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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
2
Advertising rates list for display space with price per inch based on contract length. One year contracts eight cents per inch. Six months to under one year nine cents per inch. Contracts under six months sixteen cents per inch. Metal base electros six cents per inch. Local rate one insertion three cents per line. Two or more insertions five cents per line each.
Editor Republican James Slim announces candidacy for mayor before the upcoming Democratic city convention, seeking the nomination subject to party convention will. He signs the letter as sincerely James Slim.
The eighteenth annual state conference will be held in Columbus from October 23 to 26. Covington charity workers are urged to attend to gain new ideas from speakers and from contact with colleagues from across the state.
The Crawfordsville Journal argues for full disclosure of Will Whittaker's situation at the reformatory. It questions guilt or innocence and defends his longtime concern for inmates, urging release of all facts to clear or confirm suspicions and to inform the public.
Robert E Ray known in the city for years with Attica Press has severed ties with that paper and joined the repertorial staff of the Daily Ledger. The Ledger gains his superior ability as a journalist and the Press owes much of its past success to his efforts.
A verdict of murder in the first degree was returned against the Missouri Girl and her associates, with a sentence to perform a return date at the National Theatre in the fall. The theater audience found the outcome amusing as the murdered trio Gloom Despondency and Blues were unpopular, while the Missouri Girl Company was praised for its merit and plot. The review notes a revived vaudeville-like performance at the Rink Opera House on August 10.
The state board of health approved new measures to enforce health laws in schools, including washing desks with soap and disinfectant, banning open water sources, and using one side lighting. New building rules require dry sites, cement basements, and strict lighting and blackboards. Health officers must be able-bodied physicians aware of quarantine and pure food laws.
The gravel pit of the Chicago Indiana and Southern reopened Monday next to the Big Four property. Track usage shifts to the Big Four to load cars into Danville while the road reballasts. Superintendent Swéfford and Smith coordinate removal of travel to Danville with Chicago Junction engine 108 crew Harry Williams and fireman Fife handling pit spots.
An Illinois study tests oil mixed into six inches of top soil on central roads near Springfield. The state highway commission explores oil asphalt mixes as an alternative to stone paving in the heavy soil regions. Officials expect drainage and careful maintenance to play a key role, and results will be closely observed.
Wabash Temple No. 167 extends heartfelt sympathy and fraternal love to Mr Henry Coleman and his family on their recent bereavement. Messages from Mrs Grace Wolfe Mrs Doris Merryman and Mrs Viola Steely accompany the tribute.
Benjamin Franklin Harris born October 7 1427 in Preble County Ohio was the son of Charles Trussel and Amelia Harris. He moved with family to Indiana then Benton County where he grew up and married Mary Margaret Harris on September 13 1854. Harris died July 6 1909 at Perrysville Indiana at age 81 after a long illness. He left a widow eight children eleven grandchildren five great grandchildren one sister two brothers and many friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Fox at his home with burial in Mound Chapel cemetery.
Coal is advertised as good fuel and threshing material available at the McMahon feed yard offering suitable for agricultural use and heating needs.
Mrs Clyde Wyand of Woodward Oklahoma and 15 year old Russell Wyand underwent operations at St Francis hospital Wichita Kansas for chronic metritis and adenoids respectively. A late letter reports both mother and son are progressing nicely, bringing relief to friends and relatives.
The Oxford Tribune notes Benton County becomes dry for the first time since its organization sixty nine years ago. Antone Resendrup of Fast Dunn closes the final saloon Wednesday night, leaving Parich Grove township as the only area previously exempt by local option.
Oscar A Baker known as Cigarette Baker faced dismissal in Marion county criminal court after prosecutors moved to drop charges over a $100 bribe to Annamias Baker in 1905 Indiana legislature. Judge Pritchard weighed estate claims while prosecutor kept the money in a sealed envelope.
The Fountain County S S Association will meet in the council at the Presbyterian church in Attica on Saturday July 17. All officers county and township are urged to be present. A representative of the State Association may attend. I. L. McKnight president C. E. McClure secretary.
Attorney General Bingham submitted an opinion to H. E Barnard, Indiana state pure food and drug commissioner, stating Indiana may proceed against pollution sources in Lake Michigan. This concerns cities and towns along the Indiana shoreline relying on the lake for water supply.
A Chicago Record-Herald note states that when a woman says she has her suspicions it signals willingness to share them with others.
The Mescal button a narcotic from a cactus is spreading among American Indians from the Kiowa and Ponca to the Omahas and Sioux. Native clubs and student promoters form social circles to share the tea and chewed buttons after ceremonies. Novices feel no ill effects beyond a blissful lassitude and peace while the drug also suppresses desire for alcohol.
The St. Louis Globe Democrat warns that Missouri’s forests require prudent management. It notes a drop from 41,000 to 27,000 square miles in ten years, with lumber output averaging 600 million feet annually. Proper forethought could conserve resources for generations.
Chicago storyteller Joe Ryan recounts a coal operator’s tale of two gambling house dealers invited to shoot ducks. They fearfully rise at a hunting hut on the Illinois river to hunt, but one fires at wooden decoy ducks, prompting the other to yell to stop as chaos erupts.
The wing built in 1903 for presidential offices will be expanded as Congress funds a new addition. The project enlarges space over the old tennis court area and includes an oval room with Potomac views, a secretary’s office, a cabinet room, enlarged public waiting areas, and a private passage separating the president from the public.
Letters from Russian correspondents to London papers report cholera concerns from St. Petersburg. A writer cites dirt and indifference in outlying Neva districts, poisoned canals, unboiled water, and reluctance to use disinfectants, blaming the disease on divine will until water is purified.
Card of Thanks. We thank the Republican for kindnesses, favors and flowers shown during the sickness and after the death of our beloved wife and mother. Sincerely, H. P. Burghart and Children.
The state superintendent of public instruction Robert J. Aley releases the annual school apportionment. Per capita amount is 2.08 dollars, down from 2.12 last year, with Fountain County listing 5,473 students aged 6 to 21 and total available funds of 813,071.64 dollars. The county’s apportionment includes 11,363.54 dollars per capita portion.
The McClure descendants held a Shawnee bank picnic on the Fourth of July. Five generations traced to pioneer settler Jas. McClure in Richland township with 34 relatives present. Charles D. McClure and Mrs. Horace Gray led the elder group at the gathering near Cook Creek.
The First Church of Christ announces Bible School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 1 30 p m with communion after the sermon Junior Endeavor at 2 30 p m and an evening preaching at 7 45 Public invited All announcements made at worship services D H Paumer Minister 321 Fifth Street.
No services at the Methodist church next Sunday July 18 due to finishing work on the pipe organ. The organ will be used July 23 for a recital by Prof Hansen. The Fourth and last Quarterly meeting of the year is set for Sunday and Monday July 18 and 19 with Rev W E McKenzie preaching at Bend Sunday at 2 30. Quarterly Conference Monday at 8 in Covington church Classroom. All officials urged to attend and submit year reports. F K Dougherty Pastor.
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