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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1870
Page
3
In Kokomo the new Court House is hailed as the finest of its kind in the state. Local Democratic and Republican canvassing continues with lively voter interest. Reports mention a horse theft suspect released from Carroll jail, a business sale, and Dr Newcomb moving offices on Walnut Street. Deaths from measles are noted along with a steamboat schedule for Salt Creek and court actions in Noblesville.
One reporter notes Wes Kings performance last Saturday night at Armstrong Hall, calling the exhibition a grand success and claiming he knocked the Pins from under the Poindexter Boggs show. King consents to perform again tonight, and patrons are urged to go early for seating.
Milton Ray, earlier under arrest for shooting Walker Wills, was cleared after a preliminary trial before Mayor Cooper’s chamber. The court found he acted in self defense, though all parties involved violated city law by visiting restricted places.
The passage states Achey & Bro are the men to run a meat market to please every customer by selling the nicest cuts, a claim acknowledged by everyone.
In March the firm advertises a large stock of agricultural implements and general hardware with cutlery and more. Located in the northeast corner of Square, Dryden & Co urges customers to visit for reliable supplies during thaw conditions and changing weather.
A graceful man in deep meditation asks where his youth friends are. An echo replies they have gone to Simon Stern's for cheap ready made clothing, promising more for the same money west of the Adirondacks.
Teague and Coate announce a wide ready made clothing stock at reduced spring prices in the North side Public Square. George Shultz’s meat market reports strong sales with fresh meats and a large customer flow on the west side of the Square, praised as among the best in the market.
Tom Coblentz, next to the Post Office, advertises liberally and sells cheap, with a new wagon delivering goods most of the time, making his store the leading grocery house in the city.
A Dutch justice of the peace in Evansville rules that oral bargains are invalid without a stamp. The note adds that stamps are inexpensive for buying a suit at Kraus and Rosenthal near the Journal office, a well known shop in town.
The State Convention posted a platform but the brighter display comes from Davia & Co. on the North side of the Public Square. Now is the time to see dress goods fancy articles and dry goods at better prices than ever before. Davis' is the place.
The notice extols Leeds as the place to trade for anything from fish hooks to farms groceries and general goods. It highlights Brigham and the Saints in a defiant mood over a congressional bill but urges buyers and sellers to visit Leeds for all trades and barter.
The Journal notes a strong subscriber rise since last press, with volunteers like O C Moulder Kokomo W R Burton and many others adding names from Kokomo R Vaile Russiaville New London Greentown Center Poplar Grove. Readers are urged to double the total next week.
Readers are advised that visitors to the city who come to trade should always patronize those who advertise. The reminder emphasizes supporting local merchants and businesses advertising in the paper.
A lurid homiletic couplet describes Esau and Maas in a meat shop set amid a world of flesh and commerce. Jacob watches as the scene unfolds with several sly wordplays on saws and meat.
The passage pledges that the Journal will publish more original matter weekly than rival papers as its facilities and patronage grow. It urges readers to recruit new subscribers and keeps pace with the times and demands of the age.
A Marion incident is described as a Democratic misadventure involving a Black man labeled a Democratic Nigger. The account alleges partisan manipulation, voting improprieties, and a marriage dispute in Fort Wayne and Marion, with references to Milligan and the party’s moral clashes.
Notice states the partnership Giles, Kelly & Co. is dissolved by mutual consent. Giles and Kelly continue business and assume the debts of the late firm. Signed by F M Giles Joseph H Kelly CC Sollenberuer.
A list of candidates announcing runs for Representative to the State Legislature. W A Ridenour M Garrigus E Pennington L J Templin J W Robinson T M Kirkpatrice and David Foster submit notices all subject to the Republican Primary Election held on March 19.
H. H. Winslow is a candidate for County Clerk subject to the Republican Primary on March 19. M. A. Chestnut also seeks the Clerk’s post in Howard County in the same primary on March 19, 1870.
W P Vaile and Henry Davis enter the race for County Auditor with Luther S Gray seeking re election. Wf L Moreland also runs as primary date March 19 with voters to decide the outcome.
N P Richmond and Josiah Beeson announce candidacy for County Treasurer with March 19 primary election. Irvin Polson also listed as candidate for County Treasurer in the same race. J W Rayburn listed as candidate for unspecified office.
A list of candidates for Howard County sheriff and county recorder positions notes several names including D C Moulder Willis Blanch N B Brown John S Trees C B Norton John E Williams Warner Titus F Dorsch Sam Richey and W A Beeks with filings subject to the Republican Primary Election to be held March 19 1870.
A list shows WILLIAM WOODS CHENIAH COVALT DAVID SMITH THOMAS C. RATCLIFF G. P. PITZER as candidates for Howard County Commissioner in Eastern Central Western and 2nd districts. Elections are set for March with dates varying by district and primary conditions noted.
John Newlin seeks Western District Commissioner position in the March 19 election. Joan Rodkey and J A Ellis are candidates for Commissioner First and Third Districts in Howard County, subject to the election on March 19.
Silas Stout and Benjamin Fields are candidates for County Surveyor in the upcoming election held March 19. The primary also covers the same office with March 19 on the ballot.
Joan Bohan and D. B. Hendrickson announce candidacy for Trustee of Center Township. Both seek the office pending Republican Primary results and election decision.
Stockholders of The First National Bank of Kokomo Indiana are notified the annual election to choose four directors will be held at the Banking House in Kokomo on Tuesday March 8 1870 from 8 AM to 6 PM. Bank directors adopted by resolution set the election date and time. cashier Alker signs the notice January 3 1876.
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