Crawfordsville Weekly Jouranl Jan 31, 1896 -- Richard C. Harper of Sugar Creek Twp is announced in today's Journal as a candidate for Sheriff before the Republican convention. Mr. Harper was born in Warren Co Ohio on a farm and came to Sugar Creek Twp when he was but 14 months old where he has since resided. He is now 45 years of age, and was but 10 when the war broke out. His father, however, gave his life for his country. Mr. Harper cast his first vote for US Grant for President and has ever been an ardent and zealous worker in the Republican ranks. For 12 years he has served as JP of his township. Each time he was elected he received the full vote of his party. He has for many years been an active church and Sunday School worker, and is one of those men who believe that hristian men should take an active part in politics. He hails from a township that has always given a Republican Majority but which has received but few of the crumbs which have fallen from the Republican table. His friends therefore think that he has claims that the Republicans of the county should consider when they come together to select their jewels.