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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1906
Page
1
A bitter county conclave over reorganization reveals bosses hijacking the process. Delegates elected last Saturday and Monday gave Bell the majority on paper, but 4 H Nebeker and allies used control to push Allen’s ticket. Open meeting demands and secret ballots fuel tension as officials name officers.
The report describes Boss Nebeker and his faction using star chamber tactics while Postmasters Boyd and Cronk, plus Attica ally H C Martin, push machine influence. J L Allen Jr faces bribery attempts as Bell supporters rally, denouncing boss methods and predicting revival of public will in upcoming campaign.
Everett Remster a 22 year old farmer from near State Line Indiana was struck by a Wabash passenger train at a crossing on the state line while hauling a wagon with heavy horses. He was thrown into the air struck telegraph wires and survived with a broken arm a dislocated shoulder and facial cuts. The wreck demolished the wagon and the train halted to aid him. He is expected to recover.
Dr. C. W. Osburn of West Lebanon died early Thursday morning after a period of confinement at home. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the residence with Rev. Thompson of the M. Ki church officiating. Interment followed in West Lebanon cemetery.
James P. Goodrich elected chairman of the Indiana State Republican committee at a Claypool meeting with nine votes to Shideler four. Dinwiddie named vice chairman and C. W. Riddick secretary as district contests were settled. Four districts backed Shideler. others supported Goodrich. state committee reorganization followed.
Special services are in progress at the M E church with evening meetings. Ora Livengood conducts the music and the services are described as full of interest. All are invited to attend.
Edward Albea of Covington Indiana and Karney Brasker of Danville were married last evening at 6 o'clock by Justice Allen Grant in his matrimonial parlor. The couple will reside in Covington.
Louis R. Dunlap of Covington has been appointed by Governor Hanly to succeed J. L. Allen Jr. as trustee for a three year term at the State Institute for the Blind.
Miss Grace Randolph resigns as proofreader at the Commercial News and heads to Silverwood Indiana to visit her parents Mr and Mrs W F Randolph who will soon depart for North Carolina to spend the winter accompanied by their daughter.
Mrs Mont Boord underwent abdominal tumor removal at Fletcher Sanitarium in Indianapolis Monday. She rallied quickly from the operation and is rapidly recovering, with friends and family expressing joy at her good progress.
Mr. Dunlap, 38, resident of this city and married, is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dunlap. Born in Vermilion County, he is heavily involved in farming and stock raising. The governor’s friendship with his father and him makes the appointment personally satisfying and widely noted.
The candidate, a Montgomery County native and longtime lawyer, seeks the Republican nomination for Congress in the Ninth District. He trained at Washington College with Charles B. Lanish, partnered with W. E. Humphrey and M. D. White, and served two terms as Montgomery County prosecutor. He supports Roosevelt reforms, direct senatorial elections, daily pensions for Union soldiers, and liberal pensions for Spanish-American War veterans.
A farmer named Clem living eight miles east of Danville was stopped on Covington road one mile east of Brewer's station Monday at 9 pm by two men. They took a purse containing $1.50, one man with a revolver at Clem’s head and told him to drive on and stay silent. He reached home and notified Danville police but could not give a clear description. Clem is brother to James and Jacob Clem of a South Hazel street livery and feed stable.
Opie Lewis of Covington was in the city on Tuesday on business, according to the Diunville Press report.
The Fountain County Sr. 8S Association officers will convene at the U B Church Veedersburg on January 27 1906 at 10 o clock a m. Township officers are urged to attend for important business CE McClure Secretary
Edwin Purple and Mrs. Barbara Bettice, widow of Henry Bettice, united in marriage at the bride’s home on Second Street by Justice Martin at 2 p.m. Sunday. The couple are well known in the city and happy as young people.
James Marlatt installed two modern bath rooms under Cook's drug store for public use ready for any time of day. The new facility reflects well on his enterprise and is praised as one of the best outfits ever seen in the city.
An informant claims Dan Storms once lost $800 in a single session at cards. A five minute sit at the Bates house cost the writer $120, after which he returned to Fowler to resume law practice and penny pinching.
Guy Smith, formerly of Warren County and four years in Potomac Illinois, opens a new meat market in the Tinsley room on the south side. He promises first class service and quality meats available on or after next Wednesday.
George W. Kiger and wife of southeast Wabash township visited the city seeking clues to missing Miss Bessie King sister of Will King. The 13 year old had been living with Mr and Mrs River under guardian Charles Stewart and vanished after 4 p m last Friday with some clothing missing. Authorities and community await news as Miss King may have run away to stay with friends.
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