Contested Congressional Nominations in Indiana Districts
A batch of Democratic candidates emerged for Congress in Indiana, led by Thomas B. Buskirk of Orange County and J. Oras Nun of New Albany, both signaling primary activity for May 1920. Floyd County’s John WebWing and Sherman Minton of New Albany also announced campaigns, plus local races for Prosecuting Attorney and other county offices. The Pekin area reports commencements, candidacy drives, and social notes, including town residents visiting Indianapolis and Louisville. An advisory meeting for Bethel Cemetery associations outlines plans to organize and maintain local burial grounds.
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Thomas B. Buskirk
Orange County
Dis
Dadiona
Sahjeet Co
Sohn Webwing
Floyd Country
Congress
Liu
Pekin Town booster piece on roads and growth
The writer traces Pekin’s growth from past posters of Ho for Pekin to a modern town with expanding roads and services. It notes taillights on night travel, tin tags for subscriptions, gas wells, air inflation stations, and a lively future as Chicago as a neighbor. The home paper is described as advancing, bold, and politically conservative.
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Avin
Ibout
Pekin
Hill-Crest College
Chicago
Local Sheriff and Commissioner Candidate Declarations
Sherlpe John C. Whr announces candidacy for Sheriff of Washinton County subject to May primary. Sanford M. Maltax of Madison Township seeks Commissioner of the Third District pending primary. George A. Chastain announces bid for Commissioner of the district subject to Democratic primary decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franks. Houston
Salem
Taylor
Treasure Whington County
Sherlpe
John C. Whr
Washinton County
Sanford MM. Maltox
Madison Township
George A. Chastain
Non ‘Township
Posey Township Seeks Posey County Commissioner Nomination
John A Payne enters the race for County Commissioner in the Third District amid renewed interest in Posey township. Locals note the area, including Hardinsburg and Fredericksburg, has not had a commissioner for decades while contributing heavily to the district’s taxes. Supporters urge the party primary be won by Payne to recognize Posey’s longtime absence from the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Payne
Posey Township
Salem
Hardinsburg
Fredericksburg
Payne
Ive River Gazette
Adv
Infant William Overton Dies at Two Months in Lafayette
William James Overton infant son of Oliver E. and Hazel Moore Overton of Lafayette was born February 13 1920 and died April 22 after a brief life. Survived by parents four grandparents seven great grandparents four cousins and many aunts and uncles. Funeral rites were held April 24 at Olive Branch Cemetery with Pastor Mid Omer Ciastain officiating.
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William James Overton
William James
Oliver E
Hazel (Moore) Overton Lafayette
Earth
Wind
Celestial
Lafayette
Ind
Olive Branch Cemetery
Mid. Omer Ciastain
CWA
Daisy Hill Neighbors Report Fresh Rain and Visits
Daisy Hill residents note plentiful rain and a late spring. Local visits include Earl Sletcher’s party at E. E. Hiaykenbaker from Saturday to Monday, plus many from the neighborhood receiving treatment from Dr Mull in Morden. Gatherings at John Durham farm and with the Owens and Coats families fill the week as strawberry plants move to Al Gray. A piece on complexion hints ends with Chamberlain's.
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Daisy Hill
Earl Sletcher
Wlw
Owens
Bert
Wilford Allens
Dake Hoke
Joli Coats
West
W. W. Owens
al Gray
Donnie Crate
Salem
John Coats
Mia KE
K. Blankenbaker
New Alberty
Lewie
Ellea Jackson
Delbert Owens
Horners Chapel social notes and church attendance
Mrs. Leo Davis and two children visited from Wednesday to Thursday with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. James Henniger visited her. Lula Voyles called on Susie Loyd, Mabel Ellis visited Ona Purkhiser, Cyrus Miller and daughter Oseline visited Oren Purkhiser. Several from the area attended church at Big Spring Sunday.
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Horners Chapel
Leo Davis
James Henniger
Lula Voyles
Susie Loyd
Mabel Ellis
Ona Purkhiser
Cyrus Miller
Oseline
Oren Purkhiser
Big Spring
Leota Gale
I Linyd
Austin Roney
Kiliatt
John Purkhiser
Naomi
Anna Adams
St. Edwards Hospital
Mary Zink
Purkiser
Tanily
Warder Mitchell
Allen
Daily Thought From Frederick Deering Blake
A reflective line quotes Frederick Deering Blake urging focus on others' experiences through one’s actions rather than personal events. The aphorism emphasizes selflessness as daily guidance.
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Wrederick Deering Blake
O Bannon Nominated Support Echoes in Charlestown
In Charlestown Indiana The Citizen Records publishes letters urging J L O Bannon of New & Katy to be nominated for Congress. The writer commends his 1916 race, asserts district familiarity and party loyalty, and predicts he would restore the Democratic majority with a full campaign and public meetings.
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O'Bannon
J. L. O'Bannon
New & Katy
Charlestown
Congress
O Bannon Eyes Congress Run in Democratic Primary
O Bannon of Floyd County visited Tuesday, signaling plans to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Third District next year. He touts a clean campaign, broad support, and notes Cox’s exit opens the field, with the party urged to unite behind him.
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Cox
Dunbar
Mr. Cox
O'Bannon
French Lick
Local Notes Highlight Salem Tax Visit and Farm Activity
Citizens visited Salem last Saturday to pay taxes while Walter Turner and daughter Edna supported Mrs. Oliver Callom. Arthur Spurgeon builds a new barn near town. Pekin Hardwood Lumber Co. begins a saw mill on the Brown farm. Elva Bishops house fire caused minor damage. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy endorsed by Decatur residents. a months list outlines January gemstones and minerals.
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Salem
Walter Turner
Edna
Will Bright
Pekin Hardwood Lumber Co
Will
Elva Bishops House
Alumni Meethis Balyeday evening sop event at Pekin
A lengthy Pekin social note recounts a graduation and alumni gathering with many attendees listed. Festivities included a supper, speeches, and a program busily praised by participants. Several faculty and students named, with well wishes for Miss Tull and plans for another meeting discussed. Other community notes mention illness, visits, and local happenings across the region.
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Alama
Ftg
Meeba Bhickinas
Ranineneed
Edward Jubmnson
Dent
Finat
Erin
Ethel Blackman
Beniite Tikes
Veruna Baker
John McCoskey
Bay Hay
Bernice
Rt Tesiner
Julio Miri
Mauls
Mdavis
Edward Jolson
Lillie
Vea
Marshal Johteun Kawiss
Merle Cauhhe
Ae Denty
OW Nate
Watherba
Cat “Fangehuilhe
Wille Diet
Mode Darlek
Ales Brew
Ole Metin
le Rash
Beosps
Mattall
Ada Nale
Bernice Baker
Arvinte Talead
John Ho
Miss Tull
Siness
Jett
Howe
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QLD Glory
POR Congress
J. Oras Nun
New Albany
Annnees
Nini
Vatyrsak
Sherman Minton
Vuos
PB. Masthson
Pekin High School
Pauline Tull
Hanover
Miss. Hazel
Poe
A. A. Weller
Indianapolis
Alva
Alma Baker
Stant Phillips
Barnett. Chastain
Campbellsburg
Arthur Lucas
Wm. Lions
J.5. Johns
the of Crist
H. Richards
Thelma Jacobi
John Fisher
Stunt Phillips
Lewis Naugle
Erwin
Verle
Clytie Baker
Edna Kist
Carl Schoch
Louisville
Marion Tash
John Tash
P. Masterson
Estelle Newton
Mr. and
Sam Newton
Mr. C. M. Richards
Gan
Haley M. Voyles
Howard
Washington
L. Gray
L. M. Blankenbaker
Robert Hurst
Lewis Packwood
Canton
J. H. Graves
Miss McIntosh
Vesey Ehip
Ansornegs
Washington County
Lawrence A. Martin
Lawrence Callahan
Bethel Cemetery Association
Bethel Cemetery
Bethel
Chamberlain
Charlestown Citizen Record
Herald
Camberlain
Benjamin F.blakeny Decatur
Tomnue
Penaul
Dines Chats
Perry
Tey
Claude
Sam
Weil
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