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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1908
Page
4
Announcement states E. S. Wilkey will run for U.S. Senator. The decision rests with the Republican convention of the district comprising Fountain, Wabash and Vermilion counties.
Editor notes candidates Robert H Kerr and James E Twiddy announce their Republican sheriff bids in Fountain County pending Republican voters decision. The filing signals a contest for the party ticket.
The second quarterly meeting services ran last Sunday and Monday with ongoing protracted meetings at the M church. Local residents note social events including Miss Geusviey’s sixth birthday party, a Plank Road school house box social that raised about 14 dollars, and several Covington visits. Roe Broan of Kingman traveled through Covington en route to Danville to join a cigar firm on the road. Dr Gillison reported a warning sign on his door amid a circulating remonstrance, reportedly placed as a prank.
The past week closed the first semester as final exams were held Wednesday and Thursday. Friday dismissal allowed preparations for the term start Monday with new classes formed to meet the needs of promoted pupils.
Pursuant to a notice from the Republican State Committee and the county district committee Republicans of Fountain County and all affiliating seekers will meet in their townships on Saturday February first 1906 at 9 8 8 oclock p m and at the location to be announced.
Notice of elections for delegates and alternates to district joint senatorial and state conventions. Meetings in multiple townships listed with specific locations. Apportions Fountain county to 27 delegates and 27 alternates based on 1906 vote totals for Fred A. Sims. Endorsed by John R. Hardesty and W. E. Bonebrake as secretary.
An old advertisement urges prompt relief for stomach trouble with Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion, claiming it helps the stomach resume proper function. It also promotes Preventics candy cold tablets, sold by druggists, as safe and effective at the sneeze stage without quinine or laxatives.
The article sketches a lively party scene with acclamations as county chairs take hold. It notes Hardesty guiding the county Republican group, Ed Bonebrake as secretary, Charley Brown likely to seek Troy township trustee, and Jas T Dinwiddie reelected Ninth District chairman. C Cunningham is urged as Mound township trustee candidate.
An old advertisement touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers as the best remedy for constipation and sick headache. Sold by The Hedge Drag Co.
In Fountain circuit court last week a second trial awarded the plaintiff 4000 dollars against the C and E railroad for Bernard Polk's death at an Attica crossing in 1906. The jury, unusually able, returned the verdict at 10 86 o clock Saturday night. the railroad company filed notice of appeal.
The Pocahontas ladies announce a fair to be held in the Armory on February 19 20 and 21 with further notice to follow in city papers.
The speaker will address the Union League Club of Philadelphia on February 11 and a Republican organization in Baltimore on February 12.
The Hall of J. C. Fremont Post No. 4 G A R will hold its annual supper on Wednesday evening February 12. The event features a meal like mother used to make with all the good things. All are invited to attend to help the veterans replenish the quartermaster. Sam Martin, Post Commander, F. M. Aull, Adj.
The note warns debtors to settle immediately with cash or note as Mr. Reeves ends his interest and closes the old firm. The new firm Coleman & Coleman invites continued patronage and asks debtors not to wait for a demand.
The county council convened to approve appropriations for bridges including the viaduct across the Big Four east of town. A request asks $2,850 for repair of the bridge and abutments and $650 for the grade. The notice expresses hope the work will be done correctly this time.
The past week saw eight marriage licenses issued by Clerk Madden: Hershel Ewbank to Jessie F. Goleman, Jerre Redman to Rosetta M. Skeins, Jon Hayer to Mary Marlow, Ernest Frances to Melissa Davis, Chas. W. Lister to Mary Z. Jenkins, Orie McMurtie to Zenna B. Mottitt, Monroe McAlister to Effie A. Smith, and Jasper A Trinkle to Dora A. Bute. An ad for DeWitt’s Varbolized Witch Hazel Balve touts healing uses and a range of applications.
East Liberty reports include John McIntosh and Mary Lawson visiting relatives, Weasley Pavey recovering from illness, and Milleres meetings drawing large attendances with six new church additions. Local families hosting guests and revival services at Lidi are noted, with ads for Manzan g Put up in a cotrapel ble tube for piles.
John L. Gobin, a Danville realty man, was arrested on a bench warrant for fraudulent sale of land. He allegedly sold the same land to two different buyers and posted a $1,000 bond for his appearance after waiving examination. Catarrh remedies from Dr. Shoop are being mailed free to show their value.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Care as a harmless remedy for coughs in babies and adults. It describes the medicine's plant basis, lack of opium or harsh chemicals, and names The Sacred Herb as the Spanish reference, urging purchase at Hedges Drug Co.
An advertisement extols acetylene lighting as a modern, cost saving home option. It highlights eye protection, reading encouragement, social benefits, and reduced lamp cleaning, claiming a plant can equal kerosene brightness at one third the cost and pay for itself over time. The writer, Acetylene Jones of 7 Adams St Chicago, invites inquiries about room counts to estimate installation costs.
An advertisement announces monthly trips via Wabash to western and southern points at low rates. It lists KE. W. Richerson as contact and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative to strengthen weak nerves of stomach heart and kidneys with a free sample test offered by Dr Shooy Rosine Wisconsin and Hedger Drug Co.
The advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a remedy for headaches neuralgia and various pains. It cites Mrs Joe Merrill of Peru Indiana praising the pills and notes a 25 dose pack priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee from the druggist.
A newborn son arrived Wednesday evening to Harry Cooper and his wife. Grandfather Homer Osborn expresses happiness as the family reports all are well.
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