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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1905

Page

2

Political barbecue speech by FAIRBANKS and Simms at Battle Ground

Vice President FAIRBANKS and Horace Dan Simms spoke at a Wednesday Battle Ground barbecue. The event carried no political content. The Great Central lines including Monon Pere Marquette Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton will be transferred to and operated as the Erie.

Fairbanks Dan Simms Battle Ground Monon Pere Marquette Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Great Central Erie

Election Notice Prompts Voter Registration Question

The city urges residents to vote on Tuesday November 7 and asks if they will register for good clean government regardless of party affiliation. The notice emphasizes civic duty and nonpartisan governance.

Governor Hanly Set to Speak in Philadelphia this Week

Governor Hanly travels to Philadelphia by special invitation to advocate good government. The support from Weaver Folk and La Follette elevates them to national prominence beyond local governors, and the enduring impact of their work is noted.

Hanly Philadelphia Weaver Folk LaFollette

Citizens should vote for clean city government

The piece urges loyal citizens to set aside jealousies and party prejudices and vote for candidates who will provide a clean, law abiding administration. It asserts that nonpartisan support leads to better civic governance and good government.

Public asked to back Republican ticket for Covington

The piece argues the Republican ticket is made up of good clean, conservative business men and urges Covington citizens and taxpayers to vote for them, insisting patriotism should guide the choice.

Covington

Expected to Kick as Crumpacker Eyes Fowler Post

The Fowler Leader notes Congressman Crumpacker will back Robert Cox for postmaster at Fowler. It laments Stalwart Republicans and pledges Maury reform. The paper mentions Crumpacker traveling to West Baden and hints Judge Wiley's possible congressional candidacy, while opposing Crumpacker.

Robert Cox Crumpacker Fowler Chas. Craw Wall Evans Sam Leffen Grant Hall Jesse Birch Doll McKnight Reform Leader Jesus West Baden Tom Taggart Judge Wiley Congress Crumpecker

Thomas H. McGeorge Jr For Councilman 1st Ward

A local electoral notice endorses Thomas H. McGeorge Jr for Councilman in the 1st Ward with John Cade listed as a supporting figure or affiliated party contact.

Thomas H. McGeorge, Jr John Cade

The City Ticket Mayoral Ticket Promises Clean Governance

The city republican ticket announced last Friday night is touted as representative and trusted to advance moral standing and strict fidelity to public interests. Voters are urged to choose a clean businesslike administration, with accountability on Election Day and responsibility for Covington’s future.

Republican Party Covington

Peruna Gave New Life Say Assemblyman Tighe

Hon. John Tighe of Cohoes N Y endorses Peruna as a superior restorative tonic. He writes that after extreme work his mind and body regain energy and urges others with overwork to consider it. He notes catarrh and nervousness from exhausted nerves and cites Peruna as a cure, inviting letters to Dr Hartman for free advice.

John Tighe Remsen St Cohoes N. Y Albany County Peruna Artandstill J. Tighe Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, O

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Mary Smith

Last Tuesday neighbors staged a quiet surprise at Mrs Mary Smith wife of Clint Smith township trustee who lives two miles east of the city A hearty feast followed with singing and jokes in the afternoon Several attendees included Mrs Frank Allen Mrs J W Martin Mrs D W Spence Lew Nobeker Ed Murry Lee Faust Jacob Bowers Tom Marlatt W Hegg Harve Barkley and Mrs Ritz One who Was There

Mary Smith Clint Smith Frieds Messdames Frank Allen J. W. Martin D. W. Spence Lew Nobeker Ed. Murry Lee Faust Jacob Bowers Tom Marlatt W. Hegg Harve Barkley Fred Ritz

Underwear for everybody at Spence Smith Spence

John Wheatley returns to Danville Monday to work in C and E I shops. Mrs Della McGeorge was ill on rising Monday morning with a serious affliction of her right lower limb. William Tillotson and Mrs Hattie Leslie wed at New Albany Indiana last Friday and are now at home to friends. The public extends congratulations.

John Wheatley Danville Della McGeorge William Tillotson Hattie Leslie New Albany Ind

Neckwear and guests arrive in city from Nebraska

The article notes Spence, Smith and Spence offering fashionable neckwear. It mentions Mr and Mrs James Shrigley of Waneta Nebraska as city visitors hosted by T H McGeorge and wife and Mr and Mrs David Ferguson among others. Mrs Shrigley is a daughter of Charles Meeker of Imperial Nebraska and a brother of Mr Ferguson.

James Shrigley Waneta Nebraska T. H. McGeorge David Ferguson Shrigley Charles Meeker Imperial Mr. Ferguson Fountain County

Local Markets Grain Elevator Report

Grain elevator notes show wheat and corn trading with mixed figures and mentions keepers and notes on prices. The fragment lists wheat types and corn varieties with uncertain values and unclear context.

Local Mill Accident and Bargain Cloth Prices

Spence, Smith & Spence offer 56 inch cravenette cloth at 1.25 from 1.50. A worker at Williams' saw mill was injured Thursday around 10 a.m. when a board struck by the saw threw him, injuring his hand and arm. He is not considered in serious danger.

Spence, Smith & Spence Thowss Wiliams

Hallow'en Mask Social at Odd Fellows Hall

Irene Rebekah Lodge No 207 holds its annual mask social at Odd Fellows hall on Tuesday evening October 31 1905. The entertainments have benefited the order and refreshments will be served. Members are invited and asked to bring a friend.

Irene Rebekah Lodge No Odd Fellows Hall

Coal and Feed at Simms offers delivery and prices

Simms feed barn advertises coal delivered in small amounts at 124 cents per bushel and by the load at 10 cents per bushel. Corn 45 cents, oats 380 cents per bushel. Straw 25 cents per bale. Phone 89. If Sam Sims, Prop.

Simms Feed Barn Sam Sims

Ais Beara the Kind You Have Always Bought tt year of 2

A long wild ride details General Kearny’s rush from Santa Fe to Washington. A messenger recalls crossing plains on horseback with scant gear and many horses, surviving Ute ranges and Indian risks while delivering a critical report in under eleven days over 832 miles.

Ais Beara Kearny Santa Fe California Washington Fort Leavenworth Rence

The Height of Waves and Their Scale

The piece explains why the ocean is never still, noting wind as a major factor in wave creation. It states typical storm waves reach up to twelve feet, violent gales up to fifty feet, with lengths around 600 feet. Measured seas show 43 feet in the south Pacific, 39 in the south Atlantic, 36 in Biscay, 13 in the North Sea and Mediterranean.

South Pacific South Atlantic Bay of Biscay North Sea Mediterranean Bell Rock Shetlands New York Herald

Notice of Administrator Appointment in Fountain County

Ie hereby given t at the under signed hea been appointed and quatified by the Circuit Court of Fountain county. State of Indiana, as Administrator, with will annexed, of the esate of Joseph Rhodes, late of Fountain county, deceased Said setate is supposed to be solvent. THE FOUNTAIN TRUST COMPANY. Administrator. By R. W. Miles, See'y. John B. Martin, attorney. Oct. 20, 1905 4a.

Circuit Court Fountain County State of Indiana Joseph Rhodes Setate Fountain Trust Company

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Ayer Tina Mysore Naus Peart Hyde Guthrie Centre Lowell Mags Seba Soneise Republican Peoples Paper A. Clifton Pest Evan W. Heath John LaTourette Fred Layton James P. Buckner Mont Board Alva N. Clark Martin L. Stanton Daniel V. Spence William H. Miles George Robb William Hegg Santford P. Gray Isaac B. Clawson Roland Yerkes The City Ticket Assemblyman Tighe Hallow’en Mask Social Simms Cartor xX R. W. Miles J. Loeb’s Stores Covington, Ind Lyon & Healy Starr Goudition Leland Rica New Temple Harvard Warner Chickering Benjamin Vermilion St
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