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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1870
Page
3
The Kokomo Journal notes repair of the press and readiness to fill job work orders. It urges subscriptions, bill payments, and patron support, with local items on courts, streets, fairs, lumber demand, and public notices. Various notices include Independence Day on July 4, city improvements, and plans for a weekly Northwestern Farmer.
The Indianapolis Peru and Chicago Railway offers an excursion to Indianapolis and back on July 4 1870. Trains depart Peru 5 45 am Kokomo 6 47 am Fairfield 7 00 am arrive Indianapolis 9 20 am. Tickets sold at fare. valid south July 4 on Train No 1. valid north July 4 on Night Express only.
Due to light docket and harvest season Judge Garver adjourns the term to Monday July 11 1870. All witnesses jurors and parties are expected to attend. The adjournment aims to prevent harvest waste and allow parties to proceed with better prospects in court.
Fire destroyed Hanghn Bros flouring mill in Russiaville last Saturday evening after workers left. Loss estimated around 6000 dollars with no insurance. The article notes local columns on modern Spiritualism by Milder Aaron Walker and reports on a burglary at McWhinney & Scoven with a light taken and cash stolen. Other items mention Indianapolis National Hotel popularity, a Howard County jury with Jacob Chandler and J W Thomson, a serious leg injury from a barn accident, a cruelty arrest and acquittal in a bound boy case, and Virginia diocese church having four thousand male communicants.
The column notes local happenings from census prep and property valuation to weather, politics, and commerce. It cites a 99 degree day, a jail sale for 50 dollars, a Pendleton temperance meeting, a House vote against Nae Whitemore, and promotions for Kraus and Rosenthal clothing, cigars, and local services.
Galveston hosts an Ice Cream Festival on the fourth of the month featuring local vendors and family activities. Organizers invite residents and visitors to enjoy a sweet showcase with treats for all ages.
Coate and Teague sell dress goods notions and ready made clothing on the north side of the public square. Tom Coblentz offers fresh fruits with free city delivery from Clinton House Block. J M Leeds provides cheap groceries at the north east corner of the public square. Simon Stern offers summer wear at Armstrongs Block. Ross Hazeltine on the east side public square sells watches clocks and jewelry with repair service. Seven cheese factories have recently been established in Delaware.
At a June 12 meeting Wildman Lodge No 295 I O F F adopted resolutions mourning Brother M A Fowler missing friend and citizen. The body resolves to wear the badge for 30 days and to publish notices in city papers and deliver a copy to the deceased’s family. Com signed by Dryden Hooper Leach.
Mrs James Osborne of Hamilton C W writes praising a machine for over five years of service. She reports no repairs needed, easy operation, and-faultless performance on a range from boys coats to fine muslin. She says it puts people in good humor and is ready whenever needed.
Levi Branson purchased the Mill formerly owned by 5 J and J Lu Stratton about two months ago and has spent greatly to accommodate the public. The mill runs by steam and water and sits two miles east of New London and half a mile north of the Kokomo and New London Gravel road. Mr F Hollingsworth, a top miller, now oversees operations and invites former patrons to visit for guaranteed satisfaction.
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