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ID THE DEMOCRACY OF INDIA: I have conduced to be a candidate for the nomination of Attorney General, of Indiana, subject to the decision of the Democratic State Convention. 1 look for my support directly to the rank and fite of the party in the several counties and ask their help in securing the nomination by the selection of delegates favorable to my candidacy. 1 was born in Indiana and have lived here all my life. Have never stood for or held office except that of State Senator one term. If elected, It shall be my ambition to manage the duties of the office and so far as in my power enforce the laws of the state in the interest of the whole ?ople and to the honor, credit and dignity of the state, ii id shall try to do my duty as I see it without fear or favor. I believe this to be a Democratic year and thatfthe Democracy is practically sure of carrying Indiana at the coming election. RICHARD M. MILBURN. JASPER, INDIANA. Dubois Gounty Bar lote Senator fUJiirn. To the Democracy of Indiana: The undersigned members of the Dubois County Bar take pleasure in recommending Richard M. Milburn, of Jasper, as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Attorney General of this state. We have known Mr. Milburn for many ye?rs and have 1 e en intimately acquainted with him and his estimable family. His career as a scholar, a lawyer, a state senator an associate professor in the law department of the State lTniversity at Bloomington, andasbpecial Judge of the 57th Judicial Circuit, makes him an ideal candidate for the position he seeks. ,

He is a kind husband, an indulgent father, one of Ind

iana s ablest lawyers, a scholar and a gentleman. He is a

lite-long Democrat and one of the common people, who is - L ! il i l , . n

in every respect quannea ior tne position oi Attorney uen-

erai oi tms great commonweaitn. We sincerely hope for his nomination and election.

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EUGENE A. ELI

William A. Traylor,

iiomar Traylor, Cox & Hunter, John L. Bretz, R. W. Armstrong, Leo. H. Fisher,

Horace M. Kean,

Kerr Traylor, Frank L. Betz, John E. McFall, Carl H. Schwartz, A. L. Gi ay.

HONORABLE R.M MILBURN

Is this week announced as a candidate for attorney general Indiana, subject to the Democratic convention at Indianapolis. Mr. Milburn is a native of Dubois county and about 42 years

age. At an early age commenced teaching school in this county and for a while was Superintendent of the Jasper High School. He graduated from the Law department of the Lebanon, Tenn., Law School and at once began practice at Jasper where he has

built up a large clientage. For several years he served the county I as its attorney and was deputy Prosecutor under the late Thomas! Diilon, of Petersburg For the last few years he has delivered law lectures at the Indiana University during the Summer sessions He was elected state senator from the counties of Dubois and Davies in 1902 and made an excellent record, being floor leader;

djnng the last session of his term He is recognized wherever known, as a lawyer of rare ability uhohasa large knowledge of the law, and who, by his long j ears of active practice and continued study, is especially qualified

ior the honorable and very important position he is seeking. J He has been a lifelong Democrat and has fought hard in every ,

campaign since he attained his majority for the triumph or Demoiratic principles, and will receive the endorsement of the Dubois iounty democracy at their convention Feb. 20, 1908, and their re-

, jest for his nomination at the State convention, assuring the Democracy of the State that they will find him an active campaigner, i good speaker, and if elected they will have an Attorney who will ad dignity and honor to the offhe which he occupies. Jasper Courier.

FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL. RICHARD M. MILBURN. JASPER, INDIANA,

Subject to the decision of the Democratic State Convention.

VOTE

FOR

HARRY W. CARPENTER.

BOS ECUTING ATTORNtY !

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SENATOR MILBURN'S CANDIDACY.

Dubois countv is fivinc nt her mristhonrl thp hnnnpr of TTon Rich

ard M. Milburn, of jasper, her candidate for the nomination for Mate Attorney General on the Democratic ticket. The nomination !l kls county's right. Her Democracy entitles her to a place on Jhf btate ticket; her claims are solidly founded on the unquestionfitness of the man, and the entire State can rest assured that - u'd Mr. Milburn be nominated and elected, we will have an Atft T.cy General who will perform his duties in a iranner which will 1 "U the highest credit upon the State. Ih. Independent has known Mr. Milburn for almost a quarter ota century He i.c a life long Democrat an 1 n every camuaign ior the past thirtv or fortv venrs. he has taken tho stumn in the

interest of his party. During all these years he has never held ofexcept from 1903 to 1906, when he represented Dubois and uavies counties in the Indiana General Assembly as Joint Senator. iJuring the summer terms Senator Milburn has taught law in the jnaiana University at Bloomington, and will himself receive the 22? s (eree in that institution some time during the present

V . "üur" was reared on a iarm ana ior a numoer ot years

-kuu in me district schools of Dubois county. Graduating from we lay department of the Cumberland University, he entered JlV i y mt0 the Practice of law. He also graduated from the literary department in the State University. öenator Milburn is recognized as one of the ablest lawyers in the jwte of Indiana. He knows the law, and because of this knowl5L,s Pecwlly fitted for the office to which he aspires. The dependent hopes to see Mr. Milburn get the nomination. Huntingburg Independent

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ALBEN J. Bl

OF PIKE COUNTY

Fop Joint Representative !

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Another Campaign Rumor Killed. Petersburg, Indiana, February 26, 1908. I certify that Judge E. A. Elv owes the State of Indiana and County of Pike no taxes whatever. 0. D. Harris, Treasurer Pike County.

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Another Campaign Rumor Killed."

Petersburg, March, 7, 1908. Hon. John L. Bretz, Jasper, Indiana. Dear sir: I am in receipt of your communication asking me to examine the tax duplicates of this county for the Dresent and iW threo

years and send to you a statement of that part thereof relating to the taxes assessed thereon against Judge E. A. Ely and the condition of the record as to any payments made and herewith comply with your request. I find on the Duplicate of 1907 that E. A. Ely and Rhoda Ely is assessed with property valued at $1705.00 on which there is assessed current tax $&4.79 and delinquent $65.36 total $130.15. I find from tux rfveinfc :fnhc anrl h-a-..

.j-. v wwmvw UI1U UCU urers cash book that this delinquency wTas gaid on the 26th day of February 190S by !. A. Ely, receipt Nb. 6921 for $65.36. I find on the Duplicate of 1906 that E. A. Ely and Rhoda is assessed with property valued at $16S5.00 on which there remained due on settlement made by treasurer at end of that current year $51.38 and $10.91 delinquent tax. No payment shown on delinquent. I find on Duplicate of 1905 assessed to E A. Ely and wife Rhoda property valued at $1700.00 on which there was current tax $55.92 and delinquent $89.21. No payment on delinquent. I find on the Dunlicate of 1901

assessed in the name E. A. Ely individually valued at $672.00 of which $20.92 was current tax and S23.01 delinauenfc. Tn

ment shown on delinquent or current tax. Doubtless this is as far as you desire information but if not I shall make further search. Your inclosure is altogether too much for the services performed herein and I therefore return you one half the amount. Very truly yours, Arthur H. Taylor. I certify that I have compared the above statement with the records in my office and find it to be correct. 0. D. HARRIS, Treas. Pike Co.

VOTE FOR

J 0HN BETZ FOR TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR!

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