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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
3
Forecast covers Indiana Ohio and Kentucky with showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Cooler tonight and Thursday, with Thursday bringing cooler conditions and brisk south winds along with thunder and hail .
Items from Madison and surrounding towns include Joins in travel to Louisville on cheap excursions, licenses issued for a marriage, and social events. Local deaths and moves, business updates, and civic notices cover the week’s activity in Jefferson County.
The Baptist social at the Bowman residence drew a large crowd though three performers were absent. Mrs. Robert F. Stanton gave a piano recital, Miss Fay Merritt sang, Ben Davis played piano, and Prof. Jesse Bowman sang with mandolin and male quartet music enhancing the evening. A dainty luncheon followed.
Opening of Beech Grove Park on Wednesday evening at 7 30 features Master Mark Reese the King of the High Wire and Genter's Military Band. Three hours of entertainment free to passengers of street car. June 2 2t
Citizens complain they were not all counted in certain wards. Letters were sent to Supervisor Lee at Lawrenceburg outlining the issue and urging a full vote and a fair count.
A morning train carried Miss Dora Isaacs north. Ireland, leading hatter, and Joseph M. Nichalls, truant officer, left for North Vernon. Ireland's Furnisher promotes cool light suspenders and summer wear. Rev and Mrs W H Bamford return from Jeffersonville. Pink Marie Moore departs for Indianapolis after visiting Conductor Miller.
We, the parents, extend heartfelt thanks to all who helped in our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. W. A. Bodell for comfort, the singers, neighbors, and friends for their loving deeds. May God spare you sorrow. MBE and Mrs. Gro. C. Ganrz.
Churches across the area hold mid week religious services this evening. Congregations invite parishioners and community members to attend prayer, readings, and songs at their usual venues.
Local ad promotes Crescent bicycles with prices 25 and 35 dollars. Foot Pampa special price 36 cents. S65 bells lanterns cement tire tape offered at very low prices. Edward J. Meyer listed as advertiser.
Special Dispatch reports John Sullivan, former county clerk who vanished in 1889 after stealing eighty thousand dollars, was found in Greencastle involved in poultry business after a stay in Canada. He returned to face accusers, causing a big sensation.
Miss Oda Katherine Adams and Newton H. Dashiell of Chicago wed yesterday as Hart's orchestra played. The Rev J W Dashiell of Madison officiated. The couple will reside in Chicago after July 1 at 1047 Sixtieth Street with guests including Miss Emily Dashiell of Greensburg.
In the Mayor's Court today Captain Renschler pressed charges leading Sallie Maddox Effin Maddox and Jane Smith to fines of 1 and costs totaling 10.35 each for being drunk on Sunday. Harry Downton also paid 1 plus costs 9.35 for intoxication with a stay. Elder B L Allen of Irvington Ind will preach tonight in the City Building. He is known in Christian Endeavor circles as Superintendent of the Christian Endeavor Societies and editor of the Indiana Department of the Christian Guide. All are invited to hear him.
Misses Agnes Morton Stella Stanley Ella Griffith Olive Griffith Katie Botts Nellie Gibbs and Ella Brashears along with Miss Mary Hill Emma Griffith and Mr Smith J Gray attended the 10th annual G E Societies convention in Vevay yesterday. Hon John Overmyer was in the city yesterday and today inspecting four business houses for possible remodeling of his North Vernon block.
In Jeffersonville Clark Circuit Court a jury acquitted J. B. Lewman after ten minutes deliberation on a perjury indictment. Lewman, a prominent contractor with Lewman Bros., sought a venue change from Clark to Floyd County, prompting Judge Marsh to direct a grand jury to indict for false swearing to illustrate venue costs. Prominent Clark County citizens testified. verdict was unsurprising.
The report states that daily deaths and injuries at St Louis exceed those in the Philippines, highlighting stark attrition in ongoing hostilities.
You will have no difficulty selecting a shirt waist visit our store. We daily add new numbers to the collection ensuring the latest styles. The assortment is large and prices are reasonable. Welcome to inspect them.
A complete line of misses and children's dresses in percale lawns and dimities. Dresses are neatly trimmed and priced near the cost of materials. Sizes range from 4 to 12 years.
N Horuff and Sons present a grand reel of the Jeffries Corbett fight at Capitol Square this week. The premiere drew a large crowd and the audience praised the clear, realistic pictures including the 23rd round knockout and the closing scenes. An intermission of humorous shorts provided variety as tickets go on sale at Calloways.
Attendees at yesterday's Hunter's Bottom picnic reported a delightful day. Visitors praised the German hospitality and noted growing interest from past years in the event and its atmosphere.
The 1896 Democratic platform in Columbus denounces imperialism and the Porto Rican tariff, calls for repeal of monopolies and trusts, removal of tariff duties on imports to break monopolies, and strict enforcement of anti trust laws. It warns against a currency system dominated by banks and calls for responsible conduct by the government.
The text promotes a medicinal salve with broad circulation, noting it is sold by druggists for 25 cents. It also includes political demands urging the government to issue paper money, maintain parity and stabilize prices, and expresses support for William J. Bryan with Kansas City nomination. Kilbourne and Patrick chosen delegates at large on first ballot. others require another ballot.
A local shop promotes a large selection of parasols in white and colored designs. Options include corded and ruffled styles, priced from $1.00 to $400, appealing to customers seeking both beauty and sun protection.
The shop offers a well chosen assortment of ribbons with a variety of colors. They pride themselves on keeping the stock up to date and continually updated for customers.
A newspaper ad showcases hundreds of decorative fans for children and women priced from 2 cents, plus an assortment of silk and gauze styles. It also advertises Special Print Bargains this week featuring 1000 yards and Standard fancy Calicos 36.
The Republican National Committee met in Philadelphia. Chairman Hanna was absent. Vice Chairman Henry O. Payne presided. Secretary Dick listed contests by states and districts, totaling 33 cases affecting 74 delegates, with many contests in Alabama Louisiana Tennessee and Texas.
The US hospital ship Solace sailed at midnight with 100 marines and five officers under Major Walters. A telegraphic dispatch from Tong Ku prompted 30 marines to depart on the gunboat Nashville toward Tien Tain. British troops in the North are ordered to sail for Tien Tsin under Major Morris. Kentucky charities face cash shortages amid politics. British South African War losses total 23,694 soldiers and 792 officers with 12,355 invalids. Mrs Beveridge's condition worsens. Senator Beveridge stays at her side in Danville New York.
The slate lists Treasurer Leopold Levy Huntington County, State Statistician B F Johnson Benton County, Reporter Supreme Court Charles F Remy Jackson County, Judge Supreme Court First District James H Jordan Morgan County. Delegates at Large Charles W Fairbanks Albert J Beveridge James A Mount Charles Hernly Alternates Electors Nathan Powell William Amsden Thomas Adams Gurley Brewer Hugh H Hanna C W Miller.
A jumble of scores from the American League shows Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Buffalo and others. Disconnected fragments mention insurgent documents found by generals Funston and Garcia and a plan for an uprising in Manila with foreigners to be killed.
Madison Post Office uncalled letters list includes Laptes Florence Elston Levi Hahn Hayes Beas Barbara Morgan Hertha Schoolcraft William Noe Dave Robinson George Iatanay and others in gentleman and ladies lists. Postmaster Garber notes mail as unclaimed.
Representative Edward 8. Robert S. Clerk Robert 8. Bingham Treasurer Calvin L. Copeland Sheriff Leonidas H. Crozier Coroner Frederick H. Austin Assessor Green B. Giltner Commissioner Upper District John Crawford Commissioner Middle District Martin H. Daily
A remark notes that in China women wearing trousers and men without skirts are seen as undisciplined and improper, reflecting local views on decorum and gendered attire.
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