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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
4
The Covington Republican notes the Democrats were good men but ineffective against Jim Bell and Grand Pa Bryant. It declares the election over, county secured for two years, urging unity and focus on pressing issues. Fountain county’s state ticket support is labeled conclusively Republican with few exceptions expected.
Republican papers in Mountain County tied to the ticket with a hard campaign effort. The text argues party papers must show fight during campaigns and not merely celebrate after victory, noting results correlate with circulation and stance.
Editors of several local papers accuse us of condemning Mr. Schlosser and claim the independent press supports him at the polls. The piece asserts the editors’ actions prove their backing in the election.
The article argues that electors switching parties or aiding opponents harms the party's unity. It defends rank and file voters who switch for principle but condemns leaders who betray the party for personal advantage. It notes Democratic leaders accuse former Republicans Nebeker Allen & Co. of aiding defeat, while urging gratitude for the eventual results.
A newspaper item reports heated exchanges as the Sones denounce allegations against Randolph, claiming to have recorded the matter and declaring no further slander will be issued. The piece notes David, the Scribe, resisting proof while vowing to end the dispute.
The text reports a strong Republican win in Fountain County with insiders on board. It notes slight precinct slips due to machine disloyalty in a few areas, blamed more on seeking spoils than real dissent, and stresses overall movement toward what supporters see as the right outcome.
A plan to locate a wagon manufacturing company in Covington gains support from leading citizens. The infant son of Mr and Mrs N M Keeres died, with burial at Ok Grove cemetery.
An advertisement touts salt pork as a traditional treatment for consumption and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a refined fat-based remedy. It claims fat aids digestion and lung recovery, notes a cod liver oil and hypophosphites blend, offers free samples, and directs readers to Scott & Bowne in New York for purchase.
Notices show doctors visiting Danville and Winchester residents, a typhoid relapse, sermon reports at M E Church and Baptist church, new birth in Kent township, a store drawing at Tinsley’s with Mrs Layton winning knives and forks, and ads for Ris Straus Co and Shellabarger products.
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Rodgers entertained the Euchre Club Tuesday evening for a most enjoyable time. Elegant refreshments were served.
Deputy Auditor Ed Harris learns through the Scott County Kansas Chronicle that his mother Mrs S J Harris was elected Register of Deeds on the Peoples ticket by a 56 vote majority. Harris ranked second on the ticket as Republicans claimed five of fourteen offices. Ed from Fountain County is pleased.
A movement across the state backs G W Boyd of this city for Doorkeeper of the House in the upcoming session. Supporters cite his loyal campaigning, long service, and hard work, and hope Fountain County joins the effort. Money refunded if it ever fails.
I H Smith starts a new oil wagon delivering oil door to door after purchasing a car load. He invites at least a portion of your trade and promises to treat customers well. Obtain his card and hang it for future oil needs.
Covington buggy and wagon maker J. M. Rhodes & Son advertises a special sale on page eight. The firm cites thriving business and superior wagons and buggies at competitive prices, inviting readers to inspect home buggies and seize bargains.
Hoosier State notes Fountain County Republicans achieved a clean sweep except the Democratic sheriff nominee who won narrowly. The piece calls for repayment of debts and predicts the victory will be repeated in two years.
John Muir compares Yosemite Yellowstone and Grand Canyon of the Colorado noting Grand Canyon’s vast scale and sculptural grandeur. He argues Colorado canyon dwarfs two other canyons yet Yosemite’s El Capitan and Tisstock remain dominant. He cites a Century writer’s remark on Yosemite’s imagined isolation.
The passage describes a curious Hat of sympathetic inks as used in Rabelais Pantagruel. Panargue attempts to decipher a Parisian woman’s letter by testing ink with ammonia water, syrup, ithymal, water, candle heat, onion juice, nut oil, fig sap, and frog's blood.
The notice suggests you can equip a vehicle with any tire brand in a few hours, mentioning J. M. Rappes & Son Abstracts or Sidle as prompt suppliers. It references DoveLas in relation to timing or supply.
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