Sullivan County Republicans Plan Township Conventions in 1892
The county committee met May 14 1892 to set township conventions on May 28 for selecting delegates to Congressional Judicial Joint Representative and County Conventions. The June 20 1892 county meeting will choose candidates for the November election.
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County Central Committee
Sullivan County
Jackson Township
Curry
Fairbanks
Turman Township
Thuniston Township
Omtank
Cass Township
Jefferson Ees Haddon
Gill Township
Milton ‘Prusster
Jackson
Sullivan
Anay
R. J. Crowper
J. Kanter
Tax Law Manipulation Shrinks Township Taxes and Burdens Poor
The Times reports that new tax law manipulation by a ring reduces township taxes by 425.85 while increasing town taxes by 3688.08, shifting the burden to the poorer residents who must pay. The ring cannot escape blame by sacrificing its prominent members.
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Times Corporation
Tax Raise Sparks County Wide Debate Among Residents
The notice lists moderate earners including widows paying into a town tax rise of 3688.08 to reduce township levies by 425.85, aiming to quell unrest. It notes the burden falls on one fifth of the county, while four fifths escape higher costs, labeling the move infamous amid 1890 1891 entries for individuals such as Curtis Elmer T and Fordyce Phoebe.
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Curtis, Elmer T
Blalock John C
Fordyce Phoebe
Falconberry Wm
Gray Julia
Henry
Wee
Hoskins James
Jones Sidonia
Ruddle G. W
County debt payment plan questioned by Auditor
Auditor reports the county owes twenty thousand dollars and is paying off at five thousand per year. They cite prior bond tax reductions from 1890 and 1891 totaling four thousand seven hundred seventy eight dollars. Possible options include borrowing or raising taxes after the presidential election.
Tax shifts reveal Bourbon democracy alleged school fund theft
The piece argues taxes were manipulated to expose Republican hoaxes on the tax law. It cites 1890 total school tax of 32 767 83 and 1891 total of 31 003 07, a difference of 1 764 86, claiming funds were diverted to win votes. It accuses Bourbon democracy of robbing the school fund to attract support.
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Rerepublican
Ie Tiger
Bourbon Democracy
Tax Reductions Spark Deficit Question for Farmers
The article accuses Charley Jewett, Democratic state central chair, of pulling wool over farmers to cut county taxes by 1214.31 last year. It notes county taxes were 1890.05 and questions whether the first democracy must borrow or raise charges on the people next time.
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Ebionty
Jonathan Scott
Abraham Lincoln
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Union
South
Charley Jewett
Democratic State Central Committee
Tirst
Cost of living cheaper in England than the United States
The piece cites Carroll D. Wright and an 1883 comparison showing wages higher in Massachusetts by 77 percent but general cost of living 17.26 percent higher there. Higher rents accounted for 11.49 percent, leaving 5.80 percent as the remaining higher cost in Massachusetts versus Great Britain. An economist notes food is cheaper in England and wages are lower there.
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England
United States
Carroll D. Wright
Massachusetts
Great Britain
Cleveland Tin Plate Co Secures Fifth Big Order
The Cleveland Tin Plate Company in Ohio reports an order for 300 boxes of tin plate from an Eastern firm. This marks the fifth large order from the same company since last January. The tin plate bar continues to state that production is underway.
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Cleveland Tin Plate Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Rhode Island Woolen Industry Gains Jobs and Wages
Between 1880 and 1890 Rhode Island woolen mills added workers from 12 164 to 19 325 and raised wages from 3 711 657 to 4 049 109. The last Rhode Island election saw Free Trade candidates decisively defeated, with the public not favoring Free Trade yet.
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Rhode Island
Local notes from town visit many in region
Farmers fall behind on tei corn as Mrs Gordon and family host visitors from Sullivan and Merom. Movers include Dr Hoover moving in to practice medicine and numerous local visits by Misses Angell Nash and Zoria Frey. A quarrel with unruly youths alarms residents while fishing season opens and community events continue in town.
Social happenings at Palmer's Prairie and surrounding areas
Social meeting at Palmer's Prairie. visits to Des Moines and nearby towns. May 4th Sunday address by Rev. Jesse Wilson of Youngstown Indiana. Social hop at Thos Mosier's. death in Palmer's Prairie cemetery. F M A open door meeting June 9 at Bailey school house. Automobile mishap near Leach and crops look fine. Reporter.
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Palmer’s Prairie
John Benefield
Desmoines
Iowa
Chloe Hawkins
Maley
Sullivan
Sam Hawkins
Dugger
Jesse Wilson
Youngstown
Ind
Thos. Mosier
H. Draper
Palmers Prairie Cemetery
Bailey School House
Jim Ferree
Harve Tipton
Cal Rich
Pinkston
Union
Dustin
Ruth Hawkins
Burchard
Steve Leach
Wm. Leach
Campbell
Daviess County
Carlisle notes rain and local goings on
Milton Haddon visited his parents on weekend. Charley Padgett did business Thursday. Grant Hammond was in Carlisle Tuesday. A force pump and hose are planned. William Howard of Pleasantville spent Sunday here. Adams Express appoints a new agent and free delivery resumes. Some boys went to Sullivan to see St Plunkard. G W Leach bought a half interest in a pacing horse. Alf Tinsley recalls a traded horse and hopes forgiveness for the seller. Nise.
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Carlisle
Milton Haddon
Charley Padgett
Grant Hammond
Wm. Howard
Pleasantville
Adams’ Express Company
Sullivan
St Plunkard
G. W. Leach
Enos Enoch Brother Tragedy and Town News
The report notes Enoch Chure killed in the brother's vicinity and concerns about his mind despite physical improvement. It lists ill local resident William Kendall two miles east, milliners with Indianapolis trims, limited corn planting, Edgar Allen returning to Tennessee, John Atto visiting from Bloomfield, Bert Phillips at the Globe, and several residents like Andrew Myres Eli Mott building new homes. Alex Pope plans a two story Chestnut Street business, Harry Gibson at Oppes ton Ils, Mrs Yakey moving from Bloomfield, and Rush Watson selling his farm near William Jacksons to Ben Enoch of Pleasantville Rosa.
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Enoch
Chure
Wm. Kendall
Town
Indianapolis
Edgar Allen
Tenn
John Atto
Bloomfield
Bert Phillips
Sullivan
Globe
Andrew Myres
Eli Mott
Alex Pope
Chestnut St
Harry Gibson
Oppeston Ils
Yakey
Rush Watson
Wm. Jacksons
Ben Enoch
Pleasantville
Rosa
Township Teachers Hold May Institute at Symera
The May institute for township teachers met at Sy mera on Saturday May 7. A fishing party formed among local youths last week. Charley Barnhart plans to move his furniture business to the town east end. Dick Combs is hailed as runaway hero per Kearn Ring. A mine cage incident last week injured the cage and caused a suspension. the cage was sent to Terre Haute for repairs. R. P. Beckett was at Merom last week. A Rev Wood of Orange county visited Rev N F Denny. Grace Muncie of Middlebury visited M M Zemers. Mr McBride of Sullivan, a furniture dealer, traveled to Hymera Friday.
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Symera
Charley Barnhart
Kearn Ring
Dick Combs
Terre Taute
R. P. Beckett
Merom
Local Social Notes Including Visits and Repairs
Miss Bertha Stanley returns from Terre Haute on Wednesday. Rev. Collins preached at Walkers Chapel Sunday. Mr and Mrs G W Buff visited Ab Ridgeways on Sunday. John Gettinger cut his hand with a knife Monday. Mrs Rose Gettinger hosted a quilting Thursday. Fruit tree agents and hucksters roam the country. Ben Crowder was in Merom. Phoebe Coyner plans a new business house in Merom soon. W I F
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Bertha Stanley
Terre Haute
Rev. Collins
Walkers
G. W. Buff
Ab. Ridgeway
S. John Gettinger
Rose Gettinger
Isa Hucksters
Ben Crowder
Merom
Phoebe Coyner
W. IL F
Railroad talk hints at town expansion leadership
Reports suggestion of a railroad to the town with Mr. McCloud of Linton guiding the project. William L. Long is named as the farmers' candidate for Representative. Decoration Day will be observed by H. T. McClung Post 476 at Indian Prairie church Mt. Moriah and Pleasantville, inviting everyone. Minnie Ragsdale teaches a music class locally.
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McCloud
Linton
Wm. L. Long
Farmers
H. T. McClung
Indian Prairie Church
Mt. Moriah
Pleasantville
Minnie Ragsdale
Prosperity for Farmers Promised by Market Access and Muted Tariffs
The American Agriculturist argues farmers are healthier financially and mentally than last year. It highlights strong national prosperity, local markets, and rising demand as prices improve. New reciprocal trade relations reopen vast markets, shifting advantage to American producers.
Weary Democrat Confesses He Skims No Papers
A man admits to not reading newspapers despite a week of coverage. The exchange reveals a blush and a label of Democrat, prompting surprise from the speaker. The dialogue illustrates public attention to current events and personal habits.
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Bulletin
Robbery Rumor Circulates Over New York Sub-Treasury
A reported sub-treasury robbery in New York proved false while a Camden Tennessee merchant hall was said to be robbed by desperadoes with revolvers on Friday night.
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Treasury
New York
Merchant Hall
Camden
Tenn
World Columbian Exposition Excursion to Terre Haute
Announcement describes the Exposition and a May 20 excursion from Vincennes to Terre Haute with stops northward. Details include train with ample seating, adults and children fares, and Jonas Chay Yaris as Director of Excursion. Also promotes maps and information from Northern International Improvement and Columbia Falls Montana.
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Vattey
Pacific
Columbia Falls
Northern International Improvement
Montana
Terre Haute
Vincennes
Chay Yaris
Real Estate Transfers and Mortgage Report
The Topeka Capital notes ongoing real estate transfers in Farmersburg and Sullivan with numerous parcel trades among Wilson Drake Bullock and Mason entities. It also reports mortgage indebtedness in Kansas falling by $1,000,000 per month and signals Jerry Simpson’s constituents plan to retire him next November.
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David
TP. Wilson
Geo
W. Rockenfield
Jacob Fix
Anthony
Dodds
Wnatts
Ada
John T. Bullock
Welch
Shelburn
D.co
Sarah Py Paylor
Nancy KE. Moore
Faylors
Farmersburg
Win
Crow
Cliford
Bullock
Clifford Bullock
Diuniels
David Sharp
Robert
Sharp
Catharine B. Springer
W. Mason
Tyro
Jne
Chas. Brackall
Wan
Crawford
Oro
Chas
L. Dickey
Henry B. Lindey
Huh
Engle
Wis
Coamd Ss
Taylor
Francis J. Pogue
Taylors Adh
Win. IL
Crowder
Absalom Eslinger
Lot Din Wolfe
Sullivan
Topeka Capital
Kansas
Jerry Simpson
Kansas Statesman
Economist
Methodist conference in session in Omaha
A Methodist conference is in session in Omaha with church leaders gathering for eight hours of proceedings. A separate note mentions a large eight hour parade taking place in Chicago featuring community groups and local organizations.
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Methodist
Omaha
Chicago
Exquisite Wil Picture Free With Demorest June Issue
A 3 inch Wil picture titled A Yard of Pansies accompanies Demorest’s Family Magazine June issue celebrating the publishers seventieth anniversary. Priced at 20 cents, the same artist who painted A Yard of Roses created the Pansies image. Readers can frame the images at home with inexpensive directions.
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Demorests Family Magazine
Demorest
Pilarity Magazine
W. Jennings
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