Local Democrats Scrape Over State Delegate Selection
A heated township Democratic convention grappled with Boss influence and temperance factions. Delegates Schwinn and McMahon led the pro Ralston side, while Livengood backed Slack, as votes favored the Boss ticket with Ralston allied delegates securing a solid county delegation.
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Ralston
Temperance Bunch
Ratis
Stack
Grandpa
Pukey
Taggart Boss
Hetfield
Schwin
George
State Senate
J. A. Sanders
George P
A. T. Livengood
Jno
B. Schwin
Grandma
P. J. McMahon
Roston
W. N. White
W. E. Livengood
Will H. Thompson
Slack
Caavassing Board
W. E Livengood
Mr. Slack
Livengood
Thompson
McMahon
Tone
Mr. Livengood
Attica Ledger Calls for Fair Treatment in Senate Contest
The Attica Ledger notes no county sore spot amid the senatorial race but urges fair treatment. It marks the paper’s first reference to such a possibility, emphasizing desire for equitable reporting and handling.
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Attica Ledger
Uncle Jim Layton’s 84th Birthday Celebrated at Home
Relatives gathered at his north city home last Wednesday to honor Jim Layton on his 84th birthday. He moved from New Jersey to Fountain county in earlier days and witnessed the county’s transformation from wilderness to a thriving garden. Most of his old acquaintances have passed away. well wishes for many more birthdays were offered.
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Jim Layton
Jim
Fountain County
New Jersey
Masque Music Contest At Ex Change Rink
Tonight at the Ex change Rink a masque musical contest awards two silver dollars for the nicest masque and finest music performed in two minutes on skates with their own instrument. A second prize goes to the funniest masque and music. Skates cost 10 15 and 20 cents admissions 10 cents doors open at 7 p m.
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Exchange Rink
Dr Good Wins Nomination On 610th Ballot In District Fight
The Eleventh District, noted for GOP battles, moved past Democrats in Fountain County. After a three day session, Dr Good secured the nomination on the 610th ballot, following fourteen years of campaigning, surpassing rivals in a tight field. The Dr is described as a strong contender.
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Fountain County
Fred Landis
Dr. Good
Fountain County club forms in Veedersburg and outlines aims
Officers met in Veedersburg to organize the Fountain County Boys and Girls Club. Charles Denton is county secretary with Livengood as president and Mrs Brown in charge of the girls department. Members aged 10 to 20 may join to learn agriculture, housekeeping, and parliamentary procedure. Boys are urged to plant a quarter acre of corn and compete at a county exhibit.
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Fountain County Boys and Girls Club
Veedersburg
Livengood
Charles Denton
Brown
Farmers’ Institute
Schwin Unmasked at Democratic Convention
The convention revealed the editor’s wavering temperance stance and exposed a clear division among delegates. Bosses and saloon interests backed Schwin, while antis and temperance supporters backed Livengood. The scene highlighted distinct loyalties and political lines.
Seed Corn Special Itinerary Proves Valuable Across Indiana
The Seed Corn Special train run by the C and E I railroad with Purdue experts visited Attica Morocco Perrysville Winthrop Pine Village Oxford Swanington and many towns. Profs G I Christie Coleman and Crome and Indiana corn grower leaders spoke to about seven thousand farmers. The run showcased Indiana corn production and provided free transportation and lectures to patrons.
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C. & E. I. Railroad
Purdue
Morocco
Newton County
Brazil
Indiana
Perrysville
Frank C. Reilly
J. W. Kelley
J. C. Muir
Mr. DeGroot
FP. S. White
R. Agriculture and Horticulture R I
Fris
Goodland
Stone Bluff
Veedersburg
Yeddo
Kingman
Tangier
Mecca
Rosedale
Atherton
Clinton
Hillsdale
Newport
Cayuga
Perry
Special Linen and White Goods Sale Just Two Weeks
The Leader promotes a two week sale starting Saturday March 21 featuring shirt waists muslin underwear white goods table linens napkins bedspreads laces and embroideries at reduced prices. Mrs Will Layton is nursing a two sided mumps case at home and the note accuses a prior prank.
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Will Layton
Will
Conservatory of Music to stage April 3 entertainment
The Indianapolis Conservatory of Music will present a high class entertainment under the direction of the ladies at the M. E church Friday evening April 3. More details will follow.
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Indianapolis Conservatory of Music
M. E
Special program at the theater Saturday night
A special program at the theater Saturday night features all new color films. One of the season’s best entertainments with special music.
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Theatorium
Opening Sale of T. H. McGeorge Jr. & Co.
Annual Opening Sale advertised for the reliable firm known to supply what farmers want. Note the date for the event and plan attendance to secure needed goods.
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T. H. McGeorge Jr. & Co
Williams Reminded at 61 by Neighbors in Surprise Welcome
George W. Williams, aged sixty one, was suddenly surrounded by about twenty five neighbors and friends Monday evening who reminded him of his youth with a spontaneous, cheerful intrusion at his home.
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George W. Williams
Civic League Meeting Set in Council Chamber
The Civic League will meet in the Council Chamber on Tuesday at 7 30 p m to elect officers for the ensuing year and transact any other business. All members should attend. W N White, President.
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Civic League
W. N. White
Pres
Urged for Trustee Nomination of Sylvester H Elwell
Friends of Sylvester H Elwell of Millcreek township urge him to run for trustee. Col Elwell has long and faithful service and has never let a friend down, with a nomination likely if he agrees to run and be elected.
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Sylvester H. Elwell
Millcreek Township
Col. Elwell
Expert Cutter at J Logs's Stores For Three Days
A Chicago expert cutter will be at our establishment Thursday Friday and Saturday March 19 20 and 21 to take measures for men and young men suits pants and overcoats to be made to order by Lamm Company, a large merchant tailor. We guarantee fit quality style and wear. The party will show a large assortment of woolens. Call see and leave your measure.
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Chicago
Lamm & Company
J. Logs’s
Not a Candidate Charles Yerkes withdraws from township trustee race
Charles Yerkes of Wabash withdraws his name as a candidate for trustee before the republican township convention. He says the move aims for harmony and due to time limits for canvassing. He thanks supporters and urges cooperation to help Republicans win in Wabash and nearby townships.
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Charles Yerkes
Wabash
Yerkes
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Mr. Schwin
Temperance
Musical Entertainment
Monroe
Walker
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