Closing of School and Reflections on Education
The report details a Thursday closing exercises in the upper room of the school building with many visitors. Students performed declamations, dialogues, essays, and songs under teachers and the principal, who urged continued study and warned against idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Philips
I. Holmes
Jos. Vaile
J. Lingo
America
Mies Emma Vaile
Lisea Wooton
Anna Dosh
Petroleum Va
Miss McCulla
Georgia Back
Nasby
Barbara Freicht
Lee
Fredericksburg
C. Vaile
Mies Ada John
James
John W. Kern
Morgan
Aldermen face pressure over Walsh commutation petition
Thirty two aldermen who signed for Walsh's sentence commutation face heavy press criticism and threats of resignation. The episode includes a violence flare in the Common Council Chamber and a vigilante chase that ended near Madison and Sangamon streets as four men fired at a target while pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Evirons
Walsh
Dailien
Madison
Sahgamon Street
Fedurds
Bothg
One Arm Soldier Seeks Howard County Recorder Job
A letter argues for Sam Richey to be elected Howard County Recorder. It highlights his two years in office, neat books, and wartime sacrifice with an empty sleeve. The author rebuts accusations of immorality and drinking, urging soldiers and citizens to vote for Richey. Join WorthHiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Richey
Howard County
Kokomo
Ind
Union of
Sam. Richey
Richey
John Worthless
Sam Richey
Sam
Methodist Church
WorthHiess
Tiptonian Visits Hokomo Sparks Witty church speech critique
A Tiptonian visits Hokomo and offers sharp comments on a church leaders speech report. The writer notes the account omitted parts of Bro Baggs remarks about church funding and his health, praising the speaker while critiquing the article as verbatim reluctance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiptonian
Hokomo
Eps
Journan
Bro. Bagg
Bro. Baggs
Cincinnati Man Seeks Divorce in Indianapolis Then Returns
A Cincinnati man traveled to Indianapolis to obtain a divorce but after a brief stay and a shake of the ague he returned home to his wife declaring he would go out no more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Bull
Chicago Journal of Literature, Fashion and Music
R. A. Payne
Vic
The
Chicago Tribune
Indianapolis
Sabbath running suspends railroads for safety and prosperity
S Ruth, Superintendent of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad, argues Sunday suspension would demoralize workers and reduce accidents. A bill passed the Ohio House to curb fraudulent voting at primary nomination meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
S. Ruth
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Ohio House
Walking erectly for health and posture
The Journal of Commerce advises proper walking posture to improve health. It warns against braces and emphasizes lifting the head, keeping eyes on a distant point, and walking with hands behind the back for easier breathing and better circulation.
Signature Cross Mark Used by Illiterates in Historical Signatures
The cross mark served as a signing mark for the illiterate and even some literate in ancient times. It functioned as an oathlike signature, common among Saxons and Roman Catholic bishops, reflecting holy associations. Charles Knight links the phrase God save the mark to an oath in Shakespearean context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knight
Shakespeare
Shakspeare
Mark Twain Fortune Told by Hub Seer
A city “celebrated fortune teller” in the Hub predicted Mark Twain’s life path from childhood thefts to adult crime and eventual public lecturing. The teller warned of a descent, suggesting Congress, the penitentiary, then supposed happiness before a ruinous end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Stord
Congress
Penitentiary
Rock blasting mishap hints at risky work ethos
A fragment notes a society hiring a man to blast a rock. He was puncturing powder into a hole with a crow bar when a premature explosion occurred, sending him and the crow bar from sight. He returned after fifteen minutes and was docked for that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Unclear Phrase Reaches For Clarity In Historic Note
A fragmentary OCR line hints at a discussion on unveiling or appearance of someone linked to a female or ceremonial context. Missing names, dates, and places prevent precise identification.
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Kokomo Journal
Pershing & Montgomery, Editors & Publishers
East Side Public Square
Kraus & Rosenthal
Peru & Indianapolis Railroad
Chicago
Toledo Freight
Going South Ress
Supianepolia Rail_ T. W
Way Ft
Oing West
Peru
Eru
Eart
A.M
P.M
W.K. Mavity
Darnall, Sentton & Co
Main Street
C. Johnson
Union and
Taylor Streets
Scott
M. D
Main and
N & Scott
Orner Public
Rue
Drs. Johns III
Calls
North-east
Pattison & Coffins di
Jxo. W. Keen
Jas. F. Exxiott
Kern & Elliott
Darnall, Scotton & Co
Yieng
Eastside Public Square
Indiana
Teague
James W. Robinson
Kokomo Marble Works
D. W. Moore
Stee Iouse
G. L. Faulkner
Jowan L. Faulkner, Durek
W.L. Winslow
Ora
Kirks - Tzestal
Armstrong, Nixon & Co
First Side Public Square
Pencer
J. W. Canan
WN. W. Corner Union Depot
W.gray
W.s.canan
Louisville
Kentucky
C. F. Vent
West Fourth Street
Cincinnati
Little Corporal
Alfred &, S2well & CO
Holesale and Retail
Kt. H. Rich
Hazzard & Co's
Walnut Street
Namonal Hotel
Winchester & Sapp
Union Depot
BP. M
H. C. Cole
Dryden & Go's
N.S. Corner
N.B
C. D. Murray
Krow
Murray & Kiroh
Attorneys AT Law
Kokomo, Indiana
Richmond
M.D
Purdem's
N. E
Public Square
North Washington Street
Henry A. Brouse
W.A. Newcomb
Metsker & Wildmans
H. B. Havens
Washington and
Wis UT Street
Cornell, Ward & Comings
Lake Street
Union Central
West Third Street
Ohio
John M. Phillips
Jonn P. P. Peck
N. W. Harris
WM. E. Harvey
John Davis
WM. E. Davis
Buck
Northern
Kokome
NES
Nichols
Journal
Johnson
Mollie
Robert Clum
Robert
F. Vaile
Gard
Mr. Vaile
the Journal
Letter From
County Recorder
Cross
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