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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1902
Page
8
A report notes a chronology and oratory speech given by Lewis D. of Columbus, Ohio, described by a late School Commissioner. Court Reporter L. D. Patton attended and reported the remarks. Attendees praised the feast and overall meeting as highly successful.
A large crowd gathered Wednesday at the home of O A Greenly in southwest Van Buren township to celebrate his 72nd birthday. The event featured an address by Rev Nugent of Veedersburg who presented Greenly a rocker and recounted family history. Neighbors, children, grandchildren, and relatives enjoyed a joyful afternoon.
The Crawfordsville Journal notes Tom L. Stilwell, once mayor, visited Stilwell’s in Covington and spent the day renewing acquaintances. He suffered blood poisoning last February and lost much use of his right hand but retains his voice. He predicts lively Fountain politics and a split county outcome with Republicans taking part of the offices. The piece ends with a local classified sale for a first class organ at H. J. Byword's shoe store.
E Atkins of Boston argues for large sugar duty reductions pleasing Cuban sugar interests. He cites his stake in the sugar trust and Cuban land to claim broad consumer and wage harm from reciprocity. Locals oppose reciprocity, noting 250 000 American workers would be affected, while Atkins and sugar interests press for relief.
John W. Fotey brings an attachment suit on July 22 1902. Writ and bond filed. summons returned no defendant found. Marshal reports seizure of defendant’s property. hearing set for July 26 1902 at 10 AM before Justice George W. Martin. attorney A T Livensood represents Fotey.
Crawfordville Journal analyzes party divisions in Indiana era politics with Dr. Gott praising Roosevelt and denouncing Bryanism. The piece outlines four Democrat factions, laments missteps of 1896 platform, and argues for a strong opposition party as Populist influence wanes. Also notes Marlatt's barber shop now has two barbers.
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