Total receipts and township funds in historical tax report
The excerpt details total receipts of 5 305 44 with future tax expectations, compares 1887 and 1856 sums, notes township funds on hand 454 60 and special school funds 879 04, and shows a balance after debt of 2720 48. It argues township gains over town in debt handling and dismisses incorporation as a debt shifter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Grant
Smith
Center
Washington
Stafford
Jackson
Local Melange of Happenings and Classified Bits
A dense local column notes a range of items from garden and fishing party enthusiasm to rental notices, sales pitches, and farm bargains. It mentions building lots for sale, a 11?-acre farm near Elliston for 22 dollars an acre, and a new post office at Fowler named Plummer with twice-daily mail. It also references local figures, normal schools, and prohibitionist notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Osbon
Bloomfield
Ind
Danielson
Bloomfield Normal
L. H. Jones
Eel River
Center Township
Elliston
John Bryan
Henry Kesler
L. Sims
Newberry
Worthington
Broomfield
Wm. M. Moss
Prohibitionist
Aaron Knapp
Martha Washington
Fowler
Washington Township
Plummer
Newberry Area News and Public Notices
A garbled local page lists Henry T. Neal placing an order for 10,000 impressions and various notices. It notes property for sale or trade near the square, liquor license actions, farm sales, millinery arrivals, pensions advisory by D. C. Roach, and birthdays. It highlights the Newberry normal instructors W J Cushman and S W Jarvis plus J A Bateman and W C Holt, with promotions for local business and journalism commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Neal
Steam Power
Real
Esate
Amos Musselman
Newberry
W. Hanson
Robert E. Sennett
Worthington
Micheal Murphy
Switz City
Reed McGrew
Linton
J. O. McClarra
Monon
Washington Township
Oklahoma
W. J. Cushman
W.C. Holt
S. W. Jarvis
J. A. Bateman
Newberry Normal
Democrat
W. C. Holt
Holt
Highland
Commercial College
Montpelier
Bateman
Flora
Ilinois
Normal
Warkser
Flynn Divorce Case Tops Circuit Court Notes
Mary J. Rogers won divorce and child custody. The Owen county Walace Fowler slander case set for trial next Monday. Nancy J. Pegg won 32.96 foreclosure against Willis A. Cole, Jonduitt & Co. Judgments 505.19 against P. C. and Wm. Louderminsk and 101.04 against W. H. Brown and F. M. Mail. Worthington resident Thomas Allen indicted for gambling. Dr. E. W. L. Smith fined for practicing without license. perjury defense fails. Door Prairie Live Stock Assn awarded 1,045.22 against Fred B. Mal for a misrepresented imported stallion. Divorce case Charles Hunt vs Elizabeth continued to next term. Shortest bastardy case Mary Anderson v Sherman Cox awarded 500. Slander Fry vs Hash verdict 500. Legal commentary notes readers’ rights and court reporting ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Allen
Worthington
Dye
Mary Hennon
Abram Bingham
Sarah
James Ray
Sherman
Ahart Hash
Stephen Dixon
Arabella Strickland
E. W. L. Smith
Wilber A. Hils
J. B. Wilson
George Wills Eli Stalcup
Samuel J. Heston
W. A Little
Ben Stalcup
Roberts. McKee
Lis
Door Prairie Live Stock Association
Fred B. Mal
Charles Hunt
Elizabeth
Mary Anderson
Sherman Cox
Fry
Hash
Surprise wooden wedding dinner for Mr Warren and wife
A February 29 1889 surprise dinner honored Mr Warren and his wife for their wooden anniversary. Guests enjoyed a hearty meal and wooden ware gifts. A motto reading Remember Me reflected the cordial tone of the gathering. An ad notes thirty acres in Jefferson township for $150 with inquiries at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Worthington Times
Walter Warren
Warren
Jefferson Township
Alden's Literary Revolution promotes Lamplighter edition
Our Book Coupon No 2 advertises a large print Lamplighter novel at 50 cents in advance, cheaper than the former 1 50 edition. It highlights its broad popularity and Christian tone, and urges subscribers to pay promptly and refer neighbors to subscribe, with a coupon and postage details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Moss
Bloomfield
the Democrat
Washington
Democrat
Greene County
Democratt
Alden
Liurge Limo
Piges
Insa
John B. Alden
Bank scare at Worthington causes panic then calm relief
In Worthington Indiana on Monday a bank run rumor spread linked to Paul Lambe of Worthington Mills but officials Wilkins and Shaw reassured depositors saying the bank is sound with enough reserves. Lambe deeded his mill to the bank, and some depositors re deposited that evening amid renewed confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortimcros
Ind
Democrat
Paul FE. Lambe
Worthington Mills
Mesers
Wilkins & Shaw
Paul Lambe
Dr. Mullinnix
Pushing Canvassers Sought to Promote Democrat Campaign
A county wide canvass seeks several men to canvass on salary or commission for the Democrat effort. Apply for information at the office.
Nursery salesmen wanted for year round work
Wanted several good men to sell nursery stock with steady employment year round. Salary and expenses provided. Apply to The C L Van Dusen Nursery Co Geneva New York with age. Also offer to buy business property at depot for 300 dollars. Dead Shot pain remedy advertised for sprains bruises or neuralgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Patty
Geneva
N.Y
Washington
C.L. van Dusen Nursery Co
Town Visitors Fill County in Quick Friday to Monday Spread
A local column notes numerous residents and officials in town across Friday Monday and Saturday. Names include D. M. Bynum B. L. Allen Joe Moss Thomas VanDeVenter John Bays Thos Maddox Simon Bland J. C. Burbank Elmer Cravens S. H. Carnahan Rev J D Crane Daniel Field W A Cullop Robert Johnson Bruner Henry Barter John Slinkard Charles Hasler John Gray W C Hulse N H Kern W H Mansfield George W Ellis Joseph Walton Garrisson Lawrence Nick Jackson L L Kirkpatrick Yeoman Miss Mammie Mitchell Miss Agnes Haines Hon Andrew Humphreys S A Maxwell J B M Baughn Shiells Haines Crose Keys Crose Mary VanMetre Sarah Slinkard Elizabeth Taylor Barton Keys Subscribe for the DEMOCRAT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Cravens
Marco
S. H. Carnahan
Worthington
J.D. Crane
New Lebanon
S. C. Cravens
Daniel Field
Stockton Township
W. A. Cullop
Vincennes
Robert Johnson
Solsberry
Bruner
Beech Creek
Otto McClarra
Charles Hasler
Taylor Township
John Gray
Plummer
New York World
W. C. Hulse
Joe Combs
Wm. Powell
Wright Township
John D. Moore
John Johnson
Cass Township
Joseph E. Walton
Garrisson Lawrence
Koleen
Nick Jackson
L. L. Kirkpatrick
Robinson
Yeoman
Clerk Ramsey
J.B. M. Baughn
Mary S. VanMetre
John AH. Shiells
Sarah Slinkard
Henry Haines
Elizabeth Taylor
Barton W. Crose
Sarah C. Keys
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Mring
Clothing
Richland Township
Io Dan
Fee
Moe
Ae SN
Total Dog Fund
Flynn
Hood
Weean
Ramsy
Phillip Parks
John Harrell
Antelope Valley
Nebraska
Bloomfield Corporation
Cushman
Simon Bland
Mr. Bland
Mr. Holt
Pringle & Williams
Spencer
University of Edinburgh
Bright
Warner
H. H. Warner & Co
Warner’s
Circuit Court
DR. Smith
Mary JL. Rogers
Walace-Fowler
Owen County
Nancy J. Pegg
Willis A. Cole
Jonduitt & Co
P. C
Wm. Louderminsk
Edward M. Sinclair
W. H. Brown
F. M. Mail
Worthington Bank
Williams House
Jess
Uncle Henry
Geo. Geiger
D. P. Erwin & Co
Richland
Linton Normal
H. B. Brown
Northern Indiana Normal School
Valparaiso
Indiana
World's Way
D. M. Bynum
Prof
B. L. Allen
Joe Moss
Thos. VanDeVenter
John 8S. Bays
Thomas Maddox
H. V. Norvell
Indianapolis
Sage
J. C. Burbank
New Lebanon and
Sullivan
B.S. Moss
E. M. Moss
Burle Deckard
Grant Township
Henry Barter
John F. Slinkard
Boeal Democrats
N. H. Kern
W. H. Mansfield
George W. Ellis
Robert T. McKee
Lyons
Thos. J. East
Wm. Hays
Margaret Selby
Park
J. R. Bullock
John W. O’ Harrow
H. W. Letsinger
Mammie Mitchell
Agnes Haines
Andrew Humphreys
S. A. Maxwell
Stafford Township
B. A. Rose
E. T. Sherwood
H. Bredaway
J. Ed. Price
J. 8
Miller Bros
Terre Haute
B. Coen
Peerless
Rankin & Shields
Baraat
Fields & Buskirk
Worthington Engine
Frank Denver
Bloomfield, Ind
John
Court House
James L
Elizabeth Brannon
Lincoln E
Emaline Culbvertaon
Jacob K
Sarah E. Clark
Township 8
Marge
Board of Conmissioners
IRS
Andrew J. Cox
BAY Charley
Ray Charley
Proctor
Book of Clydesdale
Banker
Abdallah Ni
Llis
Scaftan
Duha
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