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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
3
The piece argues money driven motives harmed public morals at Covington fair, condemns gambling and lax policing, notes large crowds yet reduced quality exhibits, cites thefts and drinking on grounds, and urges public judgment on fair administration.
The Woodman Log Rolling at Veedersburg on Thursday September 30 aims to be the county’s top attraction. Woodmen organize a major event while citizens push to preserve the Hub’s reputation.
The Parke county council appropriates 11,000 for voting machines with no payment in 1909 and a cap of 150 dollars per year until fully paid. The motion passed 4 to 2.
Two Danville auto hacks owned by McDonald and Cossey did a big business at the fair last week. They carried passengers from home on Thursday and Friday, making numerous trips to the grounds each day and drawing clear crowds away from the older hacks.
The 86 Reunion event gathered Friday night at the Attica Methodist church with General Dick presiding. Mayor Reed shared Civil War recollections and his father's march with troops. The program included speeches songs and storytelling by civilians and veterans. Crane's bakery notes cakes for weddings parties and socials and invites orders or stock purchases.
Indianapolis dispatch notes Tom Taggart aims to retire from active politics with his business interests, as Governor Marshall and other state leaders push for a party reorganization. Insurgents seek to replace Stokes Jackson as state committee chair, ending Taggart’s long control of Indiana Democratic machinery.
The opposition targets Taggart in a bid to realign the party in the state. They seek a younger leadership and a new deal, arguing that Taggart’s grip blocks change. If the Taggart faction prevails, the insurgents foresee no renewal of the party leadership.
Attorneys for Emory Perkins settled his case against the Big Four railroad for 5500 after a backstory of a former brakeman being knocked from a car at Fowler by an improperly placed coal shed. A prior Fowler jury awarded 30000, reduced to 25000 by the court, appealed to the supreme court, sent back for record errors, Williamsport trial ended with a hung jury, and the matter was finally compromised at 5500.
Work on the old gas well near West Lebanon progresses and a recent salt water strike with oily scum has encouraged the drillers that oil may eventually be found. Salt water alone is not a reliable oil or gas indication.
Saturday sales at Klegge and Co drew light patronage due to the nearby fair. They could not make two Covington trips in one week but all advertised stock sold at fair prices. Some promising stock remained among the purchases, with several buyers securing good bargains.
Ledger reports Prosecutor White halted a week long bookmaking operation at the Covington fair Thursday evening. He entered the betting circle and, witnessing extensive wagering, ordered all bookies to discontinue.
Zeb EK Booe has sold his real estate and insurance business in Veedersburg to Rev. O W Mc Gaughey who took possession Sept. 1. Booe led a large county firm and enjoys public trust. Mc Gaughey, a known progressive man, will maintain the high standard. Mens' new fall suits 1909 arrive at J Loeb's Stores.
Rochester Minn Sept 21 Governor John A Johnson three times elected governor of Minnesota and 1908 presidential candidate died at St Marys hospital at 3 25 this morning after an operation for intestinal trouble He was 48 Mrs Johnson was at his bedside and collapsed when he died The end came peacefully and his fight for life inspired those present. See us for underwear at W B Colemans with right prices.
Covington Indiana groom Charles W. Auter wed Mabel B. Crane of Durbana Ill with Judge Roth officiating. The couple plans a visit with groom’s relatives in Indiana before settling in Covington for their future home.
A blaze discovered at 10 o'clock Sunday night in Ambia Indiana damaged the northeast residence of Charles Howard. Neighbors forced entry and saved part of the belongings, but the house and some contents were destroyed. Fire origin remains unknown as no fire was believed present before the flames.
A good assortment of blankets from 25c each and up at W B Colemans. Miss Jessie Harris of Peru is guest of Mrs Grace Lacey Metzger. A E Stephens of Danville hosted real estate men here Thursday. President Rouel of C S W and Chicago capitalists visited Thursday and drove to Kingman. Our arrivals of fair goods are complete and prices at W B Colemans are correct. See A Lemp for monumental work and save money.
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