Harrison County Democratic Convention Names Nominees
The Corydon Democratic County Convention of Harrison County met May 2 1870 at the court house to nominate officers and elect a county central committee. Amzi W. Brewster chaired. John Mathes named president. nominations included Simeon K Wolfe for governor? and several county posts with votes tallied through multiple ballots. Delegates selected to district convention, and resolutions endorsed party principles and white supremacy era policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onter
Willison Hisey
Amos Zennor
Joshua Senner
Jacob J. W.iBrane
Tressifrer
Warren Askren
Benjamin H. Hancock
Fir
David Jordan
Athi
Ion
Joshua Scuner
Harrison Township
Amzi
V. Brewster
Harrison County
George W Deno
Peter M. Zeno
L. Shields
Posey Township
Peter Endria
Edward Harbinson
Harrison
Simeon K. Wolfe
Joseph
Wilson
Grand Jurors Named for September Term at Corydon
The Circuit Court selects grand jurors for the September term including John Baxter Jonathan Buston Morgan John L Ham Franklin Philip P Lopp Heth Jon S Lemon Boone Isaac Harman Spencer Joan Hans Harrison William Bowling Posey Josph Deweese Jackson Joan McRae Taylor Wm H Barksdale Blue River Michael Kunapple Webster. Henry M Leib moves his store to the east side of the public square. Griffin and McGrain begin pavement removal on their store side. The new town marshal vows action against violators. Corydon Corporation assessment by William T Ralph totals unknown. Black Radice celebration postponed from the 15th to the 18th of June. Rev John G Williamson leaves Presbyterian church for Whiteland Jonson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
George W. Davis
Peter Hotell
Davis
Wm. Pfrimmer
Samuel B Davis
Mr. Davi
Amos Johnson
Thomas Pattinson
Mr. Johnson
Pattinson
S. M. Stocksager
Thisnapolis
wsTu
Joshua Sanner
New Albany
Harneos Tamrship
Wm W. Kintner
J. Sanner
Dinbo Huon
Douglas
Avid Jordan
Fender An Stevner
Philip Zenor
Harvey + Wolfe
Jecob Deutsch
Philip Hickaan
Beoe
Doin Pavtn
Joan Wolfursu
John Eudes
Ozer Harritt Miga
Jsep Eile
Alexander Joyd
Abs Jom Fouts
Via
Buseh
George
Tne
Blue River
Wm Bancoes
Sils Craven
Donry Bo Urz
Matos J. Elliott
Wissingt N— Iniog Soune
John Simier
Davie Simi Haainan
Wariegg Hickma
Andy Bosard
Jae Lanner
Noah Rhodes
Levi Hoitell
Alen Oonrad
J. W. Bruher
John Baxter
Washington
Jonathan Buston
Morgan
John L. Ham
Franklin
Philip P. Lopp
Heth
Jon S. Lemon
Boone
Isaac Harman
Spencer
Joan Hans
Harrison
William Bowling
Posey
Josph Deweese
Jackson
Joan McRae
Taylor
Wm. H. Barksdale
Michael Kunapple
Webster
Census Marshals Named for County With Posey to Spencer
The county appoints census marshals including John T. Smith for Posey Taylor and Weister, George MaicCarty for Heil Boone Scot and Washington, Col. Ben Gresham for Frenklin and Harrison, John K. Louden for Morgan Blue River Jackson and Spencer. Delinquent tax this year about 8000 dollars, with prior collections near 9900. Nearly all delinquent will be collected this summer. A New York report notes voting irregularities during the election and a surge of alleged voter suppression, including instances of attempted illegal voting and a dramatic scene as a woman urged others to vote. The Democratic mayoral result in the city is reported around sixty thousand votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Smith
Posey Taylor
Weister
George MaicCarty
Heil Boone
Scot
Washington
Col
Ben Gresham
Tur Frenklin
Harrison
John K. Louden
Morgan, Blue River
Jackson and
Spencer
Bie
Saat
Everbody
Windy day causes building collapse in Columbus Kansas
The Workingmans Journal notes a very windy Friday in Columbus. The Monitor calls it among the windiest days on record. S M Bovereer’s two story building near the Square under construction collapsed, causing property loss to Mr Sov weeb. J N Ritter’s new frame was propped and other structures shook. No injuries reported.
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Workingman’s Journal
Columbus
Kansas
Monitor
S.M. Bovereer
Sov
J. N. Ritter
Prosi Ay
Ixpranarous, Inc
Joe, Ruddle
Louisville
Geute
Smuggling on the Mexican Border
A Washington Special reports to Congress on smuggl ing frauds along the Mexican border. Witnesses claim a major organization carried on smuggling with Juarez tied to the rebellion era and arms for cotton. Revenue officials say diamonds were smuggled in by a man named Guimacz. inspectors arrested Lim and retrieved the goods.
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Washington
Evening Post
Congress
Juing Select Committee
Juarez
Mexico
Aganizuion
Taois
United States
Maximilian
Guimacz
Cutom House
Walter and
Hastings
Guiamez
Lim
Diamy Cera
Public notice on sarsaparilla cure by Dr Hurley
Henry Turner writes from Louisville praising Hurley s sarsaparilla as a cure for bone affections coative dehulry kidney disease dyspepsia skin disease liver piles and syphilis. He states twelve years of illness ended after using four bottles and invites inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurey
Andy
Henry Turner
Tricotts Garment House Promotes Low Prices Local Industry
Notice declares Peiler Hofman will seek license from Harrison County Board of Commissioners on May 1 to sell in less than quart quantities intoxicating liquor under the 1859 act. The request specifies lot 188 in Gerydon, Harrison County, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Conmisioners
H Rrison County
Indiana
Gerydon
Garison County
Peiler Hofer Man
J&tu
Board of Commissmat
Harrison County
Spencer Township
Frenchtown
Matthias Bocard
Land fragment hints at river tract and boundaries
A clipped survey fragment references a river tract with boundary notes and marks called Booie's Lane. The text is incomplete, but indicates land parcels and river-side boundaries with notes on quality and labeling.
Pictorial Family Bible offered with agency opportunities
The advertisement promotes The Pictorial Family Bible as an illustrated family edition with extensive biblical content and historical views. It highlights its suitability for parents ministers teachers and students, notes attractive pricing and large bindings, and calls for canvassers and agents with potential profits. It also mentions other Potter editions and provides publishing house contact details in Philadelphia.
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Enidiarec Fiell
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Court House
Corydon
Amzi W. Brewster
Democratic Conn
John Mathes
Benjamin P Douglass
John W. Lopp
John McCarty
Win
Tivor
Spence
SM. Iteks Lager
S. M. Stovkelager Boone
John Hidley
Heta
Mitcell
Fey Hon
Mrarkill
John Partony Wlorzan
Alexander Flora
Blue Riven
Siles Cray
Hedry Iynor Wearster
Jonathan Harrelt
John PB
Zenor
Sania Ramsey
David Summers
Scott
Isaac Soaner
David Jourdan
Democratic County Cental Committee
Warrison
Benjamin Wo Carro
Jin Lepp
Martin V. Waoger
Frankl
Willian Benson
George W
Silas Croyden
Washingtn
Amos Somer
John P Zenor
John Herter
Alfred Deweese
Jetf Askren
Alien Conrad
Edward Farbineon
Democratea
W. Denbo
Sedianapais Sentinel
New Albany Ledger
Corydon Democrat
Serventiza
Sincon K. Wolfe
Ne Life
Ee Jlh
Mathes
Pra. Scarty
Gienes
Henry M. Leib
Hhis
B. Greenwood
Griffin & McGrain
William T. Ralph
Corporation of
John G. Williamson
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Whiteland
Jonson County
James L
Jack
Wim. T. Scutt
Abs. Scull
Meran Town
New York
Tue Negro
Pitteth
Weeb
James Ruddle
Hurley
Fether
Urley Gindy
U.S
Arte T
Slaughter
Jacob Deutsch
Preston McKinney
Bridgeport, Elizabell & New Amsterdam Turnpike Company
Elizabeth
Jesse S. Watson
Warrison Owngship
Cincinnati
Ojo
B. Greenwoob
Cory Don, Ind
Cory
Don
Tricotts
Cassimeres
Drep Betes
Ind
Messrs
Jas. Ruddle d Co
Vincent Eirk
Vexbrook
Dr. Seabrook
Mazietta
Jas. Ruddle & Co
Gents
Ben
WM. R. Root
J. L. Root
Turley
Commissioner’ S Safe
Leai Eistate
Gale
Towit
al Sant
E. C. Allen & Co
Acctsra
Maine
Vagtforial
Family Bible
Turnis
Patter
Fanny Biepe
Potter
Joan BE. Potter & CO
Sansom Street
Philadelphia
Goodspeed & CO
CurcaGo, Iluinor
Wiiglehy
East Side
F Public Square
Corydon, Ind
E. M. Melton
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