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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1911
Page
4
A fragmented report highlights insurgents and Democrats contending for influence while urging calm. Mentions Tiwon and Covington with hints of escalating tensions and strategic moves in a volatile political moment.
A broader view urges parties to fulfill campaign pledges without facing blanket condemnation. It notes that fulfilling promises carries responsibility and should be assessed on merit.
The state of Illinois Vermilion County lowers marriage license fees to one dollar per set making license affordable for all. The change eliminates excuses for bachelors and aims to widen access to marriage permits.
The insurgent who arranges control with Democrats to hinder his own party will face difficulty justifying his deeds. Without a belief in an afterlife the event might seem less significant.
The text foresees a clear nationwide stance on reciprocity as Canada moves toward a new Parliament. It highlights that after the issue is settled there will be decisive action and a strong national direction.
A written statement clarifies that no insurgents are present in Fountain County and rejects political motives, while acknowledging sympathetic views of some in Congress. The author emphasizes no affiliation with politics.
Two parties shape Canadian politics with Liberals and Conservatives. The Liberals advocate reciprocity while the Conservatives defend royalist interests and oppose the compact.
Barth of the old political parties pledges to the principle of direct popular election for US Senators. He argues the people demand it and are capable of choosing their representatives directly, warning against too many intermediaries and urging direct accountability.
Hon. J. N. White and family traveled from Washington County to visit relatives near here. Nelse notes that this summer on the farm has greatly benefited him.
A group of Chicago fresh air children arrived Tuesday evening and will stay in various city homes for at least a fortnight. Charley York moved his family into rooms above Grace Metzger's Millinery store. Farl Bergeman and Byron Bosworth, Fowler R D carriers, visited George W. Grave by motorcycle, enjoying their day.
Saint Nihal Singh describes the plight of India's untouchables living in straw huts with dirt floors and no furniture. One in a hundred thousand are leprosy sufferers, while education is scarce and social standing is submerged.
A Seattle man cites Alaskan experience on how breathing cold air through the mouth at extreme cold can freeze lungs and cause pneumonia. He notes horse bags and face coverings as protection and mentions North West Mounted Police practices to safeguard animals in freezing conditions.
The London Chronicle notes that Scottish miners endured bondage until 1775 with bloodhounds used to recapture runaways and laws forcing year round labor. A 1775 statute began reform but full freedom came only in 1794, according to Mr Hackwood in The Good Old Times.
The passage notes a Shadwell line where terse claret is invoked to inspire courage, possibly referencing Dutch courage. It suggests terse may derive from tierces meaning strong claret and that terse claret connotes direct impact without circumlocution.
Mrs. Harry Furling died around noon Thursday after a long illness with tuber culoss. At press time no funeral arrangements had been announced.
The will of Jasper Cunningham, wealthy Jackson Township farmer, was filed for probate in the county clerk’s office on Tuesday. The estate is valued at over $100,000. Florence Cunningham is executor. Bond set at $20,000 with Lorenzo Ransom Bloomer Myers and Joe Thomas as sureties. Widow and three children to share the estate.
New cases filed in the circuit court include Miller v. Toledo St. Louis & Western Railroad Co for damages, Coats v. Rairden for debt, Alkus Brothers v. Wilson for debt, Eloride Lumber Co. v. Watson, Jonson v. German for quiet title, and Williams v. Williams to set aside a deed. Urbana grand army posts invite Uncle Joe Cannon to address their August 10 Crystal Park picnic in Urbana.
Mrs George Pavey and Mrs Harvey Foster called on Homer Russell Friday evening. Urial Vaughn and daughter spent Monday in town. Golda Crowder was on the sick list the first of the week. Agnes Whitsman visits Miss Nealy Robinson of Marsh all week. Hamisters spent Friday at Sam Kineer's Glee Vaughn and daughter Urial went to Danville Tuesday for throat operation. Ira Simmons visited George Simmons last week. Pearl Priory visited her mother near Tangier Friday. Joe Cate and wife spent Thursday with Daniel Cates. Joe Starkey and wife were in Covington Wednesday. Isaac Fowler visited here the last of the week.
Circular plates were likely chosen due to ancestral use of cylindrical tree trunk slices. Early humans ate from round wooden discs, and the shape persisted as practical and convenient for serving and handling food.
A Boston Transcript item notes Miss Elderbud’s triumph at a ball last night with five declarations of love heard in the gathering. The exchange includes a remark about a pretty girl beside Ber Friend and a nearby conversation with Alice.
Sam Brown of Washington visits for summer vacation. Hon O P Lewis returns from Colorado. Charley Chaney and wife visited Rob Roy area. Veedersburg beat Cates 7 to 5. Will Cronk of Yeddo in town for business. Jim Rice of Mellett brings Richland school marms to town for Teachers' exam. Covington Canning Co promotes concrete products.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church met in church parlors Thursday afternoon. Bert Arnsmith and family returned Sunday from their vacation trip and visit and Bert is again at his post in the Dennis grocery.
D Frankel of Stroud Oklahoma credits Backlen's Arnica Salve with curing a boil on his son after his wife applied the salve. The notice touts Arnica Salve as the quickest healer for boils corns sprains bruises and swellings and claims it is the best pile cure on earth available at all druggists.
A large crowd gathered Sunday evening for Union services at the Baptist church. Rev. Dougherty delivered the sermon to attendees.
C W Maines offers prompt cleaning of cisterns dry wells and vaults with emphasis on sanitary work and quick service.
Mayor McGeorge issues notice that all motor speeders over the ordinance limit will be arrested. Auto owners are warned to obey to avoid trouble.
J. A. Farnsworth sends a note from East Chicago to Mr. Miller then leaves Covington friends with memories of his presence. Farnsworth will be remembered by a large circle of Covington friends.
A drifting description of a woman plagued by backache head pains nervousness and sleeplessness hints her illness stems from kidney and bladder trouble. Foley Kidney Pills promise quick relief from pain and misery and a return to strength. A sale through all druggists.
Quote attributed to Amerson states a man becomes complete only by learning to secure a blameless life. The fragment suggests a moral teaching emphasize integrity and personal responsibility. The source presents a brief, didactic remark without additional context.
Notice 19 hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by P Frazier Township Trustee of said township Fountain County Indiana at his office in the town of Hillsboro up to 10 o'clock a m. on a day yet to be specified.
August 12 1911 notice inviting bids for heating plant plumbing concrete floors fresh air rooms well house and storm doors for Hillsboro Mallebero School building. Plans by Leise Ludwick on view in trustees office and Danville Illinois. Completion by September 15 1911 with certified check 10 percent and good faith guaranty. board reserves right to reject any bid.
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