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Newspaper
Kokomo Journal
Location
Kokomo, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1870
Page
3
The Journal notes abating illness and a fine corn crop. A. F. Armstrong wins the State Senate seat by about sixty votes. Road work advances, a county jail accident claims a foreman, and the Papal State votes for unification with Italy. The paper urges subscriptions and reports local happenings.
Residents urged to settle premium claims at Jousnas office next Saturday afternoon as Howard County politics focus on Prohibition. Treasurer H. H. Winslow’s illness prevents him from attending polls. A funeral sermon by Rev. E Manford failed to appear preacher. Local crime coverage rises with murders reported in daily papers. A fair exhibits a ladies under clothing set. Quote ends the note.
The column laments the census taker’s absence this year and notes rumors about article authorship at the Journal. It mentions a new two story school house near completion in the northern city, and prep for Lieut. Daughterly’s murder trial at Tipton. A jab about Kokomo mourners closes the note.
The Rev W A Hutchinson reports a prosperous Presbyterian Church built by a few energetic contributors. He praises the Kukomo society and urges readers to send in news from county areas. The editor invites correspondents to share happenings despite imperfect wording.
A Republican meeting Monday night drew Col Murray Woody and Kirkpatrick. Democrats then gathered outside and John Kern attacked the Republicans until votes were lost. D T Bennett led an Independent Swear that revived the Democrats briefly, before it expired Tuesday evening.
Report details a misunderstanding involving the Society Secretary Templin at the Fairgrounds. Editors recount an awkward encounter, noting a hole in the fence and exchanged insults about press access. The piece humorously critiques misidentifications and calls for a public correction.
T C Philips accuses Col Blanch of being aware of family ticket inquiries while Blanch denies any such enquiry or remarks. Philips claims Blanch insulted the Secretary in front of many, Blanch denies public or private statements. Philips insists chickens were entered in the fine art department and challenges inspection to prove otherwise. The dispute questions truthfulness and leaks within Agricultural Society proceedings.
The piece argues advertising correlates with strong sales while some critics warn it overstates value. It cites two voices condemning ads despite dull business and mocks lavish public spending proposals linked to the Tribune and Independent papers. Dan is heavy on grammar.
The September and early October floods in Virginia produce extreme rises on the James and Shenandoah rivers. Lynchburg city bridges and depots collapse or submerge while towns such as Gordonsville and Washington suffer major damage. Losses reach hundreds of thousands on railroads and thousands of lives are endangered or lost.
The State Fair ended last week with receipts around 20000 dollars and expenditures near 18000. The article notes the secretary and Capt Garrigus faced heavy duties managing many classes and entries, praising their efficiency while denying contrary newspaper reports. The fair books are open for inspection.
The poem laments the death of Luther B. Sanders, a soldier, noting his life’s sun set, duty fulfilled, and patriotism enduring. It recalls the nation’s grief, welcomes his final rest, and mentions friends in Howard County and Berryville Virginia with the date June 25, 1865.
Marriages announced for R. M. Cain and Miss Mattie M. Lowe on October six at the bride’s mother home with Rev. Mitchison officiating. Also Charles W Biles and Emily V Springer wed at the bride’s residence on October nine with Rev. W R Kistler presiding.
A Kokomo newspaper notes the Bennett's Kokomo Independent has ceased after a brief run. It also promotes Kraus and Rosenthal’s ready made clothing with low prices, and Simon Stern’s fall and winter stock at 8 Main Street. Davis & Co. offer a large dry goods selection nearby. Tom Coblentz sells groceries at Clinton House Block North Side Public Square.
A humorous notice promotes Josh Billings Farmers Almanax for 1871 with self deprecating quips and a claim of practicality for households. It also advertises Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy by R V Pierce MD offering rewards for cure failures and urging mail order in Buffalo New York.
A shopper argues for a Wilcox and Gibbs model praised for smooth quiet operation. A sales reply notes single thread machines were deemed worthless by test and asserts Wilcox & Gibbs outperforms lock stitch in strength durability and finish.
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