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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
4
The piece notes the Democratic push in Covington politics with the cry to oust Republicans in city nominations. It frames the school question as influential in local affairs and suggests party principals repudiating wrongs while better elements emerge.
Dan Parco, famed as the world’s greatest race horse, defeats his own record in a landmark performance. Citizens of Covington appear poised for a push toward greater and better things in the upcoming city election.
The state secured settlement of the Wickard Murry notes totaling 51000, turned over as assets by ex auditor David E Sherrick. Payment occurred after Receiver John Reed, via Attorney General Miller, warned of immediate suit. Sherricks shortage now about 62000 with promises from friends to cover from remaining assets.
The article portrays Congressman Lanois and colleagues pushing for visibility amid a wave of interviews. It notes his indifference to college football as a distractions and shows him opposing tariff reform. He opposes numbered mail route boxes to prevent firms secretly doing business with farmers.
After two years on the committee, a member says potential savings of 1 million dollars next year on printing costs, and suggests 2 million could be saved without harming good government, while critics question why not pursue the full two million.
The Republicans of Covington invite members to a city convention in the Court room on Friday evening October 13 1905 at 7 o clock for nominating a city ticket. All names must be submitted by 7:30 PM with ballot voting closing at 9 PM. By order of the Committee E M Boorp Jos MOORE Gro W Williams Chair John Latourrette Sec.
J C Hopkins buys out W G Boyd in Hopkins and Boyd restaurant of Indianapolis. Mrs J W Price expands Chicago patters line. Hugh Shaffer and Miss Bessie Clawson wed in town with Rev J H Palwer presiding. Mrs Dr Martin of Danville visited the area early week. Tax deadline set for first Monday in November. M E church women plan Saturday fair at Lew Nebecker’s store. Yountsville blankets advertised as superior value.
An ideal medicine advertisement features Louise Mather and others highly endorsing Peruna. Letters describe relief from back pain headaches and fatigue after years of illness and ineffective doctors. The testimonials claim restored health after several weeks and praise the product while noting written consent requirements.
An advertisement by Dr. Hartman promotes a sanitarium in Columbus Ohio addressing women labeled as nervous. It claims female disease stems from catarrh and offers free treatment directions after submitting symptoms, treatment history, and age. The piece urges readers to contact the doctor for guidance.
Mr and Mrs Dr Sailor were called to Cissna Park on Monday by the death of their nephew Chas Sailor aged seventeen from cyphoid fever. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm with interment at Park Cemetery. Mrs Sailor and husband returned home Wednesday. Rural Route Inspector Elee reviewed route 9 amid contention. a special official was sent to settle the matter. Sale ads note a Fourth Street residence and an East Jefferson property offered as bargains.
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