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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
1
A brief note on William Col vert of Logan and J. C. Claypool of Shawnee as contenders for the Republican nomination for the state House. Emphasizes evaluating candidates by positions on upcoming issues and electability, predicting Claypool would work hard to win, and noting possible other entrants as the convention approaches.
Mrs Sarah Galloway wife of John M Galloway died at their Shawnee township home on April 12 after weeks of chronic bronchitis. She was born March 18 1852 near State Line Ohio and was seventy five years two months. Funeral services were held at Hoopeston Illinois and interment at the Friends church. The piece also praises local Republican candidate Calvert rendering lengthy laudatory notes and mentions Claypool a Shawnee township resident and former 1877 General Assembly member.
Mrs. Francis Schesley died of heart failure at her son M Schesley’s home in the city Monday evening. She was 4 years 6 months and 16 days old and born November 1 1629 in Dunigen Germany. She was twice married and mother of the Hensleman boys and the Scesley brothers. Funeral at St Joseph’s Catholic church at 10 am Wednesday, Father Tremmel officiating. burial in Catholic cemetery. Longer notice to follow.
Covington businessman H. J. Boord will retire around June after selling his shoe store to Ned Goodnow of Logansport who will take charge June 1. Boord, a longtime active merchant, plans a sacrifice sale to wind down stock and assist the transition.
Dr Faith at Tremont offers expert eye exams every Friday as a life study specialist. All work-furnished guarantee. It costs nothing for an examination.
The republican county central committee met in Cardiff hall and approved a primary nominating convention under the Australian system. After discussion the group settled June 18 as the convention date, and a committee of Ed Brooks James Bel and Fletcher Boyd was to draft the primary rules.
A twenty two month old daughter of Cy Tytus died after ingesting candy relief tablets left by a doctor attending the mother who was confined earlier in the week. The tablets contained belladonna podophyllin and strychnia. The child succumbed within minutes followed by a doctor’s arrival. The mother gave birth the following day.
Eight horses strayed onto the Big Four right of way near the Chenoweth farm west of Foster were run down by a fast freight last Friday morning. Some were valued at $200 each.
The Alumni Association will meet at the home of Miss Ina Cadwallader on Monday evening May 23 1904. All members are requested to be present.
A Democratic push nominates Charles Lyons for assessor with Rev. Wm Glover as a strong rival and Frank Beymer in the mix. Republicans, buoyed by Troy township support, see a possible victory. The Republican slate includes Wil Calvert and J C Claypool for representatives and John Hardesty for sheriff. The township primary is set for Saturday June 4 in the city.
Frank Shell Mack Irvin and Elmer Coats, candidates for treasurer, with M L Stanton as a probable candidate, were on site Tuesday and said their prospects look good. They plan extensive campaigning to persuade Republican electors. All are described as good men.
Clint Hesler attended Tuesday’s meeting as a candidate for district commissioner. He believes his chances are excellent to secure the nomination, facing opponent Charles Marlatt, described as an excellent gentleman with wide county support.
Committees granted the GOP a primary nomination process and urged party ranks to back a winning ticket with active support and appreciation.
Paul H McNeil son of R McNeil former proprietor of the Friend edits the Lyons Herald. The six column folio comes to exchange tables and his excellent record earns praise from many friends here old and young.
The M. E. Church lists Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 40 a m on the same morning The sermon title is The Enchantment of Power The Friday evening service is noted but the time is cut off in the text
An eastern and western railroad network is planned linked by the Decatur Springfield St Louis and Illinois Central Traction projects. Construction has begun on 150 miles with 80 miles ready to extend from Springfield east and south toward Riverton Auburn and East St Louis. A $400000 Riverton powerhouse rises as McKinley’s lines seek an eastern outlet through Covington toward Indianapolis and Lafayette.
The Dr Pierce Medicine Co of Buffalo offered prizes for best window displays in Ohio Indiana Michigan and Illinois. James Heetings earned second prize for a display at Cenade Drug Store and was photographed by Adair. Dr Buckner received notice of a second prize including a $250 cash register. Both are pleased with their success.
Readable line notes a sale of Jace stripe black hose for ladies priced at 10 cents with an implied value of fifteen cents, advertised by The Leader.
Notices list residents and visitors including Herbert Rinn in Attica Sunday Dr and Mrs Luke visiting Williamsport this week H C Yount doing business in Danville Wednesday J C McCarty of Williamsport in the city Friday Hon I E Schoonover of Attica in court Wednesday Harry Martin and Charley Holm represented Attica Republicans in town Tuesday Lee Allen Jack Franklin and Harry Randolph in Indianapolis Tuesday Mrs Ollie Courant and daughter of Crawfordsville visiting relatives here Charles Donaldson and wife of Perrysville guests of relatives over Sunday Mr and Mrs W T Conner spent Sunday in Danville visiting Conner’s ill mother Will B Harden spent Sunday in Covington Covington is home Lew Nebeker and family drove to Veedersburg Sunday afternoon to call on Mr and Mrs Parnham Mrs Drybread of Mackinaw Ill guest of Mrs Kaufman returned home last week.
George Ridge, wife and baby from Bloomington Illinois, arrived Monday and are staying with D. V. Spence and other relatives in the city.
Kid Harris and the little son of Newtown were in the city Monday morning. Ed reports everything pleasant in Richland and notes the new bank is prospering.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Hetfield of Hillsboro drove over Monday and spent the day visiting friends. They were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs T M Rinn.
Jos. Irvin John W Cronk Perry Glascock C M Berry and A E Huff attend a Tuesday morning Republican event from Veedereburg. The group is described as good republicans eager for the party’s success in the upcoming campaign.
Elmer S. Wilkey of Kingman says his successor Philpot is starting out nicely with the Star, which Wilkey recently sold. He notes Wilkey’s short and sweet editorial experience.
Col. A G Madden of Kingman Indiana a noted stock auctioneer appeared in court as a witness in the city Wednesday. He announced two large fine stock sales to be held in the northern and eastern part of the state later this month.
Julian Martin resumes contracting and carpentry after leaving the Big Fair in St. Louis. He says life there was too fast and furious and he values peaceful, conscientious employment. He cites peace of mind as worth leaving the fair and emphasizes integrity as the moral core of his decision.
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