This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 41 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
Advertising rates listed include 8 cents per inch for one year contracts and 9 cents per inch for six months or one year when prepaid. Short contracts under six months are 20 cents per inch. Individual insertion 8 cents per line and multiple insertions 5 cents per line each. Obituaries misc items handled at 3 cents per line.
The placeholder ticket names Governor James Fe. Watson Lieutenant Governor Fremont Goodwine Secretary of State Fred 21m8 Auditor Johan C. Billheimer Treasurer Oscar Hadley Attorney General James Bingham Sheriff Robert Kerr Coroner J. Fred Parham appear as the slate for forthcoming state elections.
A political pitch proclaims Tarr and Sherman as a united ticket intended to attract every voter. The message stresses a sweeping victory for the Republican ticket from top to bottom, aiming to mobilize broad support across demographics.
A machine designed to enforce lawful nominations rejected Watson and Goodwine amid state law violations concerns. The disclosure suggests officials questioned the process and flagged potential irregularities in the nomination system.
The speaker declares the party has been poorly organized for twelve years and presses for continued leadership, citing the Denver convention as a turning point with the cry for four more years.
The statewide slate pledges tougher legislation and more vigorous law enforcement and asserts they are not controlled by a brewery cartel.
A Republican legislator abandons his endorsed congressional nominee and votes for Martin A. Morrison, signaling rifts within the district party. The remark asserts no Republican can justify the move and condemns the chosen replacement.
The passage ridicules Bryanism and its tactics, noting white coated opponents silenced by force and predicting a repeat dose at the ballot box. It asserts the American people and Democrats recognize when enough is enough.
Advertisers favor Taft as Roosevelt faction supporters back the Republican candidate. The note highlights ease of backing Taft with Roosevelt aligned backers.
An editorial notes Tarr and Sherman remain acceptable choices for the typical voter. It argues practical merit over partisanship and urges continued confidence in their approach for governance.
The text argues that Taft counsels rejecting Bryanism and Democratic dogmas, urging the average American to draw a correct conclusion after considering the White House influence and political stance.
In a brisk critique the author notes Bryan and his phanatacisms fail to sway voters. It lauds past leaders Cleveland McKinley and Roosevelt for serving the nation and predicts the people will dismiss another faulty campaign.
A bitterly cold scene unfolded as Oklahoma and Nebraska hosted a western style Democratic convention. Delegates targeted the "enemies country" with sharp, decisive rhetoric.
A Denver conservative Democrat, fearing Bryanism within the party, concludes redemption is impossible and plans to vote the Republican ticket in 1908, as he did in 1896 and 1900, believing fanaticism must have its sway.
Albert Leiber and Crawford Fairbanks discuss prohibition stance in Indiana. They note the Republican platform avoids outright prohibition, instead promising a local option law to exclude saloons by majority vote. They defend local self government as a patriotic American principle.
The piece notes Col Jim Allen, long a party stalwart, challenging his party's presidential and township ticket. It argues the public knows his political record and questions his motive as he shifts against the congressional and state ticket. The writing frames his move as a response to not being allowed to dictate support.
A sketch and photo accompany a strong endorsement of James E. Watson as Indiana’s governor candidate. The speaker, a DePauw classmate, praises Watson’s honesty, lawfulness, moral standards, and dedication to Indiana’s institutions, urging voters to support him and the Republican ticket.
Alfred Billmore will deliver a sermon at the Grange Hall located five miles southwest of Covington next Sunday July 19 at 4 p m. The event invites local residents to attend.
The Oxford Tribune questions what the Republican editors have failed to do since 93 944 votes four years ago and mocks Bro Jesse Birch for loyalty to the party. It implies his support would aid a Democratic victory and condemns his influence as harmful to party effectiveness.
The author compares the Democratic platform to William Jennings Bryan calling it populist and risky. It questions the wisdom of trusting a “dreamer and visionary” in the White House and warns of potential future missteps.
The piece argues popularity and idol status do not guarantee presidential victory. It contends history favors presidents with practical business experience over eloquent orators or visionary reformers, citing Clay Blaine and Brpan as examples.
The annual Clearing Sale of Spence, Smith & Spence is continued one week to Saturday July 25. The enterprising firm promises new bargains in their advertisement.
Miss Ruth Boord daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Boord of Stone Bluff wed Ollie Clawson of Stone Bluff in Veedersburg Tuesday last week. Rev Crowell performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Stone Bluff and have many friends who wish them happiness.
The Covington band delivered a top concert last Saturday, earning praise and letters of inquiry for future engagements. Next Saturday will feature a male quartet as a special highlight of the program.
W. W. Layton has moved into the Geiger property at the corner of 5th and Harrison streets while his own home is rebuilt, authorities said.
Misses Alma Board and Nellie Rogers travel through the west as they prepare to begin work in the local schools in the coming year.
Reverend Rhodes and his wife visited friends here on Wednesday before shipping their belongings to Dana Indiana where Mr Rhodes has taken the pastorate of the Baptist church. The community wishes them success in their new field.
Mrs Guy Spinning spent Sunday in Veedersburg visiting friends. Grant Gossett came from Veedersburg and stayed through Monday. Grant is at home for a vacation.
Bart Marlatt and his family have returned to Covington and are expected to settle back in for the long term.
Elmer Marsh and his wife and Ed Evans and his wife picnicked at Coop ers ford Sunday. Miss Emily Jones has been very ill the past week and is thought to be somewhat better now. James Lunny arrived here Wednesday from St Louis where he has a good position.
Ed Daller calls on friend John Sullivan Wednesday evening as camping friends Wells Prather James Pierce from Indianapolis stay along the river by the big rock. Miss Clara Johnson visits Vermillion county ties. The Leader advertises Harvest Bargain Sale with enticing prices. James E Snoddy of Perrysville and Miss Ethel Nicholas announce a summer wedding in August. Capt H M Billings heads to Fountain for fishing. Williamsport hosts only two saloons. Madden’s license expires June 30 with another closing in December, then two years of prohibition after remonstrance.
The Commissioners met in session Monday and Tuesday to review the six months balance and examine county officers. They also held a joint business meeting with Montgomery county on Wednesday.
V. E. Livengood and family tour the southwest region in Forest’s Win ton car. They left Wednesday and will visit Terre Haute Vincennes Evansville Petersburg Bloomington and Martinsville over a week or ten days.
Real estate transfers in Fountain County for the past week list transactions from O 8 Douglass abstractor Covington Indiana. Entries include Iran Wilkinson et al to W Hamm and wife frac Wallace 300 Kitturah C Williams to James Frazier 16 acres Caintp 700 Hamilton ex r to John W Spencer lots 134 135 136 137 o p Veedersburg 2000 A W Mass to Harry E Harvey Hillsboro stone quarry 100 Angeline Glover to C L Steinbaugh and wife to Ber tha RB Harrison lot 5 east division o p Fountainville 2500
Charles H. House of Carbondale contractor for the Shawnee levee traveled from Atica to Fowler by Monday morning to inspect the work. He said spring floods delayed progress but he preserved the project by delaying only endangered sections and that the family is camping near the levee.
Logs arrive at the saw mill in a steady stream as deliveries resume, with wooden bundles stacked and awaiting processing. No injuries or disputes noted as crews organize the intake and check inventory.
The Bonebrake clan will hold their annual reunion at Uncle Cornelius Bonebrake’s grove on July 22. The horn will blow at 10 30 AM to start early, with ample food expected and the gathering anticipated to bring a merry crowd and a good time for all attendees.
Word arrived that Mrs. W E Briggs of Rockford North Dakota died suddenly in a Minneapolis hospital at 2 am after a minor tumor operation. She was recovering, sat up and wrote a postal to relatives before burial in Larborn North Dakota on Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Stroebe of Appleton Wisconsin credits Peruna with a remarkable four month recovery from nervous breakdowns after using three bottles. She reports improved sleep appetite strength color and a return to life without sanitarium treatment. She endorses Peruna as a superior tonic. Man a lin the ideal laxative.
Glover L Crane son of Mr and Mrs Ira Crane and Florence A Beebe adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Frann Crane were quietly married Saturday night July 4 by Rev Vail in the presence of intimate friends. Bride employed at the telephone exchange for three years will reside in Stone Bluff after July 10 where the groom and his father run a business.
Henry Prather and his wife spent the Fourth of July with Westpoint relatives and friends, sharing holiday greetings and companionship.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.