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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
2
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A candidate announces for Senator subject to the Republican district convention in Fountain, Warren, and Vermillion counties. The letter is signed by E. B. Wilkey.
The convention in Chicago on June 16 will have 980 delegates. The total was fixed by the Republican National Committee in Washington on December 6, with two delegates allotted to each territory and two per senator and representative in Congress for every state.
The history of towns shows rooms vacated by saloon closures are soon filled by legitimate business. Trade improves, merchants collect more debts, homes are built better, and poverty declines. The author suggests a cause for these changes.
Washington dispatch notes that nominating Taft requires 491 votes, an unlikely majority given few pledged delegates. Alaska sent six, cut to two by the national committee. Ohio doubt looms over Taft’s path, while Indiana and Wisconsin cast votes but others may recontest.
The Democratic State Editor association sets a two day winter meeting at the Grand hotel in Indianapolis on February 6 and 7. Toastmaster A B Crampton of the Delphi Citizen Times will preside. Notable speakers include W C Ball Royal E Purcell Henry A Barnhart Frank D Haimbaugh with additional brief talks and a Friday business session.
A January fire in Elkhart Indiana destroyed eighteen of fifty stalls in the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern round house between the passenger and freight sections, including the big machine shows and oil house. Wm Shamburger, eighteen, in charge of the footroom, died from burns after escaping the oil room. Loss estimated at fifty thousand dollars with no insurance on the property.
Greenfield Indiana January 14 a special venire of sixty five names chosen to form the jury for Francis M Duncan in the first degree murder case of James LaFollette. The widow LaFollette has remarried and a key state witness Thurman Conger who lived with the family has left town with her.
Samuel Lewis, a black man arrested in Fort Wayne on charges of raising and passing counterfeit money, denies changing the figures and implicates a man in Ohio. He aims to shield his wife, whom officers think led most of the operation, as investigators seek the Ohio contact.
In Cloverland Brazil Jan 15 the Vandalia Coal company mine No 65 at Cloverland has burned since last Friday. A large force of men fights the blaze as air is shut off to kill it. The origin remains unknown and flooding may be required.
Deputy Sheriff Mendenhall and Constable Oliver Wilholt raided a blind tiger operation in Hadley run by Paprone. They seized forty gallons of wine and beer. Paprone was arraigned before Judge Clark and fined $75 plus costs totaling 128.80, paid in full and the liquor ordered poured into the gutter.
Lafayette Ind Jan 15 Farmers and families attend Purdue university sixth annual corn school and farmers short course with attendance rising daily. By completion nearly two thousand people are expected to partake in the program and its benefits.
Governor Glenn issued a proclamation calling a special session of the North Carolina Assembly to convene on January 21 to change modify straighten or repeal the railroad passenger rate of 2 cents a mile established in the last session.
In Connersville Indiana on January 11 a survey of the German Baptist Mutual Protective Association showed 75 percent of cattle deaths on Wayne Union and Fayette farms were from electric shocks from wire fences. Russiaville reports a fourteen year old girl died after a skating accident that fractured her skull. The child was an only daughter of Mr and Mrs Ridbour.
The text notes a cabinet resignation by Mr. Cortelyou due to friction with the president, with Mr. Roosevelt portrayed as seeking to nominate his successor. It reflects broad public admiration for Roosevelt but belief he is overstepping, prompting reconsideration of the next nomination.
The piece contemplates the Reaper’s busy week as all ages are gathered to death. It contrasts those who cling to life with others who seek to end their lives, noting that the moment of dissolution matters less than the soul’s readiness to meet God.
The Fountain County Republican Committee chose John Hardesty by acclamation as county chairman, praising his honesty, loyalty, and two terms as sheriff. The editorial lauds his prior service, support for a primary nomination system, and confidence he will lead the ticket to success in 1908.
Public auction at the Furnish farm residence northeast of Covington on January 23, 1908, starting at 10 o'clock a.m., offering horses including bays browns roans and colts, cattle cows calf, hogs including sows and shoats, wheat straw, and farming implements. Terms include 10 month credit on sums over five dollars with notes at six percent interest, no removal before payment, house and lot unspecified. Auctioneer: A. B Gee.
A long advertisement extols Peruna as the most effective treatment for la grippe, quoted by Dr. Hartman’s supporters. Testimonials from teachers, homemakers, and workers claim Peruna cures grip and its after-effects, preventing catarrh and boosting health after epidemics.
The G A R Post thanks John CG Freemont Post for the beautiful floral tribute sympathy and attendance at the funeral of comrade James L Tunsley. The note expresses continued affection from Mary G Townsley Claribel Crawford and Harley O Townsley. Also an agricultural ad for Wilkey and Bonebrake offers farm sales.
Public sale of Wm Waon and Mr Titbett on Lindsey Coleman farm south of Coal Creek Jan 28 08 features horses hogs cattle and farm implements. Col Cowan as auctioneer. Public sale of E A Berry near Perrysville Jan 30 708 offers similar livestock and farm tools. Dr Barnes farm noted. Col Cowan to cry the sale.
The notice lists addressees Irvan Case John Carr Solomon Frushvur J W Mallow Mrs Jane Patton Adam Stephens John Thompson and asks callers to mention advertized when inquiring. Signed by F W Boyd P M.
W H Clem and son with John Wall announce a public sale on the Clem farm 24 miles southeast of State Line. A choice lot of stock and farm implements will be sold. Eleven months time on sums over five dollars. Robert Butler to cry the sale. Lunch served on the ground.
A city ordinance passed by the council restricts serving lunches in saloons and carries strict penalties. The measure, proposed by saloon keepers, faces enforcement debates amid questions of legality and propriety.
Former congressman Will Cal vert visited Monday for a committee reorganization meeting. He remains active in both the horse company and politics, noting both as positive engagements.
The so called republican city council held a regular meeting Monday night. The naval business was transacted. Their annual financial report will be published in a democratic paper they say helped elect them. They claim a perfect muzze.
The east wing of the south pier and part of the grade with a corner of the pier to the viaduct bridge sank during heavy soaking rains. The cribbing caused cracking while the grade was built. The bridge is not in immediate danger but is shut out until repairs are completed. Four Railroad Co. has agreed to the shutdown.
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