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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
4
Republican candidates announce bids for re nomination for sheriff from Van Buren township and recorder from Jackson township pending the Republican primary nominating convention. Dates cited include Saturday April 7 and Saturday April 1 with spellings as read.
Philip Gle. Graths of Wabash township announces candidacy for County Assessor before the Republican primary convention to be held in April.
The article notes Fountain County remains unopened ground for electric rail, with developers pushing east, south and west to create a network within two years. It emphasizes modernization, wealth, enterprise growth and regional links fostering development.
Fountain County Republicans vote in primary convention across townships on April 7 1906 to nominate a county ticket for the November general election. The list of township polling sites includes Attica Shawnee Van Buren Newtown and more. The convention rules set eligibility inspectors and canvassing date April 9 in Covington. The highest vote per office wins the nomination.
At a Tipton smoker on the eve of the congressional convention Congressman Landis argued that Indiana's strong delegation stems from long terms in office. He warned the people pay for such tenure unless results follow and urged not to rest on a few reputations.
The Newcastle purchase of a village site at 100 dollars per acre is described as an admirable and suitable choice for the state real estate utilization though some observers question the decision.
A garbled notice cites Vitpiaric Toescay of Miss Sasa Bo Ante and Worn devoted to the Petterment of the Pecoana Gepernidy of her ION. It mentions the State Woman's National Pooipe and the Rus Tonal Sufferness Association with vague references to business affairs.
The Supreme Court decision handed down Monday favors the government, allowing the examination of corporate records and bank books. It upholds witness rights not to incriminate themselves and supports the President's stance on public welfare against large trusts.
The first common school graduation examination for Troy township will be held at Covington High School on the third Saturday of March. B L Graham and Howard Donaldson were among our pleasant callers Wednesday.
A salesman hawks a so called magic patent tank claimed to prevent water from freezing. If the sale fails he must leave a tank on trial and obtain a receipt noting the goods do not belong to him and he must repay for all tanks taken.
David Barton opens a new clothing store in the C. W. Dice room offering gents furnishings foods hats and caps. The shop is being prepared to be up to date and Barton is described as a top local clothier known to the community.
Unclear OCR text references a loan and interest details with scattered terms. The readable fragments mention festivals, possibly a general note on borrowing terms and rates without complete names or places.
Veterinarian R. A. Craig describes nerv ous exhaustion in pregnant ewes caused by insufficient exercise and stimulative feeding. Early signs include reduced appetite drooping head and unsteady gait. Prevention emphasizes ample winter exercise with mild remedies and cautious feeding. treatment advised only in early stages.
A Sioux City woman named Ida suffers chronic respiratory issues for years. Her doctors recommend a change of climate and praise a treatment that helped her improve significantly after months of use.
For sale or trade a three year lease location at Main Street Danville Illinois. Establish a new business past health reasons and wants to relocate. Address Fred Wake on Main and Warner Streets Danville Illinois. The ad notes new white laces edgings insertions and allovers at J Lueb's store.
A fragmented look at Warren County area notes tenant Frank Tanner on Mack Huggahs farm near Foster and Lanter family moving to Smith Laytons farm in Dresser. It mentions Zu fall coal mine lease, the State Line bank location in Illinois, and drift toward an interurban line from State Line to Lafeyette amid editor's fears of local towns losing status. It ends with Foster post office fading and rural routes sustaining mail.
The region shows movement with schools closing in Mound and township shifts noted in Went and Steuben. Dresser blacksmith plans to relocate to Tab on the Indiana Harbor in Prairie township while H P Layton recovers at home. Birds like robins and meadow larks signal spring, with hopeful weather.
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