Chapman Editor Notes Missing Serial Year Month
The fragment shows A. S. Chapman as editor and includes stray words indicating missing year month or date details. No clear event or names beyond the editor.
06 Apr 1894
Page 1
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Newspaper
Madison Twice A Week Democrat
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1894
Page
1
The fragment shows A. S. Chapman as editor and includes stray words indicating missing year month or date details. No clear event or names beyond the editor.
Andrew S Wyats listed as candidate for Treasurer with clerical designation GEO and BO CLARE on the ballot line. The snippet presents candidates sections without additional context or dates.
Assessor Smyrna Township announces Frank Wyne as a Democratic candidate for Township Assessor subject to the Smyrna Democratic convention. The piece also discusses Madison’s role in boatbuilding and farm prices, contrasting local views on wheat and McKinley era policies.
The text argues that the Outs faction, led by Mr Kahn, still controls Madison politics and that the Republican party cannot function without them. It claims Messrs Johnson and Thoms remain powerful forces, with Mayor Linck unable to oppose them without risking political ruin, and predicts continued favorable coverage from the Courier for the Outs before the election.
Advertisement touts Dr Trumphrey's New Specific as a cure for grippe influenza and related symptoms. It claims early use shortens illness and continued use prevents invasion with a portable bottle sold by druggists or mail order from Humphrey's Medicine Company New York.
Chertie Hill visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Lou Ante for a Green Supper at Mrs Annis Faulkner’s. Dupont Lodge 166 initiates Crs Holmes and awards third degree to Perry Caaston. Local merchants meet with Star Tobacco and Standard Oil agents from St Louis. Mrs Anna Davis (nee Georges) of Shelbyville visits her parents Mr Rogers in town.
Capt. T D Wright traveled to Carrolton on business. The missionary society met at Mrs Kate McKay's. George Milligan visits relatives. McKay Bros. shipped another large set of eyes today. The YP prayer meeting at the M E church will be led by Thomas Oliver tonight. Cherry Steel granted his wife a divorce yesterday.
The advertisement touts Sarsaparilla as superior due to brain work and care in preparation. It claims to purify blood, restore health, cure dyspepsia, sick headache, and biliousness, and promotes Hood's Pills as non purging, gentle, and effective.
Chas Davidson and Newton Vawter visited Madison on business. Prof Coombs spoke at the Christian church. John Cadwallder ships peach trees, Mrs Eliza Moore moves to Jeffersonville, and a Kentucky style reception greeted the Hornsville on the river. Local social visits, potato planting dates, and musical entertainments are noted along with a Carrollton brass band contribution.
Patience Lewis died March 14 at her residence after a brief illness. Her passing at seven in the morning comes with her strong legacy of character and community service. The report notes a hopeful tribute to her memory and speaks of a life well lived and a peaceful rest. The piece also mentions local talk of a recent convention and various town news including a store auction set for the 20th.
Carrollton notes list visiting merchants from Louisville Hamilton Cincinnati Worthville and Chicago. Mayors and hotel arrivals include J A Smith Fo Wakil P I P Ril ey S J Holmes and Rev A Lighton Jr. Miss Ollie Stout wed Lou Scheur man at Mrs Kirkpatrick’s on High street and the City of Louisville steamer is receiving a local welcome.
Willis Tandy of Millestreet smiles as news arrives. Mrs. Herman Stier learns by telegram of her sister Sarah K Bamner's death in New Albany from a stroke. Rev W L Buchanan seeks to buy a LaGrange newspaper plant. Mrs S S Duvall and FF Caplinger report strong YOR aC supper fundraising. Mrs 2 H Voters Cropper Station and Mattie Mooreland Quality Ridge visit. Rumor claims UG H Wolters sold his residence to Mrs We Moore. Tandy Bros leave Peour livery for Cooper and Angel stable purchase. Mrs DC Doughiss of Louisville travels to care for sick sister Charlotte Paulmian. PH Riley of Pawel Gano Co. Cincinnati hardware drives merchant trade today. YT Tandy also on business in Carrollton for Panda Bros. Susi BL Moffett returns from Cincinnati to visit Mrs Wy OA Barker.
A home talent opera Said Pasha drew a crowded Madison audience with a witty cast including Martin Wade and Howard Alling. Mrs Mivey Reed and Will Mathews managed the production with Chicago Cox. durning Co. supplying costumes and a Madison-only orchestra delivering a memorable overture.
Hanover reports Mr Grassart died from paralysis yesterday morning and will be buried in Ramsey Cemetery at 2:30. Mr Dake rehabs his house with new weatherboarding. Mrs John Taylor and Oren visited Madison. PD M Wooker and son prepared to open piano and organ shop Saturday. Nellie Slider attended town yesterday evening. Postmaster Niklaus appointment expected soon. Mail carriers bought new suits for the upcoming maup arts ball Monday night.
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