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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1898
Page
5
A scolding note targets a unnamed editor for attacking a thriving community to boost his newspaper, accusing him of prevarication and slander while pledging to expose truth. The piece links city debt, mayoral comments, and local civic events amid a cascade of incidents in Knoxville and Covington.
Peter L Lang a well known citizen of this county died at his home west of Aylesworth from typhoid pneumonia. He was thirty eight, leaves Teagean wife and four children, led Peter Lang Co elevator business, was Republican nominee for treasurer. Funeral at Osborne Prairie Church with large county wide attendance.
The Maggie Kellar damage case, set for 2011, is not expected to be heard this term. Defendants reportedly intend to request a postponement until the next term, per sources close to the matter.
Edna Hunter formerly of Attica and known locally made her New York theatre debut on the 26th in A Runaway Girl. Her singing and dancing captivated the audience and within a week she earned a promotion to a more prominent part. Mr and Mrs Charles W Zeigler of Attica witnessed her debut and praised her ability grace and stage presence.
Monday last week T L Stilwell, former Crawfordsville resident, retired from the mayoral post after 18 months in office following the death of Randle. Local papers condemn his tenure as unsatisfactory to Democrats, Populists, and Republicans, with calls that he not be considered for future office. The Fountain County central committee met at Veedersburg to address Peter L Lang’s death while nominating Harry Avinworth for treasurer. Avinworth declined and discussions continued about a candidate for November. Republicans pledged broad support as attendance from across the county signaled ticket strength. Also noted: Robb's meat market advertised best cuts, and J Loeb stores marketed reliable clothing.
A Tuesday melee at Steeley’s wet goods saloon escalated to a street fight between Harry Wasford Samuel Wyman and Ed Freeman. Waxford used a improvised slug shot tied in a handkerchief striking Freeman. all were fined ten dollars plus costs and jailed until the fair ends. Mayor Miles presided, handling his first case with firm discipline.
The Republican central committee nominated Harry Randolph of Fulton township for county treasurer to succeed the late Lincoln Lang. Randolph is described as a rising Fountain County citizen and son of Henry Randolph, near Congressman Landis. Landis has been ill at his Delphi home with malaria, feared to develop typhoid, but is now recovering as editor notes a week of reduced local news due to various difficulties.
The circuit court opens a slow week with several straightforward divorce cases based on desertion and cruel treatment. Spectators have been sparse, but organizers expect a livelier scene next week as more sensational matters may arise.
Ed Dollar spoke with Mark Savage about the group arriving in Indianapolis late Tuesday at 1 o clock. They expect to stay away until next week and were in good health. Mark had recovered from an illness last week. They missed the fair due to travel. A local drunkard who hid an arm under his coat begged for breakfast from Mrs. DeLong and became rude, then insulted Mrs. Julian Martin and Mrs. W. W. Layton, prompting police involvement. Community concern grows over beggars in the city.
The list names couples licensed since the last issue for marriage including Joseph Coonse and Emma M. Helycross, W G Bryant and Edith Gardner, Chas C Grimestend and Orpha D. Grimes, Wm M Rice and Bertha Davis, Chauncy R. Thomas and Emily E. Livengood, Frank Bonebrake and Mabel J. Shuster, David Stevenson and Bertha Harden.
Commissioner Hilderbrand recorded Ora Ensminger’s appointment as special constable for Troy township after legal counsel advice. The Democrat Ensminger is described as fearless and dutiful, with critics questioning the party fight over a petty office. The article predicts Ensminger will prove his worth.
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