Democratic slate contest looms before citizens convention
A garbled local notice describes Cody Marstaatsl and Sormiey Mbs as candidates for the Kenpo Shin party before the Democratic convention. It mentions Artier Pue Gorm promising a platform for popular election of senators and notes a corporate attorney top candidate for a state seat amid caucus activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sormiey Mbs
Kenpo Shin Party
Artier Pue Gorm
Pio
Marsin and
Doverrate
Bryan presses for clear Kansas City platform pledge
William Jennings Bryan after returning to Nebraska says the convention must reaffirm the Kansas City platform and add allied planks. He criticizes reorganizers seeking a neutral platform and a candidate with no fixed views as preferring secrecy over transparency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Kansas City
Democratic Party
Lincoln League of Indiana Convention in Evansville
The Lincoln League of Indiana plans its annual convention and banquet in Evansville on February 18 with a full slate of Republican leaders attending. Rail rates include a half fare plus 20 cents, tickets on sale February 12 and valid through February 15. Each congressional district will be represented on the toast list. for details contact George D. Heilman, Evansville, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln League of
Indiana
Evansville
George D. Heilman
League
Ratcliff Set for renomination in Warren and Benton districts
The prosecutor Ratcliff faces no opposition and is expected to win renomination in both Warren and Benton counties. Supporters praise his tenure as among the district's best and most consecrated prosecutors, noting tough cases and strong test of the office.
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Ratcliff
Warren
Benton
Delegates Seen Sold Amid Doubtful Allegations
Report notes that some delegates appear to be sold or traded among factions, raising questions about legitimacy and influence within the political process. No decisive outcomes are recorded, but concerns about integrity are highlighted.
Legislature’s apportionment act declared invalid by judge
Judge Artman of Boone county circuit court ruled the latest apportionment act unconstitutional and invalid. The ruling prompts an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court, with the authors predicting the same outcome, preserving districts that include Fountain Warren and Benton counties rather than Fountain Warren and Vermilion.
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Artman
Boone County
Supreme Court
Fountain
Warren
Benton
Fountain, Warren
Vermillion
Country newspapers hold strong public role at Indiana gathering
At an Indiana Republican editors convention in Indianapolis, editors and publishers boasted that country newspapers sustain commerce and shape state life. The industry argued it wields greater influence than any similar group, while critics risk irrelevance by underestimating their impact.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength to Pale Teens
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the best cod liver oil preparation for improving paleness, weakness, and nervousness in young women. It claims regular use nourishes blood and restores vigor, presenting cooling oil with strong nutrition and mild taste.
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Scott
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Bryant
Daniel Lee Snyder 24 weds Lola B. Clements 17 LeRoy Lowell weds Daisy Sowers Hugh Hunly weds Fannie G. DeMoss Thomas A. Osborn weds Mrs. Mary Wandnick.
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Clerk Bryant
Daniel Lee Snyder
Lola B. Clements
LeRoy Lowell
Daisy Sowers
Hugh Hunly
Fannie G. DeMoss
Thomas A. Osborn
Mary Wandnick
Real estate transfers in Fountain county weekly list
A weekly Fountain county real estate transfer list filed for record from Covington and Attica areas. Names include Marvin H Neal to Mariah Danforth. Mary E Rupert to Mary E McClaflin. W C Bloomfield to Evert M Cosat. Cosat to A J Cranord. Mary E Cecil to Horace Gray. Horace Gray to Mary E Cicil et al. Albert Dawson to F M Sheiliot. W It Murphy to AR Spicer. Amanda Henderson to Almira Lemp et al. Prices range from 300 to 8400 dollars for various lots and tracts.
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Fountain County
O. S. Douglass
Covington
Ind
Marvin H Neal
Mariah Danforth
Mellett
Mary E. Rupert
Husb
Mary E McClaflin
O. P. Attica
Bloomfield
Evert M Cosat
Wabash
Cosat
Wabash Township
Mary E Cecil Guardian
Horace Gray
Richland
Mary E Cicil Et al
Horace ‘Sray
Albert Dawson
Sheiliot Vos
Veedersburg
Murphy
AR Spicer
Amanda
Henderson
Hush
Almira Lemp
Public Sale at Abner Coiling Farm Feeds Household to Be Auctioned
Public sale at the Abner Coiling farm 24 miles southeast of Fountain on Tuesday March 1 1904 starting 10 a m offers livestock implements and household goods including horses colts steers hogs gear and farm equipment. Terms: cash under 5 00. over 35 00 on credit with note at 8 percent interest from date and security. goods not removed until terms met. Auctioneers J B Leighty and Ferman Coffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner Coiling Farm
Fountain
de Ring
John Deer
Public Schools in Troy Township Report and Local Industry Note
Public Schools monthly report lists districts and trustees including No 2 Guy Holroyd and No 10 Ruth Clawson with several named students. Covington canning factory operates at 3 500 cans daily shipping tomatoes this year and peas will be canned. pulp may become catsup. 300 500 acres to be planted this spring per Danville Press.
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Covington
Earl Elliott
Danville Press
Letter List for Week Ending February 3 1904
Names listed include Mrs Sarah E Apple Mrs Kissie Outright Edith C Davis Mr James Hollister Miss Della McCay Lee Montgomery J D Sharp Mr Gunsie Updike Mr James Ward Mrs Lena Wester. Callers asked to pay adverteo F W Boyd P M.
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Sarah E. Apple
Kissie Outright
Edith C. Davis
James Hollister
Della McCay
Lee Montgomery
J. D. Sharp
Gunsie Updike
James Ward
Lena Wester
F. W. Boyd
P. M
Kentuck Church Members Meet for Saturday Conference
Members of Kentuck church are urged to convene at the church at 2 p m Saturday afternoon February 13 for conference and general business. Rev Henson will preach the Sunday following in both morning and evening services. All are invited to attend.
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Kentuck Church
Henson
O L Olmsted to Visit Hee d Randolphs Store
O L Olmsted representative of the International Correspondence School will attend at Heed and Randolphs store to meet with patrons and discuss courses and enrollment options.
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O. L. Olmsted
International Correspondence School
Heed É& Randolphs
Revival Tests and Civic Plans Across Marshfield and Dresser
In Marshfield the Free Methodist church hosts revival services while Dresser plans a large new church building by United Brothers. H P Layton, bedbound and critical, endures extreme cold to pursue the Nordac air treatment. he credits fresh air with longevity and urges it as a cure for consumption. In Steuben township a trustee race ends soon with Galloway, Nail, and Talbert as candidates amid a close contest.
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Dresser
United Brothers
H. P. Layton
Steuben
David Galloway
William Talbert
Talbert
A. A
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Hood
Mre
J. N. Penny
Care
H. S. Copeland
Pike Road
Ala
Republican Peoples Paper
T. A. Clifton
Wesbeorge Brown
Fant
Tereodore Noosevett
New York
WL Fairbanks
Congress Co
Brlandis
Didpia
J. Prank Hanly
la Pafavere
Cody Marstaat SL
Travel
Talway Guide
LIN Ss
Ferman Coffing
J. B. Leighty
Troy Township
Guy Holroyd
Lawrence Norris
Eva Norris
Lora Holroyd
Roy Gilbert
Donald Cryder
Ditrictt No
Elizabeth Burnison, Pearle Zeigler, Alvena Burnison
Lydia West
Guy Long
Merle Warrick
Earle Warrick
Loraine Livengood
Marion Fruits
Carson Keefer
Mont Sawyer
Ruth Clawson
Glen Boggs
Pearl Wilson
Gusta Nicholas Freeman Bilsland
Verona Dice
Fay Romine
Ruly Clawson
Edna Wilson
June Romine
Lela Bilsland
Cassa Wilson
Mary Bowers
W. H. Thompson
Free Methodist Church
Marshfield
Attica
Round Oaks
Mayer’s Hardware Store
Covington, Indiana
H. J. Boord
ARNO
Soidianapols
E.J. Heeb
McClure's Magazine
McClure’s
Hum
Orous
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