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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
8
Charles W. Stivers of Union County and Edward E. Moore of Connerville are candidates for Representative in Congress, both running in the Sixth District with nominations subject to Republican voters and delegate convention.
Elmer J Binford of Hancock County runs for the Republican nomination for State Senator representing Fayette Hancock and Rush counties subject to the decision of Republicans in a joint delegate convention.
Alonzo M. Gardner of Wayne county is named as a candidate for Joint Representative from Wayne and Faay ette to the State Legislature subject to Republican delegate convention decisions of the two counties.
Circuit Judge Richard N. Elliott of Connersville seeks the Republican nomination for the 487th Judicial Circuit pending delegate convention decisions by Fayette Franklin and Union counties. M. P. Hubbard of Franklin County seeks the 27th Judicial Circuit seat subject to county Republicans in delegate convention. Robert F. Barnhart of Union County seeks the Thirty-seventh Judicial Circuit nomination subject to joint delegate convention decisions. Daniel Frant of Waterloo Township seeks County Commissioner First District nomination pending Republican primary results in Fayette County. William Ellsworth Jones seeks Republican Commissioner nomination for the Second District pending Fayette County Republican voters.
John A. Kellum of Jackson township and J M Mel White named as candidates for the Republican nomination for Commissioner from the Third District in Fayette county primary election.
Howard Newland of Jennings township and Johlin M Carter seek the Republican nomination for Fayette County Treasurer subject to primary results. William G Starr also enters the race as a candidate for Fayette County Treasurer in the Republican primary.
Dr. Everett Hamilton and Chester M. Spicely are listed as candidates for Fayette county coroner, pending Republican primary results on February 11.
Anson B. Miller is listed as a candidate for Sheriff subject to the decision of the Republicans of Fayette County at their primary election. Charlie J. Fleming is named as a Sheriff candidate subject to the decision of the Republicans of Fayette County at their primary election.
A list of individuals from various townships including Frank D. Hackleman Harrison Absalom Simpkins E F McClanahan James P Cully Armor P Helvie Edmond Ed Hackleman William Henry Adams William P Sipe Frank Walker George Metzel Thomas B Moffett W O Morgen George L TDisborough Cam Upthegrave Emory M Bruner and William A Carson declared as Republican sheriff and assessor candidates in Fayette and Jennings Fairview townships ahead of the February 11 primary election.
The notice lists Republican primary contenders for local assessor posts in multiple townships including Harrison Connersville Jackson and Jackson with candidates such as Eas R Taylor Oliver P Morris E W Burke James F Creamer John Oliver Krunifie Wilson T Duckworth and A T Beckett. Voters in each township will decide at the upcoming primary on Tuesday February 11th.
C E Brookbank stands as a candidate for Trustee of Harrison township subject to primary election results. Fred J L Myer seeks Trustee nomination for Jackson township under Republican voters guidance. William P Alexander named for Connersville township Trustee at the February 11 primary. Ambrose Elliott listed for Connersville township Trustee pending Republican primary. James G Hackleman named for Connersville township Trustee with February 11 primary in mind. Noah Cummins seeks Trustee nomination for Fairview township under Republican voters decision.
Henry U. Johnson publicly endorsed President Roosevelt's policies and signaled support for his renomination. Johnson praised Roosevelt as the most honest and consistent chief executive since Andrew Jackson, challenging William Jennings Bryan to align with the president’s platform or risk losing support. Local Democratic figures reacted, noting Johnson's long involvement in party affairs and debating Roosevelt Bryan dynamics.
Mondas evening news reports Disborough died in Fitggersold Georgia at two o clock today. Remains to be brought home for burial. He was son of W N Disborough a known contractor and sheriff candidate.
Local Republicans urge voters to study the entire slate as Fayette County favors Joint Senator Elmer J. Binford and Joint Representative Alonzo Gardner with no opposition. Senator Moore for Congress and township candidates may be at risk if voters overlook other races and the primary approaches Tomorrow.
Connersville star Gus Bonne will play for Omaha in the Western League next season after his release was bought by Guy W. Green. Green, former manager of the Nebraska Indians, arranged the deal with Washington club and levered connections to place Bonne ahead of Birmingham and Milwaukee suitors.
Teachers urged to attend promptly for the teachers' institute. Superintendent Chinde Yuan will address the school course. Mr Turner, fresh from Columbia University, will deliver the address. Llol hind, Indiana University alum, is highly recommended for a teaching role.
The Irish Star reports William Rose, age 10, as rag picker in The Rag Pickers Child, seeks to quit the Bert Brookhart troupe to join The Old Clothes Man. Brookhart blocks his trunk key dispute spills over at Traction Ter Diuvil Station with Simon arriving. No jurisdiction found. Rose still desires, Brookhart’s company still wants him. cast conflict continues as performances move to Cornersville tonight.
Jerome Wilson known as Rome Wilson died of heart failure at the county poor farm where he had been staying six weeks. Born in 1842 in the city, he served four years in the Civil War with the Third Indiana Battery and was never married. He is survived by brothers Thomas George and Cate Wilson. Funeral today at two in the city cemetery Soldiers' lot.
Week ending February 3 1408 at Connersville Indiana shows remaining letters including Day Brown Oh Darcey Theo Hvis Mrs Kate Reever Mrs Addie McGlnechey and other names. J C Mount departed for Decatur Illinois to visit friends for several days.
Louis Ludlow reports that Democratic House caucus support for endorsing President Roosevelt may collapse. Conservative figures like Virginia's Hay oppose a formal endorsement fearing backlash if Republicans nominate Roosevelt or if his chosen successor is named. The row could create embarrassment and future trouble for Democrats.
Progen for fhe Payette County Farmers Institute outlines a city meeting on February 6 with a three day division. The program includes invocations, musical numbers, violin solos, and talks on soil building alfalfa culture and seed corn storage. The Ladies session features addresses on opportunities in agriculture for women and domestic standards of living, with various speakers and premium announcements.
A damaged notice notes a new business place opening with added stock in cine tobacco and C O A L battery. It mentions trade in the western area and the intention to respect customers.
Mrs Bred Neal visits Indianapolis this morning to see friends and relatives. W Payton travels to Losanis ville Indiana for a series of dental checkups. Spivey Petro and Ray travel to Indianapolis to seek medical advice for health concerns.
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