Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 May 1915 — CRAMPTON IS GOVERNOR [ARTICLE]

CRAMPTON IS GOVERNOR

Of Marion Soldiers’ Home—Appointment Is Surprise to Veteran. Delphi, Ind., May 4.' —Adelbert B. Crampton, of this city this morning was notified by Colonel Fred J. Close of New York City, of his appointment as governor of the Marion (Ind.) Soldiers’ Home, succeeding George W. Steel, whose resignation takes effect June 1.. ' . The office carries with it a salary of $3,00.0 a year. The appointment was a complete surprise to Mr. Crampton, who was not a candidate. He is, however, the commander of the Indiana department, G. A. R., and one of the best-known veterans in the state.. Crampton is probably the oldest active newspaper editor in Indiana and is a familiar figure throughout Indiana journalistic circles.