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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
2
Advertising rates describe 1 year contracts at 8 cents per inch and shorter terms at 10 cents per inch. Local rate lists 8 cents per line for a single insertion and 5 cents per line for each additional insertion. Obituaries and specific church and financial notices cost 3 cents per line unless approved by the Editor.
Announcement from Joux G. Eberle endorses A. H. Lindly as the Republican candidate for representative in the party primary. Lindly’s name appears in the formal notice as the chosen contender for the nomination.
To the editor I declare my candidacy for the Republican ticket as Sheriff of Fountain County subject to the decision of the county's Republican voters. The nomination seeks support from local party members and adheres to party processes as announced in this notice.
Public notices reveal two declarations of candidacy for county treasurer. Frank M. Shell and Perry Hatt announce their runs as Republicans, contingent on primary voters, with dates tied to June 6 1908 and a June convention.
W F Gerhart announces candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney in the district pending Republican primary decision to be held Saturday June 6. Lewis Green also requests announcement of his candidacy subject to Republican primary convention on June éth.
The notice announces candidates for county commissioner positions in Indiana. James Ellis seeks Third district nomination, James Claypool seeks First district nomination, and F I Kirkpatrick of Richland Township seeks Third district nomination, all pending the June 6 Republican primary convention decisions.
May 12 1908 Veedersburg Indiana two readers submit notices declaring Fred Parbam running for Coroner and Roy A Rogers seeking the Republican primary nomination for County Surveyor on June 1. Both emphasize prior support and request publication of their candidacies.
The piece argues that Democratic claims of excessive state spending are misleading. It notes tax levies rose 1.35 cents due to higher education needs, compares 1893 and 1908 figures, and credits Republican governance for education growth and debt reduction while accusing Democrats of selective honesty.
The Indiana Railroad Commission resolved to persuade rather than command. A Terre Haute meeting between shippers and railroad officials produced a temporary rate agreement within an hour of group formation and in force within forty eight hours benefiting hay producers and shippers. The commission credits Republican legislation for its creation.
The Lafayette Courier quotes Thomas W. Marshall advocating public punishment for graft in a Logansport speech. It contrasts his claim with Marion county Republican moves to purge alleged grafters, noting past GOP prosecutions and imprisonments for graft when guilt is shown.
The Republican party defines tariff revision as protective duties fit to the nation’s conditions and interests, and a clear rejection of free trade both now and in the future, reflecting a consistent stance.
Frank and Ada Newhouse returned from Brazil Tuesday morning. J C Hopkins of Indianapolis, who sold his restaurant due to ill health, plans rest and treatment at Mudlavia before traveling to the Pacific coast. Hopkins remains very lame from swollen limbs.
An advertisement touts Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for sores burns and chapped skin. It is sold by the Hedges Drag Co.
At the Fifth district convention in Rockville on May 26 Ralph W. Moss of Clay county was chosen as the Democratic candidate for Congress on the first ballot with 79 votes to 31 for Edward Barrett of Hendrix county. The nomination was made unanimous. Peter M. Foley chaired the morning session. Resolutions backed the state platform and the Bryan presidential nominee, while Thomas R. Marshall spoke after the convention. Moss, a state senator, is described as levelheaded and a strong speaker with farm roots and will make a good congressman if elected.
Elegant selections in sattine feathersilk heatherbloom and silk fabrics showcased at W B Colemans store offer exceptional bargains on refined petti coats.
A. J. Williams, an early Hillsboro settler and mill operator, died Tuesday afternoon at age 80 after several weeks of illness. He helped develop the town from a wilderness hamlet and was linked to the I. D. & W. railroad now the Big Four. Funeral services were held at his home with burial in the family lot.
A weekly transfer list from Fountain County records shows transactions compiled for the Republican by C. S Douglass abstractor of titles. Chase Short conveys part of lot 27 Hillsboro to Farmers Bank for 2400 dollars. Henry Ingle and wife transfer lot 17 20 Stone Bluff to Mary A Bell for 500. Isaac H Dicken and others move property to Covington Bank for 3000. Wm M Lyon and wife sell lot 17 F add Hillsboro to Chas C Story for 400. L J Lemmon transfers lots 61 62 LJ L add Weedergburg for 1 dollar and other considerations.
A series of property deeds recorded with buyers and sellers in Fulton, Vermillion, Parke, Tippecanoe, Fountain, and other counties. Transactions include conveyances of hundreds of acres and multiple lots, with prices ranging from $1 to $8750 and notes of right of way and estate deeds. Names include Israel Keefer J W Gookins John A Hawkins Nancy Lathrop and Milo Black among others.
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