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Newspaper
Pekin Advance
Location
Pekin, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
3
Public notice states all candidates must call or send funds with announcements and that no name will be published without cash. Rates listed include various offices from Congressman to Township positions with fees ranging from $2 to $1000.
Multiple candidates announce run for Sheriff of Washington County ahead of the May 7 Democratic primary. Pierce township, Inveri gan, Washington township, Vernon township and other locales are listed, with candidates including John C. Weir, Denis Gore, Hiram S. Smock, James M. Smith, James W. Griffin, and Charles J. Alaujian.
Multiple declarations from Clark Heber L Menaugh Peter F Cauble Charles O Robertson Harry M Voyles and Carson W Peden announcing candidacies for Clerk of the Washington Circuit Court subject to the Democratic or general primary on May 7. Names towns and townships listed.
William L. Taylor announces his candidacy for Washington County treasurer subject to the May 7 primary. Charles C. Patton of Madison and Charles P. Hoggatt of Howard Township also announce bids for treasurer pending the Democratic primary. John W. Blich of Posey Township enters the race subject to Democratic voters at the May 7 primary.
Madison resident John L Guthrie announces candidacy for county assessor and trails the Democratic primary decision on May 7. Howard Township resident Harley Harmon also declares for assessor, subject to the Democratic primary outcome on May 7. The notice lists Morris as another candidate for the same role awaiting primary results.
Aquilla Curtis of Piercetown is a candidate for Recorder of Washington County, running in the Democratic primary as a veteran contender. The announcement notes Curtis’s bid and participation in party affairs ahead of the primary.
J L O Bannon declares his bid for Congress from Indiana Third District subject to Democratic primary results May 7 1918. He seeks party support ahead of the election and invites voter decision in the upcoming primary.
Walter R Colglazier of Washington township announces his bid for Joint Representative of the counties of Washington and Crawford subject to certain conditions within this issue.
Several candidates announce for judge of the Forty-second Judicial Circuit Indiana Orange and Washington counties. Nomination subject to Democratic primary on May 7, 1918. Names include Thos B Buskirk Paoli, William H Paynter, Emmet C Mitchell, Asa Elliott. Elliott seeks one term and re nomination.
Robert E. Martin announces candidacy for Polk Township trustee subject to Democratic voters in the primary on May 7. Milard M. Terrell also seeks the post in Polk Township with the same primary date. William J. Johnson enters as a trustee candidate for Park Township with the May 7, 1928 primary decision by Democrats.
John R. Rodman announces his candidacy for Assessor of Polk township subject to primary decision. Oscar L. Scifres also seeks the role with Democratic voters at the May 7 primary. Wilkier Hill appears as a candidate for Assessor, pending primary outcome.
Elzay Bartlett announces self as candidate for Trustee of Pierce Township subject to the primary on Map 7th. The filing implies party or local election context though details are incomplete.
Oscar Nale announces his candidacy for Assessor of Pierce Township subject to Democratic voters decision in the May 7 1918 primary.
An old saying claims nature cures but doctor helps speed healing. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy soothes the lungs liquefies mucus and aids expectoration to assist Nature in restoring health, especially with colds.
Mrs Ella Martin visited her daughter Mrs Mae Morris Sundays after noon with Lewis Waainer and Virgil. they visited relatives at Orleans. Mrs Jonathan Purles returned home with them after a week’s visit in this vicinity. Mrs Lewis Trainor and two sons Virgil and Heber were Salem visitors Saturday. Robert Shanks family Carl Morris wife attended church at South Liberty Sunday. Ruth and Olive Baker were through this vicinity Monday. Bill Morris and son were visitors at Albert Morris Sunday.
Sam Benz a Crawford County businessman announces as Joint Representative. He is praised for public service in Perry and against the 2 4 fare measure. Known as a temperate Presbyterian, he led opposition to thefare bill and worked with wartime relief efforts and Liberty Loan drives.
An advertisement from Nashville Tennessee features Jos Gillard of Filmore Street reporting relief from a persistent dry hacking cough after using Faley's Honey and Tar Compound. The claim suggests the product soothes heals and cures and is sold at Markland Pharmacy.
Mary Jane Wire aged 72 died Monday night leaving seven children and many grandchildren. Her husband and other relatives mourn her loss as neighbors recount visits and sickness in the Dutch Creek area.
Lam seeks the Republican nomination for judge of the Forty second Judicial Circuit of Indiana comprising Washington and Orange counties subject to the May seventeenth nineteen eighteen primary decision.
Recorders race in Washington County sees John B. Churchman of Pierse seeking Republican nomination. He aims to win the party vote at the forthcoming primary, pursuing the Recorder post in local government.
Wm. M. Holland announces his candidacy for Trustee in the township. Republican voters are urged to support Pierce in the upcoming primary.
A H Chamberlain of Salem explains that avoiding glasses when unneeded or using ill fitting lenses can worsen vision. Proper correction depends on accurate diagnosis and correct mounting, achievable through scientific training and practical experience.
Miss Chloe Miller spent Friday night with Ethel Martin. Laren Boaz and Wayne Frederick attended a last night of school event with Chas Marshall. Cyrus Miller family and Oseline visited L. J. Miller. John Wire visited a poorly mother. Leon Gorman begins Rt. 1 mail route. Regulars Voyles, Purlee hotel visits, and Martinsburg dental trip noted.
The Indiana State Council of Defenders women section plans a ten day voluntary registration starting April 19 to enlist every woman or girl over six in Washington County for patriotic service. Miss Matlie White chairs registration, aiming to enroll all available women. the effort commemorates Lexington’s anniversary and the 1776 victory spirit while awaiting a national census of women’s power.
In Coataburg Ontario a woman named Myrtle Beck describes years of female trouble and fainting spells. She credits Cardus, a tonic advertised in Almanac pages, with restoring her health after one bottle. She urges other women with similar troubles to try it and notes it helped her permanently.
A wartime plea urges citizens to sign and carry National Defense cards. The message emphasizes loyal support from those in Washington County away from front lines, insisting that registering their names matters for victory and defense against gas and shellfire. It stresses gracious willingness and the importance of participation in the national effort.
Mrs. Robert Allison of Mattoon Illinois reports relief from indigestion and constipation after taking one bottle of Chamberlains Tablets. She says food distress and a heavy weight on the stomach ceased and she now feels like a different person with better sleep and energy.
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