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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
5
Blairsville voters condemn a reported withdrawal of John Bennett from Sheriff race. The piece portrays alleged buyout of votes as crass manipulation, labeling Bennett’s peaches as crab apples and urging voters to reject paid influence on April 11 in Blairsville.
A letter from George E. Arnold running for Congress denounces a corrupt political machine in the 27th District and calls for home rule and upright government. He appeals to voters to unite at the polls on April 11 to back his bid and a square deal for all. The endorsement also praises J. C. Leasure for County Treasurer, urging Republican support and public trust in his honesty and community leadership.
Pine Township presents Beary O Williams of the Second ward Indiana as a Republican candidate for county commissioner. A native farmer and merchant, he emphasizes self made success since 1900, pledging a straight upright administration if elected. Also includes J C Conner’s pledge for sheriff, denouncing rings and graft, urging Independent voters to support reform.
Harry Boggs emerged as the leading candidate in Blairsville for sheriff as Jon Bennett withdrew. Boggs, praised for a clean, open campaign and personal merit, is seen as an ideal, life‑long Republican in the Indiana County race. The article notes Boggs’s openness and readiness to serve, with strong GOP support expected if anti‑peddling campaigning continues.
The piece reports a Republican primary in Indiana and Jefferson counties with a three candidate Senate contest among North Kurtz and Henry J. Wilson. It lauds North for legislative work and criticizes Kurtz while presenting Wilson's independent stance, experience, and commitment as he seeks the 1909-11 Senate seat, urging voters to consider Fishers influence and Wilson's qualifications.
Brush Valley Republicans endorse I N Butterbaugh as a capable county commissioner candidate in Indiana County. Born in Green township, he is a self made blacksmith and farmer with a record as supervisor of Brushvalley township, leaving debt free. Voters urged to support him for better road funding, larger appropriations, and up to date principles.
The notice advertises popular fiction titles including The Lion the Mouse and Half a lion? Moritza for mer price 1.25 dollars at Henry Hall's. Also mentions fishing tackle lines hooks and poles available.
In the congressional district voters choose two National Delegates. The editorial urges Edward A. Carmall of Jefferson County as a fit and proven candidate, citing his political record, diplomacy, organizational skill, financial views, and loyalty. It urges voters from Armstrong Indiana and other counties to support him at the April 11 spring election, 2 to 8 pm.
George H Jeffries of Grant township seeks Sheriff as a Republican candidate. He campaigns on foot across the county and has earned praise as an honest, hard working man with many friends. A ten year township constable, he has been a loyal party worker and hopes for a large vote next Saturday.
The Blairsville area back James T. Henry of Biriesville as a strong candidate for the General Assembly. Henry, a graduate of the Indiana Normal School and former county teacher, enjoys broad teacher and civic support and claims an open platform anchored in the State Constitution and Republican principles. A tidal wave of support is predicted for April 11, with Henry seen as a hopeful reformer likely to win if the election were held today.
James Lincoln Peterman runs as an independent candidate promising a square deal in the sheriff race. The ad criticizes other candidates and political dealings, praising Peterman’s self-made rise, temperate habits, and integrity while urging voters to back him for fair representation.
Republicans urged to vote for Attorney Ernest Stewart of Indiana to represent the county and district at the National Convention. Describes Stewart as a bright, liberal, well-read member of the Indiana County Bar Association aligned with Taft and Roosevelt administration. Calls for county pride and securing one delegate.
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