Indiana Republicans spend huge sums on 1916 primary
Indiana voters faced a lavish Republican primary funded by the state central machine and by candidate campaigns. Charles Warren Fairbanks led a robust field, yet his tally trailed Goodrich McCray and Myers by wide margins. Democrats spent little, leaving the contest to factional maneuvering and press criticism. The piece notes opposition to Goodrich and forecasts Adair’s stronger standing in November.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Republican State Central Machine
W.airwots
Repubicans
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Joe Kealing
Fairbanks
Goodrich
McCraynd Myers
Kern
John A. M. Adair
Woodrow Wilson
Jim Watson
Watson
McCray
State Machine
Adair
Indianapolis News
Fairbanks, Goodrich
Committees Organize County Democratic Central Unit
The county Democratic committeeman convened at the courthouse last Saturday under primary election law and elected L. N. Savage as chairman August H. Hoch as secretary and John A. Huffman as treasurer by unanimous vote. The Progressives named John B. Person chairman Charles F. Brown vice chairman C. M. Partridge secretary and John Long Jr. treasurer. Republicans chose F. A. Hearing as chairman C. C. Mason secretary and Joe Brown treasurer.
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Court House
County Central Committee
L. N. Savage
August H. Hoch
John A. Huffman
Spencer County
John B. Person
Charles F. Brown
C. M. Partridge
John Long Jr
Harrison
F. A. Hearing
C. C. Mason
Joe Brown
Missionary Society Meets At Mrs Richards Home
The Christian church missionary society was entertained at Mrs. R. W. Richards home on Eighth Street last Tuesday. Mrs. Ed Martin led the program and Mrs. James Rimstidt conducted the devotional services. A social hour followed with ice cream and cake. Mrs. G. B. DeTar of Richland attended as an out of town guest.
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The
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
R. W. Richards
Eighth Street
Ed Martin
James Rimstidt
G. B. DeTar
Richland
PARENT-THAGHER CLUB WARNS UP PUPILS
The Rockport parent teacher association held a meeting at the college building with large attendance. Pupils staged a part from Lonefellow's Hiawatha in Indian costumes under Mrs. C D Ehrman. Allen J Payton spoke on Indiana schools showing high absenteeism and suggesting better teacher selection to raise education value. Oelze Darneal added mandolin solos. meeting adjourned to April’s second Tuesday night.
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Rockport
Parent-Teacher Association
Lonefellow
Hiawatha
C.D. Ehrman
Payton
Kellams Bies War Ends in Evansville Death
Karl Kellams, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. H L Kellams of Evansville, formerly Gentryville, died at home in Terrace Park after a seven month tuberculosis illness. He leaves his widow, two sisters Madge and Magis, and two brothers. an older brother Kelley died by electrocution in East St. Louis. Funeral held Sunday at the parents home. interment at Mt. Vernon. He previously worked for the telephone company and recently sought health in Phoenix Arizona.
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Kellams
H. L. Kellams
Evansville
Gentryville
Mt. Vernon
Kelley
East St.Louis
Terrace Park
Phoenix
Aviz
Karl
Telephone Company
Madge
Courier
Jr. Magis
New Suits Filed in Indiana Circuit Court
State of Indiana brings charges against Rome Parker and Monroe Harris for petit larceny in the circuit court awaiting grand jury action. Clarence Calhoun is recognized to the circuit court from the court of Sny der for a related matter.
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State of Indiana
Rome Parker
Monroe Harris
Circuit
Esq. Snyder
Clarence Calhoun
Circuit Court
Court of Sgr
Sndyer
Annual Roll Call at Rockport Baptist Church
The Rockport Baptist Church plans its annual meeting on the last Sunday in March with sermons by veteran members. A church history is being prepared and several members will be baptized. The Lord's Supper may conclude the day, and the pastor welcomes any life incidents for the record.
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Baptist Church At
Rockport
Dress Up-Brush Up Week Sweeps Across the Nation
Dress Up Week runs March 27 to April x with calls to Americans to wear new attire. The movement spreads from big cities to small towns including Rockport, urging residents to shed old clothes and dress up as nature renews itself with spring.
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United States
Rockport
New York
Washington
New Addition Progress At Savage Store Back Work
Workmen have progressed satisfactorily in excavating the rear of the Savage store on Main Street to prepare for a 30 foot addition. Mr Savage’s business has outgrown the current space, necessitating larger quarters.
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Savage
Main Street
Birthday Surprise Dinner For Mrs Will Jones
Mrs Will Jones of Lake Indiana was surprised with a birthday dinner last Sunday hosted by her daughter Miss Esther. Over fifty friends attended the celebration featuring music and games.
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Will Jones
Lake, Ind
Esther
Mrs Shrode Dies At Home In North Rockport
Mrs. Clarence Shrode died last Sunday at her North Rockport home. She is survived by her husband and four children. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at Shiloh Church.
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Clarence Shrode
North Rockport
Shiloh
Engineer 70 Investigate Plan for Levy District in Spencer County
Congressman Lieb outlines a flood control plan to study a proposed drainage district in Spencer County with Rockport訪 by March 17 or 18. A flood committee would levy districts of six to ten thousand acres along rivers and install pumping stations to prevent overflow. Charles Salm is instructed to show the section to S. H. McCrory for cost and feasibility evaluation, government funding for the inquiry is noted.
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S. H.mccrory
Spencer County
Rockport
Vie Ghio
Enterprise Bluff
Salm
MecCrory
Will of Margaret A. Axton Probated In This County
The will dated October 21 1911 witnessed by E M Swan and J W Gentry is filed for probate. After debts, the estate is divided into eight parts six children Ida Squier Ellen Winchell Laura Wilkinson Cordin Kincaid Myrtle Squier William H and Thomas H Axton receive one share each. Ruby Brown gets five hundred dollars of another eighth and Stratton Durant and Cathleen Axton get the remainder of that eighth. The last eighth pays guardianship liabilities for Hallie and Hazel Axton and $200 to each. The balance of that eighth goes to William H Axton.
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Margaret A. Axton
Ruby Brown
Stratton, Durant
Cathleen Axton
Daniel Axton
Hallie
Hazel Axton
William H. Axton
Knights of Pythias hold county meeting in Tell City
J Fleenor Bauman district deputy grand chancellor of Indiana Knights of Pythias led a Tell City county gathering on Wednesday with rites administered to several candidates. Brown grandkeeper of records and seals attended the event.
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J. Fleenor Bauman
Knights of Pythias of
Indiana
Tell City
Order
Records
Seals Brown
Reverend Diehl to Deliver Graduation Address
Grandview high school will graduate eleven students this year, five more than last year. Commencement is set for April 28. Rev. J H Diehl of this city will deliver the graduation address. The baccalaureate sermon is planned for April 23 at the M E Church by Pastor Rev Clarence Shake. Graduates include Rolan Harter Jamie Billingsly Helen Shrode Ellen Pattie Della Locker Lee Tremnper Willard Burgdorf Thompson Miller Vernon Kirk Harold Forsythe and Chester Stuteville.
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Grandview High School
J. H. Diehl
M. E
Clarence Shake
Rolan Harter
Jamie Billingsly
Helen Shrode
Ellen Pattie
Della Locker
Lee Tremnper
Willard Burgdorf
Thompson Miller
Vernon Kirk
Harold Forsythe
Chester Stuteville
Orphans in Spencer County Seek Homes For 38 Children
The Spencer County Orphan's Home cares for 38 children under Indiana law. The appeal urges private homes to take in a child or two for summer, aiding the children, the families, and taxpayers by expanding temporary care capacity.
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Spencer County
Indiana
Rockport Teachers Appointed for Ensuing Year
At a city school board meeting last Monday evening the staff for the coming year was announced. Superintendent W. D. Shewman leads the lineup with John A Bays as principal high school, plus Miss Lacey Boyd Miss Nelle Rimstidt and Mrs Alberta Huffman in various roles. Other assignments include J H Diehl in domestic science Stella A Harmon in music and drawing and a list of grade teachers to follow. Some high school assignments pending final decisions.
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W. D. ‘Shewman
John A . Bays
Alberta Huffman
Lacey Boyd
Nelle Rimstidt
J. H. Diehl
Stella A. Harmon
Myrtle Posey
F. R. Glenn
City School Board Considers Selling Seminary Street Property
Rumor says the city school board weighs disposing of the old Seminary street grounds to fund a new building elsewhere. High upkeep costs prompt the idea, with potential sanitarium use cited. the landmark site would be sold only if its real value is realized.
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The
City School Board
Seminary School
Seminary Street
Mrs Katherine Pattberg Dies at 72 in Seminary Street
Mrs Katherine Pattberg died at her Seminary Street home after a long illness last Friday March 10. Funeral held Monday at 10:80 a.m. at the residence conducted by Rev J H Diehl. Interment in Sunset Hill. Survived by son Henry P Biedenkopf and daughters Mrs George Hibbs and Mrs Kate Morris. Sister Mrs Caroline Kigenmann and brother Peter Scherer.
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Katherine Pattberg
Seminary Street
J. H. Diehl
Sunset Hill
Pattberg
Henry P. Biedenkopf
George B. Hibbs
This Place
Kate Morris
Cincinnati
The Beautiful Still With Us in Early Snow
A sudden snowfall blankets the area after plans for outdoor horticulture lessons began. Two inches cover the ground shaping a quiet, wintry scene as preparations pause.
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