State officers and judges in forthcoming elections
Secretary of State MAX F A HOFFMAN from Cass is listed with others for state offices. Audit to JOHN D EVANS of Marion and ROBERT H MILROY of Carroll for treasurer. Nelson Trussler of Fayette named for attorney general. Barnabas C Hobbs of Wayne for superintendent. Supreme Court judges include A L Osborn Laporte Yd Elliott Henry 38a Chas A Ray Marion and R C Gregory Tippecanoe for the 4th Dist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max. F. A. Hoffman
Cass
John D. Evans
Marion
Robert H. Milroy
Carroll
Nelson Trussler
Fayette
Barnabas C. Hobbs
Wayne
Supreme Court
A.L. Osborn
Laporte
J. T. Elliott
Henry 38A
Chas. A. Ray
R. C. Gregory
Tippecanoe
Celebration of Amendment Adherence in County Parade
A Tuesday celebration by the colored community drew 235 participants from Logansport Peru and countryside. A wagon procession with a Kokomo Band led to a grove near Dr James residence for prayers songs and speeches by Rev David Rosh Rev Mr Williams and others praising liberty equality and self improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Peru
Washington
Sycamore
James
J. W. Wern
Lincoln
Grant
Ireland
David Rosh
Smith
Tampico
Mr. Williams
Indianapolis
Ife
Wildman’s Hall
Williams
Mr. W
Fragmented 19th Century Political Rhetoric Quoted
A damaged excerpt discusses race, liberty, and party politics with quotes attributed to Horace Greeley and The Radical Democrat. It contrasts secessionist views of abolitionists with Democratic rebels and notes lingering slaveholder sentiment among some Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greeley
Jiaul
Halpine
W. Lloyd Garrison
Haggard warned by amendment fears in Howard county
In Howard County the Democratic leader James A. Haggard expresses alarm over amendments and calls for a tally of colored votes by township. He doubts any colored voter supports the Democratic ticket and suggests revealing the Radical Republican majority through a roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Haggard
Howard
Woman Suffrage Faces Setback in the West
The piece notes a severe blow to woman suffrage and doubts its recovery. Clement L. Vallandigham, described as a treasonous outcast, is claimed to pose as a supporter, with promises of a suffrage plank in Ohio's Democratic platform, risking the movement there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Clement L. Valandigham
Sle
Ohio
Buckeye
Grand Master J A Wildman Report Praised by Indiana I O O F
The Grand Master for the State of Indiana, J A Wildman, is thanked for his late report to the G L. The document is described as well written and ably composed, to be read with interest by I O O F members. Mr Wildman is praised as a good officer who has made many friends in his duties. Kokomo is noted for having many such men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Wildman
Indiana
G. L
Order
Kokomo
Doty
Rowell
Rev. Scott
M. E. Church
N. Y. Tribune
le Cuyler
N. Y
St. Catharine's Nursery
N. Y. City
E. D. van Slyck
Dem. Republican
Hamilton
Weekly Tribune
R. C. Browning
Cortlandt St
New York
Noblesville Press Critique Sparks Public Safety Call
A local note attacks writer Dick Stephenson of Noblesville Commercial and even suggests a drastic, nonviolent caution while praising Jap for beat mastery. The column hints at temperance aims and declines further contest, elevating Jap as superior on the beat.
Grand Lodge Session in Indianapolis Reports Steady Progress
Tie Griand Lodge of Masons met in annual session at Indianapolis on the 24th. All officers attended and reports were full and encouraging. Full particulars next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe Tie Griand Lodge of Masons
Indianapolis
Insane Asylum Quip and Political Jibe
A countryman asks D. H. Bennett if he runs a nearby paper. Bennett replies he is cured, then quips a man never runs a newspaper after cure. A sharp barb follows about a Radical Democrat and a Jap in chronic insanity to last two natural lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Bennett
Radical Democrat
Wool Market Strength Basks in Busy Trade
The wool trade remained brisk last week with thousands of pounds traded daily. Prices quoted at press time: fleece washed 40c, tub-washed 50c, and dirt 30c.
Radical Democrat Names Eli Tarkington People's Candidate
A Radical Democrat announces Eli Tarkington as the people's candidate, presenting him as the preferred champion in the current political contest. The move signals backing from party factions and hopes to energize grassroots support ahead of key votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Tarkington
People’s
Prohibition Talk at Grand Lodge Meeting in St Louis
The Right Worthy Grand Lodge met in St Louis last Tuesday with twenty nine Grand Lodges represented. The secretary reports five thousand nine hundred eight Good Templar Lodges and three hundred fifty nine thousand nine hundred twenty seven members across several regions. The vote favored a national prohibition party though turnout was light, and the treasurer urged a weekly paper with proposed names for future issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Good Templar
United States
Canada
England
Scotland
George Faulkner praised for work with Democrats and paper
The Radical Democrat thanks George Faulkner for supporting the Democrat and the Fifteenths celebration. An Alto incident reports a child injured by a powder explosion at a wedding, urging caution with powders around children.
Smell of fear and political jabs in early 20th century Page
A fragmentary column notes a fearsome smell likened to death triggering pall bearers, mocks Democrats and Radical Democrats, and jokes about horse thefts and local publishers. It mentions a June ZINE, subscriptions, and a candy event. It ends with a jab about an elementary spelling book for Japan.
Temperance Wreath monthly from Bedford edited by B M Hardin
The Temperance Wreath is an eight page monthly published from Bedford. It is well printed and edited by B M Hardin, described as an earnest worker in the good cause. The paper is a credit to the state and deserves support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
B. M. Hardin
Fenians Raid Prompts Proclamation and Mixed Reactions
The piece reports a rumored Fenian movement across the United States aimed at Canada. It notes President Grant’s proclamation for peace while expressing mixed, satirical views on the Alabama incident and calls for action against Canada. It also mentions local entertainments and a drunken incident ending in jail and a modest fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Grant
Canada
Alabama
Sunday School Etiquette and Visitor Exclusion
A writer criticizes a Kokomo area Sunday school for not inviting visitors, recounting a visit where the writer was left to sit in silence. The piece urges managers to adopt courteous hospitality or post a sign denying entry to avoid intrusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo Creek
Fairfield Road
No measures for drinks draw clash in journal note
A brief exchange captures a dispute over alcohol measures with a Radical Democrat opposing branded or whiskey on beer limits. The dialogue hints at political contention without detailing actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
dJournal
Leaders and Patriots in the Political Battle
A Radical Democrat extols Republican leaders. He praises Ulysses S. Grant as the savior who led armies to victory and brands opponents such as Vallandigham Milligan Bowles and associates as criminals contrasted with Grant’s patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Chicago
U.S. Grant
Vallandigham, Milligan, Bowles & Co
New Cincinnati Store Carpet Bargains Highlighted
For bargains in carpets oil cloths and window shades the New Cincinnati Store promotes Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy offering a $500 reward for an incurable case. A full pint is made by dissolving one fifty cent package. Bronchial throat and lung diseases and liver complaints are claimed curable by Dr Pierce's remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pierce
Sewing Machine Invention Sparks Public Need Fulfillment
The passage praises Howe Singer Wilson Grover and Wilcox Gibbs for inventing and popularizing sewing machines. It notes the shift from costly double thread models to simpler cheaper single thread designs and credits Wilcox & Gibbs with supplying a practical universal device that emancipates women from needle labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Singer
Wilson
Grover
Messrs
Wilcox
Gibbs
Island Park
Wilcox & Gibbs
Hair Restorers and Preparations Adorn The Belle
A promotional notice urges applying Hagan's Magnolia Balm to face neck and hands to produce a pearly natural complexion, removing freckles tan and other blemishes. Lyon's Kathairon is recommended for hair to create a splendid head of hair. The combination is marketed to enhance youth and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagan
Lyon
Ladies Own Magazine promotional notice
An advertisement touts Ladies Own Magazine as a monthly, adaptable, practical literary journal featuring essays poems fashion economy and more. It invites readers to subscribe with a combined one year offer of two publications for $2.60 citing endorsements from period figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Logan
Zjilindle Statesman
Inpranapolis, Inc
Journal
Ladies Own Magazine
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Kokomo Journal
Pershing & Montgomery
Editors and Proprietors
Carroll County
W. R. Kistler
T. M. Kirkpatrick
H. H. Winslow
Luther S. Gray
I. W. Rayburn
John
Samuel Richey
Jesse Leeka
Silas Stout
John Rodkey
G. P. Pitzer
J. A. Ellis
Gee Dick Stephenson
Noblesville Commercial
Reud. Williams
Nancy
Mont
Good Templars
Green
George Faulkner
The
Democrat and Friends
George
Alto
Darkey
Sewell & Miller
Caicaco
Itu
Ginger
Democrat
Shu Phligh
John Bull
John W. Kern
Ktadical Democrat
Col. Murray
Montgomery
the Journal
Braipard
Hrainard & Sone
Cleveland
Address Buaxo & Catpwerut, Publishers
Public Square
Melange
Ronbaix
K.P
Tesha OW
Lovin
Wa. M. Price
Jas. AL Price
Kohoho
Undertakers
Rail Road
Indian
F. M. Hill
Lars
Rubottom
Main St
Court House
W. R. Kistler & CO
Spencer House
J. W. Gray
Union Depot
Ind
the Elephant Shoe Store
J.steward & Son
Coata & Teague
Elepha
J. Steward & Son
E. M. Giles
Giles
Kelly
GK. & Co
Main Street
Ang
Aughe & Parrott Dayton
Giles, Kelley & CO
R. H. Birt & CO
R. A. Birt & CO
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