Leroy Sanders Named Democratic Candidate for Fountain County Clerk
The piece profiles Leroy Sanders as the Democratic candidate for Fountain County Clerk and current deputy to Col. Anson G. Madden. Born in Jackson township, he grew up in Fountain County, attended State University, taught several years, and served four years as principal of Kingman High School before taking the deputy clerk role. Sanders is praised for courtesy, upright life, and fitness for office, urging support at the polls on November 8.
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Leroy Sanders
A.G. Madden
Sanders
Fountain County
Manhoad
Jackson Township
Kingman High School
Anson G. Madden
Leroy
Evans for Auditor Campaign Ad Emphasizes Duty and Trust
The piece lauds John M. Evans as the Republican candidate for county auditor, detailing the office’s central role in tax collection and local government. It praises his competence, kindly nature, and enduring recognition, asserting he will serve all people faithfully without bluster once elected.
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Office of
Board of Commissioners
Xaditer
John M. Evans
Evans
Philpott for Prosecuting Attorney Urged in Fountain County
An editorial endorses Claude B. Philpott as Democratic candidate for Fountain County Prosecuting Attorney. It outlines his Millcreek roots, early teaching career, Bloomington law training, and steady legal success with a spotless trial record. The piece urges voting for Philpott next Tuesday to ensure capable state defense.
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Claude B. Philpott
Mr. Philpott
Fountain County
Millcreek Township
Tine Philpott
Millcreek
Claude
Bloomington
Alexander's Grocery
Indiana
Fourtain County
Fountain Bar
C. B. Philpott
Record of Copeland’s loyalty and proven fiscal leadership
The Star urges Millcreek Township voters to re elect James A. Copeland as Fountain County Commissioner. It highlights debt reduction from 56.65 to 42.65 and eventual payoff, tax rate cut to 36.15, and ongoing public improvements. It notes Copeland’s national recognition and calls for an overwhelming home vote next Tuesday.
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Millcreek Township
James A. Copeland
Jim Copeland
Copeland
Fountain County
State Commissioners’ Association
County Board of Commissioners
A Halloween Party Adorns Local Festivities
Misses Myrtle Harvey and Chloe Printy hosted a Halloween party with enmasque invitations, a ghost and the devil as entertainments, ghost stories, and squash seed guessing prizes won by Uncle Cox and Iva Lewis. The room featured orange green and red decor, harvest treats, and a late departure remark about an enjoyable evening. Tobias Nolen transacted business in Coyington, Dr J T Redman and wife were in Terre Haute, and Jas L Hepler showcased an attractive window display.
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Myrtle Harvey
Chloe Printy
Cox
Iva Lewis
Embree Blair Wedding in Danville Ill
Rev Isaac Embree of Danville Illinois married Mrs Mary J Blair of Danville Illinois at 10 30 am Wednesday by the M E church pastor. The bride is highly respected with a large circle of friends. Rev Embree is well known here where he has resided for several years. Friends wish the couple happiness.
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Isaac Embree
Mary J. Blair
Danville
Ill
M. E
Embree
Veedersburg Visit Noted by Cra Bonebrake
Cra Bonebrake was in Veedersburg on business Wednesday visiting local shops and meeting residents while on an errands run to the town.
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Cra Bonebrake
Veedersburg
Oscar Phebus for Recorder Faces Local Trust Test
Oscar Phebus, a Wabash township native and respected county figure, seeks the recorder’s post. He pledges strict adherence to Indiana and Fountain County laws and promises careful handling of all legal papers. Support for Phebus is urged for next Tuesday’s election.
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Oscar Phebus
Wabash Township
Oscar
Phobus
Indiana
Fountain County
Phebus
Successful Stove Demonstration and Baking Contest in Kingman
Kingman Hardware Co. and Kingman Grain and Milling Co. hosted a stove demonstration and baking contest last Saturday at the Hardware store. R A Stubbins led the stove display and prizes were awarded: Floy Barker won five dollars for best loaf, Preston Smith earned fifty pounds of flour, Luka Sowers took two dollars and fifty cents for biscuits, with Ruth Farr second receiving twenty five pounds of flour. Judges were R A Stubbins and Mrs. Irvin Lindley.
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Kingman
Kingman Hardware Co
Kingman Grain and Milling Co
R. A. Stubbins
Culter Proctor Stove Co
Floy Barker
Ratcliff Ad Notices Insurance and Hog Pick Up
The Star notes Scott E. Ratcliff advertises death loss insurance and mentions a hog found and claimed promptly. C L Steinbaugh questions locating a man who borrowed his shotgun by notice in The Star.
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C. L. Steinbaugh
Steinbaugh
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Wortthy
Hallowe’en
Tobias Nolen
Coyington
J. T. Redman
Terre Haute
Jas. L. Hepler
Embree Blair
T. M. Jackson’s
Scott E. Ratcliff
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