ meeting and joint services with Methodists for Knights of Pythias anniversary.
Joseph Glascock of Veedersburg likely the Democratic nominee for county treasurer after a previous run that left a positive impression. The upcoming race is expected to be won by a Republican. Call and see our premium chart.
The Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 10 am with morning and evening services at 11 am and 7 pm. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 pm at 7290. Monthly business meeting first Thursday. Union service first Monday in April and July, October. Ladies Aid Exchange on the 3rd Saturday monthly. Entertainment by Young Ladies Club Friday night February 21 with Harriet B Guest of Lafayette and Freeman of Purdue. Admission 25c adults, 12 and under 12 45c.
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