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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1870
Page
2
The Kokomo Journal is owned and controlled by Kokomo Journal Company. Mechanical work is done by skilled workmen while editorial control rests with the company. They plan to appoint an editor soon to devote full time to the paper and seek subscriber support.
The Howard county Republican party faces widespread dissatisfaction not with core principles but with leadership and management. The piece urges unity, condemns certain leaders as unqualified and corrupt, and calls for reorganization and renewed vigor to defeat the Democratic foe. It also defends the Secretary of the Fair against a Tribune attack and criticizes T C Philips for spreading falsehoods while the secretary worked through illness.
T. Jay, J. W. Rayburn and M. Garrigus spoke at the colored Baptist Church in Ervin To at 2 PM Tuesday. About forty to fifty voters listened, praised the address, and pledged to support the Republican ticket. They endured a rough 11 mile ride to the appointment and returned after night, finding the county part all OK.
The passage questions why Ad. F. Armstrong seeks his own platform for a Senate bid. It asks if his stance stems from not being a Democrat or from perceived shortcomings in the Democratic Platform's democratic quality.
An express train on the Bellefontaine Railroad wrecked four miles west of Bellefontaine after a missing signal and a replaced rail failure. The engine derailed into a field, a postal car spanned a creek as a bridge, and the rear coach was crushed. Fireman Underhill died. engineer and mail agent Dere injured. two bootblack boys hidden aboard escaped unharmed. section boss arrested and jailed at Bellefontaine.
The snippet asserts the entire Republican slate will be elected next Tuesday by a handsome majority, claiming confidence in the party's victory and labeling opponents as unlikely to prevail.
The piece urges steadfast Republican voting to preserve government control and prevent a Democratic Senate, warning against split ranks. It then reports on a county fair where 652 entries, 158 horses, 33 cattle, and 50 hogs competed, with receipts surpassing $800 over premium needs and a largely positive public turnout despite mixed weather.
A local letter denounces the Independent paper for slander about John S Trees claiming he cannot sign his name. The writer defends Trees as educated and capable, disputes a claim that Bony Brown would be his deputy, notes prior rumors about O A Somers, and attacks election manipulation by the Independent and its manager. The piece ends with incitement about voters and betting on Republican victory.
The trial of Lieut Daugherty is scheduled to begin on the fourth Monday of the month. Proceedings are expected to address charges related to the case and firm up dates for witness testimony and rulings.
Our new office blends beauty and utility as we produce some of the finest printing in this county and beyond. We invite country friends to visit the city and inspect our work whenever they come to town.
Observers find a small tent labeled Tribune Headquarters at the fair. Philips reports the Commissioners met and adjourned without paying for printing not done. A Democratt editor supposedly overhauled grammar, while Dr. J. F. Henderson of Kokomo tours the state posing as a Democratic Speaker.
The fair would have failed without a small tent marked Headquarters for the Tribune in front. That tent's presence is credited with saving the event and providing a focal point for attendees.
A local note contends Dan Bennett has announced a bid for the position of Secretary of the Agricultural Society, arguing the request is inappropriate and premature given the distant election. The piece frames the claim as modest or self aggrandizing.
A whimsical notice urges visitors to refrain from crowding Philips at his fishing spot and to await invitations. The message playfully notes the system works well and calls attention to the scene with light humor.
T C Philips of the Tribune stands out among Saturday gamblers at the fairground races. He is described as an old hand at gambling. Cholera infantum is reported as raging in Pulaski County.
A call to Republicans stresses apathy as the real danger and urges active mobilization to ensure turnout. It warns that defeat would spell the death of the Democratic party and urges persuading indifferent voters to the polls by any means necessary.
Reports praise grading and graveling on Kokomo and Petes Run Road by Capt. Kirkpatrick's crew. Observers note smoother travel from Ervin westward then back via Gravel Road and compare it favorably to dirt roads. The editors hope for long support from officers and stockholders while criticizing an interfering neighboring editor and noting content shifted to fit fair coverage.
A letter by J. W. Kern defends his support for the Republican ticket and rebukes Capt. Kirkpatrick rumors. He denies authorizing private comments and asks editors to omit his name from the circulation of such claims. He reiterates ongoing public support and willingness to work for the ticket’s success.
A trip to New London for the fair reveals 775 entries with 168 horses, strong cattle and sheep shows, and top fruit displays led by John Rodkey. Visitors were plentiful but funding lagged, with the society paying roughly sixty five cents on the dollar of premiums.
The Independent attacks Sheriff candidate John S Trees with unfounded claims about his education and a supposed deputy, linking N B Brown to Trees to smear his image. The piece defends Trees as honest and capable, denounces Bennett and Leach for underhanded tactics, and urges supporters to stand by Trees.
The notice critiques A. F. Armstrong's candidacy for Senator as hypocritical after his City Council record in Kukomo. It condemns Republican tax policy while praising Democratic assessments and questions his reform stance and timing. The piece notes wood price at three dollars per cord as a side detail.
The article extols red clover for deep soil penetration and long tap roots that improve chemical and mechanical soil conditions. It argues clover yields nitrogen-rich manure, revives exhausted lands, boosts wheat crops, and compares favorably with barnyard manure, citing Geddes and British chemists as advocates.
The piece argues clover is the cheapest, most reliable nitrogen source and soil renovator. It cites experiments and estimates by Prof. Veelker, claiming clover hay returns more nitrogen than heavy guano doses. It urges Virginia farmers to grow more clover to improve future wheat crops and soil fertility.
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