The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-06-05
SOME JUNE BALLOTINGS.
SCHOOL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ELECTED
Republican Soreness Over Result In Cas'
nad raystte-Fifty Ballots Taken
IN Pusnam-Other State Nsws-Gas
For Fort wayne-NOtes, Fec.

PERU, Jane 3--[special. John r. Larimer
was elected county superintendent of public
schools this afternoon. W. A. Woodring, the
present incumbent, expected reelection 10 a
second term. but much to the surprise Of him
self and friends his name was not even an
nounced. The trustees are evenly divided
politically, there being seven republicans and
seven democrats As the auditor is repub-
lican, and having the deciding vote in case OF .
tie, there was no possible chance for demo-
crat. Tho affair created considerable unfayors-
bic comment aud has caused much dissatisiae-
ton in the republican ranks, because OF Wood
rings defeat. He made very acceptable
superintendent, and was justly entitled to a
second term.
GREESsBURG, June 3. Especial - The
township trustees Of this county stand ive re-
publicnns 10 four democrats. On Saturday
last the five republicans met and caucuscd out
Luther Braden, the brother Of a trustee for
school superintendent. To-day the board met
and the Eve republicans voted for Bradeu. He
is elected over Supt. Jenkins, the most conf
petent man We have ever had. Braden is q
mere boy. and without experience or COM
potency. Such Is politics rs connected with
the public schools.
MARTINsvuIE. June 3-fSpecial. james
ii. Henry was to-day reelected superintendent
One OF the republican trustees was absent, but
Henry received nine out OF the thirteen votes;
two OF the trustees voting for him were demo
Gratis. lie has made a very satisfactory super
intendent during the past four years, and now
enters on a third term, with the respect OF
everybody. Ills opponents in the race we're
Fred Monical OF Brooklyn and Presly Smith OF
Paragon.
HARTFoRD CITY, June Especial. To
day j. a. Hindman Of this city, young and
promising attorney. graduate OF the VAL
paraiso schools, aud one OF the most eloquent
and impressive speakers in this part OF the
state, and. above all, a democrat, every inch OF
him, was elected county school superintendent
This selection meets with universal favor
among the democrats.
JASPER, June 3.--fSpecial. Andrew ".
Sweeney, who has served as county supsrin-
tendent OF Dubois county for several years. de.
clining TO be candidate for fifth reelection,
the board OF education to-day elected Prof.
Geo. r. Wilson. one Of the beet teachers IN the
county 10 oil the position. The selection is a
n good one and gives general satisfaction.
SPENCER, June Especial. Prof. G. W.
Williams. the democratic candidate for county
superintendent was elected to-day by the
township trustees over Joseph Williams. re-
publican, the balloting resulting IN 70 5 in
favor Of the former.
DECATUR June s. Especial - John z.
Snow was unanimously reelected county SUI
psrintendont Of schools for Adams county by
the township trustees. to-day. IIo has already
served three consecutive terms and had no OPP
position.
WABASH, June Especial. The spirited
fight which has been waged in this county over
the Office OF county school superintendent,
ended to-day BY the selection OF Prof. i. o.
Dale, principal of the Somerset schools.
GREENFIELD, June :. Especial The town
ship trustees net to-day and elected Quitman
Jackson superintendent Of the county schools
Tor the ensuing two years. He is well qualified
Tor the position, and worthy democrat
COSNERSVlIIF June a-rSpecial r r.
Ihiebaud was elected county superintendent
over j. 5. Gamble, present incumbent, and Z.
q. Harning OF the courthouse ring. Much re-
publican soreness results.
SEYMOUR, June Especial -Prof. W. B.
Hack was this afternoon reelected county
school superintendent by unanimous vote.
The general opinion is that he is the right man
II the right place.
PRIScEroH, June Especial. AT meet
ing OF the township trustees to-day Thomas w.
Cumen. democrat. was elected superintendent
OF the county schools, succeeding W. d. Rob
inson. republican.
CRAwFoRDsvILLE, June Especial ii. S.
Zook OF Waynetown. q democrat was elected
county superintendent here this afternoon by
the trustees OF the county. vice W, W. Ewing,
republican.
BRAzII, June Especial w. II. ChilIson.
present incumbent and Democrat was to-day
elected unanimously and By reclamation 10 his
second term Of the county superintendency.
LAPoRTE, June 3.-lSpecial. AT a meeting
here to-day OF the township trustees, o. L.
Gslhreth was unanimously reelected county
school superintendent
LEBANON, June Especial. Strange n.
Cragun vas reelected county superintendent
after baloting all afternoon, by Andrew Per-
kips' vote.
GREENcAsTLE. June 3.-[Special. Francis
Lyon, democrat of this place, was elected
county superintendent to-day on the fftieth
ballot