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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
2
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For Governor James B. Watson and Fremont Goodwingle for lieutenant governor Fred Sims for secretary of state John O. Gillassen for auditor state Patti Lawrence for superintendent lead the ticket. The names reflect a slate likely to appear on a ballot.
The Republican Party announces A. H. Lindly as a candidate for Representative subject to the party primary decision. The notice is signed by Joan G. Eberle, confirming authorization and party alignment.
Local letters propose Republican nominations for Sheriff Treasurer and Commissioner posts in Fountain County Indiana. Signers include Hillsboro residents Frank M. Shell Perry Hatt James Ellis James C. Claypool, urging candidacy subject to the Republican primary decisions set for June 1908.
An unstyled notice from Veodersburg May 12 1906 announces FRED PARBAM running for re nomination as coroner in the upcoming Republican primary. He thanks voters for past favors.
A reflective aphorism notes that a man who betrays trust plans to repair it when advantage arrives, though the rule remains that such favors rarely materialize for him.
The present national GOP contest will show that one effective performer beats many who merely holler. Congress plans to adjourn in about a week on May 23. Aside from the appropriation measure, prospects favor passage of a child labor bill for the District of Columbia a campaign publicity bill and an emergency currency bill.
Democratic candidate Thomas R. Marshall refuses to start his gubernatorial campaign in Indiana, saying there will be time to inform voters later. The article notes voters are already well informed and that both major party conventions have already done substantial campaigning.
Two weeks remain until Decoration Day and Covington residents are urged to prepare fittingly. The Post has the matter in charge and emphasizes honoring the memory of loyal Union soldiers while stressing the community’s diligent efforts.
A local letter rails against Democratic candidates and tax plans, arguing for road repairs and criticizing the party's tax stance. The writer urges loyalty to the current party while lamenting lack of results and calling for better road funding.
The Baltimore visit of the Methodist conference delegates exposes Speaker Jos eph Cannon’s tactics as dated and self serving. The piece argues his district may reelect him but he will lose stature nationwide and be out of office soon, having benefited Danville and Illinois more than the nation or the Republican Party.
Washington dispatch to the Indianapolis News reports Representative Watson calls the claim that Chas. H. Christopher of Newcastle will be appointed superintendent of the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville false. The dispatch is labeled groundless by Watson.
Mr. Watson refutes News dispatch claims about talks with Christopher and others. He says no promises were made regarding Governor appointments and pledges to serve the state solely on merit, highlighting nonpartisan reforms and the Republican stance on benevolent and penal institutions.
Disjointed notice from VanBuren Township lays out a county Republican convention plan with a combined presiding session. It mentions locations Stone Bluth Vondersurge Blatt Voedtra burg and excludes a single precinct vote. By Order of Committee.
Richland township Republicans will hold their township primary convention to nominate candidates for township trustee and assessor. The event occurs Saturday June 6, 190% at the same locations as the Republican county primary. North precincts vote at Newtown, south precincts at Mellott. By Order of Committee.
The First Church of Christ outlines May 17 services with Bible School at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. preaching on Constrained to Believe. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p.m. and 7 45 p.m. preaching on How To Do Right. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 45 p.m. Minister D H Palmer at 309 Jefferson Street invites public attendance.
J Loeb's Stores advertise a large stock of new carpets with widespread selection and low prices. The notice emphasizes enduring inventory and affordable pricing to attract shoppers.
Fountain county Republicans hold a primary convention to nominate a county ticket for the November 1908 general election. Offices include Prosecuting Attorney, Representative, Treasurer, Sheriff, two Commissioners, Coroner, and Surveyor with polls at listed township locations. John R Harpster chairs the event with W E Bonerake as secretary.
A Washington Herald column argues the Senate affirmed the House on naval funding, backing two battleships as sufficient. It frames the election as a referendum on Roosevelt versus Congress and calls for continued campaigning under Roosevelt's leadership.
A Washington Herald editorial lauds Senate debate over four battleships led by Beveridge and Piles, praising courage and endurance despite a defeat. It notes administration back‑set and questions future cost, while commending Indiana and the Ninth district for their House and Senate roles in the issue.
Young men find the nobbiest ready made suits in the city at J Loeb’s, offering style and value in a broad selection.
The un dersigned has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of Dr. Jacob K. Zinn deceased. The Fountain County Indiana estate is believed solvent. Ida M. Zinn is the administratrix with C. B. Rateliff as attorney. B-15-06-F.
The Fountain county Board of Commissioners invites bids for repairing the grade leading to the Wabash River bridge at Perrysville Indiana. Bids due by 1 pm with bonds equal to bid amount. Plans on file with the County Auditor. board may reject any or all bids. May 6, 1908.
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