Williams A Martin for State Senator from Adams County
The article extols Hon William A Martin Democratic candidate for State Senator in Adams and Cumberland counties. It details his 60 plus years in Adams County, lumbering farming and rail interest, his railroad work, banking board roles, and his legislative record including increased state school funding. It also notes his stance against Penrose and his long public service.
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William Martin
Adams
Franklin
Adams County
Ile
L Oter Martin
Old Adams
Franklin Township
William B
Elizabeth Martin
Gettysburg
Senator Martin
Harrisburg
Martin
Citizens’ Trust Company of
Citizens’ Bank
Cumberland
Senate
United States
Penrose
Gise Seeks Office After Notable Adams County Career
Ben Franklin Gise known as Frank earns 12883 votes in Spring primary, defeating rival by 747. The Adams County candidate, long farmer and former butcher, vows honor and justice and urges voters to support him in the November 3 election. He married S May Yeatts in 1899 and spent years in New Oxford and nearby farms.
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New Oxford
B. F. Gise
Frank
York
Adams County
Peter Menges
Jere
S. May Yeatts
Peter Yeatts
Heidlersburg
Gise
D. F. Steffy
Mr. Gise
Slonaker Seeks County Treasurer Post for Family Time
Jacob G. Slonaker campaigns for Adams County treasurer, touting honesty, financial experience, and business skill. He notes nine years away from home on the road and pledges to devote full time to the office if elected, emphasizing desire to be with his family. Vote for Jacob G. Slonaker.
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Adams County
Slonaker
Jacob G. Slonaker
Charles H. Wilson Sheriff Candidate Profile
Charles H. Wilson, a popular Republican candidate for Sheriff, is described as a lifelong Gettysburg native born April 3 1861. He has served as Constable in the county and is regarded as a straightforward, honest gentleman.
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Charles H. Wilson
Gettysburg
Republican Candidate Dr John C Greenewalt for State Senator
Franklin County civic leader Dr John C Greenewalt emerges as the Republican choice for State Senator. He is praised for culture, broad experience, high character, and wide appeal across Adams County voters and parties.
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John C. Greenewalt
Franklin
Greenewalt
Dr. Greenewalt
Adams County
Simon P Stover Republican candidate for County Commissioner
Simon P Stover, a Republican candidate for County Commissioner, was born October 23 1845 in Cashtown Adams County to humble parents. He valued education, funded by hard work, enlisted in Civil War service at 17, later taught school for thirty years, farmed summers 12 years, and married Lewble in 1868.
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Simon P. Stover
Cashtown
Adams County
State Normal School
Millersville
Pennsylvania
162Nd Regt. Pa
Pa. Heavy Artillery
Skelly
Creterysburg
Over
Lewbelle
Henry Bies Secker
Salvat4ion Army Girl in Norristown Dies of Pin Injury
Misa Esther Herrick, a Salvation Army girl from Norristown, lies dying in a local hospital from blood poisoning traced to eating a bent pin at Kan by & Regar's hosiery mills. A farmer from Empire Ga. touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for severe sores.
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Misa Esther Herrick
Salvation Army
Norristown
Kan By & Regar
Empire
W. A. Floyd
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Willian A. Martin
Wilson
Benj
Franklin Gise
Register and Recorder
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