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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
4
Lebanon Patriot reports Judge Artman of Lebanon enforcing liquor laws with fines and jailings. He has caused gamblers to flee and go into hiding as authorities tighten controls.
The Crawfordsville Journal argues against overemphasis on courts to punish adults for youth delinquency and notes the small share of adults becoming state burdens due to post twenty one habits, urging protection of minors from their own indiscretions and ignorance.
Marion figure Representative Gus Condo withdraws from the Indiana House speakership race. He backs Martinsville’s Representative Branch for caucus selection, noting letters urged him to run but choosing to stay out. The governor’s public suggestion is seen as influential though not unusual, given the coming session and slim Republican majority.
The anti saloon league bulletin hails the Moore remonstrance law as highly effective in its fifteen months, noting 375,000 people in 167 townships and 14 city wards have lived dry for two years. It compares progress with the Nichol son and other laws, while recounting the 59 year old Rag ing Tads feast in Covington and the deaths of nineteen participants as the Unknown Shore gathers mourners.
The piece notes Indiana temperance trends with Moore law reach limits and possible new legislation as Republicans prepare for the session. It reports caucus aims, patronage roles, and possible officers though no substantive bills. also includes a religious counsels-like reflection on preparation and fate.
The Wilson Layton family reunion was held at James Layton’s home for Thanksgiving. The annual gathering brings many relatives from a large local circle for a dinner and shared enjoyment. Next year’s meeting will be with Oliver Graham.
Union Thanksgiving services were held in the M E church at 10 30 Thursday morning with participation from city protestant churches. Rev Palmer acted as moderator Mayor Heath gave the welcome Rev Orton read the lesson Rev Walthal prayed Miss Hardesty and Mrs A Romine sang Dr Walton preached a collection for the needy was taken at the close The benediction was offered by Rev Heath. The service drew an older congregation and was described as uplifting.
In McLennan County Texas veteran Brock, age 117, lauds Dr Hartman’s Peruna as essential to his health and longevity. He recalls battles with la grippe, climate changes, and long life with a steady routine, noting Peruna keeps his appetite, strength, and circulation robust.
Mrs Louise Wilson from Champaign arrived Monday evening with her mother Mr O B Jones. They had moved back to Champaign from here the week before last.
For Sale 80 acres a farm within 1 mile of Covington Court House featuring a house barn berries and a family orchid plus a good gravel road to town. Also eight building lots within 3 blocks of Public Square with paved street and concrete sidewalks paid. For prices and terms call O S Douglass Atty Covington Ind.
Bible School Sabbath at 9 30 with 189 in attendance and aim of 200 before Christmas. Sunday 10 45 Leaven of the Pharisees. 7 00 Gospel and the magnitude of Creation. Epworth League 6. Bend church 2 30. Madge Lanius to sing, plans to return to Denver and may be last chance to hear her.
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