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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1905
Page
4
A fragment from Covington Republican coverage highlights local politics with A. Clifton name visible in the snippet. The item appears as a small community note in the paper.
In the Chicago Record Herald Walter Wellman argues Roosevelt’s peace gains with Japan and Russia push his renomination toward inevitability. He suggests only Teddy could block the path, though public sovereignty may change that. Covington faces a vital chance with an electric railway from Lafayette to Danville, but local merchants show little interest.
An important gathering will be held next week on the shore of Lake Michigan in Big Sand Domes. The conference is expected to influence every home in Northwestern Indiana. Michigan City will host a body of Methodist preachers from humble circuits to leading stations, whose work is described as vital to the community’s life and progress.
The piece discusses extended circuit court terms to allow civil and criminal cases, weighing truth of reform arguments. It notes a County Council meeting approving 7,343.00 dollars for court expenses next year versus 4,898.90 the prior year, arguing justice administration may justify the rise.
Governor Hanly and his wife visited their old home friends in Williamsport at the start of the week. The governor appeared as plain and approachable as in his district school days when he posted his law sign on the door jam.
The Indiana governor, described as a lawyer, honors friends who aided him in hardship and early cases that funded his study of law and purchase of books. He speaks of gratitude for his boyhood home and the shade of the old apple tree.
The Pourtsmouth peace commission closes its work as legations depart. Russia fared well and Japan was lenient in diplomacy. Japanese generosity draws mixed reactions at home but the world celebrates the end of the bloody conflict and the restoration of peace.
Telegram reports the death of Mrs. Julia Caldwell at her daughter’s home in Haverhill Massachusetts after ill health from Brights disease. She lived fifty two years in the area and long had many relatives and friends here. Funeral services led by Rev. J. H. Palmer were held at 2 p.m. with burial in Prescott Grove cemetery.
James and Anna Glover express gratitude for the sympathy and help received after the death of their son Frank Emerson. They acknowledge flowers and support and offer a blessing to all who cared for them during their sorrow.
Sealed bids for a one and a half story frame house on Third street Covington in the care of Wm H Miles are due by noon Saturday September 16 1905. Cash bids only. Highest bid wins with removal required by September 25 1905. Reserve to reject any bids. Homer Lusader and W H Miles agent. County Clerk Elwood Gray and wife of Williamsport attended the Carpenter Richardson wedding they note Gray seeks re nomination. Mr and Mrs W U Yeagy Lafayette attended John M Yeagy funeral in Covington.
The editorial argues the LaFayette Danville railroad will be built via a route between LaFayette and Danville, likely through Covington if local landowners supply a few feet of right of way. It urges citizens to back the project to attract outside capital, noting land value will rise with the line and warning against missing the opportunity.
Carl O. Carpenter of Perrysville and Miss Madge Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Richardson were married at the bride’s home in Perrysville at 8 oclock Wednesday evening Rev Canon of Perrysville officiated before about one hundred guests. They will reside in Perrysville and later host friends. The local note mentions Ina Palmer recovering and several relatives visiting from Danville and Attica along with a property sale teaser and hunters reporting many squirrels this year.
The article notes a Sunday trip to Indianapolis with fare 81. L. D. Patton travels to the territory for a few days. Miss Frances Whitsel from Spencer moves to live with Mrs. Buckner for schooling. Covington may get a clothing and gents store. County commissioners held regular session transacting usual business. George Smith of Spence Smith & Spence conducted Attica business Wednesday evening. Ad promotes Spence Smith & Spence at Harter's old stand with prices that talk.
Logan township to open Sept 1 with teachers Inez Hatton No 1 Guy Waldrup No 2 Emma Auber No 3 Case Coen No 4 assigned to towns 1 through 4 by Trustee Wilbur.
Davis Township announces appointed teachers by Trustee George Schultz. W T Baker at Antioch Nettie Baker at Pyle Carrie Yeager at Halls Mary Huber at River Side Nena Reed at Kerrs Nora Lancaster at Roberts. Schools open Monday September 18 1905.
Clerk Bryant issued several marriage licenses including Gilford Todd to Mae Burk, Charles Tennery to Martha Price, George Ballard to Caroline Young, Rey Hatton to Mary Wilson, Joseph Hollen to Mary Murphy, William McClure to Vona Moore, Hadley Dunbar to Katharine McKinzie, Charles Smith to Jessa Sargent, Everett Riley to Louisa Benamine, and Joseph Newman to Bridgett Walton.
The Newtown Bank of Indiana reports totals as of August 25 1905 with resources totaling 58 488 14 including loans and discounts 34 510 72 from deposits 46 728 70 and a capital of 10 000 00. The document is sworn by Cashier A E Harris before Notary Robert N Voliva on August 31 1905.
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