Local County Officers Nominated for Upcoming Election
Candidates in Daviess County seek party nomination for Surveyor Treasurer Assessor and Representative to the Indian Legislature. Notable contenders include J I Swans Mint Allen James Mynne Ezra Martisary Wol Maan Amos Porvanno and others. The slate aims to win the Republican county convention vote and reflect the will of voters.
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Jesparntg
Allen
Daviess County
Mint Allen
van Buren Township
Pepe Sheans
Ezra Martisary
Ss. Viras
Ackester
Political Jumble in Democratic Papers and Republican Rifts
A garbled column laments Democratic papers failing to defend reforms while noting Republican factions and looming conventions. It references Cleveland’s leadership, local officials, and rising prices, plus scattered remarks on Havana Spaniards and Missourian township accounts.
Myers Seeks Assessor Post In Elmore Township Race
The text notes James M. Myers of Elmore township as a candidate for Assessor of Elainess County, praising his qualifications in education and business. It also mentions political dynamics, calls for tariff support, and references Jespan G. Allen seeking re election as representative for Shiviess County with expectations of Speaker.
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James M. Myers
Ehnere Township
Etainess County
Myers
Siehag
Elmore Township
Myers Ines
Washington Democrat editorial hints at stable local leadership
The piece imagines a Daviess county future where Billy Heffernsn as county attorney Pew in the sheriff’s office Ezra Mat tinglyn in the Legislature reassure residents. It contends peace at home and abroad as people relax before fireside shadows, confident in safe conservative hands.
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Washington Democrat
Billy Heffernsn
Pew
Col Hardy Faces Intra Party Fortunes in Second Term Outlook
The Washington Advertiser describes Col Hardy as unopposed within his party for a second term protected by an unwritten political rule. It warns that if he seeks another term in two years he would likely face defeat by the Democratic nominee and return to his law practice.
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Washington
Col. Hardy
Call for Evening Church Door Etiquette Corps
A humorous plea invites thirty five young men to form a corps to stand at church doors after services and comment on women's attire. Applicants will be inspected and rated on appearance and brain effort, with a warning that those with unwell bred monkeylike intellect will be rejected.
Articles of Agreement in a Kentucky Marriage Case
An 1830s court-like tale reports Capt. John Lyter, a G. B. member, fell for John Miller’s wife of Fairview Kentucky. They signed a mock contract trading the wife for cash and goods including whisky and hounds. The wife left with Lyter then with his nephew and eloped again, leaving her husband and family behind.
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John Lyter
John Miller
Fairview
Miller
Capt. Lyter
John Miler
John Myter
Artha
Lyter
Wil
Emrsayter
Local miscellany notes and political hints in The Journal
A collage of notes on M Nicholson and Prohibition candidacy for governor, a bizarre calendar quirk about year 1999, populist meetings in townships on February 1, and reader tips on advertising costs in Printers Ink. Includes playful commentary on old skeptics and a stray warning about copying errors.
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M. Nicholson
Odon Normal and Van Buren Schools Schedule
Educational notes describe longer term for Odon Normal and the Van Buren township schools. The Spring Term begins Tuesday March 31 1896 with a focus on common branches and higher study. Apollo program details for Madison township institute and village waebers institute are listed with instructors and topics.
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van Buren Township
Odon Normal
Pneumonia Case Uses Foley’s Honey and Tar
Dr J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley’s Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases this month with good results. Gantz Webster.
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J. C. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
Gantz & Webster
Foley’s Honey and Tar Restores Voice for Hutton Man
Hoarseness sufferer Benj Ingerson of Hutton Indiana says he had not spoken above a whisper for months. After using Foley’s Honey and Tar his voice returned. The remedy is popular with speakers and singers and promoted by Gantz and Webster.
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Benj. Ingerson
Hutton
Ind
Singere
Gantz &Webster
Local Mushroom at St Thomas Gat Sparks Rail District Wonder
A large wild mushroom, described as one of the biggest in years, was brought to St Thomas Gat by a Michigan Central Railroad worker. The sight drew attention from local residents and railway staff, highlighting an unusually abundant season.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Merchants
Milburn area merchants Perry and Cameron of Flushing Michigan praise Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine they have sold and recommend it to customers. W H Dearmin Drugstore offers it at 25 and 50 cents per bottle. Robert Rawls of Helland Virginia shares how the remedy helped him recover from lagrippe and return to work after trying other medicines without success. The product is sold by W H Dearmin.
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Perry &Cameron
Flushing Michigan
Chamberlin
W. T. Dearmiz
Robert Rawls
Helland
Chamberlain
W. Ff. Dearmin
Remarkable New City Mission Book Attracts Praise
A controversial volume titled Dare Se s Paye and associated works reviews praise Mrs Campbell and Reverend Leininibber for chronicling tenacious city ministry. The 740 page text includes 252 engravings, photos, and vivid scenes of temperance work, lodging houses, and detective experiences. James H. Sullivan represents Madison township for Worthington & Co. Hartford.
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Ia Tanims
Clerpyman
Feurfeld
Tle
Campbell
Leininibber
Col
Toomas W. Knox
Tusnecter Thomas Uvees
New York Detective Bureau
Certai Ly
Mary Yeamusa City
New York
Sid
Camy
Weiman
Dishus Coxe
Christ
Dion Zuci Dives
Thare
Lyman Abbots
Tthe Kay
Marcy A. Liverwore
Frapeen F. Willard
Byrnes
Aghance
A. D. Worthington & Co
Hartford
Kidney Cure Endorsed by Gantz and Webster
The ad claims Clinic Kidney Cure is best for kidney troubles and praises its effectiveness. It also offers Chamberlin's Pain Balm for chest and shoulder pain and mentions relief in lung-related cases.
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Gantz & Webster
Chamberlin
Pheomonia
Fogale
Dearmin
Calf in the Pulpit Shocks Fernhill Church
A tame calf wandered into the Fernhill church near Tacoma during a Halloween observance. The animal browsed the pulpit area while deacons escorted it away, as youths allegedly caused trouble during the celebration.
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Jmiall Sons of DeVal
Fernhill
Lmits
Tacoma
Wash
Moses
Sinai
Children of Israel
Mary
Belint
Hallowe'en
Federation of Women’s Clubs Holds Atlanta Meeting Gavel Gift
The Tennessee and Georgia women presented Mrs Kenretin of Chicago with a gavel at the Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting in Atlanta California. Kenretin, president, received the tribute and Mrs Menrotin offered greetings for the states represented. An India statistic notes 65 people killed daily by wildlife in British East India.
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Tennessee
Georgia
Kenretin
Chicard
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Atlanta
Lidh Lirs
Scamuel McNinney
Georwha Woisn
Menrotin
India
British East India
Notorious assault on Miss Leonard in Cloquet incident
Alexander Adams assaulted and attempted to kiss Miss Leonard on Cloquet streets. He was whipped by the young woman in self defense, leaving him crying for mercy and the victim shaken but uninjured. Residents fear going out after dark following the confrontation.
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Marieciar Minnessis
Alexander Adams
Cloquet
Minn
Babove
Hugh V Merril Roofing and Furnace Services
Hugh V Merril offers tin galvanizing iron slate roofing and furnace work with prompt repairs and guaranteed first class service. Located one door east of Dunlap and Burrell's Furniture.
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Dunlap & Burrell
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