Cox Announces Candidacy for Sixth Term in Congress
The Democrat reports Hon. William E. Cox seeks Democratic renomination in the Third District. Born in Dubois County, he taught school and practiced law, served as Prosecuting Attorney, and has represented the district for five terms. Many Democrats oppose a sixth term, recalling promises to retire after two terms, while Cox stresses his ten years of service and campaign work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Cox
Cox
Hie
Dubois County
Judicial Circuit
Dubois
Pike
4Gress
Pri- Mas
Jacob L. O'Bannon
O'Bannon
Tunty
Harrison
Democrat
J. L. O’bannon
Briscoe Seeks Democratic Nomination for Harrison Auditor
Sherman T. Briscoe of Blue River township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Harrison County Auditor. A longtime Blue River resident and former trustee, he has taught in the county and run a DePauw mercantile business. He pledges to visit voters statewide and govern diligently if elected.
O Bannon Announces Democratic Bid for Congress
Jacob L. O Bannon of this county formally announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress. A lifelong Democrat and former legislator, he has worked as a farm hand, shingles maker, teacher, and traveling salesman and has served as County Auditor. He began campaigning in 1880 and has a strong county and district canvass backing his bid.
Philip Herter Announces Bid for Third Harrison County Commissioner
Philip Herter of Webster township announces renomination for the Harrison County Second District Commissioner seat. A prosperous farmer and Democrat, he is serving his second term and cites sound finances and public service under the current board. He seeks a third term despite modest pay and growing duties.
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Philip Herter
Harrison County
Board of Commissioners
Herter
Philip
Robert F. Davis Seeks Third Term as County Commissioner
Robert F. Davis of Jackson township announces his candidacy for renomination to the First District County Commissioner seat. A long time Democrat and prominent farmer, Davis notes steady financial management under the board and asserts his two prior terms justify a third. he acknowledges past mistakes but emphasizes experience and service to the public.
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Robert F. Davis
Jackson Township
Fletch
Davis
Harrison County
Alwys
Sagimere
Habermel Announces Candidacy for Representative
Hon William Haebermel of Harrison announces renomination as Democrat for Representative to the legislature from Harrison and Floyd counties. He was elected in 1914 and served 1915, seeks a second term despite redistricting that merged Harrison with Floyd. The paper notes his record as satisfactory and predicts no opposition.
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William Haebermel
Harrison
Floyd
Habermel
Harrison County
Marrison
Democrat
Frank Cunningham Seeks County Auditor Nomination
Frank Cunningham of Boone township announces his Democratic bid for County Auditor. A leading farmer born in the county, he just retired as County Commissioner after two terms, with strong party service and vows to campaign vigorously to meet voters before the primary.
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Frank Cunningham
Boone Township
Cunningham
Lotich Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
Frank P. Lotich of Franklin township announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner in the Second District. Born in Posey township and a lifelong resident, Lotich is described as a loyal farmer and Democrat hoping to win the primary with strong support from Democratic voters between How and Mirth 7.
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Frank P. Lotich
Franklin Township
Lotich
Posey Township
Nicholas Eve Announces Candidacy for County Commissioner
Nicholas Eve of Webster township files for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner. the farmer and former township trustee is described as a good citizen and Democrat. if nominated and elected he would seek to serve the county commission and plans an earnest campaign.
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Nistolaa Eve
Webster Township
Hauswald Declared Democratic Candidate for Harrison Clerk
William Hauswald of Harrison township announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Harrison Circuit Court Clerk. A veteran county official, he served as Deputy Treasurer for four years under J. D. Pitman and previously as Township Trustee. Known for steadfast party work, he is a lifelong Democrat from a strong German family, though he has been crippled since age twelve and used a crutch. If elected, he aims to be a splendid county officer.
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William Hauswald
Harrison Township
Harrison Circuit Court
Hauswald
J. D. Pitman
Billy
Peter J Deutsch Nominated for Harrison County Coroner
Peter J. Deutsch of Blue River township announces his bid for Coroner of Harrison County. A prominent Democrat, he would bring experience and local support to the office. The current coroner Mr Wise has held the post for two terms, with two farms counted toward his tenure.
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Peter J. Deutsch
Blue River Township
Harrison County
Deutsch
Wise
Rhodes Announces Candidacy for Auditor in Harris County
Hugh Rhodes, a young farmer and school teacher from southwest Harris County, announces his run for auditor in the Democratic primary on March 7, 1916. A lifelong Democrat, Rhodes is regarded as a capable, trustworthy candidate who would bring competence and satisfactory service to the office if elected.
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Hugh Rhodes
Tigon County
Democratic Party
Ward County
Rhodes
Harrisds
Am Party
Rey Geetyfeyor
Drgerids
Wise seeks renomination for Coroner on Democratic ticket
Henry H Wise, incumbent Coroner, announces renomination on the Democratic ticket. Wise was elected Coroner in 1914 and earlier served the office after a 1908 election. A Civil War veteran and longtime Corydon resident, he is praised as a dependable Democrat and county figure, though the post pays little and campaigning is minimal.
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Henry H. Wise
Wise
Henry
Heth Township
Corydon
Democrat
Christmas Visits Across Kansas and Beyond
Minneola residents Miss Marie Amy and Felix Amy joined relatives in Dodge City for Christmas with sister Mrs. Clyde Pianey. Mrs. C A Hays and daughter Margaret visit near Ensign with aunt Mrs. John Bunnell. Floyd Pitman of DeWitt Arkansas visits his kin. Chet Smith family from Mullinville spends Christmas with W A Smith. Dr Hays and son Dwight visit editor’s family in Ensign. Ruel Amy, Freshies president, works at Joe Amy’s farm this week. Earl Russell and baby from Greensburg visit Seward McInteer on Sunday during travel from Fowler.
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Minneola
Kansas
Marie Amy
Felix Amy
Dodge City
Clyde Pianey
C.A. Hays
Margaret
Enwign
John Bunnell
Floyd Pitman
Dick Pitman
DeWitt
Arkansas
Chet Smith
Mullinville
W. A. Smith
Hays
Dwight
Ensign
Ruel Amy
Freshies
Joe Amy
Earl Russell
Baby
Greensburg
Fowler
Seward McInteer
Iris youths ring in New Year at vacant store
Algy Hesler led as chief chef with Misses Mary Smith and Jessie Dill Smith assisting. Casey Smith MC kept the crowd lively as they welcomed the new year. Lunch at 2 15 featured roast chicken, fried ham and sausage, pickles, cake, coffee, popcorn and cigars with many attendees listed.
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Iris
Algy Hesler
Mary Smith
Jessie Dill Smith
Casey Smith
Mary and Pearl Smith
Regsie Miller
Opal Amuth
Messrs
Ray
Clarence Miller
Keleo
Eldem Cecil
Gilbert Smith
Ben Tindall
Algy Healer
A. L. Foga
Mott Kopp
United Brethren Quarterly Meetings in Harrison County
The second quarterly conferences for United Brethren charges in Harrison County list meetings at New Salisbury Motts January 12 at 2 00 p m Georgetown Crandall January 13 at 2 00 p m Corydon Bethany January 15 at 7 00 p m White Cloud Mt Lebanon January 17 at 9 00 a m New Middletown Pleasant Ridge January 21 at 2 00 p m Central location TBA January 22 at 2 00 p m Mauckport location TBA January 24 at 9 00 a m Palmyra location TBA January 25 at 2 00 p m Officials urged to attend with reports Church treasurers and stewards expected.
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United Brethren
Harrison County
New Salisbury
Motts
Georgetown
Crandall
Corydon
Bethany
White Cloud
Mt. Lebanon
New Middletown
Pleasant Ridge
Central
Mauckport
Palmyra
Local Notes on Tobacco, Deaths, and Clergy Visits
Mr. Snyder harvested one thousand pounds of tobacco from three quarters of an acre, with second crop profitably equal to labor. A death near Martinsburg: Miss Kate Colvin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Colvin, died New Year’s Day of diphtheria after holiday visit home. Rev. John Egger and wife, new German Reformed pastor, visited Corydon from New Middletown after a 500 mile car trip from Missouri. Additional items note subscriptions paid in advance by Eli Mathes and Claud Grable, and church leader Rev W E Snyder’s regional duties in United Brethren.
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George W. Snyder
Central
Snyder
Martinsburg
Kate Colvin
Chicago
William Colvin
C.D. Caughlin
John Egger
New Middletown
Missouri
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Rcuse OF Representatives
Sherman T. Briscoe
Briscoe
Couny
DePauw
Bannon
Congress
Nicholas Eve Annouces
Tagh Rhodes
Céreier
U. B
Cone of the Cay
Eli Mathes
John Matheswag
Simeon K
Claud Grable
Grable
Southern Railroad
English
W. E. Snyder
New Albany
United Brethren Church
Bnyder
Gzid
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