Political notes from Indiana Republicans and Shelbyville visit
For Prosecuting Attorney Albert W. Phillips county for Representative Jethro C. Meek for Assessor Henry C. Snell. Spring has come and politics calls. Decatur county was well represented at Shelbyville yesterday. The eagle is the emblem for Indiana Republicans. The national convention at Chicago on June 16 is the next big event on the political calendar.
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Decatur County
Shelbyville
Chicago
Judge D A Myers Draws Unopposed renomination Honor
Judge D A Myers faced no opposition in renomination, a strong compliment to his ability as a jurist. The lack of challengers highlights confidence in his judicial leadership and reputation within the legal community.
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D. A. Myers
Dom Gowdy Takes Rest After Watson Campaign Effort
Dom Gowdy rests following strenuous management of the Watson campaign. He missed the large Saturday night reception to the sincere regret of all attendees.
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Dom
Jack Gowdy
Watson
Myers Brothers Nominated for High Judicial Posts
David Myers of Greensburg named for appellate judge at the state convention. Quincy Myers of Logansport, a cousin of our Mr. Myers, nominated for the supreme bench.
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Myers Boys
David
Greensburg
Quincy
Logansport
Myers
Noble township trustee race yields Republican victory
Charles Norville won the Noble township trustee nomination over Will R. Braden by 33 to 30 after a Saturday vote. Louis Rosencrans was named assessor by the Republicans in Shelby county.
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Charles Norville
Noble Township
Shelby County
Will R. Braden
Louis Rosencrans
Indiana Local Option Bans Saloons Across County Units
Under a local option law eighty of Indiana's ninety-two counties would ban saloons leaving no saloons within forty six miles of Greensburg and making the state capital the nearest.
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Indiana
Greensburg
Political rivals join in tongue in cheek pledge
In Shelbyville, Marshall and Goodwine propose a joint love feast to show no political tension in their campaign. The piece quips that Old John Barley corn and Mr. Sauermash should unite in celebration of their excommunication from both major parties.
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Marshall
Goodwine
John Barleycorn
Mr. Sauermash
Shelbyville
Rushville Hosts Reception for Gov Watson and Lt Gov Hall
Rushville celebrated a large Saturday night reception honoring Gov Watson and Lt Gov Hall amid the city’s status as a political hub. The plan to relocate the state house to Rushville was vetoed by Fon Riggs of the city.
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Rushville
Watson
Hall
State House
Fon Riggs
Democratic Attendant Spins at Republican State Convention
Billie Ryan attended the Republican state convention and escorted a group of Democrats to Shelbyville to show support for a congressional candidate. The observer notes Ryan is improving and remains politically active.
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Billie Ryan
Shelbyville
Sixth District Fares Well in Public Office Nominations
The Sixth District furnished the governor and an appellate court member and offered J. H. Tomlin of Shelbyville for superintendent of public instruction. He would have been nominated if other districts had not avoided multiple candidates there. It is a general regret that Mr. Tomlin was defeated.
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J. H. Tomlin
Shelbyville
Mrs Peetz Celebrated for Her Husband State Statistician Win
The state press lauds Mrs Peetz the woman editor for championing her husband for State Statistician. Her two column editorial titled my dear hubby condemns other candidates and Peetz wins in a canter. Born in Ripley county, he trained in youth by Donald McCallum and Gus Goyert.
Local option plank draws big applause in Indiana
A Republican platform plank for local option by counties drew the loudest applause. The stance aligns with the Anti-Saloon League goal to make Indiana a dry state within three years.
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Anti-Saloon League
Indiana
Knightstown Banner quotes partisan plea after dissenters urged
The Knightstown Banner quotes a speaker urging unity for the Republican ticket. He says voters must adopt a tough stance to elect the ticket this fall and implies dissenters must be subdued. The remark signals sharp intra party pressure and calls for disciplined support.
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Knightstown
Watson
Spring Tide Inspires Reverie on Nature and Myth
Priscilla reflects on spring and Greek myth as nature revives. The piece links Proserpina and Ceres to seasonal renewal, cites Apollo and Zephyrus, and laments modern busyness while urging daily moments of nature appreciation.
Indiana Optometrist Licenses Recalled For Redesign
The Indiana State Board of Registration and Examination in Optometry orders county clerks to recall all licenses headed Oculist's License issued since the registration law. New blanks titled Optometrist's License will be issued once they arrive. Unlawful use by unqualified holders prompted the recall and reissuing process. The county clerks will notify affected licensees.
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General Assembly of
Indiana
Indiana State Board of Registration and Examination In
Optometry
Board
Watson Wins Indiana Gubernatorial Nomination at State Convention
Indiana Republican convention nominates James E. Watson of Rushville for governor after five ballots. Watson led from the first ballot, with Charles W. Miller conceding on the fifth. the call was made unanimous. Ticket includes Goodwine, Sims, Billheimer, Hadley, Bingham, McTurnan, Peetz, Myers, Self.
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Indianapolis Star
James E. Watson
Rushville
Watson
Charles W. Miller
William L. Taylor
Hugh Th. Miller
Mr. Watson
Tomlinson Hall
Miller
W. L. Taylor
C. W
Fremont C. Goodwine
Williamsport
Fred A. Sims
Frankfort
John C. Billheimer
Washington
Oscar Hadley
Plainfield
James Bingham
Muncie
Lawrence McTurnan
Anderson
J. L. Peetz
Kokomo
Supreme Court
Quincy A. Myers
Logansport
Appellate Court
David A. Myers
Greensburg
George W. Self
Corydon
Rheumatic Pains Relieved by Pain Balm Testimony
Pontypool Ont postmaster Thomas Stenton says eight years of rheumatic pains improved after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm last summer. He endorses the liniment and notes it is sold at Battterton's drug store.
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Thomas Stenton
Pontypool, Ont
Battterton’s
Former Sweethearts Tie Knot in Cols Columbus
Stephen N. Davis of Cols and Mrs. Mary M. Coons of New Albany wed in Columbus after a 32 year romance that began in Clifty township. Both born January 10, 1861, they reconnected amid recent divorces and share a past linked to Rev. John Parks and the Coons family. Davis is described as wealthy with eight thousand dollars alimony to his former wife.
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Columbrus
Ind
Stephen N. Davis
Mary M. Coons
New Albany
Clifty Township
Davis
Local Option Plank Endorsed by Indiana Republicans
The Republicans of Indiana support the Nicholson law and Moore amendment as governing local option for liquor. The party notes the statutes have been upheld by the state supreme court and credit broad use for excluding saloons in many communities. They urge reinforcing existing laws and extending local option to counties by special election.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Supreme Judicial Tribunal
President Resigns From Moore's Hill College
Dr. Frank Clare English resigns as president of Moore's Hill College effective August 1, 1908 after a faculty demand for added duties. The move follows the completion of a new administration building costing 850000 and slated for June dedication, a surprise to his supporters according to the Seymour Republican.
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Frank Clare English
Moore’s Hill College
Moores Hill College
English
Seymour Republican
Linegar Bros Advertising Fat Shore Mackerel Prices
Fancy fat shore mackerel priced at 10 cents and extra large fat shore mackerel at 15 cents as advertised by Linegar Bros.
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Linegar Bros
Charles Johannes Reaches 88th Birthday in Jennings County
Charles Johannes, a long time Jennings County resident born March 26, 1820 in Baltern Prussia, arrived in America in 1847 and settled in the county in 1848. He notes a 62 year marriage before his wife’s 1906 death and lists five children living in St Paul Tipton Sharpsville Kokomo and Ashton Iowa. He now resides with Mr. and Mrs. John Mick near St. Ann North Vernon Sun.
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Charles Johannes
Baltern
Krautznertsich
Prussia
America
New Orleans
Jennings County
St. Paul
Tipton
Sharpsville
Kokomo
Ashton
Iowa
Johannes
John Mick
St. Ann
North Vernon
War Memories from Fort Donelson Heard at Home
The February 17 1862 Madison Courier reports cannonading at Fort Donelson on February 14 heard distinctly in Madison and two miles beyond Vevay. Commodore Foote’s gunboat fleet engaged water batteries. some guns reached 228 pounds, making a terrific noise.
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Madison Courier
Fort Donelson
Harvey W. Wiley
Government Bureau of Chemistry
Kent
Jefferson County
Daughters of Indiana
Astor House
New York City
Vevay
Meadows
Foote
Minister Surprised by Pleasant Pound Party
W G Johnston and wife were the victims of a friendly surprise when nearly one hundred members of the Christian church gathered at their home 510 North Lincoln street Monday evening. Johnston had just returned from a meeting with A N Graham and carried a box with three live chickens. The crowd greeted him, amusement followed, and F Northern spoke of the Johnston family’s place in Greensburg, ending in a show of closer union.
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W. G. Johnston
Christian Church
North
Lincoln Street
Bro. Johnston
A. N. Graham
F. Northern
Johnston
Greensburg
Bro Johnston
Volunteers of America to Open Work Here
Lieutenant William Fogarty of the Volunteers of America seeks a city hall for ongoing meetings. Captain O C Myers will command with three weekly sessions and outdoor services when weather allows. Local business leaders have largely contributed to establish the program.
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William Fogarty
The
Volunteers of America
O. C. Myers
Root Juice Hypes Cure Claims At Local Drug Store
Hundreds flocked to the Butterton?s drug store as Root Juice cures were touted. Albert Timlick of Cantrell Illinois reports a near death stomach illness cured after three to four doses, with four bottles restoring appetite. price listed as $1 per bottle or $2.50 for three.
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Albert Timlick
Cantrell, IL
Butterton’s
Unnecessary Surgeries on Women Highlighted
An article argues that many surgeries performed on women in hospitals are unnecessary and could be avoided, urging reflection on medical practices and patient care.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Lady Testimonies
Letters from Mrs Barbara Base of Kingman Kansas and Mrs Arthur R House Moorestown New Jersey praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing severe female troubles avoiding surgery. The ad notes the remedy has treated displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains and backache for thirty years and invites readers to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice.
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Barbara Base
Kingman
Kansas
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Advertised Letter List Names Multiple Addressees
The list includes George Aldridg James McConley John McMullen Albert Milton M R Maudlin Jud Phillipps O W Robertson Mrs M M Beard Mrs Effie Campbell Mrs Luller B Taylor Miss Viola Bren G W Alfred Mr Bruner M L DuBois Justin Godwin R Phillips Charlie Riley Mrs Eva Elliotte Mrs A G Langston Miss Nellie Archibald Miss Mae Drake Miss Marie Stewart These letters will be sent to the dead letter office on April 14 if unclaimed. L D Braden P M
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George Aldridg
James McConley
John McMullen
Albert Milton
M. R. Maudlin
Jud Phillipps
O. W. Robertson
M. M. Beard
Effie Campbell
Luller B. Taylor
Viola Bren
G. W. Alfred
Bruner
M. L. DuBois
Justin Godwin
R. Phillips
Charlie Riley
Eva Elliotte
A. G. Langston
Nellie Archibald
Mae Drake
Marie Stewart
L. D. Braden
P. M
Advice Is Cheap Says Senator Burrows In Quip
A newspaper interview captured Senator Burrows reflecting on giving advice. He noted advice is cheap and easy to dispense, then told a short tale of a boy with a heavy push cart who rejects a suggestion to zigzag the hill, demanding a shove instead.
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Burrows
Healing Salve for Burns and Chapped Hands
A healing salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. Chamberlain's salve relieves pain instantly and usually heals without a scar unless the injury is very severe. Price 25 cents. For sale at Batterton's drug store.
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Chamberlain
Batterton’s
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