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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1898
Page
2
This column cites newspaper ownership rules and penalties for nonpayment and withheld papers. It also lists political candidate announcements for Fulton township and Lafayette, plus remarks on Ex President Cleveland, war costs, currency debates, and impending volunteer mobilization amid tensions with Spain.
The Republicans of the Ninth Congressional District will meet in Crawfordshire Indiana on May 24 1898 at 10 am to nominate a representative for Congress. Delegates are apportioned by votes for Henry G Thayer with totals from Boone Carroll Clinton Fountain Hamilton Montgomery Tipton and other counties. Fred A Simms serves as Chairman.
A mob of women armed with blows repelled cavalry forces in Logrono Spain as a correspondent remarks on the Spaniard’s tendency to fight best when unarmed. Carl Schurtz retires from Harper’s Weekly editor role amid subscriber declines.
The Fountain County Medical Society holds its convention on Wednesday May 25 1898 at 10 am in the courthouse. New members admitted. Afternoon program includes Typhoid fever Diphtheria Gynaecology and Railway Surgery discussions led by specialists from across the county with a dinner for attending physicians and invitations to the laity.
Chicago May 16 Market Siftings notes corn and provisions gaining strength, eclipsing wheat in speculation. Schwartz Dupee reports nationwide pessimism on corn yields due to cold wet planting season, with Kansas observers noting late planting. Government yield estimates questioned as visible corn supplies fall sharply, while lard ribs and pork stocks remain tight and foreign demand stays strong.
Miss Morris was in Indianapolis Sunday visiting with Marie Bryant Lulu Schwin and Mr. Yount Our remarks about the Rune affecting Mrs. Millis indicate a busy week The Field Day outlook is favorable though more supervision from captains and officers is desired to improve events
The Orpheus Club members rode in the new seated back Thursday night and serenaded the town. Miss Fionia Bender visits Christia and Florence Tritt of Columbus Indiana. Clyde Layton shares a green hat and friendliness. Sunday Daily notes Miles during prep weeks left after school leisure.
The Fountain items note persistent rain and church attendance, car work by Clifford Foreman, carpentry by George Ferkison, and corn purchases by Foreman. Local figures complain about unfavorable press and defend residents like Jesse Lathrop, while farm activity continues with timbering and corn loading. A wash tub incident injures Miss Ethel Lindley but rescue arrives.
Corn planting winds down in this vicinity. Mr Ed Shaffer and wife shopped in Danville. Melvin Shaffer returned from Indianapolis with Company G but failed medical to pass. James Richardson takes Morton Coffing post. Myrtle Orr recovering from illness. Melvin Shaffer to Carroll Co visit friends. Second hand 97 model Syracuse wheel offered by Melvin Shaffer. Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfg. Co. catalogue promotion.
Mrs John Hermling and daughter Russia visited friends in Perrysville. Mr and Mrs Williams Jones of Kingman drove over for a visit. Charley Sanders returned from North Dakota ill but improving. Jonny Parke fell gravely ill Friday night but recovered by Saturday afternoon. U B Church women plan an ice cream and cake social at Morgan’s hall on May 22. Fred Hahn was injured when a horse struck his face while unhitching last Saturday. he is recovering. Veterans Charley Hain and Fred Tate failed to pass examination but rejoined Perrysville’s two local representatives Walter Vandevender and Clinton Crockett mustered into U S service. Educate Your Howells With Cascareta and other ad text.
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