Sacrament, council, and local notes from Kokomo church and city
The Presbyterian church announces the Lord's Supper next Sabbath after morning service and new members to be received. The council meets tonight. County jail holds three inmates for murder. Spring farm work busy as week day prayer attendance rises. Kokomo to have a first class book store. City election near with no candidates. Crowley Harris block work begun. Turpen’s newspaper to issue around May 1. Prof Hopkins School praised by visitors. Rev Grubbs preached to colored Methodists. Ferd Dorsch ad appears. he is a skilled workman.
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Charles R. Henry
Brouse & Granger
Charles R Henry
Indiana
Howard Circuit Court
Court House
Kokomo
Winslow
Presbyterian Church
Wilson's
Itall
Gay
Crowley & Harris
Turpen
Rapid improvements near Furniture Manufactory amid cold snap fears
The region around the Furniture Manufactory is seeing swift improvements while concerns rise that the cold snap may have damaged fruit crops. A broad snow storm is described as general and extensive, with other local notes including deaths in Greentown and ongoing urban development projects on the Square’s south side.
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Dougherty
Greentown
Bepa
Joseph Kelly
Sle
Taylor Street
Windfall
Coate & Teague
New York
City notes and events from the Conference week
The report lists a range of local happenings including Marg Chestnut not getting an appointment, a party at a park, a wedding prospect, a house rental, Pollard's status, political instruction rumors, new cemetery drains, Dr White’s Catholicism lecture, a School Trustee election, and clergy votes on lay delegation.
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Nes
Marg
Chestnut
Bigzinesg
Parkern
Eli Tarkfigton
Snow depth on Yo Semite trail and May visit delay
Snow on the regular trail to Yo Semite reaches eight to ten feet in depth. Tourists are warned not to plan valley visits until mid May. A separate note mentions a town's vigilance committee formed to combat gamblers and thieves.
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Monroe
Tipton County Couple Wed Amid Cake Welcome
On the 17th first at the residence of W. L. Rubottom by Elder Frazier, Cuapixs W. Mozixco and Vipa C. Minpietos of Tipton County were joined in marriage. A generous supply of excellent cake followed the notice, and well wishes urged sunny skies, peace, contentment, and conjugal love for the couple.
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W. L. Rubottom
Elder Frazier
Cuapixs W. Mozixco
Vipa C. Minpietos
Tipton County
Davis & Co Expand Stock with Carpet Room and Large Bargains
Northern Indiana merchants Davis & Co open a 22 by 50 foot carpet room on the second floor, stocking tapestry Brussels three ply ingrain Dutch wool and more. They tout the largest, cheapest stock in the region and advertise boots shoes clothing plows and ready made garments with multiple local firms featured.
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Indiana
Davis & Co
Brussels
Chicago
Indianapolis
No. 1 photographs by Mendenhall and elephant boots by Steward & Son
A city elephant appearance inspires Steward & Son to offer boots for the animal, with the prompt claim they can also supply boots and shoes for humans. The article also mentions Sage’s remedies, a Dr. Pio racer, and a sewing machine testimonial praising Wilcox & Gibbs for its simple twisted loop stitch and durability.
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Steward & Son
Sage
Pio
Wilcox & Gibbs
S. JT. Fowler
Phrenological Journal
Railway Tariff Cut Announced for Local Passengers
The Indianapolis Peru and Chicago Railway Co announces a local passenger tariff reduction effective May 1 1879 a discount of 10 cents for ticket buyers. See notice and passenger tariff at the depot.
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Indianapolis Peru and Chicago Railway Co
Widow Queen of Hearts Hoax Costs Young Groom Dearly
Fraud case in Boston involves John Nelson and a 22 year old groom duped by a 37 year old bride who used Magnolia Balm to appear younger. The column warns men against hasty marriages and jokes about cosmetic products Lyon’s bathainion and pearly complexions.
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Rice Dryance
Boston
Rice
Hagan
Lyon
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