TITE ENQUIRER Official Paper of the County
The February issue of the county paper edited and published by Wm. Swln features the Saturday edition details with a total value of £833.
27 Feb 1886
Page 2
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Newspaper
Boonville Enquirer
Location
Boonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1886
Page
2
The February issue of the county paper edited and published by Wm. Swln features the Saturday edition details with a total value of £833.
Warrigg county and township committees are called to a joint session at John Taylor’s Law Office in Boorville on Saturday February 2 1986 at 1 p.m. to organize for the April election and set timing for the County Convention. John Le Taylor, Chairman. W. Fuurr, Secretary.
The Warrick county Democratic Central Committee debates delaying or advancing the County Convention to allow broader voter discussion and avoid an easy walkover. The piece urges turnout by Democrats and warns heavier tax-payers and all voters that time before the meeting will deepen engagement.
A county convention method is debated by the central committee in session. Critics warn of misrereputable voters and costly nominations, urging a return to mass conventions or new formats to curb corruption and influence in the nomination process. Hancock’s death noted with praise for his legacy and duty. Ohio Valley floods are avoided due to freezes and thaw cycles reducing damage.
A large group of Republican Senators and Representatives are urged to abandon party suspense and focus on national duties. The piece argues that delaying action for party gains weakens public service and echoes an old maxim that serving the country best serves the party. It laments Congress for prioritizing party interests over constituents and national welfare.
Dorwan B. Eatox cites historical reshuffles at the New York Custom-house and Treasury Department to illustrate civil service reforms. He notes Republicans displaced hundreds of officials in earlier years, while the current Democratic Collector shows limited changes with about half the 2,207 Treasury posts remaining, yet the president keeps his reform promises.
The Charleston News and Courier notes that Brotmen Suau, a long time colored congressman from a South Carolina district, will likely vote the Democratic ticket at the next election. The paper calls this shift another miracle of Democratic policy in the state and nation.
Public notices reveal B F Joxes back in print for the first time since 1884. He entertained Secor Robe son at his Pittsburgh home in a lavish event. The proclamation hints at political stakes and a reevaluation of prior public statements amid local press attention.
Special to the Evansville Journal reports two major fires in Posey Indiana from 10 pm to 3 am. The engine house, Ches Fr Senntz saddlery, Mrs Disner millinery shop, Schutz saddlery, Democrat office, Christ Reitz saloon, Rown Fairchild meat shop, Rutledge drug store, a vacant Dr Young property, and A L Cokeland carriage shop all burned. Total damages estimated between eight and ten thousand dollars with limited insurance coverage.
Pocket News notes a predicted 1 Democratic majority of 200 in Pike county next fall. Representative Kleiner appointed W E Carr of New Harmony Posey county to a 1200 Treasury position. Eisert & son assign for creditors estimated 4000.
The Warrick Circuit Court March Term opens next Monday with 140 cases listed including Grand Larceny Assault and Battery carrying concealed weapons murder and numerous divorces petitions to sell real estate and divisions of property. Notable names appear across divisions with several drapery and drainage matters and a stretch of miscellaneous cases amid local notices and public concerns.
J B McKinney visits county seat while Gee Locke resumes flour mill work after better health. John Sargrave visits Richland. John Lawhead remains frail. Ela Stout recovers from winter fever. Mrs Langford dies from child bed fever. baby buried with her. Adolph Brizius injures arm at school. Sam Helt hunts trustee post amid many candidates in Ohio township. Bates Bell improves. Evansville visitors AHce and Lena stay with Miss Annie Tinspeter. Charles Martin Sr dies after long invalid period. funeral at Rose Hill. Literary society elects new officers. Two year old Fred Martin fatally scalded. funeral led by Rev Gallaway.
Joshua A. Scales purchased a William Selby farm in the area and has taken possession. Boonville attorney Jesse Link visited for insurance business. An infant of Thomas Traville died and was buried in Lynnville Cemetery. Coleman Carnahan and Ida Miller were married quietly at Ida’s mother’s home. A looming local scandal rumor circulates, described as potentially more remarkable than romance.
The report notes ongoing revival at Fletcher Chapel with many conversions and new themes added. Updates include Mr. James Tooley buying and planning a saw mill on his farm to saw lumber, and John Bullivant also expecting lumber. Visitors Miss Emma Deweese and her brother Tom of Chandler are staying nearby to visit friends and relatives.
Advice from the northwest says a blizzard is sweeping southeast from beyond the British border. At 9 o clock strong winds from Barnesville Minn and furious snow are reported. Northern Pacific and Manitoba officials say trains are moving on time with no blockade danger. Mercury in St Paul is falling rapidly.
The Warrick County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for a new wooden bridge over Pigeon Creek in Cam Dell Township. Bids, bonds of 32 509 and plans on file at the Auditor's Office in Boonville, due by the specified time, with the right to reject any or all bids.
In compliance with Indiana law, the county auditor will on the fourth Monday in March 1885 at the Court House door in Boonville offer for sale lands and town lots mortgaged to the State to secure loans for the Common School Fund. The borrowers have failed to pay annual installments.
Warrick County Indiana lists multiple mortgage loans owed to the State of Indiana with details on sections, townships, ranges, properties and principal amounts. It notes due principal, interest, costs and damages for loans numbers 45 187 295 460 479 322 379 and others, with notices of sale for nonpayment and terms for redemption.
Bane is named executor of the last will of Daveb or Rane Sr resident of Boonville Warrick County. The estate is solvent. Peter Gordnel serves as executor with Tlandy Armstroig and Cookram handling the matter.
M G C Johms operates a flourishing business while F C Heders J Mr Parke plan to attend the Summer Normal at Oakland City. Elijah Barton visits Warrisk on legal business and considers moving to Florida to join the Warrick colony. Jacob Skston sold property at auction and left for Charleston with his family. Isaac Christmas marries Richetts and plans a quiet life. James Burnett's mail route is taken over by Freddie Johns. Rev Houpt conducts successful meetings at Fletcher’s chapel with many confessions. Reva Houpt and Hudson post eight signboards directing wayward souls toward heaven.
Be warned in time. Kidney diseases may be prevented by purifying renewing and invigorating the blood with Aver s Sarsaparitiz. When debility perverts kidney action organs rob the blood of albumen passed in urine worn out matter remains. Ayer s Sarsaparilla restores kidneys to proper action and albuminuria or
Brights Disease is prevented. Ayer s Sarsaparilla also prevents inflammation of the kidneys and other organ disorders. Testimonies from Mrs Jas W Weld of Jamaica Plain and W M McDonald of Boston praise renewed strength after using four bottles, noting kidney improvements.
John McLellan of Lowell Massachusetts reports years of dyspepsia and severe kidney complaint that left him emaciated with poor appetite, but after using the remedy he was restored to perfect health.
Mr. Edward Dearby visits Green Bower regularly while Miss Emma Conk visits her sister in the same locality. The report notes pleasant weather and good health among residents.
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