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Newspaper

Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1912

Page

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Hanly to Speak at Newtown Republican Meeting

Former Governor J Frank Hanly will address Newtown voters on general campaign issues tonight in a large Republican gathering. He spoke at Williamsport this afternoon and plans to travel to Newtown on his own request, with many supporters from here joining. The State Committee reports an overwhelming number of calls for the event.

J. Frank Hanly Newtown Hanly Williamsport State Committee

Prison Reform Sunday Observed at Methodist Church

October 27 is Prison Reform Sunday, observed at morning service with a theme relevant to the day. Evening service, under the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, features two brief Bible talks and special music. public invited.

Methodist Church Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society

Dr Spinning to Speak at Prison Sunday Service

Dr A L Spinning, longtime head physician at the State Institution in Michigan City, will address Prison Sunday at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. He will speak with authority on the statewide observance.

Spinning Presbyterian Church State Institution Michigan City

Special meetings held by Rev Strecker at Bend church

Reverend Strecker of the M E church conducts a series of special meetings at Bend church north of the city. The program begins at 7 30 p m during the week and 7 o'clock on Sunday. Much interest and good are reported and a cordial invitation is extended to all.

Strecker M. E. Church Bend Church

Marriage Licenses Issued By County Clerk Sanders

County Clerk Sanders issued licenses to Edward Bettice and Bessie Hickman Claude Edward Nuss and Inez L. Snyder Clarence McClain and Sarah S. Lang Owen Butcher and Zula Fay Roberts. Also notice advising to call Dr Longacre for sick horses or cows.

Sanders Claude Edward Nuss Inez L. Snyder Clarence McClain Sarah S. Lang Owen Butcher Zula Fay Roberts Dr. Longacre

Taft or Wilson Vote Debate Final Choice Near

The article urges voters to compare Taft and Wilson as the 1912 election nears. It argues Roosevelt cannot win a third term, condemns moneyed monopolies, and claims Taft offers stable policies while Wilson represents change. It states the contest is Taft versus Wilson and asks readers to decide in November.

Taft Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Wilson Theodore Roosevelt

Judge Schoonover Buys New Ford Car

Judge J E Schoonover has a new Ford automobile traded in his old machine as part payment. The car arrived Saturday evening. Jos Miller superintendent of Fountain Telephone company also owns a new Richmond delivered Saturday and has learned to drive like a professional.

J. E. Schoonover Jos. Miller Fountain Telephone Company Richmond

Revival meetings begin at Baptist church in November

Special services at the Baptist church start November 17 with public and other churches invited. Last Sabbath saw a near full house and nine converts at the evening service. Lindsey Ellis leads Thursday prayer meeting on The Coming Revival, offering something new. Pastor Rev. Pavey strengthens church life, with first and third Sundays open to all seeking church home.

Baptist Church Lindsey Ellis Pavey

Fire at Hillsboro destroys store stock after tank explosion

A fire at Hillsboro started Saturday at 7:30 PM when a gasoline tank exploded at Evan Tinsley’s general store. The flames, fed by nearby cotton, spread briefly but bystander action prevented a larger disaster. Tinsley’s loss was limited to the cotton and some stock. overall damage was small.

Evan Tinsley Hillsboro Tinsley

Republicans Open New Headquarters at McGeorge Block

The Republican Party opens a new headquarters on the first floor corner room of the McGeorge block with George W. Crane in charge. The note invites readers to visit and feel at home.

Mc. George Block George W. Crane

Presbyterian church bazaar and supper event

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will hold a bazaar in the church parlors on Friday and Saturday December 13 and 14. The evening of December 14 will be devoted to a general supper and the occasion will be well worth attendance and patronage.

Ladies Aid of The Presbyterian Church

Covington Adopts Morning Electric Light Service

The Covington citizens welcome a morning electric light service as current use shows payments to cover running costs. The season of morning current has begun with days still shortening and mornings arriving later.

Covington

Tuberculosis Sunday Observance Marked by Church Service

First Presbyterian Church sets a morning service around a Tuberculosis Sunday theme. In the evening Dr A L Spinning will discuss a facet of prison reform.

Morrison to speak on his Panama trip for scouts

On Sunday afternoon November 10 at 2 15 Martin A Morrison will address men and boys under Boy Scouts auspices on His Trip to Panama and the Things Which the Trip Suggests. Free to all in Covington and vicinity.

Martin A. Morrison Boy Scouts Panama Covington and Vicinity

Lawyer in Trouble in Veedersburg Trial Next Monday

Noah Teegarden a Veedersburg attorney and prominent bull moose politician faces an assault and battery charge filed by Mrs. Cunningham. The trial is set for next Monday at 9 oclock before Justice Allen Justus with States Attorney Claude B Philpott prosecuting, and expected testimony described as rich and rare.

Noah Teegarden Veedersburg Bull Moose Justice of the Peace Allen Justus Cunningham Claude B. Philpott

Georgetown Hosts Covington In Stiff League Showdown

Georgetown high school prepares for a tough home game against Covington high school this Saturday. The Huskies from the Sucker State are feared, and Georgetown has endured strenuous practice to face them. Come out for one of the season’s best games.

Georgetown Covington Husky

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M. E Dr. A. L. Spinning Speaks Edward Bettice and Bessie Hickman B. Ratcliff John William H. Taft Tom Marshall Special Baptist Services T. E. Martin James Sherman First Presbyterian Church A. L. Spinning Virgil C. Frazier
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