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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
1
The Wabash Township Schools held commencement in West Liberty on July 30 under Dr. Curathood. Sixteen graduates spoke on themes from success to education while Wilbur Stilwell led a fine Stilwell Orchestra. An impressive display of tableaux and flowers accompanied diplomas awarded by Supt. Gossett.
Governor Mount plans a state tour with Cal Durbin while Cain township backed Perry Hart for township trustee. The Ninth District nominating fight centers on Capt Allen and Geo Harney with Rev VanCileve campaigning for prohibition. Roosevelt visiting rumored. Covington to host mass convention August eleventh amid local party tensions.
Randolph Blakely and Hutts vie for the Republican renomination in Fountain County with a mass convention set for August 1 1910 at Covington. Harry F Randolph, oldest candidate, served two terms 1885 to 1894 and remains a prominent farmer and county figure.
The piece argues for Oliver Blakely of Mill Creek township and Dao B. Hutts as Republicans in Fountain County. It highlights Blakely’s rural upbringing, Civil War and Mexican campaigns, farming career, and local prominence, while noting Hutts as a loyal party worker with prior nomination attempts.
The absconding cashier Fred McConnell of the Ambla bank, who vanished with about $12,000 two years ago, was found guilty by a Benton County jury last week. A motion for a new trial will be heard next fall. McConnell is out on bond. The article also notes local business activity and forthcoming talks by Ralph C. Bates at the M E church.
The body of nineteen year old Howard Ellis was found near Anable's road house north of Crawfordsville after a dispute with James Osborn who struck Ellis with a beer bottle. Osborn was jailed as investigations confirm a fractured skull caused Ellis's death.
William A Townsley and Nora A Kiger were married by Rev Palmer in a parlor ceremony. Townsley, owner of a Covington restaurant, is respected by many. the couple recently arrived and began their life together in town as friends and the Republican party wish them well. Grover the Grocer notes demand for poultry and eggs at top market prices.
For Rent. House of four rooms with cellar coal house cistern and barn. Incaie of Mrs. Julio Mele ff The partnership Craig & Cofing dissolves by mutual consent. J. W. Craig becomes sole proprietor and all accounts due the firm payable to him. Complete stock of groceries and fresh and salted meats to be on hand. Public patronage solicited. J. W. Craig, proprietor.
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