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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1906
Page
4
Wee Secretary of State Fred A Sims per Auditor John C Billheimer per Treasurer Oscar Hadley. State Geologist W S Blatchley. State Statistian Joseph Stubbs.
A local political notice presents the county slate for various offices. Charles B. Landis seeks Congress and Charles R. Milford is named for Judge from Logan with Fred E. Parnell as Prosecutor. William Colvert for Representative. Elijah J. Earl for Auditor. Fry Bryant for Clerk. S. McIrvin for Treasurer. John R. Hardesty for Sheriff. Gly F. Spin ing for Recorder. J. Fred Parham for Coroner. Coll W. Sentman for Surveyor. Philll? D Grubbs for Assessor of Wabash. Clint F. Hesler and James W. Ellis named as Commissioners for 2nd and 3rd Districts.
The Beveridge measure tightens sanitary rules for packing houses and requires all meat and products to bear an Inspected and passed label before interstate shipments. It authorizes fee schedules, enforces penalties up to ten thousand dollars and imprisonment, and ties enforcement to the agricultural appropriation bill.
Tidal Lodge No. 36 will hold decoration services Sunday afternoon June 10 with public invitation. Hon. Chas. R. Milford will speak in the court room. By Order of Committee.
The Rev J H Palmer will deliver a popular lecture in Brookston Saturday afternoon and preach on Sunday. His Covington appointments will be filled by Rev Wm Vail. The National Biscuit Co will send a demonstrator to Covington on Saturday June 9 to display a large assortment of fancy cakes for ladies to sample at McComas and Sullivan store.
Indianapolis reports a dramatic scene where a woman was struck by a bicycle, knocked down before a street car, tossed to the opposite track, and struck again by a second car. The crowd aided, she rose, adjusted her attire, and walked away unaided.
A strong south wind toppled the big flagstaff at the courthouse as it unfurled on Decoration Day. The galvanized pipe failed at the cupola causing the pole to fall onto the roof and tear through to the courtroom below, narrowly missing injuries. Repairs can be made promptly.
Attorney General Miller files suit in Penton circuit court at Fowler on behalf of the Indiana railroad commission seeking 5000 dollars damages for alleged freight rate discrimination. Brick shipments from Veedersburg and Brazil paid different rates for similar hauls. A parallel case was entered against the Monon railroad on coal rates.
The Taneytown Record argues that truthful advertising builds value for merchants and newspapers, while deceit harms a town’s business, urging public support for truthful ads. It notes that advertisers who back newspapers boost local trade and town progress, and warns against untruthful claims. It also reports Dr Colvin of Attica sent to Central Hospital, Indianapolis for treatment after declining health.
The high school staged Taming the Shrew in the opera house Wednesday evening to a good audience. Each character played their part well and earned many compliments.
John Thomas and his son Robert were arraigned before Judge Milford on the King man post office robbery charge. They were bound over in $1000 bond, or re jailed. No trial date set yet.
Indianapolis resident Will G. Boyd spent Decoration Day here along with Nellie Lemon of Crawfordsville and relatives. Warren county couple Mr and Mrs John Park Hunter celebrated their sixth anniversary last Saturday. North Vermillion residents Mr and Mrs Samuel Briles visited for local interests while Sam Weiss sold two steers in Indianapolis at the top market price. D Snoddy disposed of hogs to local dealers and shipped a fine lot home. Job printing offers highlighted with new designs and quick turnaround.
Real estate transfers recorded in Fountain County show multiple parcels changing hands from owners to buyers. Transactions include properties in Covington Richland Jackson Davis and Millcreek townships with values ranging from 200 to 3200 dollars and lot consolidations in Grant's and Pratt's additions.
James L. Biddle as administrator with will annexed of James T. Bidae deceased. estate of Fountain County Indiana will be examined in Circuit Court on June 22, 1408 for final settlement. Heirs and creditors must appear to show cause and prove heirship. Lucas Nebeker is attorney.
Curnton D. Surre, Trustee, declares weekly office hours in the first front office room of the K. of P. building on Wednesdays and Saturdays to transact township business.
A public sale is ordered by Fountain County Circuit Court decree in the Veedersburg case Veedersburg Handle Company et al versus Joe Boggs. The sheriff will offer rents and profits for up to seven years for Lots 315 314 and portion of 316 317 in Gowin's First Addition Veedersburg. If rents fail to satisfy the decree the fee simple may be sold to discharge costs. Sale at court house door between 10 am and 4 pm on May 2 1906. H M Billings Sheriff. Atty for Plaintiff. May 2 1906.
Miss Mildred Keller of Washington D C reports that Peruna cured years of catarrh after failed treatments. She says the remedy rebuilt her constitution and restored appetite, with quick relief from the first dose. The notice notes many testimonials on file and endorsements received by Dr Hartman.
A Beatty Fruit Farm ad offers a near new high grade buggy with rubber tires and a set of single driving harness for sale from S A Dickenson Beatty Fruit Farm.
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