Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 249, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 October 1920 — HOME PAPER ON M'CRAY [ARTICLE]

HOME PAPER ON M'CRAY

NEWTON COUNTY VOTERS ARE INTERESTED IN GUBERNATORIAL CONTEST. The Newton County Enterprise of Kentland, one of the cleanest newspapers published, and edited by a thoroughly conscientious gentleman, Charles M, Davis, has the following to say about his neighbor, Warren T. McCray, the Republican candidate for governor of Indiana: The approaching election holds an especial interest to the voters of Newton county by reason of the fact that one of our native sons is a candidate for the high office of Governor. They have watched the progress of the campaign made by Warren T. McCray with growing pride, and are confident of his overwhelming election on November 2nd. Mr. McCray is making a dignified canvass of the state, and is given wonderful ovations everywhere he speaks. In all his speeches he has not once stooped to utter a single unkind word against his opponent, but has met the people openly and frankly and discussed with* them how he thought the governor’soffice should be. conducted, and what he proposed to do if elected. His Sntlemanly qualities, expressions of gh ideals, and his business training has inspired a confidence that few men in the political field can claitn. Mr. McCray’s honesty of purpose has impressed men and women of all classes and is bringing to him substantial support from all

quarters. It is but natural that the voters of Newton county are showing a lively and loyal interest in his campaign, not so much perhaps because the nominee for Governor happens to be Mr. McCray, but because it is an honor to the county, and especially this the youngest and one of the smallest counties in Indiana, to be.given this recognition. While our total vote will be small as compared to some of the larger counties, the per cent can be kept high, and that is really what will best express the confidence in the integrity of our home candidate and Show to the state at large an appreciation of the honor bestowed on a citizen of Newton county. And aside frota local pride it would be pretty difficult to prove to the average citizen of this county that their candidate was not especially qualified by every measure that may be applied to fill the high office of Governor of Indiana with signal ability, and to the credit himself, his party, and his friends. His good character, his varied and extended business training, has connection with agricultura and stock raising, the faithful discharge of the duties of citizenship, his loyalty to the best interests and continued growth of the county of his birth, Iris standing in church, lodge arid social circles, adn above all Ms sterling honesty and high standing among men, commands him to the place he seeks. Whether November brings victory or defeat the voters of Newton county are awaiting election day with full cppAderice, and the purpose to .give Mr. McCray the fullest degree of loyal support. r