Republicans Lead in Townships and County Elections
In County results Republicans secured six of eleven trustees while Democrats won five trustees. In Millcreek J M Lewis Republican led with 268 votes, Lemuel Pithead Democrat 1943 and Walter Cook Progressive 45. Other townships saw mixed gains for Republicans and Democrats in trustees assessors and supervisors with margins varying from 8 to 170 votes. Meat! Meat! All kinds of meat at Robinson and Reath.
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Millcreek
J. M Lewis
Lemuel Pithead
Walter Cook
Thomas L Ross
Thomas D. Moffett
Milton Lindster
William Coats
Robert Tunin
Troy Township
Roland Lake
James Parrett
Logan Ward
Davis Township
George McMurtrie
Frank Wagner
Shawnee Township
Chas. M. Watts
Thomas Cox
Logan Township
T. N. Leaf
Laurence Miller
Jackson Township
Lou Krout
Oliver Alward
Wm. Hamm
Fulton Township
Warren Randolph
John Allen
John Osborn
Wabash Township
Charles Yerkes
Austin Crowder
Robert Brewer
Arthur Keeling
Cain Township
Free Night School Offers Community Courses Saturday Meeting
Teachers invite patrons and citizens to a free community night school at the school building on Saturday night November 7 at 8 00 P M. The proposal includes twenty week courses in chorus work agriculture mathematics writing bookkeeping local government and German with volunteer teachers and no text books required.
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E. M. Gifford
Sup’t
Entertained Class No 5 on Hallowe'en Party
Mr and Mrs Frank Maris assisted by Mr and Mrs James Marks entertained Class No 5 of the Methodist Sunday school at a Hallowe en party at the Maris home Glendale southwest of town. Thirty members and guests enjoyed pumpkin decor ghostly rooms a musical program a two course supper and games lasting late.
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Frank Maris
James Marks
Methodist Sunday School
Maris
Glendale
Republicans Surprise Victory Alters Local Race
The election produced an unexpected Republican win with Lee Philpott the sole Democrat to survive. Close outcomes stunned observers as results showed Democratic losses not anticipated by analysts.
Prosecuting Attorney Versus Recorder and Sheriff Case
Legal notice lists Prosecuting Attorney L O Marshall Recorder Finis E Drake and Sheriff Harry Wertz as parties. Details of the case are limited to the names and official roles involved. No further action or dates are provided in the readable text.
Surprise Republican Triumph in Fountain County Local Election
In Fountain County the Republican ticket swept to victory except for Treasurer, Recorder, and Representative. Democrats expected an easy win, while Progressives hoped for one or two seats. By late counts Lee Philpott won Treasurer and Oscar Phebus held Recorder until the end, but Davis finally swung to defeat by three votes as the last precincts reported.
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Davis
Phebus
M P Rowlett Dies After Months of Illness
M P Rowlett died about 10 o clock yesterday morning at his home after a several months illness. Although family felt recovery unlikely his death was sooner than expected. He arose yesterday morning and dressed as usual and passed away a few hours later. Funeral will be held some time tomorrow.
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M. P. Rowlett
Mr. Rowlett
Temperance Entertainment at Centennial Church
A temperance entertainment will be held at the Centennial church next Sunday evening at 7 30. The program includes songs recitations and impromptu talks to suit the occasion. No admission is charged and everyone is invited.
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Centennial Church
Grocery ad proclaims right prices and quality
Miss Trixey McFarland of Mecca visited J. M. McHargue and family on Tuesday as Ideal Grocery promotes its sale.
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Trixey McFarland
Mecca
J. M. McHargue
Democrats Lose Ground In County Election Sweep
In a surprising county result Democrats lose ground with Progressive vote down from 1912. Eridge for governor and U S Senate totals show Democr ats scratched votes and possible cross over to Republican ticket. Morrison Democrat defeats Perrill Republican in the 9th district, while the state ticket leans Democratic with eleven of thirteen senators elected.
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Morrison Dem
Frankfort
Purnell
Attica
Injured Hunter James Shoaf Wounded In Gun Accident
James Shoaf about 17, while hunting with Enos Shoaf and Will Hess near Green's Creek, dropped a single barrel shotgun. The gun discharged striking near the groin, tearing his hand palm, mangling his face, and possibly risking eye injury. He was treated at his grandparents’ home and is expected to recover pending complications.
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James Shoaf
Wid Thompson
Shoaf
Enos Shoaf
Will Hess
Green's Creek
Shoat
Alva Catterson
Jim Blacketer
Jim
Founder of Purdue Gives Landmark Gift to Establish College
The article recalls John Purdue born 112 years ago in Huntingdon County Pennsylvania. He taught in youth, moved with family, opened a general store in Lafayette Indiana, and earned a fortune as a produce merchant. His $150,000 donation founded Purdue University and its name. He died September 12 1876 after visiting a campus building.
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Huntingdon County
Pennsylvania
John Purdue
Purdue University
Ross County
Ohio
Franklin County
Indiana
Purdue
Lafayette
New York City
Agricultural College
Mrs Bonebrake Holds Ribbon Sale Saturday
Mrs. Ira Bonebrake advertises a special sale on ribbons and 25 percent off trimmed hats street wear and children’s hats on Saturday November 14 1914 at her shop.
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Ira Bonebrake
Ady
Booe and Smith Schedule Sunday Sermons At Two Venues
The notice announces Rev. Orley Smith will preach at 11 o'clock at Ideal Grocery headquarters and at Tan pier at 7 A M next Sunday. The ad frames Ideal Grocery as the hub for fresh clean and staple groceries.
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R. A. Booe
Orley Smith
Tanpier
Philip Hibbs Dies Suddenly at 62
Philip Hibbs a well known farmer from near Cates in Fulton township died Sunday. He was about sixty two and had lived much of his life in Wabash township. His health had been failing but his death still comes as a surprise to friends. He is survived by a widow and three children.
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Philip Hibbs
Cates
Fulton Township
Mr. Hibbs
Wabash Township
Ferry Boat Sinks On River Trip To Covington
A ferry boat recently moved from Lafayette to Covington for passenger service developed a leak Sunday night and sank. Efforts will be made to raise and repair quickly as river traffic remains heavy and the boat is believed damaged during the trip.
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Lafayette
Covington
Cigars and tobacco at Ideal Grocery ad
An advertisement notes Ideal Grocery offering cigars and tobacco products of all kinds to lure customers. The brief save emphasizes variety and accessibility for shoppers seeking tobacco goods.
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Robinson & Reath
Lee Philpott
Fountain Co
L.O. Marshall v
Chas. M. Coggins
R. H. McKinney Ec
H.W. Newlin v
Lee Philpott v
Recorder Finis
E. Drake
Harry Wertz
A. C. Holley
Sentman
Clinton D. Smith
Marko Smith
Martin v
William A. Parish
R. A.N. Hendrix
R. Lewis Starnes
Fountain County
Temperance Entertainment
Everidge
U.S
D. M. Strader
Secretary of State
Cook di
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Whitehall
Marshall
R McBroom
Tinder
Coggins
LaTurette
Cardiff
Newlin
Hixon P
D McElwee
St Clair
Phebus d
Draker
Hamilton P
Martin d Wertz
McKnight P
Sullivan d
Holly R Pishero P
Thompson d
H Sentman
Bennett P
Wesene
Assessor Docthermand Smith
Li Gayler P. Ee Ey
Shively Pee
Muller
Claude Philpott
D McKinney
V. Strader
Waggoner
Twa
Smith R See Ee Ee
Hushaw P
Campbell
Martin R Mellott
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