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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1870
Page
3
The Howard County Democratic Central Committee requests a full attendance at Armstrong's Hall on Saturday March 26, 1870. JAS. A. WAGGAMRD, Chairman.
At a church meeting Tuesday evening R L Upton J E Smith and P Salasman were unanimously elected trustees. The church reports winter membership gains of forty three new members. Suburban notes include local adoptions of readers, a snow storm, a fire scare from a chimney and various town announcements.
The Rev. WY M Beamer delivered an address to young men at the Methodist church last Sunday evening. Attendance was affected by sickness but reports describe the talk as an able effort. The paper suggests ministers notify the public through papers when seeking to speak on topics. The sign at Armstrong Nixon Cos Wareroom on the Square is praised as the best sign painting locally and expected to boost plow sales. painted by Mr. Johnson, noted as a top worker in the state.
The notice proclaims William Swartz, a longtime city resident, as a suitable candidate for Justice of the Peace in Center Township and predicts his likely election. It mentions local lodge affairs, retailer Kraus and Rosenthall pricing, Mendenhall photographs, and Tom Cobientz as a favored grocer candidate.
It notes an early spring expectation and advises visiting Coate & Tague for a large stock of dry goods. Davis & Co matches prewar prices with lower costs, surprising many as goods drop alongside gold.
Advertises Early Rose potatoes with prices per unit and seller details. Mentions Kokomo Indiana address LA. Vaile and local news paper pitches, grocery and boot shop discounts, and hardware stock from Dryden & Co. along with political jabber about a primary election and boots for candidates.
John Folckemmer on Main street offers a large dry goods assortment at low prices with up to date fashions. Public sale by J M Leeds lists horses cattle wagons farming tools and houses on Washington and KR N streets, terms on sale day. Also notes on ready made clothing milk supply, piano sellers and a catarrh remedy with endorsements and local shop references.
A local advertisement touts Leeds as a reliable trader with a complete stock. It pledges affordable, fresh meats at Maas on Railroad Street and urges residents to visit for all wants. The copy also mentions Red Hand, a Pluto Indian prophet, who allegedly foresees a flood once citizens deem Maas the best meat shop in the state.
A series of Republicans from Howard and Carroll districts announce candidacies for State Senate and State Legislature. Samuel Woody, W. R. Kistler, J. M. Darnall, and others contest the March primaries, with dates ranging March 1, 10, 12, and 19, depending on district and county actions. Representative hopefuls include W. H. Ridenour, M. Garrigus, Dr. E. Pennington, L. J. Templin, J. W. Robinson, Davin Foster, and T. M. Kirkpatrick.
H. W. Winslow is a Republican candidate for County Clerk pending the March 19 primary. M. A. Chestnut also seeks the Clerk position in Howard County with the same March 19 primary date in 1870.
W. P. Vaile and Luther Gray vie for County Auditor with Gray seeking re election subject to Republican Primary on March 1. Stenry Davis and H L Moreland also appear as candidates with elections set for March 10.
N P Richmond and Irvin Polson seek the County Treasurer post with March elections on the 1st and 10th respectively Justam Beeson and I W Rayburn are also listed as candidates for March 19 and March 19 with Rayburn noted for a general election. The notice outlines multiple local races and dates for voter consideration.
A list of candidates running for Sheriff of Howard County in the upcoming election on March 19. Names include C Molder N B Brown John S Frees C B Norton John E Williams Warner Titus and F Dorsch with notes their bids depend on Republican primaries or party decisions.
SAN. RICHEY enters the Republican primary race for county recorder to be decided on March 10, as he pursues the office despite serving with one arm.
A BREKS and D KEMP are candidates for County Recorder with decisions set for March 19. B J REAGAN also seeks the office, subject to the same electoral process.
A list of Howard County candidates for the Eastern Central and Western districts, all subject to the March 19 election or party primary. Names include William Woods Chenia Covalt David Smith Thomas Ratcliff G P Pitzer John Newlin Joan Rodkey J A Ellis and others.
Silas Stout and Benjamin Fields are listed as candidates for County Surveyor in upcoming elections. Stout runs in the general election on March 19, Fields in the sub Primary on March 10.
J. B. Butler is a candidate for the office of assessor in Center Township, running as the contest proceeds under the limited details provided.
Frank Lang is a Republican candidate for constable of Center Townshto. The primary election is scheduled for March 1.
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