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Newspaper

Salem Press

Location

Salem, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1886

Page

3

Candidates named for local offices in Democratic Primary

The article lists Charles McClintockh as a candidate for Clerk of the Washington circuit court, William Rudder for Sheriff of Washington county, and Charles R Barrett for Recorder of Washington county, all subject to the Democratic Primary Election decision.

Charles McClintockh Washington William Rudder Washington County Eli W. Menaugh Moses Shrum Anvaation Charles R Barrett Shrum

Local Matters and Community Notes in Salem

Local items include household sales a sewing machine for sale barber shop opening in Kendall two officials touring to deliver atlasses and printing services offered by the office. Mechanical and medical ads promote Sarsaparilla and Cherry Pectoral. Subscriptions renewals and local debts noted with a health update on W T Canman’s children affected by scarlet fever.

Local notices mix business, politics and ads in Salem issue

Thue, R. Morgan opens first class and others order passes. Nash Rash buys election tickets for Franklin township and a Pass subscription for his mother. Knights of Pythias plan a Bedford lodge. a merchant dies in his store and is found days later. Local politics stage candidate announcements for Recorder and Clerk, with discussion on the postal law impact on newspapers.

Nash Rash South Boston Franklin Township Farrabee

Democratic Sheriff Picked: William Rudder Favored

A local notice praises William Rudder for twelve years as trustee, arguing his integrity and urging his selection as sheriff, reflecting strong Democratic support.

Wm. Rudder

Arbitration resolves long dispute into marriage vows

After two years of intermittent dispute, L. W. Martin and Miss Ella Fultz agreed to arbitrate. On March 28 at Jacob M. Denny’s residence with Elder Jas. Rudder as arbitrator, they were pronounced husband and wife. Guests celebrated with a generous meal.

L. W. Martin Ella Fultz Jacob M. Denny Jas. Rudder Jakob Denny

Electioneering tale at Little York store ends with brawl

A Democratic candidate touring the area insulted Republicans and mugwumps in a Little York store. A true-blue Republican overheard the remarks and confronted him, sparking a near-violent exchange among bystanders. The episode ended with locals teasing the candidate late into the night.

Sim Garriott Little York

Thirty five pupils enrolled at the Academy

The Academy reports thirty five pupils enrolled. Charley Lindley spends vacation at home. Mr and Mrs Cone fitted a room for housekeeping and will reside where Mrs Cone formerly lived. Geo Markland recovering from pneumonia with Dr Neal attending. A temperance meeting at the church Sunday at three adjourned to meet in three weeks. The Thompson land sale: Nathan A Newby bought the McCoy farm and George Fultz bought the Canton area farm. Lille Shields fell ill with feverish symptoms after a sugar camp workday and is described as having spotted fever. her condition worsened after brief improvement. March 30. Occasional.

Academy Charley Lindley Nathan A. Newby McCoy George Fultz Canton Lille Shields

Thanking Friends After Illness Notice

A personal thanks expresses gratitude to many friends who visited during the wife’s illness, naming Mrs. Asa Elliott Mrs. Wesley Spaulding Mrs. Jas Thomas and daughter Annie Mrs. Emma Fultz and other Christian church friends plus Cuns. R. Cook.

Rs. Asa Elliott Wesley Spaulding Jas. Thomas Annie Emma Fultz Christian Church Cuns. R. Cook

Sale notice for Fulmer property on public square

Notice that the Fulmer property, a large two story frame house with good outbuildings, is for sale on the northeast corner of the public square. For further particulars apply to Acsplaucy & Lawrer Agts.

Fulmer Acspaucy & Lawrer Agts

Bethesda Water From Wisconsin Now at Hendersons Drugstore

Wisconsin spring remedy Bethesda Water touted as cure for kidney diseases arrives in full supply. Sold exclusively at Henderson’s Drugstore, offering a local medical tonic option for readers seeking renal relief.

Henderson's California Henderson’s Waukel Wisconsin

Merchants defend Sunday open hours against Law and Order Club

A letter argues that shops should operate briefly on Sunday to aid residents needing necessities. It defends limited Sunday openings by retailers for groceries, shoes, barber services, papers, and clothing, claiming such access supports customers and does not violate laws or morality. The author calls for less rigid enforcement and criticizes the Law and Order Club.

Law and Order Club

Hood's Sarsaparilla praised in testimonials and notices

A Victorian era ad and local notices describe Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a top blood purifier with testimonials from W. F. Weep and HT Barcom praising cures for rheumatism. The page includes shipping offers, a corrected item name Slicker note, and diverse local items from Campbellsburg to Salem with marriages, deaths, and social news.

Hood Barcom Shirley Mass J. V. A. Provproor Chicago C. S. Hood & CO Lowell

Local News From Hooker and Nearby Areas

Hooker reports include Mrs Newton Rippy ill at this writing and Miss Ella Cooper of Salem visiting P W Colglazier's last week. Wm Batt and family from Campbellsburg visited Hooker last Thursday. Miss Cloe Masterson travels to Livonia for school this spring. B F Hardin teaches spring term at Huff school house. Isaac Williams of Rushcreek visited Hooker last week. Wm Hall to teach another singing class at Huff school house starting April. Henry Voyles plans to build a barn next summer. Died Tuesday evening Emily Carter wife of Charles Carter. Funeral led by Rev Win McCoy at Millcreek Baptist church. interment Millcreek cemetery.

Rushcreek Hooker Wm. Hall Huff School Henry Voyles Emily Charles Carter Win, McCoy Millcreek Baptist Church Millcreek

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