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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
4
The Republican press backs a ticket but with reservations about certain candidates. It argues for fiscally prudent, principled leadership and warns against rewarding past opponents while urging support for the rest of the slate. It notes past four years and the voters’ verdict as final.
A. A. McCain, editor of the Crawfordsville Journal, is a candidate for the Crawfordsville postmaster position. Supporters say his appointment would reward his party service and the Journal’s combat for party goals in Montgomery County and the state, recognizing the newspaper fraternity.
The Friend says it does not fault the men on the Republican ticket. They are good and true and would safeguard city interests. It also believes the Democratic ticket is capable and deserves support from every Democrat.
In line with Sabbath observance, Halloween now shifts to Monday night since the holiday falls on Sunday, prompting a community change in celebration plans.
A fragment from The Friend argues that all Democrats in Covington can vote and work for the Democratic ticket this cycle. It contrasts with a claim about the Schwins who are described as double Antis.
A social column notes the latest honor fee rising as balloons drift higher. The piece suggests protection from unsound counsel and old ties as a whimsical metaphor for social status and risk.
The piece notes Antis plan to back defeat of the county ticket if John LaTourette fails to win re election. It implies a large Democratic majority is involved and urges readers to consider giving them a chance.
The text notes eight pairs of robins introduced into England and wagers on how English cousins will form stronger attachment to these birds than to sparrows. It also recalls a past carp for bass trade with Germany, mentioning pestiferous carp from that deal.
The city signed a new franchise with the Light and Water Company, described as better for the company than the original. It states the city is more bound than ever and, unless it owns the plant in twenty years, the fault lies with the current city administration. The piece urges reelecting each official in the people's interests.
The message warns citizens against being swayed by unfair statements or mudslinging in the last hours of the campaign. It urges voters to trust their own judgment, resist threats, and cast ballots according to their sentiments.
Mrs Elmira Shute a longtime Rieysburg resident died Sunday morning after a decade long paralysis. She leaves eight children David Shute Manville Missouri Philander Mount Ida Kansas Mrs Sam Martin Covington Indiana Mrs Sam Brewer Mrs I W Prather Mrs Ned Prather Elias Shute and Squire Shute all of Rileysburg area. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Hopewell church with Rev Whitlock of Terre Haute officiating. Interment in nearby cemetery.
The church schedules Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Communion follows. An evening service will be at 7:00 p.m. No third Sunday sermon due to minister’s convention. services moved to the fifth Sunday with an invitation to members and nonmembers to attend.
Motor cars were installed yesterday on the Clover Leaf railroad between Humrick Indiana and Charleston. The cars will make two round trips daily between Charleston and the Indiana state line. The time schedule will be kept if found profitable.
The Shular Restaurant near the north side gains popularity for its la carte meals. Cleanliness, finish, and polish invite the public, offering fresh and delicious dishes at comparable prices to other eateries. Remember the North Side Restaurant for an A1 meal.
Major R H Hendershot known as the original Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock leads a family of skilled drummers and fifers in a concert at the Rink Opera House. A strong company of home talent supports the program under the Women’s Relief Corps of the G A R. Event is Wednesday evening November 4 1909 with doors at 6 and popular prices.
Public sale announced by James Elwell who lives near the Snoddy mill. Sale details and exact time and place are not provided in the fragments.
Tuesday auction announces sale of stock including horses cows hogs and other farm animals. Mr Elwell will leave the farm. Check large bills for full particulars and terms of sale.
After November 1 the government increases register fee from 8 to 10 cents and raises liability limit from $25 to $50. Department sent notices to all post offices.
Sunday School Rally day at the M. E. church featured the primary department led morning service. The little folks delivered a splendid program reflecting credit on the children and the Sunday school work. The piece suggests expanding rallies to intermediate and senior classes.
Card to the Public announces See Harter as successor to T. H. Britton in the oil business. He pledges efficient service, prompt attention to telephone orders, and asks for continued patronage.
Rev. J. T. Orton, former Williamsport pastor, has accepted a call to the Presbyterian church at Petersburg and will move with his family at once. The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church plans a Christmas Bazaar in December with date to be announced.
Mrs. Tom Marlatt visits relatives here while local life shifts with farm work and new ventures. Mellott residents greet visitors, announce a Mellott paper by Wallace Wade, and report elections candidates for trustees clerk treasurer and marshal. A Womans Club meeting, weather disturbances, and local travel also appear among daily items.
A reflection on sublimity noting that only the most elevated minds can attain it even among geniuses. The observation contrasts universal potential with rare attainment in creative achievement.
A brief note highlights the brave act of a husband who speaks boldly on the phone despite fear. The piece frames his courage as a public virtue in the New York press context.
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