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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-03-03

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SULLIVAN, March 1.-The business of the con
vention was begun by electing John c. CLANCY
chairman of the county central committee and
I. H. HALEY secretary of the same. The conven-
vention in all its deliberations was conducted
with dignity, and all the committees selected are
good men, Following is a list of delegates to
the State convention of April II: James A Har-
per, John Rotrammel VIM G. Young.
Following is a list of delegates to the con
gressonal convention, to be held at Vim
cennes on April TO- James A. Harper, Elijah
Dilley, VIM. Pitser, W. s. Maple J.W. Burnett,
Geo. Love, John T. Hays, Marshal Exline.
Delegates to the State convention of June IS:
Clint. Coulson, Thos. Burton, Thos. A Mason,
VIM. p. O'Haver, John H. Strain, Robert Mas
sic J. A. Harper, E. D. Dennison.
A resolution was passed instructing the dele
gates to use all honorable means to secure the
nomination of VIM. G. Young as delegate to
the national convention at Chicago. The fol
lowing resolution was also passed. without dis
senting vote
Resolved by the Republicans of Sullivan county in
mass convention assembled That Col. w. w. Dudley,
account of his eminent ability a statesman his
patriotism and bravery soldier, his honesty and
integrity both a public officer and private citizen,
is the choice of the Republicans of this county for
Governor at the ensuing election"
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GREENcAsTLE, March 1.-The Republican mass
county convention assembled in the court house
at 1 o'clock P. NJ. Despite the very unfavorable
weather the courtroom was filed to overlooking
with Republicans from all parts of the county.
Major j. G. Dunbar, chairman Of the county
central committee, called the convention to or
der, and Major Jonathan Birch was elected
chairman. g. j. Langsdale and A. A. Smith
were elected secretaries. The organization of
the central committee was perfected by making
Jonathan Birch chairman, with power to select
the secretary. A resolution indorsing the con-
duet of Major Dunbar as chairman of the central
committee also, resolution expressing the con-
fidence of all in the Republican party and its
unity in Putnam county and resolution indoors
ing and commenting the official conduct of
Senator Benjamin Harrison, Lieut. Governor
Thomas Hanna and State Senator S. F. Lockridge
were adopted The convention was addressed
by Senator Loekridge, Lieut., Governor Hanna
and D. E. Williamson.
The following are the delegates to the State
convention to select delegates to Chicago: NJ.
A Moore, S F. Loclridge, L. B. Smith, Joseph
Stoner John W. Raglan, Dr. Fordyce,
The following delegates were selected to the
June State convention: G. j. Langsdale E. t.
Lane, W. Mason, j. F. Darnall, John G. Dun
bar, James II. FoT, T. L. Watkins, Addison
Daggy, Lycurgus Stoner, James Farris, Lemuel
Johns, Joseph B. Sellers, j. A. Keller Jordan
Order.
The delegates go to all the conventions with
out instructions. The convention was very har-
rnonious, and the outlook is excellent for a full
Republican vote in this county
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Lifting the Debt of a Church.

BosToN. March AT the First Baptist
Church on Columbus avenue, to-day, Pastor c.
B. Crane announced that he would omit the
regular sermon, as there was moro important
duty He called Deacon Lansing Willis
to the platform. Willis said there was
debt of $4,000 resting upon the church,
and it was his greatest desire that it should be
wiped out. Years ago he had resolved to set
aside sum each year to purchase a farm te
which he could retire in his old age, and this
amount he would now give toward the cancella-
ton Of the church's Indebtedness. He then
called for further, gifts and in less than an hour
the entire $50, 00Gwa subscribed, the doxology
sung, and the congregation dismissed with a
benediction
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PERILS AT SEA.
The Grew Of Sinking Vessel Rescued by
the Boats Of British Steamer.

BALTIMORE, Ma, March 1.r-Captain Amlet,
of the British steamship Mentmore, who arrived
from Liverpool this morning reports that he had
very heavy weather during the voyage, and that
when off the banks of Newfoundland he became
encompassed by icebergs from which it was i'm
possible to eXtricate the ship without damage.
The result was that in the midst Of the fogs and
the darkness Of night the steamer struck one of
these immense floating bodies, tearing q hole in
her bow 50 large that the remainder of her voy-
age was not without apprehensions as to her
safety. She however, proceeded. and on the
29th ult., at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, when
thirty-six miles east of Cape Henry came in
sight of the schooner Jacob kinkle, WaterlOgged
and breaking up. The crew We're signaling the
steamer for assistance Captain Amlet sent off
the boats and brought the men TO the steamer
who gave their names as Jacob Hazelton, mas
. ter, Of Ba1negat, N. j.. Robert Lining, mate
Jersey City; j. W Pharo steward, Barnegat, \.
J., and John Harvey, John Hofgreen and Mar
tin Gust, foreigners.
Captain Hazelton says he had previously hailed
an American ship which was not more than half
4 mile distant, and while he is confident that
they must have been seen and their condition
known, she Kept on her course. rs though moth
ing was happening. The weather was very cold
They were nineteen hours in this exposed state,
some in the rigging and all expecting the vessel
to 60 down at any moment, when the boats from
the Mentmore reached them
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Franklin County.

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BRooKvILLE, March 1.-The Republicans of
Franklin county met in convention here to-day.
AT o'clock P. NJ the convention was called to
order by the chairman of the county central
committee. j. w. Killen was chosen to preside,
and George F. OByrne was made secretary.
Following is list of delegates to the State
convention to nominate State ticket: Perry
Shultz, Conrad Hull, James Buckley, Charles
F. Jones, A. M. Tucker, George W. Kimble, L.
Day, Atwel Morgan.
Delegates to district convention: J. w. Mer
rill, Peter Quante, j. w. Killen, W. II. Jones,
w. H. Green, W. II. Hammond, John O'Hair,
Hugh West.
Delegates to State convention of April II: J.
F. McKee, Samuel Davis w. l.. Day.
Delegates were also appointed to the congress
sional, senatorial and joint representative con
venton, and a new central committee elected.
On the adjournment of the convention the new
committee met and organized by electing Charles
f. Jones chairman, Geo. F. O'Byrne secretary,
and j. Mckee treasurer
The convention was not very largely attended,
on account of the bad weather, but the feeling is
good, and there is no installing the fact that
Franklin county Republicans are awake and in
earnest.
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Allen County.

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Fort WAYNE, March 2.-The Allen county
Republican convention, yesterday, selected ten
delegates and ten alternates to the State conven-
ton of April II, for the selection of delegates
from the State at large to the national
convention; twenty-five delegates and twenty
five alternates to the congressional convention at
Auburn, April 10, for selection of district dele
gates to the national convention, and also twenty
five delegates and twenty-five alternates to the
State convention of June 10. The delegates to
the convention of April II, are: H. G. Hartman,
D. L. Petit Amos H. Murphy, John A Corba
ley, R. S. Knode, David N Foster, II. Fl. Rob
inson, w. l.. Petit, r. S. Robertson and Fred.
F. Boltz.
The delegates to the State convention of June
10, are: John Nail, Joseph Summers, Joseph w.
Hersh, John W. Hayden, H, c. Hanna, Arthur
Dodge, o. A. Simons, Hugh Stewart, Geo. Hum
phrey, Charles W. Orr, N Barnard, A. R. Walt
ers, Robert Stratton, Frank Gibson, S. L. Lewis
Lewis Butler William Kelsey, William Lattery
E. N. Davenport, Ben Webster, Allen NJ Hart
SELL John G, Mack W. W. Walford, L. NJ
Ninde and j. B. White.
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Clinton County.

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FRANKFORT, March /. The Republican county
convention was the largest political gathering
for years. Hon. B. X. Higinbotham presided
Short and telling speeches were made by the
chairman and DR.. ]. N. c.. Adams, Hon. S. o.
Bayless and J. B. Cheadle. The name of Gen
eral Sherman was cheered to the echo. The
convention to nominate a county ticket was
called for June T. The following are the dele
gates to the different conventions:
State convention-M. H. Belknap, J. R.
Cooper, G. T. Williams, W. P. Cooper, Edwin
Irwin David Carter, J. r. Whjteman, J. J. Raney,
A. Bdntrager, l.. s. Baker Robert Carrish, j.
N. G. Adams, David Paul and II. M. Baum
To Upton convention, April 10-Hon. S. o.
Bayless Captain S. G. Montgomery w. H.
Jenkins, Joseph Heavilon DR.. Parker I. c.
Davidson, A BuntTsjer, John Barnett, A W.
Ward, James r. Cooper, Dr. w. II. Hornady,
Harry Walters. J. r. Shaier, James A. Price.
Convention Of April II, at Indianapolis
B. K. Higinbotham, j. G. Suit, D. McKensie,
jim Richey, Robert A. Clark
The new central committee organized by the
election of w. H. Hart, chairman, j. B. Chea
die, secretary. The delegates to nominate the
next congressman from the Ninth district are
w. H. Hart, j. J. Caldwell Dick Richey, John
George George l. Williams, J. r. Cooper, Ike
Richey, Frank Auble, John Whitcomb, Marion
Welty, Elias CAMPBELL John Detrick, Josiah
Moyor
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Montgomery County.

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'RAwFoRDsv1LLE, March 1.-The Republic
al OF Montgomery county met in the court
hlse at 1Go'clock to-day for the purpose Of or
giving county central committee and select
IL delegates to the 'tarious conventions Prof
j.. Campbell IVES chosen chairman, and T. H.
BhcCaln wa. made secretary. The following
we appolr Ted members Of the central commit
t JOINS S. Brown, T. H. B, Mccain, T. D.
DIVA, W. T. Brush, John r. Robinson, Mike
Icy, T. L. Stilwell, and Henry Wasson
ne following were appointed delegates to the
GATE convention: M. d. Whik, w. w. Thorn
on, D. w Girard, w. A. Stafford, J. L. Davis,
A. E. Nicholson, and JEFF Scot.
The following were appointed delegates to the
congressional convention: G. w. Hadley, r.. y.
sryant, Z G. Elston, Il. II. B, Mccain, H. T,
taig, w T. Brush, and J. s. Brown.
The following were appointed delegates to the
ldicial convention: n D. Brown, Henry w.
tarding, Richard Break, NJ. W. Bruncr. Jacoh
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Fountain County,

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CONVICTION, March 1.-The Republican coun-
ty convention met at Veedersburg to-day. The
attendance was good and feeling of confidence
and harmony was expressed from all quarters
The delegates to the State convention are ]. b.
Young, S. H. Elwell, Albert Burnsides, Philip
5rubbs, Thomas Wideman, Samuel McIrwin H.
l. stilwell, Robert Camphell,.J. W, Orr, Il. G.
fartin and Jasper Roberts.
To the congressional convention: VIM H
pining, J. Fl. Brown, Enoch Robbins, Dr. G.
]. Coggins, Milton Leatherman, Dr. B. T.
bung, Andrew McBroom, E. II: Nebeker,
1exander Hall, A. S. Peacock and Elijah Earl.
Fhe county central committeewas reorganized
xth Isaac Raupt chairman and Perry Lewis
ssretary The following resolution was offered
ad unanimously adopted:
Resolved That learn with regret that dis
tguished fellow citizen Hon, f. M. Dice refuses to
la candidate for reelection In his official capacity
hhas been a credit to county and his retiremeut
FIN public life is loss the State mistakenly feel"
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General shanlLs for Governor.

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PORTLAND March l.-The Jay county Repub-
hcan convention, held here to-day, adopted the
following resolution:
Resolved, That find IN the character and public
acts of feowcitizen, General John p. G. Shauks
a eminently qualified for any Office within the
gift of the people That hereby heartily indorse
and earnestly recommend him a candidate for Gov
ernor believing he possesses those qualifications
necessary for the faithful and efficient discharge of the
duties devolving upon that officer He is Republican
by BIRTH training, education and observation. Every
thought, word deed and action public and private.
in accordance with Republican principles and no
~ , eo IN ,l IT, mas l'e
Independence. His spotess character his
bravery in the defense of the flag Of country his
erty, justice, and equitable laws in the national House
of Representatives for ten years, stamp him a
whom the people tRust with confidence the
chief magistrate of the State of Indiana
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Bartholomew County.

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COLUMBUS, March 1.-The Republicans of this
county held their convention to-day for the ap-
pointment of delegates to the general conven-
lions, and, notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather, every precinct was fully repre-
sented. The following list of delegates were Sc
lected
State convention, July 19-William Gilgam,
NJ. Hacker I. T. Brown, J. F. Matson, w H
Aiken, L. Mabley John Hayworth, George w.
Wright, A. w. Tratter, j. B, Anderson, T. E.
Smith, John Christine, r. L. Cawles Altwater.
Els. Carter, j. W. Vanwayi P. c. Stidham, R.
Little and George Fisher.
District convention April los. Stansifer, B.
F. Draper, Fl. W. Lambert, J. 1. Irwin, T.
Fulp c. L. Boynton, I. W. Raminger, Joel s.
Davis, JAS Taylor, J. Rice, F. B. Norton.
The central committee was reorganized, and
Joseph l. Irwin and Marshall Hacker selected
chairman and secretary, respectively. =
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THE NOTES OF PREPARATION.
Indiana Republicans Actively at Work
Preparing for the Campaign.
A Large'Number of Conventions Held on Sat-
urday-Lists of Delegates Chosen
and Preferences Expressed.
Morgan County.
e indianapolis journal.

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MARTINsvILLB, March 1.-The Republicans of
Morgan county met in mass convention to-day
a very large attendance. Colonel Oyler being
present, addressed the convention in his usual
vigorous and happy manner.
Following are the names Of the delegates to
the State convention, April II: Syl. Barnard,
L. s. Kelley, D. Wilson, J. U. Gregory, II. G.
Hodges
Delegates to the State convention June 49,
Henry Bourne, Thomas II. Dixon, Casper Lingle,
Stephen Gregory, Henry Roster D. Wilson, j.
s. Thompson, Robert Musser, e. F. Branch,
Thomas Singleton W. H. Brown, E. v Wiley.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved. That recognizing as we do, our dis
tingushed feow-citzen Colonel w. w. Dudley as a
well fitted and qualified to serve the people of In
diana in the capacity of Governor, we therefore earn
esty request him to permit his TO be placed be-
fore the Republican State convention candidate
for the said position; that with him the standard
bearer of party in the coming political contest IN
this State we feel assured that shall again march
forward to victory.
Resolved That the delegates of Morgan county to
the State convention be and they are hereby recon-
mended 70 cast the vote of this county for Hon. S. T.
Oyler of johnson county for acknowledgements so
long as in their Judgment it may be advisable to do
Resolved, That recognizing the faithful and eff
Gent services of the member of the State central
committee of the Fifth congressional district, Mr.. e.
f. Branch wedesre to most heartily ndorse his action
as a member of said committee and hereby recon-
mend to representatives to the congressional dis
trct convention to their most earnest endeavors
TO have him continued the committeeman from this
district"
Pending the adoption of the resolutions Major
Len Ferguson addressed the convention. Mr..
Ferguson has hitherto been the leading Green
hacker in this part of the State. He pledged
his support to the Republican cause and ticket.
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Vigo County.

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TERRE HAUTE March 1.-The Republicans of
Vigo county in convention to-day, appointed the
following delegates to the State convention:
Messrs. R. N Hudson, r. W. Thompson, Fl. H
Boudinot w. r. McKeen, D. w. Minshall, H
D. Scott NJ. N. Smith, L. D. Thomas, Simon
Schwartz and w. w. Caste.
The following were selected as delegates to the
congressional conventions Messrs. 1. Fl G. Royse
Frank Russell, H. G. Pugh R. N. Hudson, r. s.
Tenant, Edwin S. Ellis, George W. Faris
Joseph H. Briggs, A, H. Kildow, Samuel Con
nor, Alexander Thomas, Jesse Robertson, W. H
Berry, G, W. Lockman, Sanford Ripley, Ephraim
Kester, Polk Stevens, c. II. Morgan, l. e. Car
son, Wiley o. Black, John Fl. Rippetoe, R.
Brotherton. jr., j. NJ. Hull, Jonathan Lee and
Edward johnson.
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Chicago's Government Building.

CHICAGO, March 2.-Colonel G. A. c. Smith.
who has been here some days examining into
the construction of the government building has
the roof of the mailing room consists of glass,
supported by iron stringers, and on account of
settlement one of these pieces of iron recently
broke and fell to the floor. He does not hest
tate to say the building is in very bad condi-
ton. While he does not apprehend danger of
falling, heintimates that pieces of iron and stone
may Become detached. The foundation, hesays,
was not properly laid and, sinking at one end
raises the opposite end of the Building He
says the tile floor Is poorly laid with bad
quality of cement, and maintains the building
needs complete overhauling
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BLOOMINGTON, March 1.-The mass Repub
lican convention to-day at the courthouse was
perhaps the largest that Republicans ever held
so early in the campaign, and it was as harmoni-
Gus as it was large, every action being taken
with unanimity though the different modes of
procedure were thoroughly and enthusiastically
discussed Hon. w. P. Browning was made
chairman, and W. A. Gabe and Walter Bradfute
the State central committee was carried out.
Quite spirited discussion was called forth by
resolution demanding the arrest and trial of
Lawson E. Mckinney, who was a Republican of
fetal and proved defaulter to the amount of
SIC, 600. The convention was unit on his de-
served punishment, but the policy of the conven-
ton making such demand caused the differ
ence of opinion. The resolution was adopted.
A resolution was also unanimously adopted in
dorsing Hon G. d. McLahlan for Congress. He
is one of the leading Republicans of Monroe
county, and a splendid orator. Hon. j. e. Hen
icy was Endorsed for prosecutor, and Hon. H. c.
Duncan for circuit judge.
The names Of the delegates are as follows
State convention in June: Nat. N. Hill, ].
g. McPheeters, jr., N. E. Mathews, J. B. MILKY,
III. F. Dillman w. M. Alexander, Henry Euer,
G. NJ. Houston, John p Harold.
Delegates for the congressional convention:
VIM. F. Browning, r. E Foster G. F. Dodds,
DR.. J. G. MePheeters, W. B. +. Treat, j. D.
Urmey, James Eller, DR.. J. H. CASTOR DR.. Nc
Lahlan, N Findley, F. M. Stephenson, Thomas
J. RAIDER, VIM Staley, D. +. Carson, James NJ.
Rogers, John E. Barton, John Campbell.
To the State convention April II: Enoch
Fuller, H. G. Duncan, D. V, Buskirk, Frank E.
Worley.
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wingert E. c. snyder,T H. B. Mccain, George
Runiyan, L. ]. Coppage, G. II. Branan, E. II.
Moody, John Peterson, Frank Phillips, G. Roun--
tree, j. o. Mccormick, S. NJ Warbritton, B. Y.
Hall and Oren Stoddard.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted
Resolved, by the Republican patty Of Montgomery
county, in convention assembled That the name
gressionaf convention of the Eighth district as
candidate for Congress- and that delegates this
day appointed to said convention be and hereby
instructed to vote for and all honorable to
secure his nomination
The convention then adjourned The best of
feeling prevailed throughout the deliberations of
the convention, and the Republicans are starting
out in better trim than in years gone by, and
every indication is favorable for the party.
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Shelby Prohfbitionists and Democrats.

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SHELBYILLE, March 1.-The advocates of
prohibition in Addison township convened at
the mayrs office, last night, and nominated
full township ticket. Frank Sexton presided
over tn meeting, and James L. Gapp acted as
secretay. The ticket is as follows: Trustee,
Ezekia Barrett; justices of the peace, John
Stewat and Samuel Workman; assessor, Isaac
ith3onstables, JAS l.. Capp and VIM. Thralls.
Prohibitionists have an organization in
this ctlnty one of the rules being that they viii
suppot nc. man for Office who will not support
their finciples
Thdollowing ticket was placed in nomination
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Washington County.

Special TO the Indlanap0Is Journal.
SALEM, March 1.-The Republican county
convention organized by electng Harvey Morris
chairman and Thad Huston secretary. The fol-
lowing delegates were chosen to ele State nom
mating convention to be held at indianapolis
June 49, Harvey Morris, D. NJ Alspaugh, S. D.
Sayles, D. W. Huston, Dr. Isaac Ferree, George
Grim, Horace McGinnis, John s. McPheeters, E.
s. Lemon, j. NJ Nunemakep
To the convention at indianapolis April II, to
choose delegates to the national convention D.
NJ Alspaugh, Harvey Morris, and D. S, SayIes
were chosen delegates. The delegates were
instructed to cast the vote of Washington coun-
ty for Thad Huston, of Salem, for Secretary of
State,
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SPENCER, March 1.-The Owen county Re
publican convention met at the court house to-
day at l o'clock and appointed the following
delegates to the State convention:
J. R. Henry Edward Wigal, ], W. Vest, j.
E. Hutser j. e. Harrison A. B. Hensley, w. r.
Trent Fred Coats Joel Dillon, NJ G. Stevenson,
w. 1. Overstreet Jonathan Branham, Tunis
Everly, ]. f. Lawson, E. r. Bladen, Nathan c,
Gray.
Delegates to the congressional convention;
DR.. L. Ritter, Vim. Buchanan, Edward Deyore,
I: D. StillweI, D. P. Campbell, A. 3. Milligan,
Henry Hddson, Dr. j. N. Slown, John Hoch-
stetler, A. W. Dyer, I. A. Mcknight, Nelson
Bro6h Allen Wark.
The convention was harmonious and every
thing was done in a business like manner.
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Hancock Coanty Democrats.

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GREENFIELD, March 1.-The Democrats held
apSpular vote conventonin Center township to-
day to select men for April election. The tick
ct nominatedls For trustee, John L. Fry; for
justices of TIN piece, William L. Clark, George
Barnett and William H. Cooling; constables,
Ruel j. Stephens, Lafayette Slifer and A. c..
Tyner TIE fight for trustee was strong, as
there were sveral lie aiding candidates, bst the
worst usedIp man on the ticket was Elijah B.
Grose, for trustee. The Republican ticket will
be nominated ABOUT March is.