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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1899
Page
2
Notice announces the Republican and its appurtenances have been sold to Mr T A Clifton of Attica who now possesses the paper. Clifton, a former proprietor, is expected to receive support and patronage as the editor’s license depends on subscription and community benefit.
The notice announces a return home for the Republican newspaper in Fountain and Warren counties. It pledges to uphold Republican principles, serve local interests first, defend principles, and seek cooperation with party workers to achieve good results. Yo AL C LIFTON
The message notes that Patrick's day was celebrated nationwide with the usual parade and wearing of the green. It emphasizes unity with patrons saints and calls Americans to join in the celebration and safeguard mankind against its worst enemy.
The piece notes McKinley as strong Republican timber for the 1900 race amid trials, with Secretary Alger to visit military posts in a private, nonjBowt trip. It mentions Indiana Senator Beveridge planning a Vancouver trip, Dewey and the Oregon’s arrival in Manila Bay, and praise for military actions against Aguinaldo.
The Windsor hotel in New York City burned last Friday morning killing over sixty of its more than two hundred guests. The blaze spread rapidly, panicked guests failed to escape, and the old hotel was reduced to ruins. Meanwhile municipal election preparations begin across many cities as governors and admiral Dewey report control around Manila and urge insurgents toward cooperation.
Many children have the chicken pox in Attica. Jen Loeb of Cincinnati visited his parents. Daniel Mosier, a respected elder, is seriously ill. UB church meetings continue with fair success. A benefit drama by the battery boys is set for Wednesday evening March 22 at the opera house. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Lever visited Covington. Gilbert and son visit his mother in Warren Ohio. City schools begin spring vacation then a nine week term. year ends June 2. A new bowling alley is fitted in the opera house by Lafayette parties. Mrs Town, an elderly lady, died Monday. funeral Tuesday. Judge Rabb of Williamsport reportedly bought the Foster property and plans to move to Attica. the town and Fountain county welcome him.
The Wabash adds two fast mail trains with east arrival at 5 15 a m and west at 9 45 a m both trains non stop here. The handle factory runs extra to fill a large order and remains a strong local employer. Rev Ogden welcomes a new boy in his family bringing his brood to three. Attica ships recruits to the army with several boys enlisting or planning to. Water pipes froze and burst during cold weather. thaw reveals leaks and repairs. The New Hotel and Sanitarium company organized and plans rapid construction to boost Attica’s hospitality and health offerings. Capt John R Connell of the 4th Indiana Volunteers dies after long illness. funeral and lodge services held. Dr Kia’s New Discovery praised for curing respiratory illness. testimonial notes purchase and recovery. Telephone service reaches every city area. fire response urged by sharing location. Advertising promotes Nolo Glo as a tobacco cessation aid with free booklet from Sterling Kennedy Co.
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