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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
8
A Seymore Republican letter urges state action to require school boards to publish detailed annual expense records. It notes current law allows no financial reporting to citizens and argues publicity by officials is essential. The governor vetoed a similar 1903 bill as graft, while Seymore’s board provided a report to the governor.
The Sullivan Times praises Governor Hanly for using public money wisely, enforcing law, and acting loyally on oath. It argues he has become the strongest figure with the masses and urges others in both parties to adopt a people centered policy.
Real estate transfers reported for Fountain County include deeds from David Mead to P. H. Lawrence and A Troytp for 600 dollars, and from James Heffelfinger to John W. Kaler for 400 dollars. Multiple lot and acreage transfers occur in Veedersburg Hillsboro and Stringtown, with amounts ranging from 100 to 3,000 dollars and properties including blocks, additions, and farms.
The article recounts reports of giant fossils and oversized creatures across history. It notes supposed human giants from ancient times, a ten foot turtle unearthed in India later housed in the British Museum, and a threefold larger land lizard discovered near Maidstone. It describes a plated marine lizard from the Rocky Mountains and a colossal American triceratops skull with horns and a beaked jaw, all framed by 19th century speculation.
A garbled excerpt shows phrases about near appointment, disappointment, and a remark on life likened to a spider. The text includes brief attributions to Swift and fragmentary dialogue with uncertain context.
J R Dunlap purchased the C M McCabe property adjoining T M Rinn on Liberty Street and plans to move there in the near future.
Texas Southwest draws homeseekers with cheaper lands and milder climate. March 6 and 20 travel deals offer half fare one way tickets and round trips under one way fare to Southeast Missouri Arkansas and Louisiana. L.O. Schaefer invites readers to request maps folders and rates from Cotton Belt Route Indianapolis Indiana.
A public sale will be held at the James Elwell residence on the east side of the creek from Snoddy's Mills at 10 a.m. Thursday March 8 1906. Items include 5 horses, 15 cattle with milch cows and calves, corn in crib, farming implements, harness, wagons, and blacksmith tools. Terms: credit of 9 months without interest.
Auction notices describe Wilmer Sheffer farm sale 44 miles southwest of Williamsport on March 6 1906 with horses cattle hogs wagons mowers plows and farm gear plus 10 acres wheat 10 acres of wheat in field terms include 10 months credit cash options and five percent cash discount. A second sale near Covington Indiana on March 8 1906 lists mares cows brood sows harvest gear and household goods with nine month credit and cash options.
All sums over 500 dollars require purchaser to give his note with approved freehold security. If not paid at maturity, interest runs from date until paid. Sums of 5 dollars and under to be paid in cash. David Elwelis Col A G Madden auctioneer.
Public sale at our home on the Perrysville and Covington road four miles north of Perrysville four miles south of Covington and twelve miles east of Danville Illinois. Wednesday March 7 1906 at 10:30 a m begins with eight head of horses and ten head of sows described in the sale.
State of Indiana Fountain County Fountain Circuit Court issues notice to sell real estate. It names administrator with will annexed Edwin Rabb deceased and heirs Laura I Rabb Lennie Shefer Lottie G Rhodes John J Conover Ruth A Conover and Sampson Reed and Citizens Bank cashier.
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