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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1879
Page
2
A fragmented listing shows prices 0.25 and 0.40 and 0.60 and 0.75 cents per pound, indicating a scale of meat or produce costs. The OCR fragment lacks context on item names or dates but preserves the price points.
The piece attacks Radical leaders and officials over alleged 1873 Cincinnati ballot stuffing and perjury. It cites Butterworth, Thrall, Jim Brennen, and McGovern, accusing them of aiding unfair elections with federal money and bias toward Republicans, while lamenting the era of returning boards and repeaters.
In Indianapolis Judge Gresham denied James H. Wilkerson a new trial after his conviction for importing voters into Jennings county last fall. He is sentenced to $1000 fine and one year in Jeffersonville penitentiary. The writer defends the verdict while condemning alleged perjury by rival Democrats and vows political vengeance against the pair.
The New Albany Ledger Standard invites input from the Democratic county press on the next State convention. The Lawrenceburg Register favors Indianapolis for its facilities and hub status, while Madison is urged for its historic prominence and notable past delegates. New Albany is acceptable if a reconciliatory gesture is possible. Time suggested is late winter or early spring.
The Memphis Board of Health reports daily increases in yellow fever cases since the last issue. By Sunday twelve new cases and Monday five more were added, while the Howard Association cared for fifty six patients with eleven deaths and five convalescents.
The piece argues the Radical press offers no refutation of the Glover report and presses office-holders to explain alleged Treasury Department crimes. It warns against procrastination and urges prompt action and accountability from leaders.
The Seymour Democrat notes it will publish the names of subscribers who do not pay within thirty days or promise to pay. The writer doubts the method would work locally, noting many readers subscribe to support others and never intend to pay.
A quoted opinion argues the paper is unique in shaping Democratic family opinion and criticizes the S S for repeatedly losing influence when governing the family, noting that Republican rule followed under its nose.
Republican papers react strongly to the Treasury Department findings. The Glover investigation shows Radicals allegedly looted most government assets. Only the Capitol building and a few fixtures remained, according to Mr. Glovers committee report.
Elsewhere in this paper we publish a letter from Prof T 4 Charlton of Vincennes. He offers practical ideas on Hanover College governance and is regarded as one of the state’s best educators.
The text warns that if Jeff Davis pursues similar overtures as Longstreet Ackerman Key and Mosby he will easily gain the congratulations of the Radical faction and be offered an office. It portrays political pressure to align with the Radical party for advancement.
Dr Blackburn won the Kentucky governorship last Monday by a 40000 vote majority. The result marks a decisive victory in the state’s political contest with Blackburn replacing the outgoing incumbent.
Indiana farmers face a harvest projection of 300 million bushels of wheat, reflecting strong yields across the state. Officials note favorable growing conditions and widespread field readiness as the season progresses toward harvest.
A Vincennes letter reviews the city as Indiana's oldest, notes George Rogers Clark’s capture era, and mentions Hanover College leadership changes with praise for Dr. Thomas and Prof. Young. It covers local industries, crops, and a Madison soldiers reunion, plus a humorous Paris dispatch and Queen Isabella comparison.
The New York Journal of Commerce details coinage of silver dollars from 1794 to 1877 and copper cents from 1793 to 1857. It lists yearly mintages, rarity notes for 1793 to 1804, and indicates trade dollars coinage 1873–1877. The Oil City Derrick comment compares Earth’s rotation to Mexico in a unrelated note.
For speedy cure of consumption and related throat and lung diseases, Dr Krxe's New Discovery is praised by physicians clergy and press. Trial bottle free of cost or regular size for $1.00, sold by J E C F Harper Madison 841 (5).
The arnica salve proclaims best in the world for cats bruises ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents a box sold by J E C F Harper Madison 837 Chew Jackson's beat sweet navy tobacco 8 37 ly.
Advertises Sellers Liver Pills as a remedy for fatigue chills headache backache dizziness fever and a coated tongue. Claims include that liver failure causes toxins in blood with warnings of danger if not treated. Dr Oakley of Detroit and Andrew Sarver of Joilet report cures after use. Sold by all druggists price two cents R E Sellers & Co Pittsburgh.
An 19th century advertisement claims Lindsey's Blood Searcher can purge blood diseases from head to toe, cures scrofula erysipelas and other ailments, is a vegetable tonic, and guaranteed by sellers in Pittsburgh with distribution by H. Firth. The notice urges buyers to verify the company name on the wrapper.
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