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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
Advertising rates outline pricing for business sections with per inch costs and contract terms. It lists one year contracts at eight cents per inch, shorter periods at nine and ten cents per inch, and line based single insertions with multiple reductions for multiple insertions. It also mentions obituaries and church or lodge notices with a three cents per line rate except paused items.
A ticket released lists Governor James B. Watson and Fremont Goodwine for lieutenant governor. Fred Sims is named for Secretary of State, John C. Billheimer for Auditor, and Oscar Hadley for Treasurer.
The county Democratic machine and Covington associate spread a campaign tale that John Wingate would stay on the State Tax Board if James E. Watson wins the governorship. Watson denies the claim, calling it a baseless pre election fabrication from an old style political lie.
The passage describes a political group signing a controversial anti doodle agreement too late to influence the outcome, implying a failed strategic move in a broader competition.
The governor announces an extra session of the Legislature for September 18 citing four emergency conditions: appropriations losses, Night Raiders law failure, repeal of Vincennes University bill saving 120000, and a county local option law. Editorials note political risk but defend duty over party, urging responsible action and orderly passage of measures to benefit the state and party alike.
Attica Ind September 7 the Northwest Indiana M E conference closed with ministerial appointments for the coming year. Bishop Berry announced many changes and defended non political selection, naming pastors for Crawfordsville South Bend and other districts. Attica chosen for 1909 conference with September 1 start and August 31 opening suggested.
Peter Harmon returned Sunday from the Toledo Encampment and dined with three siblings he had not met for 51 years. Students and other locals, including Ray Wingert Ferrell Williams and Will Donley, returned to college duties this week.
Dr Clarence Miller of Northville NY will preach Sunday morning at M E Church and will sing a solo. In the evening the pastor preaches and Dr Miller conducts a song service. Lost a fine ornamental back comb with wings set with brilliants. Return to Miss Ruby Hall. Lee Harden lost his spectacles.
A classified sale notes a first class undercut second hand item to be sold by John Slattery. Ralph Sullivan returns to Indianapolis after two months with his mother to assist business affairs following his father's death and urges moving there for family advantages. Friends back David Shirk Sr. for joint senator candidacy in the district. Shirk, an old soldier, widens Democratic ties across counties.
A notice invites a Dakota tour on September 15 and a Grain Carnival in Mitchell S D during the week of September 28 Tickets valid for 21 days and priced reasonably. Contact J W Graham Covington for details.
Household goods to be sold at the residence of Mrs. Elva Mitchel on Second Street beginning Monday September 7.
The document lists Cain township teachers and their posts. At Hillsboro the principal is S B H Fine with Dena Shade as Primary. In districts Alton Marksbury No 4 Beulah Miller No 5 and Edith Howard No 9 are shown among assignments.
Mayme E Smith of Columbus reports success using Peruna for catarrh and hay fever. She notes it helped her wonderfully though hay fever is due to irritants and ragweed can trigger symptoms. Also mentions Man-a-lin the Ideal Laxative.
Fountain County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 1:30 pm for retaining walls at Still House Bridge and wings for Thomas Bridge. Bids require bond equal to bid, plans on file in Covington. Work to be completed by November 1, 1908. board may reject any bids.
In compliance with the law the Superintendent of the county asylum has filed estimates for meats groceries dry goods and other materials for inmate sustenance for the next three months. Bids will be received up to noon with requisitions on file in the office. The notice states bids may be rejected and provides the official to contact, W. B. Gray.
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