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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
5
A local supporter endorses Alva Clark for the council highlighting two years of acceptable service and dependable integrity. The brief note states he can always be counted on to do the right thing.
The republicans present a strong balanced platform detailing the party record in the state. They argue the platform proves the party’s wisdom and urge voters to reject experiment by party leadership seen as lacking. With united Indiana Republicanism, victory in November is forecast.
The text notes SaMver H. Exrop an Indiana youth linked to De pauw enters South Dakota politics after 1882 graduation and is nominated by South Dakota Republicans for governor in a mirror of Indiana's Hanly nomination, predicting a large win.
The piece argues that republican rule provides chances for youth and rejects claims of limited opportunity. It states no young man can afford to join a party of negation and emphasizes available prospects under the current political system.
The article lauds Congressman Crumpacker of Indiana for his sharp rebuttal in the House over the Goble affair involving Governor Durbin and Kentucky's James. It defends Indiana's executive and argues against mob rule. It urges every citizen to read Crumpacker’s remarks to illuminate Gobelism.
The Republican county central committee is praised for adopting an Australian primary system and for appointing a body to draft regulations for voting. With enforceable rules, Republicans should nominate a strong ticket for November, placing party interests in voters' hands and stressing individual responsibility.
C. B. Clem of Kent township Warren county delivered a choice lot of hogs to the market. Although young, the hogs were fat and two died in the wagon from the jolting, cutting off their breathing and wiping out profits. Clem is seen as a leading young farmer in Lower Warren.
The Kalamazoo Star highlights Charles Stafford, a rising Black artist from Kalamazoo, noting his painting skill and growing praise from leading local artists. It mentions a planned art exhibit by a colored artist for Kalamazoo and notes no date has been announced.
Bible study at 9 30 in the Presbyterian Church. Peseckis Oy Prof Kenaston tended to all services.
Transactions filed for record in Fountain county include Diana Keller to Marshall Farr for lot 10 in Edio Fountainville at 1500 dollars. Other transfers involve multiple parcels in Kingman Heights Attica Covington and Covington areas with prices ranging from 90 to 31560 dollars and various owners including Beasley Herrington Summers Bodine Coppy Rowell and McBroom among others.
A list notes headstones sent and stored at the Wabash depot for soldiers' graves. Freight is prepaid and stones must be set at private expense. Names include Morris Minehan Covington Andrew J McGinnis Robert B Lathrop Portland James H Backley Newtown Benjamin Perry Covington Issac Smith George W Russell George Winters James Lorg Augustus A Gregory Zachariah Lape Jacob C Parsons Hillsboro James S Woods and others.
A clipped note from the Indianapolis Journal cites H. G. Peyton on the Starr Pianos being deemed specially selected instruments and describes remarks about their reception as cold in the territory.
Mt Olympus notes report slow garden growth and a sickly cart in cold weather. Benton Swim of Coal Branch visits relatives. Clem family from Covington visits Mount Sunday. Gessie nine beats Howard Chapel 15 to 3. A slaughter of eight horses occurs near Foster, with multiple owners named. horses wandered onto railroad near Beckwith Station.
A campfire tale among Cossacks lampoons generals by naming favorites from Potemkin to Suvorov and others. The joke shifts to alarm whenever a disliked commander is praised by the war god Gabriel, who must descend in boots to save them. A telephone cable project follows, linking the station to court halls and improving utility and appearance.
The Brazil division of the C. B. I. changed schedules last Sunday. Southbound trains pass Veedersburg earlier, while the morning northbound runs earlier and the afternoon southbound runs later.
The May festival program at the M E church drew wide attendance with strong performances. Dr Switzer delivered a standout lecture, and the audience enjoyed another successful night. Tonight promises an even stronger bill with top talent and affordable, quality entertainment.
Tomorrow a base ball match is set at the fair grounds between Foster and this city. Poster has won one game from our boys and they expect to win again. The White Sox claim they will do their level best to win a competitive contest.
Fountain Circuit Court Apell term informs that the estate of Wilkinson Crane is insolvent and unable to pay debts. Creditors must file claims for allowance. proceedings ordered to be recorded. Witness the Clerk and Seal at Covington, this day of May 1804. Fry Bayant, Clerk.
Classified note offers 33,500 dollars on good personal security for eight months or less. Contact Little & Jones for details and arrangements.
Say Little & Jones advises on mortgage loan placement while noting improved corn quality entering the market. The reference emphasizes weighing financial decisions against favorable agricultural trends.
In the closing week of the April term the Fountain circuit court will adjourn and court will open in Warren county next Monday. Richland township democrats plan to nominate their township ticket on May 28 with Samuel Rice likely to be nominated for trustee.
B F Van Leer wife and daughter Mrs Jos Black visited Montezuma on Sunday as guests of C B Van Leer and family. They report a pleasant trip and that Charley is doing well.
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