People rule through parties from Washington to Taft era
Judge Taft’s view that the people rule via chosen parties governs U S history from Washington through Taft. The piece traces Federal Whig Democratic Republican eras, notes Lincoln’s Republicans, Cleveland tenures, and Polk Pierce Buchanan, arguing party governance reflects public will and laments Bryan’s campaign. It cites Dr King’s New Discovery and local fair fire events, tobacco harvests, county fair outcomes, and dry sentiment at a Dunker meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
George Washington
Federal Party
John Adams
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Republican Party
Democratic Party
van Buren
Harrison
John Tyler
James K. Polk
Zack Taylor
Filmore
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Polk
Pierce
Buchanan
Bryan
Charles Beers
Here
Besecker
Ed Sharp
Peter Unger
M. May
Winona Lake
Ind
Oakland
P. B. Miller
Local Social Notes and Farewells
Otterbein and Uncle Simeon Garrison are very low. Families and friends gathered for Sundays at Richmond and New Hope. Visits include Nisonger, Slifer, Hawkey, Coblentz, and Eley households with messages of illness departure and safe journeys. Albert Siler moved to Eaton, Ila Hawkey departed for Edmonton, Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Garrison
Otho Dutro
Chas. McLear
Richmond
John Slifer
John Hetzler
Ezra Hetzler
Rey
Bowers
New Hope
Amanda Nisonger
Ithaca
May Nisonger
Garnet
Perry Nisonger
Ezra Slifer
Peter Hawkey
Lottie
Seymour Schlosser
Fred Hawkey
Mary Nisonger
Geraldine Eley
Mary Coblentz
Tom Pearce
Wm. Wade
Mr. Murray
Lewis Slifer
Martha Shumaker
Albert Siler
Eaton
Ila Hawkey
Edmonton
Canada
Skidmore Cole Family Reunion Held Near Sharpeye
The Skidmore and Cole families held their third annual reunion at Wm Wenger Grove near Sharpeye on August 20, 1908. About 125 relatives from Kansas Illinois Indiana and Ohio attended. Officers elected for the year: President B F Cole Vice President B F Skidmore Secretary Mary C Cole Assistant Secretary Carrie Alexander. Next reunion set for August 19 1909 at the same grove. The Cox family eighth annual reunion scheduled for September 6 1908 at Wm Coxgrove. Subscribe for the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skidmore
Cole
Wm. Wengergrove
Sharpeye
Kansas
Arkansas
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
B. F. Cole
B. F.skidmore
Mary C. Cole
Carrie Alexander
Wm. Wenger Grove
It Can't Be Beat Electric Bitters Endorsed
C M Harden of Silver City NC praises Electric Bitters as the best remedy for stomach, liver and kidney troubles and other ailments. He says it strengthens weakness, backache, and run down conditions and guards against chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at Wm Kipp Sons drug store. 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
Wm. Kipp
Fry-Blackford Reunion at Greenville Fair Grounds
Fry-Blackford reunion set for Sunday September 13 1908 at the Greenville Ohio fair grounds. All relatives and friends invited with well filled baskets to enjoy a good time. Robert Ferree, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Greenville
Ohio
Ropert Ferree
Sec’y
Oliver Reunion at Greenville Ohio Fair Grounds
The Oliver reunion will be held on the Greenville fair grounds in Ohio on Sunday September 13 1908. All friends of the family are invited. Maxo F Outyes is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Unger
John
Darke County
Oliver
Fair Grounds
Greenville
Ohio
Maxo F. Outyes
Sec’y
Defends Governor as Personal Liberty League Provokes Protests
A movement led by John Schwab with a German speech attacks Governor Harris over temperance policy. Democratic editors warn that the Personal Liberty League funds liquor propagation, urging voters to oppose what they call demagoguery while Republicans defend home rule and temperance enforcement amid campaign tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Organization
Personal Liberty League
Iguor
Polles Beach
Cluctonati
Schwab
Harris
Henry Kamph
Democratic State Committee
Piqua Leader
Stresuius
Bandera
Nikpo Nideal
John Selwab
Ohio
Kampt
League
Mhquor
Ing
Lfberty League
Piqua
Legistate
Republican Party
Judson Harmon
Lquor
Labor Day Proclamation Urges Observance And Tribute
A notional proclamation sets September 7 1908 as Labor Day a day honoring workers. It cites the phrase Labor conquers everything and notes suspending business to celebrate workers and the wealth they produce. The text extols coal railways ships and industry and calls for national pride in labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvie
Walde
Dick Goes on the Stump for Republican Slate
Senator Charles Lick han discusses aiding the Republican ticket, pledging to campaign in Ohio and nationally. He predicts a large plurality for Tate and Hare m, plans stump appearances around official duties, and notes schedule conflicts with national guard camp near Indianapolis beginning September 3.
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Elect
Charles Lick Han
Henry A. Willams
Republican State Executive Committee
Biu
State O
Republica
Ife
National Committee
Oho
Youngstown
One National Guard
Indianapolis
Dick Leung
Political Points and Party Attacks in Ohio and National Scene
A collection of political commentary from Ohio newspapers discusses Democratic and Republican stances, attacks by the Personal Liberty league, and reactions to Bryan and Hearst. It notes Governor Harris defending temperance records, calls out strike on black voters, and cites various editorials on campaign tactics and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oho
Ohio
Harris
Personal Liberty League
Republica
Youngstown
Deficiency Charge Fails Its Purpose In State Audit
An investigation into the adjutant general’s office shows improper spending beyond appropriations. The article discusses unexpected deficiency bills and legislative actions to cover payrolls and encampment costs, with critique of funding controls and auditing committee objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uraiboroush
Iawe
Seema
Westoeney
Stiller
Fecwine
Reney
Jere
Geily & Aisne
Ohio
Adjutant General
Senate
Alec Frieliy
Eriuetsia Seelis Rallier
Opening Biggest Ever for Youngstown Meeting in Ohio
Ohio and nearby states prepare for the September 6 Youngstown rally to launch the Republican campaign for William H. Taft. An estimated twenty thousand outsiders will attend, with 3,000 from Pittsburgh and marching crews from Cleveland Toledo Dayton and Cincinnati. Governor Harris and Senator Beveridge are among the speakers. a large parade includes many bands and a glee club from Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Ohio
Republican Party
Oho
Olio
Naton
William H. Pate
White House
Democracy
Breweries
Henry A. Williames
Republican State Committee
David Tod
John Shaw
Cleveland
James Kennedy
Arthur J. Vorys
Harris
Clarion BP
Hughes
New York
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Pliteburg
Repub Mcan Glee Club
Colubus
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Leo
Gettysburg
Roscoe Roberts
Michigan
John Hemp
Mr. Stutz
Gan
Cas
Anna
Cox Reunion
Cox
Wm. Coxgrove
Blackford
Oliver Reunion
Democratic Committee
Real Personal Liberty League
Calla
Taft and
Herries
Lagor
Yale
Mat Joseph G. Les
Florida
Linton
Cincinnati
Mi Lee
Wilmington Journal
Canton News
Independence Party
Hidzen
Hearst
Judge Parker
Los Angeles
Denver
Charleston Newe and Courier
Steubenville
Kern
Chicago Mesord Herald
Middieton
Daily Journal
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