Republicans Organize County Central Committee Meeting
The county central committee met in this city Monday around 11 am to organize for campaign work. W T Mellott was elected chairman, W W Layton vice chair and treasurer, Roy Smith secretary, with many township reps. a spirited, friendly selection process and strong party support followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Layton
Roy Smith
Cashman
New County Central Committee
Oliver Blakely
Mellott
W. W. Layton
Roy
Republican County Cental Committee
Comneien
Will J. Wes
Mellett
Lates T. Bell
Senate
True Blue Republican with Broad County Support
The speaker argued he was overly conscientious for party gain as county chairman but noted his steadfast Republican stance. The gentleman is described as true blue and has twice won the role of County Recorder while many Republicans failed elsewhere, demonstrating leadership and broad popular appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.H. Neicker
H. C. Martin
Harry
Bell
Mr. Bell
Double Track Plan Extended for C. and I Rail Line
The C. and E. I. Railway will lay a second track from Danville to Terre Haute this year, with work begun this week, after already completing a double track from Chicago to Danville in previous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Danville
Terre Haute
County Offers Reward for James Bird Murder Suspect
The County Commissioners on Friday approved a $1000 reward for the arrest of James Bird charged with the murder of John Back. Sheriff Miller had already posted a $25 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bird
John Back
Miller
Mahoney Arrested for Assault on Marshal Beamer
Dennis Mahoney of West Lebanon, who struck Marshal Beamer of Attica nearly a year and a half ago, was arrested by Beamer last Thursday and bound over to the Circuit Court in one thousand dollars. He could not post bond and was jailed Friday. Beamer regards Mahoney as a dangerous fellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Mahoney
West Lebanon
Marshal Beamer
Attica
Beamer
Mahoney
Greene Named Montgomery County Republican Chairman
Crawfordsville Indiana January 13 Dr H E Greene was elected county chair to succeed John R Bonnell at a Montgomery County Republican central committee meeting. Greene shown ability to organize, election described as a prize to him. a full Landis election was elected.
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Crawfordsville
Map
Montgomery County Republican Central Committee
H. E. ‘Rene
John R. Bonnell
Journal
Baldwin Endorsed for Congress in Local Bloc Support
The indorsement from a local bloc in this county supports L. J. Baldwin of this city for Congress against incumbent Charles B. Lantis of Delphi. The group claims to have supplied the majority to elect a Congressman in the district for twenty years and now seeks recognition for party loyalty.
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Spivitle; Inc
Blcans
Mass
Baldwin
Congress
Charles B. Landis
Elphi
Indianapolis Journal
New Legal Actions and Local Notes
New cases listed include Augustus ll Chyocolus Wabash ey Co damages Sampson Reed debt and foreclosures. Appeals are noted for J D Ward and Sydney L Drollinger plus Lough and Dore larceny cases. Quiet title ejectment and partition requested in Schrepfer et al versus Poke. Local resident Amos Smith of Attica visits, praised as a gentleman with many friends in old Troy.
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H. C. Martin
Mary O. Johnson
Mary M. Schrepfer
Rosa Poke
Amos Smith
Attica
Mr. Smith
Old Troy
Female masquerade ends in Danville arrest and family rift
Mary Elliott aged 16 from Warren County disguises as a farm hand and later as a domestic in Danville. She eludes guardianship until police uncover the ruse. Father Porter Elliott, once accused of foul play in a family death, learns of the scheme, while Mary departs with Mr. Dale’s household after a letter pledges she will learn housekeeping.
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Mary Elliott
Pine Township
Warree County
Danville
Jessie Houghes
Dale
Porter Elliott
Warren County
Elliott
Railroad settles death claim after Kansas City wreck
Prof S A D Harry of Hoopeston received 4500 from the Chicago and Alton railroad for the death of his wife Mrs Harry in the Kansas City wreck last summer. His son and daughter Zoe suffered injuries but their damages remain unsettled. The couple had been en route to the Epworth League convention in California. Mrs Harry died in a Kansas City hospital after severe burns. The notice also promotes a linen sale by The Leader.
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Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
S. A. D. Harry
Hoopeston
Harry
Miss Zoe
Kansas City
California
Hanly Win Secures County Committee Control in Landslide
In a decisive meeting this afternoon the Hanly Wood ticket defeated the Haywood Burt faction by 46 to 9 to elect Charles E. Thompson as chairman, with Martin A. Quinn chosen secretary. Thompson’s election was made unanimous and a push by the Daily Courier for direct precinct primaries won by a landslide, with only two votes against.
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Hanly- Wood
Haywood Burt
Charles E. Thompson
Foresman
Haywood
Martin A. Quinn
Thompson
Daily Courier
Indianapolis News
Willing Workers of 5th St Christian Church Elect Officers
The Ladies Society Willing Workers met with Mrs Ed Haris last week. Officers for the coming year are President Mrs Jim Bell Vice-President Mrs Turney Hedge Secretary Mrs Tom Marlatt Treasurer Mrs Manford DeHaven. All church members are urged to meet and assist. They gathered at Elijah Board's last Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Society of the
5Th St. Christian Church
Willing Workers
Ed. Haris
Jim Bell
Turney Hedge
Tom Marlatt
Treas
Manford DeHaven
Elijah Board
Heisner Plans New Modern Brick Hotel Near Square
William Heisner proposes a modern brick hotel on a prominent location near the square. If the project progresses, it would mark a notable improvement for the area.
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William Heisner
Heisner
Murder at Kingman Ends in Self-Defense Claim and Death
William Sweeny shoots George Stull after Stull returns drunkenly with a pump handle vowing murder. Stull dies after four bullets strike him, dying at 3:30 a.m. Sheriff Miller arrests Sweeny as coroner returns a verdict aligned with the reported events. Public sentiment favors Sweeny.
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Kingman
William Sweeny
George Stall Jr
Stall
Lavery
the Star
George Stull
G. W. Stull
Wm. Sweeny
Sweeny
Stull
Miller
Ladies Muslin Underwear Sale At J Loebs Stores
A Ladies Muslin Underwear Sale is announced at J Loebs Stores. The event highlights affordable garments for women and runs at the retail location during the promotional period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Loeb’s
New Restaurant Firm Opens on West Side Square
George White bought the Boyd Coffing restaurant Thursday evening and took over at once. Cofing stays on for a time, Billy Ramey remains at the tables, and Miss Mary Shuler is hired as cook. White offers a new, pleasant room, lunch counter, and Sunday dinners with up to date dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Boyd- Coffing
George
Mr. Coffing
Billy Ramey
Mary Shuler
White
Baptist Gospel Meetings At Local Church
The Rev. J. P. Henson holds a series of gospel meetings at the Baptist church. The duration will depend on the level of interest shown by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Gospel Meetings
J. P. Henson
The
Baptist Church
Leading Jackson Muslin Underwear Agent
The Leader notes that we are the sole agents for the celebrated Jackson muslin underwear, highlighting exclusive distribution rights and regional authority for select garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
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George B. Pavey
Wabash
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Ed. Greenley
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James Laird
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Leader
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Chas. H. Hawkins
Wliam S. Lough
J. P. State of Indiana
Bert Longsdorf
State of Indiana
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Mama
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