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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
8
Local column discusses Billy Sunday’s remarks at Attica chautauqua and reactions from Democratic papers. It notes strong opinions in three counties over two main Republican and anti American nominees, amid skeptical political theater at the fair ground.
A Fair Grounds speech by Miss McCulloch sparked criticism as Congressman McCray clarified the 1919 suffrage timeline. The piece compares Democratic and Republican stances on woman suffrage, noting state ratifications, special sessions, and influences on the governor race.
The passage criticizes transferring a local ticket to the new machine system and questions if officials and the organization respect the people's wishes, arguing such actions undermine party success.
Ezra Dayton Coffing born October 17 1835 near Osborn s Prairie church Fountain County Indiana. He married Mary C Marquess in 1858 and raised five sons and three daughters on his birth farm. He died September 8 1920 aged 84 years 10 months and 21 days. He left twenty five grandchildren and twenty five great grandchildren and was interred at Osborn s Prairie cemetery beside Mary.
Public schools of Troy township opened Monday with Miss Lizzie Ward in charge of Lemon Mary Bodine at Carwile Mrs Ruth Shepard at Meade Claude Lucas at Brown Charles Denton at McCarty Beulah Wagner at Bend Trustee Hege says the term will be seven months and longer if possible.
The Covington Indiana Common Council invites sealed bids to improve Washington Street with concrete sidewalks on the north side from the alley between Second and Third to the east intersecting line with the Wabash Railway. Bids due September 27 1920 at 7 30 PM with a $10 bid guaranty and contract bond required.
The Woman's Club plans its opening gathering near Mrs. M. Mayer's home on Friday afternoon, September 24, inviting members to attend the start of the season.
Senator Will H. Humphreys of Washington will address a county gathering on Tuesday September 21 1920. The speech is billed as worth hearing with issues presented clearly and in a manner pleasing to all.
I T Sellers installs a Velvet Gold Fibre Screen at the Lyric this week to improve picture clarity and reduce eye strain. The screen promises natural color balance, richer tones, and a superior viewing experience comparable to large city theatres. John H Kunsky, Detroit theatre owner, already uses this screen in his venues.
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