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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
1
A compact political item notes the Republicans affirm progress in early efforts with decisive messaging. The piece highlights party discipline and clear goals ahead of upcoming ballots, signaling confidence in momentum and strategy.
In Veedersburg a full day Republican mass meeting nominated a county slate to run in November. The assembly adopted a permanent organization, set ballot rules, and named candidates for clerk treasurer auditor and sheriff while sparking cheers for chairman McKinney and speaker Andrew Marshals nomination of O P Lewis. Ballots showed varied support across townships as nominations proceeded.
A historical note questions whether the electric road project will proceed. It surveys feasibility, funding prospects, and the likelihood of construction moving forward, citing officials and stakeholders weighing technical and financial hurdles.
At Fountain county 1902 conventions, Dr. E. S. Rice and James Brown faced no contest in nominations for coroner and first district commissioner respectively. The platform praised Senator Fairbanks and Congressman Landis, urged economy in county government, and pledged tax relief. Senator Fairbanks, Congressman Landis, and Governor Durbin received emphatic endorsements amid a hot, sunny day with editors present.
The school board, in a long but harmonious session, selected teachers for city schools for the coming year with openings still to fill. Opening date is September 1st. Lists include W. P. Hart as Superintendent and A M Wilson as High School Principal. Several rooms still lack staff, with effort to secure top teachers for remaining posts.
The Leaders won 13 to 7 at the ball park Sunday over the Crawfordsville Stars. Despite a crippled Coving due to pitcher loss, Leaders' Vanica and Harmony steadied play, Hawkins starred with two triples, and Rudder umpired the prior summer games. The Stars’ McKee did not arrive to pitch, and the Leaders outclassed them with solid fielding and timely hitting.
The band, directed by Prof Harter, delivered another fine Saturday evening concert with soloist Johnson praised and strong chorus support. A new performance is planned for tomorrow night alongside an ice cream fest on the courthouse lawn. A sale on shoes priced 2.00 and 3.00 begins Saturday July 19.
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