Iowa
Old Press
Lineville Tribune
Lineville, Wayne County, Iowa
May 2, 1918
Austin & Austin, Publishers
Passing Of A Prominent Citizen
Was a Resident of This Community for More than Half Century
-Prominent in Financial and Church Circles
The people of this community were shocked and grieved beyond
expression when they learned of the rather sudden death of W. B.
Wasson last Thursday, whose serious illness had not been known to
many of them. His illness that of pneumonia, was of less than a
week's duration, although he had been slightly ailing for a week
or more previous to his death. The deceased has been a resident
of this community for more than sixty years, was president of the
First National Bank at the time of his death and has been
prominently identified with [illegible text] The subject of this
life sketch, William Benjamin Wasson, was the son of Mr. J. D.
and Mrs. Mary E. Wasson. He was born in Morgan county, Ill., May
20, 1848, and died in Lineville, Thursday, April 25th, 1918, aged
69 years, 11 months and 5 days. Mr. Wasson's father moved to
Decatur county, Iowa in 1854 where the boy was reared and
educated. Mr. Wasson was married to Miss Alice Elson, of Clio,
Dec 17, 1874. His first wife having died, August 4, 1896, he
married again to Miss Hattie Rouse in 1902. His second wife lived
only a little over a year, dying April 27, 1904. Mr. Wasson was
the father of six children, five girls, Mrs. Mary O. Lawson, Mrs.
Eliza L. Grismore, and Misses Jettie D., Francis, Eleanor and
Edna Vivian, and one son. The son died in infancy, and the last
three mention daughters are also dead. Mr. Wasson was converted
in early life, in the neighborhood of Mt. Olive church, and
became first, a member of the United Brethren church, but
afterwards of the Methodist Epsicopal church, South, in which he
lived until death transferred him to the "Church of the
First Born" in Heaven. Mr. Wasson leaves behind him mourning
his loss, besides his two daughters, mentioned, a sister, Mrs. P.
Jordan of Indianola, Iowa, two half sisters, Mrs. Alice Sterling
and Mrs. Hazel Sinderson, both of Denver, Colorado, and 13 grand
children, sons and daughters of Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. Grismore.
And besides these a host of friends and life associates. Mr.
Wasson served his country as a soldier in the civil war, as a
member of Company D. 51st Infantry of Mo. He has been a resident
of and engaged in business in Lineville for 25 years. The greater
part of his time he has given to the banking business, in
connection with the First National Bank. He has been for a number
of years president of this bank and held that important office at
his death. Mr. Wasson was a strong character. There was nothing
weak or effeminate about him. He had most decided opinion of his
own. When he believed it, and when he made up his mind regarding
a question of any importance, it was the end of all controversy
so far as he was concerned. Such men are invaluable to any
community. They may seem harsh at times, but their unswerving
steadfastness and consequent reliability should take out whatever
little sting there may be in their seeming harshness. Mr. Wasson
loved an honest man, for his honesty. With him it was not a
question as to what a man might be worth in dollars, but, is he
honest? Was the question that took presence. And he was always a
friend to that kind of a man. He was a member of the church in
deed. Not just in name and to be polite and fashionable. At the
hour for service he was always there. And he was a Sunday school
boy up to the last Sunday-always present. Another good man is
gone from us, not to return. Who is there to take his place? In
the community, the business interests, civil concerns, the
church, and the wide circle of friends he will be missed. The
funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, South, in
Lineville, April 28, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the pastor in the
ritual order, Rev. Mr. Trotter, an old-time friend of the family
preaching the funeral sermon. After the services at the church,
the remains were conveyed to the Evergreen cemetery and lain away
to rest.
Death Of Oldest Citizen
Was Past 94 Years of Age and Had Lived on the Farm Where he Died
for More than 50 Years.
In the death of Samuel Jones at his home a mile west of Lineville
on last Thursday marked the passing of our oldest citizen as well
as one of the most highly respected resident. He was past 94
years of age at the time of his death and had resided on the farm
where he died for about fifty years. He retained his strength and
faculties to a remarkable degree, for one who had reached such an
advanced age. He could be observed working about the home almost
any day by passers and with in the last few weeks had walked
(unable to read - tape blacked out several lines) Jones, was born
in -------, county, Ohio, June 23, 1824 and died at Lineville,
Iowa, on Thursday April 25th, on his farm west of town on which
he has lived many years. At the time of his death he had attained
to the rare old age of 94. He served his country through the
civil war, enlisting in 1863 and was mustered out in 1866, at
which time he came to Wayne County, and has since engaged in
farming in the country. A patriot who showed his patriotism by
service in the time of his country's need; a loving husband and
kind father; and a neighbor and friend who could always be
trusted in the time of need; can a better memorial be written?
Mr. Jones was twice united in marriage and to both unions nine
children were born of whom three survive him; they are C. M. of
Kansas City and Frank and Mrs. Nettie Perkins of Lineville. The
funeral was held from his late residence conducted by Rev. R. O.
Pursell of the Methodist Episcopal church and the internment was
made in Evergreen Cemetery.
Attended Bakers Convention
B. B. Bragg, proprietor of the east side bakery, returned last
Thursday morning from Burlington, Iowa where he had been
attending a meeting of Trans-Mississippi Master Bakers
Association, which was in session in that city last Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday. This association is made up of bakers of
the states of Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska, and when all
were assembled in that historic city made quite a showing of
"doughmixers." Among other distinguished persons who
addressed the convention was Gov. Harding, of Iowa, and W. B.
Barney, State Dairy and Food Commissioner. Mr. Bragg, reports a
most interesting and instructive meeting of the Association.
S. E. Hillard for County Treasurer
In this issue of the paper is announced the name of S. E. Hillard
of Corydon for the nomination of the office of County Treasurer,
subject to the will of the Republican voters at the June
primaries. Mr. Hilliard has been a prominent business man of
Corydon for a number of years and on account of his ability and
trustworthiness his friends believe he will be an ideal candidate
for County Treasurer and if nominated and elected will perform
the duties of the office in a business like manner and will be
the equal of any of the past efficient officials of that office.
1917-18 Term Of School Closes
Large Class of Graduates --Successful Term-Interesting Closing
Exercises
Last Saturday closed a prosperous and well rounded out year for
the Lineville schools. Harmony and progress marked these past
months, and the closing week of Commencement was typical of the
year. Everything went off smoothly.
On Sunday, [illegible text].
On Wednesday and Thursday evenings the Senior class presented its
play "What Happened to Jones" to full houses. The
"S. R. O." sign had to be hung at the door, and later
taken down. $125 was taken in; Lydon Rockhold was manager; Mrs.
Holloy, of Des Moines, the coach deserves praise and credit for
her ability to get expression and interpretation out of her
proteges. It would be hard to single out stars in the play cast,
but Boyd Leachman ranked well in the "lead" as Jones.
Pauline Coontz made an excellent Alvina Starlight, an
"O.M."
The Commencement exercises were held at the High school
auditorium on Friday evening and the program as published in last
weeks paper was carried out. A large crowd was present, who
greatly enjoyed the program especially the scholarly and
instructive address delivered to the graduating class by Supt.
Rogers. His subject was "Character-Goal of Life," a few
of the striking features of which were self improvement the goal
of life, should be almost a religious duty. Plea for preparedness
for life, as part of self improvement. "There are no
get-rich schemes in life that will supplant and stand instead of
consistent hard work." Final plea for seniors to get college
education.
Rev Russell was delegated by Mr. Molleston president of the
board, to present the diplomas to the graduating class, which he
did in a few well chosen words.
Ten out of the eleven Seniors expect to attend college next year.
Marie Clark alone, will not be in the ranks of L.H.S. Alumni in
some college or university, or business college. This is a
remarkable record of itself. This class of 1918 has been a strong
one, introducing several original ideas, and managing its affairs
successfully. The Senior Recital Series of Lyceum numbers brought
five musical numbers to our city and the series more than paid
out financially. Out of the play and commencement receipts $55
was realized above expenses. This was donated by the class as a
sort of Memorial Fund to finish paying for the school Edison,
bought by student and teacher efforts this year. We now have the
Edison, 26 records-and it is completely paid for.
The out-of-town teachers have departed. Mr. Davis is attending
summer school at Kirksville State Normal School in Missouri. Next
year he will be at Bele Plains, Iowa. Miss Robinson went to
Trenton, but will spend the summer at Colorado Springs. Miss
Ferrell is teaching rural school near Sewall, Iowa. Next year she
will be at Carson, Ia. Later this summer she will attend summer
school at Chicago University. Misses Cora and Libbie Brown go to
summer school. Miss Cora is to teach at Carson, Ia., next fall.
Miss Barrett left for Grand River, and will later visit her home
in Nebraska and finally wind up the vacation at summer school.
Miss Forsythe left Saturday night for Oconomowoc, Wis.
Mr. Rogers goes into a law office at Klawath Falls, Oregon, for
the summer. He leaves Thursday via the southern route past Grand
Canyon up through Los Angeles, San Francisco and north to Klawath
Falls, situated just 12 miles from Crater Lake National Park. He
will be back the later part of August to start off next year's
labors.
During the closing of the commencement week there were several
school visitors. Mr. Mendanhall and Miss Rachel Smith of last
year's high school teachers, returned for a short visit. There
was a party for them Saturday night at Mr. and Mrs. Emory
Duden's.
Friday afternoon Supt. Roger's mother stopped off at Lineville on
her way to Southern Kansas. She visited the school, heard the
commencement exercises and left Saturday night.
Friday afternoon the 8th grade put on a pleasing program. Rev.
King delivered a short address and R. E. Molleston presented
their diplomas.
For County Attorney
In another column of this issue will be found the announcement of
W. H. Tedrow, of Corydon, as a candidate for the nomination of
County Attorney, subject to the will of the Republican voters at
the coming June primaries. Mr. Tedrow has been a resident of
Corydon for more than 25 years, is a prominent member of Wayne
County Bar Association and a successful lawyer. He has been
chairman of the Wayne County Republican Central Committee for the
past number of years, is an indefatigable worker and has the
reputation of accomplishing the things he undertakes to do in an
upright, moral and patriotic gentleman. If nominated and elected
County Attorney he will unquestionably prosecute all infractions
of the law that come under his jurisdiction, without fear or
favor. The writer has known, Mr. Tedrow for a great many years
and has always admired him for his sterling qualities, his
tenacity and success of undertaking his honorableness as a
citizen, his faithfulness to the principles of his party, and his
patriotism in the prosecution of the war.
A Remarkable Coincident.
At almost the same hour last Thursday the oldest and youngest
member of Jas. H. Roger Post, G.A.R., of this place passed away.
Those who were the principals in this remarkable coincident were
Samuel Jones 96 years and W. B. Wasson, aged 69 years, the former
being past 40 years of age and the latter just past 14 when they
enlisted for service in the Civil War, both of whom have been
prominent members of Jas. H. Roger Post at this place for many
years.
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Mark Morris and daughter, Ada, left last Saturday afternoon for
Los Angeles, Calif. They contemplate making their future home
somewhere in Southern Calif. But just where they had not decided
before they left here. They have been residents of our community
for a great many years, where they have many friends who will
regret their decision to move elsewhere, but join us in wishing
them health and happiness in their adopted home.
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It is reported that Y.B. Wasson, a prominent and well- known
citizen of Morgan Township, Decatur County, would be a candidate
on the Republican ticket for a Member of the Board of
Supervisors, of Decatur County. It is the opinion of his friends
over in Decatur that he is an ideal candidate for that position
and if elected would be the right man in the right place.
County Sunday School Convention
The annual convention of the Sunday schools of Wayne County will
be held in Humeston on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21 and 22. A
state worker will be present. A good program has been prepared
and subjects of interest to all Sunday school workers will be
discussed. There will be special music, and a good interesting
time, is promised all who attend.
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J. A. Kreider, the coal man, who was laid up part of last week at
his home on South Main street, with an attack of grippe, is able
to be around town again.
Obituary of Mary C. Wright
Was a Resident of Lineville for Almost 50 Years-Prominent in
Social and Church Circles.
Mrs. Mary C. Wright was born in Greene county, Indiana, May 22,
1850. In 1865 she came with her parents to Wapello county, Iowa
and shortly after to Wayne county. She taught school from the
time she was sixteen years of age until she was married Nov. 12,
1868, to George Taylor Wright. There were eight children
born-three of whom died in infancy. The other five are still
living. Mrs. Jessie Dent of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Evaline Curie,
Humeston, Iowa, Saylor Wright and Harry Wright of Kansas City,
and Rosewell J. Wright, of New York City. Evaline, Harry and
Rosewell were here at her death. She died April 25, at 2:30 a.m.
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curie of Humeston, Iowa. Mrs. Wright
had a keen, active mind. She was an affectionate wife, a kind and
loving mother-very proud of her children and ambitious for their
welfare. Her home was the meeting place for a large circle of
relations and acquaintances. It was a place of most generous
hospitality, especially for Presbyterian ministers. She was a
worthy helpmeet for Mr. George Taylor Wright, who was a public
spirited citizen and a successful lawyer had a multitude of
friends and associates. Over forty years ago Mr. and Mrs. Wright
became members of the Presbyterian Church in Lineville, of which
Mr. Wright was an elder and superintendent of the Sunday school
for many years. In fact, Mr. Wright was a member of the building
committee, when the church was constructed. Mrs. Wright was just
as active in the social life of the church as her husband was.
Mrs. Wright had a rare gift as a correspondent. She was
delightful letter writer and was peculiarly thoughtful of her
absent friends. Almost those who received her messages and
remembrances is her grandson, Sergeant Wright, who is in the aero
squadron in France. Three of her brothers were soldiers in the
civil war and just before her death she gave consent that her son
Rosewell should enlist. About two years before her death she
addressed a letter to her children and left it with her papers
suggesting the details of the funeral service and asking that it
be conducted in the Presbyterian church of Lineville by Rev. F.
A. Heizer if ------. Funeral services were held at the
Presbyterian church, Lineville, Iowa, Sunday April 29, at 11:30
a.m., conducted by Rev. Heizer of Audubon Co., Iowa assisted by
Rev. R. C. Russel of the M. E. church, and Rev. W. D. King of the
M. E. church, South, of this place, after which the remains were
tenderly laid to rest in the family burial lot at Evergreen
cemetery besides the remains of her beloved husband, who preceded
her to the great beyond twelve years ago.
Karl Sallman Announces for County Attorney
In another column of this issue will be found the announcement of
K. E. Sallman, of Corydon as a candidate subject to the will of
the Republican voters at the coming primaries. Mr. Sallman has
been a prominent worker and an able counselor in party circles in
this county for many years and needs no introduction by us to the
voters of this section, as he is personally known to almost
everyone of them. He is a prominent member of the Wayne County
Bar, an attorney of recognized ability, energetic and
resourceful, and if nominated and elected will administer the
duties of the office with credit in the profession and honor to
the county.
CLIO ITEMS
- Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Elson attended the funeral of B. F. Wasson
at Lineville on Sunday and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Wright went to
Lineville to attend the funeral of Mrs. G. F. Wright.
- A. A.. Shriver has bought of J. W. Ockerman his sixteen acre
strip in the southeast part of the Clio Corporation.
- Mr. Keawan and family of near Pleasanton who had been on L. F.
Hughes farm have moved to Clio and occupy the Murrel Owen
property.
- Mrs. Sarah Shipley, widow of the late Rev. Richard Shipley died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Rittie Preston Monday, and will
be buried Wednesday after services at 11 a.m. More next week.
- Rev. and Mrs. Phelps on Wednesday evening of last week
entertained at the parsonage the members of the Methodist choir.
About twenty guests enjoyed a delightful evening and partook of
an appetizing lunch.
- J. E. Scott, clerked part of last week for Mr. Wright, while
Hollie Souder was in Lineville on tooth business.
- There were Clio callers one day last week in the persons of a
roving band of horse traders, fortune telling gypsies. Business
in their line was not active and they soon moved on. No weeping.
No flowers.
LOGAN CHAPEL
- Mrs. Caroline Wilson spent Tuesday of last week with Mrs. Rena
Logan.
- Mr. and Mrs. Everett Judd and children and Mr. and Mrs. George
Judd spent Sunday at the Pixley home.
- Rolla Vaughn spent Sunday with the Belvel boys.
- This community was shocked by the news of the death of John
Holiday, which occurred Friday. Mr. Holiday was a member of the
Logan Chapel Aid Society and until he gave his services to Uncle
Sam, had made his home with his parents at Leon, Iowa. He was
engaged in work on the Bowsher farm the past summer and had many
friends in this community who will be very sorry to learn of his
death.
- Mr. and Mrs. Reece Logan spent Sunday and Sunday night at the
home of Mrs. Jep Vaughn.
- Say! You Goose Neck Bend corespondents, you stay on your side
of the "Bend" and leave the items at Logan Chapel to
us, as they are very scarce during the muddy season.
- Mrs. Gay Zimmerman called at the home of Mrs. J. H. Wilson
Thursday afternoon.
-Perry Wilson is stationed at Camp Sevier, S. C. and likes
soldier life fine. A letter was received last week by his mother,
saying he was well and would be out from under quarantine time
the first of the coming week.
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Marion Wasson, of Des Moines and Marion F. Stookey, and old and
prominent resident of Leon, visited relatives and friends in
Lineville Friday.
Alfred P. Perkins
Alfred P. Perkins was born March 27, 1843 in Franklin County,
Ohio, where he lived until the age of 14, when he moved with his
parents to Mercer County MO. Here he lived until 1864, when he
returned to Ohio and on May 18, enlisted in the Union Army. He
served his country until September 13, when he was discharged. On
leaving the army he settled on a farm in Decatur county, Iowa,
where he lived about 34 years. On December 19, 1872, he was
married to Frances E. Haymaker. To this union were born three
sons, all now living, J. W., of Lineville, J. E., in Colorado,
and Alva who lives in Allerton. In 1898 they moved to Allerton
where they lived until the death of Mrs. Perkins in 1907, after
which he made his home with the boys. In 1914 he took up a
homestead in Washington County, Colorado, where he lived three
years. Last spring he returned to Allerton and has since made his
home with his son, Alva, until his death on April 19th, at the
age of 75 years and 23 days. He has been in falling health the
past two years.
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Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lane, west of Woodland, were in town last
Friday transacting business and visiting friends and while here
Mr. Lane took occasion to visit the Tribune office to
renew his subscription for another year and to send a copy of the
paper to his son, Carl, who enlisted some weeks ago in the navy
and is now located with his company at Camp Decatur, Great Lakes
Naval Training Station, near Chicago.
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The remains of Simon C. Manchester, who died at Reading, Calif.
last week, arrived here last Friday and interred in South
Lineville cemetery on that date. The deceased was a former
resident of this neighborhood west of town, a son of the late
Isaac Manchester and a brother of John Manchester, west of the
Mineral Springs, but left here for the west more than 25 years
ago where he has since resided.
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Mrs. C. M. Jones of Kansas City, who was called here last week by
the illness and death of the former's father, Samuel Jones,
remained until the last of the week visiting relatives and
friends in their old home community.
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The Mineral Springs has purchased a new automobile truck which
they are now using for transporting mineral water and supplies to
and from the springs. The truck is a great convenience and time
saver and will no doubt add materially to the Springs efficient
service.
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Mrs. Leo Wallace and young son, of Des Moines, are visiting this
week at the home of her husband's mother, Mrs. S. W. Wallace, of
South Lineville.
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Rollie Bain and Joe Wasson of this place and Lloyd Bright son of
G. C. Bright, west of town are among those of this immediate
vicinity called in the last draft, and who reported at Camp Dodge
this week are now embarked on their career as U. S. soldiers.
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Mrs. Ruby Smith and daughter, Enid, of Chariton, who came down
Saturday to attend the funeral of the former's aunt, Mrs. Mary C.
Wright, and uncle W. B. Wasson here Sunday; returning home
Monday.
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George Moore, of Seymour, former County Auditor, but now
representing the Prairie Black Coal Co. of Centerville, was
looking after business matters here Monday.
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Mrs. Ann Browning of Mercer, who came up Sunday to attend the
funeral of W. B. Wasson, was a caller at the Tribune
office Monday to renew his subscription to the Tribune for
another year. She reports her husband, Bob Browning, a well
remembered former old time resident of this locality, who is now
in his 86th year, in good health and active for one of his years.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Varney of West Hill, went to Princeton Monday
for a visit at the home of his son "Chick" Varney and
family.
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Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Murphy are rejoicing over the arrival of a
fine little girl at their home in South Lineville last Saturday
morning.
Payment on Liberty Bonds Those who contemplate making
final payments on their Liberty Bonds at this time are requested
to do so not later than Saturday, May 4th. -First National Bank.
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Word was received here by telephone of the death on Tuesday of
"Uncle Bob" Bowsher, a prominent and widely known
citizen of Leon. The funeral will be held at Leon tomorrow,
Friday afternoon at 2:30.
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Miss Celestia Martin, of Ravanna, who has been visiting a few
days with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Martin of the east
part of town, and former neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Saylors of
West Hill, returned home Monday.
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Mrs. Laura Hardin, Grand Dist. Deputy of 18th district O.E.S. and
her friend, Mrs. Ella Jay of Chariton, came down last Monday and
attended an interesting meeting of the Southern Light Chapter
held here that evening the former acting in her official capacity
as inspector and Instructor of that order. The closing hour of
the lodge was spent by the members and guests in social pleasures
and enjoyment of a delicious lunch served by the Lodge
entertainment committee.
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John W. Perkins and family, of the east part of town, left the
first of the week for Kansas City at which place they contemplate
making their future home. Mr. Perkins and family have been
prominent and respected citizens of our community for many years
and their friends in this section will be grieved to learn that
circumstances compelled them to move elsewhere, but join with us
in wishing them health and prosperity in their new home wherever
it may be.
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Sunday evening the Misses Cora and Libby Brown entertained the
grade teachers and Miss Forsythe at a six o'clock dinner at their
home in South Lineville. An elegant three course dinner was
served by the hostess which was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present. The Brown sisters are especially noted for their
culinary art. The evening was spent in music and conversation and
all parted feeling they were royally entertained.
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Harvey Whan 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Whan, has been
quite ill during the past few days with some kind of stomach
trouble, which has confined him to his bed at their home in the
east part of town.
Announcements
Please announce my name as a candidate for the Republican
nomination for County Attorney of Wayne County, subject to the
primary election held in June. - W. H. Tedrow.
Please announce my name as a candidate for the nomination for
County Treasurer subject to the primary election of June 4th. -
S. E. Hilliard
Please announce my name as a candidate for the nomination of
County Attorney on the Republican ticket subject to the will of
the voters at the June Primaries. -K. E. Sallman.
Please announce my name as a candidate from Warren township for
the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court,
subject to the Republican primary of next June. - Geo. W. Cox
[submitted by C.A., Nov. 2003]