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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
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The ticket lists James E Wateck as Governor Fremont Goodwine as Lieutenant Governor Fred Sims as Secretary of State James Bingham as General Quincy A Myers as Supreme Court judge Vid Myers as Appellate Court judge 4 kL Peete as Statistician Lawrence McTurnam as Public Instruction For Joint Senator Julius J Higginia Vermillion For Treasurer Perry Watt For Sheriff Robert Kerr For Coroner J Fred Parham For Surveyor Albert B Wilkinson.
The article discusses Theodore Roosevelt's policies as emblematic of the Republican position and critiques the Democratic stance on reform. It highlights tensions between Marshall Taft and reform agendas, notes opposition to tariff and liquor traffic changes, and mentions Tom Taccari’s past ties to gambling and antiissue stances in the campaign.
Secretary Taft received the presidential nomination on the first ballot at the Chicago convention with 68 votes for Hughes 67 for Cammon 58 for Fairbanks 50 for La Follette 25 for Foraker and 16 for Roosevelt. Three Pennsylvania delegates supported Taft. the Vice Presidency to be named today. Various local residents noted in attendance or visiting Attica and nearby towns.
The band will give a popular concert on the east side of the courthouse lawn Saturday evening. A splendid program has been arranged for the occasion.
The Shawnee Horse Thief Detective Association informs Green’s attorneys that no compromise will be accepted. The group insists the matter be settled entirely in court.
Frank Smith Geo Gressmire and Roy Wilder were arrested at Veedersburg on Tuesday and will be arraigned before Judge Schoonover this afternoon on charges of illegal fishing. Fish commissioners patrol the area and violators face possible trouble under the game law.
Last Friday evening Dr. Shoaf of Veedersburg took what he believed was a headache remedy but found it tasted wrong and realized he had taken cold poison. He swallowed raw eggs and antidotes, fell ill for hours yet recovered and resumed his large practice.
Morning worship will discuss Sabbath Observance and the evening service will feature The Blessing of Cheerfulness with special music. The Whistling Chorus from Children's Day will be repeated and all are invited.
The notice invites the public to attend Sunday services at the First Church of Christ on June 21 with Bible School at 10 a.m. and sermons at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. A Thursday prayer meeting is held. Minister D. H. Patner at 309 Jefferson Street.
Benton democracy names nominees for auditor Lemuel Shipman Gilboa recorder Ray Gillispie Oak Grove sheriffs Frank Shackelton Center treasurer Henry Bolt Bolivar commissioner first district William Lawson Grant commissioner second Frank A Carson Center surveyor James Sheedy Gliboa coroner Lawrence Wilber Shipps Oak Grove. Coroner race settled on second ballot after six nominations.
The Bend church schedules Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a m and morning preaching at 10 a m The Epworth League meets 6 30 p m and worship at 7 30 p m Evening theme The Sabbath and its Observance Text Heb 4 9 Zeal Luke 16 8 Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 Official Board meets first Monday Ladies Aid third Thursday W F M S first Thursday Ladies Aid Bend meets second Children exercises at Bend 2 30 Pastor Frank K Dougherty.
The Covington Indiana Board of Health orders all property owners and occupants within the city limits to cut and destroy all weeds and noxious plants on their lots alleys and streets or face penalties. Noncompliance by July 10 1908 will incur penalties and costs charged to the property. Alva L Spinning secretary signs this notice.
Two two year old mules missing from the farm of J L Goben near Foster Indiana. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Contact John L Goben in Danville at phone number six.
Clerk Madden issued several marriage licenses in the past week including Ross Brewer to Emma Ashmore, Edwin A. Curtis to Edith E. Picken Nye LaBaw to Okie Shaw Elmer E Keyt to Eula J Riffe Floyd Richardson to Nellie Nash Goldin Dunbar to Ruby Keefer Clarence F Nelson to Mamie Peters Joseph C Roberts to Nora F Lancaster Ora Stearman to Jennie Julian Earl Harger to Florence Weston James I Marlatt to Georgia Pearson Deverter Gill to Myrtle M Sellars William McDonald to Emma Hems Homer Bush to Nellie Bennett.
Edwin C. Dotson as Superintendent Ira H. McIntyre Latin and Principal Miss Neilie Rogers History Miss Alma Board English Miss Olive Coffeen Science Thos B Gil Mathematics Grades list names for grammar and primary classes Agnes Meehan principal 7th grade etc The high school faculty shows strength but grades require stronger teachers The board aims for high standards and urges thorough work in grades to instill self reliance The music and drawing teacher to be shared with Veedersburg as before
Mrs Frank Robinson was in Attica Wednesday. Charles Bushman and wife were in Covington Monday. Thomas Crafter and wife and Mrs Mary Todd of Stone Bluff were callers here Tuesday morning. George Hckman and family spent Saturday night and Sunday with friends at Riverside. Misses Margaret and Lottie Beymer of Attica were guests of home folks over Sunday. John Hopkins had business in Danville Thursday. Mrs Wm Shifer and children and Miss Blanche Glover visited from Friday until Monday with Arch Glover and wife at Ambia. Charles Smoot and Miss Susie Walls of Fithian were guests of the former's sister, Mrs John Ennis over Sunday. Mrs Sarah Shaffer, Mrs Mary Lathrop and Mrs Maud Frenzel and daughters took dinner Friday with Mire Thomas Coz.
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