Political speaking tour notices span several towns in October
Independent and party candidates including John B Cravens C E Whitsit and Perry Bear announce campaign speeches across Lancaster Monroe Grayville and Deputy towns plus schools in Shelby township Fry s School House Wirt and Emyrna with dates October 12 14 17 18 19 20 21 including Oct 11 and 16 18 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry E. Bear
Grayville
P. Rappaport
Indianapolis
Court House
Joseph Nichol
J. R. Cravens
C. E. Whitsit
Center School
Salada Township
China
John B. Cravens
North Madison
A. A. Korbly
Col
Dupont School House
James Hill
M. A. Barnett
Wirt
John R. Cashman
Perry Bear
Emyrna Township
Local notices and shop ads mix in Madison
Speaking at Good Samaritan Hall a Indianapolis man invites colored fellows to discuss personal interests tomorrow evening. Pete Klein expands his store with an addition while Ireland's Hat Store advertises gloves and cheap hats. Various local figures promote meetings, hats, and sales with references to Cincinnati Milton Ky Bedford Owen County fair.
Court term opens with scattered regional notes
October term convenes with a limited docket. Notables include Korsig en route to Indianapolis Supreme Court and Grirrira and McCrellis visiting from Vevey for legal business. Local chatter covers politics, a prohibitory amendment push, and tobacco crop feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Korsig
Indianapolis
Supreme Court
Democratic Leaders Spar Over Local Subscription Club
Mr Hewey Jones of the Democratic camp plans to recruit 10 to 15 Herard subscribers in the county. He urges Democrats to support the paper by action as he has done. Monday's Star notes Thomas McKee, an intelligent colored man from Indianapolis, touring the county to promote the independent county ticket. He is escorted to the Western Hotel for quarters and will deliver several speeches before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewey Jones
Republican Township
Jones
Thomas McKee
Indianapolis
Watt
New Breton
Brown
Western Hotel
Lon Hopine launches South Pueblo newspaper venture
Lon Hopine, former city editor of the Courier, reports in a letter that he has entered the newspaper business in South Pueblo Col as a partner in publishing the Saturday Opinion. The note predicts a bright future for the Opinion with Hopine’s involvement.
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Lon Hopine
The
Courier
South Pueblo
Col
Len
Methods alleged in county convention fraud reported by Courier
The Courier reports a party at a delegate's home after the Republican county convention selection. A Third ward delegate says he would back Calloway, while Crozier offered to give iron fences to paint if he votes and camps for Crozier. Reliable locals heard the claim and weighed it against the Wilson-Dunn case, urging that the convention was a fraud from start to finish.
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Courier Gays
Wilson
Calloway
Crozier
James Crozier
Third Ward
Wilson-Dunn
Odd Fellows Hall Hosts Disappointing Opera Start
The Odd Fellows' Hall opened the opera season with John Thompson's Round the World a poor showing and small crowd. Charley Shays Quincuplexal drew a fair audience but many stood in back as seats were reserved and pricey. Patrons criticized the troupe and Manager Calloway and demanded refunds.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
John Thompson
Thompson
Calloway
Charley Shay
Acta
Mullen
Judge Wilson Addresses Pleasant Ridge Meeting
Judge Wilson spoke at Pleasant Ridge school house last Saturday evening. The crowded event showed broad local support and indicated confidence in his message, as he praised independent candidates while criticizing fraud and corruption in party politics. He contrasted county events with New York and cited Republicans who rejected corruption. The meeting, presided by Mr Adams, featured decorated stands and strong neighborhood sympathy.
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New York
George William Curtis
Wilson
Adams
Trial Bottle Rush At Dr King’s New Discovery
A rush to C. E. Heberhart’s drug store for a trial bottle of Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. Asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat lung ailments urged to call for the free trial. Apotts Ker nen suffered finger injuries Saturday from a cutting box but may recover after Dr Am elia's care.
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C. E. Heberhart’s
Dr. King
Johnson and Holman Engage in Joint Congressional Forum Plan
Correspondence from John son and Holman outlines a series of joint discussions across Indiana districts in October 1882. Letters from Lawrenceburg indicate mutual willingness to participate, with dates and venues proposed including Versailles Greensburg Brookville Liberty Lawrenceburg Rising Sun Vevay Madison and Madison.
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Maprsey, Inc
Holman
Aurora
Ind
Versailles
Pipley
Greensburg
Decatur
Brookville
Franklin County
Liverty
Union County
Lawrenceburg
Cearborn
Rising Sun
Ohio County
Vevay
Switzerland County
Madison
Jefferson County
J. Johnson
W. J. Johnson
Congress
Tragic Attempted Suicide Involving Lewisville Girl
The New Castle Democrat reports a Lewisville girl named Phillips, driven from home by a stepmother figure and pressured by a hired hand to yield to sexual demands. After their plan to poison themselves near Greenfield, the drugs sickened them for hours but did not kill them. The girl yearns for a stable home, while her father’s harsh, hostile stance suggests she cannot return.
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New Castle
Phillips
Lewisville
Greenfield
Miss Phillips
Prohibition Debate Shapes Indiana Campaign Outlook
The Indiana race centers on a proposed constitutional amendment banning liquor as a beverage. Republicans back prohibition. Democrats oppose. Supporters argue regulation is best. opponents call the measure extreme tyranny risking agricultural and industrial harm and barring even personal consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
North Carolina
True to Her Trust Electric Bitters Ad
A promotional blurb extols the faithful wife and mother and recommends Electric Bitters as the sole sure remedy for cleansing the stomach and bowels, purifying blood, and exterminating malaria. Sold by C. E. Hoberhart for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Hoberhart
Contested Indiana Prohibition Debates Expose League Leaders
A reader challenges anti liquor league charges in Indiana with a list of Indianapolis leaders named as members of the so called anti prohibition league. The letter argues the group contains diverse professionals and business figures who oppose sensational slander and defend sobriety.
Statement on Democratic Platform Deliberations Cited
Charles A Korsty defends the Democratic platform saying he attended the resolutions committee hearings and that the prohibition plank was prepared there. He asserts charges of platform imposition are false and argues the platform needs no apologies despite partisan attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Cuarlis A. Korsty
Farm Barn Fire At Conklin Farm Near Moorefield
Fire destroyed a barn owned by David Conklin near Moorefield last Saturday. The barn held a threshing machine wheat tobacco and farming tools and the blaze is suspected to be incendiary. Three horses were untied and led out before the building burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Conklin
Moorefield
Lost letters list from Niles school house area mail
A notice lists names of residents and nonresident addressees for unclaimed letters at the Niles area post, with a call to "Adver tized Letters" and instructions to present by one month or the items go to the Tead Letter Office. Uncalled letters remaining in General Delivery will be advertised every Monday.
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McCormick _ block
Hanover
Kent
Mias Dode Alexander
Annie Batchelet
Elizabeth Brownfield
Misa
Rebecca Bowman
Vacilla Bowmas
Misa Kate Bean
Mary Brown
Elizabeth Bolen
DP Crumback
Mary Carman
Mattie ‘Cnorbay
Lizzie Courtney
Adie Martha Cooper
Grace Doig
Annie
L. Davis
Stella Demaree
Mary Duncastle
J Jacoby
Lielie Kienzle
Annie Lane
Margeret, Neal
S Neal
Mary E Nester
Vera Paul
T.A McLaughlin
Marv Roberts
Kate Roush
Mary Simrall
Mary Shults
Amelia Smith
Bill Switzer
Luira ‘Thomas
Ollie Veskle
Rosa Voiles
Woodess
Annie Werner
Laura White
Annie Younker
Noricz
Tead
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S. S. More & Son
Lord & Thomas
Chicago
Jonathan Schooley
Jefferson Co
Wetherill
J. E. A. F. Harper
Hammar & Co.’s
J. E.C. F. Harper's
John W. Scott
J. W. Gavitt
Capt. W. H. Wells
People’s Independent
John Warfield
Joseph T. Brashear
Sheriff
Rodolph H. Beemtelia
David L. McClure
George L. Elliott
Joseph Keiser
People’s Independent Ticket
Courtland E.whitsit
Jhon W. Scott
Rudolph H. Reemelin
John Aey Vitt
Ireland
Our City
E. R. Wilson
Lancaster
Monroe Church
Daniel Hinkle
Dupont
Col. C. E. Whitsit
Manville
Pleasant Ridge
John McGregor
Jas. Hill
Good Samaritan Hall
Aruia Ee Colored
Pete Klein
Jammeon
Christian Church
Coramisioper
Ingcamp
B. F. Barrow
Milton, Ky
Deg. M. ©. Colvert
Bedford
Town
Johnson
Demarce
Lou Smith
Owen County
Mr. Demance
Marion Grirrira
McCrellis
Hall
Walter Roberts
Empire
Kansas
West
Walter
A. C. Lanier
Snyder
Republican Party
James H. Davis
Norra Vernon Sun
Clarence E. Brandt
Northwestern Theological Seminary
Brandt
Hanover College
Carrolhon Democrat
Jao. L. Walker
Odd Fellows
Apotts
Jacob Kerénen
North Walnut Street
Amelia
New York Herald
Plaga
Sone
Grand Hotel
Anti Proaririon League
Avora Semensticker
League
German Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Lorenz Schmipt
Hermany Lieber
Washington Street
Freder'ck ScoMier
Manufacturers’ and Carpenters’ Union
Henry Russe
Frederick P. Russ
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Crames Reese
Hollweg & Reese
Turopors
Pattuiee Rappaport
Indiana Tribune
Grorce Prixesr
Gorge Reyer
Schmidt
Craisforger G. Hout
J. P. Frenzer
Merchants’ National Bank
Liquor League
Geen
Cghenn
J. W. ‘Lawham
Niles
Liv
Tanholm
Sami Jacob
Mr. Pepees
Nas
Mapman, Jurrznson Co
John W. Link, P. M
C Reai
Sr. Jacobs
Mediciwe
A. Vogele 1
Rm & Co
Alelmnore, Bd
U. S. Ds
Weekly Herald
Craig & Bro's
the Madison Brewing Co
Madison, Ind
Craig & Brathier’s
Hill Abold’s
Excelsior
Craig & Bro
John ‘Deere Gilpin
Furst & Bradley
Thia
Littlejohn & CO
Craig & Brother's
Boots & Shoes
Ren
John Braun. & CO
Mulberry Street
C. T. Branham
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