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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1920

Page

8

Notice to Non-Residents in Fountain Circuit Court

The Fountain Circuit Court in Covington Indiana requires Carl Harris a non resident to appear by November 9 1920 in a partition suit filed by Viola Shultz and others Voliva and Martin attorneys, notice posted September 14 1920 and the case is set for the next term beginning September 1929 by order of clerk Robert H McKinney.

Tndvana Fountain County Myoihe Fountain Circuit Court Ferm Viola Shultz Et Carl Harris Robert N. Voliva John B. Martin Viola Shultz Indiana Fountain Circuit Court Covington A. D Robert H. McKinney Voliva

Covington invites bids to improve Washington Street sidewalks

The Covington Common Council will receive sealed bids to construct concrete sidewalks on the north side of Washington Street from the alley between Second and Third streets to the east intersecting line with the Wabash Railway Company. Bids open September 27, 1920 at 7:30 PM in the council chamber. filing ends 6:00 PM that day. A $100 certified check and non collusion affidavit required. The council may reject any bid. Charles A. Baldwin, City Clerk.

Common Council All Covington Indiana Washington Street Second Third Streets Wabash Railway Company Council Chamber Charles A. Baldwin

Political column weighs primary withdrawals and party loyalty

A newspaper political column weighs whether a candidate can withdraw from a May Democratic primary and have a substitute named. It endorses H. I. Starnes for County Treasurer, cites local residents, a state fair baby contest, and a death in Summershade, Ky.

T. H. Booe Veedersburg O. W. Larm Warren County Booe Mr. Larm

Democrat Hope Rises for County Sheriff Race

Grace Payton, active in the Womans Club, speaks for Democratic candidates under the state bureau. Local voters hear about issues from newspapers, with talk that a new ballot and campaign may shift county politics and bolster a Democrat sheriff nominee described as modest, industrious, and veteran.

Grace Payton Womans’ Club Democratic State Speakers Bureau Payton Landers

Landers Eulogy Sparks Two Conclusions on Taggart

After Miss Julia Landers praised Thomas Taggart in county speeches, observers felt either Taggart faced harsh press criticism or Landers had misrepresented the situation. The remarks reflect a sharp public disagreement over Taggart's portrayal.

Julia Landers Thomas Taggart Taggart Miss Landers

Representative Chester Davis Speech Shown at Court House

Last Friday night Chester Davis spoke at the court house on political issues an eye opener for few attendees. County officers were largely absent and Chairman Wertz bears a heavy campaign load. The article questions current office holders motives and hints at personal interests over party or public welfare.

Chester Davis Court House Wertz

Hillsboro Visitors and Local Property Sale Highlight Week

George Amos of state fish and game hatcheries delivered 2000 fingerling small mouth bass to Coal Creek in Hillsboro. Lucas street’s Travis Lucas property sold to Cuthbert Hodge, a Louisville worker. parents Joe Hodge reside on the property. Detroit visitors Elisha Holycross and party arrived to visit William Holycross and Clifford McClure near Alamo. Wayne town guests Mrs Allen Bolen and son and Mrs Mabel Dwiggins and son stayed with Mr and Mrs W T Wilkinson. L B Fenton of Wagoner Oklahoma arrived for a week in town.

Lizzie Hughes Park Avenue Charles White George Amos State Fish and Game Hatcheries Hillsboro Coal Creek Travis-Lucas Lucas Street Cuthbert Hodge Louisville, Ky Joe Hodge Elisha Holycross Detroit, Mich William Holycross Clifford McClure Near Alamo Allen Bolen Mabel Dwiggins Waynetown W. T.wilkinson

Moody and Nave Families Visit From Minnesota and Indiana

J. W. Moody of Dillard Minnesota arrived here Monday morning after seven years away, expressing fondness for his old home. Frank Nave his wife and son Arthur from Attica were Covington visitors on Tuesday.

J. W. Moody Dillard Minnesota Frank Nave Arthur Attica Covington

Covington to Borrow Funds for Water Supply Repair

The city of Covington through attorney Claude Philpott petitions the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners to borrow up to four thousand dollars from the light and water fund to secure a water supply and repair power plant machinery. A public hearing is set for October 11, 1920, at the State House in Indianapolis, with continuation if objections are filed. taxpayers may present objections in writing prior to the hearing.

Covington Claude Philpott State Board of Tax Commissioners State House Indianapolis Indiana Ajgo

Mrs Hicks Hickey Visiting Friends Here This Week

Mrs Martha Hickey of Indianapo is the guest of friends here this week. She plans social calls and informal visits with local acquaintances.

Martha Hickey Indianapois

Lest You Forget Chamberlain’s Tablets Ad

An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets claiming gentle bowel movement improved digestion and appetite. It presents the pill’s claimed health benefits in a succinct sales line.

Chamberlain

Reverend Hutson Visits Friends In City

Rev. T. S. Hutson of Washington Indiana spent several days this week in town visiting with friends and calling on acquaintances.

T. S. Hutson Washington

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M. HE BUR Ege Enouen Republian Jim Watson Tom Tavear Yeu Agiee Slowars South H. I. Starnes Mr. Starnes W. W. Fenton Harvey McBroom Gaylor Crawfordsville John Vitalie Mary Elizabeth Vitalie Miss Vitalie William Johns Mrs. McMurtry Summershade Mrs. Johns Ening Sam McMurtry Thorntown L. B. Fenton Wagoner, Okla State OF Lafayette Walter Stewart Paris Illinois Beymer Bros F. P. Beymer Thornton Spen John Dalton Chas. Watts Jacob Oland Wm. Jackson Luke Coats Tom Jackson Frankfort Geo. Hickman Roy Hickman James Marlatt and Danville L. D. Reed Nellie Wert and Son James Miller Pearl Grimes Mey Odum Frank Robinson P. N. Cox Flint Homer VanDorn J. O. Bailey Stroheim Tryplean Alps
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