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Newspaper
Indiana Madison Courier
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
8
Washington dispatch says the forecast through tomorrow morning calls for Indiana to be generally fair with thunderstorms in the extreme south tonight. Kentucky shows partly cloudy skies with cooler air and showers in the extreme west. Ohio expects fair and cool conditions tonight with a warm, fair day farther west.
Linens on offer with three bargains in extra large linen towels and India linen. The 75c quality bleached table linen is priced at 9c. Sale by R. Hofstadt & Son.
Mr John H Adams of Hanover leaves for Noblesville while Mrs Emily Craig returns from Indianapolis. Local ads speak of fruit at Branham and Fred Glasss haberdashery drinks. Notices mention new stock at No 8 Building Association and July Fourth events at the Park with two military bands and big races.
Madison learns the City Band has been re organized from nine to sixteen members. J C Fisher directs with J Huck A Peasley W Bersch and others listed as officers and players. Regular rehearsals are held Mondays and Fridays at 7 30 PM at 304 West Street third floor inviting public input.
The notice lists veterans with monthly benefits under twelve dollars and widows under two hundred fifty dollars yearly, with legal counsel Emerson Lemen of Madison. It also reports social notices: June 30 at Green Concert Co. venue featuring Rev. Fuller Swift acquaintance Mr. Green and family. John A. Lewis vacation plans. Swiss county wheat at about 30 percent of average. Clover crop harvest. Prof A H Gilands and sister S B Bilands depart for Chicago to attend the University.
The Journal of Hanover College notes the July issue with Prof Glenn Culbertson as business manager. The 1900 01 term begins September 12 with a lecture by Prof NoComb. Morse resigns after 25 years. Hanover honors him with a Morse Mathematical Room. L C Needham to represent the Hanover Association at the Geneva Conference. A R Reischauer as first alternate.
Community updates from a small town paper include a porch party hosted by Miss Willie Foster with attendees listed, a funeral for Mrs. Catherine Umbach, and meals at local eateries. Town movements cover road work in Posey township, travel notes, and business changes including Heberhart & Son dissolution and William taking over West Main shop.
Advertising listing highlights folding fans with new designs and colors, rated sticks and regular 15c goods. Also promoted are 3 dozen chiffon ties for ladies and accordion plaited or silk fringed ends in newest shades, valued at 55 cents.
N Horuff and Sons offer drastic price cuts on wash dress goods. Entire stock including Dimittes Lawns Ginghams Percales at reduced rates with bundles tagged 7 11 8 and 7 for various quantities and fabrics. Remaining stock advertised as discounted.
United States District Attorney Burnett moved for extradition of Charles F. W. Neely on embezzlement charges from the Postal Department of Cuba. Neely, jailed since his second arrest, requested bail at 50 000. The case was adjourned to July 23 for briefs and more evidence. Attorney Lindsay argued the June 9 act unconstitutional.
The Moana arrives with AP dispatches from Honolulu dated June 22 indicating no special Territorial Legislature session likely. Gov. Dole’s advisors deem the extra session unnecessary due to expense. Regular elections in November and a February legislative session are noted. Sydney plague figures improve but new cases emerge in Melbourne. Rat extermination and serum trials are reported as Australians and Honolulu assess public health measures.
Fragment mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a supposed blood purifier and a person fed or purged. References to laughter and patrons imply a casual, unsettled scene. Details are incomplete and unclear about any event or source.
President and Mrs. McKinley arrive in Canton at 10 18 am and enter the remodeled North Market street cottage. A massive, nonpartisan crowd fills streets as citizens’ committee from 1896 greets him and the train receives continuous ovations along the route.
Mr. Will Barnart of Greensburg resigns as Chair of the Decatur County Republican County Committee to take a Washington DC position. Mayor A M Willoughby of Greensburg Review is elected to fill the post. Hon Edward S Roberts, Jefferson County representative, arrives on business then returns home. Also notes on Mr Will Lewis visiting relatives in Madisonville Ohio and Mrs Geo Brickworth visiting West Main Street, Indianapolis or related notes. Mr M C Garber arrives home from St Louis.
Local shop promotes low prices on women's vests and parasols, shirt waists, linen skirts, pencils and men’s underwear. Items include bleached Swiss ribbed vests, parasols priced at 1.00 to 2.95, and shirt waists at 0.69, with a range of undergarments and accessories advertised as cheap for hot days.
Market notes from Chicago and other centers report mixed cattle hog and sheep prices. Cattle receipts around 300 with steers 5.20 to 5.80. hogs 20,000 up to 5.30. sheep 3,000 steady at 4.75. lambs 8,500 to 6.00. Additional quotations span Cincinnati Cleveland New York Toledo with millet moves and grain and fat shortages.
The body of Carl Ramspott arrived on the noon train from the Maron Soldiers' Home where he died yesterday morning. The funeral is set for 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the family residence on North Walnut street with attendance by the G. A. R and other soldiers.
The Ohio Telephone Line Company advances a river crossing under Green Brothers of Rising Sun reaching a point opposite Warsaw Kentucky. Peach grower W S Dean, now resident of Trimble County, warns wheat crops will be light this year. Seymour City Council approves sewerage plan and authorizes partial work and a $25,000 high school building plan.
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