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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1879
Page
3
S. MOFFELT & SON offer special bargains in Lowell with open stock of linens and crochet spreads at very low prices. The ad promotes lower prices than ever and invites customers to call and see the goods at their shop, mentioning Marseilles and crochet spreads.
The page lists travel schedules, local deaths and marriages, births and names of residents, shop advertisements, and upcoming events. It notes court sessions, church events, and a variety of personal notices, with scattered references to trains, cheese factory plans, and political party activities.
Notice advises buying only in cans and from uniform reliable preparations. It warns against powders that are not disclosed and suggests clear labeling by Steel A Price. Ensure product is canned and properly branded.
Mckee Burke a 23 year old colored barber died Wednesday evening from a strangulated hernia. The remains were interred Thursday afternoon by the Good Samaritans order, of which he was a member.
The public seeks cheap supplies, often buying low quality goods. Dr Price's Spectral Paving Extracts cost a few cents more but save quantity, making them the cheapest option in the long run.
Reports from Moorefield recount Charles T. Taylors collision with a McKim Cochran furniture car causing a severe head injury. New Orleans Minstrels drew a large crowd Wednesday before a fire at Graham hub and spoke factory forced an abrupt end to the second performance. John Swans body found at fourteen mile creek and reburial in Saluda after an inquest. William M Snyprk completed a large 6 by 11 foot painting depicting Damon and Pythias with a crowded shore scene, hailed as a notable achievement in his oeuvre.
A major blaze at the Thomas Graham & Co spoke factory at the head of West street destroyed the main building after a 7 PM Thursday start. Three machines survived damaged. insurers cover 5000. Fire lights illuminated miles around as workers faced layoffs and plans to rebuild.
The Presbytery of New Albany met at First Church with about twenty six ministers and over fifty churches. Charles Little was chosen Moderator, and clerks Williams and Houston were elected. A General Assembly representation discussion and licensing of John R. Taylor occurred, plus a commission to Saratoga. The Standard Comedy Company promotes Anna Boyle at Odd Fellows Hall with past performances. Goose egg eating feat at Mullen's garden drew a crowd. Christ Church wardens and vestrymen elected in parish vote.
Immense slaughter of dry goods at W F Bruning's establishment continues as he sells stock at cost. Items are offered 25 to 35 percent below original cost with muslins at five cents per yard. Country buyers urged to take advantage before opportunity ends.
Preparatory to retiring from business, stock in the Retail Department offered at bargains. Notice to taxpayers in Jefferson County sets April 21 as last day for first installment tax payments for 1878. Singer Manufacturing Co. shows rising sewing machine sales 1874–1878. R J Fields, agent, repairs all models. Railroad tickets to Great West via O and M Short Line offered by R P Gahr, Madison Indiana.
The Circuit court grand jury includes John Chapman Lancaster township Robt W Phillips Madison Jas G McCaslin Graham Jas S Abbott Lancaster Wm T Fenton Madison Conrad Nodier city Nodier replaces George Landon who did not appear. An excursion to Louisville is planned by Y M S C C for Saturday. The divorce case H W Harrington vs Adeline Harrington was granted for adultery but papers are not on file. The Ladies Aid Society of Christ Church has paid 2160 94 toward debt. Rev Dr Fismer will begin a sermon series next Sunday. Stapps promotes hats in Madison. A fire at Graham & Co s spoke factory was visible from Hanover College Point drawing residents.
The article hails Dr Price's unique perfumes as universally admired and compares their scents to freshly gathered flowers. the odors are described as sweetest and longest lasting on the market.
The article notes that women in Spain smoke openly and that widow's weeds remain a common sight, reflecting social norms and mourning customs of the period.
T. F. Mc Carthy is named as a Democratic candidate for City Treasurer for the upcoming May election pending decision by the local Democratic convention.
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