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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1879
Page
2
Bargain listings advertise various bulk deals with pricing per weight and per gallon. The fragment shows multiple items like Iba priced at 20 cents for 3 pounds, 15 pounds for 1 dollar, 2 pounds for 25 cents, 8 pounds for 1 dollar, 0.7 pounds for 1 dollar, and gas prices quoted at 40, 50, and 35 cents per gallon. These appear as ad-like promotions from a shopping page.
Retailer announces a large expansion of Flore inventory to accommodate spring arrivals. The season will bring best goods at prices aimed to distinguish the shop as pre-eminent among competitors. This week features a sale.
Ren F Robbins announces Mr Wood now oversees the Undertaking Department at Robbins Furniture Rooms. He is described as capable and available around the clock to serve the afflicted, with a full line of burial caskets robes and a city’s finest hearse. Robbins solicits business and promises satisfaction.
The piece frames the national choice as liberty with death versus military despotism. It contrasts two parties: one appeals to constitutional rights and citizen liberty, the other accuses the other side of corrupting the Constitution and betraying the Union with inflammatory rhetoric and fear.
A partisan tirade attacks the Radical party as treasonous and centralizing, condemning its use of deception and bayonet threats at elections. It lauds the 1876 Democratic surge and critiques current bills, arguing Democrats must mirror Radical tactics to counter their opponents.
Death of James Rowland at Hanover on Wednesday night follows a long illness. He was 31, Hanover College graduate of 1871 and noted teacher and mathematician. A Mason, he was buried in Hanover Cemetery with a large funeral cortege and solemn rites.
Jonathan W. Gordon draws public attention amid accusations of intimidation and arrogance. Critics describe his speeches as filled with bluster and self-regard, aiming to dispel doubts about his character and role.
In a courtroom exchange, prosecutors and Gordon’s supporters clash over propriety. The speaker denounces attacks on a respected local woman and asserts Major Gordon’s actions reveal his deteriorating judgment as he labeled Judge Claypool a liar.
The piece urges vigorous Democratic organization for the city election. It argues Republicans stall to gain advantage by waiting for a full Democratic ticket and calls voters to support the best men at the primary. It asserts a Democratic majority and warns against GOP victory through blundering.
Prominent young lawyer J R Trackwest of Corydon Indiana and Hanover College alumnus married Mass Grace Bean in a ceremony noted in local society circles. The event reflects social ties within Indiana legal and academic communities.
The Warren Tate murder trial for the death of William Love in Indianapolis closed last Saturday night with Tate being acquitted.
A call to choose the finest men in the Democratic party at the upcoming primary on the 6th to ensure victory.
Hon. J. D. New serves on the congressional inquiry panel appointed to probe the Cincinnati election for members of Congress. The group will review ballots and procedures to determine if irregularities occurred.
The surviving son of former president Andrew Johnson died at his Tennessee home last week. He was 0, and his death marks a quiet coda to the Johnson family legacy.
The Times Philadelphia extols volume 3 of the Acme edition, listing authors such as Addison Swift Pope Defoe and others among 419 pages. It notes cloth bound copies at 8 dollars 50 cents or 43 cents per volume post paid, with subscriptions via the American Book Exchange 55 Beekman Street New York and free specimen pages on request.
Fr Donelson of Smyrna Township writes to the Herald thanking patrons of the school district for electing him again as teacher for the coming winter. He also commends Miss Sallie Payne and Mr Nicholas Clashman of Lancaster for assistance at the closing exercise and thanks Melvin Matthews of Lancaster plus Jasper Boyd and Gustav Fischer of Smyrna for music.
J C Hume of Hanover College addresses the U S Society exhibition on March 25 1879 contrasting two government forms. He defines republic as sovereignty with people electing electors and a chief ruler chosen by those electors while monarchy concentrates sovereignty in the sovereign ruler.
A political essay contrasts republican liberty in the United States with despotism in Russia. It argues for unity, education, and toleration as core principles sustaining a republic, citing Washington Webster and McDuffie as champions. The piece warns against autocracy and extols free conscience worship and reform.
Mr James Rowland longtime county teacher and ministerial student died at Hanover Indiana after a lingering illness. He graduated Hanover College in 1871 and planned for the Presbyterian ministry. His death is mourned by the church and community. A saw mill explosion near the village killed proprietor Frank Seward and employee John Conover instantly, mangled Jake Corbitt and slight injury to John Warren, occurring at eight this morning.
An 19th century vanity ad touts Backsen's Aruba Salve, claiming it treats cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees full satisfaction or money refunded and lists price at 25 cents per box from J E C F Harper in Madison.
An advertisement promotes Dr Kings New Discovery as a powerful remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and lung complaints. It claims dramatic cures and urges readers to try it, noting many hopeless cases have been cured and offering assurance of value.
An advertisement warns that winter colds cause fever and lung trouble and credits Boeschee's German Syrup with preventing deaths. It claims the syrup is a universal throat and tongue remedy, notes 950000 bottles sold last year with no failures, and mentions a young woman harming her voice by straining.
The declaration names T. F. McCarthy as Democratic candidate for City Treasurer pending convention decision. James Roberts is set as candidate for re election to City Clerk pending Democratic primary results. Calvin Cisco and Joseph Devers ey are named as City Marshal candidates awaiting Democratic primary decisions.
Market list shows per bushel wheat prices and assorted grains and commodities. Includes flour brands, mill products, feed, seeds, wool, and various coffees, teas, and sugars with multiple quoted figures and ranges.
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