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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
4
The Madison Courier, an Associated Press owned paper, is reported in the June 18, 1900 issue from Madison Indiana. The fragment notes the paper’s status as a national AP affiliate and highlights regional publication details.
Washington June 18 forecast to 8 a.m. tomorrow: Indiana fair tonight and Tuesday with possible threat in extreme south. Kentucky fair in north with showers in south tonight and Tuesday. Ohio fair tonight and Tuesday.
Local notes report visits by Chicago and Cincinnati residents, commuters to Indianapolis and Louisville, and several social trips. Robinson Millinery Co. advertises major hat sales while a Grand Clearance promotes discounts on ladies and children’s hats at 230 East Main Street.
The family of C. W. Wykorr expresses sincere thanks to ministers singers and friends for words of consolation comforting songs and many acts of kindness during this sad bereavement. June 18.
Rev G W Thompson of this city finished a successful protracted Baptist meeting in Kentucky. He is an able preacher with many friends in this county.
Edward J. Meyer advertises Crescent bicycles with foot aire specials and accessories Belle Lanterna Cement Lire and tape at very low prices. Prices listed are 25 and 35 dollars with promotional copy in a buyer friendly tone.
Andrew Gavin Irish American, 44, long ill, was found dead in his bed at the National Hotel where he worked. Coroner’s inquest had previously recorded death from epilepsy. funeral set for tomorrow at 9 A.M. in South Broadway home of his widowed mother. He leaves three brothers Michael Martin Thomas and a sister Mrs. Charles M. Clay.
Mr. W A McGuire reports a telegram from Congressman F M Griffith promising immediate attention to sending the late Musician Balious Schooler remains home for burial and to wire definite word when available.
Friday’s Madison item lists arrivals including Miss Stratford Indianapolis and J H Wei B B Lean among others. The column notes an omission of Hon A G Smith from mourners for Hon C A Korbly and reports on Manila Bay court verdicts, travel notices and upcoming local events with various residents and visitors.
Daily additions keep our shirt waists fresh with the newest designs. A large assortment makes choosing easy and satisfying. Pretty goods at very reasonable prices drive quick sales. Welcome to inspect them.
Complete line of misses and childrens ready to wear in percales lawns dimities and similar fabrics. Garments are neatly made with trim work and priced close to the material cost. Sizes range from 4 to 12 years.
A passenger who cared for horses shipped on the steamboat remained a passenger and the carrier owed duties to all aboard. Knowing the deck route, an officer allowed a hatch to remain open along that path, and the passenger proved negligence caused his injuries. He was not contributorily negligent for assuming safety after repeated checks with an officer.
Legal papers authorizing the marriage of T. Sanders Orr of Carrollton Kentucky and Miss Grace H. Pritchard of this city were issued this morning by County Clerk Scho W Tevis.
The store advertises bleached undervests and underwear for women and children, colored and white shirt waists, linen and gauze fabrics, gloves, silk mitts, belts and buckles, folding fans, corsets, neckwear, stockings, ribbons, wash dress goods, white and India linens, lawns, organdies, and hats. Prices shown include 10c to 125 for many items and popular styles highlighted with emphasis on value and selection.
Frederick Gilbert, a 20 year old farm-hand, shot Mrs. James Banta at Craig Switzerland County at 9:30 this morning and fled to Kentucky toward Madison. Sheriff and officers pursued as word arrived at 3 30 P M that Gilbert was arrested near Brooksburg and being brought to Madison.
The failed attempt by international forces to reach Pekin heightens anxiety in Lonpor about the fate of the European Legations in the Chinese capital. Fear grows that the setback to Admiral Seymour’s squadron will swell Boxer numbers and hinder suppression efforts.
Textile ad notes 15 cent Eze Hine Irish Dimities with dotted mull mercerized supplies and washable colors. Also mentions 19 cent finished Foulards exact copies of best edk ptterms in fine light weight summer material. Daily & Roth advertisement style notes specials and prices.
Graham vote defeated by ten. Republican vote carried by fifty nine. Board calls bids for building the same, opening July 18. Officers Renschler Toole and Wharfmaster Monroe kept order at the landing as steamers arrived and departed. Temple Grocery sold 1 000 boxes to Hargan & Co today.
Scott Circuit Court term includes Charles McClellan an 18 year old fined five dollars for shoving Miss Lola Chasteen during a chastisement attempt. Walter Parks fined fifteen dollars plus costs for disturbing a public gathering by tossing wads of plaster into soup and cooking in a wash boiler at an oyster supper.
A London dispatch notes Capetown expects Delagoa Bay links to be cut to end war as Lord Roberts aims to sever Free State and Transvaal by seizing the Johannesburg Laing's Nek railway. Reports say Komatipoort raids lack solid evidence while skirmishes, artillery near Ficksburg, and a Cape Town ministerial crisis move toward resolution.
Reports show cattle hog and sheep receipts varying across markets. ChicagoCompares cattle at 500 to 570 dollars hogs 500 to 525 sheep 475 to 485 lambs 500 to 680. Cincinnati notes cattle 350 to 400, sheep 300 to 450, lambs 450 to 710, wheat around 79 to 82, corn 43 to 40, oats 25 to 33, rye 59 to 62, eggs steady, butter firm. New York and other cities report eggs firm at 13 to 14 cents and wheat around 82 to 82 1/2 cents.
A Hermosillo report to the Globe Democrat states the Sonora health authorities investigated bubonic plague rumors and found thirty Chinamen, arriving in Guaymas after passing through San Francisco and the United States, fell ill. They were isolated and under surveillance, with some deaths reported but totals unknown.
Alternates Electors Nathan Powell William Amsden Thomas Adams Gurley Brewer Hugh H Hanna C W Miller listed for the forthcoming presidential ballot in a local slate. The roster includes key names expected to cast decisive votes if needed.
In northern Santo Domingo many arrests have been made including Xollo Garcia and other leaders of the former government party.
A nostalgic verse laments the value of a long cherished hometown newspaper over distant big city dailies. It recalls youth, blue skies, fields, bees, butterflies, birdsong, clover scent, and the comfort of receiving the country paper from Nantes.
The Philippine Commission has established offices in Manila and begun its preliminary work. The next move in the St Louis street railway strike likely will be a boycott.
A succinct reflection notes that charm and mild beauty often secure social advantage, highlighting a culture that values appearance in everyday judgment.
Clerk Roberts 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 Marilna Daily
In St. Louis on June 17 the forty first day of the strike saw a deputy shoot a man, a woman assaulted by women, a car wrecked with dynamite, and a brutal beating of a presumed strikebreaker as crowds clashed with authorities.
The Soldiers Veterans and Citizens Association of Jefferson and adjoining counties holds its annual reunion at Camp Joe Wheeler near Middle Fork Station Jefferson County Indiana August 22 23 and 24 1900. Efforts are made to make this reunion the grandest occasion of the season. By order of Committee. Joan I Hammonp Secretary of Association Foltz Ind.
Kansas farmers report plans for a harvest that would surpass the 1892 crop of 71 million bushels, aiming at a historically large wheat season with expectations of unrivaled yields statewide.
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