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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
5
The item lists visitors like Rev. Hexseen from Crawfordsville, Dr. Petit from Veedersburg, and Frank Wolfe from Michigan City, plus local sales and events. P. J. McMahon advertises a horse and cattle sale with a large turnout expected. details include two cows for sale and a public sale on Thursday. Easter is set for April 19, and local residents visit hospitals and attend officials’ meetings in Indianapolis.
Names and brief items from a Terre Haute paper list visits court actions dances sales hires and illnesses. Notable entries include Kert Frinstock visiting Attics, George Williams in Danville, Otto Wathric in Hillsboro, a baby born on Jefferson street, Davis township sheep and hog losses 250 dollars, and legal work by Attorney John F. Davidson and Judge Milford. Also upcoming public dance January 31 and business moves by Keller Bros. and Henry Ramser ill health updates.
Mrs. Sam Brown and daughter visit Cincinnati and plan a trip to New Orleans via the south, joined by Sam. Judge Rabb travels from Williamsport to Indianapolis, with friends in old Fountain glad to welcome him. Byron H. Kent to sell personal property southeast of Newtown on Tuesday February 18 and move to Michigan to a 480 acre farm. Attorney W. F. Gerhart of Mellett left Monday on court business. praised as bright and conscientious. Jacob Sheffer of Williamsport withdraws from Warren County Republican treasurer race citing family sickness and new contenders. The Republican calls outline conventions for Kokomo February 4, Frankfort March 5, and other meetings, with plans to select delegates.
Chas. A. Brown declares for Troy township trustee pending nominating convention. He lost the last race by six votes. Shawnee township planning a trustee contest with H N Strader Amos Smith and Mark O Smith urged by supporters on the Republican side while R D Florey and John Trout back Democrats. Low Head eyed for assessor by Democrats.
Fifteen varieties of strawberry plants offered for sale with reasonable prices by The Woodlawn Fruit Farm in Covington Indiana.
The Leader advertises a major Eclipse Sale on another page, urging readers to study the page for bargains that will interest shoppers. The notice hints at wide discounts and special offers to draw customers to the event.
Julian M. Martin, the county’s expert in investigation cases, paid the costs in the Luke case last week. This suggests the case will not be appealed to a higher court and reflects the wish of a majority of Fountain county’s people and taxpayers.
Wilbur Miles, formerly of Covington and now living in Brook, has taken a harness shop position in New Town and plans to move his family there soon.
Charley Lowe nears disposal of his modern home on Third street and contemplates moving back to the farm. He sent his children to school here but prefers managing the farm from there, never becoming a city resident and unlikely to involve himself further.
Wm Colvert of Attica was elected vice president of the Indiana state corn show association at Purdue. The state is divided into five sections, each headed by a vice president. Colvert leads one section covering 17 counties. L B Clore of Franklin attended and promised to bring his $250 ear of corn to Veedersburg for next month’s institute after earning prizes at the show.
A Crawfordsville visitor notes a $2500 waste by the current school board, shaping city campaign talk. The piece cites Clyde Jones and candidates E. E. Ballard and M. E. Clodfelter, with Ballard seen as untested. Mike Foley is mentioned as a potential strong contender hindered by chair election concerns.
Vice Chairman James A. Sanders announces a 2:30 p m Saturday February 1 meeting to elect precinct committeemen. The committee will convene February 4 at the courthouse to elect officers. The Demo-Republican organ suggests actions to be followed.
The piece claims some Republicans favor George P. Schwin for the re organized Democratic committee secretary role. It argues the move would please the party organ while harming rivals and would be likely to succeed.
Democratic county leaders plot to sideline Uncle Jim Sanders after his defeat for county assessor. Sanders, former vice chairman and acting county chairman since Arthur Booe’s death, is denied recognition despite loyal service and lack of party favoritism.
Fountain county holds two near nominees Elmer S Wilker and J Wesley Whickcar with another possible entrant. The editor who had strong chances withdrew hoping Fountain county unity ensures a winner. The paper urges harmony and favors the people choice for nomination.
A short note observing that figures can be misrepresented through experience, warning against trusting numbers without context. The remark stresses caution in interpreting data and highlights the fragility of numerical truth.
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