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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1912
Page
4
The Tub peMrenarie press notes limited coverage of Tilly Madigan’s bid for Representative. Four years prior Billy served as a Democrat in the state legislature, but now aligns with progressives and faces cool reception. Some temperance Democrats back him for his stand on prohibition.
September meetings closed with Taft in attendance at New London Connecticut where he addressed delegates in an outdoor amphitheatre. The Atlantic Deep Waterways Association gathered September four six and the Upper Mississippi River Movement Association met September eleven twelve in Burlington Iowa with President Taft present.
The fall annual convention will be held in Washington early in December attracting representatives from Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce and leading business and professional men. They urge the government to make annual appropriations for rivers harbors and canals sufficient to continue current Army Engineer work nationwide.
Real estate notice listing farms of all sizes and prices in Fountain and surrounding counties. Contact C. M. Gardner in Covington Indiana for details.
Political experts note a weakening bull moose trend as primaries yield disappointing results. Maine Republicans leverage to push aside Democrats and elect a governor and four congressmen, while Vermont weak, Michigan at seven percent, Washington five percent, and Kansas sees Senator Curtis ahead of radical challenger Stump.
The paragraph suggests the new Progressive party seeks benefits for the people, echoing Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic Party. The report notes Wilson declined to align with Gov. Dix and Mr. Murphy at a luncheon, leaving with leaders of state organizations, provoking Governor Wilson’s anger and prompting questions among Progressive leaders about prior correspondence praising Tammany Hall’s celebration of liberty.
Six acres of improved wet land four miles south of Snoddy's Mills for sale. Property lies near a church and school. Address inquiries to Thomas Cadman Covington RD 1.
Notice to buyers. A dwelling and two lots at the northwest corner of Liberty and Eighth streets Covington Indiana are for sale with a promise to withdraw the property or pay the tenant if sold. Send best offer at once to W F Stilwell Emporia Kansas.
First Presbyterian Church announces a morning sermon on Wheels that Live and an evening talk titled The Hireling Shepherd. The Ladies Aid Society plans a Thursday meeting with a special program and social to start the new season.
An Ohio Pennsylvania railroad engineer recalls kidney and bladder trouble that left him off duty. After using Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root, he recovered and recommends it to fellow engineers. He confirms the product’s availability at local drug stores and notes a testimonial sworn before a notary.
The Methodist church will preach on Christian Growth and The Soul of Improvement the Improvement of the Soul next Sunday. The annual conference begins October 1 as the year’s work wraps up rapidly.
The record lists pairs including Court L Grady with Amanda Stucker, Charline Senotman with Cora I Hullinger, Geo H Gant with Clara Nolen, Pred T Towell with Ortie M Hurley, Wm E Flemming with Mary Rothrock, Karl Williams with Olive E Stevens, George V Allen with Emma M Wriskie, and Thomas Davis with Josephine Hvadler.
A testimonial from Chet Bo Alien of Sylvania Georgia praises electric bitters for relief from rheumatism liver trouble stomach disorders and kidney derangement after years of suffering. The ad claims vitality and sound health return and urges trying the product at 50 cents at all druggists.
The season features a premier lecture program with Wirt Lowther having appeared eight times in Danville. A ladies orchestra with a string quartet promises a rare musical treat and a popular lineup. The Concert Pavers cap the course with artistically polished performances. Covington looks forward to this entertaining series as tickets go on sale.
John James Meehan born June 27 1871 in Covington Ind died Sept 12 1912 aged 41 years 2 months 14 days never married supported his widowed mother and had three sisters Lena Elizabeth Agnes He served as deputy under Sheriff Kerr and was active in local politics Funeral services were held at the Catholic church and interment followed in St Josephs cemetery Sympathies expressed by the bereaved families and friends.
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