17 Mar 1888
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Newspaper
Boonville Enquirer
Location
Boonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1888
Page
3
For Prosecuting Attorney, for all County Offices and for all Township Offices notices must be signed by the proper authority. All announcements should be coordinated and submitted to the designated office by the stated deadline to ensure inclusion.
Gains TH Hazen of Warrick County enters the race subject to the Democratic District Convention. The item bundle also advertises dry goods, groceries, buggy harnesses, hats, boots, hosiery, newsstand offerings, insurance, school supplies, and market price notes from local merchants.
J M Hupstein Co and J M Hupsertis Co advertise dress goods notions clothing boots and shoes with trims and caps for fall and winter. They promise unbeatable style fit quality and durability with the lowest prices on ladies cloaks and farm property insurance at low rates.
Local items report St Patrick Day observances and social hop at Weyerbacher Hall. The wife of Henry Tahner died and was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery. A 20 percent stockholder levy was approved for the new fair association. George Kirch replaces Louis Bolin at the post office as Louis Bolin becomes deputy treasurer. Alpine Choir performance draws large crowd. Measles and pneumonia affect Indiana health. building boom hints and railroad donation elections planned for May.
The circuit court reports a tight docket with busy schedules and varied cases. William Christmas pleaded guilty to stealing a bogey and was fined fifty dollars with sixty days in jail, while James Vincent was found guilty of shooting at his brother in law and sentenced to three years in state prison. Proceedings include venue changes, postponed trials, and juries active, with judges shuffling duties across counties.
The issue announces Gaines H Hazen Esq as candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for Spencer Perry and Warrick counties, subject to the Democratic convention. Born in Warrick county, he practiced law first in Newburg, served as deputy prosecutor for ten years, and won broad regard for his public work and Democratic loyalty.
A temperance gathering will convene at Weyerbacher's Hall on Thursday night March 22. Rev Fleming of the Baptist church will give the address. All welcome, with emphasis on inviting young men. Pastors from several churches will participate.
At the bride’s parents home in Ohio township on March 7 1883 Reverend Winkler officiated the marriage of Lafayette Powell to Miss Fanny V Summer the ceremony held with family in attendance and vows exchanged in a quiet home setting.
The Ohio State Food Commission warns against cheap baking powders and flavorings marketed for infants and general use. It lists brands adulterated with alum, phosphates, or lime and notes dangerous impurities, while praising Royal Baking Powder for strength and purity.
The March session approved the Yankestown bridge to span 130 feet across Pigeon creek, awarded to Wrought Iron Bridge Co of Canton Ohio at 85550. Bids from Indiana Bridge Co Champion Bridge Co King Bridge Co and others were listed. The court also set tax aid for On Vue Q C railroad and allocated funds for Boon Hart townships, Massie station, and various public works and salaries. A Purdue University student placement and a funeral notice for Anita Barker Dailey are noted.
A fragment notes Miles' Pilla claimed to cure liver complaints constipation and piles by a new method with free samples at G O Wilde's. Plymouth Hospital Committee reports Datbys Prophylactic Fluid tested during typhoid scare and proved efficacious in slowing fever spread. Names listed include F H Anwarroxe M Davenport J A Opp Q O M Lance Kerr James Luz and others amid a New Albany mad scare.
Mrs. Henry Koutz and family visit Rockport with notices of travel from Evansville and Wasco. Residents and visitors include J. W. Campbell heading to Indiana for Brant Fuller history work, Lena Bauer and Anna Weyerbacher visiting relatives, and Charley Bathell en route to Princeton for a wedding. Court activity features Gen. Shackelford aiding in the Vincent case and George Tottglind as short-term sheriff.
English Spavin Liniment removes lumps and blemishes from horses including blood spavin curbs splints sweeney stifles sprains and sore throats. Save 50 cents per bottle. War ranted. Sold by G O Wilde division Boonville Indiana.
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