Good roads and local politics fill Kokomo pages
City notes reflect improving roads, court house work, and a busy scene with ministers, editors, and elections. Reports mention George Harding’s influence, the Indianapolis Mirror subscription drive, a court house completion plan, temperance committees, and social incidents including a dog fight and a funeral.
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Jonathan Drynkle
SarThe Committee On
Temperance
H. J. Lacy
R. D. Spellman
C. Martledale
James Greer
M. Wayman
J. J. Cooper
F. T. Simpson
Sue George C
Missionary Meeting At Christian Church In April
A missionary meeting will convene at the Christian Church beginning April 28 with several eminent preachers attending. Evening sermons will be preached each night and all are invited to attend.
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The
Christian Church
New York Store Extends Spring Dry Goods and Clothing Lines
Mr Kahn of the New York one price store has gone east to buy new Spring and Summer dress goods and dry goods. They plan a mammoth new stock at the old Mem moth corner with prices to eclipse anything seen before. Be sure to visit in a few days to see the largest assortment.
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Ger Mr. Kahn
New York
One
Memmoth
Heaven
Edgar
Tyes
Angeline
Coated
Coste & Teague
Kraus & Rosenthal
Does it pay to insure A case of a claim settlement
John A Oiler son of Dr Oiler died after taking a two thousand dollar Security Life policy for his sister Sarah M He had paid only 34 total and the company promptly sent the full policy amount to Miss O Newlin the agent of the company paid the claim The piece urges readers to insure promptly noting the agent John Newlin is a respected figure and mentioning Me N as Yonkers Fire Insurance agent
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John A. Oiler
Dr. Oiler
Russiaville
Sarah M
John Newlie
New London
Miss O
Join Newlin
Me. N
Yonker's Fire Insurance Company
Local merchants advertise diverse goods and low prices
Spring ads tout Dryden & Co hardware with plows and farming gear. Tom Coblentz groceries supply and promise repeat business. Mendenhall credited as top photographer in the city. J M Leeds hints at travel to Texas but keeps up grocery business on R R street. Jay’s small shop promises low prices and friendly service.
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Tom Coblentz
Tom
J. M. Leeds
Texas
Hie
R. R. Street
Jay
Unclear dialogue on sales and mispronunciations in a local scene
The fragment depicts a series of names and brief phrases about selling items. It mentions John Nelson, Sawyer Silings, Stewart, Simon Stern and his son Sam selling various goods. The text reads like a phonetic or dialect sketch with repeated talk of selling and remarks about prices.
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Sawyer Silings
Stewart
Syrus
Simon Stern
Simon
Sam
Wildman and Dollman Offer Boots and Shoes at Low Prices
Wildman and Dollman sell boots and shoes cheaper than any other firm in town and offer the largest stock ever for Kokomo citizens. Buy your boots and shoes from Wildman and Dollman.
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Wildman & Dollman
Kokomo
Taffy Thief Urged to Buy Maas Beef for Cheap
A Welshman named Taffy is accused of stealing beef, with taunts about his folly and a claim that Maas offers cheaper meat. The piece mocks Taffy and promotes Maas as the buy.
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Taffy
Welchman
Jacob Maas
Maas
Marriages Recorded in Richmond and Nearby Homes
On Thursday March 31 1870 at Jonathan Hansell Esq residence Richmond Terrell wed Anna P Waley. Also at A Plougi residence April 7th Joseph F Hamilton wed Kate Preble by E L Frazier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Hansell Esq
W.R. Kistler
Richmond Terrell
Anna P. Waley
A. Plougi
E. L. Frazier
Joseph F. Hamilton
Kate Preble
A Woman's Dream and a Local Retail Advertisement
A reflective scene unfolds with a woman named Angeline sharing a reverent dream about beauty and purity. The narrative segues into postings for Coste Teague dry goods with low prices and a John Nelson Tobacconist offer featuring O V T S. A quip questions Peru Republican editor’s pride over a sewing machine shops prize and missed paper delivery.
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The
Peru Republican
Reed
Supreme Court Reverses Clem Case Order New Trial
The Supreme Court reversed the lower court ruling in the Clem case and ordered a new trial, expected to be set for the next term.
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Supreme Court
George W. Julian proposes 16th Amendment on suffrage
On the fourth, George W. Julian presented a Joint Resolution to amend the U S Constitution proposing the 16th Amendment. It states that citizens cannot be denied voting rights due to sex and that Congress may enforce the article by appropriate legislation.
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George W. Julian
United States
Hoe
Congress
Woman Dies From Cat Bite in New York
A New York woman is dying after a cat bite as a nurse warns about infection risks. In Brooklyn, a female swimmer conducts public exhibitions while feather quality is debated for pillows.
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New York
Brooklyn
Local Passenger Tariff Reduced by Railroad Co.
The Indianapolis Peru and Chicago Railway Co announces a reduction in its Local Passenger Tariff effective May 1, 1870 with a 10 cent discount for passengers buying tickets. See the notice and new tariff at the depot. J C THourson rests superintendent.
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Indianapolis Peru and Chicago Railway Co
Wonderful American servant in Grace Greenwood sketch
A humorous notice extols a sewing machine as a quiet, reliable servant likened to a helpful friend. Also included are satirical reprints on the Rice divorce case in Boston and advertisements for patent remedies from Dr. Pierce, touting catarrh cures and throat treatments.
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Wilcox & Gibbs
Grace Greenwood
Boots and shoes for the spring trade in Kokomo
A Kokomo merchant announces a large stock of boots and shoes for the spring trade. The firm Wildman & Dollman invites customers to view the best assortment offered locally at low prices, with contact at 48 Railroad Street, next to Haskett & Co. KO KOMO ID.
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wWe
Kokomo
Railroad Street
Haskett & Co
Wildman & Dollman
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WM. B. Smith
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State of
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Jacob Fisher
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Newton Va
Thomas Limnater
Waekras
Lyme
Thomas Hunter
W. Trouesdell
J.P
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Pete's Run
Stovelock
A. M
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Wcty
Jacob Loterer
Horgea
George J. Dotterer
Waeseas
Davis Ditching Association
Clinton County
Monard County
Thomas J. Cason
24Th Judicial District of
Clinton Common Pleas Court
Esid Company
Jacob Dotterer
Howard Circ
Howard County Court
Elisabeth Henry
Charles R. Henry
Brouse & Granger
Charles R Henry
Howard Circuit Court
Court House
Beal
H.W. Winslow
Kokomo Journal
George Harding
Coblents
Beg
BenGeorge Harding
Mirror
New Court House
Friends
Howard County Medical Society
A. Wall
Logsnsport
Pharos
Mr. Mace
Fort Wayne
J. Stanley
John Russell
Michigan
Daily Tribune
Baliwin
Congregational Society
Wesley Treen
W. R. Kistler
Wilson
Greenville
Ohio
Metts
North Indiana
Harria
J. H. Kroh
Mulberry
Union Streets
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Russell
Meathcoate
Sambo
New Paris
N. £. Thorpeen
A. V. Thompson
W.L.& Marthe Haseltine
John Nelson
Dryden & Co
Mendenhall
Clinton House
O. V.T.S
J.C. Thourson
Wee
Tk. J. Hazeltine
Public Square
Logansport Journal
Perhspe
Rice
Boston
Hagan
Lyon
R. V. Pierce
M. B
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Armstrong, Nixon &C
Kcoy XK Co
Brer
Howard Centy
Mspiurs
Kelley, CO
Entonecscs
Giles, Kelley & Co
Kokomo, Indiana
X. Anufnsturees of
BLACK
Main Street
Aughe & Parrott
Dayton Plows
Giles, Kelley
Col
R.H. Birt & CO
Howard
STOVE
Wally Aduhat
Main St
Kokomo, Im
R. A. Birt & CO
R. H. Porter, W. Lovin
Jas. AL Pric
Kokomo Furniture
and Wireless
Undertakers
Citizeen
Funeri‘s
Walt
Rail Road
Komomo, Indiana
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