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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
The piece argues temperance must be decided by direct vote of the people, with county action seen as logical and proper. It contends that party interest blocking broad participation reveals motive and reflects on fairness in criminal prosecutions.
The temperance question dominates Indiana politics with brewer and saloon interests shaping outcomes. The campaign accuses these interests of secretly steering the Democratic party via Thomas Taggart and tagging a local option plank to nullify Moore law. County unit is urged as the true authority, linking license control to county officials and taxes on crimes tied to saloons.
The piece argues ward or township local option would curb the Moore law by shrinking the voting unit and delaying elections. It contends a smaller unit makes it easier to dry up saloons in Covington, Attica, and Veedersburg, hindering countywide coercion by brewing interests.
The article explains that Fountain county remains wet under current law. A local option election would allow residents to decide to stay wet or go dry. If dry wins, saloons close for a period. if wet wins, the status quo remains and current remonstrances stay in effect.
The piece contrasts the republican platform offering all voters a fair chance at the polls with the democratic platform and brewing interests seeking to limit expression. It also notes Mrs Helen Vyse taking a new role in the Milisery Department and invites readers to an opening on Saturday Oct 3.
A letter from Bro. Palwer states they are well pleased with their new change in East Chicago and asks to be remembered to Coyington and friends.
Senator Charles Curtis of Topeka addressed a large Attica opera house audience discussing national and state issues. He praised Republican tariffs and farmer benefits, denounced Bryan, cited Kansas saloon abolition gains, and praised Indiana public men. A Veedersburg talk is planned in October.
An expert corset fitter will visit for a week October 5 to 10 to assist customers with corset needs. The event invites patrons to receive professional fitting and guidance on American Beauty Corsets.
The Warren county central committee met in Williamsport last Saturday and filled the vacant ticket caused by Andrew McKenzie's death. McKenzie served as commissioner and had been nominated to succeed himself. His passing left nine tickets and the office vacant, and likely leads to Ugborn's appointment by the Auditor and board to fill McKenzie's unexpired term.
A six month old brown dog with white feet and a white tip on the tail is lost or stolen. Return to Prather Carriage Works and receive a reward.
Grandmother Elizabeth Towell died Monday morning at the old home in Mill Creek township at age 91. She had traveled from Indianapolis to attend the funeral of her son George, who recently died of blood poisoning.
Dust cloaks gravel roads and hides worn spots and chuck holes making travel unpleasant. Drivers report severe surface wear and obscured hazards that risk damage to vehicles and safety.
The pastor will speak on Temptation and the Way of Escape in the morning hour of worship at First Presbyterian Church. In the evening Hon A T Livengood will deliver the third address in the church series. Presbyterians and friends are reminded of Rev Dr Shawhao's visit on Tuesday evening the 2th.
In the first heat of the 2:18 trot two drivers were jolted when C C Wilson's brown mare and J A Dudley's brown gelding collided. A surkey was demolished and the driver was injured. Dudley's horse finished the heat without a driver. In the next heat another surkey wheel was damaged. The notice ends with an invitation to a millinery opening on Saturday October 3.
The Covington Friend notes a county levy on rural route carriers and postmasters to fund a congressional campaign in Fountain county. It claims 32 carriers were assessed 75 dollars each, Attica postmaster 500, Covington and Veedersburg postmasters 250 each, totaling 3400 dollars, despite denials of any meeting or assessment.
A clipped adlike note requests a suit order with lines promising perfect fit or no sale. It mentions G. W. Wade and a wife sending a postal order, typical of a storefront correspondence from a past era.
C A Briles of North Vermilion County announces a public sale on Thursday October 1 1908. A choice set of stock and farm implements and many other articles will be sold. Remember the date and attend.
Will Madigan democratic candidate for Representative was struck by illness at his Veedersburg home. Doctors diagnosed appendicitis and he was rushed to Indianapolis for an emergency operation at 4 30 p m Wednesday. Friends hope for a favorable outcome.
A Covington meat market owner addresses misinformation that he plans to sell or close the business. He states the rumor is false and affirms he will remain open to serve the public with quality meats and courtesy.
Charles Spinks appealed a Board of Commissioners decision denying a Coal Creek saloon license in Wabash township. Judge Schoonover presided and found the evidence insufficient to deem him unfit, so the Circuit Court granted the license.
In Covington on Thursday night a group from Wesdernburg says they were accosted by a local bully named Day from Illinois. A brick hit Max Coats in the mouth, Paul Wallace was struck in the bread basket, and Luke Coats was shot once in the finger as he pursued Day who fled into the timber. The Coats family plans to press charges with local officers aiding prosecutions against the Covington supporters described as a tough crowd.
A three day event at J Loeb stores features Lamm & Co representatives ready to measure and tailor men and young men outer garments. The sale promises woolen stock and best workmanship with a quality guarantee.
The Ledger reports a horse stolen about a month ago in the Davis township area was found, identified by owner Chas. Morgan of near West Newell Danville Illinois. Morgan paid costs and reclaimed the horse last Saturday. The theft was first advertised two weeks earlier.
O B Ratcliff recently filed a 135 page brief for the appellee in Lucas versus Rhodes. The case on appeal centers on the right of a highway and presents a careful exposition of points involved with substantial labor invested in the appeal.
Residents along the Wabash report the river is exceptionally low for years with some saying it is the lowest in memory. Fishermen worry about fish behavior as the water dwindles, and no rain or river flow has prevented the decline.
The Indianapolis School Board president notes a tradition of paying outsiders $25 for delivering the annual address to the high school class. Governor Healy charged nothing and received no bill. The writer sent $23 to him after the address, as was customary, believing he was entitled to the same.
At a joint senatorial convention in this city, David Shirk of Kingman Bay was nominated for joint senator on the Democratic ticket for Fountain Warren and Vermilion counties. Mr Booe of Clinton was named chair, with Chas W Hickman as rotary.
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