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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
2
A fragment notes Mr Morrison, a Ninth district Democrat, serving two years and feeling isolated in his position. The terse line conveys loneliness and political challenge in office.
Fragmentary political chatter questions Indiana Democrats gains and anti Republican shows at a post office scene. The piece gauges victory dulling by an escaping foe, branding opponents as an angry horde and noting lost booty in a broad wartime style reflection.
The article notes a likely Democratic shift in the next Legislature and lists candidates John W. Kern B F P Shiverly Thomas Taggert L Ert Slack Dan Simms W L Voorhees and Mayor Menzer among those rumored to seek the Senate post. It warns of vigorous contest and potential tensions over the race. It also reflects on the fate of defeated Indian congressmen James E. Watson and Senator Goodwine and argues voters will seek proven public service.
Old Connecticut Fire Insurance Co of Hartford established 1850 advertises through agent ALvAAH DEHAVEN at West Side Square. Pratt Kansas visitors Andrew Tillotson and family, including John and Earl, visit William Tillotson. Will Zimmerman endures three weeks of rheumatism in his left ankle and nears crutch use. Ed Daller, Foster mayor, greets old friends and vows people shall rule despite displeasure with returns.
Trustee S J Ludlow of Van buren and residents make forgettable moves as Danville weddings and Terre Haute visits unfold. Albert Martin and Lottie Cooper wed under Justice Osborn. Dashes of medical, religious, and social news pepper a busy county week with layoffs, injuries, and a china sale at M Board’s store.
Editor C M Berry visited Thursday morning. Jacob Kerrs of Wabash went to Indiana Monday. Margarette Voltz is ill with pneumonia. Robt Brewer and wife visited Dr. Clew in Rantoul Tuesday. Dudley Frazier, Hillsboro, trustee elect of Cain township, in Covington Monday to attend to duties. Jesse Funk, trustee-elect for Davis township, filed his bond in Covington Tuesday. Funk’s election was nonpartisan. he won by nine votes, the Republican assessor by twenty six.
Mrs Edward Diffenderfer daughter of Mrs Nelson Nebeker died at her home near Amarillo Texas after weeks of illness. Nelson Nebeker family were summoned by telegram and traveled to Texas. The casket arrived by the Wabash Thursday and services were held at the Nebeker church at 2 PM with burial at Bend. She leaves a husband and three small children.
The Tabernacle Meetings shift start to the 20th from the 13th. Evangelist Honeywell closes at Sand Point Idaho Sunday the 15th and returns Friday for further work with Prof. M C Martin and Rev A S Phelps. A thousand seats will be arranged temporarily for the big event.
Readers share testimonials lauding Peruna and Manalia for a range of ailments from catarrh and constipation to kidney issues, weak spirits, and fatigue. Many describe weight gains and improved strength, with endorsements from housewives and long-time users across multiple states.
The Abernathy family expresses heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during illness and death of their wife and mother. The note also highlights the comfort and value of Munsing Underwear available at J Loeb stores.
On November 15 1968 the Covington Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 10 a m Epworth League at 6 p m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 p m There will be no union services next Sunday will be the last before Tabernacle meetings and the pastor Frank K Dougherty urges large congregations with each church hosting its own services all morning and evening He asks the church to be filled and plans to make the day memorable.
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