August 12 Kokomo Journal edition notes editors and proprietors
The Kokomo Journal lists Pershing and Montgomery as editors and proprietors for the Friday August 12 issue in Kokomo.
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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1870
Page
2
Prussian Frano Prussian War Update
The document reports heavy losses on both sides on the seventh clash with French forces retreating to Metz as Prussians advance. Strasbourg holds 5000 French troops surrounded by 60000 enemy. Napoleon and his generals are criticized by London papers. The war is predicted short with possible outside powers to intervene.
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Metz
Strasburg
Napoleon
London Times
Prince Hohenzollern
Hooper's New Building Stands as City Credit on Main
The two story brick carriage manufactory on Main between Mulberry and Walnut, erected under Mr Hooper's supervision, features a stone front and finest quality brick. Stall and Meadcraft of Logansport crafted the iron cornish, Leach and Owens supplied brick, Dan Wilkins did the painting, Albright laid the brick. Call to view this substantial structure and consider hiring these workmen for future projects.
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Hooper
Mulberry
Walnut
Stall & Meadcraft
Logansport
Leach & Owens
Dan
Wilkins
Albrights
Grand concentration in Burlington Convention aims for harmony
The article praises orderly settling of senatorial nominations at the Burlington Convention and rejects bolter talk. It condemns retail price hikes linked to the European war as extortion and notes local hardship from such propaganda. It also mentions Pike starting another Illinois newspaper and his habit of delaying offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Bolters
Europe
Gas works site talks in Anderson Herald item
Hardesty reports in the Anderson Herald on village negotiations over gas works location. A brief note mentions Sobnny in passing as part of the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardesty
The
Anderson Herald
Sobnny
Democrats Move to Abandon Party Structure in Howard County Meeting
A Howard County mass convention at Armstrong's Hall adopted resolutions urging abandonment of a regular party organization for most officers and support for independents. The group condemned the current county system, called for reform, economy, and a fair wage for public work, and nominated J. W. Kern for Representative with Ad Armstrong and Eli Tarkington as options.
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Howard
Armstrong’s Hall
James A. Haggard
Central Committee
Dr. Henderson
J. W. Kern
J. M. Goar
OC. N. Pollard
Committee On
Howard County
Bass Havens
Pollard Tarkington
Kern
C.N. Pollard
Ad Armstrong
Eli Tarkington
N. Bell
Adison Armstrong
Ad. Armstrong
Tarkington
Persician
Dimocrat
Jeff Davis Breaks Reserve to Hear Speech
The former Confederate leader Jeff Davis has ended his reserve and begun public speaking. While he has not yet uttered overt treason, Southern crowds praising him reflect reverence for his role in the late rebellion. Critics say punishment was due for a rebel.
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Jeff Davis
Demerat
Letter to Bro. Hardesty in harsh terms from Bennett
A sharp, personal Broadside from D H Bennett to Anderson Herald editor Bro. Hardesty. Bennett accuses the editor of misunderstanding and fuels hostility by mocking his writing and intelligence. He taunts Hardesty about madness and asylum care, ending with a biting quip about minds and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bro. Hardesty
Anderson Herald
Red Hat
Bro. H
Paradise
New Republican Paper Emerges in New Castle
A new paper the Rervus.ican is launched at New Castle by E. and E. M. Pleas formerly of the Courier. It is described as handsome and well edited with a truly Republican stance. The writer urges Henry County Republicans to rally around the editors and support the publication as a fixed local institution. An X.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rervus.ican
New Castle
E. & E.M. Pleas
The
Courier
Henry
The Young Folks Rural Monthly Debuts in Chicago
The Young Folks Rural Monthly launches for young men and women issued by H N F Lewis publisher of Western Rural Chicago. Prizes offered for stories and contributions from young writers at a price of 100 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N.F. Lewis
Western Rural
Chicago
Dances at Armstrong's Hall Stir Racial Tensions
The account notes a Wednesday evening dance at Armstrong's Hall where white attendees mocked blacks who joined in. A few colored youths were roughed by imitators of white dancers, nearly triggering a mass incident. The piece laments political life and hints at party leaders selling influence. The column promises both Democratic and Republican platforms for reader comparison.
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Armstrong’s Hall
Boy Candidate Challenged by Democrat Opposition
The Democrat argues the so called boy candidate is unfit and urges voters to test his mettle. The piece notes travel routes including passenger trains to Cincinnati via Richmond as context for the political confrontation.
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Cincinnati
Richmond
Spiritualism exposed in local hoax by traveling showman
A traveling showman claimed powerful mediums including Fay, but Reed & Losey and others investigated and exposed the trickery. W M Loop denounced the affair, revealing holes in the ceiling and a staged seance with Ben Shafer stepping in as a spirit. The incident sparked calls for better evidence and warned against future impostors.
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Reed & Losey
Reed
Dan Bennett
Charlie Hendry
Fay
Galveston
Col. Stuart
W. M. Loop
Loop
Ben
Ben Shafer
Center Township Chooses Nine Delegates for Senatorial Meet
The Center Township Convention met at Metsker and Wildman’s Hall at 3 p m on Saturday August 6 to select nine delegates for the Burlington Senatorial Convention. J W Cooper presided, M Garrigus acted as Secretary, and the delegates named were John Slider E F White T C Philips Sylvester Gwin Jonathan Hansell J A Wildman W S Easter N B Brown and Phanuel Hunt. All Republicans attending Burlington were designated as delegates to the same. The convention adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metsker & Wildman’s
Burlington
J. W. Cooper
M. Garrigus
John Slider
E. F. White
T. C. Philips
Sylvester Gwin
Jonathan Hansell
J. A. Wildman
W. S. Easter
N. B. Brown
Phanuel Hunt
Mr. Philips
N. M. Garriaus
Sec’y
Greentown and Jerome Gravel Road Assn Meeting
The Greentown and Jerome Gravel Road Association will meet at M Garrigus’s Kokomo office Monday at ten o clock. Members are urged to attend. business of importance will be presented. The Reform Democratic Council of Evanaville plans to issue 100000 dollars in bonds at 9 percent interest. The 17th marks the Anniversary of Good Templarism in the United States. the order began August 17 1851 and now numbers 250000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greentown and Jerome
Reform Democratic Council of
Evanaville
Good Templarism
United States
Geq.p. Rowell & Co
Park Row
New York
Pittsburgh
G. P. Rowell & Co
Ross J fHaseltine is the best igender in Kokemy
The sentence proclaims Ross J fHaseltine as the best igender in Kokemy without providing verifiable context or additional facts.
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Kokemy
Honey Creek Republicans appoint delegates to Burlington Senate convention
In Honey Creek township on August 6 1870 Republicans met at Ruesiaville to appoint delegates for the Burlington Senatorial Convention on August 13 1870. Nathan Ratcliffe chaired with J N Cook as secretary and delegates W H Hornaday F M Dunkin Ben King alternates D R Jones John Wainright O L Evans. The delegates were instructed to vote for Woody Moulder Dixon King. Town Ship Central Committee formed with Woody as spokesperson. Proceedings to be published in Kokomo Tribune and Journal.
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Honey Creek
Honey Creek Township
Ruesiaville
Burlington
Nathan Ratcliffe
J. N. Cook
Moulder
W. H. Hornaday
F. M. Dunkin
Ben. King
D. R. Jones
John Wainright
O. L. Evans
Woody
Dr. Moulder
Jonathan Dixon
Kokomo Tribune and Journal
Nathan Bartciirf
Ch’n. I. N
Agricultural notes and fair plans for Howard County
L J Templin editor notes fruit displays may be meager at the fall fair due to scarce water this season. A cin cinnati Gazette method against plum curculio is suggested using soap suds to kill eggs after stinging. Madison county Agricultural Society offers about five thousand dollars in premiums. Brown and Templin Kokomo Nurseries offer fruit and ornamental trees at lower local prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Agricultural Society
John Hardesty
The
Herald
Howard County
Brown & Templin
Kokomo
Kokomo Woman's Christian Association Meeting Notes
The Kokomo W C A met by adjournment with the president presiding. Members discussed a Missionary committee report continuation, aid for an orphan girl, and visiting county infirmaries. Sarah Freeman spoke on cures and donated to support the Indiana Surgical Institute benevolent department. The group backed the Orphans’ Home effort and appointed a standing committee to liaise with Freeman. Meeting set for August 17 at M F Toaguee's residence with J G Cor Sec signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah &. Freeman
Indiana Surgical Institute
S. E. Freeman
Indianapolis
Kokomo A
M. F. Toaguee
Association
Dutch Farmers Prosper in Howard County
A visitor reports Howard Town ship residents known as the Dutch are prospering with wheat yields from ten to twelve bushels per acre and excellent oats. Corn shows promise while hogs remain scarce. The note ends with a contrast to Chipaway ignoramuses and the enduring industrious Dutch farming spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Township
Howard County
Critics decry agricultural fairs as perverted festivals
The Hearth and Home Journal of Agriculture laments fairs drifting from husbandry aims to become holidays. It cites auctioneers, showmen, gamblers, and drinking as negatives, with female equestrianism and horse racing. The piece urges managers to act wisely to restore moral focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Agriculture
Birds as Farm Allies Warned by European Observation
The Atlantic Monthly cites European findings that birds such as sparrows crows and jays protect crops by controlling harmful insects. It argues farmers in America must stop persecuting useful birds and adopt stronger protective laws and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
The
Bund
Berne
Switzerland
Atlantic Monthly
Farmers Request Wheat Production Details for County
A call to farmers urges submission of practical data on wheat varieties grown locally. Reports should cover wheat type, soil, preparation, sowing and harvest times, yields, inputs, and all details to inform readers and guide planting decisions. Respondents are invited to share usable figures and methods.
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Christian Brook
Isaac Watson
Leander Miller
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Goar
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Losey
Lord Byron
Center Township
Democrat
L. J. Templin
Kokomo Tribune
Cincinnati Gazette
Woman’s Christian Association of
Birds
Epson Bros
Ninth St
Washington, D. C
Mann & CO
Scientizc American
Patent Office
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J. B. Tuvece
Nassau At
BIG Money
G. E. Kalb & Ci
Rushville
Ohio
FLA. Darling
Fayetteville
Onundaga Co
N.Y
Rubottom & Neal
Clinton House
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