Rev Taycor Joanson chosen as pastor at Bryan Chapel
The Rev Taycor Joanson is appointed to succeed Rev Dr Bryan as pastor of Bryan M E Chapel colored in this city. A revival continues at Enterprise Schoolhouse Republican township led by Rev B Smith of the Christian Church. A heavy rain damaged Crooked Creek flooding fuel-bridges and causing losses.
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Taycor Joanson
Bryan
M. E.) Chapel
Crooked Creek
Enterprise Schoolhouse
Republican Township
Rev. B. Smith
The
Christian Church
Lightning lifts beer vat from ground on Michigan road farm
A large tub once used as a beer vat on John Steele’s farm five miles from the city on the Michigan road was struck by lightning. It was lifted entirely out of the ground, revealing a reservoir for starch feed. The event was observed Wednesday night last.
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Butz
John Steele
Michigan Road
Horton lands Madison constable post amid record vote
James W. Horton was elected Madison constable last week with the highest vote among seven candidates. His victory inspires other aspirants as election success proves possible. The Odd Fellows mark the order’s 651st anniversary with ceremonies in Vevay on April 7 featuring Grand Secretary HB Foster and Hon. J. Y. Allison. Fare on the mail line will be about half the regular rate.
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Vevay
James W. Horton
Madison
Jim
Institution of
Odd Fellowship
America
HB. F. Foster
4. Y. Allison
Greenback county convention and local election results
The Greenback county convention met in the courthouse on Saturday. L. O. Schroeder of Switzerland county was nominated for prosecuting attorney. Delegates to the State convention were J. N. Hughes, G. H. Hancock, John Reed, M. Rector, N. Stites and James Scott. The county nominating convention is set for May 22. In the Republican primary for mayor Wh. J. W. Llask led with 336 votes, J. Smith 187, H. B. Davidson 179. Water Works Trustees nominated: John G. Moore, Chas. Wood, James Stewart. Councilmen nominees: 1st ward J. W. Thomas, 2nd F. Binder 34, Nat. Wilhamme, 4th James White, 5th H. C. Kyle, 6th J. Hoagland.
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Greenback
L. O. Schroeder
Switzerland County
J. N. Hughes
G. H. Hancock
John Reed
M. Rector
N. Stites
James Scott
J. W. Llask
J. Smith
H. B. Davidson
John G. Moore
Chas. Wood
James Stewart
J. W.thomas
F. Binder
Nat. Wil Hamme
James White
H. C. Kyle
J. Hoagland
Petar Ajree and Big Creek Flood Injuries Reported
April 16 report describes a woman falling from a carriage after a seizure while reading a manuscript. Big Creek river high waters washed away a mill boiler near A Hartwell's mill two miles east. A log wagon injured a boy named Joe Baxter, seriously injuring his forearm.
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Vinten Coisneree
Lei
Petar Ajree
Big Creek
A. Hartwell
Joe
Baxter
Local Peach Grower Seeks Support for Orchard Bid
Mr Anous Dean of Otto in Clark County writes to Daily Papers urging Sobbe press for a crop calamination plan across bi orchards. He signs the note as a concerned peach grower and references the oven Mr Dean.
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Anous Dean
Otto
Clark County
Sobbe Press
Dean
Fatal Burns Strike Miss Sarah Vernon at Pleasant Verann Farm
A Wednesday morning fire at Air. Pleasant R. Verann’s Milton Township residence killed Miss Sarah Vernon, about twenty five, daughter of E. D. Vernon. She caught fire while cooking soap and died eight hours later after attempts to extinguish the flames. Her funeral was held Friday afternoon.
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Air
Pleasnt
R. Verann
Eng
Ieileghore
Mamzithy
Milton Township
Sarah Vernon
E. D. Vernon
P. RB. Vernon
Deceserd
FP. BR. Vernon
Mrs. Wolf
Mr. Wolf
Mr. Vernon
Large stone maze and tree collapse disrupt rail line
A large maze of stone and earth and a sizable tree fell on an inclined plane Sunday afternoon, covering the road-bed for some distance and causing the rail to be placed. A area of James Hum went missing.
Jefferson county assessors set township rates for 19th century items
At a Jefferson county assessors meeting last week the list of assessed rates was agreed. Horses three years old and under are valued at 3. cattle oxen per pair, various ages. sheep, wheat, corn, oats, barley, seeds, fruits and supplementary goods such as tea, tobacco, sugar, and wine are itemized. Details include per pound values for wool and dried fruit and per gallon values for syrups and beverages. A wide range of farm, draft, and household items appear in the schedule with specific price points.
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Jefferson County
Cincinnati Club to stage two dramatic entertainments
The named Cincinnati club of fifteen prominent ladies and gentlemen will present two amateur performances at Ould Fellows Hall on April 29 and 30 to benefit Composite Lodge No. 406 F and A Masons. The program features the drama Two Orphans on Thursday and the comedy Silver on Friday, with tickets at 50 cents and reserved seats through Foster and Calloway.
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Cincinnati
West
Ould Fellows’ Hall
Composite Lodge No. 406
F. & A. Masons
Silver
Robinson’s Opera House
Foster & Calloway’s
Madison City to Hold Annual Election May 4 1880
The Madison Indiana Common Council orders a public notice announcing the annual election on May 4, 1880. Voters will elect one mayor from the city at large, one councilman per ward, and three water-works trustees for terms of three years, with staggered lengths for the first election. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Officials and ward locations are listed for inspectors and judges.
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Laiiana
Indiana
James Rauberta
Vetera
Miccenpore
Anid Dry
Mid City
L. Guide’s
Leanga Klein
Drake
West Main Cross Street
North Side
J Stewart
Fred. Evnet
John H. Sullivan
Fa Wanteeaim Cross
J. Janpector
Harry Kyle Cod Wa. Derrig
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