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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1882
Page
3
Trow & Co produced 2545 barrels of flour last week while local clerks and residents saw resignations moves and arrivals. Baptisms and church events at Trinity Church were noted along with several relocations and new appointments in Owensboro and nearby.
George Kraut son of Christ Kraut is home from Cincinnati for a two-week absence. He works for Shillito and Co. in a good position. Laycock McCrain and Co. advertise the Model Bed Spring now made and sold in our city. Henry Hoffstadt, visiting St Louis Mich for opera notes, provides a full description of the popular summer resort. Grand jurors drawn for the Circuit Court term are William D. Kanier, S. Moffett, W. B. Swarmstedt, A. B. Smith, James Corya, and James Hill.
Rain last Monday boosts corn growth promising a bountiful year for farmers and the broader community. Madison received a colorful city banner presented by local businessmen with Capt. Vanosdol giving the speech. Prof. J. W. Canpweth, former Seymour superintendent, elected Vice-President and Professor at Moores Hill college. Col. Alex Hogeland’s talk to city youth was postponed due to being detained in Louisville.
The advertisement proclaims Ayer’s Ague Cure as a positive remedy for fever and ague and all malarial disorders. It claims the medicine is entirely free from quinine arsenic or other injurious drugs and calls it a chemical and medical triumph of the age.
A balloon launched on the evening of the 18th by Alois Holstein and John Miller from a hill east of the city was recovered on farmer Weaver’s land about nine miles north west. Local bricklayers Prather Bremer Austermehle Deistel Schwalmeir Medlicott and Devine left Vevay last Monday to work on four iron fronts there. Trustee An Roberts of Smyrny visited the city last Saturday and predicts fifteen bushels of wheat per acre in his township. Hay crops are strong and oats show only light rust damage.
Dr Roy the Hindoo preacher and lecturer spoke in our city last Saturday drawing attention to his talks. An argument occurred Monday noon on the Main Cross corner between Billy Prather and Ben Porter over a remark, with no injuries and both parties parting friends. Mrs Fannie EX McQuion died Saturday morning at her father’s residence after a long illness. funeral at Main Cross Street residence Sunday at 9, Rev. Mr. Adkinson officiating.
J. W. Novus, a prominent grocer, marked his 37th birthday with gifts from family friends. Adison Cushing presented a gold headed cane via Mrs Notter’s uncle, and his wife gifted a thousand dollar share in the Monte Grande gold mine. A fire in A Maas rag-room caused minor burns to Novus as crews doused flames. the building suffered only rag damage.
Farmers in Madison can buy Pure Bone Meal at Craig & Brothers Grocery. They offer the largest stock and lower prices than any local house. A grand picnic will be hosted by Mr. W A Marshall in his grove west of Bryantsburg next Saturday with a guaranteed good time for attendees.
Complimentary notices praise Hox W J Jonson as a fine young man and deserving more than a nominal candidacy with no real election chance.
Edward Dohl died July 24 at his son in law Samuel Tibbitt’s residence in Volga. An 87 year old who moved to the county in 1848, he long served as a Cincinnati public school teacher. The piece notes swift judicial action by Justice Cravens’ court in recent weeks.
Miss Lucy Rodgers and Miss Marie Pitcher, described as two of Madison's most intelligent and interesting ladies, passed through North Vernon yesterday en route to Chicago where they will spend the summer, visiting friends and riding along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Andrew Bennett of near Olive Branch Church area was seriously injured by an accidental shotgun discharge while handling the weapon Sunday morning at John Yonker’s home. A detailed report from Chida provides the precise circumstances of the incident.
Local bed makers Laycock McCrain & Co report about three thousand pounds of feathers on hand and last year shipped over 150000 pounds to Europe. They trade feathers for their Model Springed beds praised for comfort and ease surpassing rivals.
A colored man named Booth living near Graysville in the township’s western corner lost his home and most belongings to a fire last Sunday night. His wheat crop stored in an adjacent building was also destroyed. The community deeply sympathizes with him in his sorrow.
The City of Madison completed its maiden voyage to Cincinnati last Wednesday in eight hours and forty minutes, a strong time given the water level. Several local citizens traveled by invitation of the company and returned aboard the States the following evening. The ship will soon enter regular service.
The paper notes the editor’s temporary departure invites Ring bosses to meet and seize more manuscript exposing correspondents. It warns A B members to act quickly to avoid dangerous delays. A brawl at Mart Hylan’s saloon injures Millard Schoolcraft. Christchurch ladies enjoy a moonlight ferry ride on Capt Abbott’s boat with 200 aboard and Hollis’ orchestra playing.
A list shows postal letter advertisements with addressees and a Dead Letter Office note. An obituary for Mrs Eliza A Cunliffe details birth in 1810, marriage in 1833, nine children, long residence in the county, Methodist then Baptist faith, and burial after July 25, 1882.
Major Will McKee Dunne proposes a handsome gift to the city through Joshua Schofield. A fountain would be built at Main Cross and Broadway, with a portion of Broadway possibly converted into a public park, creating a new pleasant resort.
A publishers notice announces a new home song There’s a Little Vacant Chair available by mail for 35 cents from Brainard’s Sons Cleveland or Chicago The item is part of a broader column detailing a near fatal knife fight on lower Second Street involving Patrick Hughes and John Lyona and a missing person case for Josephus Rodgers with a suspected body found near Brooksburg.
In Garfield Pennsylvania a new oil town faces water shortages. No local supply exists and residents must fetch water from a distant spring at sixty cents per barrel, while oil sells for fifty six cents. Water vendors refuse trade of a barrel for a barrel of oil.
The Atkins Arkansas News notes the Dr J Ayer Ague Cure advertised in the issue. It praises the medicine as a safe vegetable composition free from quinine or minerals and claims it combats malarial and miasmatic disorders effectively. The paper urges readers to trust the remedy and acknowledges Dr Ayer & Co. for producing a valuable medicine.
Cone to Rest. Warner Ford aged forty died at home near Wirt on the 25th inst. Mrs Tarpy mother in law of Mr Thomas Golden died at his residence last Wednesday evening. Mrs C Cheatham widow of Col Robert Cheatham died at his Plum Street home last Wednesday.
Patentees claim territorial US rights for manufacture and sale with limited state rights sold. Advertises transparent terms with profit potential and assurances of legitimacy. Invites capitalists to call at Laycock McArann & Co on Second Street near Central Hotel.
A political pamphlet narrative argues for corrupt party fundraising from Army and Navy personnel. It claims Hubbell could target officers and Marines in Alexandria and beyond to extract money, threatening duty and promotions to pressure responses in 1884. The piece frames such tactics as a harmful, retaliatory plot against service members.
Hon M C Butler of South Carolina complimented Indiana’s Senators in a conversation with Joshua H Schofield. He praised Mr Voorhees as the smartest politician in the country and a big souled generous fellow, and General Harrison as brainy and genial, respected by colleagues and kindly in manner.
A brief notice stating the weekly Herald is offered until January 1st at a price of 60 cents, inviting readers to subscribe or renew before the deadline.
Letter from Miron denounces the Jefferson county ring and Bossism. He cites Cochran's settlement for 1 500 with bondsmen reduced nearly 1 000, questions the Board of Commissioners and calls for reform in the Republican party. He accuses local leaders of serving a few and harming taxpayers.
A Madison correspondent writes from St Louis in 1882 praising the city. He notes sociable locals, generous hospitality from hotels, and free omnibus service to depots. He mentions a Bay City visitor improving after twelve days here and affordable lodging options from four to five dollars weekly.
Elizabeth Wilson and others report illnesses and home visits from China to Kentucky. Martin Salyers returns from Franklin for the summer. A shooting near Olive Branch church injures fifteen year old Andrew Bennett when a gun discharged after being leaned on a bush. Dr. Lewis treats the wound, removing skull fragments as the community prays for recovery.
Louisville gun dealer Joseph Griffith and Sons filed a deed of assignment last Thursday showing liabilities of 16000 dollars and assets of 25000 dollars.
A late London dispatch reports Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan of Chicago will be elevated as cardinal in the next consistory. Born in County Tipperary in 1829, he studied at Dunboyne, was ordained in 1855 in St. Louis, and led the Nashville diocese before becoming Chicago’s first archbishop. He will remain archbishop while receiving the cardinal hat.
The largest and finest fine of staple and fancy groceries is offered at Craig and Brothers with low living prices.
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