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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1870
Page
3
The Kokomo Journal notes scarce local items, tax and public notices, building activity, marriages, church sermons, and commerce. It reports an assessor’s animal tax, a new pump shop, farm and contruction projects, marriage licenses, and community happenings around Howard County.
Mr Turpen formerly of the Tip ton Democrat visited the city this week to arrange starting a Democratic paper here. Citizens from both parties subscribed and expressed interest in seeing some fun. A local remark suggests the courthouse coat of arms might be mispainted. Alf Walker can provide details.
The Journal acknowledges volunteers from Kokomo, Greentown, Tipton, and Economy, listing B F Rhoads, Johnson, B R Richards, T Underwood, Wim Hilcott, T F Hazzard, Mary Yocum, and Otho Main Economy. It also announces W H Rid enour as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney for the Common Pleas District, noting he lost an arm in the army and is a Republican.
Davis & Co at Northside Public Square advertises one of the largest cash stock of dry goods ever brought to Ko komo. They mark down all items to match new stock and pledge to sell cheaper than any house for cash only. Their buyer remains in the market to show customers a large, clean, and cheap selection.
v. and Messrs. Sumption Owings and Leach advertise their livery stable as the largest and best arranged in the state section. They claim new buggies carriages and well kept horses with Capt Sumption ensuring quality and fair bills. Patronage urged.
Hon. Joby introduces a House resolution to build a ship canal linking Lake Michigan with the Ohio River. The plan allegedly helps T. Coblentz transport groceries as current cargo flow is obstructed. Tom will be consulted for full details on the new enterprise.
The ad copy highlights a city store room filled with fashionable goods newly arrived from eastern cities with prices cut below prior levels. Other ads promote boots at Wildmen and Dollman, clothing from Simon Stern and Kraus and Rosenthal, and a large Kokomo wagon firm.
An Indiana notice touts a large stock of BOOTS NO SHOES for the spring race at low prices. The ad from Wildman & Dollman invites shoppers to inspect the assortment at No. 48 Railroad Street Kokomo. A second item reports Good Templars of Petersburg withdrawing support from the Tipton Times over a false article.
The Kokomo Horticultural Society met April 5 with President presiding. Discussion covered strawberry cultivation methods, planting distances, mulching, and pest control. Talks included raspberries and blackberries varieties, with notes on profitability and winter protection. A public sale and local notices followed, mentioning farm goods and a new Indianapolis hotel venture.
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