The Ballot for Women at the W L L Meeting 1900
A lengthy address argues for women's suffrage, citing Socrates Luther Queen Victoria and women's rights pioneers. It notes Wyoming 1869 Colorado 1893 Utah 1895 Idaho 1896 and states adopting suffrage, with current moves toward broader acceptance and political equality for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Grannine
Socrates
Wycliff
Huss
Luther
Washington
Lincoln
Lucy Stone
Anthony
Walliard
Tulmage
Victoria
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
National Suffrage Association
Indianapolis
William Dudley Foulke
Sussn B. Anthony
What a Lie About Money and Newspapers
The Covington Gazette argues against paying editors, claiming money corrupts the press and editors act as community door mats. It satirically urges readers to withhold funds, trade subscriptions, and praise via in kind gestures, painting editors as dependent on others while condemning cash support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey
Betsy
Six
Ananias
Jim Crew
Covington Gazette
Ripley Township Sees Tax Cuts After School Debt Paid
Ripley Township notes its 25 cent special school tax while two new school houses were built with the funds. By next August the township expects to discharge the debt on these buildings, after which the tax will drop to a level rivaling other townships in the county.
Willis-Wright Nuptials At Parents Home
Mary Wright and Benjamin Willis were married in a noon ceremony at the bride's home officiated by Rev. Philander Weaver. They departed for a new home in New Castle where a furnished house awaits them. Mary, a recent graduate and active Christian Endeavor and Sabbath school member, will be missed by her church and friends as the couple begins a useful life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philander Weaver
Mary Wright
Benjamin Willis
New Castle
Moving In On February First Gwynneville Sets Change
James Carter will occupy one of his properties on February first. A lively meeting continues at Goodwill church with two conversions Monday night. Charles and Jasper Kennedy of Carthage visited their cousin Frank Kennedy Sunday. J F Ham and Sam Arnold traveled to Rushville on business Monday. Lindsay Winters and Frank Camper went to Shelbyville Tuesday. Maud Kinsley of Shelbyville visited Stella Morris Sunday. Lowry of Kokomo visits her mother Mrs Malcolm this week. Several real estate trades occurred Monday. Thos Poston plans to move to Indianapolis about February first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Carter
Goodwill
Miss Lowry
Kokomo
Malcolm
Thos Poston
Indianapolis
For Sale of Carthage Canning Factory Buildings and Equipment
Property offered for sale to satisfy a settlement. Carthage Canning Factory buildings and all equipment to be disposed of. Interested parties contact Harry Warts in Knightstown to arrange inquiry and bidding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Harry Warts
Knightstown
Enos Coffin suit against Benton Harbor street railway postponed
Benton Harbor Jan 16 The suit against the St Joseph and Benton Harbor street railway Co by Enos Coffin administrator of William Coffin s estate was postponed due to defense objections that an Indiana administrator cannot file in a Michigan court One witness William A Posey testified before the point was sustained Coffin promptly filed Michigan administration papers and his lawyers will proceed The testimony indicated criminal negligence by the railroad in protecting patrons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
St. Joseph & Benton Harbor Street Railway Co
Enos Coffin
William Coffin
Indiana
Michigan
William A. Posey
Coffin
Posey
R. R. Co
Immortelles and a mystic sea of death
A fragmented verse set laments a frail craft tied to a mystical shore as a unseen angel cuts the cables and frees them to drift on a cold sea while references to heavenly images and Milton translations mix with a note on wireless telegraphy and a war editor’s quip. The text juxtaposes religious imagery, maritime peril, and literary allusions in a fragmented historical newspaper fragment.
Parker elected Councilman in first ward on Monday
L M Parker won the first ward council seat last Monday. Lon Hill departed Spaulding & Co's office for a two week forest tramp for the company this week. A son was born Friday Jan 5 to Mr and Mrs J C Hodson, the first. Newburg Graphic (Ore).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Parker
Lon Hill
Spaulding & Co
J. C. Hodson
Newburg
Ore
Scarcity of Seals Threatens Fur Garments as Curio
A Treasury Department report warns fur seals are shrinking yearly and may become curios. Hunters under US supervision caught 16,000 of the 25,000 allowed. pelagic sealers kill many females. Limits rose from 25,000 to 30,000 then poised to fall to 15,000 with 10,000 possible. Officials urge Britain US accord to ban all but old males. Brooklyn Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Arctic
United States
Department
Great Britain
Brooklyn Eagle
Friends Run Colleges Attract 20 000 Students
The Friends operate colleges in the country hosting an attendance of about 20 000 students across campuses.
Wardbury's Longest Day Extends Across May to July
In Wardbury Norway the longest day spans from May through July without interruption. The unusual daylight period marks a seasonal pattern unique to the region, affecting local routines and cultural observations during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardbury
Norway
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Sold Across West Jefferson Area
Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson Ohio suffered 18 months from a rectal fistula and faced costly surgery until he tried Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The salve, described as the surest cure on Earth, was sold by J H McCarty & Son, druggists, promising relief and healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Oafer
Bucklen
Lullaby Land Becomes a Personal Safe Haven
The speaker recalls a dreamlike realm called the Lullaby Land not found on maps. Only by tracing the thread of years from a mother’s smiles and tears can one reach this land. The narrator vows to stay and never leave, even as the sun shines on the outside world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Land of Dreams
Public Documents and Seeds by Postal Request
In Washington on January 10 1900 James E Watson reports that many Congressmen favor distributing public documents and seeds only to those who request them by postal card. He urges editors to announce the plan so only interested individuals receive the favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
U. S
Washington
D.C
Carthage
Ind
James E. Watson
Lynn Creek Valley Notes and Local Visits
A string of social and local updates from Lynn Creek Valley notes several church visits in Arlington, gatherings at River Side meetings, and a 79th birthday for A. G. Beckner with neighbors sharing baskets. Other items mention Conoways, Phoebe Conoway, Rev. T. B. Gary, Will Handy in a will case at Shelbyville, J. W. Aleman’s illness, Ed Adkins drilling for Hasket Ford Gas Co., and Polly Beckner visiting Morristown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Side
M. Conoway
Arlington
Phoebe Conoway
Andrew Beckner
T. T. Balls
T. B. Gary
Will Handy
Shelbyville
Will
J. W. Aleman
Ed Adkins
Hasket Ford Gas Co
Polly Beckner
Morristown
Robert Arnetts
A. G. Beckner
Dr King’s New Pills Advertises Appetite Remedy
An old ad extols Dr King’s New Pills as a remedy that improves appetite and digestion, claiming it promotes health and energy. The note appears from a lone drug store, J. H. McCar.
Republicans back Hernly for State Central Chair
All but four of the district chairmen elected by thirteen Republican conventions last Monday favor re election of Charles Hernly as Chairman of the State Central Committee. Four are non committal. Conventions indicate the party is united and strongly supports the administration policy both foreign and domestic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hernly
State Central Committee
Republican Party
Domiestic
New County Central Committee Organizes in Rushville
The County Central Committee met at the Odd Fellows building in Rushville last Monday to reorganize. James M. Felts named temporary Chairman, Will Sparks Secretary. Ben L. McFarlan received 25 votes for Chairman, with Crosby and Fisher each getting one. R. F. Scudder elected Secretary, W. L. King and Clell Mapte named assistant Secretaries. The group praised as fit earnest Republican workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Central Committee
Odd Fellows
Rushville
James M. Felts
Will Sparks
Ben L. McFarlan
Ed Crosby
James Fisher
McFarlan
Crosby
Fisher
R. F. Scudder
W.L. King
Clell Mapte
Republican Party
Moffett Re elected Sixth District State Committeeman
In Cambridge City Indiana on January 16 the Sixth district Republicans met in delegate convention They elected Miles K Moffett of Connersville as state committeeman by unanimous vote He will back Charles S Hernly for reelection as chairman The convention adopted resolutions endorsing Republican policy at state and national levels praising President McKinley and Senators Fairbanks and Beyendge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Cambridge City
Ind
Miles K. Moffett
Connersville
Charles S. Hernly
State Central Committee
Republican Party
McKinley
Fairbanks and
Beyendge
Harmony Dominates Township Convention at Newsom Hall
Harmony emerged as the prevailing theme at Newsom's Hall during last Saturdays township convention. The Republican gathering, well attended from all township areas, elected O. M. Brown as Chairman and J. D. Dennis as Secretary. Precinct delegates chosen were Amos L Hill for No 1 Reuben B Henley for No 2 and Jesse Henley for No 3. Delegates and alternates to the Cambridge City district convention were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsom's Hall
R. B. Henley
O. M. Brown
J. D. Dennis
Sec’y
Amos L Hill
Reuben B. Henley
Jesse Henley
Cambridge City
Convention adjourns with party in fighting trim for campaign
The meeting ended with Oliver St. Brown as Delegate and Henry McCullough as Alternate. Edwin Bundy served as Delegate with Will Henley as Alternate. The convention adjourned feeling the party is ready for the coming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver ‘St. Brown
Henry McCullough
Edwin Bundy
Will Henley
Sheriff Price In Rush County Row Over Social Charge
W L Price sheriff of Rush County after taking prisoners to Jeffersonville stopped at North Vernon where Obed Miles accused him of a grave offense. Price knocked Miles down and was beating him when Miles’ brother struck the Sheriff with a club. Officers halted the fight and arrested all three. Price returned home Tuesday and said he was not under arrest. Miles brothers were in custody for attempted killing. The dispute grew from Miles demanding money which Price refused to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
W. L. Price
Rush County
Jeffersonville
North Vernon
Miles
Price
Mile
Officera
Mr Price
Miles Brothers
Obed
Little children wish for sugar and better manners
A trio of child vignettes begins with three year old Margie dreaming of sugar in a pudding and a desire for indulgence, followed by four year old Flossie praying for personal and parental improvement, and six year old Johnny joking about his father and uncle solving a task together in two hours amid a light Chicago Daily News anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie
Flossie
Johnny
Tom
Chicago Daily News
W. C. T. U. Notes on Alcohol and Social Ills
M Legendre argues most hospital diseases stem from alcohol abuse, with Lincoln cited as a total abstainer. He blames saloon proliferation for brutality and lack of subordination, asserting it drives crime, more than war, religion, or materialism. Karl Keelam, M. D., Leipzig professor, is quoted.
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M. Legendre
Abraham Lincoln
Karl Keelam
Leipeie
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Gwynneville
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Ares
Jesus
J. Dwient Hororp
British Museum
The
Yellow Journal
South Africa
James
Catholic Standard Times
Charlottesville Mfg. Co
Charlottesville
Charlottesville Mfg CO
Alfred Ellison
Judge of
Anderson
Friends Church
Judge Ellison
Rand
Lynn Creek Valley
Wit Hinshaw
Ames
Thos
Newby’s Apples
Ko-We-Ba
Lewisville
M. F.lovett
Sheriff Price
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