Grand union Temperance picnic announced for June six
The Journal notes a grand union Temperance picnic to be held on the Fair grounds at Washington on June 6. It advocates Albert G. Porter for Governor and Ben Harrison for President, predicting a Republican landslide in Indiana. It also mentions town election results and local surveying for new town additions.
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Grand Union Temperance
Fair Grounds
Washington
Albert G. Porter
Ben. Harrison
Indiana
Indianapolis Journal
Thompson
Thomas Hanna
Geo. W Friedley
Tippecanoe
John B. Elam
Marion
Gover- Porter
Porter
United States
Indianapolis
Republican Committee
Capitol
Thomas A. Hendricks
Joseph E. McDonald
Isaac P. Gray
Oliver P. Morton
McGinnis
Cesar
Terre Haute
Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Knefler
Hackleman
Walterq. Gresham
Town election ends with single Democrat winner
The speaker asserts Republicans will not claim victory, noting they elected the only Democrat candidate and denying any Republican triumph. This reflects a contested result and partisan commentary on local ballots.
Bloomfield Herald Editor Films Town Visit
J. H. Seneff editor and proprietor of the Bloomfield Vera visited town on Sunday and gave a call. Harveys, a pushing journalist, is reputed to furnish the best newspaper in Greene County.
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J. H. Seneff
Bloomfield Vera
Harveys
Cireene County
Meavitts W Funnier Named Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Meavitts W. Funnier of Chicago, law partner of Bob Lincoln, appointed Chief Justice replacing the late Morrison R. Waite. Native of Maine, aged 50, his selection meets with general satisfaction.
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Meavitts W. Funnier
Chicago
Bob Lincoln
Supreme Court
Morrison R. Waite
Maine
Sam Kurrenevatj Candidate for Reporter of Supreme Court
Sam Kurrenevatj of Rockport Indiana a former county central committee chairman who led the Republicans of Daviess county to victory in 1878 is a prominent candidate for Reporter of the Supreme Court.
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Sam Kurrenevatj
Rockport
Ind
Rean
Republicans
Daviess County
Supreme Court
Sam
Delegates and alternates named for Republican National Convention
The list names delegates from the state to the Chicago convention on June 1. Delegates include Albert G. Porter, R. W. Thompson, James N. Huston and Clem Ludebaker. Alternates listed are Henry G. Thayer, John P. Carr, M. M. Hurley and Stanton J. Peelle.
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Chicago
Albert G. Porter
R. W. Thompson
James N. Huston
Clem Ludebaker
Henry G. Thayer
John P. Carr
M. M. Hurley
Stanton J. Peelle
Indiana Democratic Party in Disintegration Seen by Observer
A Cincinnati Enquirer report argues the Indiana Democratic Party shows signs of rapid disintegration over the last two years. The piece predicts the collapse of the old political machine may arrive with November’s cold winds.
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Tug Cincinnati Enquirer
Democratic Party of
Indiana
Town Election Quietly Ends with Three Contestants
The town election passed off quietly with three candidates in the Magicalship race James Payne John Weider and John W Wilder Wilder won by 12 votes Joun B Crooke was elected Trustee from the second ward W R Neeremer from the third ward J W Burrell Clerk and W A Danser Treasurer were unopposed Citizens expect competent management of town affairs
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James Payne
John Weider
John W. Wilder
Wilder
Atea
Ae Corpors
Early endorsement signals strong Odon officer bid
The speaker notes winter and the early backing from the community reveal solid support for a candidate in Odon, predicting a first-class officer if elected.
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Winter
Odon
Resolutions of condolence for Clarence Crooke 1888
A committee drafts resolutions mourning the death of Clarence Crooke a Sunday School pupil who died April 29 1888. The wording expresses sympathy to Mr and Mrs Oilie Crooke and honors the deceased’s sweet disposition with copies to the Crooke family the school records and the Od on Journal for publication.
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Clarence Crooke
Oilie Crooke
Odon Journal
Children Day Program at U B Church June 3
The June 3 program lists a morning sermon by F M DeMumbrum and an afternoon Children Day service with processions, prayers, readings, school songs and recitations. Ezra Mattingly and W P Walter give addresses. Superintendent and officers preside. closing doxology and benediction follow.
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F. M. DeMumbrum
Eva Correll
W. P. Walter
Ezra Mattingly
F. M
W. J. Jounson
Sup
Hartey Brrrewu
Sec’y
Social Glass shines in Loogootee amateur temperance play
The Social Glass temperance play at the Opera House Saturday night by a Loogootee amateur troupe drew a fair crowd and was judged a financial and artistic success. The piece was well rendered with modest advertising and a complimentary chair was enjoyed by the reviewer. The article also notes a village bank annual meeting and a lengthy Indianapolis convention report praising Albert G. Porter and tributes to Civil War figures, along with a discussion on veterans pensions and discontent with proposed changes.
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Opera House
Loogootee
Per Diem Pension Idea Praised by Washington Post
The Washington Post commends the Dependent Pension Law as applied by Courtland C. Matson. It notes the per diem scheme provides pensions at the same rate for all service lengths and argues that those who are still needy may lack relief only if their service was shorter.
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Atlanta
Ssth Ind
Indianapolis
American Tribune
Col. Matson
Mississippi
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The
Washington Post
Courtland C. Matson
Ledger of Odd Prices and Household Costs
The fragment lists costs for poultry and farm goods such as hens turkeys roosters and geese with cents and pounds, plus items like coffee sugar and wire. It notes tenants pay little rent haul themselves buy in quantities and discount all bills while selling for cash.
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