Progress in Woman Suffrage by W C T U
Since 1874 progress has been made in woman suffrage with eighteen states granting voting rights. Louisiana allows women to vote on taxpayer questions and suffrage in Colorado Utah and Idaho exists. White ribboners push petitions, many pulpits host women advocates, and W C T U prepares for the fifth World Convention in Edinburgh next June.
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Louisiana
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Mmeets
Edinburgh
The State Officers of Indiana and Their Terms
The Fayetteville Enquirer lists Indiana state elective offices with incumbents terms and pay. Governors James A. Mount four years at 3000 dollars. Secretary of State Union B. Hunt two years at 6500. Auditor Wmn. H. Hart four years at 7500. Treasurer Leopold Levy two years at 6500. Attorney General Wm. L. Taylor two years at 7560. Statistician John B. Connor two years at 2000. Geologist Willis S. Blatchley four years at 2500. Superintendent Frank L. Jones two years at 2500. State Senator Frank W. Creger of Carthage four years at six dollars a day plus five mileage per 25 miles. Rush county Representative Leonidas H. Mull Manilla two years same pay and mileage. Representatives in Congress for Wayne, Henry, Hancock, Rush, Fayette, Union, Franklin and Shelby James F. Watson two years at 5000. U. S. Senators Charles W. Fairbanks and Albert J. Beveridge six years at 5000.
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Indiana
James A. Mount
Union B. Hunt
Wmn. H. Hart
Leopold Levy
Wm. L. Taylor
John B. Connor
Willis S. Blatchley
Frank L. Jones
Hancock
Madison
Rush
Frank W. Creger
Carthage
Rush County
Leonidas H. Mull
Manilla
The Canning Factory Investment Urged Before Season End
A brief appeal urges action on buying the Canning Factory stock now. The proposal notes a stock company forming in Louisville with 0,000 for a factory, the Spice operation ready to expand, and profits from corn and tomato outputs sold beforehand. The message warns it may be too late this season to secure advantages.
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Isville
Spice
Contagious Disease Rules for Schools
State Board of Health rules govern school exposure to communicable diseases. Rules require immediate reporting of yellow fever smallpox cholera diphtheria measles and other illnesses and prohibit admission of affected individuals to schools. Restrictions extend to parents guardians and residents from attending public or private schools or public places without physician certification approved by the health officer.
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State Board of Health
Beverely Burned Adopter Injured In Gas Regulator Incident
Lurena Small suffered severe burns while attempting to adopt a gas regulator last Tuesday. Eyelashes and hair at the fore end were burned. The Record urges readers to subscribe for more local updates.
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Lurena Small
Charlottesville Notes And Local Movements
Charlottesville reports include Marion Philpot at Indianapolis railroad employee examination, Frank Kimbell substituting as telegraph operator, Frank Pearson and family returning from Jennings county, Samuel Walker canceling a farm sale to Milton Addison, Clarvey White home from White's Institute, Claude Lane’s business trip to Edinburg, T L Decker selling Champion Oil Burner agency for Rush Henry and Hancock counties, Madame Willoughby visiting from Irvington, Joseph Martin’s grandmother buried at Glencove cemetery Knightstown, Elisha Earles dies at 84 with funeral at Cleveland, nd a Scott decorating, hotel prospects for reopening, W Kck McGraw on Grand Jury, Debbie Parker recovering from catarhal fever.
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Frank Pearson
Jennings County
Samuel Walker
Milton Addison
Clarvey White
White
T. L. Decker
Rush
Henry
Hancock
Willoughby
Irvington
Joseph Martin
Elisha Earles
Cleveland
Naftzzar
Glencove
Knightstown
Nda Scott
Staley
Harlan Medlan
Muncie
Florence Staley
Effie Brown
W. Kck. McGraw
Sunday Social Notes From Walnut Ridge Meeting
Sunday was a pleasant day with attendees at the Quarterly meeting at Walnut Ridge. Mr and Mrs John Short of Philadelphia, Mr and Mrs Parry Ball of Carthage, Mr and Mrs J B Tribby, and Sallie Conaway of Lynn Creek Valley dined with Mrs May Dubois. James McFatridge is on the sick list. John M Conaway and wife visited Abigail Henley.
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Walnut Ridge
John Short
Philadelphia
Parry Ball
Carthage
J. B. Tribby
Sallie Conaway
Lynn Creek Valley
May Dubois
James McFatridge
Resolutions on Lavonne’s Death From Carthage Junior League
The Carthage Indiana Junior League reports resolutions on Lavonne’s death dated February 1 1900. They honor her as a bright, punctual member and drape the charter in mourning for thirty days. A copy is to be given to her parents.
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Junior League
Carthage
Ind
Lavonne
League
All Day Township Convention Moves Forward with Nominations
In Ripley township an all day convention considers about 180 nominations. A forenoon session is set for 10 a.m. sharp with the afternoon time to be determined by the convention upon adjournment. Announcements of venues are being published, except the Judicial section which will appear later.
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Ripley
Rush County Republicans to Convene Delegates February 24 1900
The Republicans of Rush County are requested to meet in township conventions on Saturday February 24 1900 to select delegates for County State Congressional and Judicial conventions. Delegates apportioned per township to be decided.
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Rush County
Republican Convention Nominating County Officials 1909
The Republican parties in Indiana districts schedule conventions on March 10 1909 to nominate county councilmen with district meeting sites listed. A Sixth District delegate convention in Richmond on March 8 1900 will appoint delegates by county quotas totaling 105, with 53 needed to nominate.
Republicans of Ripleytow Convene in Seasorial Carthage
The Republicans of Ripleytow plan a convention at Seasorial Carthage on February 24 at 10 a m to nominate candidates for township offices including advisory board trustees assessors road supervisors and various county and state delegates. The call notes multiple conventions in spring and lists numerous delegate quotas for state congressional judicial and council positions.
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Ripleytow
Seasorial
Carthage
Indiana Plis
Richmond
Arlington
Trustees Nominated For 1902 Term Amid Citizen Outcry
The citizenry sparsely comments as trustees are declared to hold terms until 1902. Attorney General Taylor expresses amazement at public stupidity. Trustees will be nominated this fall and voted on next autumn.
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Taylor
Citi Z N
Sparks and Carr Seek Republican Nominations for County Posts
Announcements list Will M. Sparks of Rushville Township as a candidate for Representative and Owen L. Carr of Posey Township for re-election as County Auditor, both subject to the Republican Nominating Convention.
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Will M. Sparks
Rushville Township
Owen L. Carr
Posey Township
Etiquette Note From A Late Arrival At Events
A fragment urges late arrivals to dress, rise, and distract by giggling during lectures or concerts. It warns against chewing loudly and consuming rum in religious services. The tone promotes self-assertive behavior and admonishes disruptive conduct as a reflection of training.
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Didaberiong
Evening to Honor Mrs Winona Newsom by Mrs Dennis
Mrs J D Dennis issued invitations for an evening in compliment to Mrs Winona Newsom. Stormy weather required a carriage, allowing all guests to attend. Guests were greeted with rebus name cards as place cards, and entertainment included transformed bridal party “ghost” stories and lively conversation. Supper followed with dainty appointments and pink two course service.
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J. D. Dennis
Winona Newsom
Dennis
Cassady
Cable
Sehooley
T, Hunt
Nixon
Coffin
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the Canning Factory
Ama
Asia
Gottlieb
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Marion Philpot
Indianapolis
Frank Kimbell
Dunreith
Claude Lane
Edinburg
Debbie Parker
John M. Conaway
Abagail Henley’s
Mary Shook
Lillian Sharer
Belva Galloway
Raymond Fleener
Robert Hinshaw
Sasie McKay
Union Services
Friends Church
T. J. Anthony
M. FE
Alpheus Trueblood
J T. J. Anthony
Dr. Caldwell
J. H. McCasty & Son
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Walker Townships
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Anderson
Righland
Noble
Milroy
Nea
Jackson
Center
Wash
Union
Sexton
Rushville
Ren. L. McFaruan
R. F. Scupber
Congress
Fayette County
Franklin County
Henry County
Hancock County
Shelby County
Union County
Wayne County
Wehingart & Newlin
Black Cat
Henley Bros
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Aer
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