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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
4
Advertising terms for length of contract and insertions. One year contracts cost 8 cents per inch, six months or under one year 9 cents per inch, contracts under six months 10 cents per inch. Single insertions 8 cents per line. Two or more insertions 5 cents per line each. Obituaries and certain notices 3 cents per paragraph line.
Letters to the editor announce Republican candidacies for Fountain county Sheriff Robert H Kerr and James E Twiddy for Sheriff. Chas M Coggine seeks Trustee candidacy in Wabash township. The Republican convention will decide nominations and renounce Charles Yerkes as Trustee candidate.
A local political note indicates J. W. Whickcar will run for representative. The report mentions a new anarchist nucleus found in Chicago and notes Fountain County's limited political activity.
The Kentucky legislature elected a Republican U.S. Senator by one vote after a six week contest. The defeat of the Democratic candidate from Fountain County is described as a consequence of political tactics. The piece warns such tactics could boost Logan township candidates and statesmen.
C B Wagner, a staunch Perrysville Republican, attended a Saturday meeting, paid arrears, renewed faith for a year, and collected a premium chart. Highland township, with three Republicans, shows interest in county or township offices. Dr EC Loomis aims for trustee. Joseph H Prather and George R Hicks seek succession to W T Sanders as Third district commissioner.
Saatha Pat Walton Uf Yeddo was in the city on business and others like Hon Andrew Marshall from Veedersburg visited. Rev H K Fox traveled to Chapin Illinois for a marriage, while Frank Smith of Rossville was seen in town. Ads, cows for sale, and medicines fill the column as local life unfolds.
Congressman Chas B Landis was renominated on the first ballot at 11 30 Thursday in Frankfort with 188 votes to 62 for Judge Harness. The convention had 250 total votes. Fountain county cast 27 votes for Landis. Harness nominated by acclamation after the first ballot.
Friday evening at the Methodist church the Epworth League presents a three act program featuring fifty youth in costume. First, Mother Goose with notable characters, then a Fairy land drill and chorus, and finally an operetta A Day in Flowerdom with a flower queen. Cast will be announced next week. Kodol advertised as a stomach remedy by Hedges Drug Co.
On Friday evening March 18 the Epworth League presents an entertainment under the direction of Miss Dorothy Fields and Miss Lul Sedwin. Next Sunday services will focus on the temperance cause with Rev. E S Stumaker of the Indiana Anti Saloon League and possibly an assistant leading a mass meeting in the courthouse Sunday afternoon. Frank K Dougherty, Pastor.
An excursion service via Wabash promotes monthly departures to western regions at low rates. The ad also markets Dr Shoop's Restorative for digestive, heart, and kidney nerve weakness, advising against stomach stimulants and urging testing and official drug sales through Hedges Drug Co.
An advertisement touts Peruna as “the most effective medicine” for la grippe epidemic catarrh. It features testimonials from multiple users including Robi L Madison and Mrs. Jemole W. Gilmore, claiming Peruna restored health after grippe and eased aftereffects and pneumonia.
Worship with preaching at 11 o'clock each Sunday except the first Sunday when the pastor is at Veedersburg. Bible School 10 o'clock led by Elmore Arter. Evening services at 7 with a teachers meeting. Ladies Aid second and fourth Thursdays at 2 30 led by Mrs. Mark Rogers. Sessions first Friday Clerk Fry Bryant. Deacons and Trustees third Wednesday A T Livengood. Messenger Service first and third Fridays at 4.00. Residence 620 Fourth street phone 59.
Sunday School is held every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Worship services occur at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Monthly business meeting is the first Thursday night. Communion on the first Monday in April July and October. The Ladies Aid Society holds an Exchange on the third Saturday each month. Pastor KE Rhoads.
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