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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
2
The Covington republican paper notes a new democratic daily to be launched in Clinton. It states Robert Osborn of the Blue Pencil will preside as managing editor.
A Marion man drinking beer with an egg in it broke his dentures and swallowed half of the set. Doctors report he should digest the remaining portion and await further complications.
Congressman Edgar Dean Crumpacker of Valparaiso refuses a run for governor to stay in Congress. As district boss, his decision likely frees Senator Fremont Goodwine of Williamsport to secure support from the Tenth district delegation.
Late advices say the attorney general will destroy the gambling devices seized in July raids on the French Lick and West Baden casinos. Perry McCart refused to sign papers, citing his prior role for defendants, while a deputy will file in justice court for a June 2 hearing. The Mattingly law authorizes destruction of devices without conviction. The paraphernalia, valued at several thousand dollars, has been stored in Paoli since the raid.
District Republican meetings are held in each congressional district under Chairman Goodrich and Press Secretary Geo B Lockwood. The party views the local party press as influential after the last campaign and aims to align the press with party restraints and leadership.
The Marion Chronicle reports a series of meetings where Republican editors from the district gathered to exchange ideas on boosting party press publicity. It notes the absence of a state organ shifts leverage to smaller papers and criticizes neglect of local papers’ welfare and labor.
The piece lists several Republicans who could seek the lieutenant governorship next year. E. F. Branch of Martinsville leads a slate, with Henry W. Marshall of Lafayette and Eben Wolcott of Wolcott also mentioned. Other names include Senator Goodwine and Hugh T. Miller, plus several northern hopefuls. A Fountain County board action is praised as principled and responsible.
The Fountain County board of commissioners refused to grant a liquor license, ruling the sale would be a nuisance and immoral, beyond their authority yet reflecting a rising conscience. The decision hints at an unwritten reform that will eventually gain broad public support and legal legitimacy.
Dr Zinn did business in Anderson last week. Dr G T Mackintosh of Wa bash College will preach the Baccalaureate sermon on May 26 at 3 p m in the Presbyterian church.
Ex-Commissioner Jas. Brown visits Covington. Mrs Geo D Cook handles inquiries about linoleum and a near new top buggy with rubber tires. Uncle Jim plans a summer rest and trip as he sorts business matters in Davis Township.
The case to recover campaign expenses against Congressman Landis was dismissed after being moved from Howard to Carroll county. The plaintiff voluntarily dropped the suit.
J Loeb advertises one of the largest lines of carpets linoleums rugs lace curtains ever brought to Covington. This is the place to get choice goods for the smallest amount of money.
The brick laying on Fourth street is near complete and the slushing gang is at work. The improvement will create a beautiful drive when finished, but property owners will pay the costs.
J. G. Gordon of Kingman visited the city on Wednesday. Jerry is a substantial farmer in his section and has been in poor health, having undergone an appendicitis operation several months ago.
Local supplier Covington Supply Co announces a new stock line featuring the latest songs, waltzes, and two steps for immediate viewing and selection.
Jerry Hershberger is very ill at his home in this city. The hearing of several cases against the Commissioners filed by license applicants will come up before Judge Schoon in the circuit court on Tuesday May 28. This day in court holds wide general interest for the city.
Fountain and Morgan counties reject liquor licences deeming saloon licences unconstitutional. Attorney Hugh H. Conley planned to raise the issue in the Adams remonstrance case, but Adams withdrew before trial. matter may resurface. Hoosier State.
Danville Press reports betting on a Covington horse race with Sheriff Hednick and Uncle Tom Collison named as participants. Hednick admits guilt but cites coercion, while authorities say no prosecution will follow in Fountain County. The piece notes social backlash and hints at moral influence on racing enthusiasts.
Samuel M. Vancleve again sues Crawfordsville for damages after the death of his wife in a Whitlock avenue hill run away on May 22, 1903. The case, once lost then reversed on appeal, seeks $10,000 alleging street washout caused the accident and driver’s fall.
Mr and Mrs John Fulton of Oaklawn Illinois hosted a Sunday dinner for their brother David Fulton of Ripley Oklahoma. Grandma Fulton and Mr and Mrs Zeph Fulton of this city attended along with about sixty local relatives for a most enjoyable day.
A historical ledger lists multiple allowances and payments for a May term. Names include J Frank Frazier John Ellis Wm A Thomas Albert C Roberts Allen and Ratcliff Rhoda Robinson A W Bonebrake Samuel Simma W B LaBaw LG Martin J P Cooper Silas M Smith J B Schwin Teano Holder W B Gray Fred Parham J M Wilkey Clifton Oscar Odeneal Geo A Law J Dunkin Holland and Co Danville Foundry & Mach Co Maurice Young Capital Paper Co Margaret Weaver John Glascock J Loeb M Herzog Coleman Reeves & Coleman The Leader and others. Amounts cover salaries rebates supplies printing and burial expenses among county services and facilities.
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