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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
5
The Chicago city leadership faces a shift as an agitator for mayor is elected. The dispatch notes a paternalism trend in governance with broader implications for state and local power. Secretary of State Dan Storms may run for Congress in Indiana's Tenth District, seeking Crumpacker's seat after completing his second term.
The piece urges the Republican Party to shift focus from debating issues to recognizing the urgent problems it must address in the upcoming campaign. It notes signs of awakening but calls for broader awareness and action.
The Journal asserts candid critique of Montgomery county party circles, saying blunt speech is necessary for the party's welfare. It anticipates censure from party ringsters but stands by its stance as loyal to the party's good.
The Waynetown Despatch argues Governor Hanly’s stance shows laws exist to guide honest government and the people mostly support right. It suggests Indiana has many ineffective officers and blames political games for weak law enforcement.
The governor is determined to enforce laws and wield influence to strengthen order. A growing public sentiment backs stronger enforcement, placing Covington to lead the state in advancing this critical effort and ensuring laws are not merely words.
A fragment mentions Covington and statute books with questions about placement and town interests. It references disregarding law and suggests not running something, ending with a somber comment on the situation. No clear names or dates are present.
Local notes report J Loeb increased wool offers from 27 to 28 cents. Covington resident Miss Lycia McComas attends high school commencement and visits city friends. Danville couple Elias and Laura Redman wed in county clerk’s office with proper affidavit under new law. Covington Pressing Club promotes $1 monthly service with delivery. Travel deal offers Big Four Route tickets to Winona Lake for General Assembly Presbyterian Church events with return June 4, 1905. Reporter mentions Richland assessor T J Brown and longtime Chicago visitor Will McCoy, plus local anecdotes on wealth, ethics, and a smoking law crackdown.
Fountain county transactions include transfers filed for record by O S Douglass. Names and details show multiple parcels in Attica Kingman Hillsboro Piatts and Portage with prices from 1 to 9794 and tax deeds and assents listed among numerous owners and heirs.
Advertising a storage service by James Slim offering to care for stores and summer goods with careful handling. Rates described as reasonable. Includes a broad range of items and mentions summer storage.
A surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Wm. Burnison saturday may 6 brought many friends with baskets. The evening featured games and music while Mr. Burnison received numerous presents. Read list of attendees including Johns, Ward, Zeigler, Romine, and many more.
The notice lists participants or entrants including Mies Gusta Baker Henry L Bever H C Cooper Mrs F Foster two Charles Glovethin and others from Improved School of Memory Scott Ingle two Jesse Johnson Fountain Effie Keerns Mies Fay McNeil Fountain Ord Miller Kenneth Parker Fountain Mrs Alma Pierson Ganville Smith Cons Vonderschmidt. F W Boyd P M signs the advertized notice.
Evan Heath departed Tuesday for a journey to New Orleans. He travels for unspecified reasons and will return at a later date.
Local items note Charles Ferguson visiting the city, court attendance by Albert Archer and James Stephens, Rev. A R Heath lobbying in DC, and upcoming events May 27 in Veedersburg and Walace, plus Decoration Day on May 30. Big Four conducts special train fares May 29 30. Lost Knight Templar watch charm. Sunny Side Dairy promotes first appearance May 1. Indiana hunting license rules and Fish Commissioner contact.
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