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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1902

Page

7

Rail bridge collapse spill kills cows in Burnside area

In the Perrysville region a Burnside bridge across Coal Creek failed when a stringer gave way as Ratcliff Bros. drove across. Eighteen cattle fell into the creek, two were killed and twelve injured while the bridge had long been deemed dangerous. A separate note reports a Wabash freight derailment near Williamsport with minor injuries and hours of delay.

Ratclift Bros Coal Creek Silverwood Sun

Miner George Cass Sets Regional Coal Pay Record

George Cass of Crown Hill mine reportedly broke district coal output and earnings records. After deductions for powder oil and incidental costs plus for a ton and a half purchased he netted 92 40 for eight hours daily over two weeks ending October 31.

George Cass Crown Hill Cass

Storms Wins State Secretary of State in 190 Election

Official vote totals show Daniel E. Storms, Republican nominee, winning the secretary of state race with 298,519 votes against Schoonover, Democrat, who drew 253,555. Storms leads by 35,264. Prohibitionists, Populists, Socialists and Social Labor totals are also listed.

Daniel E. Storms Schoonover

Senator endorses race for next Indiana governor

A fragmented political notice quotes a senator urging support for the upcoming Indiana governor race. The readable text hints at advocacy for a candidate or campaign without full details.

Warren County Teachers Meet At Williamsport

Warren County Teachers Association holds meetings in Williamsport on Friday and Saturday this week. Speakers include Dr Loek Northwestern University Dr Holland Kentucky and Dr John formerly president of DePauw who will lecture Friday evening on The Worth of Man. All teachers and the public are invited to attend any session. Genuine Snag Proof rubber goods sold in Covington only at J Loeb's Stores.

Warren County Teacher’s Association Williamsport Loek North Western University Holland Kentucky John DePauw Covington J. Loeb’s

Notable Intermarriages and Partnerships Listed

A set of pairs appears including Daniel V. Smith with Mabel McClean, William M. Lemph with Mary E. Gray, John F. Sullivan with Florence F. Huff, John Everett Hover with Minnie KE Brown, and Joseph N. Stewart with Susan Brith.

Daniel V. Smith Mabel McClean William M. Lemph Mary E. Gray John F. Sullivan Florence F. Huff John Everett Hover Minnie KE. Brown Joseph N. Stewart Susan Brith

Damage suit affirmed against Wabash Railroad over sidewalk injury

The appellate court on Thursday affirmed a $32,009 verdict against the Wabash Railroad in favor of William DeHart of Williamsport. DeHart injured by a board on a sidewalk crossing, arguing the sidewalk is part of B street and the railroad must maintain safe crossings with ordinary care to prevent public harm. Senator Fremont Goodwine of Williamsport attended a charity conference and was mentioned as a possible Republican governor candidate, with decisions deferred until after the legislature.

Goodwine Fremont Goodwine Williamsport State Conference of Charities Senaator Goodwine Indianapolis Sentinel Republican

O'Brien Named to State Prison Board at Michigan City

Patrick O'Brien a Democrat of South Bend was appointed by the Governor to the State Prison Board at Michigan City, succeeding E H Nebeker Republican who resigned. O'Brien is a manufacturer and former Civil War veteran. Warden Reid aided the selection. The Journal endorses non partisan moves and the governor's aim for better state institutions.

Indianapolis News Patrick O’brien South Bend Michigan City E. H. Nebeker O’brien

Woodbury hog sale notes and regional trade chatter

Mt Olympus reports S V Cunningham and Clark Dennis at the Woodbury hog sale on Friday while George Smith and Al Banks appeared in Danville on Saturday. Moody killed a beef Tuesday and beef trade may fall. hogs around 200 pounds sell for 53 with 11c retail yield about $4 profit per seller and 60c saved per 10 pounds for buyers.

S.V. Cunningham Clark Dennis Woodbury George Smith al. Banks Danville

Doctor T Henderson Returns to Practice After Illness

Time night report notes Dr J T Henderson able to attend practice after several days of serious illness. He had a close call but was soon brought out by Dr Towey and resumes duties.

J. T. Henderson Towey

Community Notes From Foster and Covington Region

Foster Items report visiting relatives in Chicago and Covington. Corn remains 35 cents per 70 pounds at Foster as sales rise. Local residents attend Ladies Relief Corps supper in Covington. Ed Dollar returns from Indianapolis and Chicago with a visit to uncle John Spence. Lou Dunlap ships cattle from Foster. John Smith ax rents Boles place next year. Revival at Benson closes with little effect. upcoming religious meetings planned.

Foster W.R. Foster Covington Ed Dollar Indianapolis Chicago John Spence John

Town Hall at Foster Encourages Community Benefit

The notice urges residents to attend the Foster town hall meetings to gain value from the discussions and outcomes. It emphasizes collective participation and the potential improvements these meetings offer to the community.

Foster

Real Estate Transfers in Fountain County This Week

A Republican compiled list details recent recorded deeds in Fountain County including transfers to Matilda Chapman, David C Ellis, Lewis R Hetfield, John W Stoup, John 8 Martin, H C Shoaf, Wm A Summers, and others. Amounts range from 35 to 5000 dollars with parcels in Cass, Attics, Fulton, Hillsboro, Veedersburg, and Covington.

Fountain County Douglass, Abetracter Mary E Spencer Matilda Chapman Edivo Pountainville Robert_S Elie David C Ellis Cain Tp Robert Clements Lewis R Hetfield Hillsboro Nancy Kiger John W Stoup Fulton John van Reed John 8 Martin Itac Attics C Shoaf Keeling Veedersburg Aaron Lindley Summers Cates Susan Britt D Britt Davis Lucy Murray John Murray

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Soehe Perrysville Mauzy Republican County Central Committee Roby Review Fowler Tilton Warren Billy Cincinnati W. J. Bryan Indiana Center Township Roimar John Henderson John Hardiman Sige Col L H. Burge Macon Ayer Warren County Teachers’ Meet Nebeker Mt. Olympus R. B. Moody George Clem G. B. Beckett State Line Oliver Banks The Soldiers’ Home Onuton & Furlough Job Mant Holycross Guruie Clem Gessie America Reis-Strauss & Co Ries Strauss CO. Goldsmith Building Luther Boughner Chiccago Geo. Boughner Nate Mr. Rowland Hazel Shumaker Crawfordsville George Boughner Ladies Blief Corps Lou Dunlap John Smith Ax Boles Place Charley Martin Charley Benson Elia Pinber May Heffner John F’ Judy Newtown Ray Coleman Frank Coleman Cheney C Coleman Covington High School Hubax
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