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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1908

Page

4

Republican District Call in Indiana Ninth District Convention

The Republican members of Indiana Ninth Congressional District convene in Lebanon at 10:30 a m to elect a District Chairman and ex-officio State Committee member. Representation uses one delegate and one alternate per 200 votes plus fractions, with apportionment across Boone Carroll Clinton Fountain Hamilton Howard Montgomery Tipton counties based on votes for Fred A Sims in November 1906. George T Dinwiddie, China.

Fred A. Sims del Air Boone Carroll Clinton Fountain Hamilton Howard Montgomery Tipton George T Dinwiddie China Congressinal District

Republican Call for Fountain County Precinct Meetings

The Republican voters of Fountain County are to convene in their townships and at designated places at 8 p.m. to elect one precinct committeeman per voting precinct and delegates to the District Convention in Lebanon Indiana on January 14 1908 at 10 30 a.m. The 80 selected precinct committeemen will meet January 18 1908 in Covington Indiana at the City Mall at 10 30 a.m. to organize by electing a Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary and Treasurer. Fountain County is entitled to eighteen delegates and alternates to the district convention allocated to Jackson Milreek Pele and other precincts.

Fountain County Lebanon Indiana Covington City

Powers Case and Public Notices From Multiple Local Places

A set of terse notices mentions Cain Hillsboro opera house Richland Mellett opera house Troy Covington court house Shawnee Rob Roy school house Logan Attica city council room Davis Roberts school house and J L Allen Jr plus W W Layton. The piece ends with a quip about deception and a warning from The Friend and a New Year greeting.

Clifton Faces Editorial Rebuttal and Press Tactics

A Clifton column criticizes editorial bias and the Friend’s machine, arguing truthfully that misinformation dominates. The piece acknowledges opposition while suggesting others suffer from similar manipulations in published material.

Republican Square Deal in County Politics Urged

The author argues that opponents of a harmonious county political adjustment will face harm now and later. A broad desire for a square deal is seen across the ranks, and loyalty to this principle should guide every Republican.

Temperance wave spreads in Indiana with 600 saloons closed

A report from the Anti Saloon League shows 600 saloons closed by remonstrance and counties added to dry territory. Of 1016 townships, 762 are dry with a combined population of 1,309,000, while brewers seek ways to hedge the business.

Anti- Saloon League Indiana

Let The Other Fellow Do The Worrying

A reader denounces The Friend as a democratic organ that dodges promises and spin to fix the party’s dilemma. The writer mocks its concern for republican welfare as hypocritical and laughable.

Dr Carter and the Ratcliff Delegates in Found County

The Dr Carter faction defects from O B Ratcliff for congress to deliver delegates out of the county against Landis. He asserts his word must stand or he would jiggle in the dust. The county’s fight was said to oppose this vest pocket business and questions when the boss actor became a county boss.

Dr. Carter Emetic O. B. Ratcliff Congress

Fairbanks Endorsed by Indiana Republicans for 1908 Nomination

Indiana Republicans display strong backing for Charles W. Fairbanks for president. Speakers praise his character and leadership as Kentucky pledges support and Indiana urges united, enthusiastic push at Chicago. Governor Hanly reads resolutions touting his clean life, conservatism, and role in guiding the party forward.

Fairbanks Indiana Charles Warren Fairbanks Chicago United States Charles W. Fairbanks Albert J. Beveridge Republican Party James A. Hemenway Kentucky Ben L. Bruner Blue Grass Hanly Roosevelt Senate McKinley Enim Ts

Not Candidate Declares For Joint Senator Seat

A local figure states he is not a candidate for Joint Senator of the district. He cites health reasons for Mrs. Clifton South and a desire for harmony and republican success in Fountain County. He urges unity, arguing one candidate per county best serves the district’s will.

Veedersburg News Hillsboro Times Kingman Star Warren Review Hoosier State Danville Clifton South Fountain County

Democratic organ praised for acumen in candidates

The Noblesville Ledger notes Dr. Tucker's congressional bid gets little coverage from the paper. It criticizes the Friends' logic as needing post office subsidies and praises the county's Democratic press for its apparent insight.

Noblesville Ledger Tucker

Local political stance on congressional contest remains unchanged

The speaker states they are not participating in the current congressional race due to lack of justice and politics, citing O. B. Ratcliff's prior decisions and a desire to preserve county harmony. They insist they are not bought or pressured, and pledge to look after their own constituents.

Meeting at Mrs Wirs Home Highlights Club Activity

The Twentieth Century Club gathered at Mrs Wirs residence to discuss upcoming events and community efforts. Members shared plans for the season and announced guest speakers and charitable drives.

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Perruna testimonials from Fountainville residents

Letters from Philip Kratz and others praise Peruna medical remedy from Dr Hartman. They claim past illnesses including dyspepsia kidney injury and asthma improved after using Peruna. They state ongoing use and medical independence with no recent doctor visits.

Fountainville, Pa B. Hartman

Witness to Signatures by Mayor Donnelly of Doyies town

Statement by John Donnelly mayor of Doyies town declaring Philip Kratz an honorable citizen after Kratz signed the above statement regarding Peruna. Donnelly, 25 years acquainted, attests to the truth of the particulars and signs the document in his presence.

John Donnelly Doyiestown Psa Philip Kratz Eitixen

Boy Stricken Eye Seeks Specialist After Injury

Lloyd Ingersoll, four, son of Clayton Ingersoll, injured his eye with a sharp knife two weeks ago. Taken to an Crawfordsville eye doctor, exam showed severe damage. Referred to Dr. Thomasy in Indianapolis, but prognosis remained poor with vision severely impaired.

Lloyd Ingersoll Clayton Ingersoll Crawfordsville Thomasy Indianapolia

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