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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
1
Vermillion and Tippecanoe counties backed the Republican slate, while Clay Vigo and Fountain counties split with Democrats or mixed results. The piece credits public sentiment against the Landis machine and praises voters for cleaning up county accounts, noting statewide GOP leads and a large majority for Judge Rabb on the appellate bench.
The text credits Governor Hanly with saving the House for Republicans and suggests the people anticipate positive results from the forthcoming legislature, noting his personality and efforts as decisive.
Indianapolis November 12 1907 J P Goodrich chairman thanks a recipient for loyal newspaper support and energy contributing to Republican success in Indiana and for personal favors to the state committee and the chairman
The Leader announces a broad display of new misses ladies and children's cloaks. Customers are invited to view the updated selection and choose from a variety of fabrics and designs.
Last Sunday a birthday dinner united Rev. J. H. Palmer, Miss Nellie Norris, and Jacob Norris. A grand feast ensued with praise for Mrs. Norris and the hosts, ending after generous hospitality. A 250 pound Chester White boar is offered for recovery by Stacy Hegg upon proof of ownership and payment of expenses.
Two men William Wesley and Robert Lee were jailed after a Sunday night theft of twelve quarts of Old Forest whiskey and twenty four pairs of shoes from a freight car bound for Fred Hegg and Will B Colman. They faced a preliminary hearing, were bound over, and jailed for trial. Sheriff Hardesty and Marshal Rabb searched gravel and cinder piles for the loot valued around fifty dollars.
Vermilier county coroner held an inquest into the Beckwith wreck that killed fireman Ed Roberts. The jury could not assign blame, noting Roberts died at St Elizabeth hospital after October 23 wreck. Separately, the city awarded a surface drainage contract to Harding & Co after re advertising, saving nearly a thousand dollars.
The pastor will preach next Sunday morning on Soul Prosperity. An evening hymn service features four old favorites with introductory remarks by the pastor. Special music is planned.
Covington grounds totaling thirty acres were sold Saturday morning to satisfy a $2,525 judgment plus costs in favor of David Ferguson. John R. DeHaven, representing Fountain Warren Vermillion Agricultural Association, paid $2,952.75. The sale ends years of uncertain title and the company plans to rebuild for a top county fair in the state.
On Friday night November 28 under Baptist church auspices a major home talent event will feature Miss Mable Coddington directing rehearsals and the program. The two part program includes drills pantomimes tableaux readings in part one and a play Not a man in the house in part two performed by many young ladies. About twenty five participants are rehearsing under Miss Coddington. Admission is 15 and 25 cents.
Tuesday morning John Boord, a respected Van Buren township resident, was badly injured while clearing debris from a corn shredder. A wagon stalk entangled in a belt, striking him on the head and tearing his hand. Dr. Shoaf treated him and reports said he was progressing as well as could be expected.
The people of Covington and vicinity are urged to attend union thanksgiving services at the Covington Methodist Church on Thursday November 29 at 10 a.m. A service program will be announced later.
Samuel Diffenderfer has qualified as county assessor and filed his bond for five thousand dollars with E H Nebeker, David S Ferguson, and H C Yount as sureties. William T Ward is named as deputy. Diffenderfer will assume duties January 1, 1907.
The Leader claims customers pay no more for high grade merchandise than for inferior goods, stressing value and consistency in product quality across the store.
Roy Sanders is slated to become deputy to county clerk Anse Madden starting January 1. The selection is praised as ideal and worthy, with Roy described as an excellent, clean, and painstaking deputy.
Miss Laura Dennis daughter of Mr and Mrs Clark Dennis near Foster died early Monday morning after a lingering consumption. She was about nineteen and loved by all. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the family home with interment in Mound cemetery. An advertisement for J Loeb's wool suit follows.
Sabbath School next Sunday at 9 30 enrollment last week was 128. Preaching at Bend church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 Epworth League Sunday evening at 6 Young people invited Preaching 10 45 The Prince of Peace Preaching Sunday evening at 7 Self Control Inspired by the thought of God Special songs for the services
The article promotes a published official vote tally for Fountain County from the general election. It urges all electors and students of political economy to study the results, noting the vote reveals the people’s power and motivates postal voting in future elections. Free slips of the vote are available by request.
County commissioners rejected a 374.16 bill from Attica Ledger for local ballot printing. The piece alleges graft and improper payoffs involving a Ledger associate and local election officials, accusing the Democratic and Republican commissioners of biased dealings.
This store markets Hart Schaffner and Marx all wool suits and overcoats as quality menswear. It emphasizes reliable fabric, a guaranty of satisfaction, and expert fitting to meet customer needs.
County Chairman J. L. Allen Jr and his executive committee met Friday morning to wind up campaign affairs. Members included L. G. Martin W. T. Mellett Ed Patton Perry Hart Elmer Wilkey and Postmaster Boyd ex officio Proxy Martin attended representing Lou. Ed Patton was absent. They replaced the county central committee and faced criticism for past actions including rebating assessments by 384 percent.
The store advertises a complete new line of ladies coats and furs with no leftovers, available at W. 3B Coleman’s East Side Square.
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