Bartholomew County Republicans Announce Multiple Sheriff and Clerk Candidacies
A series of announced bids for Bartholomew county offices including county sheriff county clerk and county treasurer as well as joint senatorial nomination are revealed with candidates like W W Lambert Fred C Ulrich James Burk Henry W Rethwisch Albert F Owens R B Colvin Stephen Baily Scott Elzea Henry Howe and George M Ort all stating their plans are contingent on Republican convention decisions. The notices emphasize party nomination processes and district affiliations.
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W.W. W. Lambert
Bartholomew County
Bartholomew
Decatur
Fred C. Ulrich
Stephen Baily
Scott Elzea
Col u mbus Indiana Mayor and City Officials Candidates
William J Beck announces mayoral candidacy pending Republican City Convention. William Davis and Vincent Thompson also announce mayoral runs subject to Republican nominating actions. David Philips enters City Marshal race, Jon Hunter for City Clerk, all awaiting convention outcomes.
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WM. J. Beck
Republican City Convention
WM. T. Davis
Mmayor
Columbus
Indiana
Vincent Thompson
City Marthal
David Philips
Jod. Hunter
Davis Named Candidate for Mayor in Columbus
The name of W. T. Davis appears today as a candidate for mayor. Mr. Davis is well known to the community and, if nominated, would be a strong contender for the Democrats. If elected, he would serve Columbus as presiding officer.
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W. T. Davis
Mr. Davis
Columbus
Beck Seeks renomination for Columbus mayor
The notice names Wm. J. Beck as a candidate for re nomination for mayor. It asserts his past record proves Columbus never had a mayor who has done more for the city.
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Columbus
Wm. J. Beck
Candy Cathartic Cure Constipation Forever Claim
A fragmented OCR item touts a product named Candy Cathartic offered by druggists promising a permanent cure for constipation. The ad asserts a price and reseller contact but lacks verifiable details.
Overstreet Named to State Committee Advisory Body
Arr Overstreet has been appointed as an advisory member of the state committee representing the Fourth district. Chairman Hornley praises the choice and Overstreet will attend the first meeting in Indianapolis on March 6.
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Overstreet
Hornley
Indianapolis Mareh
Colvin Emerges as Recorder Candidate in Hartsville Area
R. B. Colvin appears as a Republican candidate for recorder, subject to the party convention. A staunch Republican and strong worker, Colvin would face a robust race if nominated. He lives in Hartsville, with Hawcreek township noted as a reliable county stronghold aiding the bid.
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R. B. Colvin
Hawcreek Township
Bartholomew County
Colvin
Hartsville
Miss Ida Purvis is very sick on North Franklin St
The town report notes Miss Ida Purvis of North Franklin Street is very ill. Other items mention Byron Marshall leaving for Bloomington Indiana, and several local notices about illness, work, and social events.
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Ida Purvis
North Franklin St
Local Notices of Travel Visitors and Town News
North Vernon visitors and residents travel to Indianapolis Gibson City and Elizabethtown while local clubs meet. Post office doors removed amid maintenance. Rockcreek farmers attend commissioners court. A new eypsis family moves near Seven and Chestnut streets. Chromatic envelopes arriving from Olyoke Mass. Rome Springer and James Petree visit city for gravel road work.
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Rome Springer
James Petree
Rockcreek Township
New Suits Wink Divorce Case Named in Indiana Court
Josie Wink sues Stlmer Wink for divorce with M. D. Emig as attorney of record. Indiana State files include George Spinner with a trial set for March 22 and George Knight with a trial date of March 29.
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Josie Wink
Stlmer Wink
M. D. Emig
State of Indiana
George Knight
Local News Briefs from the City
The STAR office reports the finest lot of envelopes in the city. Dr. Davis of Azalia transacted business in the city today. George Harvey and family moved from Waymansville to Clifford. Harve Werts of Pikes Peak was in town today. he is Charley Werts's brother. Chas Ellis, a leading figure in the talent play On the Potomac, was in the city yesterday.
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Dr. Davis
Azalia
George Harvey
Waymansville
Clifford
Harve Werts
Pikes Peak
Charley Werts
Chas. Ellis
the Potomac
Petition Seeks Road Vote in Van Buren Township
A Brown County petition signed by 47 voters from Van Buren township asks the auditor to appoint viewers and have the commissioners call an election soon on a proposed 15 mile gravel road project.
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Brown County
van Buren Township
Republicans Face City Convention Without Council Nominee Plans
A Midway editor chides the Republicans for neglecting councilman nominations and mocks the Independent for its neutrality claim. The piece predicts Republicans will fill the ticket at the convention when the time comes.
Death of Jack Bond reported at Mechanic Street home
Jack Bond died at his Mechanic Street residence this morning. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the home with Rev. Swift officiating. Burial will be in City Cemetery. Bond, father of Charley Bond a Democrat reporter, notes three family deaths in seven months.
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Bono.a. J. Bond
Mechanic St
Swift
City Cemetery
Political Appeal Emphasizes Veterans Pension Stakes
The Brown County Democrat depicts both parties using veteran pensions as a political issue. It argues the Democratic line undervalues old soldiers while praising the Republicans as the true friends of veterans and urges voters to support the GOP.
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United States
Spain
Brown County
Republicans Proliferate as Election Looms
Twe Times notes Republicans grow in number, nearing the count seen before the late Democratic convention. It hints at a favorable moment to join the Republican movement and ride the wave of party enthusiasm.
John M. Davis Touted as Republican Nomination Prospect
John M. Davis is spoken of as a candidate for the nomination of auditor. The Republicans would make no mistake if they nominate Mr. Davis.
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John M. Davis
Mr. Davis
War talk as Spain and U S edge toward conflict
Morning reports indicate looming war with Spain after Spain requests withdrawal of Counselor General Lee, which the President denies. Both nations mobilize while the Maine explosion fuels calls for decisive action. McKinley remains pro peace but vows to defend American honor.
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Spain
Lee
McKinley
United States
Maine
Congress
Candidate Ed Janine to seek sheriff nomination
Ed Janine of Orinoco announces candidacy before the Republican county convention for the sheriff's office.
Grand Army in Indiana Posts and Members Report
The Grand Army of the Republic in Indiana shows a net decline of 700 members from the previous June. For the six months ending December 31, 485 posts and 19,184 members existed last June. gains of 4 posts and 333 members, plus 117 transfers and 456 reinstatements, total 66 members gained. Deaths 172, discharges 15, transfers 218, suspensions 1,201, post suspensions 7, end-year total 18,484 members and 482 posts in good standing.
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Indiana
R. M. Smock
Prominent Republican to Announce City Treasurer Candidacy
The town still has tramps. They should by all means be furnished with a stone pile. The announcement for city treasurer by a prominent republican will be made this week. Brown County moves for gravel roads, much needed and beneficial to farmers. Art Overstreet travels to Indianapolis Wednesday for the state central committee meeting where he serves as a member. Lynn and Harry Benefiel went to Edinburg this morning to repair a boiler for H. Maley & Co.
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Lynn
Harry Benefiel
Edinburg
H. Maley & Co
Art Overstreet
Indianapolis
State Central Committee
Coroner Finds Accidental Death in Mrs. Knight Killing
Coroner Coffey at Columbus renders a verdict that the death of Mrs. Wm. Knight was accidental. Brown County Democratic Keeight indicted by the grand jury despite this verdict. Moore was downtown today, first time since last Friday. Dock appeared to suffer a severe fever illness.
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C. A. Moore
Dock
Coffey
Columbus
Wm. Knight
Brown County
Dem
Etta Hall to Wed Dr. Mains in Seymour
Miss Etta Hall of Azalia and Dr TL M Mains of Seymour plan marriage and will reside in Seymour.
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Etta Hall
Azalia
TL. M. Mains
Seymour
Opening Sale Ad for Thea Hilgerstrauss Co
All suits skirts and wraps sold at opening Tuesday March 8 will be delivered same day. Thea Hilgerstrauss Co.
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Thea
Local Notices From Nebo Area Also Reports Shoal and Alibi
NEBO reports say the school was out Wednesday and Lewis Hovis went to Columbus. William Greathouse’s wife has heart disease. C W Spurgeon handled insurance business nearby. Will Anthony, formerly teaching in Jackson township, is home his showl being out. Rev Amos Carmichael and N M Rusher from Bedford visited last week. Rev Church conducts revival at Elkinsville. Residents attended the Poplar Grove quarterly meeting on 26 and 27. George Stephens bought 45 acres from Tom Brown for 650 dollars and moved in Thursday. Collins Carter was arrested on the 23d for alleged post office robbery in Illinois, but he proved an alibi at Indianapolis last week.
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Will Anthony
Jackson Township
Man Sacrificing Party Over Personal Grudge Seen as Un-Republican
A remark faults a man for harming his party due to ill will toward an individual he dislikes, arguing such action fails to embody true Republican principles.
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Manhattan Clothing Co
Washington Street
J. L. Gysie
Columbus Evening Star
E.H Kinney
A Turpin
Proprietors
James Burk
Henry W. Rethwisch
County Recorder
Albert F. Owens
Henry Howe
Clifty Township
Republican County Convention
George M. Ort
Canidate
Hawcreek
Joseph Seals
Grand View
Byron Marshall
Brown Co
Bloomington, Tl
Lienberger
James Cline
Ment Miller
Richard’s P. O
Cords Foster
Edward Holloway
J I Cochran
Eagle Shoe Company
White House
Abbie Cain
Taylorsville
Geo. I. Ellis
Herman Kaiser
New Lynn Hotel
Rockcreek
Sheriff King
Alonzo Allison
Nashville
Walker & Smith
Belvedere Block
Gertrude Jett
Jessie Pepper
52Nd
Ind
Joseph C. Pepper
Grammer
Alert
Joe Horton
Kentucky
Franklin
J. A. Newton’s
Washburn
Trinity Church
Bertha Bozzell
Carson George
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Democrat
Bedford
the Ledger
Shelbyville Democrat
Silver Club
Indianapolis Sentinel
Sentinel
New Albany Ledger
George Schinnerer
Steve Wood
Jin
East Third Street
Geo. Schinnerer
Mrade
Ferguson
J. N. Marsh
North Vernon
Ira Jarten
J. M. Pherigo
Hope
Jennie Bake
New Middletown
Kate Boyer
Shelbyville
Roy Stanford
Gibson City, I
Barbara Stanford
Ed Woehler
Morris Rosenbish and
Sol Everroad
T A Garretgon
Noble
Elizabethtown
H. M. Campbell
Mar
Ion
Dr. Doty
Mrs
Lew Stine
Amity
Wm. Collings
Jacob Davis
James Glanton
Court
Oly
Oj. H. Arnold
Column Indiary
State of
George
Star Office
Couucil
Times
Independent
Midway
Jack Bond
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Twe Times
Janiine
Orin
Publican County Convention
Grand Army
the Grand Army of the Republic In
Keight
Miles
L. C. Bramley
Henry &J
St. Catherines
Ontario
Hilgerstrauss Co
Nebo
Lewis Hovis
William Greathouse
C. W. Spurgeon
Amos Carmichael
N. M
Rusher
Rev. Church
Elkinsville
Poplar Grove
George Stephens
Tom Brown
Collins Carter
Illinois
Republican
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