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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
4
Dear Sir Some of the enterprising advertisers in The Republican have given us your name among recipients for several months The subscription is paid for and you may hold this card as a receipt The Republican aims to present local news attractively to advance general interests and earn readers esteem Sam Yours T A Clifton Editor
A Citizen editorial questions motives behind democratic support for County Superintendent Gossett, contrasting supportive statements from a local press figure and a Republican official. The piece cites personal gain and political alliances as possible drivers amid broader party infighting. A Danville adulterous case near the toll road is noted, followed by a regional G A R relief picnic with speeches, songs, and a large community turnout.
A fragment quotes a speaker accusing Democrats of backing a deceitful officer. The text cites a Grand-ma editor and a candidate for Auditor, suggesting party leaders, the Citizen, and four democratic Trustees who elected him are implicated in supporting him despite alleged lies.
Dr S P Colgin who has filled the M E pulpit in this city for two years will preach his last sermon Sunday morning as he expects to move to a new field next year. His subject will be The Joy of Gods People in the Face and in the Nause of God. A large attendance is urged for the service.
John Davis moved to Wallace this week. Bert Alward and D. W. Boce visited Crawfordsville on Tuesday. Dr. E. B. Rice traveled to Kentucky last week for one to two weeks. Cartwright visited his son James near here Saturday and Sunday. Albert Philpott and wife visited McElwee's Sunday. James Cartwright went to Kingman on Monday. Trustee Jacob E. Fine traveled to Covington on Wednesday. Albert McElwee sold his threshing engine to I. E. Wilkinson who plans putting in a corn shredder this fall. Wash Sowers and son Ora began work on McElwee and Alward's gallery in Wallace. W. W. Robins went to Covington on Thursday.
A column highlights the standings of several baseball clubs and sketches upcoming fixtures. Readers will find analysis of team performance and previews of forthcoming games across leagues and venues.
The Unions edged Coynigton 8 to 7 in eleven innings in a disputed park game marked by umpire Dan Shuckrow’s questionable calls. Covington tied in the eighth, but late decisions kept Coynigton from a win as crowds booed. Edmons and Royal led Mellott’s battery. Merryman toppled Coxville and Lincoln in recent showings.
The article notes a sturdy group of young players including Sprankle and Lewis showing promise as new men. Coaches push heavy practice to shape the squad by October. The lineup isn’t set yet but the team, despite weight and inexperience, is expected to play well and uphold the record with daily Trojan-like training.
A concert of home and foreign talent of special merit will be given at the M. E. church next Tuesday evening. Prof. Harry of Hoopester, Miss Gene Dunlap of Indianapolis, and other foreign talent will perform with the orchestra and home talent. Admission is 15 and 25 cents. All are invited to attend.
Mrs Bell Cronkhite died at her home in Warren county after a long illness. She passed about one o'clock Monday morning. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday from the family residence. Interment followed at 1 p.m. in Steely cemetery. Rev. George Ogle of the U B church officiated. An obituary notice will appear next week.
The Chicken Fry hosted by the Bend church ladies on Wednesday night succeeded in every way. Receipts totaled about 836 and attendance was very large. The Bend community expresses gratitude to town residents for their generous support.
Of Interest to Farmers and Merchants. O. M. Coffing has the most complete line of heavy machinery farm and livery supplies horses buggies wagons harness sulky plows and discs. Special bargains to reduce present stock. Saturdays horse sale day. Coffing sold two Birdsell bullets and one more Case engine this week. He has made Covington the banner agency for threshing machinery in the state selling more than any agency for any threshing outfits in Indiana.
Dr. and Mrs. Patitt of Veedersburg celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at their home Saturday evening. About one hundred guests attended. A most elaborate feast was served and a splendid time enjoyed by all.
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