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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
1
The item lists visits from E H Nebeker to Veedersburg Ed Carlson from Attica and J H Depper of Chicago in town J D Lindville Cain ex trustee and Hillsboro businessman visit town. Loeb's promotes neues goods and suits while Kingman and Attica host horse shows.
For top wool prices take it to M. Herzog. He boosted Covington to become Indiana’s standout wool marketplace.
A subsidy of 1 percent on assessed township values is proposed to back Fountain Warren Traction’s electric line through Covington. Supporters argue the 25 cents per $100 bill will spark freight and passenger traffic, raise property values by about 10 percent, and create 100 jobs with a $250,000 power house and car barns. The measure aims to connect Covington to wider markets, settle the county seat issue, and boost long term growth, with four equal installments and broad local backing.
O B Ratcliff took the oath to fill the unexpired term of Clyde Wyand in Warren Circuit Court. The new prosecutor, an Abe Lincoln type figure, is expected to deliver strong results for the district and will move to open office in the city.
The supreme court ruled Friday that once a circuit court fixes the amount of ditch cleanup and repair for an adjoining land-owner its decision is final and not appealable. The ruling arose from the Pittsburg, Ft. Wayne & Chicago Railway Co case in Kosciusko County. Be advised Maple City Soap users will attest to its value.
A Fountain county political column urges timely nominations by both major parties. It argues for strong, nonweak candidates, notes the likely field for Republican and demo populist tickets, and warns against renominating four year term incumbents. Republicans prepare to outline campaign plans for 1902.
The editorial argues the city election lacked significance as no Republican ticket ran and suggests a clean fight on principle in the future. It states that a strong independent ticket could win if properly organized and urges defeating any candidate out of line.
The county convention in August should nominate only strong, staunch Republicans. Select the best men with personal popularity and electability, ensuring geographic balance to avoid conflicts. A winning ticket depends on firm character, political skill, and coordinated effort by all Republicans.
Burglars hit Spenser plant Tom Coffing and J L Allen on Tuesday night. They pried a rear window at Spenser, took about a dollar from the cash drawer, silk stockings, socks, skirts, laces totaling around 100 dollars, four hats valued at 25 dollars, and left a wood file and a velvet stool impression. Coffing’s window yielded knives and razors worth about 15 dollars. Allen’s shop yielded nothing. no clues found.
The article urges Covington to begin preliminary arrangements for a comprehensive Fourth of July program. It stresses early planning and advertising to attract attendees from all areas to celebrate in Covington’s historic setting.
William Heisner purchased the Lou Hetfield lots and buildings including the Haines restaurant Shaff saloon and the rear livery barn for 3200 dollars. He plans to build business rooms and a hotel above in the near future.
Wick Crane was called to Alvin Illinois on Saturday due to the serious illness of his daughter Mrs Huella Bitler who is not expected to recover. Crane returned Tuesday afternoon and voiced little hope for her recovery.
The wheat and oats outlook is weaker than expected as drought and unusually cool conditions persist. The report notes poorer yields than those projected about two months prior, reflecting recent adverse weather impacts.
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