05 Jun 1894
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Newspaper
Madison Twice A Week Democrat
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1894
Page
1
A Madison note discusses the Fire Alarm system and calls for wider public education on key locations and use. Authors urge every property owner to know how to activate alarms and to distribute knowledge to speed response and protect city prosperity.
A fireman urges cheap glass framed alarm keys over each fire box to speed access in a blaze. If a key is not found, the glass can be smashed to pull the key and raise the alarm. He notes about 35 keys exist citywide and suggests more are prudent to save property.
The Ministerial Institute of the Moores Hill District within the Southeast Indiana Conference opens this afternoon in Madison and runs four days. The programme lists devotions, papers, sermons, and discussions on Christian religion, morality, education, missions, and church practices with speakers including J. W. Cordrey, J. W. Duncan, M. B. Kryde, W. P. Friedley, and others.
A drunken man approached the Cosby residence at night and, after being challenged by Mr. Cosby and blocked near the door, attempted to enter. The incident ended with the intruder retreated, and neighbors remark on his habit of targeting homes where men are away to threaten women and children for meals.
A local post office notice in Madison, Jefferson County, dated Tuesday June 5 lists uncalled for letters. Names include Mrs Bula Staube, TIdn Tornar, W Carter, Henry Howard, J Hudgins, Kellar & Co, Mahoney, Prof W Markie, J G Niklaus, and others in the Gentlemen’s List.
Uncalled letters for June 5 include Mary L. Thompson and M. T Thompson on Ladies List and Wmn Lewis CHAS BUH ROBOER on Gentlemen List as of the North Madison Post Office.
The Siloon Keepers Union plans a Sunday excursion to Drennon Springs on the Little Sandy with scenic views and a pleasant ride. The Trinity church excursion on the Kaaniwha succeeded, netting a handsome sum. about 240 boarded and more expected before Lotisville. The City of Louisville will carry the return trip leaving at 6 Velock.
NORTIS MADISON James Wray and wife returned home after visiting their son John in Louisville. Grace Freeman of Tadiumipolis is the guest of Mrs. Matthews. Editor ASS Chapman and wife of Madison passed through Sunday. Mrs. McIntyre of Madison visited her daughter Mrs. W. Vawter. May 70th birthday for Mrs. Michael Fox noted. The Russell Art Publishing Co seeks names and addresses for free art offers with stamps required.
The Hanovers meet Madison at the park next Friday afternoon. Madison, wearing blue and white, boasts a puzzling pitcher from Wattover while Wattover fans doubt him. Vernon and Jeffersonville are among rivals hoped to visit for strong summer games.
The advertisement touts valuable vegetable remedies in preparing brood's Sarsaparilla to preserve medicinal value. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole remedy, offering 100 doses for one dollar and asserting Hood's pills do not purge or cause pain while acting promptly and efficiently.
Master Johnnie Pat tie hosts a small gathering at his Elm street home this evening. L Zuchreighe of Rockport Inc travels to Washington seeking an inspector appointment as Senators Voorhees and Turpie meet Secretary Carlisle at the Treasury and the secretary hints approval.
The article argues that European workers adapt better to changing conditions while Americans excel in specific skills. Examples show a worker misplacing a basket causing extra effort, a professor failing to notice a hazard on a path, and repeated gate or bar handling costs. It suggests simple design fixes and smarter layouts can save labor and increase productivity.
Advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant gentle stimulant for kidneys liver and bowels that cleanses the system cures colds headaches fevers and habitual constipation. It is described as the only remedy of its kind, made from healthy substances and highly popular. Sold in 5c and 1 bottles by leading druggists with pro cure service if unavailable. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO advertises from San Francisco Louisville and New York.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch laments a Massachusetts proposal to require fly netting for horses in June through September. It condemns tail docking and urges strong local ordinances to punish docking and related cruelty, arguing civility advances with such protections.
The Indiana-Brown County postoffice was established yesterday at the request of Representative Brown and was named in his honor, with Mrs. Sehlick of Madison named as postmaster. Also notes visits from Mrs. Sheets visiting her sister, and Madison banker Frank Powell traveling from Indianapolis. Excursion tickets for Grand Lodge meeting to Indianapolis are on sale for one fare, valid round trip until June 7.
For sale a family horse described as gentle and suitable for anyone to ride. The horse is at Mr. Sam Herin's stable with a stated price and contact at residence No 13 West Hin Ste J C Abbott.
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