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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
4
A fragment lists V. Pres JL Allen Gen Supt M Board 6005 Asst Supt Ed Harris Treas DeHaven and other officials, indicating a school district leadership slate with positions and names to be chosen or acknowledged.
Officials listed cover divisions from speed ring to forages. Names include Bodine Wilt Harlow Steel De Haven Robb Thompson McMahon Board Mayor McGeorge Williams Schmia with duties in agriculture horticulture mechanical flora and advertising among others.
The article notes Covington’s past wide open fair and waning support as people returned to voting. It cites a streetcar collision in Pittsfield, Mass, sending the president to St Vincent’s Hospital for surgery and forcing a Washington return, while Indianapolis crowds heard speeches. Fountain County voters are urged to choose morally and efficiently right candidates as temper and morals shift.
A fine display of Russell Lane pianos at Cheney and Coopers in Floral hall, under Prof Lee Clark who performs with a covered keyboard and bells, drawing and entertaining attendees. Nearby, a Fountain county real estate transactions list records several deeds and transfers in Attica Covington and Veedersburg with prices varying up to 82500 and 2900.
Campaign openings drew large crowds in Indiana last Saturday as Senators Fairbanks Beveridge and J Frank Hanly delivered keynote speeches praised by local and state press. A five week run to election time shows people attentive yet focused on local politics, with strong sentiment toward choosing the best men.
A neat six room cottage on Fourth street for rent inquire at this office. Sullivan and McComas keep only the best groceries and fresh meats and promptly deliver. See E W Heath for Gilt Edge insurance. At 827 Salt meats and fish at Sullivan and McComas. We bake fresh goods daily Ost and Davis. Carpets all kinds at M Boord's.
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