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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
2
One year contracts cost 8 cents per inch. Six months or less than a year are g cents per inch. Short contracts under six months are 10 cents per inch. Metal base electros priced at 6 cents per inch. Local rate terms shown.
James Slim declares his run for mayor, stating he is a candidate before the upcoming Democratic city convention and will seek nomination per party will. He signs the message as a Republican editor, promising loyalty to the party process.
Call for Republican primary convention to choose candidates for city offices including Mayor Clerk Treasurer and councilmen for three wards. Meeting held in circuit court room ahead of the November city election.
Voters may cast ballots from 5 to 8 p m in the scheduled election. Separate ballot boxes will be used for the different wards. W W Layton and Chin FRED Boorp sign as secretary and organizer.
A small political stir cooler the city as old time habits return and uplift local spirits this week. The piece notes renewed interest among residents and the familiar warmth of city politics in action.
A Wednesday gathering of regular Republicans outpaced predictions by the Friend and formed the organization, while the antis failed to secure control as forecast.
A reflective note argues that betraying a trusted friend or ignoring established precedent for a reckless idea yields poor results. It emphasizes loyalty to benefactors and consistency over risky novelty.
The Commoner cites editorials from the Indianapolis News accusing the president’s sermon and aligns the paper with the Republican stance after years of free trade positions. The Hoosier State mocks the newspaper as a partisan voice amid tariff debates and Bryan era shifts.
A large crowd at a city political re organization meeting shows strong demand for loyal leadership. The event shifts control away from disloyal factions once linked to the Friend and Antis, with the vote tally reported as 3 to 1 against the former group.
Public sale at my residence 34 miles north of Covington on Wednesday Oct 20 1909. 15 head of good work horses and h a 13 head of cattle some good hogs and a lot of farm implements. Terms reasonable. See bills. R 8 Nebeker.
Mr. Conner led a university of sermons plays and services, urging public support for “Boys and Their Friends.” Miss Seger and Miss Cuffeen received praise for song and influence, while a Knighthood ceremony and lectures built character beliefs and future plans for sustaining boyhood development.
Official notice to Covington voters of Fountain County Indiana that polls will open in each ward at designated locations to elect a mayor clerk treasurer and council members. City Clerk John LaTourette records the 1909 date and seal.
The document records James BE Twiwpy City Marshall issuing a precept dated October 14 1909 from Covington Indiana to elect officers as named in a prior directive. The notice cites the Clerk of the City and bears official signature.
The Clover Lea railroad reports no settlement with Hiram Palin. The railroad appraised 21 horses killed at 2750 dollars while Palin’s appraiser estimates 3150 and Palin fixes his loss at 4000. The matter of Retirement remains under consideration by the railway company.
A Detroit Free Press item notes the contrast of spring signs with a personal decision as a wife decides to move. The piece blends seasonal optimism with domestic change, highlighting the household choice amid changing weather.
A short humorous exchange where Auntie asks why Dearie did not object when the lieutenant offered a kiss. Dearie replies Auntie did not object either, so she assumed it was acceptable.
Morning worship at 11 o clock with preaching by the pastor. Evening service at 7 30 p m features Hon Martin A Morrison speaking on Bible Study Wor Men. Miss Mary Bright leads the C E society Sunday. The annual meeting and election set for the 26th with Dr L J Marshall of Crawfordsville to give an address. The Lord s Supper to be administered one week from Sunday the 24th in the morning hour. Rally day for Bible school on Sunday morning Oct 31 Bible school at 10 am C E society at 2 30 pm Mid Week service Thursday 7 30 p m Choir rehearsal Saturday 7 80 H K Fox Ph D Minister 620 Fourth street Phone 5%). Ol Board came down from At tica Thursday.
Attorney L P Little has moved his office to the north side of the square above Ost and D vis grocery.
Brigadier General Andrew S Burt, once commanding officer of a negro regiment, dismayed by poor play in a ball game volunteers to bat. After a disputed call he storms off the field lifts his old shoulder straps and puts on his blouse, a silent protest to racial snubs. The scene ends with the phrase It was too much.
A young woman remarks that a machine’s effect mirrors dodging a kiss as they walk to a house. The man, polite, suggests carrying a hand mirror and hair pins while automobiling. An inner moment leads her to realize he is not the man she would select as an affinity.
A Detroit Tribune quote tells of a wise doctor urging a boy to chew each mouthful thirty times. The boy counters that at home he would starve as others finish meals before he can finish one mouthful.
A Washington Star quotation features a political economist and a railway magnate debating governance and profits. The magnate suggests running the government is useless since it could not pay dividends without graft accusations.
The fragment features dialogue about kissing another man's wife and a heroine fleeing an audience. A witty remark about a gallery god from Puck appears, with a references to the New York press. The worn text captures a satirical, tabloid style dialogue from period fiction.
A fragment shows a quarrel between Mrs Benham and Mr Benham with a remark about a rough upbringing and learning a trade. The dialogue hints at reputational tension and past accusations within the household.
Local column invites readers to place Want Trade or Bargain notices in the column for 25 cents per week. Any nature may be advertised as the Republican will publish results.
Public notices advertise rental and sale opportunities including a Covington property and a small farm for rent. Listings mention mules at Oxford Indiana, a dwelling at Liberty and 8th streets Covington, and loan options on real estate and chattel security with attorney L P Little.
Wanted at once. Men to represent us locally or traveling. Money in the work for the right men. Apply at once and secure territory. Allen Nursery Co, Rochester, N.Y.
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