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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
8
A Republican platform statement declares support for organized labor and wage earners, calls for fair and equitable labor laws, and endorses arbitration in labor disputes. An advertisement promoting Mi o na stomach care by The Hedges Drug Co. urges lasting relief.
The document advocates settling international disputes by arbitration and favors arbitration between capital and labor. It notes 30 days trial and a $1.00 offer on pins for back relief. It promotes a kidney bladder and blood tonic as a sale item by Hedges Drug Co with a satisfaction guarantee.
Earl Harper and Miss Florence Oeton were married Friday evening by Squire Adam Justus at his west city home. The couple, well known locally, received best wishes for a joyful married life from many friends.
The Republican platform asserts child labor is a national evil to end through federal action. It calls Congress to use full power to eradicate child labor nationwide, contrasting with harsh realities of slavery in parts of the country. The piece also endorses Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup as a pleasant nonconstipating remedy for children.
J M Voliva a Greencastle resident died at his East Washington street home after a stroke on April 5. Born near Newtown Fountain county July 1 1849 he was 55 at his last birthday and leaves a wife one son and three daughters Olivia Myrtle Frye Williams and Miss Olivia was a teacher in Napanee. He came to Greencastle in 18 and was a longtime M E guard and Mason.
In Fulton township a convention at Silverwood nominated Joe Starkey for trustee and John Osborn for assessor. Both men are hailed as excellent citizens and expected to win this fall. A money refund is offered if Hyome fails to cure caterth without stomach dosing.
The Newtown and Mellett schools held their commencement Thursday night despite bad weather. Lawrence McTurrin, assistant superintendent of public instruction and Republican nominee for Superintendent, delivered the address.
The Millcreek township Democrats set their convention for Saturday May 23 in the afternoon at Yeddo at 2 o clock. Nominees on this ticket include trustee candidates John R K Teegarden and Henry Lawson and assessor Howard Jones. Kingman will be well represented and active in the event.
A St. Louis chemist promotes a liquid remedy named Zemo to treat eczema pimples dandruff and itching by drawing germs and poisons to the skin surface and destroying them. It is sold nationwide with free trial packages from KE W Rose Medicine Co St Louis MO and agency in Covington Ind by The Hedges Drug Co showcasing cures.
An advertisement explains acetylene made from calcium carbide and water produces bright, cool odorless light. It notes carbide costs 3 1/4 cents per pound, candlepower cheaper than kerosene, and urges readers to request installation quotes by sending house details to Acetylene Jones at 3 Adams St Chicago.
Attorney Clyde Jans says the Ninth district convention was the largest and most enthusiastic yet and that Martin A Morrison will likely win the congressional nomination. Fountain county balking members prevented first ballot victory, but Jans expects Morrison strong in Montgomery county and across the district. The Crawfordsville Review notes broad support for Morrison.
Charles F. Meitzler of Covington announces he will apply at the June term 1904 of the Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a room fronting North on Liberty Street. The business location is described as the west one third of lot 74 in the town of Covington.
A certified decree directs a public sale of a $480.35 judgment plus interest and costs. David Ferguson is plaintiff and Charles E. Pritchard et al are defendants. the sale will be to the highest bidder at the specified location per the Fountain Circuit Court order.
Public sale at the Fountain County courthouse in Indiana on May 23 1908 between 10 am and 2 pm of rents and profits for over seven years from specified parcels in Fountain County. If rents fail to cover sums, the fee simple of the described lands may be sold to satisfy the debt with costs. Sheriff John R. Hardesty announces the sale. Attorney H C Yount represents the plaintiff. May 1, 1908.
Plaintiff O P Lewis files complaint in Fountain Circuit Court to quiet title against unknown nonresidents of Indiana. Defendants include listed heirs and spouses with residences as unknown or in Illinois and California. Notice directs appearance by June 8 1908. case set for April term in Covington Court House.
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