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Newspaper

Kokomo Journal

Location

Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1870

Page

2

Ballot slate announced for Indiana state offices

The Kokomo Journal lists candidates for state offices including Secretary of State MAX F. A. HOFFMAN Cass. Auditor JONN D. EVANS Marion. Treasurer ROBERT H. W. MILROY Carroll. Attorney General NELSON TRUSSLER Fayette. Superintendent BARNABAS C. NOBBS Wayne. Supreme Court Justices A. T. GSBORN Laporte. J. T. ELLIOT Henry. C. A. RAY Marion. and R. C. GREGORY Tippecanoe for district posts.

Max. F. A. Hoffman Cass Jonn D. Evans Marion Robert HW. Milroy Carroll Nelson Trussler Fayette Public Instruction Barnabas C. Nobbs Wayne Supreme Court Ibu Dist A. T.gsborn Laporte Disti J. T. Elliot Henry

Local Officials List for Carroll County Elections

Citizens review listed candidates for county offices including Senator Carroll County W R Kistler Representative T M Kirkpatrick Clerk H I Winslow Auditor Lutiler S Gray Treasurer I W Rayburn Sheriff Joan Trees Recorder Samuel Richey Coroner Jesse Leeka Surveyor Silas Stout and Commissioners Joan Rodkey and G P Pitzer B J A Ellis in district allocations.

Carroll County W.R. Kistler T. M. Kirkpatrick Samuel Richey Jesse Leeka Silas Stout

Temperance Debates Stir Community and Clergy

A large Saturday meeting discussed temperance aims with strong remarks on ministers' conduct. Bishop Clark preached at the M E Church drawing a full crowd, followed by fourteen ministers ordained deacons. Monday report items covered conference boundaries and memorials, with adjournment to Huntington and appointment lists read as citizens praised for hospitality.

Committee On Temperance E. Hall J. W.R Miller Richmond Congregational Church RR. IL Sparks Christian Y. Stabler Presbyterian Robison Friends Simpson M. E Clark Jeff Thompson Kingsley Merril Christian Advocate Bowman Asbury College Greencastle Mittee Father Eddy Daily Tribune Huntington

Subscribe and Send The Journal to Loved Ones

A plea to share the Kokomo Journal weekly edition with friends and family across the west or east. The note touts the gift value and personal satisfaction of giving news from Kokomo as a profitable opportunity for subscribers.

Kokomo

Trial of McFarland for Richardson Murder Proceeds

The McFarland murder trial in New York continues, with the insanity plea likely to influence the case. Observers expect this proceeding to spark strong reactions and add a new page to the nation’s criminal records.

Yen McFarland Richardson N. Y

Beaver case bail for Dr Vinadl sparks public concern

Last week Dr J J Vinadl was admitted to bail in the Beaver case in the sum of 12000 dollars. He is back and has resumed his practice prompting questions about his activities and possible more victims associated with Wheeler.

J J. Vinadl P'lymouth Democrat Wheeler

Kokomo Streets Highlighted by Mirror Writer

Mirror praises Kokomo streets calling them the best in the state. George Sfarding is commended for truthfulness and candid speech about local streets and nostalgic visions of better times.

Kokomo Mirror George Sfarding

Elastic garters draw praise from Lebanon Patriot readers

A Lebanon Patriot notice extols elastic garters with bows and clasps as attractive on good looking girls. A response from Dave, invoking a palpitator, protests against the insinuations.

Lebanon Dave

Reverend A S Kinnan Faces Defense by Sentinel

Rev A S Kinnan, who sought trial by the Conference last week after all witnesses were deemed unavailable, now receives defense coverage from the Indianapolis Sentinel.

A. S. Kinnan Indianapolis Sentinel

Prisoner Remark Sparks County Jail Briefs

Nes Harding of the Afiror calle faces remark on prisoners in our county jail. The note refers to a harsh comment labeled Brief Nastiness and suggests a possible link to the phrase Short and Dirty.

Nes Harding

County Officials Tally Delinquents in Annual Settlement

The County Auditor and Treasurer conduct their annual settlement as delinquents surpass last year's total. The report notes higher delinquency figures and ongoing collection efforts.

The Great Showman Attends Church on Sabbath

A noted figure attended church on Sabbath and showed interest in the bishop's sermon, drawing attention from congregants and onlookers.

Temperance Revival Underway in Bourbon Camp

A great temperance revival is in progress in Bourbon with Capt. Buck leading the movement among locals and performing a strong revival effort.

Bourbon Buck

Conference of the M E Church Adjourns in Dignified Style

The Conference of the M E Church adjourned its annual session in city, conducted with intelligent, dignified debate and Christian spirit. Quirky nomenclature and playful characterizations appear in a humorous contrast to orderly proceedings, followed by a light note on a two week Tipton elopement incident and a remark on marshy property troubles.

M. E. Church Preston Martindale Lynch Mann Parrett Jordon Rhodes Shackelford Kirwood Heath Campbell Wright Barnes Howe Freeman Newman Carland Pearmar Walker Streight Beal Hutchison Slade Spellman Lee Leo Oden Greer Tipton Indianapolis

Questioning Rev J G White Lectures in City

A reader asks why Sentinel pursues information about the Reverend J G White who has lectured here for several evenings and who is noted for speaking on Catholic topics. The inquiry queries the author’s motive and the man’s notoriety.

J.G. White Pifalo Sentinel

Indianapolis Prepares Large Scale Summer Developments

The Journal reports Indianapolis will spend about two million on private buildings and improvements stone and over one million on public buildings this summer. The effort aims to stimulate local business activity and growth.

Indianapolis Journal

Reed Meets Journal Circle Ahead of Judicial Convention

Reed of the Peru Republican visited Monday and met all parties connected with the Journal. He is a good fellow, and if present at the judicial convention on Saturday next, his smiling countenance will again be seen.

Reed The Peru Republican Ferdinand Dorsch Dorsch Kokomo Ind ETNA New Mra. Dorsch F. Dorsch

Tenement demand grows as rental supply dries up

City faces severe housing shortage with few vacant units available for rent. Officials note other cities have surplus housing, but this locality struggles to meet demand and calls for more construction of tenement houses.

Newspaper man R Randall visits city to oversee publication

R Randall formerly partnered in the Journal and now with the Western Independent spent Friday and Saturday in the city to tend to paper interests.

Cept. R. Randall Journal Twestern Independent

Grand Rapids Goshen and Warsaw Railroad Advancement

Work has begun on the Grand Rapids, Goshen and Warsaw railroad and is being pushed forward vigorously. The road is planned to open to Warsaw by August or September.

Grand Rapids, Goshen & Warsaw Warsaw

Len Wallace Leads Lafayette District Congressional Race

Sax-Gen. Len Wallace appears to hold the inside track for Congress in the Lafayette district as candidates jockey for position and support builds.

Len. Wallace Congress Lafayette

City backs 60000 aid for Ft Wayne and Pacific Railroad

In Fulton County a majority supports spending 60000 to aid the Ft Wayne and Pacific Railroad. Opinions clash on railroad building and taxation for sidewalks and street repairs. Joy Ninde withdraws from Congress race in the Ninth Shanks district as Henry and Randolph Quakers and nearby counties back Shanks.

Fulton County Ft. Wayne and Pacific Joy Ninde Congress Shanks Henry Randolph Jay Will Ninde

New Albany and St Louis Air Line Railroad Opens

The New Albany and St Louis Air Line Railroad began construction at New Albany on a Tuesday. President A Brad ley and official Morris Mc Donald attended with the first blows and spike driving. Two tramps were tied up at Tipton after Brady from the times helped them find meals. Morning showed them cooled and secured in a butcher shop for the night.

New Tipton Brady Times Eagle House

Burglars Strike Vermillion County Treasury in Monday Night Heist

The Vermillion County treasury suffered a burglary on Monday night with thirty five thousand dollars paid to the intruders. The Pioneer notes the paper’s flashy business notices and mocks Tom Coblentz. Spiritualism grows as Terre Haute mayor unites A Boggs and Flora Poindexter in a ceremony. The census taker will soon visit to count households.

Vermillion County Booneville Warrick Co Coblentz Tom Terre Haute A. Boggs Flora Poindexter

Candidate S. Dryden Named for First Ward Councilman

Eight sign is presented as a notice that S. Dryden is a candidate for Councilman from the First Ward. The notice praises his character, calling him a good man.

8. S. Dryden

Teper Bis Week Focuses On Conference Items

Our paper highlights conference items occupying much of this week and appealing to readers, with attention drawn to key meetings and decisions. The summary notes ongoing discussions and anticipated outcomes across committees and events.

Indiana Methodist ministers list district appointments

A long roster lists ministers and their assignments across Indiana districts including Anderson, Muncie, Fort Wayne, Logansport, Marion, Warsaw, Goshen, Elkhart, Peru, and more. It notes transfers of several ministers to other conferences and identifies church bodies and quarterly conferences involved.

Richmond M. Manny Pearl St J. W Grace E. B. Snyder Central Comstock Whitewater Centreville Cambridge James Johnston Dublin Lewisville Jamie, McCarty Knightstown J. D. Spellman Farmland R. J Selo Truntsville Blountsville J. Harrison Newcastle E. M. Baker Middletown W. Anderson W. N Meissee Slagerstown L. Roberts Williamsburg J. I. Peirce Winchester W. F. Walker Spartansburg Thomas Bowman Indiana Asbury University Pearl Street Quarterly Conference O. V. Lemon Preacher's Aid Society Muncie J. E. Ervin A. Fish E. I. Pearce Marion F. F. Tasty C. Minter Schna T. Sells Union City F. T. Simpson Deerfield J. L. Ramsey Portland M. A. Teague Dunkirk If. Peirce Albany Eli Raaimel Camden A. M. Kermwood Hartford City F. A. Sale Jonesboro D. F. Stright New Corner lIf N. Kerrick Montpelier Xenia A. J. Lewellen Logansport Dist Mbreamen P. E Logansport N. Gillam Mission Black New Waverly J. Leonard Peru Main Street H. C. Waltz Third Street C. W. Miller Mexico P. Carland Miami J. L. Miller Santafe R. T. Lang Jerome William Peck Kokomo W. Wilson Alto C. Disbro Tipton C. Bock Nicklin Henry Vil Russiaville J. M. Jackson Lincoln J. N. McMahon C. Martindale Agent State Temperance Alliance Logansport Quarterly Conference Ft. Wayne Fort Wayne—Wayne M. Th. Mendenhall Centenary D. P. Hartman Monroeville C. LE. Shackleford Decatur A. Robinson Pleasant Mills B. P. Baker New Corydon C. IL. Wilkinson Ossian W. HE. Curtis N. Baker Bluffton R. Tobey Riftsburg B. Galbraith Roanoke J. T. Shackleford Huntington J. B.birt Bourbon Bristol G. I. Tih Middlebury W. Comstock Lima J. J. Cooper van Buren Geo. W. Howe LaGrange Wolcottville J. H. Hutchinson Ligonier S. H. Rhodes New Paris J. M. Mann Wawaka E. Mahin Albion J. W. Smith Geo. Newton

Horticultural Meeting Debates Orchard Exposures

Kokomo Horticultural Society met on April 19 with President Vail presiding. Minutes approved. Vail read an essay on planting apple orchards. Members debated eastern western and northern exposures and injury from late frosts. Seeds from Washington arrived. part distributed, rest for absent members. Brown to present pruning essay in June. Evening damp but meeting lively. For the Journal notes on church incident and a local joker’s turkey joke, both from the city.

Kokomo Horticultural Society Vail M. Brown Ife Mr. Vail Templin Agricultural Department Washington

Descriptions of a growing town trade and civic improvements

The writer praises a town for its thriving local trade and planned road upgrades including macadamized streets. The new Court House is described as grand with superior interior design and frescoes. Two Republican presses and upcoming Democratic organ are noted, with comment on political divides and local gratitude to Sherman House owner Beamer and associates.

Bay Indiana Sherman House Messrs. Beamer, Webb The Journal Ft. Wayne Democrat

Methodists of New Jersey Form State Conference

The Methodists of New Jersey plan a State Conference similar to New York. One aim is to inform politicians how Methodists view the common school question.

Methodists New Jersey New York

Gail Hamilton Styles Hair In Bright Yellow Shade

Gail Hamilton sports a short cut with hair tossed back from her brow and pinned up in a tidy style. The look emphasizes a playful boldness and easy maintenance.

Gail Hamilton

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