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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1906
Page
4
Charles R. Milford announces candidacy for judge of the Sixty First Judicial Circuit comprising Fouptsin County. The Republican primary is scheduled for April 7, 1906.
William Colvert states he will seek the Republican nomination for the Indiana General Assembly representing Fountain County subject to the Fountain County primary convention to be held on April 7, 1906. He signs the notice Very Truly.
Fred S Purnell of Van Buren township declares his candidacy for the office of Prosecuting Attorney in the judicial circuit. He submits this message as an announcement subject to Republican primary voters at the convention on April 7 1906.
A collection of candidate notices from Davis Van Buren Jackson and Roy townships announcing runs for Prosecuting Attorney Clerk Auditor County Treasurer Sheriff and Recorder subject to the Republican Primary Nominating Convention to be held Saturday April 7 1906. Endorsing editor urges fair conduct at the primary to stimulate party growth.
In the Dave Sherrick trial the defense will press Governor Hanly as the issue, but the public will seek the real question of embezzlement and proper punishment. Repayment to the state may mitigate, but not remit, the penalty if he is found guilty.
W. W. Layton the Covington Bank cashier was chosen as Secretary of the Republican county committee. The new arrangement places both chairman and secretary in Covington, enhancing close contact with local party operations.
Four editorial associations in Indiana will meet at Lake Winona next summer likely in August. The organizers aim to provide a full week of activities and many editors plan to bring their families to the resort for the event.
Indiana's home market shows 547,057 taxpayers and 361,057 families owning homes. Among them 196,940 own without debt, while 185,996 families rent. State Statistician Joseph A. Stubbs released the figures.
The Tipton convention revealed growing opposition to Mr Landis and machine methods. Fountain County has broken the ice and shows resolve to resist the boss crowd, backing a strong candidate for two years hence and urging the community to stand firm.
Indiana bureau of statistics reports rising divorces and falling marriages. Marriages fell from 28,301 in 1904 to 26,797 in 1905 while divorces rose from 3,440 to 8,840. One divorce occurred per eight marriages in 1904 and per seven marriages in 1905.
The Boswell Enterprise notes that Daniel Storms' resismation hinges on Governor Hanlv's view of state interests. It suggests railroad legislation can wait until the next regular session unless conditions warrant a convening of the legislature sooner. The governor acts by what he believes serves public good.
Governor Ha nal y will name a state education panel to study teachers' pay. The findings will form a report for the next legislative session. A winter State Teachers' Association resolution urged such a commission, and educators from across the state will serve. The salary question has drawn considerable attention and yielded gains in recent years.
Noblesville Ledger reports Covington candidate Ratcuirr announced at the Tipton convention plans to run in 1908 despite Mayor Brouse opposing a name. Howard county delegates split on support. Tipton County reportedly backs ex-Judge Mount for 1908, signaling crowded candidate fields ahead of two years.
The speaker argues Covington has too many saloons harming merchants and public safety. Fewer licensed houses would cut violations, improve profits, and enable closer enforcement. The plan urged by the new city council is to raise licenses to the limit. Think a minute.
Examiners hired by Governor Hanly began reviewing the Secretary of State Storms accounts this week. Storms reportedly owes the state between 5000 and 6000 dollars including 2944.41 in interest from 1900 automobile law funds and 700 from foreign incorporation funds. A 1000 dollar fee for commissions to justices of the peace is questioned, with the committee aiming to pinpoint exact fees collected. Storms plans to vacate April 1. Fred A Sims to succeed.
Church officials will hold a business meeting with the pastor at the church at 2 p.m. Saturday. Preaching by the pastor is scheduled for Sunday morning and evening. All are invited.
Elliot Hancock and Eva L Hancock were married Wednesday at 5 30 p m in Danville at the residence of Rev Bradley on Kimbrell Street with a small gathering of friends present.
Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned until twelve o clock for the erection and completion of a four room addition to the Mellett school building in Fountain County Indiana Plans and specifications by Richards and VanCleve architects. Plans may be seen at the undersigned office. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved A certified check of 500 must accompany each bid and a bond for faithful compliance will be required bid bond to meet approval of the Board Dated March 8 1906 3-86 Iw
An ad feature from The Hartman Sanitarium promotes Peruna as a remedy for female catarrh and related pains. It includes testimonials from Mrs. Matie Bradford and Mable Bradford praising relief, urges readers to write for free medical advice, and notes confidential physician correspondence.
Petition to improve two county line road segments between Fountain and Parke counties Indiana seeks grading and graveling to form a complete county line road system. Exhibit A maps the lines and gaps. act of March 7 1905 governs construction and maintenance costs. Hearing set April 3 1906 before Fountain County Board of Commissioners. J T Bell auditor. attorney Co W Dice. The ad ends with a retail plug for White Goods at J Loeb stores.
In Fountain Circuit Court Fountain County Indiana a notice to non resident defendants in a suit by Morrison et al seeking to quiet title to real estate. Defendants named include the Fry family and their unknown heirs with a May 1 1906 appearance deadline before the April 1906 term begins. Attorneys Fry Bryant Ratcliff and Sheridan for the plaintiff.
Offer of home money to loan on first mortgage security at reasonable interest rates.
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