Democratic State Convention platform noted in paper
The article discusses the Democratic State Convention platform on the front page and comments on local political figures and events. It mentions Adjutant M M Lacy’s arrest, debates over Lincoln likeness among candidates, and predictions about Holman Williams and Gen Tom Brown. It also references a Hancock county incident and reflections on poets versus practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman
Orth
Williams
Tom Brown
Congress
Abraham Lincoln
Surge of Democrats in Indianapolis set for council vote
Fragmented OCR text shows Democrats pushing for city election reforms six days before a section vote. Mentions Republicans and 1872 redistricting as context, signaling competition over mayor or council control and district lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Invdisinapolis
Democ
Madison and Henry Counties Nominate Major Ed Henderson
A Democratic slate in Madison County tees Major Ed Henderson for Joint Representative with Henry County. The piece notes Henderson as a worthy opponent to Capt. Smith and critiques editorial politics from the Anderson Democrat and The New Castle Mercury. The era topics span local elections, commentary on Grose and political finance, and a wary tone toward newspaper influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Henderson
Madison County
Madison
Henry
Henderson
Capt. Smith
Nery
Anderson Democrat
New Castle
Mercury
T. Smith
Grose
Lvala
Senate
The
General Grose
General Groseman
Congress
Advanced Guard Temperance Paper Under Fire By Critics
The New Castle Mercury denounces the Advanced Guard as a noisy but inactive temperance faction. It argues the group harms the cause by urging anti Democrat unity while risking Republican success and mocks their public displays and moral posturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiaapolis
J. J. Talbott
Cxima
New Castle
Temperance
Republican Party
Local Politics and a Record Flood of Circus News
Major Ed Henderson receives strong support as party leader with endorsements from Republicans and the comisarate. An extra Pan Handle train incident near the river caused minor injuries after a bumper fell from a freight car. The European Circus and Menagerie arrives in the city, billed as the largest show here with over thirty animal cages, a steam caliope, and exotic acts drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiat
Shay
Cya
Baginaw
Meek
Edge
Capitain
Aftien
Aleo
Pana Ta
Vier
Beau
Spectacular European Circus Triumph at East Sagitiaw
The report praises a recent circus in Michigan describing a grand balloon ascent led by Prof. Elwood, impressive equestrian feats, trained animals, and the European Show under Belle Brothers as first class. It notes a barn fire in Blue River township causing ~$900 insured loss and swift member assessments, plus various local ads and notices for millinery, organs, and shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagee
Elwood
Janés’ Gardner
wWe
Michigan
Chas
Willis
Cybb
Pras
East Sagitiaw
Henry
Moore
Blue
Wathy Jis
Flese
Los
A.ks
Finswring
Buc Ceas
Local Commerce Notes and Social Tidbits
The column catalogs assorted local notices from John A. Keiser and Wayman Co jewelery to court judgments. mentions Brattleboro factory J Estey & Co and a multi-marriage case. It also covers lectures by Lither Benson, Bartlett & Shepler pricing, dressmaking in Lewisville, military outfits, shipping and hotel ownership shifts, weddings officiated by Elder Ludwig, and a concert fundraiser for Miss Warren with modest turnout and funds raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Keiser’s
Keiser's
Wayman & Co’s
Oet
J. Estey & Co
Brattleboro
Vermont
Laganaport
Lither
Benson
Court House
Bartlett & Shepler
Lewisville
Weethers
É Co
Thad Gordon
Voorhees & Co
New Castle
Taylor
Col. Hoover
T. P. Harding
Dayton Ohio
Harding
Piqua
Ohio
St. Chariss
Toledo
Hoover
Ludwig
Iwest
Janes Farout
Harris
Taylor House
Mies
Warren
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Glen Castle Mercury
Tiforsday
B.S. Parken
Blaine Han
Eering
Jimmy Williams
Comneraville Times
Adjutant M. M.lacy
63Th Regt
Chicago
Postal Service
Henry County
D.'W. Chambers
Muncie
Lincoln
Agen Harivari Company
Hancock County
Brewster St Ceden
Ang - Wie
Sueh
Lee
Manticolis
Okefenokee
Arires
éWamp
Judge White
Quincy
Jodge Bell
Monticello
Gulf Coast
Moody
Napkey
Hippodrome
New York
Moody and
Bankey
Aint Finch
Peter
Camine Democrat
Henderon
Convention For Representative
Qmid
Abe
Aterling
Penderon
Praterial
Antiig
Lewes
Eli Murphey
A. Brown
Kate Burke
Lewieville
Mollie Higes
Evilie
Moris Hares
Pythian Journal
W- T. Walker
Pythias
Frank “Bowers
Knights of Pythias Record
Journal
H. Baldwin & Co
Cincinnati
Estey Organs
Gustan
DY SA. Tawney
Presbyterian Church
Wayman & Co's
Fairfield’s
Boston
Estey
Froodé
Kate Zimmerman
Parrbald Fe
E. Fairfield
Resa Goods
Smith's
E. Murphey & Lo
Dr. Houser
Kate Zimyeynan
S . mThe
Fistes
Bund
Christian Cage
A. J. Grier
Hamilton
Tie
Old Bothirs
M. Shepherd
Phillips
Shroger
Estey Grgen
Atyles i
Ruston
Glare
Queens
Wayman& Co's
Ver -Spring Goods
Bartlett & Shepler’s
Ind
Mie
Mia, Brown
Tof Millinery Goods
Es'murphey
Col Broad Street
Robert Murphy
Daniel Murphy
Milteggius
Eliannes Murphy
City
Desmoines Iowa
Agit
Joseph Yount
Elijah Symons
Epicdiahd
Minen
Kate Itaagman
Burke
E. Murphey & Co
Ella Isbel
Joshua Hoover
D.M Hoover
District of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Juin N. Hayes
Tewtac
Henry and
Plate Ana
Axo
Nees
Hagerston
Ia Hood
David M. Hooves
Adm’r
Pet Sears
Miss Anw Freeman
Lewisville, Ind
Bae
Rooncat
Tobey’s
B.s.parker
New. Castle
Piqing
Castle
Stalin
Feedig
Or I.and
D. Weeyly
A. Leakey
East Broad Street
New Castle, Ind
Blue River
Hayling ‘Porchan
Ae Asaawest
T. F
Hillsboro
Inter
United States
John F. Wildman
Anceren
Hohnjes
Farzan
Internal Revenue
Richmond
Office of Internal Revenue
Washington, D.C
Parker
Miles Murphey
B.S. Parker
U.S. Safety Pocket Co
Newark, NJ
Om & Postal
Weed &Sant
Nnk Row
Eureka Mg Co
Desbr Ses Street
Hunt &Co
Neel Pe
McAlister Mfg Optician
Nassau Street
New York Witness
Aneetree
Inter-Ocean
New York Sun
sAnother
Matadaye
Curia Idlés
Rand
Biserler
Addrese Mubbant
Fourth Street
Howies
Spleeland
New Cnatte
the “Excelsior
Berlee
Fairfield's
ELOES
A.B. Harlan & CO
A. B. Harlan & CO
Ca. OF
New
Castle,Indiana
Crull’s Star Grocery
Were
Crull
Star Grogery
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