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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

4

State ticket listed for Indiana 1908 election

Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Columbia City heads the slate with Frank J. Hall of Rushville as Lieutenant Governor and M B Larry of Logansport as Supreme Court judge. The ticket includes Walter J. Lotz Muncie as Attorney General James F. Cox Columbus as Secretary of State Marion Bailey Litton as Auditor John Isenbarger North Manchester as Treasurer H W Felt Greenfield as Appellate Judge Burt New North Vernon as Supreme Court reporter P J Kelleher Indianapolis as State Statistician and Robt J Aley Bloomington as State Superintendent.

Thomas R. Marshall Columbia City Frank J. Hall Rushville Supreme Court M. B. Larry Logansport Walter J. Lotz Muncie James F. Cox Columbus Marion Bailey Litton John Isenbarger North Manchester H. W. Felt Greenfield Burt New North Vernon P. J. Kelleher Indianapolis

Democratic slate announces candidates for Spencer and Harrison towns

The Democratic party declares Thomas E. Chrisney as a candidate for representative of Spencer County pending convention or primary. John Haller seeks re election as assessor of Harrison township. Jacob W. Weaver runs for trustee of Harrison township. Albert A. Kemp of Dale seeks Spencer county sheriff nomination. Joseph Peters seeks trustee nomination in Harrison township. B Pattie Jr announces candidacy for trustee of Luce township pending mass convention on April 25.

Thomas E. Chrisney Spencer County John Haller Harrison Township Jacob W. Weaver Albert A. Kemp Dale Joseph Peters B. Pattie Jr Luce Township

Democratic Primary Set in Harrison Township for Trustees

Harrison township Democrats schedule a primary on Saturday in April 1908 to nominate candidates for township trustee and assessor. Polls open at St Meinrad Frida and Hanschiegel school houses, per Township Chairman Joseph F Vaal.

Harrison Township St. Meinrad Frida Hanschiegel School Jocseph F. Vaal

Mass Convention for Luce Township Democrats in Hatfield

The Democrat of Luce township and all legal voters desiring to affiliate with the party are called to meet in Mass convention in Hatfield on Saturday April 25 at 2 pm to nominate candidates for township trustee and assessor. T. J. Oskins.

Luce Township Hatfield

Pattie Jr Announces Candidacy for Lace Township Trustee

R B Pattie Jr a member of Lace township’s prominent family announces his run for township trustee. He is a former common schools teacher who understands school needs and is described as a young man of good qualities fit for the office.

Democrat R. B. Pattie Jr Lace Township

Republican platform criticizes single-session limits on assembly

The text claims the Republican platform says the period is long enough to let the General Assembly pass a large amount of money and much unnecessary legislation, with emphasis on ways to evade limits.

General Assembly

Platform endorses vetoed insurance bill despite Hanly

The Republican state platform backs the bill vetoed by Governor Hanly calling it party perfidy. The convention also endorses Hanly's administration, prompting questions about sincerity in the political process.

Hanly

Renominated Jim Bingham urged to tackle state trust abuses

The piece questions Jim Bingham's focus after renomination for attorney general arguing he should address trusts harming the public. It contrasts his past anti graft stance with neglect of trust issues and compares to tariff reformers delaying prosecutions before a presidential election.

Jim Bingham

Harrison Township Teachers Institute Resolutions

At the last institute the teachers of Harrison township adopted resolutions thanking trustee Joseph Vaal for his active cooperation, kindness and aid shown during the past term.

Harrison Township Joseph Vaal

Gratitude Expressed for Institute Leadership and Efforts

The group thanks their chairman Edward Roth for his courteous leadership and expresses appreciation for secretary Frances Simon who maintains accurate minutes. They note benefit from institute work and its value to their noble profession. Committee members include Albert Van Winkle Charles Schnellenberger and Fred Widmer.

Edward Roth Frances Simon Albert van Winkle Chas. Schnellenberger Fred Widmer

Red Star Saddle Horse Wins Premiums in 1907 County Fairs

The fine blooded general purpose stallion earned premiums in general purpose at Spencer County Fair 1907 in Chrisney Indiana, and four premiums in general purpose and a light harness premium at Boonville Fair 1907. He also won a premium at the Boonville horse show on July 10, 1907. He will stand the 1908 season at Chrisney Indiana, with Red Star record 2:20 also to stand there. For information see bills. Conrad Malke, Owner and Keeper.

Chrisney Ind Boonville Red Star Conrad Malke

Wheel Barrow Engineer Faces March Push for Change

A columnist notes that even skilled engineers must exert effort to steer outcomes. The saying highlights initiative and persistence as key to progress in engineering and project work.

Rural Route readers urged to club Democrat with Republic

An advertisement invites Rural Route residents to club the Democrat with the St. Louis Republic for 2.50. The offer targets nonreaders and current subscribers alike and directs remittances to the Democrat in Rockport Indiana.

Democrat St. Louis Republic Rockport Ind

Hancock County Tobacco Pool Victory Praised by Hancock Clarion

The Hancock Clarion lauds a peaceful, orderly campaign that kept tobacco pooling steady, arguing no violence or bloodshed and highlighting the tally of Hancock county tobacco in the pool. It commends U S et E critics yet celebrates progress toward better terms and sustained goodwill among citizens.

Hancock County U. S Hancock Clarion

No man ever amounts to much in this world

A pithy saying on ambition and success notes that progress often comes at the expense of others, warning that stepping on toes is sometimes part of rising. The line frames a blunt view of achievement and its social costs.

Notice to Ice Consumers From Local Delivery Service

No ice will be left without payment in cash or coupons to the driver upon delivery. Coupon books sold for cash only at 95 cents per dollar and up to 38 dollar books for 2.75. No ice sold on credit. do not ask.

Notice of Voluntary Relinquishment by Clint and Nellie Gash

Clint and Nellie Gash state they have given up their position with Henry Richards due to home sickness and no discord, and bear no ill feeling toward him.

Henry Richards Clint Nellie Gash

Undefined Quote Reflects on Self Knowledge and Fear

A reflective line contrasts a man haunted by death with another who truly knows himself, while asking where such self awareness resides. The prose ponders fear, guilt, and inner clarity through terse, philosophical imagery.

Silver King Mules Stand At Stud In Warrick County

Silver King a top Warrick County breeder with heavy boned, well muscled mules. He sires black and bay colts from Grand Turk and Gov Brown lines, dam Lightning Jennet by Happy Jack Gypsy Queen. Stands at Roy Hall farm one mile south of J B Richardson farm for $10 to insure living colt. Money due when foaled. agency not liable. Beech Ridge Stock Co. owners. Roy Hall keeper.

Silver King Hart Jack Warrick Co Roy Hall J. B. Richardson Beech Ridge Stock CO Oweners

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