Republican County Ticket Roster Listing Local Races
A political ticket outlines candidates for county offices including Congress Charles B Land, Judge Charles R Milford, Prosecutor Fred S Purnell, Representative William Colvert, Auditor Eliwah J Earl, Clerk Fry Bryant, Coroner J Fred Parham, Surveyor Col W Sentman, Assessor Philp B Grubbs, and Commissioners Clint F Hesler 2nd Dist and James W Ellis 3rd Dist with their home towns in Logan Van Buren Davis Troy Mill Creek Cain Wabash.
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Clint F. Hesler
Mill Creek
James W. Ellis
Cain
Nomination Meeting Called by Central Committee Chair
J L Allen Jr chairman announces a 2 pm meeting at a designated place for nominating candidates to the Advisory Board and other township officers where no prior call has been issued by the Central Committeemen.
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J. L. Allen, JR
Republicans of Troy Township Nomination Meeting Notice
Pursuant to the call of the County Chairman the Republicans of Troy Township will meet in the court room at 2 30 p m Saturday Oct 20 1905 for nominating three members of the Township Advisory Board and other township officers as required by law and to transact any other business.1st district Com F W Boyd 2nd T A Clifton 3rd H Fred Hedges 4th W T Couner
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Troy Township
F. W. Boyd
T. A. Clifton
Fred Hedges
W.T. Couner
St Louis Democrat Alerts Party Ring in City
The St Louis Democrat claims a spring political ring runs the party in St Louis and warns only a smashing defeat can remove it.
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Tne
St. Louis Democrat
St. Louis
Days of political anxiety to end with Salt River boat in waiting
The article notes political tensions will ease soon and mentions a Salt River boat in waiting on November 7th. The details are sparse and names or places are not specified.
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Salt River
Precinct Residency Advice For Voters
Every man is entitled to a vote somewhere but must obey the law. Do not change your precinct residence between now and the election to avoid voting complications.
County split over anti boodle contract in coming election
Carrol county remains the only county in the district not operating under the anti boodle contract as parties fail to reconcile there. The standoff delays the election plans in that county.
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Carrol
Landis
Fountain County Campaign Report Shows GOP Passive Pace
In Fountain County the campaign has run with Democrats in the minority and Republicans largely waiting for the other side to act. The only extensive campaigning appears to be by the candidates themselves with limited party-led effort.
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Fountain County
Sam Jones Dies on Rock Island Train Near Little Rock
The sudden death of evangelist Sam Jones on a Rock Island train near Little Rock Arkansas Monday night ends the career of one of the world’s most remarkable preachers. Jones preached in nearly every state and possessed a power and style peculiar to himself, with his ministry doing a distinctive work and his death coming practically without warning.
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Sam Jones
Rock Island
Little Rock Ark
Governor Hanly Emerges as GOP Drawing Card in Campaign
Campaign reports portray Governor Hanly as the main attraction for Republicans with large attentive crowds. Some critics now concede he is the strongest card and his push for a receptive legislature is gaining voter support, while party leaders seek outcomes favorable to his reforms.
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Hanly
Assembly Debate Hints at Governor's Interim Authority
The anxious crowd includes many party men yet a majority of workers favors leaving the matter to the governor to decide.
Indiana Senate Forecast Sees Strong GOP Edge Next Session
The Indiana state senate is set to lean Republican next winter with a stable if not overwhelming majority. Of 25 holdovers, 21 are Republicans and 25 districts vote this year, likely producing at least 17 GOP seats for a 38 to 12 or greater majority, enabling a two thirds vote on party measures.
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Indiana
Senate
Republicans Seek Narrow House Gain Across Indiana Districts
The piece notes Republicans expect limited gains, predicting a 25 to 30 percent drop, while Democrats push strong campaigns in several districts. It highlights Bowers, Kuhes, Gavin, and Adair as notable candidates and mentions incumbents Landis, Crumpacker, and Fred Landis, with Shively active in the Thirteenth.
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Menzies
Davis
Claude Bowers
Bowers
Congress
Indiana
Kuhes
Richmond
Watson
Frank Gavin
Charles Landis
Crumpacker
Fred Landis
J. A M. Adair
B. F. Shively
Wanted Traveler for Established House Job
Help wanted for a traveling position at an established house paying 12.00 per week with expenses advanced. References required. Send address with stamp to Jos A Alexander Covington Indiana.
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Jos
Indiana Hunters License Reminder and Local Notices
Hunter's Take Notice explains Section 607 of Indiana Game Laws prohibiting hunting within the state without a license except in the resident's township. Blank license applications are available at no charge. Also notes new cloak arrivals at J Loeb's Store and updates on George Yeagy and wife recovering from the Wabash wreck with a satisfactory company adjustment.
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Indiana
State of
George Yeagy
Danville
George
Covington sale ads and notices sweep the town
Farm loan offers and chattel loan options by L P Little advertise Covington Indiana offices. A practical eye test by A C Fears. Lard inspection under pure food law at Merryman Bros. Youth cash prize program disclosed by E M Board. Ladies Aid rummage sale and supper at M E Church room south side square October 27. J Loeb’s Store promotes latest ladies cloaks.
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Merryman Bros. T
Ladies Aid
M. E. Church
O M. Coffing
South Side Square
Take Care of the Beam and Local Endorsements Cited
The Covington Republican is accused of backing only part of the county ticket while omitting many candidates. The Attica Ledger denounces this partial support and claims not to back the state or full county slate. J Loeb’s Store announces a new line of ladies and Misses cloaks arriving today.
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Covington
Andidates
Attica Ledger
J. Loeb’s
Fountain Items and Local Notables Daily Update
Mrs Frank Watts had a severe accident Sunday when a frightened horse threw her from a wagon. Mrs Joel Watts remains seriously ill. Mr and Mrs P N Cox visited Covington Wednesday. Mrs Frank Benamire and Mrs J M Hopkins spent Sunday in Attica. Hugh Schafer and wife visited Fountain Sunday. Dan Alkire is stripping sorg hum for F P Beymer this week. Franklin Watts started work for S Crane Tuesday. Frank Benamire and George Ferguson were in Covington Monday. C M Watts the new grocer sells potatoes cheap. J Loeb's Store offers the best stock of ready made clothing.
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Frank Watts
Public Auction at Residence Near Kingman and Cates
At my residence 3% miles NW of Kingman and 1 mile SE of Cates on Thursday Oct 25 1906 sale includes three horses several cattle dairy stock hogs sheep farm implements and a corn planter with pedigrees to be provided sale day.
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Kingman
Cates
Poland
China
Local Farm Auction Items Include Plows Cushions and Stoves
A rural sale lists riding cultivator two walking breaking plows one corn shelter a new buggy several pieces of wheat and harnesses a wood base heater a cook stove an extension table and other articles. Terms cover cash under 8500 or credit with note nine months nine percent interest after due four percent cash discount no removal until settled. Millcreek church to provide dinner. DeWitts Kinney and Bladder Pills advertised by Geo W Cook.
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Millcreek Church
T. M. Jackson
Col
A. G. Madden
K. S. Booe
Commissioners Allowances and county expenses October term 19 6
A historical accounting lists payments to numerous individuals and firms for poor relief, county services, jail, farms, bridges, burial ex-soldier expenditures, health officer, and public printing. Names include C M Spencer, AA Williamson, Thos Fishero, J Frank McDermond, J Loeb, The Leader newspaper, and several county officers across Van Buren Shawnee Wabash and other areas. Total sums appear in the hundreds to thousands with line items for salaries, supplies, and maintenance of county facilities.
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M Spencer
Poor Millcreek
Williamson
Same
AL Rateliff
Thos Fishero
M Coggins
Poor Wabash
Geo McDonald
Holland & Co
Poor Richland
Waggoner & Co
W Claypool
S Baker
Poor Davis
TV StanGel
B Coleman
Poor Troy
Lewis Nebeker
Ost & Davis
Layton & Bilsland
UV Smith
Lgob
Ed Foster
Poor
Shawnee
Frank McDermond
Chase Mayfield
Grimes Bros. Poor Jackson
Chase Waters
VanBuren
Thos Fisbero
Maffet
Ludlow & Smith
SJ Dunkin
B&iubbs
Fry Bryant
Mack Irvin, Jr
Treas Sal and Postage
Wilkey
James T Bel
Supt
Lew B Waggoner
Dunkin
H Little
Mont
Craio
Mellott
Mellott Ditch
CY. Myers
Britton
Oat
Geo Martin
Henry Schmelig
Ben Wilber
T Case
J Finney
A Boling
JR Bartington
Jones Bros
J Frank McDermond
LC Beckelhymer
N Sadler
Surveyor Fees
Thornton, Lev
E Livengood
Reed
Henry Loeber
A Gilson
Med Serv
Ira Boggs
Kingman Arch
Guy F Spinning
Sal’y and Postge
Children’s Aid Society
O P Lewis
School For
E A Gilson
Med Serv County
Chas Gritton
Public Printing
JL Martin
Ryan
Chicago Coliries Co. Fuel Co
Ost & Davis,Co Farm
Oscar Odeneal Et al
Work Co
H W Newiin
Poor Logan
Ed Easter
Troy
Co Phebus
Glascock & Allen
Covington Viaduct
James T. Bell
Condolences from John C. Freemont Relief Corp No 240
The John C. Freemont Relief Corp No 240 expresses sorrow for Sister Fanny Stevenson upon the death of her son Lee Stevens. They tender heartfelt sympathy and request publication of the condolences in the Republican. Laura Muittle and Lia York sign the message.
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Fanny Stevenson
Lee Stevens
John C. Freemont Relief Corp No
T Ie Republican
Laura Muittle
Lia York
Fountain County foreclosure sale notice
Sheriff's sale mandatory from Fountain Circuit Court decree in case Ferguson versus Fountain Warren Vermillion Association Ost Trustee City of Covington and others. Auction seeks payment of 2524 dollars and 90 cents plus interest and costs, offered to the highest bidder at public sale.
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Fountain
Fountain County
Indiana
David S. Ferguson
Warren and Vermillier Agricultural Association
Peter Ost
City of
Covington
Public auction of 30 acres in Fountain County Indiana
On Saturday November 10 at Covington court house the rents and profits for up to seven years of 30 acres off the north end of the east half of the southeast quarter section 26 township 20 range 9 will be offered. If insufficient they will sell the fee simple to satisfy the decree interest and costs. John R Hardesty Sheriff Fountain County October 11 1906 Lucas Nebeker attorney for plaintiff 10-19-14.
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Court House
Covington
Fountain County
Indiana
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mase
Republican Peoples Paper
T A. Clifton
Kiste
Fred A. Sims
John C. Billheimer
Oscar Hadley
Wee
James Bingham
Supreme Court
Edward Fitzpatrick
Superintendent of Public Instruction
A. Cotton
Bate Geologiet
W. &. Blatchley
Joseph Stubbs
Firet
James H. Jordan
of & Court
Upreme Cour ‘Our
Leander J. Monks
C. C. Hadley
Ward H. Watson
Daniel
W. Comstock
J. M. Rabb
Frank Roby
Republican County
Charles B. Land
Charles R. Milford
Logan
Fred S. Purnell
William Colvert
Eliwah J. Earl
S. McIrvin
John R. Hardesty
Guy F. Spining
Jackson
J. Fred Parham
Col. W. Sentman
Philp B. Grubbs
Wabash
A. N. Hendrix
Horace Gray
Richland
James G. Warfield
Elwell
David Babb
Frank C. Baird
James C. Claypool
Parker
iSrand Giim
Drogtiag
Republican Call
Hunter
J. Loeb’s Store
L. P. Little
South Side
Covington, Ind
O. Board
A. C. Fears
L. P. Little Covington, Ind
E. M
J. Loeb
Storr
Joel Watts
P. N. Cox
Frank Benamire
J. M. Hopkins
Attica
Hugh Schafer
Dan Alkire
F. P. Beymer
Franklin Watts
S. Crane
George Ferguson
C. M. Watts
Geo. W. Cook
J. H. Eskew
Chandler, Okls
Marie Porrel
Pine City
Minn
Astoria
Sheriff's Sale
Sherif Fountain Courty
A. D
Lucas Nebeker
Att.y
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