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Newspaper
North Judson News
Location
North Judson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
1
A large local convention convened Tuesday to nominate a Democratic candidate for judge of the circuit court. Party leaders urged strong support as residents heard platform statements and outlined campaign priorities.
Frank J. Vurpillat of Pulaski county won the Democratic nomination for judge of the 44th judicial circuit on the first ballot at the Pulaski and Starke counties convention in North Judson. The vote was 18 for Vurpillat, with Burson 4, Courtright 8, Peters 5 and Beeman 0, giving Pulaski 18 votes to Starke 15.
Joseph F. Mrazek aged 32 died after being struck and mangled by trains along the C C L track area near his country home. He was identified by badges and papers found on him. Funeral held at the Catholic church with St Jacobs Society members present.
Indiana teachers will receive a larger semi annual apportionment from the state treasury. The total is 1,724,099.80 dollars reflecting new educational laws and higher property valuations. The per capita distribution rises from 1.72 to 2.12 with 765,790 enrolled pupils this year versus 778,819 last year. Mrs. J. B. Roberts visited Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Rogers on Saturday.
Three Republican delegates from Starke Pulaski and St Joseph met in the town hall last Thursday to nominate Harry C Miller of North Judson for Joint representative A run of ballots showed Miller leading over S Bybee and L C Foust with Starke Pulaski and St Joseph each contributing their votes The convention adjourned with results continued on page four
Father Norbert Felden becomes the new priest of the local Catholic parish after coming from Fort Wayne where he served as St. Peters assistant. He was born in Wisconsin in 1880 and ordained June 17 1905 by Bishop Alerding at Ft. Wayne Cathedral.
Rev Alb J Dedrea assistant Rector of St Ludmila s church Chicago visits with Father Norbert Felden. He will conduct services at the Catholic church Thursday morning at 9 o clock in Bohemian. Governor Hanly issues proclamation under 1901 law to bar shipment into Indiana of cattle with tuberculosis or other contagious diseases. Cattle must pass tuberculin test to be shipped into the state.
Wayne township Republicans met in the town hall to nominate a township ticket and choose delegates for the county convention. N. L. Marsh and C. H. Kuester chaired. C. F. Jenkins was secretary. The committee from each precinct will pick delegates to the county convention. Fred Kasch was nominated for assessor by acclamation. Trustees: Frank M. Geddes and Frank P. Irmiter faced one ballot. Geddes won 45 to 17 and was made unanimous. Geddes is a respected farmer who would serve well if elected. The precinct delegate reports listed numerous Republicans as delegates and alternates for Precincts 1 and 2.
Delegates to the county convention were chosen in RailRoad township precinct No. 2 on Saturday afternoon. The list includes delegates such as Swansea, Weinkauf, Hogan, Wills, Koluska, Clawson, Hendryx, Weinkauf, Dolezal, Weinkauf, Batzka, Fanslow, and others with alternates listed. local notes mention Geo Brown of Knox visiting and Rev W T Loring from South Bend in town. Ripple's shows advertised to exhibit Tuesday July 25 under canvass.
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