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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1898
Page
3
Published every Friday and entered at the Covington post office as second class matter. Subscriptions continue unless ordered discontinued at the end of paid time. The Republican is prepared to execute all kinds of job printing in the latest and best style at reasonable rates. Special facilities for blank books and magazine binding. Address orders to Republican Nevington, Ing.
The Indiana Republican Party calls Republicans and allies to a delegate convention at Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, on August 3 4 to adopt a platform and conduct business. It resumes August 4 at 1:00 AM to nominate state officers including Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Supreme Court judges, with 1616 delegates allocated by county and vote tallies.
A set of letters and remarks extols Judge Joseph M. Rabb for the Supreme Court seat from the Third District. The Fountain County Bar Association members sign a commendation praising his ability energy and capacity while satire on other topics appears in the discussion.
Residents demand an overhead bridge for farmers while the council delays. A temporary bridge should replace the broken crossing now to restore travel on the old road.
Members will meet at noon at the Century Clubroom Denison Hotel for rules and permanent organization, at Room 8 Denison Hotel for credentials, and in the Press Club room Denison Hotel for resolutions. Tickets to the convention will be distributed among district committeemen at district meetings Wednesday evening. The Second district convention will be held July 26 at 2 oclock in Indiana Sprioga Martin County.
The piece questions bid fairness on street projects noting Washington street at 1.35 per lineal foot per side and 2.70 for both sides for graveling curbing, Liberty street at 1.54 per side including grading graveling curb and sidewalk, and 8rd street at 2.10 per side. The writer suspects irregularities and discrepancy evident to readers.
The Albany City News reports strong backing for Hon. J Frank Hanly for United States Senator across Indiana including the Tenth District. It praises his qualifications, integrity and popularity as ideal for the state’s senator role. County commissioners face public opinion issues over an overhead bridge, accused of avoiding support to please a paper and township interests. The piece argues the bridge benefits Covington and farmers, urging wiser guidance beyond a single paper.
The Republican state committee calls a convention in Tomlinson Hall on August 3 tomorrow to adopt a platform and transact all matters except candidate selection. Delegates and alternates are apportioned by county based on vote totals for Ho Thayer. final delegate count to determine a candidate slate will be set. District meetings and committees on rules credentials resolutions and arrangements will be formed across districts with officers elected.
A Scots belief holds white heather brings luck at royal weddings with the bouquet of Princess Beatrice praised by Balmoral highlanders. The piece notes three heather varieties, the rare snow white sprig sought by many yet found by few, and the myth’s persistence in northern folklore. A separate vignette describes a silver haired woman on a bicycle dropping a red apple into a child's cart, observed by onlookers as she easily pockets the fruit from a moving wheel.
Uma writes from Salmon City Idaho in July 1898 about visiting Mat in the mountains. She describes the six mile ascent by Cibbonyville stage, mountain scenery, and a log cabin on Jessie Creek with cold rushing water, simple furnishings, and a hearty Fourth of July dinner. The group enjoys mountain gear, bears and wildlife, and a playful miner outfit, returning home after a memorable holiday.
The report lists civil and criminal case activity for the Fountain circuit court ending June 30, including begun and pending cases, criminal outcomes, days in session, administration filings, estates, marriages, and divorces. It notes four naturalization papers issued to residents from Germany Sweden and Switzerland and cites last year's totals of 236 marriage licenses and 24 divorces.
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