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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1880

Page

3

Advertiser Notice and State Ticket Nominations

Local ad rate info and job office services are offered by the Herald. The piece lists multiple Indiana state ticket candidates including Isaac P. Gray for Lieutenant Governor John G. Shanklin for Secretary of State Mallon D. Manson for Auditor William Fleming for Treasurer Thomas W. Woollen for Attorney General Gabriel Schmuck for Clerk Augustus N. Martin for Superintendent Alexander C. Goodwin for Judge Third District John T. Scott and James A. S. Mitchell for Supreme Court seats.

Isaac P. Gray Randolph County John G. Shanklin Vanderburg Co Thomas W. Woollen Johnson Co Supreme Court Gabriel Schmuck Perry County Augustus N. Martin Wells County Alexander C. Goodwin Clark Co Seis Court Third John T. Scott Vigo County Fifth James A. S. Mitchell Elkhart Co

Political slate for Fourth District officials listed

For Representative William 8. Holman of Dearborn. for Auditor Israel Fowler. for Clerk Napoleon B. McKay. The terse ticket names the candidates and their offices without additional context or dates.

William 8. Holman Dearborn

Pressburg death and county news from Owen Kentucky

Andrew Minor died at Pressburg on Thursday last. Kate Mippeton was beaten in Cleveland on Friday. Mrs Was Johnson died near Bryantsburg on Friday night. The census shows Owen county population up 3057. Sixteen wagons were in market Saturday morning. Scott county Democrats start campaign in Lexington next Saturday. Eowa Elliot died recently in Wellington Kansas. Harvest Home of the Saluda Farmers Association set for August 21 at Tryus Rosert Crai. Emma Conway died near Volga from paralysis at age 77. Taz Madison Cornet Band to play at Jefferson County Agricultural Society fair. Garfield Guards formed after Garfield and Arthur Club meeting.

Emma Conway Volga

Farmers praise Walker Boots durability and leather quality

Farmers who wore genuine Walker Boots last season report high durability and plan to wear no other boot. They emphasize solid leather construction, no substandard soles, and warranty against ripping. 124 railroad tickets offered to the Great West via the O A Short Line at low cost by R P Gahr in Madison Indiana.

Great West R. P. Gahr Second Street Mulberry West Madison Ind

Dentist Survives Street Attack in Charlestown Foot Race

In Charlestown Clark County a dentist was attacked by a woman and chased through town during a street race. He escaped with his life though lives in constant fear of a possible second assault, the North Vernon Sun reports.

The North Vernon Sun Charlestown Clark County Joux McIntyre Dora Stickley East Fifth Street Dora

Accidental Injury At Alpha Involving Fork and Thigh

A young man named Morton Howard slipped while stacking straw near Alpha Scott County and a three tined pitch fork pierced his thigh four inches below the groin and struck bone. Deputy residents were awakened by a loud noise from the Alpha area. Fin Wilson cried out over the loss of a garden full of snap beans stolen by a tramp. Rev Edward Braney, Christ Church rector, returns shortly after two months south of the Atlantic coast where sea air and bathing aided his health and ministry.

Wali David Tobias Alpha Scott County Morton Howard Deputy Fin. Wilson Epward Braney Christ Church

Blondel Plans Carrrllton Swim Excursion Ends In Low Turnout

A swimmer named Blondel advertised a Sunday afternoon steamer excursion to Carrollton aboard the J C Abbott. He proposed swimming twelve miles from Carrollton to this city, but only three excursionists appeared and the event ended quietly.

Blondel J.C. Abbott Carrollton

Suspected Dr Park Soap Market Claim

An advertisement touts Dr Park’s Susphited Soap as a superior sanitary soap priced like ordinary laundry soap. It claims unique merits and lists John W. Scott and grocers as sellers.

Costa John W. Scott’s

Tragic Farm Accident Claims Life of Young Louis Betcher

A lap accident on a Kentucky farm near Lo custy-Gerroll county killed Louis Betcher, four years old, while he rode a threshing scene on Thos Bridley's property. He climbed a wheat stack and slipped onto a fork handle, causing fatal injuries. The incident occurred Tuesday week around 8 PM.

Louis Betcher Locusty-Gerroll County Thos Bridley

State Capitol Corner Stone Offer Prompts County Plans

The Board of State House Commissioners announces laying the cornerstone of the new State Capitol on September 28. Counties may deposit memorials in a 12 by 10 inch by 1/16 inch space, with a September 1 deadline to accept the offer.

Board of State House Commissioners Indrana Pouts Jo Thos. Graham Jefferson County Ind State House John M. Gordon

Twenty-Eighth Jefferson County Fair Opens Beech Grove Park

The Jefferson County Agricultural Society announces the twenty-eighth annual fair at Beech Grove Park starting Tuesday 24th inst and lasting five days. Premiums abound across departments with strong premiums for five-stock exhibitions and expected large displays of horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry. Farmers and merchants are urged to participate and obtain premium lists from Secretary Gam S Taylor.

Jefferson County Agricultural Society Beech Grove Park Gam S.taylor

Old settlers meeting at Paris Crossing lists 70 plus attendees

The North Vernon Plaindealer lists attendees aged 70 and over from the Paris Crossing old settlers gathering. Names include Zephaniah Loyd 74 Mary Glosser 73 Samuel Applegate 81 George Hartanck 72 and others with ages from 70 to 87. Speakers included Zephaniah Loyd A Andrews Elder Bacon Smith and D M Hill.

North Vernon James Jordan D. M. Hill Adam Brower Samuel Wilder Thos. Dryden Col. A. Andrews L. W. Lawler Mary Sprague Jesse Tate J. H. Fewel Stephen Day David McClain Abner Green Delilah Solander

Mrs Harriet Scove Alling dies after long illness

Mrs Harriet Scove Alling wife of Charles Alling dies Thursday afternoon at age 41 after months of lingering illness. She was a kindly unselfish Christian woman beloved by husband children and the social circle. Funeral held Friday at 4 pm with pallbearers Judge Allison E P Weyer Sam Cochran Thomas A Pogue Gavin K Lodge O A Fitch R W Hubbard Thomas Graham.

Harriet Scove Alling Chas, Alling Judge Allison E. P. Weyer Sam’ Cochran Thos. A. Pogue Gavin K. Lodge O. A. Fitch R. W. Hubbard Thos Graham

Horn Blowing Contest Awards Cup to Vernon Band

Paris Crossing report on the horn blowing match at the old settlers meeting notes two cornet bands from Madison and Vernon competing for a silver cup. Vernon earns the prize as judges cite Madison’s two visiting professors not affiliated with their band.

Paris Vernon Banner Old Settlers Madison T. W. Wright Vernon L. G. Hudson N. B. McKay J. B. Smith G. F. Whiteett Columbus Louisville

Outbreak at Milton Polls Ends in Knife Fight and Attack

A fight at Milton Kentucky polls ended with Bonaparte Smith a Black man stabbed by John Hornman a white man after a dispute with Amen Fox. Smith lay in precarious condition as a skull fracture and possible death were reported. The piece also notes a large family birthday gathering for Aunt Annie Gordon, Sunday excursions from multiple towns, and unruly city fights including an attack by a man named Bob Williams during a camp meeting train voyage.

Milton Bonaparte Smith Amen Fox Smith Fox John Hornman Hornman Sallie Carney Warsaw Vevay, &c Shallcross Louisville Jeffersonville North Vernon Camp Meeting Vevay Madison Bob Williams

Democratic ratification meeting and barbecue at Lagrange KY

A large crowd attended the Democratic ratification meet and barbecue at Lagrange, Oldham County, Kentucky, on Wednesday last. Over five thousand people heard speeches from J C B Blackturn, E J McDermot, A J Berry, Major Kinney, Col Keigwin and others. Ample dinner was provided for all.

Lagrange Oldham County J. C Blackturn E. J. McDermot A. J. Berry Major Kinney Col. Keigwin

Life of Gen Hancock by Forney to be published

The Hutchard Bros publishing house of Cincinnati plans a forthcoming life of Gen Winfield Hancock written by his longtime friend Hon. John W. Forney. The volume will cover Hancock career and include a life of Hon. Wm. H. English. It will be sold by subscription and aims for large sales.

Lutchard Bros Cincinnati Gen Hancock Olltime John W. Forney White House Col. Forney America Wm. H. English

Jefferson Co Agricultural Society 28th Annual Fair Dates

Jefferson County Agricultural Society announces its 28th annual fair from August 24 to 28 1830 with no games of chance allowed on the grounds. For premium lists address G S Taylor Secretary. President W P Graham.

G. S. Taylor

Whisky Vaughn eludes arrest after Carpentale chase

Marshal Olsen pursued the notorious Whisky Vaughn in Carpelaley Thursday afternoon. Vaughn fled after a confrontation, the pistol misfired, and he remains at large. Nearby, Nelure Allen, 12, died of diphtheria in Fairview, Switzerland County, with burial in Springdale Cemetery. Mr. Merwin Prixpie, former North Madison resident and Jefferson County Poor Farm superintendent, died in Indianapolis on the prior Tuesday.

Carpetalley Olsen Vaughn Ran Nelure J. W. Allen Fairview Switzerland County Springdale Merwin Prixpie North Madison Jefferson County Poor Asylum Indianapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. S. Moen & Son Haye S. S. Moffett & Son the Herald Indiana Herald Jefferson Franklin Sanders Marion County Mallon D. Manson, Montgomery Co Willian Fleming Allen County Congressional Lowin G. Leland Israel Fowler Napoleon B. McKay John W. Scott Calvin Cisco William Marquis, M Harry Jackson Benjamin C. Mayfield Fifth Judicial Circuit Louis O. Schroeder Andrew Minor Pressburg Kate Mippeton Cleveland Was. Johnson Bryantsburg Owen County Lexington Eowa R. K. Elliot This County Wellington Kansas Saluda Farmers’ Association Tryus Rosert Crai Anna Roberts Esq. Johnson Taz Madison Cornet Jeffernon County Agricultural Society Garfield and Arthur Club Garfield Guards Kentucky River Carr Alex. Tuomrsey Hanover Township S. W. Pritchard Madison Township Scottsburg DR. Park State Capitol John Stackhouse Sam Cochran Central Avenue Edward Claflin Stackhouse Claflin A. J. Fisher Jivery Main Cross Street East Walnut Lafayette Troxell Traveered Insurance Company Hartford Lafayette Couner Annie Gordon Shelby Township Sally Gordon Winfield Beott Hancock Jefferson Co. Agricultural Society W. P. Graham, Pres’t John Jesse Calloway’s Mr. Jesse Milton Township Brooksburg J. P. Kestner North Walnut Street Arno Schmidt Etta Stietenroth Messrs J. R. Kestner Nicholaa Foltz Second Baptist Church Alex. W. Smith W. H. Brown J. H. Sanders Robert Sanders Bryan Chapel Arcade Boot and Shoe Store Madison and Vicinity N.siersdorfer &Son TIFE Walker Boot OT Hinds C. C. Cornett’s East Main Cross St. Madison Henry C. Firth East Main Cross St Craig & Bro Madison, Mnd Gavitt’s C. T. Branham Weber W T. Friedley Madison, Inn Masonic Temple FE. R. Wilson BG. Hay Wilsin & Hay Attorney Atf Law Fice Madison, ND Sean Tf Central Hotel Second Aml Mulberry Street John Kraut State of Said County Third Ward Main Street Main Cross Second Streets City of David Humphreys State OF Indi Jefferson Cov Ana Weircuit Court Lucy McCarty Edward Milligan Parthena Milligan Abner P. Lott J. F. Bellamy Pi'fi’s Atty’s Democratic Central Committee Sanxay’s Block Jos. T. Brashear L. C. Jones Sec’y Madison Library Association Aaid County Fourth Ward West Street Jeferson County John A. Fpidger H. B. Mabrey Third Streete Aine Jeffron County State of Indiana Gald County Main Croas Walter Oemith Alling & Lodge Belfont Nails Alling &2 Lodge Doors Nadia Commissioners’ Court of Mulberry Street Edward Zeiser Commissioners’ Court Second JoSewon County Conrad Keaut
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