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from The Republican (Danville, Indiana)--issue of March 24, 1892

Republican candidates for county office:

JOHN W. TROTTER

the last candidate to announce, was born in Eel River township in 1861. He lived on the farm until he was eighteen years of age when he began to teach. In 1886 he moved to Danville. He has served two terms as county surveyor and was an acceptable officer. Since his term expired he has been teaching school. A few weeks ago he, with a partner embarked in the grocery business in Danville. He is an active young Republican.