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Newspaper
Carlisle News
Location
Carlisle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
I thank the citizens of Haddon township who worked and voted for me at the election last Tuesday. I will fill the office of trustee to the best interests of the people of Haddon township. J Frank Sproatt.
French Willis thanks supporters after losing the trustees race in Haddon township. He states no ill will toward anyone and expresses appreciation for votes and support from Tuesday’s election.
The 26th Century Laurel claims success burning all coal types in tests and is cited alongside J F Alumbaugh and Co as associated partners or distributors. The notice highlights fuel compatibility and potential industrial adoption.
Local notices list morning and evening services at First Presbyterian Church with Sunday school at 2 30, preaching on repentance and the conquest of the imagination. Also announces Sunday preaching at First Methodist Episcopal and Christian Endeavor meetings with Bible class led by Prof. Clayton and a Ladies Aid Society gathering. All are welcome.
Guardian of Terrell B. Speake a minor announces private sale of the undivided one half of the north half of the southwest quarter of section one township six north range nine west Sullivan county Indiana. Bids accepted cash in hand at the offices of John T and Will H. Hays Sullivan Indiana until noon November 12 1908.
Jury returns a manslaughter verdict against Landers after a 20 hour deliberation in the murder of Charlies Stewart at Dugger. The state argued a strong case but no corroboration for Landers’ testimony. Landers, out on $2,000 bail, faces a 2 to 21 year sentence as sentencing follows.
Friday night Democrats of the township held meetings in Palmer Ridgway hall and the opera house. A. D. Cutler argued for Bryan, joined by Terre Haute figures Charles Batt and Judge Whitlock and Thomas Wolfe now in Sullivan. A Carlisle dance followed. Saturday night Wm H Pair ley from Birmingham spoke on labor at the opera house for the Taft Sherman club.
A brief note asking readers who have used a 201th Century Laurel from J. F. Alumbaugh & Co. seeks firsthand experience or testimonials. The item appears as a short reader prompt or advertisement fragment likely from a historical catalog or trade page.
Indiana voters gave the Republican candidate a plurality of 8000 while Thomas R. Marshall was elected by a 15000 plurality for the vice presidency.
County results show Republicans losing several county offices while Democrats claim key wins. Indiana statewide counts place Taft and Sherman with about 300 electoral votes, Marshall winning the governorship by 15,000 over Watson, and Cullop carrying the Second District by 2,286. In Carlisle turnout totaled 910 with precinct splits listed. Haddon township shows varied votes for president, governor, and local officials. Multiple township races record Democratic trustees or Republican leads. some ballots were spoiled by ticket-mixing.
Unofficial returns show William A. Cullop winning the congressional seat by a 2,286 majority. Sullivan county tallies list Cullop over all rivals in multiple races with Precinct results for president governor congress prosecuting attorney representative auditor treasurer surveyor and more from local counts.
In 1094 Alfonso VII of Castile granted the county of Portugal to Henry de Burgund, marking Portugal as a fief. The name derives from Porta de Calo, the Port of Cale, linking to Oporto. By 1139 Portugal’s lords claimed kingship and refused fealty to any power, inaugurating its separate existence.
A young man informs the firm he will quit unless his salary is raised. The general manager thanks him for relieving the unpleasant duty of discharge, noting he would hate to dismiss someone who cannot find work elsewhere.
Dr. H. M. Sprinkell visited Vincennes on Tuesday. J. S. and Clint Snapp from Oak Town arrived Tuesday in the elder Snapp’s automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Rapp were summoned to Seymour late last week due to the death of Mr. Rapp’s father.
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