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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1892
Page
8
We purchased the entire stock of remnants and short lengths of woolen dress goods from the Madison Woolen Mills and put them on sale today. Many pieces are full sized dress patterns selling about 40 percent below value. shorter lengths priced even lower. A large lot remains, presenting the best bargain opportunity yet offered.
The Madison Democratic primary produced a full city slate led by Hon. Joseph T. Brashear for Mayor. George E. Trow and Rolla Doolittle faced strong opposition but supported. candidates for First Ward John Wenzler, Second Ward Charles Tuttle, Jacob Krummel retained in Council, with leaders promising unity for election day.
At the Big Four depot in North Vernon Sabe Devine of Trimble county Kentucky died after a pistol discharge during a confrontation with a brakeman and conductor. The incident occurred as they attempted to restrain him from entering the baggage car on a Big Four train to Decatur county. Devine, about 32, was killed by a revolver shot while resisting removal. The coroner’s verdict is expected as accidental shooting.
Henry Jones postmaster at Faulkner was in the city today. John Donahue faces a brief remaining time. Miss Lida Bear remains very ill at Prosecutor Bear’s home. Mr. and Mrs Otis Sappington have returned to New Albany. Mrs John A Zuck remains very sick with friends wishing for recovery. Miss Mae Parker and Florence Crutcher from Ghent visited yesterday. Will M Snyder Col Jenkins and Bert Wright fished in Big Creek today.
The appeal in Peter Thenis versus Harvey Hammel for damages concluded with a plaintiff victory. Thenis received $5 plus lower court costs. Hammel paid appeal costs.
An advertisement claims Dr Kaufmans great book on diseases its causes and home cure with colored plates is the best ever published and offers a free copy to anyone who sends three two cent stamps to cover postage to A P Ordway & Co Boston Mass.
Mayor Brashear receives two volumes from Senator Turpie while fruit frost threats ease. Post office at Charlestown Landing approved with Mr. Steelman as Postmaster, opening in about a month. Jefferson county delegates listed for State Convention, including ward and township representatives across Madison, West and North Maperson, Minton, Ryker’s Rigs, and various townships.
The spring millinery season opens with Miss M. K. Carroll’s store adorned in stock novelties and flowering plants, while Miss Lou Voiles enhances her display with an innovative parasol centerpiece. Both shops showcase rivaling window trimmings and vivid decor.
John W. Brandon of Eagle Hollow fell through an open hatch in John W. Scott's grocery this morning injuring his rib and body. He was assisted by Dr. Forshee and taken home after receiving medical attention. The item also notes legal notices and a conspicuous criminal figure, Lake Devine, with warrants out in Kentucky.
Mrs W H S Riley the noted actress and widow of the former Metropolitan manager died in Chicago on Sunday. She taught elocution in Indianapolis after her husband died in New Orleans in 1865 and later organized the Riley Dramatic Company with her son W H Riley Jr guiding emerging actresses Jennie Goldthwaite Carrie Gage Anna Mortland and others. The death is attributed to the grip.
A reader credits Sulphur Bitters with curing neuralgia and praises its effects on his demeanor. A Shelbyville Dem editorial attack on Gov Gray and editor Morass is noted before a declaration of gratitude for vaccines and blood purifiers from Drs. Ayer and Jenner. A burglary wave between Osgood and Aurora along the O and M line is reported as nightly thefts target smoke houses and granaries.
Winter weariness stems from clogged system and impure blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as the favorite spring medicine that purges impurities through bowels kidneys liver lungs and skin to restore health and energy.
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