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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
4
Rate card lists pricing for advertising by inch. Six months and under one year at 9 cents per inch. Contracts under six months 10 cents per inch. Metal base electros 6 cents per inch. Local rate information appears in a brief local notice style.
A political notice from SJ M Evans M D for Ripplend township seeks Republican voter support for the County Auditor race. The letter requests funds or endorsements ahead of the party convention to be held in a future time.
Fry Bryant declares his name for the Republican nomination for Clerk of Fountain Circuit Court. He notes one four-year term, civil war service, and two campaign expenditures, with decision to be made by the convention.
Editor announces that Robert B. Keer will seek the Republican nomination for sheriff, contingent on the decisions of the Republican nominating convention.
J OAN R HARDESTY announces candidacy for Recorder at the Millcreek township seat subject to the Republican County convention decision. J BE KREATH notes she will seek the nomination through the party process.
The Republican party announces Henry C. Randolph as Tama County Assessor candidate pending nominating convention action and David B. Myers as the Tama candidate from Jackson township for Assessor awaiting the convention decision.
Shawnee township resident William A. Beadle declares candidacy for Commissioner First District pending decision of the Republican nominating convention.
The Hyde jury finds the physician who killed Colonel Swope guilty and sentences him to life imprisonment. The verdict follows weeks of close scrutiny by the States and reflects broad consensus that a doctor who murders a trusting patient is a far worse criminal than common outlaws.
Fountain county prepares for the Lebanon convention to determine the district’s Republican congressional candidate. The piece argues the district is safely Republican and urges unity to influence the outcome, stressing the importance of coordinated voting and delegation impact.
In a call to Fountain County Republicans, leaders urge unity and optimism for the upcoming convention. They stress the duty to nominate a strong ticket focused on taxpayers and public welfare, urging supporters to overlook personal rifts and work toward common goals.
Geo W. Rice of Newtown spent Wednesday in the city for errands and meetings with local residents.
A discussion on what makes a good plot and character in drama. It argues that a good play grows from the interaction of temperament and circumstance within an idea, with the human being as the central plot and reason alone insufficient to produce quality. A bad plot uses preplaced stakes that mar the characters.
Notice to Clean Up requires all property owners and occupants in Covington to abate nuisances and sanitary hazards immediately. Health officials may issue written orders, impose liens or tax-like collection, and conduct sanitary surveys to enforce cleanliness and fly prevention.
A long notice promotes a Republican era piano contest with a $400 grand prize and multiple special rewards. Subscriptions and receipts by May 21 determine jewel boxes and a $25 gold watch for top fundraisers. A lengthy list names many nominated young ladies across townships and towns, urging all to participate.
A man visits an employment agency frustrated by his recent placement and claims to have fled after locking his previous employer in a bedroom and taking his belongings. The terse dialogue hints at a quarrel and abrupt departure from the prior job.
The Fountain County Iowa Board of Review will meet at the Auditor's office in Covington for assessment review and equalization of tax assessments as returned by the township. William B. Gray, Auditor.
Lee Allen of Indianapolis spent Wednesday and Thursday in the city attending to interests. Mrs. J. F. Smith returned to the Sanitarium at Utowa Illinois after a brief visit with relatives.
The Ritchey-Ruby Comedy Company will present their splendid drama Tuesday Evening May 24 at Covington and Wednesday Evening May 25 at the same venue.
Al Stocker traveled to Danville on business on Thursday. The issue also contains a health officer's notice.
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