Candidates for Wells County Sheriff and Jefferson Trustees
A series of notices announces candidates for Wells county sheriff and Jefferson township trustee positions, all subject to the upcoming Democratic primary on September 3. Named contenders include George M. Brickley, Freem Carlisle, G W Shepherd, Martin Wickliffer, W A Lipkey, Marion Garton, J A D Taylor, George W Todd, D Gallmeyer, E H Justus, Will A Woodward, and John Krbeigh.
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Geo. M. Brickley
Wells County
Freem Carlisle
G. W. Shepherd
T Am
Union Township
Martin Wickliffr
TY Am
Marion Garton
Jefferson Township
J. A. D. Taylor
George W. Todd
D. Gallmeyer
E. H. Justus
Will A. Woodward
Tam
John Krbeigh
Democrats of Indiana Eighth District Convene for Convention
The Democrats of Indiana Eighth District call a delegate convention at Portland on September 7, 1904 at 11 30 a m to nominate a candidate for congress for the district. Representation is one delegate and one alternate for all 200 votes and for fractions of 100 or more votes cast for John W Kern in 1900. County allotments listed including Adams Delaware Randolph Wells and others. J A M Adair district chairman.
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Eighth Congressional District
Indiana
Portland
Congress
John W. Kern
Adams
Delaware
Lemaison
Randolph
Wells
Eeyas
Democratic resolutions endorse national and state platforms
Blackford and Wells county Democrats in Judicial convention on August 17, 1904 endorse the Democratic national platform from St Louis and the state platform. They pledge support for nominees Alton B Parker and Henry G Davis and the full ticket. Instructions to L H E W employees to expel loafers and riders stealing rides from premises.
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Blackford and
Wells Counties
St. Louis
Alton B. Parker
Henry G. Davis
Wells County
Attempted rape charge against Sills in Dillman
A Dillman resident, Hi ram Sills, is jailed on an alleged assault with intent to commit rape against thirteen year old Addie Beard at Sills home. Neighbors restrained lynching, while Deputy Dailey and Marshal Crosbie arranged the arrest. Beard testified at preliminary examination. Sills bound over to circuit court on $500 bond.
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Dillman
Hiram Sills
Sills
Addie Beard
Wells County
Joseph
Dailey
Beard
John Crosbie
Crosbie
Mack
SiiTis
Hmb
Sturglade
Xee Ee
Cromer in Town Sparks Wells County Speculation
George W. Cromer visited town on Tuesday stirring Republican activity at the party headquarters while anti supporters stayed away. Observers say he came to advance his own interests in Wells County, as Democrats grow more confident and GOP factions clash over past policies.
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George W. Cromer
Cromer
George W
Wells County
Mr. Cromer
Wheat variety claims boost prices and yields nationwide
J A Everitt, seed man of Indianapolis, promotes Fultz Mediterranean wheat as the premier strain. He cites Indiana yields of 2,569 bushels on 80 acres, Kansas 75 percent bushels on 1% acres, and reports heavy crops requiring five-horse binders. He says it is winter proof, early, and best in Ohio Michigan Indiana and Kentucky, promising full details and price to readers who request.
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Indiana
Kansas
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
J. A. Everitt
Seedsman
Indianapolis
Ind
Muncie fair events and local notices
August 29 41 fair events run through September 2 at Six Mile grove. The Markley reunion mentioned for tomorrow. Spellman offers free vaudeville at the Muncie fair August 30 to September 2. Deam the druggist sells Modoc Bitters at 50c a bottle from original formula. Local youths prepare to enter Valparaiso College opening September 6 in its 32nd year.
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Muncie Fair
Six Mile Grove
Spellman
Deam
Valparaiso College
Valparaiso
Ind
Indiana Law Aims At Teacher Pay Scale Reform
The Indiana legislature passed acts to adjust teacher salaries by multiplying general averages. Three years experience earns a daily stipend of about 2.75 times the license average, with a 95 exam benchmark. Some teachers with three years license face hiring pushback from trustees preferring cheaper staff for small schools.
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Indiana
Friends of the Law
Muncie fair opens August 30 with rail rates and electric night races
Agents advertise the Muncie fair running August 30 to September 2 with claims of exciting events and railroad discounts. Rev J L Barclay is reassigned to the Salamania circuit with Liberty Center headquarters. Southbound Lake Erie interurban passengers between Keystone and Montpelier report an incident involving motorman Ed Mapus.
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Muncie
Stout
J. L. Barclay
Salamania
Liberty Center
Barclay
Lake Hile
Keystone
Montpelier
Ed Mapus
Labor Day Proclamation by Governor Durbin
Governor Durbin proclaims Labor Day on Monday September 5 urging citizens to celebrate by ceasing regular activity and displaying the flag. He notes labor’s honored status and the democratic selection of leaders from workers, urging devotion to work and uplift of the nation.
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Durbin
Farms Sold Near Bluffton and Williams to Trade
Clark E Williams farm of 80 acres west of Bluffton sold Tuesday to Jacob Thompson for 7500 and Thompson’s 40 acre farm west of Bluffton sold to Williams for 4900. Deals through Hale and Markley. Williams to relocate to Kokomo in October. Rumor of Bluffton clerk and Warren gentleman marriage. N D Wolford appointed to United Brethren charge at Mt Zion. Arthur Griffith, Bluffton math prodigy, lecturing in Sioux City after visits to Carroll Nebraska and public displays of mental arithmetic.
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Clark E. Wiliams
Bluffton
Jacob Thompson
Clark E Williams
Hale & Markley Agency
Mr. Williams
Kokomo
Ind
Mr. Thompson
N. D. Wolford
Mt. Zion
Dublin
John Hoover Found Dead at Markle Farm
John Hoover aged about sixty died of heart trouble on Sunday morning after a farm morning milking. He lived with his brother Hiram Hoover near Markle and had spent most of his life on the family farm. Funeral planned Tuesday at 10 from Evangelical church, with Rev. C H Burgner officiating. Emmory Hoover, living north of Markle, was a brother.
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John Hoover
Hiram Hoover
Markle
Mr. Hoover
Mennonite Church
Evangelical Church
C. H. Burgner
Emmory Hoover
Huntington Democrat
Barn Fire on Abshire Farm Believed Deliberate
A large barn on the Lewis Abshire farm near the city burned Saturday night with its contents. Studabaker Brothers own the farm and were the contents owners. About 9 pm the fire, suspected incendiary, destroyed hay, baled straw and tools. Insurance was 500 on the barn with Ben Buckner and 250 on the contents with the Greek agency. Investigators will try to identify the arsonists.
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Lewis Abshire
Studabaker Brothers
Ben Buckner
Montpelier Grocers Organize Against Dead Beats
Montpelier grocers form a red book register of customers who run up bills then switch to other shops. State Superintendent Cottons history book on Indiana education mailed to county superintendents. The centralization of schools is cited as a key topic, arguing that transporting pupils protects against changing names.
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Montpelier
Cotton
Indiana
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Uae
W. A. Lipkey
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Pt Department Store
Arthur Griffith
Slouxt City
Business Training School
Carroll
Neb
Griffith
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