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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
4
Letters to the editor request Republican nominations for Fountain county Sheriff and Wabash township Trustee. Signatories include Robert H. Kerk James E. Twiddy and Chas M Cogtss urging Republican voters to decide.
The next campaign area targets Ohio Indiana New Jersey and New York. Discussion focuses on a temperance plank in the Democratic state platform advocated by Ralston. Billy Blodgett perhaps should have a photo of it from last Saturday.
A Friday-Saturday scene shows saloon forces ahead two to one over temperance in a local Democratic vote. Schwin and Ralston led the saloon side to victory, confirming their political edge in the contest. The piece notes a two column advertisement praising the Indianapolis Daily News and a critical front-page piece titled Discovered a Mare's Nest criticizing the paper and its state correspondent.
Horatio Seymore Kaufman showcased his temperance stance and opposition to party bosses at last Saturdays convention. He clashed with J. B. Schwin, the bosses favored candidate tied to saloon interests, in a strong floor showing.
Across the state saloon men rally behind Samuel Ralston delegates to the Democratic state convention. Townships like this one and counties such as Monroe Hamilton Green Montgomery show support aligning with Tom Taggart. The temperance plank favored by Ralston thus pleases saloon interests.
The paper reiterates support for the President’s re nomination and predicts a president elect outcome. It accuses the Attica Ledger editor and his allies of mudslinging and asserts Whickcar faction involvement, while defending Wilkey and allies and urging party harmony.
Grandama Schw in accuses James E Watson of schemes to gain power while Watson disavows false charges regarding Wingate. The Advance notes a tariff revision push by the district convention, urging prudent timing and for Republicans to lead a careful change without destabilizing business, aligning with local representatives.
The past week witnessed several marriage licenses issued by Clerk Madden. Couples include Jos Merryman with Edna McDonald, Elmer Arnold with Lulu May Finney, Jerry Mariatte with Ester Clawson, Milton Beach with Laura Melton, Fred Carter with Dot Woodrow, Ephraim Newman with Goldie Smith, Fred Smith with Flora Duval, A Lewis Ahren with Mayme Carter, and David Ellis with Clara Pershberger.
Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 am Epworth League 6 pm preaching 7 pm Thursday prayer meeting 7 pm Official Board first Monday Ladies Aid third Thursday W F M S first Thursday Epworth League social third Friday Bend church Ladies Aid second Friday at Mr and Mrs Challen Spinning Pastor Frank K Dougherty Farm sale ad Wilkey Bonebrake Wabash Township Republican convention March 27 1908 2 30 pm Nomination for town ship trustee and township assessor Pinealve Carbolized ad sold by Hedges Drag Co
Sunday school at East Liberty drew a good crowd while families and neighbors shared updates from nearby towns. The column lists visits, meals, and social events, including changes of residence and kindly well wishes for Mrs. Bennie Dotson’s health.
Mrs Mary Meyer and others report long standing coughs and catarrh cured or relieved by Peruna. Testimonials describe improved sleep, stronger appetite, clearer complexion, and regained health after using Peruna. The piece notes Peruna as a preventative against consumption and endorses open air treatment.
Advertises monthly trips on the Wabash on the first and third Tuesdays to western regions at a very low rate. Inquiries directed to E. W. Richerson. Promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative to strengthen weak stomach and internal nerves and prevent digestion problems, heart pains, and kidney weakness. The Hedgea Drug Co sells the remedy.
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