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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1916

Page

4

Republican convention aims for free unpartisan process

Former New Jersey Governor Franklin Murphy, as national committeeman, promotes a June convention in Chicago described as the freest and most untrammeled in party history. He says progressives and old Republicans will unite, with uninstructed delegates and no prearranged deals. Also notes births, illnesses, and local library events in the town.

Chicago Franklin Murphy New Jersey National Congress Hotel Murphy East Republican Party Chi Caeg Wimple Cat Heart Pete Perkins

Farm Deed Transfers Wanatah Property to Michigan Car Firm

Thomas Wonnelly and Mrs Leeds and Mrs Mullen share a third each in the Wanatah farm. Haskell Barker Car Company records deed with $4,832 revenue stamps claiming $4.832 million value for about 15 parcels and all appurtenances. Deed signed by W. J. McBride, president of Haskell & Barker.

Wanatah Thomas Wonnelly Leeds ‘and Arts Mullen Mesdames Leeds the Herald Trans- Hasket & Barker W. J. McBride Haskell & Barker Company Joseph Edward W. Schlene Schlene Kerschalske Kerschafske

Candidates file for March primaries in Erie County

The list shows Democrat Daniel Vader and several Republicans including Carl Ahlgrim and Abram Logan filing declarations with County Clerk Bielefeldt for March primaries. Other candidates appear with the Secretary of State, and many more are expected to declare by February 5.

Bielefeldt Daniel P. Vader Chris J. ‘Bielefeldt Carl J. Ahlgrim Abram L Logan Carl Pusch Harry M. Miles John Hipp Thomas F. Crumpacker S. W.larsen J. N. Kelly Charles Shultz Secretary of State James F. Gallaher J.C. Travis L. E B. Kunkel H. W. Worden R. H. Moore Ben Rees Thomas M.herrold Gus Krueger E. A. Rowley James Dilworth John C. Richter Laporte

Primary Law Interpretations Spark Debate Over Second Choice Votes

The state primary commission argues second choice votes apply to most nominations, but not for U S senator and governor, causing questions about inconsistent rules. Officials, party leaders, and county chairs seek clarity as ballots and filing deadlines loom, with Democrats, Republicans, and Progressives each to use colored ballots in the upcoming primary. Ben butterworth death noted in Laporte, and local officials report resignations and community updates as the town navigates regulatory interpretations and election preparations.

Thie Commission United States W. H. Thompson W. W. Spencer W. A. Bastian Indianapolis Ralston Congress Secretary of ‘State Circuit Court Interpretation Commission

Receiver Orr Takes Charge In Colborn Co. Proceeding

In Indianapolis federal court James H. Orr today assumed the receiver role for Colborn Co. after appointment by Judge Anderson. Orr replaces M. A. Cushman who briefly held the post. Cushman was appointed Wednesday by Judge Crumpacker at the request of S. W. Larsen, a local employee creditor. The Roddis Lumber and Veneer Co. of Wisconsin filed the bankruptcy petition in Indianapolis.

Colborn Co A. R. Osborn Company Indianapolis James H. Orr Anderson Orr M. A. Cushman H. L. Crumpacker S. W. Larsen Roddis Lumber and Veneer Company Wisconsin

Fair Circuit Formed by Northern Indiana Associations

Nine northern Indiana fair associations met at the Oliver hotel in South Bend and formed the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan Fair circuit. F C Mann of LaPorte elected president and J W Dorland secretary. The circuit aims to fix county fair dates with representatives from Crown Point Valparaiso LaPorte Goshen South Bend Kendallville Bremen Logansport Bourbon and other points listing scheduled dates and delegates.

Crown Point Fred Weber A. N. Wagner T. J. ‘Deitrick Logansport Je D. ‘Cuter H Kammerer A ‘Culcahy Bourbon We ‘Parks

Porter Grand Jury Ends Session with Indictments

The Porter grand jury, active since December, reported to Judge Loring and was dismissed. About fifteen indictments were prepared but sealed pending arrests. Jurors toured the jail, county farm, and courthouse, praising overall conditions but recommending repairs, a safer heating plant, and improved toilet sanitation.

Porter Loring Court House Funk

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