Indiana News Snapshots From Various Towns
A collection of brief items reports 1700 national banks in the U S, a Democratic paper at Wabash, teachers institutes in session, sorghum economics in the south, Muncie tobacco and whiskey outlays, and revenue stamps not required after October first. Mentions Kendalville reunion for the 129th Indiana volunteers, Tyner’s campaign speech at Mexico, M N Church conference at Bloomington, Kosciusko county treasury, and weekly Journal availability. Notes sickness in Bunker Hill area, loafers nuisance in Delphi and Kokomo, melon abundance with high medical costs, plus road work plans northeast of the city. Reports Tipton riots coverage, AL. TR. Vuil stumping for Gooding, Plymouth courthouse cornerstone laid by Masons, a radical correspondent mockery, Knightstown life, and lumber shipments. claims on quality.
Church Schedule and Services By Denominations
The notice lists weekly worship times across denominations at specific halls and streets. Presbyterian in Wilson's Hall holds Sunday services at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Sunday School at 2 p.m. and prayer Tuesday evening. Missionary and Bible class times are noted with other gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildman’s Block
Wilson's
Conerrnational
D. J. Banowx
Methopist Episcopal
Rev. W. Wilson
Christian
E. L. Frattier
Freemason lodge meeting notices and schedules
Free and Accepted Masons Koromuo Lover No 93 and Howann Lovar No 873 hold meetings around the full moon. Greentown Lopar meets Saturday around the full moon. Narruatt Lower Fairfield meets Thursday around the full moon. I O G F Kokomo Lance No 183 meets Tuesday evenings. Witpaan Lopae meets Monday evenings. Alto Lodge 276 meets Saturday evenings. I C G f Wrap Car Sonar No 343 meets very Saturday evening.
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Koromuo
Howann Lovar
Greentown Lopar
Narruatt Lower
Fairfield
I. 0
G. F. Kokomo Lance, No
Witpaan Lopae
Alto Lodge
Political squabbles and social frictions blaze in Indiana
A Madison county Democratic ticket split blocks Moreau, a Peru Republican mocks McAlister as a humbug, and Vigo County faces a racist cemetery deed. The state reports alarm over coal oil accidents in Metamora and Lynn, church notices warn against lawsuits and nuisances, and editorials critique truth in Freeman’s writings while independents tempt Republicans to aid Democrats.
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Metamora
Lynn
Moreau Nominated to Avoid Beating a Decent Man
A Democrat says Moreau was nominated to prevent harming a decent man, arguing the decision aimed to avert violence against him. The remark frames the nomination as protective rather than merit based.
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Moreau
War path census and Millville fair notes
Al Philips pursues census work as Ife plans to inform residents. The village three miles east of the city around Rhoads Mill is now Mill ville. Howard county citizens are urged to prepare exhibits for upcoming fairs this fall.
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al. Philips
Ife
Rhoads’ Mill
Millville
Howard County
Question on Democratic Tax Reform Voting
A reader asks why the Democratic congressional delegation voted against tax cuts despite party reform aims. The request seeks insight from Goar on how reform agendas align with taxation votes and the factors behind the party’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Goar
War of words on Sycamore street sparks quarrel
Several young and old ladies battled with sharp phrases in a public dispute on Sycamore street. The incident labeled as a pointless clash over a disputed matter, withfits of gossip and rumors circulating among onlookers.
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Sycamore Street
Moreau Speech Sparks Democratic Walkout in Peru
A recent Moreau battery at Peru caused several Democrats to quit the room as his speech centered on harsh personalities. The piece jokes about Prussians using Limberger cheese to deter French crossings along the Rhine.
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Moreau
Peru
Rhine
Notable Galveston seer Prof Fay and rail fare debate
The article references Prof Fay a Spiritualist from Galveston who backs Woman's Rights. It asks why he failed to keep his last appointment and mentions the Cincinnati Enquirer Sunday train service and railroad firms condemning a Sabbath desecration tied to a Sunday extra selling Democratic lies. The tone criticizes the rail companies for yielding to public pressure.
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Prof. Fay
Galveston
Losey
Cincinnati Enquirer
Political insult turns on alleged crimes against the Government
The speaker derides Democrats for preferring soldiers who faced trials by their peers over those who fled to avoid accountability. Mention of Will. C. Moreau is tied to alleged government crimes. The remark implies actions speak louder than words in assessing loyalty.
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Will. C. Moreau
Maj. Moreau
Democratic Party
Major
Political convention at Huntington sparsely attended
A Huntington gathering drew about eighty attendees described as unwashed with Milligan labeled a traitor. Slack spoke while Milligan was applauded and Jim cheered. The piece argues for Republican resolve and loyal leadership in Huntington.
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Huntington
Milligan
Slack
Jim
Richmond Radical. Reid Julian Contest and Local Feuds
The Richmond Radical notes a surplus of comments on the Reid and Julian contest, criticizing sensationalism and favoring dropping the matter. Delaware County boasts having the state’s meanest man over a corn dispute, while others share harsher examples over trivial quarrels. The obituary of Rev. E. Burris signals a respected minister’s death in Fairfield, Indiana. The district’s Democrats face internal trouble over Moreau’s history and tariff votes, with district results likely weak for the ticket. An epidemic fear in Kokomo targets Noblesville residents, and a prophecy hints Conklin will be first affected.
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Moreau
Advertisers Gazette Promises Value to Newspapers Ad Men
Geo P Rowell Co of New York publish The Advertisers Gazette monthly. The magazine is a typographic marvel with attractive reading material and important information for newspaper men and advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertisers Gazette
Messrs Geo. P. Rowell & Co
New York
Advertisers’ Gazette
Scranton Citizens Offer Purse for Delinquent Patrons
Citizens of Scranton Pa present a purse of 800 to a local editor. The note praises editors in the west who would collect due amounts and implies several local patrons owe more than 800. The item reads as a whimsical public call for overdue payments.
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Scranton
West
Prize offers by The Bright Side publishers
One hundred dollars in gold is offered for the best short contributions, fifty dollars for the best poem, and fifty dollars for the best prose article of 1500 to 4000 words. Details in the August 14 issue. specimens free. Joan B. Alden Co. Chicago Illinois.
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Bright Side
Joan B. Alden & Co
Chicago, Ill
Miners Strike Slows Coal Mines in Clay County
Miners in Clay county coal fields strike for higher wages causing widespread work suspension. Operators persist with price cuts. All blast furnaces shut except Brazil furnace which will blow out in days. Generally strikes seldom achieve much.
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Clay County
Brazil
Wasasa Democrat items from neighboring paper edited by S S Baker
The note praises the eight column Wasasa Democrat edited by S S Baker from a neighboring city. It remarks the paper’s articles show thought but reveal strong Democratic influence and questions if “unwashed web-footed men” of Wabash will support it, wishing Baker financial success.
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Wasasa Democrat
S. S. Baker
Baker
Wabash
Second Adventists Pitch Tent in Burlington and Town Talk
The Bluffton Chronicle notes second Adventist tenting in Burlington, Carroll county, with Rev. Williams preaching to Black residents last Sunday. The item laments weak engagement with convention issues and mentions corn height headlines and a Henry county liquor license withdrawal as progress. Maj. Moreau’s past and political unpopularity are criticized as a millstone for local Democrats.
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Henry County
The Snorers Companion Patent Device for Pews
A new patented device named The Snorers Companion attaches to church pews to form a head rest and let owners sleep through sermons. The Winnamac Democrat and Jap magazine editors are noted, with jokes about readers dozing during missionary sermons.
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Snorers
Kokomo
Mont
Winnamac Democrat
Tipton
Turpen Sells Out Local Paper to Mr. Goar
The Muncie Times notes Turpen known as the Tipton Slasher sold out the Democrat to Mr. Goar. It warns that if Goar is not guided, the outcome may mislead the city within months.
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Turpen
Tipton
Howard
The
Tribune and Journal
Democrat
Goar
Muncie Times
John
Democratic Party
Goar of Kokomo Supposed Absconder in Tipton Inquiry
Anderson Herald asks whether J. M. Goar the Tipton lawyer, fined ten dollars for a license fee and reported crazy, is the same Goar who publishes the Kokomo Democrat and harshly attacks Hon. J. N. Tyner. The note questions Red Hot’s intrusion into private Democratic editor affairs.
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Tipton
J. M. Goar
Kokomo Democrat
J. N. Tyner
Anderson Herald
Red Hot
Johnny “Bequit
Modern Spiritua lism and Poetic Freedom in Verse
In plain terms the piece urges poets to abandon dry logic and embrace inspiration for the era of modern spirits. It argues for elevated themes over critique and condemns rote prose while calling for vivid imaginative verse to unveil spiritual mysteries and challenge orthodox texts.
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Whittier
Hin
Homer
Neptune
Etna
B.S. Lac
Millennial doubt in Davis's new gospels questioned
The text rails against modern Spiritualism and critics of Christianity, invoking Davis's new gospels to argue for belief in God and miracles while condemning Pantheism. It laments infidelist thought, mocks scientific atheism, and ponders the coming millennium.
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Striplings
Newton
Lock
Bacon
Davis
Earth
Belgium and Its Monarchy in the 19th Century
The article reviews Belgium’s geography and population, army size, and modest navy. It traces the nation’s path from Spanish and Austrian domination to union with Holland, the 1830 revolt, and Leopold’s reign. It notes royal ties to Britain and France and warns of Napoleon’s potential threat and a second Waterloo.
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Kingdom of
Belgium
Europe
Spain
Austria
France
Holland
Leopold
Saxe- Coburg
Charlotte
England
Louis Philippe
Francs
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Pershing & Montgomery
Editors & Publishers
Kraus & Hoesenthal’s
Alvanse
J.C. Johnson
Wa. Scott, MD
Union
Main
Taylor Streets
Johnson & Scott, Witt
Public Square
Pattison & Collins Drug Store
Weague
James W. Robinson
Indiana
Kokomo Marble Works
D. WW
Brooze
Ealer
South Side Public Square
S.T. Kirk
ENTAL
Armstrong, Nixon & C
EI. CC. Cole
Ant HU Regeon
Ind
Dryden & Co
M. E
N.B
W.A. Newcomb
ibAlAvoy
Wilnat St
Patterson
Kukema
Pationce
Pridinus
Norner Puh- Suyiare
WaaLington Street
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Rcorders
Beautsomery & Cto
Koiemo
St. Wichey
Kokotues
JL Canan
X. W. Corner Union Depot
Indianapolis
A W. Gray W. al Canan
F Ceerns
Wirenwantadohbof
EAL
Offce
Washington and
Brouse & Grunge
Ann NU Y Public
Eastside
D. Murray
Krow
Murray & Fwrah
LA TV
M. Garrigus
Kistler
East Room
East Side Public Square
W.l. Winslow
Orsall
Warkranted
NT le
Winchester
Union Depot
Bit
W.D. Bapp
Alnut Street
Wotel
Walnut Street
6Th
Cincinnati
Ohio
Davis § Tucker
Life Boat
Chicago
London
C. H. Spurgeon
E. €. Eggleston
Max. PF. A. Rhopeman
Cass
Joan D. Evans
Marion
Robert H. Milroy
Carroll
Nelson Trussler
Fayette
Barnabasc
Hobbs
Wayne
Supreme Court
A. L. Osborn
Laporte
J. T. Elliott
Henry 3d
Chas. A. Ray
R. C. Gregory
Tippecanoe
Congress
James N. Tyner
14Th Judicial District
William Garver
J. F. Elliott
County
Fiche
T. M. Kirkpatrick
Kokomo Journal
United States
Muncie
129Th Regiment
Indiana Volunteers
Kendalville
I. H. Winslow
Luther S. Gray
I. W. Rayburn
Sherif
John S. Trees
Samuel Richey
Jesse Leeka
Silas Stout
J.N. Tyner
Mexico
Miami County
M. N. Church
Bloomington
Kosciusko County
John Rodkey
G. P. Pitzerod
J.A. Ellis
Postoffice
Bunker Ifill
Delphi
Tipton Times
Vuil
Lie
Bureau
Plymouth
Masonic Brotherhood
Radical
Knightstown
Ime
Peru & Indianapolis Railroad
Toledo
Peo
Frebt Skal
Chicago Expres
Pipttsburg, Cincinati& St. Louis Railway
Goins
Kolonia
Logansport
Miporee
Koken
Mehiend
M. Cincumnag
M. Columbias
Pittsburg
Pra Harrisbirg
Iolphia
POUR
Tuinere
Richmond
Colt
Hilophia
Talture
Washington
Pittsburgh
Palace
ORAY
Gpencer Fouse
J. W.gray
Madison County
McAlister
Reed
Vigo County
Greensburg
Freeman
Flenty
Ske
Reid
Delaware County
Herald
Rev. E. Burris
Franklin County
Senate
House of Congress
Messrs
Niblack
Kerr
Holman
Coburn
Orth
Packard
Tyner
Williams
Conklin
Burlington
Carroll County
Mr. Williams
Bluffton Chronicle
Journal
Modern Spiritualism
Gerrist
Guldenstable
God
Mr. Davis
Howard Drug Store
Darnall, Scotton & Cov., Druggists & Apothecaries
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