Putnam County Treasurer Candidates Nominated for Democratic Primary
Sayers of Greencastle township announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Putnam County subject to the primary election. Raab of Washington announces for the nomination. Miller of Monroe township and Etcheson of Monroe announce for the nomination. Miller of Greencastle Township also enters as a candidate subject to Democratic voters at the coming primary.
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S. C. Sayers
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Theodore Raab
Washington Township
Jasper N. Miller
Monroe Township
Daniel V. Etcheson
Miller
Sheriff Harris and rivals enter Putnam primary race
Sheriff Howard S. Harris of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. Hark L. Jackson of Greencastle declares his run for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Putnam county, pending Democratic primary voters March 7. Allen Eggers of Jackson township also seeks the Democratic nomination for sheriff, subject to the March 7 primary decision.
Edward H Eiteljorge Seeks Place in Putnam County Primary
Edward H Eiteljorge of Madison is a candidate for sheriff of Putnam County, subject to the decision of Democratic voters at the primary election on March 7.
Coroner McCurry Seeks Putnam County Coroner Nomination
Coroner Jacob E. McCurry of Greencastle township announces his candidacy to the Democrats of Putnam County for the coroner's office. The run hinges on the primary election set for March 7.
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Jacob E. McCurry
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Prosecuting Attorney Candidates Seek Putnam County Nomination
Courtland C. Gillen of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting Attorney of Putnam County with a May 8 date. Hamilton, attorney at law, also announces his candidacy on the Democratic ticket. Primary election set for March 7, 1916.
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Courtland C. Gillen
Greencastle Township
Putnam County
Hamilton
Plummer Declares Candidacy for Putnam County Surveyor
Arthur Plummer announces his candidacy for Surveyor of Putnam County subject to the decision of Democratic voters at the primary election on March 7, 1916.
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Arthur Plummer
Putnam County
Adair declares bid for Indiana governor amid newspaper control fears
Indianapolis scene centers on Congressman John A M Adair asserting he will be the Democratic nominee and the next Indiana governor. He warns the Indianapolis News will not run the governor's office if elected, citing Delavan Smith's ownership and outside money seeking state power. Kern and Adair defend records, attack Republican tariff and trust positions, and frame a high stakes contest between party lines.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John A. M. Adair
Indiana Democratic Club
Indiana
Indianapolis News
John Adair
Adair
Delavan Smith
Lake Forest
Illinois
Republican Machine
Democratic Party
Congress
State
Kern
Mr. Adair
Atlai
Anyon
Penrose
Cannon
Watson
New
Wall Street
Notable brief addresses by state officials and judge
State Treasurer George A. Butler State Supreme Court Reporter Philip Zoercher and Judge Frank E. Gavin delivered short remarks. The event highlighted fiscal policy judicial reporting and legal oversight, underscoring governance and public accountability in the session.
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George A. Butler
State Supreme Court
Philip Zoercher
Frank E. Gavin
Humphreys Free Medical Book in Celebration Ad
In a sixty year celebration celebration edition Dr Humphreys Manual of all diseases lists remedies for fevers croup whooping cough asthma malaria and other ailments. It promotes Humphreys Homeo Medicine Co New York selling via druggists or by mail with price details.
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Humphreys
Tumphiys' Homeo, Medicine CO
Corne William
Ann Streets
New York
Stomach Trouble Relief from Mrs Toussaint Ad
Mrs. A Toussaint of Whitesboro New York endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach troubles and biliousness from experience. Obtainable everywhere. ad.
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A. Toussaint
Whitesboro
N. Y
Chamberlain
Seon N. Yo
Charles Gladydh
Baldwinsville
Christmas Week News from Center Floyd area
Miss Grace Welch teaching in Danville Illinois spends Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs J A Welch. Families from Keat Falls Montana visit area while George Raines and family entertain. Oyster supper planned for New Year Eve at Wesley Chapel with an invitation to all. Ladies Aid met with Mrs James Arnold and locals attended a Fillmore musicale. Several visits between Elmer McKamey Clyde Wilson and others noted during the holiday period.
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Grace Welch
Danville, IL
J. A. Welch
Lesley McKamey
Keat Falls
Mont
Nellie Arnold
Lulu Rust
George Raines
Grace
Grover Eggers
Walter Huffman
Bainbridge
Elmer McKamey
Lesley MecKamey
Great Falls
Clyde Wilson
Frank
Freeman Wright
Greencastle
Wesley Chapel
James Arnold
Walter Pickett
Ruth Bugg
Joe Picktt
Ethel Newman
Walter Hufman
Gwendolyn Raines
Fillmore
Frank Day
Willmore
Fred Wallace
C. Newman
Bert Huffman
Henry Huffman
Local Holiday Socials and Crimes Noted in Stilesville
Stilesville residents share holiday visits across Indiana with many relatives visiting relatives in Indianapolis Terre Haute Clayton Belle Union Plainfield and near Hazelwood Marriages and new homes noted John Baldock and Laura Miller wed and will live near Hazelwood Death of Marion McClain reported Mrs Terrell dies of tuberculosis Robards sustains arm injury from ice. An M E F church benefit program announced at assembly hall with a dance and entertainment.
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Jennie Shields
John Harris
Indianapolis
J. L. Osborn
Lucille Osborn
Terre Haute
Elmer Hall
Underwood
Clayton
Fred Whicker
Robards Bank
Assembly Hall
Miller
Wright
Belle Union
James Baldock
Lainfield
James Cobl
Everett Hume
Wm. McAniieh
O. Be.hame
John Terrell
Schuyler Arnold
Schuyler Arnold Visted Mr. and Mrs. Jacob O'Neal Near ‘Oatesville
Mary Webster
Bethel
Fred Hunter
Frank Reed
Andrew Robards
Avis Ruark
Marion
Helen Boyd
Mary Walls
Lucille Nichols
Chase Walls
Gilbert
Conrad Ray
Veil Wisehart
Laura Miller
John Baldock
Hazelwood
John Norin
BE. R. Rowards
Stanley Hurst
M. EF
Mark Rector
Coatesville
Ruth Rector
Ruth Coble
DePauw
A Word Daily Herald Result Summary
Fragmentary OCR note shows a word prompt and partial headline style marks. Reads like a brief item noting results or outcomes but lacks clear names, dates, places, or events to anchor. Likely a digest line awaiting full transcription and verification.
Democrats Take Notice Primary Election in Putnam County
Democrats of Putnam County are advised that on March 7, 1916 a primary election will nominate candidates for U S Senator Governor Indiana Fifth District Congressman Putnam County Representative Putnam County Treasurer Putnam County Sheriff First District Commissioner Coroner and Surveyor Precinct Committeemen will also be elected. Candidacy notices must be filed with the County Clerk between January 5 and February 4 1916. Incumbent committee remains in place for the primary.
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Putnam County
United States
Indiana
Putnam Coun
Reelsville News Notes Hit With Visitor Totals
Miss Nell Vickers of Brazil and Frank McElroy of Hammond visit local families in Reelsville over the weekend. Indianapolis guests include Mrs. John Schenk and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Best. Local dinners host Reel, Ozment, Aker, Hill, Showalter, and others as Charles Aker returns from Pittsburgh. Ed Powell and daughter Amy of Chicago stop by relatives.
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Reelsville
Nell Vickers
Brazil
Mary LE. Foster
Frank McElroy
Hammond
W. R. McElroy
John Schenk
Indianapolis
Ira
Lou Benefiel
Charles
Terre Haute
Dave Skelton
George Skelton
J. O. Mullinix
Lee Best
James Best
Ida Poore
H. M. Smith
C. D. Reel
Rufus Ozment
George Aker
C. E. Hill
Sallie Showalter
Kate Foster
Susan Day
Leota Showalter
Greencastle
Charles Aker
Pittsburgh
Ed Powell
Amy
Chicago
Dover Winter Weather Leads Local Travel Notes
Dover reports winter weather with residents sharing visits across towns. London Jones family from Barnard spent time with Simon Jones. E M Coons stayed overnight in Indianapolis. John Huntington and Inez shopped in Lebanon. Mary Self and Mrs John Uttery visited Simon Jones. Hattie Sparks and Mr Saunders called on E M Coons. Simon Jones and family shopped in Indianapolis midweek.
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E. M. Coons
Mrs. Simon Jones
Indianapolis
End of Mr Bore Ends Mayor Dahiman’s Job Bore
The End of Mr Bore describes Omueha mayor James C. Dahiman recalling a door keeper who minded the bore. He tells how the bore kept visiting for the mayor's post and, after revealing the bore’s motive, the visits stopped and the bore vanished.
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Jim
Smith
Dahlman
Electric Age Will Scatter Big Cities Across Nation
Dr. C P Steinmetz of Schenectady famous Edison insider predicts electricity will replace steam, spreading light heat and power to towns anywhere. He says electric motors will move factories to cheapest land improve home tasks, lower costs and transform society. He urges broader distribution and supports an expert naval advisory board.
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C. P. Steinmetz
Schenectady
N. Y
Edison
Steinmetz
Electric Club
Navy
Congress
Naval Board
Portable Electric Shade Washer Invented in Chicago
William A Richardson, chief electrician at the Chicago post office, developed a portable electric shade washer to clean the 14 000 lamps and shades in the building. Previously a man worked six months to service them, but the new device allows monthly cleaning using two galvanized iron tanks, a washer and a rinser, and is claimed to be the sole unit of its kind.
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Chicago
William A Richardson
Boy Baits Father To Permit Circus Visit
A judge recounts a boy named Robert seeking his father’s consent to attend a circus. The father asks if the mother approved. Robert replies she forbade it. The boy then quips that since the father is the boss, it’s time he asserted his authority.
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Robert
Cow milk pail invention avoids spills during milking
A Nebraska inventor creates a sanitary milk pail with a lid tube and straining funnel. The device rests on the pail, allowing the dairyman to milk between the knees while seated, promoting cleanliness and eliminating the need for a stool.
Persian judge dismisses damages in horse doctor tale
In a passage from Persia Past and Present by Professor Willian Jackson a man with inflamed eyes sues a horse doctor after an animal salve blinds him. The court rules there are no damages, noting the man would not have seen a veterinarian if he had not been an ass.
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Persia
Willian Jackson
Omar Khayyam
Gauges City Pavements New Device Smooths Surfaces
A new adjustable paving gauge on wheels guides concrete and asphalt work to a precise surface and crown height. It runs in cement gutters, is pulled as crews lay layers, and speeds the process compared with older, guesswork methods.
Interurban Time Table Highlights New Schedule
The timetable outlines eastbound and westbound interurban departures with labels for limited and Greencastle only services. It notes a new schedule for traction cars from Indianapolis including morning, afternoon, and evening runs with specific times such as 6:10, 7:15L, 8:10, 9:39 Highlander, 10:10, 11:15L, and afternoon shifts culminating at 5:15L before evening trips at 6:10, 8:15L, and 11:10.
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Greencastle
Indianapolis
Highlander
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Marion Township
Emerson E. Ruark
Harry Talbott
Sayers Book
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