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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1910
Page
2
One year contracts priced at 8 cents per inch. Six months to under a year rate is g cents per inch. Contracts under six months cost 10 cents per inch. Metal base electros priced at 6 cents per inch.
J. M. Evans M D announces candidacy for County Auditor from Richland township. He states he runs at the will of Republican voters and will pursue the office at the proper convention time.
Leroy Sanders declares his candidacy for Clerk of the Fountain Circuit Court as a Republican contender after the convention. He notes four years in office and Civil War service. He also reports prior campaigns and finances.
A compact exhortation urging steadfast performance of duty, asserting honor rests on each person’s contribution and moral resolve in civic or personal endeavors.
The text emphasizes growth arising from directed energy and the need for proper directing forces to ensure responsible development. It frames responsibility as intrinsic to growth and stresses governance of energy use.
A columnist argues that playful teasing is harmless if not taken seriously by the target, warning against turning humor into cruelty and noting that abuse is not a valid debating tactic.
CubicaGo seeks action on a supposed Biz Hat Pin threat and urges sending James Beasly Jr to Attica for questioning on the stand in the investigation.
The piece argues that a dutiful obedient youth gains trust and strength of character, with the world recognizing this. It states the converse is true and emphasizes starting with proper home upbringing to achieve future success.
Four years ago the county embraced a slogan promising tax reductions and trimmed public expenditure. Voters are urged to compare current tax receipts with four years past and review the Commissioners' Annual Report distributed by the County Auditor for campaign use.
A brief editorial compares selfish leaders to a dog in the manger who blocks others from using resources. It asserts that such masters in business and politics provoke unity among the people to purge bad characters. Honest individuals refuse to shield friends who hinder success.
The Covington Friend notes the GOP aims to disclose truth to voters while accusing Democrats of supporting grabs and grafts. It cites eleven Indiana Democratic congressmen as trustworthy for opposing trusts, framing the fight as about public interest versus special interests.
A world economy has long valued individuals who combine intelligence with energetic effort, shaping premium markets and leadership across industries. The emphasis on cognitive skill paired with practical drive sustains innovation and competitiveness worldwide.
A short aphorism notes that smoking harms readiness, claiming cigarette consumption undermines soldiers’ effectiveness across all walks of life.
The speaker rejects a charge that a few control all seats calling the county organization united. Vowing loyalty to voter conscience Republicans aim for harmony and high-minded ideals, dismissing petty politics and malice as unfit for the November race.
Judge Schoonover’s ruling last Friday upholds the remonstrators in the Beckelhymer road dispute. The piece argues contractors ignored highway law, officials tolerated graft, and calls for thorough investigation and accountability by a county attorney under public scrutiny.
In Fountain County the Republican stock rises like hogs with a 240 majority outside Logan township. Republicans there form a united front and will remain loyal as responsibility rests with the ticket and organization.
At a Tuesday meeting the state committee adopted amendments to party rules and set a one day state convention for April 5 with March 26 as the universal date to choose delegates. The move aims to streamline proceedings and reduce long speeches, signaling a focused Republican effort in Indiana.
Oscar Phobus of Wabash township is named by Democrats as a likely candidate for county recorder. He is described as an excellent young Democrat though it has been long since a Democrat held the recorder’s chair.
Warren C. Bowers, editor of the Hillsboro Times, is a likely candidate for the Democratic nomination for county recorder. He was in the city Saturday conferring with local Democratic leaders, and his friends say his entry would be noticed if he decides to run.
The passage notes a split in the Democratic party with McIrvin Gray-Schwin backing Nelse White against Willett of Shawnee as the Democrats confront a likely rupture before the convention. Republicans largely back John T. Nixon, praising his conservatism, character, and party loyalty.
James Claypool and Tom Purdue of Shawnee are named by Republicans as potential Commissioner candidates in that district. The pair are praised as upright businesspeople and citizens, with a duel for the ticket likely if either runs. Copeland’s district may see a strong candidate, while C Lewis Green is the only Republican figure tied to Prosecuting Attorney. Democrats look to nominate Sam Simms, with voters to decide in a lively contest.
Sentiment in the county demo crate favors an early convention while Republicans prefer to wait for Democratic candidates. The current outlook suggests each Republican office may be filled by an extraordinarily strong man, signaling a decisive political moment.
The Attica Press and Logan township insurgents dispute a Republican effort to place candidates from Logan on the ticket. The group denies being sent by named regulars or backing Nixon, claiming they acted as Republicans seeking a strong ticket and the party’s overall success. They accuse the press of stirring trouble and reveal internal maneuvering to block Nixon if he runs.
A basketball game will be held in McGeorge Hall next Saturday evening between Yeddo High School and the Young Men's Christian League. Proceeds help Covington boys with association room expenses. Admission is 20c for men and 15c for ladies.
Harvey Porter Layton born August 2 1871 died February 16 1910 aged 38 5 14 leaves wife father one brother three sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were conducted last Tuesday at the Mason home with a Marshfield minister officiating burial in Baltimore cemetery.
For rent a seven room house plus 24 acre garden patch and 8 acre pasture located one mile south of Covington. House may be rented separately. Prospective tenants should call 526 before visiting.
A Boston Transcript writer notes a near dismissal of the elocution teacher who pressed pupils to add expression in recitations. He criticized dull delivery and urged students to open their mouths and throw themselves into the lines with more fervor.
A concise note warns against over emphasis in narration. It frames honesty as essential to telling tales plainly and swiftly without embellishment.
The article notes public fear over food and drink, calling current times the bacillus and microbe age as debated by Ribblesdale in the House of Lords. It frames historical ages from palaeolithic to red sandstone as context for the microbial age claim.
A pragmatic note on filial duty as the bedrock of virtue echoes Cicero. The quotation highlights children’s dutiful behavior as essential to developing moral character and social order.
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