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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1892
Page
8
For Mayor Joseph T. Brashear, Water Works Trustee Rolla Doolittle, and councilmen positions listed, with final ballot slate pending. Voters choose leadership for city governance and utility oversight in upcoming election.
A miscellany of notices mentions daily habits to prevent suffering, Simmons Liver Regulator as a health remedy, a revival at a Christian church, and local editorials. It notes college discussions on tariffs, a Phi Gamma Delta convention in Madison May 19 20, and various ads. Also reports funerals and local exhibitions. The piece cites Ayer s Sarsaparilla curing scrofula in a Richmond boy and gas stoves from Hoffman & Quinn.
Advertises a pack of high quality playing cards available for fifteen cents. Send payment to P. 8. Eustis General Passenger Agent Chicago, Illinois, B. & Q. line. February 18 date and imprint.
This notice promotes a spring cleaning sale featuring Brussels Carpets at 50 and 65 cents, ingrain carpets in 65c and 40 50c lines, straw matting from 12 55c, and jointless matting in plaid and stripes in multiple colors with new damask patterns and borders.
A Pennsylvania official says the state rail line, which earned nine percent on its stock last year, will post at least ten percent this year following proposed improvements. Other western subsidiaries are expected to become self sustaining.
A testimonial from Robert Davis of American House Boston claims Sulphur Bitters cured his neuralgia and transformed him from a furious man into a meek husband, with his wife noting the change.
A Herald reporter quotes Dr Spencer of Lee county on Taft Hall and Elkerton Turner in a long Kentucky feud spanning Letcher Knott Floyd and Trimble counties. The tale covers killings, arrests, and cave hideouts, plus a note on Hood’s Sarsaparilla and a sales pitch. The piece also reports changes in local schools and hotel management.
The Democratic nominee for governor, Secretary Matthews, and his hometown near Clinton, a 9,000 population community near Terry Hut, plan a homecoming celebration Saturday night. The secretary’s office staff handle a flood of congratulatory mail, including one note naming him secretary of state's office now governor’s office after November and another reading Secretary but will be governor of Indiana.
A man in protest to Prosecutor Bear tells of a brutal failing home life due to his wife’s temper. He confesses plans to part and start over, bearing blame, to protect his children from hardship. The scene shifts to a troubled family home where four children unknowingly endure the heated conflict.
Lora Clark, about 18 and noted for beauty, was beaten and scorched in a midday assault after an earlier clash with Belle Tholly near Presbyterian Avenue by Depot street. No arrests reported as Miss Clark struggles to recover. Also noted: Miss Jennie Duncan ill, Stella Stanley teaching, and a Hamilton County painting of the Guiding Star steamer at Robert Clark & Co. window.
The New York World reviews Indiana Democrats platform praising its clear tariff reform stance and economy in government spending. It notes silver currency views, support for populist Senate elections, and Australian ballot law as strong planks while predicting a solid chance with an acceptable ticket. The piece also mentions prison reform as a nationwide need.
A renowned American woman writes to young women urging them to abandon bragging to men. She argues men are candid with married women about their true feelings, while young coquettish behavior hides real attitudes. She insists her claims are truthful and addresses both young and older men.
Poem from Ladies' Home Journal depicts wandering through mossy glades and sunlit daisies. Robins sing as a spider threads dew glistening like jewels. The speaker voices reverence for nature and God's creation, joining soul to earth in a tranquil meditation.
NOTICE is hereby given that I will apply to the Commissioners of Jefferson county at their June session 1891 for a license to sell malt spiritous and vinious liquors in less quantities than a quart at a time to be drank on the premises situated in the Third Ward on the north side of Main street between Mulberry and Jefferson streets No 229 in the city of Madison Jefferson county State of Indiana John Fidger apr 28w3t.
Jefferson county Indiana commissioners grant John G. Appel license petition for selling malt spirituous and vinous liquors in less than a quart on premises at 302 Mulberry and Second streets Third Ward Madison detailed as Bay Horse Saloon.
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