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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
4
Forecast of weather conditions for Indiana Kentucky Ohio notes a Fourth of July celebration approaching. Local items include visits, travel plans, business openings, painting contracts, new property purchases, and social visits from Madison and nearby towns.
Madison churches unite for a July through August series with five congregations hosting successive Sunday evenings. Pastors will lead devotional services with a focus on fellowship and accessible, popular programming. The schedule lists July 1 Second Presbyterian with Rev Dashiell, July 8 Vine Street Baptist with Rev MacDi ll, July 15 First Presbyterian with Rev Fuller Swift, July 23 Trinity M E with Rev Barnard, July 29 United Presbyterian with Rev Bodell.
Telegram announces the death of Carl Ramspott formerly of this city. A private in Samuel Russell's Company Sixth Indiana Infantry he was wounded at Chickamauga and captured. He endured Andersonville and Libby prisons before his death. Survived by a sister Mrs Heding and brother John Ramspott. Remains to be brought to Madison for burial.
Mrs G L Harper visits Arcadia Ind. S F Krebs Louisville doctor piano tuner in the city. J Miller superintendent arrives in private car. Charles A Wyimond Columbus on business. Mrs John Sage and Drusilla headed to Indianapolis. Ida Mullen and Mary Clark visit Louisville. Hon S P Sheerin in town over civil suit tied to Mrs Mary G Prewatt estate. H J Davis of Hot Springs Mo staying with Mrs Fannie Hoffstadt. Claude King, son of Mr and Mrs Walter King, fell from a building on Cemetery street injuring his head severely.
Readable text showcases June bargains on Linon and Lawn Waists, Pique Skirts, Suits in Linen Duck and Crash fabrics. Items feature tucked fronts, French backs, pastel shades, and sale prices from 5c to 4.48 with regular values up to 7.00. Garments emphasize workmanship, style, and wash dress appeal.
A Madison era reflection on Springdale Cemetery in the Crooked Creek Valley urges action to curb weeds and neglect. Readers advocate a dedicated board and public oversight, noting vandalism to flowers and graves and praising a recent lawn fete as evidence for improved management.
N Horuff and Sons hosted a Christian Endeavor Society social at Rev J H Barnard’s home with refreshments of raspberry and lemon ice and cake. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Barnard, Hon and Mrs M D Wilson, Mrs Hargan, Mrs Pollock, and many Mrs and Miss members plus Mr and Mrs Pollock and Mr Hargen. The article notes St Michael’s church cross and spire will be cleaned and gilded soon.
The steamer False City carrying a large group of Presbyterians from Louisville and New Albany docked after a trip to High Bridge on the Kentucky River. Passengers, including Mr. E. A. Lawson and family, praised the trip and treatment during the view of the city.
Large sale listing many waists in white and color at 50c to 1.75 with prices slashed from $1.50 to $15.00. White India Lawn and lawn waists trimmed with embroidery and tucks. Skirts in linen and denim from 25c to 2.00, gowns, organdies, belts, neckwear and gloves offered.
The Prenatt case was argued before Judge Bear with Philp S. Pogue named as special administrator until the October Court. Pogue gives bond of 50000 dollars with Richard Fohnson as surety.
William B. Powell reported to Judge Bear that the Trow estate sold last week approved by the court. All properties sold to cash buyers, totaling 60 000 dollars. Other items note a Mill Street ball game ending in an 8 8 tie between upper and lower end teams. Local social visits from Madison to Cincinnati and Jeffersonville are listed, including Miss Katherine Rutherford and Miss Josephine Read.
The Madison based National Branch Bank announces its officers President W. H. Powell Vice President and a slate of directors including Joan Bose, Row, John Clements, Robert J. Graham, John T. Schofield, Chas E. Cornett and F. L. Powell. Accounts solicited from banks merchants corporations and individuals. Government city bonds referenced.
Mr Reynolds Cosby has received the new Jefferson County maps printed by William Burford of Indianapolis. The map, 16 by 42 inches, details every farm with owner, acres, homes, roads, railroads, post offices, schools, churches and creeks. It replaces a map issued twenty three years ago and is praised for accuracy and utility to farmers and bicyclists. The Sunshine hosted a large excursion party from Louisville this afternoon.
Benjamin Hill Snell, 44, former Pension Office clerk, was hanged at noon at the District jail for the murder of 13 year old Lizzie Weisenberger who worked at his home and with whom he was infatuated. Peru council raises elevator water rate from 96 to 600, stirring commotion.
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