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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
2
Fragments report Covington subscription details and printing services. Chatham informs Shelbyville and Indianapolis visitors praise political unity and sound money gains. Editorial urges town solidarity, fair competition, and growth through cooperation. McKinley era Treasury news cites February receipts exceeding a million daily and large customs revenue.
An agreement among district and county GOP chairs sets a mass convention in Fountain County for Saturday March 12 at 2 pm to elect delegates to the Crawfordsville congressional meeting on May 24 1898. Township delegate counts, meeting sites, and a county clerk race update by Perry Hart are detailed.
From Crawfordsville a report says Montgomery county gravel roads are ruined by heavy hauling during wet seasons with losses estimated at 50000 dollars. A plan is urged to bar seamsters from using cra yer roads when damage is likely and to back a broader good roads reform. Farmers may oppose taxes now but expect long term benefits and New Jersey precedents are cited.
The county slate lists a compact slate of Democratic nominees with some populist office seekers. It names candidates for local positions and hints at party coordination across factions.
A private meeting in Ht. C. Yount's office exposed infighting among populist leaders. Tom Lief and Morris Bowling are blamed for pursuing office over party principles while once pivotal figures like John Whitehall and George Galloway were ignored.
The Williamsport Republican profiles Joseph M. Rabb as a candidate for Supreme Judge of Indiana's Third District. Born February 1 1846 in Covington, he grew up in Vermillion County, served three years in Company Sixth Indiana Cavalry, and earned an honorable discharge in 1865.
A lengthy obituary outlines Judge Rabb’s early life in Perrysville and Asbury now DePauw, his study under Brown & Wagner in Williamsport, partnership with Judge Jos. H. Brown, and rapid legal success. It credits his election to the Circuit Court in 1882, two re-elections, and fifteen years of continuous service, noting his popularity, fair conduct, and extensive experience throughout central and western Indiana.
An ad urges scoffers to try Carter's Cough Cure for coughs colds and lung troubles. It notes many patients are converted by the remedy and lists common ailments like asthma bronchitis and grippe. Sold by Lee Allen for 25 cents.
High School notes report Miss Nora Campbell has passed the required examination and will begin. Mr. Millis praises 9 B group, Alvah DeHaven ends term, Miss Martha Dryden moves to Civic Park. Evening visits to McManamy sugar camp, sugar and candy enjoyed late. Bat boys exercise routines noted and Guy Coflug wins a debate on Wednesday morning.
A mixed listing shows prices for newspapers including Republican and InterOcean at 1.50, Indianapolis Journal 1.75, Globe Democrat, New York Tribune, Toledo Blade, Indiana Farmer at 30, with noted BLHO and R175 references.
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