Local Briefs and Society Notes Echo Township Life
Sixteen persons remain in the poor house while township offices seek suitable men. Common Pleas Court remains in session. The Good Templars district plans a convention at Arcadia on the 15th. Joseph A. Lewis of Chicago visits briefly. David Dennizon now represents John Hancock Insurance. Elder Hopkins spoke at the Christian Church Tuesday evening. The house was crowded. Baldwin is announced to speak at the Congregational Church next Sunday. The Lodge of Good Templars draws many youth on Saturdays. Mrs Binns, shot at Nussiaville weeks ago, is recovering.
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Elder Hopkins
The
Christian Church
Services at the Christian Church Next Lordsday Evening
A brief church notice announces services at the Christian Church next Lordsday evening with a sermon titled Shall we know each other in heaven. The meeting invites members and neighbors to attend.
Senior’s Quick Visit Quiet on Blue River
The Senior paid a flying visit to Shelbyville on Tuesday and reports all quiet on the Blue River. Four NAL copies in wrappers are sold for five cents each at this office. Efforts are underway to have Prof. Hopkins lead the city schools. Wes King drew a good crowd Friday night as he pursues the Spirits with various tricks.
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Shelbyville
Blue River
Prof. Hopkins
Wes
King
Fair of the Honey Creek Agricultural Society dates
The next Fair of the Honey Creek Agricultural and Horticultural Society will be held on the 21st 22d 23d and 24th days of next September.
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The
Honey Creek Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Acey’s Meat Market Scales Stand Out In City
Residents are invited to visit Acey’s Meat Market to view their scales, praised as the nicest ever brought to the city and a notable feature for shoppers.
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Acey’s
Dr Bland to Start New Literary Paper at Indiana Polis
A note states that Dr Bland will soon begin another literary paper at Indiana Polis. It implies a growing number of papers published there, and ends with the exhortation Go in.
Three boys in need of good homes at the County House
A report notes three smart boys aged seven to nine at the County House should be placed with caring families. Families seeking a boy are advised to call. The text also mentions talk of starting another school and laments street education as among the poorest.
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Versons
Atrecta
Crowley and Harris Move Stock to New Sycamore Street
Crowley and Harris relocate their furniture stock to No. 3 Sycamore Street in preparation for tearing down their old building and constructing a large brick replacement.
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Crowley & Harrris
Sycamore Street
Indianapolis Sentinel distribution at close rates
Samos A. Waggard offers all readers the opportunity to obtain the Indianapolis Weekly Sentinel at the lowest rates. The daily Sentinel is available at the news depot for purchase.
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Ke Samos A. Waggard
Indianapolis
News Depot
Subscribers Added to the Journal This Week
The Journal reports new subscribers in the past week with several names listed including Dallas Weeka Kokomo T B Plougho J J Butler S Barkett W Bayles C C Woolly A Lee and others from New London Oskford Russiaville Greentown Indianapolis and Cassville The note praises the train boy on the P L Ry for good service and urges readers to peruse the first page communications and central committee proceedings.
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J W. Coffman
E. Hobson
New London
W. Middleton Has
J. FE
Boyd Oskford
James Payne
P.J. Marshal Cassville
John Pollock
D. R. Lane
Russiaville
J. Woody
Greentown
W. C. Shortridge
Indianapolis
Central Committee
Laugh and Grow Fat Man to Speak in Kokomo Hall
F. G. White of Indiana polishes a comic tour to entertain Kokomo citizens on Saturday and Monday at Armstrongs Hall. A Indianapolis ad promised change in money with a single day’s loan. A Richmond man brags of cooking skill and bachelor life as a prospective husband. Muted week brings two women quarrels and a cucumber rumor signals spring. County folks joke about mud and politics as a Democrat scouts an African American candidate amid Amendment chatter.
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F.G. White
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Armstrong's Hall
Andy Smith Praised Among Nation's Finest Conductors
Andy Smith, conductor on the P and I Railroad, is highlighted as one of the best in the United States. The text notes others may be as accommodating but none can be more good.
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Andy Smith
United States
Clock peddlers selling clocks door to door
Clock peddlers roam the country selling Seth Thomas clocks at 13 to 18 dollars when the same top quality clocks can be bought from R. J. Haseltine for 8 dollars. He has just secured a large new supply. Turn the peddlers away and save money by trading with a known dealer.
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Seth Thomas
R. J. Haseltine
Visit John Steward & Son Boots to See the Elephant
If you have not seen the elephant hie thee to John Steward & Son's Boot and Shoe Store where you can view the elephant and buy boots or shoes on the same ticket Stewards are gentlemen of the progressive school and understand their business.
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John Steward & Son
Stewards
Progressive School
Auction Notice at Dr Richmond’s Kokomo Residence
J MM Leeda announces a public auction at the Dr Richmond residence in Kokomo on March 26 1870. A large lot of personal property will be sold to the highest bidder including horses cattle sheep wagons buggies machinery and related items.
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E"j. MM. Leeda
Richmond
Kokomo
Fashionable furniture offered at low figures on Main Street
No. 40 Main Street Leo and Gordon present a splendid lot of fashionable furniture offered at unusually low figures urging all shoppers to call for details and possible purchase.
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Leo & Gordon
Main Street
Local Advertisements Highlight Clothing and Meat Stands
The piece promotes Kraus & Rosenthal's ready-made clothing with quick sales and returns. It also touts meat vendors Jake Maas and Geo Shultz offering tender loin and steaks, plus a temperance lecturer Broad Axe. George’s stand is noted for high quality meats and friendly service.
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Kraus & Rosenthal’s
Broad Axe
Jake Maas
Jake
Mendenhall's Photograph Gallery Promotes Lifecasting Service
The gallery offers life likeness portraits of individuals and families praised for truthfulness and fine finishing. Call to visit and view examples of the work.
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Mendenhall
Beef buyers rally at shoofly gentry speech
Tom Hendrix addresses the shoo fly gentry of Louisiana praising beef from Aaboy and Bro that pleases a long line of customers. The crowd pledges to buy more beef as they march forward.
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Tom. Hendrix
Gentry
Louisiana
Aaboy & Bro
Tom Coblentz Continues Greeter of Fresh Groceries
Amid a great earthquake, Tom Coblentz remains active and invites friends and citizens to his store for cheap, fresh groceries and a hearty welcome.
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Tom
Coblentz
Davis & Co Undercuts Dry Goods With Low Prices
Congressmen send many government frank documents while Davis and Company offer cheaper dry goods than any other dry goods house outside of Vermont, aiming to attract customers with lower prices.
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Frank
Davis & Co
Varmont
Local merchants boast value and variety on the public square
Coate and Teague offer rich carpet patterns at cheap prices on the north side of the Public Square. Simon Stern promises always low prices with the lamp burning. Leeds promotes affordable groceries as the store’s highlight. Dryden and Co. advertise honest hardware sales at the north east corner with steadily rising customers.
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Coate & Teague
Cardiff
Dryden & Co
New Goods and Plenty of Them at Kennedy & Son
The P B Kennedy and Son firm advertises the largest dry goods assortment yet opened on the East side of the Square at No 6 Main Street. The junior partner leverages wholesale buying to offer low prices. a farmer is advised to visit Wildman and Co for boots and slippers. L E Boyd of Fairfield is a candidate for Taylor township Trustee.
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Main Street
Wildman & Co
Wildman & Dolmans
L. E. Boyd
Fairfield
Taylor Township
Willis Blanch Withdraws Sheriff Candidacy
Primary announcements show Willis Blanch states he is no longer a candidate for sheriff. He thanks supporters, explains lack of time to canvass the county, and condemns circulating rumors while urging the Republican party to avoid unworthy nominees.
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Epstors Jocenat
Republican Party
Willis Blanch
State Senator Candidates Named for Howard Carroll District
Samuel Woody of Honey Creek township and W. R. Kistler seek the State Senate seat from the Howard Carroll district subject to Republican primary decisions on March 19 and the actions of Carroll County Others are listed as candidates for the same district with March deadlines and county actions.
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Samuel Woody
Honey Creek Township
Howard and
Carroll
Carroll County
W. R. Kistler
Darnall
Candidates for State Legislature Seek Republican Primary March 19
The notice lists several candidates including W. H. Ridenour M. Garrigus Dr E U Pennington L J Templin J W Robinson and Davin Foster T M Kirkpatrick as contenders for Representative to the State Legislature subject to the Republican Primary held on March 19 with others urged to announce themselves for the race.
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W. H. Ridenour
T. M. Kirkpatrick Ia
Alettion
Winslow and Chestnut Enter Howard County Clerk Races
II NI Winslow is a candidate for County Clerk subject to the election on March 19. M A Chestnut is a candidate for Clerk of Howard County in the primary election on March 19, 1870.
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NI. Winslow
M. A. Chestnut
Howard County
F. Dorsch
Candidates for County Auditor in Republican Primary
W P Vaile is a candidate for County Auditor. Luther Gray seeks re election to County Auditor subject to the Republican Primary. Henry Davis also runs for County Auditor in the same primary. H L Moreland is another candidate for County Auditor.
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W. P. Vaile
Luther 8.Gray
Henry Davis
County Treasurer Candidates for March 19 Election
N P Richmond and Josiah Beeson announce candidacy for County Treasurer. Irvin Polson also seeks the office, subject to Republican primary results. I W Rayburn is a candidate as well.
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N. P. Richmond
Josiah Beeson
Irvin Polson
I. W. Rayburn
Howard County Sheriff Candidates in Republican Primary
A list of candidates for Sheriff of Howard County in the Republican Primary. O C Moulder N B Brown John S Trees C B Norton John E Williams Warner B Titus and F Dorsch are named as contenders with primary dates around March 19 1870.
One-Armed Soldier Sam Richey Seeks County Recorder
Sam Richey, a one-armed former soldier, is a candidate for County Recorder. The election will be decided in the March 10th balloting.
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Sam. Richey
Beeks and Kemp Run for County Recorder Nomination
The notice identifies W. A. Beeks as a candidate for County Recorder and references a contest with D. Kemp in the Republican primary. It notes objections to the primary decision and mentions B. J. Reagan as a candidate for County Recorder.
Howard County Commissioner Candidates Listed for March 19
The notice lists candidates for Howard County Commissioner races in multiple districts. William Woods and Cheniay Covalt seek Eastern District seats with March 19 election timing. John Rodkey and J A Ellis are named for Western and Fifth District seats respectively, with others including David Smith Thomas Ratcliffe G P Pitzer and John Newlin among potential contenders in Central Western and Second District races. Voters are urged to note the March 19 election date and district assignments.
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William Woods
Howard County
Cheniah Covalt
David Smith
Howard Township
John Newlin
John Rodkey
J. A. Ellis
Candidates for County Surveyor in March Election
Silas Stout and Benjamin Fields announce their candidacies for the county surveyor office in the upcoming election held March 19. Each seeks support in the primary and general contest as listed in official notices.
Township Trustees and Assessor Candidates Ahead of March Elections
JOWN BOHAN and Dr. B Hendrickson announce candidacy for Trustee of Center Township with March 14 election date. J Wh Curler seeks Center Township or Howard Township Trustee seats pending Republican primary outcomes. J J Butler runs for Center Township Assessor with March 19 primary date.
Frank Eamg Seeks Center Township Constable Nomination
Frank Eamg runs as a Republican candidate for Center Township Constable subject to the party primary. The election is set for March 19.
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Frank Eamg
Center Township
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Kokomo Journal
W. WW
Butler
Journa
Common Pleas Court
Michener & Stratton
Anderson
Good Templars
Arcadia
M. FE
Joseph A. Lewis Esq
Cheago
David Dennizon
John Hancock Insurance Company
Baldwin
Congregational
Lodge of Good Templars
Mrs Binns
Nussiaville
Dallas Weeka Kokomo
T. B. Plougho
J.8. Butler Ae
S. Barkett
W. Bayles
C. C. Woolly
A. Lee
R.A. Kistler
R- Ry
Harry C. Jones
Jial
Darkey
Geo. Shultz
George
Simon Stern
Simon
Sar
Leeds
Col. Blanch
M. Garrigus
EU. Pennington
Te Legh
L. J. Templin
J.W. Robinson
Repubcan
En. Joraxats
Davin Foster
H.L. Moreland
O. C. Moulder
N. B. Brown
John S. Trees
C. B. Norton
John E. Williams Ias
Warner B. Titus Ia
W. A. Beeks
D. Kemp
B. J. Reagan
Thomas C. Ratcliffe
G. P. Pitzer
Silas Stout
Benjamin Fields
Elemn
Center TP
Henry Styer
Jown Bohan
Dr. B. Hendrickson
J. Wh. Curler
J. 3. Butler
Constable
Market Report
A.M
T.M. Giles, Jos. Kelley, C. C. Sollenberger
Giles, Kelley & Co
Bokomo, Indiana
Varns
Bob
Public Square
Aughe & Parrott
Dayton Plows
Thur
Tay
C. B. Hendrickson & Son
P. & T. RR. Donot
Railroad
Railroad St
Clinton House
R. H. Porter, J. We. Lovin
Wo. M. Price
Jas. A. Price
Kokomo Furniture
Undertakers
Howard
Rail Road St
Kokomo, Indiana
Giles, Kelly & Co
Giles & Kelly
F. M. Giles
Joseph Kelly
CC Sollenberger
D. C. Horner
Advent
Maria Horner
Key KC
State OF Indeana
Mantifian
Aatt County
Kokuma
H. HL Winslow
George Lyons
New Stove Store
R. H. Birt & CO
R.H. Birt & CQ
J. W. Crowley
H.C. Markis
Banda
Curca
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