Commissioners Plan Court House and Childrens Home Improvements
The Board appointed Hiram Foster of Graham Township as School Fund Appraiser for the Lower District replacing Wm. B. Smythe who resigned due to illness. They will seek a $1,800 project for court house upgrades plus ceilings and walls. An additional $369 is sought for sewer from the Children’s Home to the Ohio River and $2,000 for a bridge over Indian Kentucky Creek to link local roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Foster
Graham Township
Wm. B. Smythe
Reed
Ohio River
Indian Kentucky Creek
Canaan and
Teddy’s Branch
Graham
Lohman Sutton Wedding Invitations Set for June
Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Dana M. Lohman to Mr. Thad Sutton of Marshall Indiana with the ceremony planned for June 12 1900. Lohman, youngest daughter of the late Henry Lohman, is well remembered in the county. Rev J H Rogers Walton Ky and Hon L V Cravens Madison Ind will speak on Free Masonry at Rexville June 14 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dana M. Lohman
Thad. Sutton
Marshall
Ind
Modern Beauty Thrives on Good Food and Sunshine
The article extols a healthy lifestyle with ample outdoor exercise and a glowing complexion. It notes the gentle Syrup of Figs by the California Fig Syrup Co as a cleansing aid and mentions several local movements of people including Mrs. Harry H. Eliott and Dr. Lawder Jones traveling to Chicago, with property transfers in Indianapolis and Allegheny City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Harry H. Eliott
Col. Elliott
Chicago
Allegheny City
George Straub
Catherine Courtney
West Madison
Fred Eckert
John W. Tevis
Nellie Reed
Highland Place
Indianapolis
Charles R. Steinle
Election Inspectors Appointed Across Townships and Wards
County Commission ERS appoints precinct election inspectors by ward and township. Names listed include First Ward first and second precincts with E K nee and L E itz, and multiple townships such as Lancaster Graham Monroe Shelby Hanover Surama Milton Republican with designated first and second precinct inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K. Nee
L. E. Itz
Geo. Keller
Phillip Kaba
M. Eudaily
C. P. Richardson
James White
Garry Colgate
Charlies A. Bowman
Oscar Trigg
David G. Stuart
Andrew French
F. Crawford
Graham Township
W. £. Robertson
Samuel Mayor
John Forberger
Monroe Townsalpr
Jesse Custer
Carroll Brown
Shelby Township
Jonathan Lee
Samuel A. Stewart
Surana Townsair
Joseph L. Wynne
D. A. Robertson
Hanover Township
John Woolley
John A. Sutherland
SaLtupa Township
John P. McDonald
B. G. Hearn
Milton Towneship
Chas. Hull
Edwin R. Lyons
Ralph Carlo
Brannock W
Lincoln Clever
Samuel May
John Forburger
Commencement Exercises Highlighted by Orations and Honors
Rain did not dampen Commencement at Hanover as Guy Campbell and others delivered speeches on world making, modern literature, American life, and the Christian twentieth century. Honors went to Daisy D. Gossard, Katherine Hughes, Hardy Masterson, W. K. Lytle, Oscar Turner, with cum laude distinctions for Campbell and Heuse and plans announced for new faculty positions and a potential Twentieth Century Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrance
Terre Haute
Ind
Fisher
Guy Campbell
Lexington
J. H. Adams
Pleasant
H. D. Britan
New Washington
Derbler
Graham
the Coming Statesman
A. T. Schreich
Amanda
E. O. House
Madison
E. O. Heuse
Daisy D. Gossard
E. H. Thias
Messrs
Campbell
Heuse
Katherine Hughes
Hardy Masterson
Rockport
W. K. Lytle
Board of Trustees
Synod of the Presbyterian Church
Prof
Seibert
Louisville
Carl Cindstrom
Henderson, Ky
Gilmore
Manhattan Beach
Madison Hotel Arrivals on Wednesday
Hotel guest list shows numerous travelers and locals visiting Madison with entries for Mrs Pleasants from Vevay and guests from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York St Louis and other cities. Names include C C Copeland J H Christie G Skinner A A Cocks and many more with connections to Camd County and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pleasants
Vevay
C. C. Copeland
North Madison
G.u. Lewis
City
J. H. Christie
Canaan
J. W. Horne
Indianapolis
H. H. Landy
A. W. Butler
S. G. Patterson
A. M. Thompson
C. A. Helfer
H. A. Weeks
Cincinnati
G. Skinner
J. Hendrick
Jos
Ruth
W. 5. Pioney
F. M. Fields
Growing Grange to Initiate Many at Eagle Springs
Mr. Robert H. Wood reports a large number of initiations will take place Saturday night at Eagle Springs Grange No. 1510 on Ryker's Ridge. Names include Edward Cochran John Ledgerwood John David Daniel Ledgerwood Bertella Ledgerwood John Steele Charles Jones Simeon Grebe O F Watson and wife Burchard Carr Ulysses Garlinghouse Abel Douglass Chester Lientz Edward Wolf Wm Ledgerwood and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert H. Wood
Eagle Springs Grange
Ryker’s Ridge
Edward Cochran
John Ledgerwood
John David
Daniel Ledgerwood
Bertella Ledgerwood
John Steele
Charles Jones
Simeon Grebe
O. F. Watson
Burchard Carr
Ulysses Garlinghouse
Abel Douglass
Chester Lientz
Edward Wolf
Wm. Ledgerwood
Classic Hall Named For Hanover College Building
The Hoard of Trustees of Hanover College has named the Main Building Classic Hall. The structure is described as very complete and satisfactory with improvements to come. A northwest portico will be added when funds allow, enhancing convenience and attractiveness of the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover College
Hanover Graduate to Enter Seminary for Presbyterian Ministry
Mr. Victor B. Demaree, a Hanover graduate, left this morning for his home at Frankline. He plans to enter McCormick Seminary and pursue the calling of a Presbyterian minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor B. Demaree
Hanover
Frankline
McCormick Seminary
Surprise Party For Miss Florence Rausch At Wirt Home
A Madison and Wirt crowd surprised Miss Florence Rausch at her Wirt home last night with games and a luncheon. Guests included Florence Rausch Mollie Bowman Ida Bowman Sadie McLaughlin ula Zapp Florence Winter Barbara Heck Emma Martech Mayme Distel Nellie Grooms Kate Grooms Bessie Miller Annie Hill Bertha Diederich Florence Gibbs Mollie Gibbs Maggie Gibbs Geneva Stout Carrie Fewell Mary Fewell Clara Lee Minnie Bramwell Jeannette Bramwell Edna Bramwell Mesers William Hertz Joseph Hertz Charles Renachler Henry Lavelle William Cisco John Quinn Walter Creamer Samuel Hill Andrew Diederich Louis Diederich Ernest Rutherford Howard Fewell Michael Rausch Daniel Hoffman Oscar Lyons Edward Spangler Norwood Hitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wirt
Florence Rausch
Miss Florence
Mollie Bowman
Ida Bowman
Sadie McLaughlin
Ula Zapp
Florence Winter
Barbara Heck
Emma Martech
Mayme Distel
Nellie Grooms
Kate Grooms
Bessie
Michael Rausch
Daniel Hoffman
Oscar Lyons
Edward Spangler
Norwood Hitz
Select Your Message Space in The Countess Columns
The article touts Tax C ous gigs as a fast cheap channel for community messages. It argues the newspaper reaches thousands regardless of road, urging selection of space to maximize impact.
Old Country Paper From Home Evokes Youthful Joy
A reflective poem recalls a cherished rural newspaper from home, valued above city dailies for its links to childhood scenes, blue skies, fields, bees, birds, and clover. The speaker longs to reclaim the familiar print that carries memories of loved ones and serene country life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D&wtf
Platform Drafted by Maj G V Menzies in Mt Vernon
Internal revenue receipts for ten months total $243187210, up $19390849 from the same period last year according to Indianapolis Press. The article notes Maj G V Menzies as author of most of the Democratic platform amid conservative plank perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. G. V. Menzies
Mt. Vernon
Indianapolis Press
Southeastern Indiana Fair Circuit Tournaments Schedule
The notice lists towns in the Southeastern Indiana Fair Circuit with event dates and secretaries: Osgood July 31 August 3 Chas. W. Gray North Vernon August 7 10 F. H. Naver Madison August 14 17 C. R. Johnson Franklin August 28 September 1 W. S. Young Shelbyville September 4 8 C. E. Amsden Columbus September 11 14 Ed. Redman State Fair September 17 22 Charles Downing. An unrelated anecdote recalls a city visitor misled by a straw basket hunt for straw berries and pumpkins and geese on a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood
Chas. W. Gray
North Vernon
F. H. Naver
Madison
C. R. Johnson
Franklin
W.S. Young
Shelbyville
C. E. Amsden
Columbus
Ed. Redman
Charles Downing
Printing and Stationery Ads Circulate in Courier Variant
Local notices advertise various printing services including bill heads envelopes letter heads and sale bills. Multiple spellings show a range of printers offering job printing at low prices with emphasis on broad services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Counier
Tar
Toe Couns
Toe Covurire
Taz Courier
El Paso Letters From Howard Alling 1880
Correspondent describes El Paso living conditions in May 1880. Notes heat, altitude, Rio Grande with water 18 inches to 2 feet deep, mule cars, crossing to Mexico, custom houses, and bull fights in Jaurez. Observes Mexican population mix, perceptions, weather, Spanish phrases, a Chinese laundry scene, and water metering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Courier
Paso
Texas
Indiana
Howard Thompson
Lancaster
Jefferson County
Cravens
Cincinnati
Mesa Avenue
Mount Franklin
Michigan
el Paso
Rio Grande
Mexico
Custom House
Beech Grove Park
Jaurez
Andy Sam
Must Walk to North Pole Says Scientist and Health Remedy
An editorial argues explorers should abandon ships and imitate Esquime customs to reach the pole. It also promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the sole path to recovery from stomach disorders. In Scott Circuit Court, Thomas J. Perry sues for divorce from Nancy J. Perry for cruelty over meals. William Colvin seeks divorce from Harriet J. Colvin for fraud and misrepresentation.
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North Pole
Pole
Esquime
Scott
Thomas J. Perry
Nancy J. Perry
William Colvin
Harriet J. Colvin
Bankers loan France millions and seek more aid
New York bankers have loaned France 15 million dollars and express willingness to fund more in that line. The ad copy notes prosperity and bankers traveling abroad to secure loans as a sign of economic vigor. Monarch remedies and Dr Thomas products are also advertised alongside a tragic incident of a 17 year old fatally shooting his sister while guarding cherry trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Wm. Breneke
Sedalia
New York Man Tries to Kill in Police Court
Peter Smith of New York faced a police court on Sunday charged with attempting to kill Joseph Jacoba. The case involves Jacoba who abducted Smith’s daughter, prompting the alleged attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Smith
New York
Joseph Jacoba
Dean's Ointment Instant Relief and Cure Ad
It claims immediate relief and permanent cure for itching piles. The text promotes Dean's Ointment available at any drug store for 50 cents with days noted as dtues thur sat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Dr. Fowlers Extract of Wild Strawberry College Yell
A playful ad note promises a high pitched version of baby talk as a first class college yell and touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as nature's remedy for dysentery diarrhoea and summer complaints.
The Man Who Never Forgets He Is a Gentleman
A reflective note praises a man famed for courtesy and awareness of others. It highlights dignity, restraint, and consideration as enduring traits guiding his actions.
Free Chest Cold Sample at Harper's Drugstore
Adults with cold symptoms are offered a free sample bottle of Boschee’s German Syrup at J. E. C. F. Harper’s. Each person receives one bottle, not given to children without parental order. The ad claims wide physician endorsement and a seven cent price for full bottles elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. C. F. Harper’s
Boschec
Boachee
Knights in Fastian. A Civil War era Indiana tale
A review of Caro line Brown's Knights in Fastian notes it blends war time Indiana with Knights of the Golden Circle and Copperhead politics. Based on trial records and witness accounts, the novel centers Vallandingham and Indiana’s wartime governor, with a love story woven through historical fiction.
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Caroline Brown
Indiana
Knights of the Golden Circle
Kith
Vallandigham
Ohio
Hoosier State
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Boston
The Oregon Victory and National Trends
Incomplete returns from Oregon hint at a sweeping Republican victory amid disheartened opposition from Democrats Populists and anti imperial Republicans. The piece cites campaign momentum and references Rocky Mountain Tea ads and marriage related musings amid broader social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Restineha
Shinkle's Cure Promises Dyspepsia Relief in 1897 Letter
A Muncie Indiana reader reports two personal cures from Shinkle's Cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion noting a year of relief for his son Harry and two severe spells for himself. The ad claims 748 bottles sold in Muncie last year and praises the remedy as a universal healer for cuts and skin diseases.
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Mondy
Ind
Harry
Shinkle
Shintle
Mas
J. Davis
South Madison St
Muncie
J. E. C.F. Harper
Juneld&wim
Quick relief for asthma and kidney cure claims
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas reports eight years of asthma with multiple near fatal attacks and credits Ferry's Henry and Tak for immediate relief. The item lists various testimonials about kidney illness and a product named Foisy's Kingy Curr as a purported cure. A separate incident notes Warren Peters, 14, shooting August Pfeerferman in Dayton Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foisy
W. H. Reagns
Juneld&wimh
Kipney Cure Booster Promises Kidney Health
An old advertisement stacks claims that Ferry's Kipney Cure protects against Bright's disease and diabetes, urging use of a fifty cent bottle. It notes endorsers W. H. Boars and A. F. Shrader and mentions a murder near Cairo by a boy called Dutchy. The piece emphasizes avoiding neglect of backache as a sign of kidney disorders.
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Bright
Fousy
W. H. Boars, Jyuneld&wlm
Ferry
W. H. RoneEss
Juneld
Wlm
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Major Cement CO
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Protectionist i & Monthly
The
Home Market Club
Mass
Landing Authority
Augdéwi
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Madison, Ind
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Eagle Hollow
Henry Rausch
John Hoagland
Charles W. Schrader
Clifford S. Wolf
James S. Blackard
Lancaster Township
Madison Hotel
Wenesday
Springs
Classic Hall
Mej. Menzies
Fair Circuit
Paes
Sroy
Osnoop
Howard Alling, Esq
Burdock
Thomas
Eclectric Oldtues-thur-sat&w
Port Huron
Mich
Knights In
J. H. McBeaver
Lawrenceburg
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta. GA
Many & Woman
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Rowe
W. GH. Rogers
Menroy
Kansas City
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W. H. Boergs
Bernard Abel
St. Louis
St. Jon, Mich
W. H. Rogers
Juneld&Swim
Warren Peters
Dayton, Ky
August Pfeerferman
A. F. Shrader
Dutchy
Cairo
Kentucky
Otherias
the American Chenical Co
Louis
J. E. C. F. Harper Druggist
Pennsylvania Lines
W. A Lindley
Royal Blue Service
Pittsburg
Washington, Baltimore
Philadelphia
Pullman
O. P. McCarty
General Passenger Agt
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Vernon
N. Madison
Jonesville
Seymour
Scottsburg
Henry Ville
Sellersburg
New Albanyar
Pavan
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Ani
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Meno
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Plusburgh
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