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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
5
The Visionsville editorial page defends independence and criticizes blind party loyalty. It cites graft rumors, subscription price, and a stance against following party lines in county matters. It reiterates pride in being independent while noting tensions with party representatives.
Local Republicans argue party management should allow voters to nominate candidates and help select the ticket. The piece emphasizes trust in voters and party leadership to ensure safe, welfare oriented choices during the election process.
A letter blasts Judge Leather for upholding a cigarette law while noting it cannot stop cross state purchases. The writer likens the ruling to lax law enforcement and urges consistency, arguing similar limits should apply to weapons and vice.
Hon I E Schoonover of Attica was in town Wednesday to attend to legal matters and oversee his interests. He met with local officials and filed documents related to ongoing proceedings.
Daniel A Dunlap, fifth child of Mr. and Mrs. James Dunlap, died at home on North Sixth Street after being struck by a colt kicked by a horse near Perrysville. He succumbed Saturday after a prior shin injury worsened, funeral held Monday at 1:30 p.m. Burial in Hicks Cemetery. He was remembered as kind, hopeful, and devoted to family and friends.
Through the efforts of George D D Cook and Fred Leyton a paper circulated Wednesday reports money subscribed to hire the Newtown band for Saturday afternoon and night. The concerts are free and open to all with aim to make band performances a permanent feature for the town and surrounding area.
The weekly letter listing shows recipients for the period ending June 22. Names include Mrs Robi Cramer Misa Nellie Cranston Mias Anna Cronk Mise Mars Gooch Mra L Meyers Misa Lot Miller Mra Lovenia Smith Miss Carrie Lovder Misa May Sparks and gentlemen Joe Banister G K Beaury M B Carter Rev Clay Will Deckard Geo Harbert Thos Quillen Johnson Charney Jones Jessie Rose Fountain Frank Smith Rosa Weatcott Curtis J Wright Otto Yoho.
Pinevillage will celebrate the Fourth of July at the old fair grounds located south of town. Community activities and a town gathering are planned for the holiday.
In Florence on Shrove Tuesday 1407 Bavanaroo Olive led a large burn of vanity items in Piazza della Signoria. The pyre included costumes masks false hair rouge cards dice books pictures sculptures and casts. Children sang hymns as flames rose from seven sin shaped structures.
State entomologist told Somerset county board of agriculture that Paris green and similar stomach poisons are less effective against potato bugs. He cited changes in material and resistance by bugs as reasons for reduced impact.
A quoted exchange from the Cleveland Leader shows a woman expressing fear that her husband, a criminal lawyer, spends so much time with such men that she worries he may become tainted by their ways.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a universal kidney remedy curing catarrh and kidney disease. It cites testimonials from John Nimmo of Toronto praising rapid relief and restoration of health, claiming Peruna eliminates poisons and supports heart and digestion.
For sale offers a McCormick binder in nearly new condition at a bargain. Also three Scotch Collie pups from Rex the top stock dog in the county. Contact Ss. V. Wests in Covington, Indiana.
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