Dr Burlington Named for Mayor
Democrats choose Dr Burlington to head the city election ticket amid a lack of harmony. Many party members refuse nominations and say the make up of the ticket is unsatisfactory, complicating the campaign.
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Newspaper
Attica Ledger Press
Location
Attica, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
1
Democratic slate of city council candidates named
The listing names Democrat mayoral candidate J. R. Burlington and council contenders Morris Blout for at large, John Feuerstein at large, Tom Washburn first ward, Robt. Milligan second ward, Wm. Keefer third ward, and Wm. Manhorter for the remaining seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Feuerstein
Tom Washburn
Robt. Milligan
Wm. Keefer
Wm. Manhorter
Attica Democrats struggle to form a ticket at city convention
In Attica the Democratic convention faced friction as members balked at nominees. Dr. J Roy Burlington led for mayor with 79 votes to John Feuerstein 34, while a reluctant slate formed for clerk and treasurer amid refusals and protests. Ward selections produced unanimous and reluctant choices, including 80 year old William Manhorter for third ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrats
Attica
Rim
Altho
Finfrock
Marion Hildebrandt
G. M. Williams
Frank Mccoughtry
Dr. Sullivan
J. Roy Burlington
Major
Will Finfrock
T. N. Leif
Will McConnell
John Feuerstein
Burlington
Feuerstein
Morris Blout
Sullivan
Frank Hatton
Macoughtry
H. W. Moore
Victor Lever
Hamps
Geo. Williams
Mr. Light
F. M. Hildebrandt
Fred Springman
Tom Washburn
J. W. Harrison
Robi, Milligan
Will Keefer
Frank Macoughtry
Wm. Manhorter
Covington Tax Rate Rises Above Other Areas
An analysis shows Covington’s tax rate up from 3.49 to 3.90 per hundred dollars, higher than Attica and Veedersburg. Totals for townships and corporations vary, with causes including state institution levies and flood-related county costs, plus gravel road projects under the three mile law. A shift toward raising property assessments is suggested to balance burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Covington
Veedersburg
Davis
Logan
Shawnee
Richland
Cain
van Buren
Troy
Wabash
Fulton
Mill Creek
Jackson
Newtown
Hillsboro
Kingman
Mellett
Wallace
Postill Named President of Monett De Pyster School
Rev C W Postill, recently retired from the local Methodist pastorate to ease health, is elected president of the Monett De Pyster school for dependent girls at Rensselaer. He will also teach agriculture and supervise a five acre truck garden, with duties while living in Rensselaer and preaching in Roselawn. The position pays no salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Postill
Monett de Pyster
Rensselaer
Postill
Roselawn
Postil
Jury Awards Mrs Briles Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
In Williamsport the jury awarded Mrs Mabel Briles four thousand five hundred dollars in a damage suit against Cyrus A Briles Sr and three Briles relatives. The case drew strong legal teams and highlighted community sympathy for the young plaintiff, daughter of a Covington alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briles
Williamsport
Mabel Briles
Cyrus A. Briles Sr
Charles Briles
Bernard Briles
Warren Circuit Court
Warren County
Covington
Rabbi Blout Seriously Ill in Attica Home
Meyer Blout former rabbi of the Jewish church in Attica lies critically ill at his Columbia street home. Confined to bed for two weeks his condition worsens as this edition goes to press. Family gathers at bedside awaiting the final summons. Methodist Woman’s Foreign Missionary society to meet at Mrs Emory Hoover’s Ravine Park boulevard home next Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Blout
Attica
Columbia Street
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Emory Hoover
Ravine Park Boulevard
Fifth Run for Clerk Turman and Martin for Treasurer
The piece notes Sam Turman seeks a fifth run for clerk while La Martin campaigns for treasurer as “Standpatters” persist. It signals a campaign opening with promises of interesting developments and continuing political activity.
Attica Republicans pick slate at city hall convention
About 150 attendees heard Attica Republicans nominate A. P. Green for chair plus candidates for treasurer J. W. Hull L. G. Martin clerk Sam Turman and councilmen I A Jones Oscar Carlson C J Haller John Weber O R Gray. Contested clerk race ended Turman 62 Turman edged Newlin by three votes. Weber refused to permit his name on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Beckett
Doster
A. P. Green
James Allen
R. E. Smith
E D. Robinson
Will Calvert
W. B. Reed
H. C. Martin
Lawrence Miller
J. W. Hull
L. G. Martin
Russell Newlin
Sam Turman
I. A. Jones
Oscar Carlson
C. J. Haller
John Weber
O. R Gray
Calvert
Colvert
Reed
Green
Ballott
la Martin
Third Ward
Miller
Hull
Clerk
Turiman
Altho
John L. Weber
Marks Family Reunion in Attica Highlights County Ties
The Marks family held its annual reunion at Attica city hall with about six of 250 members attending. George E. Marks of Kingman presided. Schuyler Marks of Lafayette was vice president, Jennie Lindley of Bloomingdale secretary, Allen Boulds of Lafayette treasurer, and Emma McCord of Veedersburg corresponding secretary. The next reunion is planned for October 1914 in Attica. The family descends from two brothers who emigrated from Harden County, Kentucky in 1826, with initial gatherings beginning in Veedersburg in 1894 and most held in Attica since members reside nearby. Thomas Marks of West Point was the oldest representative from Tippecanoe County. George E. Marks represents Parke County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks
Attica
George E Marks
Kingman
Schuyler Marks
Lafayette
Jennie Lindley
Bloomingdale
Allen Boulds
Emma McCord
Veedersburg
Harden County
Kentucky
Thomas
Odell
James
Parke County
Veederaburg
Thomas Marks
West Point
Tippeccanoe County
Geo. E. Marks
Crane Boy's Mother Dies in Covington at 88
Mrs. Margaret Crane mother of Mort and Harry Crane who are in the penitentiary for stealing, died at her Covington home Tuesday night aged 88. Gov. Ralston offered parole for the visit but funds were not provided. Her last conscious words were a prayer for her sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Crane
Mort
Harry Crane
Covington
Gov. Ralston
Independence to Host Corn Show Big Day Planned
Independence forms the Independence Business Men's association to stage a corn show on Nov. 15. Ed Banes elected president with George Munson as secretary and James Gray as treasurer. Prizes exceeding one hundred dollars will reward top exhibits from Warren Benton and Fountain counties in cash and merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
George Munson
Independence Business Men’s Association
Ed Banes
James Gray
George Stacker
Fred Buck
Clarence Dawson
John Herschman
Arnett McFerren
Warren, Benton
Fountain
Attica residents urged to spend money at home and build a thriving town
A local appeal argues that Saturday nights, streets and stores glow because residents spend locally. Merchants reinvest profits to improve infrastructure and services, and shopping at home returns benefits like schools, churches, and a stronger community for current and future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Attica to Host Public Day and Festivities
A celebration planned in Attica features Frank Macoughtry marrying Frances Petit in Port Huron on October 22. The event will include a Purdue Experiment Station corn judging talk, balloon ascent attempt, and a home talent show as Independence marks a revived public day with community enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attics
Frank Macoughtry
U. S
Purdue
Lime industry growth eyed at Shawnee quarries
W H Dye president of the Illinois Agricultural association visited the Whicker lime plant in Shawnee and offered to take the entire output if a 1 mile switch could be built to ship 300 tons daily, rising to 500 tons after March 1. McKee Irvin operate the plant and railroad officials planned the line with G P N Sadler surveying the route. the project costs several thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whicker
Shawnee
W. H. Dye
Illinois Agricultural Association
Illinois University
Dye
McKee & Irvin
C. & E. I. Railroad
H. B. Bowman
General Industrial
Mr. Dye
G. P. N. Sadler
RobRoy
Progressive Call for Attica City Election Convention
A mass convention of Progressive voters in Attica is called to meet at City Hall at 8:00 p m on Tuesday Oct 14 to organize the city election campaign and nominate candidates for mayor, treasurer, clerk, ward councilmen for the first second and third wards and two councilmen at large. Committee members Chas T Jacobson John T Nixon Willg Ross urge full participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica
Chas. T. Jacobson
John T. Nixon
Willg. Ross
Attica Merchants Change Name to Commercial Club
Attica Merchants association, now Attica Commercial club, held a banquet at the Colonnade to mark a new era and a membership push to 100. The club, originally tied to the Indiana Retail Merchants, now focuses on city development with 110 members in good standing and plans to lead civic progress through broader aims and local enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attica Merchants Association
Attica Commercial Club
Tueday
Coffing
Indiana Retail Merchants Association
Attica Association
Duncan Buchanan
J. Frank McDermond Jr
C. R. Milford
Attica
O. S. Clark
Central National Bank
Harry F. Ross
The
Ledger Press
A. M. Butler
Mudlavia
T. N. Leif
Lief Buggy Co
W. B. Reed
Club
L. A. Bolling
A. W. Jackman
Christian Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Burlington
J. R. Burlington
Morris Blout Will Light
Rabbi Blout
Will B. Reed
Lu G. Martin
Chas. J. Haller
John L Weber
O. R. Gray
Marks Family Reunion
Crane Boy
Sogn TQ Wed School
MARM
Progressive Call
Merchants Association
Commercial Club
Lloyd Oliver
Riverside
John Oliver
Marjorie
City
Ed Oliver
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