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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
1
The Benton county papers praise the Monday Republican primary, praising voter turnout, the vote for favored candidates, and the decline of delegate conventions. Observers note first terms for incumbents and a rising enthusiasm among new party supporters across Center and other precincts.
Observed Leather Wedding as Mr. and Mrs Man ford Van Dorn were surprised Wednesday evening of last week for their third wedding anniversary. Friends presented leather gifts including a pair of little red shoes. The gathering was pleasant and noted in the Republican.
Daniel Bowers, who served time in the county jail for refusing to testify at the Drake trial and was recently freed by court order, filed a bill with the board of Commissioners for the term. The request included 40 days cleaning jail and sink at 25 cents, plus $1000 for care of the sick for 2 days and 1 night, totaling $3.700 PSA or sed cag score $1700. The board turned down the bill. future moves by Mr. Brown are uncertain.
Reverend Palmer gave a comprehensive talk on Mormonism at the M E Church on Wednesday evening to an appreciative audience. The subject remains a live issue and should be heard as delivered by Mr. Palmer.
The young people's dancing club of this city will hold a popular entertainment at Cardiff hall Tuesday evening. All club members are requested to attend this dance.
Hon. Dan Simms of LaFayette, formerly a city resident, is being boomed by many Democratic friends statewide for the nomination to governor. Dan is described as a good lawyer and a strong campaigner who would lead the ticket effectively.
About eighty Republicans gathered at the Auditors office on Monday evening to elect a city party organization for the upcoming campaign. Dr J P Buckner was chosen chairman and John Lafourette secretary treasurer by acclamation, with ward committees named as E M Bood Charles Tinsley and H J Boord. The meeting closed with strong party spirit and optimism for a straight Republican ticket.
Lew Kerr of Newtown is appointed State Superintendent of the Indiana Aberdeen Angus cattle exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition. Persons wishing to enter the class should communicate with Mr. Kerr.
The county council met in the Auditor's office to consider funding for approaches to the Perrysville bridge and a proposed new bridge by Warren county at Independence. Major delegations from Logan and Davis townships urged the appropriation while estimates show about 10 000 needed for both grades.
Mr and Mrs O A Greenly celebrated their gold wedding anniversary at the old home farm three miles south of Veedersburg. Family and friends attended, with letters from absent relatives and a grand dinner served at a single table. The couple expressed gratitude for blessings and happiness.
James C. Witt appointed post master at Newtown succeeding Milton Leatherman who resigned due to poor health. Leatherman served as post master at Newtown prior to his departure.
The Leaders announce the tenth annual sale starting March 12 with a half page ad on page 8 highlighting bargains and advantages. Haas is advertised as a featured attraction and customers are urged to study the ad carefully.
The note claims Your Eyes can be successfully treated by Dr Faith who will be at the Tremont every Friday with work guaranteed. No further details or context accompany the claim.
Republicans of this Congressional District meet in Noblesville on Tuesday March 7 1904 at 1 30 p m to select two delegates and alternates to the National Convention and to nominate one presidential elector for November. Fountain County has 14 delegates already selected.
Having rented the farm the owner offers a public sale at the Lusad der home farm 1 mile north of Perrysville starting at 10 a m Items include 5 work horses 1 colt 3 years old 6 milk cows to fresh next month 6 brood sows to farrow in May 2 shoats about 70 pounds each 100 bushels oats 200 bushels corn farm implements many items listed such as a wagon McCormick binder mower Black Hawk planter John Deere disc cultivator hay rakes harrows and more notes limited space may omit further details
All sums 85 and under for cash in hand. For sums over 5 a 9 month credit with note and approved security. Interest at 8 percent from date not paid at maturity. 6 percent discount for cash. No goods removed until terms complied. Homer Lusadder. C. W. Cowan, Auctioneer.
Dr Spinning has installed a large Ex-Ray and Electrical machine at his office above Ost and Davis grocery. The device will be used for examinations and electrical treatments in his medical practice. A fuller description will follow.
A March 19 sale at Covington barns in Indiana will offer 75 head of horses and mules. A nine month credit is available and buyers can select from a choice lot. Parmer McMahon sponsors the sale.
One way colonist tickets at very low rates to California Washington Oregon Idaho Montana and Utah on sale daily from March 1 to April 30 1904. For full rates and particulars call agents Big Four Route or write Warren J Lynch General Pass and Ticket Agent Cincinnati Ohio.
The M E Church schedules Sunday services with sermons at 10 30 in the morning on Christians as Rivers of God and at 7 in the evening on A Grip and a Password You Ought to have.
A large animal sale titled Farmer by McMahon invites buyers to Covington Indiana for March 19. The event highlights horses and mules available for purchase.
Two factions plan mass meetings next Monday to nominate counselmen in wards except the third where a primary is set for Monday afternoon at Fred Wilson's shop from one to six. A mayor clerk treasurer and marshal primary will occur Tuesday at city hall from six in the morning to six in the evening. The article argues the division will enable machine work and show rank and file strength.
Jean Dunlap Clem of the Metropolitan School of Music Indianapolis thanks H G Payton for lending the Rich men piano for a recital at the M E church last Friday. She compliments its brilliancy and quick responsive tone and notes many others praised the instrument.
Encaustic painting used warmed bees wax and pigments applied with brushes or spatulas. The Greeks and Romans employed hot cauterium to glaze surfaces, while wax resin blends created varnishes. Red wax was used for royal signatures, giving rise to the word ink from incausticum.
The Covington girls basketball team traveled by noon train Friday to Kingman to face Kingman High School. They arrived around 3 PM and were greeted by students and locals at the hotel. The game drew a large crowd at the opera house and Covington won 10 to 2, returning home Saturday morning content with the royal reception.
The Democratic County Central Committee met in Veedersburg and decided to nominate the county ticket by a delegate convention at Veedersburg on July 26 if enough candidates are found to fill the slate.
Six young ladies who confessed at recent services will receive Christian baptism at the church. Preaching will occur next Sunday morning and evening at the usual hours, with Saturday night services preceding.
Tourist rates listed for Georgia Texas Florida Louisiana West Virginia and Mississippi with daily on sale until April 80 1904 and stop over privileges at various points noted.
The albatross performs an elaborate courtship on land at Laysan Island in the Pacific. Pairs bow and spar with their bills, puffed chests and strange struts accompany grunts and castanet sounds. As the display grows, more birds join, sometimes up to forty.
A London paper tells of a bold Yankee who opened a Birmingham shop next to an established trader. The elder rival hit back with a sign declaring fifty years of existence. The next day the Yankee countered with Established yesterday and No old stock.
Licorice was highly valued as a medicinal in early English history under Elizabeth I. It was seen as a sovereign cough remedy and a profitable crop. The name derives from two Greek words meaning sweet root, with the root originally imported from Spain. Licorice extract remains in candy and lozenges and must come from dried roots for color quality.
In a Saint Paul Pioneer Press item Margie, four, politely informs a doctor that her baby brother is dead after he asks about him. The quip highlights the child's blunt candor and care in phrasing.
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