Republican race tightens as county tickets loom
Soldiers from across the country are being hurried south as the last presidential quota nears. Republican candidates push for nomination this Saturday with Bartholomew and Decatur county set to nominate a joint senator likely W. W. Lambert. Jesse Day of Sandcreek township announces for County Commissioner District 3, described as a stalwart and reliable challenger.
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Jesse Day
Sandcreek Township
Mr. Day
Day
Hope man Capt W H Aikin candidate for representative
The issue endorses Capt W H Aikin of Hope as a strong representative candidate. Aikin is described as a lifelong Republican with wide county recognition, and the note asserts his nomination would strengthen the ticket and reflect credit on himself and the county.
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W.H. Aikin
Hope
Pastor Fraser Installed at Crookston Church
Installation services last evening at the Presbyterian church officially connected Rev F W Fraser with the Crookston congregation. Fraser arrives under favorable conditions with the church healthy in standing and finances and is described as a man of strong intellect and scholarly attainments.
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Presbyterian Church
F. W. Fraser
Mr. Fraser
Crookston
Wanted to Buy Horses Mares and Mules at Market Price
A buyer seeks four to eight year old horses mares and mules in good flesh and will pay the highest market price. He will be at Schooler's stable every Friday and Saturday for six months. Summer underwear advertised at Lienberger's. Judge Hord and W F Nort were seen riding bicycles yesterday evening.
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Schooler
Cuares Decker
Burnsville Notes and Strawberry Festival Announcement
Roy Jackson is ill. Decoration services at Elizabethtown drew a large local delegation. Thomas Norton of Johann Boone County visits Burnsville. Grandpa and Grandma Brewer from Seymour visit. The M. E. church schedules another supper for Saturday night June 4. Strawberry festival expected to be first of the season and promising entertainment.
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Thomas Norton
Johanon Boone Co
Burnsville
Nebo Normal School at Houston Closes for Month End
Nebo The Normal school at Houston closed 26 ult John Ault recovered from mumps Rev J W Freeland preached at Nebola on 22 ult Mrs Nancy Carmichael visiting son in law B E Gregg on 26 ult Singing Sunday evening well attended Mrs Nancy Bridgewater suffers neuralgia William Berry and wife visiting Robert Spaulding on 22 ult L D Gregg attends Nashville teachers examination Memorial sermon at Houston to be preached by Rev Thomas Jones of Seymour WV R Anthony attends Brownstown teachers examination Lert Hastman planting corn near Cortland this week.
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Nancy Carmichael
B. E. Gregg
Houston
Thomas Jones
Seymour
New Doctor Arrives in Story as Barn Fire Affects Town
In Story health remains good while planting nears completion. C E Kenedy arrives as the town gains a new doctor. A barn fire damaged property with four horses. insurance paid about 504 dollars but funds were scarce. A new Crooked Creek church was dedicated. Samuel Anthony bought horses to replace those lost. Elisha left, Anna remembers him, Carrie notes Charley’s buggy sighting. North East of Nashville, agent has moved on.
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Insurance Co
Samuel Anthony
Local notes mix social visits and upcoming events
Community news highlights visits by Mrs. B V Sockman Jr and Miss Lusetta Setzer, flights by Mr Jim Carmichael, and a Pioneer Fourth announcement. Sheep purchases by Soliday and Canbie, dogs harming flocks near Houston, and 300 attendees at Decoration Day led by G A R. Republicans meet in Flat Rock for delegates to state and county conventions. Special Sunday excursion to Indianapolis planned by the Pennsylvania Lives.
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Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Lives
Columbus
Lambert Nominates for Joint Senator Seat in Bartholomew
W. W. Lambert of Bartholomew county seeks the Republican convention nomination for Joint Senator from the Bartholomew and Decatur counties district. The nomination is subject to the convention’s will.
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W. W. Lambert
Bartholomew County
Bartholomew
Decatur
Republian
Nomination bids for County Clerk and Circuit Court Clerk
County offices see two candidates announced for Republican nomination. Fred C. Ulrich seeks County Clerk and Will F. Barrett runs for Clerk of the Circuit Court. Both entries note nomination subject to party selection and include convention date June 4.
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Will F. Barrett
Iss
Fitch Nominated for County Auditor at Republican Convention
County auditor race statement announces Samuel W. Fitch of Ohio township as candidate subject to the Republican nominating convention on June 4, 1898.
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Samuel W. Fitch
Ohio Township
County Treasurer Candidates Named by Republican Rally
Henry W. Rethwisch announces his candidacy for county treasurer subject to the Republican nominating convention. W. F. Coats and William Steinkamp of Jackson Township are also announced as candidates for county treasurer under the Republican convention.
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Henry W. Rethwisch
Himelf
County Recorder Candidates Named for Bartholomew County
Albert Fowens is announced as a candidate for recorder subject to a Republican nomination. Rk. B. Colvin of Huwereek township and E. M. Heiner of Wayne township are also named as Recorder candidates, subject to Republican convention decisions.
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Albert Fowens
Recorder
Rk. B. Colvin
Huwereek Township
Bartholomewounty
Repubcan
E. M. Heiner
Wayne Township
Bartholomew County
Sheriff candidates of Bartholomew county announce bids
Multiple names including Stephen Bailey Elzea Henry Howe John Dunn George Ott and others announce candidacy for Bartholomew county sheriff subject to the Republican nominating convention to be held June 4 1898.
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Stephen Bailey
Bartholomew County
Repub
Republican County Convention
George M. Ott
John Dunn
German Township
Divorce case leads to custody rulings in circuit court
In circuit court this morning Mary Orn versus Mathias Orn ended with a judgment for the plaintiff and custody of the children. The docket also shows Geo W Ely versus James L Hargis and James Bradley decided for the plaintiff. John C Gross versus John Covert resulted in a plaintiff judgment with cost retaxed. State of Indiana versus Geo Palmer for petit larceny was continued. Tomorrow Bertha A Hirtley versus Albert Davis with damages of 5000 is set for trial. the jury will reconvene tomorrow.
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Geo. W. Ely
James L. Hargis
James Bradley
State of Indiana
Geo. Palmer
Bertha A. Hirtley
Albert Davis
Patriotic Columbus Encampment Disrupts Local Business
Traveling men report Columbus residents show strong patriotism during a wartime encampment. Two to three days of heavy activity hindered trade as a seller, Jeff Caylor, attempted to engage a business owner. The man on a ladder urged delaying talk until next week to welcome soldiers.
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Columbus
Jeff Caylor
Mr. Caylor
County Commissioner Candidates Announced in Third and First Districts
Louis Friedersdorf of Rockcreek Township declares candidacy for county commissioner Third District subject to Republican nominating convention. Henry Harris of German Township announces for First District, pending convention selection.
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Louis .Friedersdorf
Rockcree Township
Henry C. Harris
German Township
Ubedt
Parcheck Seeks County Commissioner Nomination in Third District
Jonesville resident John G. Parcheck announces his candidacy for County Commissioner Third District, subject to the Republican nominating convention decision.
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John G. Parcheck
Jonesville
No-To-Bac Tobacco Cure Ad Promises Easy Quit
Vintage advertisement touts No-To-Bac as a tobacco cure promising easy quitting and restored vigor. Claims include instant benefit and lifelong vitality with a money back guarantee contact The Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago New York for booklet and samples.
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Aierling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Notice of accounts to settle by E. H. Kinney
Notice requests all persons owing money by account note or mortgage to call and settle with E. H. Kinney.
Ben Hur spectacle astounds Louisville crowd
Last night Louisa, under the Woman's Confederate Monument Association patronage, staged a richly mounted Ben Hur production. The audience praised the pageantry, culture, and fashion of the event, marking it as a standout spectacle.
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Lou'sville
Ben Hur
Woman’s Confederate Monument Association
Jans
Macauey
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