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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
2
The Noblesville Ledger notes that worthy friends and dependable politicians deserve trust. It argues that effective figures can forgive and forget in politics and religion, retaining essential principles while letting nonessential issues go.
A quip warns that bipartisan coalitions may imply dangerous outcomes, contrasting tame cross-party harmony with mixed collaborations that resemble a mule. The remark implies caution toward political cooperation and its potential consequences.
A reflective line contrasts forgiveness with hate, urging practice of mercy. It suggests venom belongs to a snake and forgiveness is a nectar like flower’s sweetness.
Judge Schoonover’s decision deflates temperance supporters but reporters urge the Fountain county commissioners to act with backbone. They say some men are constitutionally unfit to receive a license and the people should judge, regardless of the court ruling.
The sixtieth annual session of the Improved Order of Red Men at Norfolk Virginia adopted an amendment barring future membership to saloon keepers and bartenders. The council also reversed Niagara Falls decisions, restoring the traditional regalia in initiation and rescinding the jewel sash substitution from last year.
A Covington columnist denounces the venue shift of Prof Hal versus the City School Corporation, arguing it betrays public funds and harms local schools. The piece condemns partisan politics and calls for a verdict in favor of Prof Hall, urging private repayment of damages.
The piece urges the Republican Party of Indiana to back men like Senator Fremont Goodwine Representative James Watson former Attorney General CO W Miller and Wm L Taylor among others as they contend for the gubernatorial nomination. Indiana Republicans are described as very much alive.
The piece argues Republicans should unite to win the next campaign by forming a clean county organization centered on honest leaders approved by rank and file. It asserts every good Republican must back this square deal to allow the majority to control and remove factionalists on both sides.
The Tur CayuGA Herald lauds Chicago financier John R Walsh for repaying banks that aided his institutions after failure and for regaining value in his holdings. It suggests Hearst opposition influenced fortunes and credits Walsh with perseverance and recovery.
The morning sermon titled The Badge of Royalty at 10 45. The evening sermon named Zamzummins. A special service may be held Tuesday or Friday with Dr Wilson of Crawfordsville to speak. Bible school at 9 30. Mrs F L Torris departs to join her husband in Mexico. Match Factory seeks boys and girls in Crawfordsville.
Auction of horses cattle hogs hay straw corn and farm implements at Keefer farm three miles southeast of Covington and four and a half miles west of Veedersburg on September 25 1907. Terms cash under five dollars and 12 month credit on larger sums with note and security. Nave Davison Col C W Cowan auctioneer.
The county asylum seeks bids for meats groceries dry goods and house furnishings for three months. Estimates are on file for bidder inspection and bids due by noon. Bids to Auditor's office after January 1 1907. Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. W B Gray Auditor September 20 1907.
Fountain County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for Wallace Bridge construction south of Wallace to Jackson Township. Bids due October 8, 1907 at 1 00 p m in the Auditor's office Coyington. Bonds payable to Indiana required with bid. board may reject any or all bids. September 19 1907.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified by the Circuit Court of Fountain County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Lincoln Gardner late of Fountain County deceased Said estate is supposed to be solvent MARY E GARDNER Administratrix Lucas Nebeker Attorney 893w
Edward P. Gilchrist has been appointed and qualified by the Fountain County Circuit Court as Executor of the estate of Mary Prudence Gilchrist, deceased, Fountain County, Indiana. The appointment is effective retroactively to July 8, 1907.
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