Spencer, IN.
Feb.22,1896.  The Democratic county convention, held here today, nominated L.W. Downey, of Gosport, for Representative; B.F. Fisher, treasurer; S.D. Phillips, sheriff, George Wooden, county assessor, Halt Pickens, and Joseph White commissioners.

QUINCY HERALD WHIG OBITUARY -  02/06/2007
William J. Turnbow, 74, of 1609 Maple died Feb. 4, 2007, in  Blessing Hospital. Visitation will be 4- p.m. Wednesday in the Hansen-Spear  Funeral Home. There will be no services. Memorials made to Paw Pals or Quincy  Humane Society in his name would be appreciated. The Hansen-Spear Funeral Home  is handling the arrangements
(Contributed by Francie Ede)

March 18 1896
Spencer Ind. March 14 - Following are the delegates to the Republican State convention from Owen County; E.R. Bladen, E.E. Pryor, Scott Spangler, Fount Light, Daniel Spear, D.P. Burton, James Tabor and G.O. Mitten.

December 9, 1896
SPENCER, Ind. Dec. 5. Fire destroyed three frame buildings here today, one occupied by the Hochstedler steam laundry, one apartment house and the business room, of H Hight. loss about $2,500. Hight carried. $1200 insurance in the Phoenix of Brooklyn on building and $600 on his stock of groceries. Most of the contents of the building were saved.

Spencer, Ind.,   Oct. 2.—Horn   W R. Gardiner, candidate for Congress in this district, opened the Republican campaign in this county yesterday. On account of the heavy rain the meeting was held in the court room, which was Inadequate to accommodate the crowd. This was Judge Gardiner's first visit to this city, and he made an excellent impression. His address was received with great enthusiasm. Mr. Gardiner is not only a strong speaker, but a good "mixer," and he formed numerous acquaintances during his brief stay. Although the district lias a normal Democratic majority. Republicans nave been so much encouraged by Gardiner's candidacy that there would be no surprise if the Second district is represented by a Republican in the next Congress.
Source: Indiana Journal Oct 5, 1898