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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1909
Page
4
One year contracts cost five cents per inch. Six months to under one year charge six cents per inch. Contracts under six months cost ten cents per inch. Metal base electros rate six cents per inch. Local rate per insertion is five cents per line for two or more insertions.
The message notes the city will prosper without either group. It credits the people for action and mentions Ciften standing for the peoples' interests, while indicating the issue involved was not Ciften.
A persuasive notice urging residents to support local unity and avoid boycotts or confrontations with other business interests. It advocates getting in line and aligning policies to survive, warning against self deception and misleading others.
Senator Beveridge in Indianapolis calls for moving toward nonpartisan municipal hiring of city officials such as school superintendents and city leaders. He notes Scotland and Germany use merit based appointments and argues current U S practices rely on party politics and campaigns.
A farmer receives goods at the station from a Chicago mail order house. The merchant admits he could have supplied the items cheaper and saved freight, but the farmer had no idea the local shop held such goods. The piece argues trading at home keeps money local, supports home merchants, boosts town prosperity, and increases property value in Covington.
A local court case ends with a dry ruling in the Powers matter involving attorney Davis. The decision clears key motions and sets a future hearing for remaining issues.
Special Judge Davis upholds a previous ruling as the local option election in clay county is binding from the moment polls closed. The decision ends an eight month dispute between wets and dries over Powers license in Greencastle and Brazil. The article also notes Masonic lodge resolutions mourning Brother James Kd Dunlap born 1859 died 1909 and honoring his service.
Lew Kerr plans to escort 16 Aberdeen Angus cattle to the Chicago show on November 24 aiming for more ribbons after sweeping six of seven grand prizes this season. Three head will enter the flagship sale. George Parnell, a longtime Chicago show attendee, brings a pen of Cheviot sheep and is regarded as a leading U S breeder with a history of ribbons and strong reputation.
The Fountain circuit court draws jurors for the November term. Grand jurors include Henry Glascock Millcreek Wallace Adkins Cain Wm. W. Shultz Richland Freeman Galloway Shawnee Wm. U. Clapham Logan Harry L. Mallory Wabash Sam T. Boatman Shawnee Allen Summers Millcreek Isaiah Beckelhymer Fulton James A. Sowers W. N. Gray Chas. Dice Troy Preston R. Thompson Davis John E. Crenard Cain Harrison Grubbs Fulton.
Will McClerg advertises high prices for furs and poultry of all kinds and offers cash or trade for junk. The note mentions Mrs. J W Millis leaving for Chicago and Foley's Honey and Tar cure for coughs with a yellow package sold by M C VanDorn.
At a Monday city council meeting Dr Buckner resigned as school trustee and the council appointed Veterin ary A B Carter to fill Buckner s unexpired term of about two years. Councilman Stanton opposed the choice and is commended for acting in the public interest.
Joseph Miller and Miss Vera Waggoner were married Tuesday at the bride’s parents’ home with Rev. Fox officiating. Both are well known in the city. Miller is manager of the Fountain Telephone Company. They leave for a two week honeymoon in Chicago and will establish a household in the Graham property at Sixth and Jefferson.
The annual K of P district meeting will be held in this city on December 15 with district deputy Frank Wiles of Fowler presiding. Representatives from multiple counties will attend a conference expected to mix business with entertainment.
John R. Charlesworth spoke in the courtroom Monday Tuesday and Wednesday nights to medium audiences. His subject Freethought argued that government allows free worship according to each conscience, a merit of the nation amid speculation about any concrete gains.
A 19th century exhortation urging self discipline and kindness. It advices waking early, minding one’s own business, living within means, giving up a dog, sleeping early, speaking well of others, being cheerful, keeping promises, and paying debts.
An old consumer note suggests dipping stained fingers in strong tea and rubbing with a nail brush before washing. The piece closes with a quip from a man recalling being considered a handsome baby in his infancy.
A noted feminine publication declares it suffers acute verbosity as voices rise and chatter fills pages, calling for restraint and hush amid mounting talk. The piece frames excessive talk as a societal irritant and urges quietened discourse.
A quotation highlights a lively boy who can complete in ten minutes tasks that others need half a day to finish, demonstrating surprising energy and efficiency.
A quip from the Philosopher of Folly ridicules crowded streets as Johnny returns home. The remark frames the homecoming with humor about transport and social bustle.
Governor Marshall issues the Thanksgiving proclamation. Citizens of Wabash township held a three day special hearing before commissioners on Beckelheimer road, voicing dissatisfaction with its construction. Mrs. J. R. Hicks returned from Indianapolis while Burton, a local businessman, is featured in the issue. Subscription accounts are urged for payment.
Evangelist Arthur S. Phelps who aided Rev Honeywell in large Newport meetings last year opens a series of services at the M E church this evening. He is assisted by Scott, a Chicago singer, and is expected to draw strong crowds as in prior towns West Lebanon and Newtown.
The Covington Fair association elected officers including President H. G Harlow Secretary Thomas H Bodine Treasurer H C Kaufman and General Superintendent Chas F Lowe.
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