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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1870
Page
2
Fifth day of said month at one o clock P M for the purpose of appointing delegates to at end the State Convention and transacting such other business as may demand the attention of the Convention. J A Wildman.
The Officers and Directors of the Howard County Agricultural Society will hold a meeting at ten o'clock on the fifth day of February at Armstrong's Hall. It is earnestly desired that every member of the Board will be present. By order of W. Blanch, Pres. L. J. Templin, Sec'y.
Citizens express gratitude to Honorable D D Pratt for providing public documents. The note thanks him for assistance and public service.
The Howard county Board of Commissioners filled the vacant treasurer post by selecting Harvey Brown of Jerome from seven applicants. The choice sparked local dissatisfaction and suspicions of favoritism, with many expecting Rayburn, Underwood’s deputy, to be chosen but noting his potential bid for next fall. The paper questions the process and promises further comment if new light emerges.
Ongoing investigations reveal no gains for managers and reveal misused vouchers in printing. The building shows small thefts and the chief clerk allegedly took gold sweepings worth about $1600 yearly. Bills show goods paid for with no records proving receipt. About 1400 dozen skins costing an estimated $20,000 are unaccounted for and more discrepancies cited.
A reader notes that outside the district most papers favor Hon. J.N. Tyner for Congress and declares him the man for the office. No other names are mentioned locally, underscoring Tyner as the clear choice.
Immediate construction planned on the site recently occupied by the Opera House in Indianapolis. The project aims to swiftly replace the former structure with new facilities on the same grounds.
The man identified as Davidson, the defendant in the Indianapolis murder of a Black man, is scheduled for his third trial this week. Prosecutors and defense teams prepare anew after previous juries failed to reach a verdict.
Rev John N Underwood county treasurer died at his residence Saturday after a protracted illness. Born 1832, he was a longtime M E Church member, served in Co D 39th Indiana, and was respected as an honest industrious officer. He leaves a wife, several children, and many relatives, with community sympathy extended.
An accident in Wabash last week involved Rose Oil spilling from a lamp on a bureau. Mrs. Fosdyke woke at four am when the lamp burned hot and exploded or was dropped, setting the bureau and carpet ablaze. A nearby woman and Mrs. Fosdyke carried the bureau outside as flames spread to the carpet. Both women fled in night attire but escaped with their lives.
The article notes electioneering for county offices and reports Leeds bids to become Auditor by paying into each township school fund one hundred dollars, except Center, for which he offers two hundred dollars. It urges public discussion without stating endorsement.
Col Blanch, a county director, leads the Northern Prison drive to end leaks and achieve self sufficiency for the year. The community trusts his reliability and expects the board to protect the state's interests as his own.
At a Boone Court of Dominion Pleas session, 80 liquor law violations were tried. Each case resulted in a $5 fine or an aggregate $500 to replenish the school fund, marking a profitable session.
In Wabash the other morning Mr. Hardy tried to boost a wood fire by pouring coal oil on the stove and lighting it with a match. He bought a new stove that day, nothing more.
Mose Bradford says he would walk ten miles on his knees to cast a vote for General Shanks. Another man is quoted as saying he would go farther to vote against him, highlighting stark local political tensions in Marion.
Congress member Wm Williams of Indiana 10th District introduces a bill to abolish duties on coffee tea salt and writing and printing paper and a resolution to test Congress power to resist rail freight charges. The letter urges prompt action and praises Williams as a tireless legislator and potential future gubernatorial candidate.
The veteran editor George D. Prentice died last Saturday. A world renowned writer, his career was marred by intemperance, but his death marks a significant loss to the literary world and the nation.
A writer recalls an editor who mislabels a crude drawing as a conundrum and jokes about Brown. The Petersburg Index reports Virginia’s support for enfranchisement and equal rights for Black citizens. The Ohio Legislature unexpectedly ratifies the 15th Amendment, signaling broad ratification ahead.
The Anderson Herald reports Judge John Davis has left for Europe and may not return before the next Circuit Court session, leaving county officers to choose a judge. The article questions Republican belief that last Tuesday’s Commissioners' action strengthened the party. Elder Frazier gave a well received discourse last Saturday night. The State Temperance Alliance board will meet in Indianapolis next Tuesday.
The county commissioners note disputed issues that few can solve, but the public intends to dissolve the board next October.
The next Editorial Convention gathers on February 21st to discuss policy, strategy, and industry standards. Members from key editorial bodies will attend to outline future agendas and coordinate regional initiatives.
A back window entry at Hokomo Post Office yielded about three hundred letters and estimated postal money values of 12 or 15 dollars. A watch was taken, lamp spilled, and a bundle of letters damaged. Most mail from New London to Indianapolis and other southern points disappeared. No suspect named. officials urged to investigate. The column also notes Alabama wartime marriage voidance ruling and a bill to relieve wartime marriages from obligations.
The article describes Pollard prosecuting a young man for disturbing a Methodist meeting while Hendry defends him. It notes public reaction and states an opinion that Pollard’s stance was correct and Wendry’s wrong, reflecting a local legal debate.
A Kokomo Mirror note reports a near runaway after a man Louder left his team unhitched. Officials question an ordinance on horses standing unused and discuss county officers and local editors. The piece cites deaths, court pauses, and local civic chatter from Indiana towns.
Comment grows in Washington over Hudson Bay Company recognition as Winnipeg's legitimate government. Canada pursues diplomacy with two ambassadors at Fort Geary while plans for transcontinental railways surface. Minnesotans push for a land grant from Breckinridge to Winnipeg to curb Canadian influence and spur northern railroad progress.
Reader attention to the National Hotel in Indianapolis praises the house as one of the citys best. It notes large clean rooms, a well supplied table, and courteous accommodating proprietors Messrs Winchester and Sapp urging visitors to call and judge for themselves.
The Cincinnati Chronicle notes President Grant sent Lieutenant Governor Will Cumback of Indiana to be Minister Resident at Portugal, replacing Samuel Shellabarger. It praises Cumback as an asset to the administration and country and laments his departure from Indiana politics. The paper also reports the telegraph strike ending with no concessions from the company.
The Steward County Agricultural Society held its first annual meeting at Armstrongs Hall on January 22. Col Willis Blanche presided. officers elected include President Willis Blanche, Vice President David Foster, Secretary Laney J. Templin, Treasurer J. T. Dyer, and Superintendent J. M. Leach. Directors from townships were named and a lease with David Foster was approved. Life membership tickets will be issued for $10. The meeting adjourned after approving by laws.
A digest of Indiana notes reports 400 plus school houses built, new newspapers, religious revivals, and civic events. It mentions Fort Wayne forthcoming daily paper, Richmond Grand Council Red Men, Grantaburg salt, Kendallville calico balls, Noblesville revival, Evansville hogs, and Delphi firm Dewey & Griffith failing.
The Richmond rejoiced over the State’s re admission to the Union. Ohio House considers banning reading of the Bible and singing hymns in public schools. New Jersey Senate directs report on the Fifteenth Amendment. Aimed to grant 160 acres of land to each late war soldier. bill introduced in the U.S. House.
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