Announcements for Sheriff and Local Nominations
Local notices announce Republican and Democratic primary candidacies for Sheriff and County Clerk Treasurer positions with August 17 voting. The piece urges support for C G Catlin for treasurer and notes editorial praise, plus previews the Fairbury Chautauqua with new auditorium and program details. It mentions subscriptions and travels of residents to Seattle and North Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamees- Ghirnside
Ora Cox
H. Y. McCloskey
C. G. Catlin
Frank A. Houston
Local News Roundup From Fairbury Area
Dr. Leach dentist in Fairbury. Mrs. Guy Justis visits from Topeka. Miss May Palmer in town visiting. M Henderson from Hoffenberg on business. Wagon Box Spreaders advertised at G E Reynolds & Son. Clocks and cutlery at J W Hicks. W N Matthews named marshal and street commissioner. Fraternal picnic at Diller draws crowd. Pearl Roderick returns from Woodstock IL to see sick brother. J P Reynolds family back from Epworth Assembly in Lincoln. Cement crossing installed on Main street replacing stone crossing near Hicks and Taylor. Daykin Dispatch initial issue received.
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Dr. Leach
Fairbury
Guy Justis
Topeka
May Palmer
M. Henderson
Hoffenberg
G. E. Reynolds & Son
J. W. Hicks
W.N. Matthews
Diller
Pearl Roderick
Woodstock
J. P. Reynolds
Lincoln
Epworth
Main Street
Daykin
Deacons' Friend In Ill Health Leaves Local Notable
The Deacon is bedfast and talks are under way to move him to a soldiers' home in that state. Friends here regret the illness, as it was believed he could handle business and continued to run his box-ball parlor.
Sheriff Chirnside Aims for Re election in County Race
Sheriff James Chirnside continues his gubernatorial pace in a county race seeking re election. He touts broad support praising his administration and pledges to maintain steady leadership as voters weigh the contest.
Precinct Officers Excluded From Primary Ballot
Under the amended primary law precinct officers are not placed on the ballot. Candidates for precinct assessor road overseer justice of the peace and constable will not be voted on at the primary next Tuesday.
Election supplies arrive for Tuesday’s primary
Sheriff Chirnside brought ballot boxes and ballots to town for the upcoming primary. G A Seeber traveled to Grand Island earlier in the week to repair property he owns there. A rainfall is urgently needed for corn growth as moisture remains scarce. Creditors plan to liquidate the general merchandise stock of E L Jenkins in Powell. Jenkins serves as postmaster there with liabilities around 8,500 and stock invoices near 1,300.
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Chirnside
G. A. Seeber
Grand Island
Carmony
Endicott
E. L. Jenkins
Powell
Jenkins
H Y McCloskey Candidacy Cited For County Treasurer Nomination
The article notes H Y McCloskey has lived in Fairbury for 37 years and built a large business. It praises his courtesy and integrity as key for public office and recalls his strong showing as police judge in last spring's city election.
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H. Y. McCloskey
Fairbury
Taylor Physician and Surgeon Advertises Office Location
J. Taylor, physician and surgeon, lists confinement cases available with cash payment. Office located first door west of Lumber Yard. Phone number provided.
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the Steele City Press
Steele City
Curis Hickey
Curs
T. Wyatt
Republic
Catlin
Jefferson County
Fairbury Chautauqua
Rain
A. M. Earhart
Town
Harry M
Seattle
Wash
Carl
Union Pacific
North Platte
Fowler
James Chirnside
Jim
Sheriff’s Office
Eunice Sutton
Oklahoma
Ioa
Mrs. T. Willey
Taylor
C. 1. Clark
Mary
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