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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1882

Page

3

Horse bills printed at low price with assorted cuts

People seeking horse bills for the coming season are advised to visit the office to learn prices. An ample selection of horse and jack cuts is on hand and the bills can be printed cheaper than any other house in the city.

J. G. Craven A. M Miss Many Craven P.O Lancaster Jefferson Co Ind McCormick Block Tur Daily Courier A. Vogeler & CO. S Baltimore

City this week sees many strangers and lively town trade

Quirks mention crowds of strangers in the city this week. notes on residents and visitors like Mr. Wier Garser of Indianapolis and Miss Eva Barger of Cincinnati. Thomas Godfrey travels to Chicago for business. Gracie Blackmore’s death is reported. Harris Maddux’s Pioneer Grocery gains fresh paint and local merchants report active sales.

Wier Garser Indianapolis Eva Barger Cincinnati Jennie Davidson

Multiple Local Notices and Personal Updates

Miss Morre MarsHALn at home sick with fever as Mrs Cravens and her relatives travel to Hot Springs Arkansas. Ac Scantk Jr to join a wholesale house in Kansas City. Residents head West following Horace Greeley. County storm with large hail, burglaries reported. Marriages and deaths noted. Ephiram Brown home fire insured. Medical society delegates chosen for Indianapolis and St Paul meetings. Local news about a Census Office property sale and a late local compositor's move to Indianapolis.

Election returns reveal Republican slate across townships

Voters in Satupa Township and numerous townships show solid Republican results for trustees assessors road superintendents and justices of the peace. The report notes the defeat of Munier and mentions Isaiah Monroe and Jas Reed in related local races. A dramatic crime report ends with a mob incident and a swift arrest.

Rush for Dr King’s New Discovery at local drug store

A large crowd forms at C. E. Heberhart’s drug store for trial bottles of Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. The piece notes testimonials and a sale of other remedies amid town chatter and church revival reports.

C. E. Heberhart’s Dr. King

Largest audience greets night of entertainment despite gaps

A vivid crowd turnout last night drew the season's biggest audience for an entertainment event, though some portions were interrupted. Organizers hailed the response, noting strong attendance and favorable reception from attendees.

Surprising Saturday Events Mentioned in Local Notes

The notice mentions packages found along the road, illness of Mr. Joseph Manville and Are Saltie Lawson, and a postmaster/grocer traveling to the Queen City for spring goods. It also notes youths escorting girls, and a birthday party at the residence of Calvin Grays for his daughter Anna celebrating her thirteenth birthday with a pleasant social evening.

Wm. Miles Lynville Ten Queen City Calvin Grays Anna

News Gatherer Wanted in Jefferson County Towns

Craig & Brother's seeks an intelligent and reliable person in each township of Jefferson County and key nearby areas to collect and forward news items for the Weekly Herald. Apply at Herald Office Madison Ind.

Jefferson County Weekly Herald Adress Herald Madison Ind

Lost youth urged toward country work and farming values

An editor recounts a boy named Francis who wandered from home to seek a granger life, was found near Brooksburg planting onions, and urged to seek his parents’ consent. The piece argues farm labor is honorable, condemns city work for low pay, and warns that country life builds character and industry in youth.

Pleasant Ridge News and Local Happenings

Pleasant, Rev. W. Y. Monroe completes sixth year at Brushy Fork church as it seeks a new pastor. Local farming notes include rentings and farm sales. Obituaries note Cornelius Voris and family events include a birthday surprise for James Skeen. School closes with pupil gifts to teacher P. C. Vernon. People gather for social amusements at James Lyons’ home.

W. Y. Monroe Brushy Fork W. H. Henry Hawkins & Hortin Brushy Fork Church A. J. Jackson Bedford Harry Voris Moorfield Thornhill Nelson Carnine P. C. Vernon Vernon Pleasant Ridge James Lyons

Wheat and peach prospect shine in Graham Township

The wheat looks well in this section and peach prospects are good. Farmers have mostly finished sowing oats and some are plowing for corn. Mrs. Wilson of Dupont plans to leave for Nebraska on the 28th. The Graham Township Republicans met on the 25th to nominate officers with William Stuart as Trustee, George Mellanahan Assessor, Charles Pheasant Road Superintendent, John Brady Squire, and Thomas Pheasant and Milford Stout as Constables. Stir up Charles we fear another poor spelling showing. Mr. Howard Nay returns to our town after two years in Missouri. Mr. B. F. Law still hunting for a deal. Buick.'

Graham Township William Stuart George Mellanahan Charles Pheasant John Brady Thomas Pheasant Milford Stout Charles Howard Missouri Auil Gebdennuty Gsu Tudianapolis Cvedard Little Isles EfSngham I Ilinois Central Odin St. Tenis Sime Unded Davenport Tawa Rock Arest St. Louis Court House Commercial Exchange Grand Central Hotel My. & Py San Francisco Merrimec Cuba Rolla Springfeld Nevada Ft.Scott Parsons Hangor Humboldt Kan Indiana Ray

Josefa Forsee Sentenced to Two Years for Forgery

Josefa Forsee was yesterday sentenced to the penitentiary for two years for forgery. The court proceedings concluded with a firm verdict and a clear penalty.

Josefa Forsee

Clark County Democratic meeting and local incidents report

Clark County news notes a May 20 Democratic county convention in Jeffersonville with many candidates. It also records farm wheat sowing, a Nabbs Station store fire causing about 2700 loss, May incidents including J P Monz breaking an arm, and a Clark County man obtaining skull remains from Ft. Union. It mentions George W Martin selling faith for 5000 and Clinton Bowers’ violent crime and flight, with tar and feather gossip.

Electri c Bitters Promote Faithful Wives Health

An advertisement extols Electrik Bitters as the only sure remedy for cleansing the stomach and bowels, purifying blood, and eradicating malaria poisons. It praises the faithful wife and mother who cares for a ill husband and urges purchase for fifty cents from C. L. Heberhayt.

C. L. Heberhayt

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