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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
4
Republican candidates addressed voters in Millcreek township at Kingman on Wednesday night. A large audience attended the meeting, described as a good gathering.
E M Cosat successor to Fowler Reed announces a closing out sale of stores hardware implements and more. The sale is made without regard to cost and offers are urged to visit for bargains, with details provided elsewhere in the issue.
The Appellate Court sustained Judge Rabb's decision from two years ago in Fountain County. It permanently enjoins the County Auditor and Treasurer from collecting the additional 50 cent levy imposed by the State Tax Board on improvements. The ruling simplifies a complex situation and could affect counties statewide.
The Davis township highway change was ordered. Fred Hegg Charles Steel Arthur Baldwin and J S Hall were granted licenses to sell intoxicants. Claims were allowed and county farm purchases made. Marion Hilderbrand resigned as drainage commissioner and N G Nebeker was appointed.
A political weather expert in New York forecasts violent squalls causing public concern as political factions react. The forecast, though disputed, intensifies debate over climate risk and leadership response.
Last week Tre Verdesburg printed excerpts from Judge Milford and William Nelson White showing sharp political contrast. The pieces portrayed their views in vivid, characteristic fashion, highlighting a public disagreement.
The Goshen Times notes Governor Harry aligns with a Roosevelt style appeal for a Republican Congress, arguing the issue is law enforcement and the square deal. The piece asserts Indiana residents should support the Governor's stance rather than siding with opposition.
The South Bend Tribune argues that President Roosevelt's record hinges on voters electing a Republican majority in Congress. It asserts that a Democratic win would threaten the president's plans to curb illegal operations by large corporations and urges support for the administration's accomplishments.
Governor Hanly’s address at Tipton reviews State business and urges reforms in insurance and private banking. He argues for stronger state supervision of financial institutions and notes push for a two cent passenger railroad rate as part of advance work.
The Indianapolis News reviews Governor Hanly’s push to end free passes, curb public fund corruption, and expand public depositories. It cites proposed reforms for insurance, private banks, charity systems, railroad rates, temperance, and strict law enforcement as aligned with public will and legislative action.
The Parisian bells show at the fair and opera house Saturday night drew Attica protest as men attended while Attica women urged Mayor to intervene. The event ended with lights turned off after women complained. Meanwhile George Williams of Bluffton, Indiana, raced home Friday as his mother Mrs Harriet Williams, over eighty, recovered from weeks of typhoid fever.
On October 5 and 6 Lamm & Company of Chicago will send an expert cutter to take your measure at J Loebs Stores. The service offers precise measurements for tailored garments and fittings at the retail location.
Six month old Reuben Todd son of Mr and Mrs L A Culver Jr of Veedersburg died after a brief illness last Wednesday afternoon. Dr Todd of Chicago attended but the child died within minutes. Funeral services were held at West Fifth Street residence Thursday at 2 PM. The family, grieving parents, receive many condolences.
The ladies of the M. E. church announce a rummage sale during the week of October 21. Watch for dates. Donations will be gratefully received by the committee.
Mr and Mrs Ed Layton of Linden attended the funeral Tuesday for Lee Stevenson, brother of Mrs Layton, after arriving Monday for the service.
The Sunday trip to Indianapolis will run next Sunday. The train departs at 8 14 am from this point at the regular time.
Hershel Stevenson of Hammond attended the funeral for his brother Lee Stevenson on Tuesday. His wife was too ill to attend the service.
Mrs T A Clifton was confined to her bed and house for several days the first of the week due to neuraglia. She is now slightly improved.
A wreck between Mansfield and Champaign delayed the noon East bound passenger by two hours on Tuesday. The morning Eastbound train also ran over one hour late out of Danville.
Mrs Bertha Towell White from Rosedale arrives in the city to reorganize her winter term music class. She will teach at Mrs Julia Brown's home on Thursday Friday and Saturday each week. Hardy Towell of Mill Creek township travels to Toledo to head a department at the Toledo Business College. he is praised for stenographic work and efficiency.
Dr Eva Nebeker left Saturday for Indianapolis to prepare for her work at Kelso Hospital in Knoxville Tennessee where she has been chosen as home physician and general manager of the institution. Her friends here wish her success in the important position.
Earl Shular and C Bowers of Hillsboro were in town Tuesday to arrange business. Bowers bought the large newspaper press from the Price plant, once under contract with Postmaster Boyd and Chairman Allen to publish a gang organ. The venture folded and will be moved to Hillsboro to print the Times.
Marx Herzog of The Leader visited Chicago on Tuesday to purchase fall and winter goods. J W Whicker of Attica attended court here Monday morning. Dr Coggins and wife of Curl Creek were in Covington on Tuesday afternoon.
Mesdames Kaufman and Bell Sangster attended the King man fair last Friday. George LaTourette is again at home from Indiana territory. He says old Fountain is good enough for him. Notice We will save you money on that lumber bill. Just try us once. Charles E. Osborn Veedersburg Ind.
Mrs. Harry Randolph from Danville reports rapid improvement of Hary. Charley Linquest of Wabash spent time in Scott county looking at land for potential purchase but was not impressed. Peter Harmon is able to hobble on crutches after a bad sprain from a scaffold fall, as noted earlier.
Mrs. Jackson Gillard formerly Miss Berdie Board has returned to her Chicago home after a weeks visit. A special representative from a major eastern cloak factory will display a complete line of ladies cloaks and wraps on Tuesday October 9 at W. B. Coleman’s east side square for selections.
State Railway Commission member C. V. McAdams visited Veedersburg last Friday morning to inspect crossings signals and trains as the board seeks a clearer understanding of the issues under consideration at that location.
Mrs. Anna Blue and her daughter of Silverwood were in Covington on Tuesday. She bought a farm in Fulton township last spring and is now moving there to improve it. They will spend the winter in Covington while her daughter attends school.
At a Monday board meeting of Stewards the M. E. church increased Rev. J. H. Palmer's salary to 1100 dollars annually and provided a parsonage, totaling at least 1250 dollars per year. He begins his new year's duties with renewed zeal and interest.
Fulton township resident Dred West suffered a stroke Sunday morning and has been unconscious about 30 hours. He remains in critical condition as friends await his recovery.
W. E. Livengood and C. M. M. Cabe are retained as attorneys for the city school board in the damages suit brought by S. H. Hall. The piece criticizes the expense and alleges political prejudice behind the defense and the hiring of two school superintendents last year. Kaufman Dice Martin Co. is referenced.
John Crane and his family recently moved here from Hoopeston, adapting to new surroundings and beginning to settle into the community.
Miss Elizabeth McComas, a Wallace teacher, spent Sunday at home while Mont Board members continued a week in Chicago to attend to business interests.
Mrs Myrtie Liuty will teach this year in the Yeddo schools and is now at her work. District Vuairman Dunwiddie and wife of Frankfort visited the city Wednesday. Mrs J L Tuwasty has spent the past week at Brazil with her daughter. J W Davis, father of Alvert, returned to Covington for the winter after a summer in Iowa.
Evangelists services are held at the Church of Christ on One Seventh Street with Evangelist W. J. Brown conducting. The meetings are described as full of interest and all are invited to attend.
Herschel Smail and Grace Ritchey were united in marriage at Esquire Asa Osborn’s residence at 8:30 last evening. A large city reception sent hearty congratulations to the couple. The notice asks readers hosting delegates for the S. S. Convention in Oct 1920 to report their hosting to committee members Beaulah Hardesty Myrtle Monger May Wagoner Ruth Groves Ara Spinnings Effie Hanna O M Board Mrs Anna Philpot and A G Harvey.
Clerik Bryant reports new marriages including Herschel Smail to Grace Ritchy, James McHarg to Mrs. Sarah M. Roe, and Francis M. Newman to Ella BE Fisher.
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