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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

3

Vote Buying Charged In County Election Case

A county report details arrests and a Democratic affidavit chain tied to alleged vote buying on election day. Names include McDonald Adkins Crane and local officials as cases move to circuit court. editor and postmaster named in coverage of the scandal.

Aéklas Crase Circuit Court Fet Boyd Attica Ross Oye Covington Friend Cvington Will Ross Pess Attica Ledger Republican Party Ross McDonald Robert Savage Sam Sidiws Will C. Franklin B.C. Youst E E. Scheid Hans William Ford Libarty A. T. Livengood Schoonover Adkins Triaa Feday Cals Young George Crane Crane Simms George Martin White Friend Fletcher Boyd Beard Mr. Boyd

Designer Faces Embarrassment Over Public Duty

A designer endures an awkward moment amid a fierce sense of national duty and personal pride. The incident highlights steadfast commitment to country and self-respect, underscoring a public stance of resilience and devotion.

Time For And I Wear At J Loeb’s Stores

J Loeb's Stores offers a large stock of seasonal clothing and orderly outfits for all customers. The store promotes complete and fitting attire for this time of year with a focus on variety and accessibility.

J. Loeb’s

Last Williamsport Saloon Era Ends After 81 Years

The Warren Republican notes that last Monday night the final saloon in Williamsport closed, ending an 81 year history during which the town never lacked a saloon. The city is now free of saloons for the first time in its long, eventful history.

Williamsport Warren Republican

Barn Fires Plague Southern County This Week

A string of mysterious barn fires hits the south county. Last week Uncle Henery Randolph lost a large barn with horses, implements, hay and grain. On Saturday night David Shirk’s barn, housing Humphrey Ellis, burned with grain and hay nearby Randolph’s holdings.

Henery Randolph David Shirk Humphey Ellis

One-Handed Corn Husker Demonstrates speed

John Windler, a farmer near Earlpark, husks about 85 bushels of corn daily and fills the crib. On a fall wager he husked 95 bushels in ten hours, with corn notably free from husks, despite having one hand.

John Windler Earlpark Windler Warren Review

Williams Sentenced for Robbery Attempt

Gorge Williams, wounded in the ambush during a dry goods store robbery attempt at Veedersburg, pled guilty in Jeffersonville court and was sentenced to 10 to 20 years at the reformatory. He, age 24, was taken to prison by Sheriff Hardesty.

Gorge Williams Dick McManiga George Glover Veederspurg Jeffersonville Reformatory Hardesty

Ninth Council Session of Indiana Medical Association Held

The Ninth district annual meeting gathered at Crawfordsville at 1:30 PM Tuesday November 10 with Dr H B McKee leading discussions. The convention, postponed a month, featured day and night sessions and prominent physicians in attendance.

Indiana State Medical Association Ellis Crawfordsville BH. N. McKee

J Loeb's Stores Report Strong Stock Levels

Stock at J Loeb's Stores remains at peak levels across all kinds with inventory described as never more complete. The note emphasizes ample supply and readiness for customer demand.

Wingate's Tax Board role ends as Gemmer named successor

The Indianapolis Star reports Governor Hanly appointed Fred L. Gemmer to the state board of tax commissioners replacing John C. Wingate whose term expired in 1907. Lyman K. Babcock of Topeka Indiana was named secretary. Gemmer's four year commission may be valid per the governor. Wingate had led the board since 1905 and will be succeeded December 1.

Watson Hanly John Wingate Covington Wingate Fountain County Indianapolis Star Indianapolis Fred L. Gemmer State Board of Tax Commisioners John C. Wingate Luman K Babcock Topeka Ind Gemmer Tax Board Babock Lyman K.babcock Lagrange Steuben Secetary Hanly Gos John A. Wingate Williamsport Babcock Indiana University Mount

Saloon License Hearings Surge in Attica

One Attica saloon failed to renew its license for the year. Alva Beevers application heard Wednesday faced a remonstrance by J Wesley Whickcar claiming insufficient notice. Commissioners upheld the remonstrance, a gain for Whickcar and similar cases noted by the Ledger.

Attica Alva Beevers J. Wesley Whickcar God Westey May

The Leader Preview Promises Special Ears Display

Mr. Martin, for Edwin George, showcases a major selection with a one day only exhibition at our store. The announced event targets a wide audience seeking special items in ears and related goods, encouraging readers to visit Tuesday November 17.

Leader Mr. Martin Edwin George

Notice to Settle Accounts Past Due Subscriptions

Notice to Settle. With the election finished, readers are urged to remit on overdue subscriptions. If your account is more than a year in arrears or past due, please consider sending payment. It is for you, and the publication would appreciate a remittance.

Tom Clifton Tme Jess William M McDonald John

Injuries Prove Fatal at Alph Clare Farm

John Farner died after a late Friday accident at the stone quarry on the Alph Clare farm in Jackson township. He lingered 12 hours before death, was treated at Harry Allen’s home, left a message for his wife, and was buried from Mr. Allen’s house. Rev Albert Tomlinson officiated. Wallace Lodge 5 C O F P conducted the funeral at Wolf Creek cemetery.

John Farner Alph Clare Jackson Township Harry Allen Allen Farner Albert Tomlinson Wallace Lodge Wolf Greek Cemetery

Sale Notice of Hat Half Price Saturday at Mrs Grace Lacy Metager

A fine hat offered at half price on Saturday November 14 at Mrs Grace Lacy Metager. The notice invites customers to visit the shop for the discount and details.

Grace Lacy Metager’s

Mills of Justice Court Grinds Through Divorce Cases

The court reports several divorce actions in progress including Lizzie Allen vs Charles Allen for cruelty and abandonment from Van Buren township and Anna Foley against John Foley for absolute divorce. Other cases list admissions of cruelty and adultery with attorneys named, plus injunctions and damages actions.

Circus Court Lizzie Allen H. M. Billings Charles Allen van Buren Township Anna B Foley John Foley W.H. Gox Sam Sims Charles Holmes Bertha Holmes Thomas Stucker Carrie D. Stucker Stucker Crane &McCabe Crawfordsville Livengoodé& Bryant O.P. Lewis Farmers Bank At Hilstorte Marion Shepherd George McDonald Fred Velliner Lina Inlow Otha Clare Daniel W. Bemsteis William A. Krout Margaret A. Krout Loeb’s

Veteran editor John Gregory dies suddenly in Willi amsport

John Gregory editor of the Warren Republican and longtime Indiana journalist died of heart disease while en route to his Williemspost office. He was 65, born in Whamsport in 1844, served one Indiana legislature term, and led a staunch Republican paper for decades. Funeral at the Methodist church Sunday at 2 p.m. with interment in Hillside Cemetery.

John Gregory Warren Republican In Indians Williemspost Gregory Whamsport Indiana Methodist Church Knights of Pythias Hillside

Harsh portrayal sparks debate on decency and public sentiment

A fragment labels brutal acts as savage spirit, arguing civilized norms set decency bounds. It contrasts humane conduct with violence, warning such rhetoric degrades law and home. The note ends with a market price line and a name Zimmerman, butcher.

Circuit Court Dockets Include Debts Against Price Coats and Wright

New CASFS listings show Elison Keith and Mollie P Price as debtors, Indo Gas and Oil Co of Covington Ind. versus Henery B Coats, and Thomas White versus Rose Wright and James M Lewis in debt actions.

Elison Keith & Co Mollie P. Price Indo Gas and Oil Co Covington Ind A Corporation Henery B. Coats Thomas White Rose Wright James M. Lewis

Obituary: Amanda J Slone of Knox County

Amanda J Slone born January 17 1832 in Knox County Indiana married Steven Abernathy October 14 1873. They had six children four sons two daughters with the daughters preceding her. She joined the Christian Church in 1872 remained faithful. She is laid to rest in Cooper Cemetery with funeral services by Rev Dixon of Perrysville Indiana.

Amanda J. Slone Knox Co Ind Steven Abernathy Spirit World Christian Church Cooper Cemetery Dixon Perrysville

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. L. Peters Williams Prather Carriage Works Kied Col. Gemmer Mace Sax Board Connecticut Ask C. F. Lowe Son Geldrit the Mills of Justice Wilisarsport Zimmerman Sde
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