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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1882
Page
3
The city announces the forthcoming opening of the largest and most attractive stock collection ever shown to the public. Officials urge residents to attend and view the diverse items, priced to appeal to collectors and general shoppers alike.
The item details scattered community notes including Democrats urged to distribute the Herald, Mr Peren Gaur and wife traveling to Green Lake Wisconsin, the Verdon property purchase by Thomas Clark, a call for dry weather, a wedding of Mr Wittonin and Miss Nellie Stackhouse, the City of Madison steamer voyage, an insurance covered fire damage incident, and a brick injury to Alex Mantz during a disturbance.
Daxter Hartwent and Nelson Hartwent hauled a monster thirty pound catfish from under a rock near their father's Graham township mill-dam last Thursday. The brothers seized the fish with their hands. Wa. Vancny was arraigned before Judge Allison last Monday, fined ten dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail for bribing the prosecuting witness Mary Gray against Barney Gray.
Last Friday afternoon a country team ran along the corner of Third and West streets. They damaged Mrs. Shilito's fence and battered Dr. Hutchings' iron fence causing considerable damage before stopping at Mr. I. B. Rea's livery stable.
Crowds gather along the river bank to watch The City of Madison enter Cincinnati on a down trip. The steamer completed the run from Cincinnati in six hours forty five minutes with seven landings and showed rapid speed. The vessel then ran from Louisville to the wharf in four hours and a quarter, earning local pride. Local shipyard payroll supports about 1000 ar week and may build another boat next spring with help from Mail Line Company.
The Grange Jubilee and Famer's Exhibiting Association plans its sixth annual meeting at their grounds four miles north of Madison from September 13 to 15. Exhibits include competing and non competing classes, with entry fees raised to fund premiums. An old relic department will compare ancient and modern times. Purdue's Prof H Wiley will speak on Agriculture. Prominent speakers and local talent will present addresses and Prof Wildman will lead music daily.
Hon. Charles L. Jewett departed from Madison for Belfast aboard the Scythia on the 2nd inst. He planned a summer in the East but followed a New York friend to accompany him on legal business in Ireland. He expects to return in time to support the campaign and visit Democratic strongholds.
Mr Geo F Harper foreman of the Milton Frea Press received a French flower named after its bloom last Monday. Donor Miss Ida S Varble Oldham Ky signs as Little Rosebud and exhibits the plant at his father's drug store drawing attention. The flower is a fine French species and inspires amused notes.
Wirttast D. Suutiway, a type of this office, rusticates in Graham township this county as a guest of Masters John and Ed, sons of Capt. Dick Nugent.
City council in regular session discusses leasing the city wharf, bids, and a nuisance petition over bone dust on West street. Reports show a $13,222.87 August balance and a $508.76 deficit in water expenditures. Several members absent, and a Sixth Ward vacancy to be filled by election.
A dated postal list from Lyn, Jefferson County, Aug 24 shows names for advertised letters including Robinson, Alexander, Bird, Canion, Grithee, Hanson, Humphreys, Harvey, Handy, Harr, Kniter, James Monroe, Murphy, Morrison, O'Brien, Pryer, McCarty, Royce, Tom, Wath, plus several Misses and Mses. To claim, call for "Advertised Letters" with the list date. unclaimed within one month goes to Dead Letter Office. general delivery letters will be advertised each Monday. John W. Link, P.M.
Report describes a bitter clash on West Street as ring bosses battle to prevent shedding of block and protect stakes amid ongoing disputes. No items reported missing as officials note full force used to maintain control.
Last Monday forenoon Thad Gossom and Ed Taulman fought at the Milton polls. Gossom was severely cut in the temple, Taulman fled, then returned after learning Gossom was not seriously hurt. Taulman later stood with his side of the river as the incident concluded.
Mr Wm Buchanan aged 87 voted after walking four miles to the polls last Monday. While dining at the hotel he collapsed and died from apoplexy.
Warares and Meppox, popular grocers, report steady sales growth as their business expands. They invite customers to visit the store and promise attentive service and a pristine firm environment.
Being the Patentees we own the Territorial right of the United States for the Manufacture and sale of the Celebrated Model Spring Bed. We will sell County or State rights at low figures on reasonable terms. There is no trick in this business. It is honorable thrifty and legitimate. Good business men with money and nerve can make small fortunes in a few years. We invite capitalists to call and see the matter before them. We guarantee ten times the percent they can realize elsewhere. References available. Laycock McArann & Co. Second Street near Central Hotel.
Last Sunday evening at Madison wharf a citizen named Ievae Bare fled to stay aboard a boat and two companions Rob White and Wil Ely tried to rescue him. Ely climbed aboard but White and Bare disappeared downstream as the craft pulled away. Church festival at Monzis Chapel August 15 1882 to aid the Brooksburg church with supper and ice cream. A fatal stabbing occurred last Saturday near Drennen Kentucky as Lowden fought Collins who claimed self defense. Reverend R T Mathews has joined the Richmond street church in Cincinnati. Henry Horrsrapt and wife enjoy a stay at Springs in St Louis Michigan. John Chambers of Smyrna township aged eighty three. James Starp departed for Texas.
Farmers take notice. Littlejohn and Co advertises bone meal free of marble dust or plaster and emphasizes four force feed drill models including two superior options. They stock sulky plows from John Deere Gil pin Sulky Weir and Furst Bradley plus multiple sulky and implement options at Malison, Ind.
The note emphasizes that a steady milk supply is crucial for an infant, and Liebig Malt Extract is highlighted as the remedy ensuring constant nourishment.
The Madison Indiana will of Nathan Powell bequeaths to wife Mary Francis Powell the home and furnishings plus 300000 dollars in stocks and securities. Real and personal property are divided into seven equal shares for seven children with advances counted to equalize. Executors named are Mary Francis Powell Wm H Powell and Richard W Hubbard with no bonding required. Will dated December 8 1875 and signed in presence of witnesses.
Correspondence condemns Garber and party rings, urging voters to reject corrupt tactics. It stresses the need for independent candidates and accountability, warning of endless patronage and debt while calling for a return to principled Republican values and a broad political coalition.
A critique addresses German and Irish voters in the Republican county and township ranks. It recalls past nominations and defeats of German or Irish Republicans and urges Citizens to demand real inclusion and rewards beyond the polls. The author calls for justice.
In 1864 on a Owossa to Lansing run Senator Zach Chandler reveals his identity to two wary riders who brag of wagering with a "blood-letter" and warn him to keep quiet as they claim to have already paid $22 plus a silver watch to see his hand.
The field crops including wheat and barley suffered from wet weather. Andy Lottepeich jokes about the crop while Andy Bennett recovers from injuries. The late rains promise the corn, and residents urge the Commissioners to repair the bridge to prevent further damage.
Friday July 21 meeting organized the People's Reunion to be held annually at the New Washington Fairgrounds. W L Barnes elected president, A W Samiha secretary, H M Bower treasurer, and a broad board with J Colvin and others. First reunion set for August 19. invitation extended to all including Jefferson residents. aims include speakers, music, and exhibit of produce.
The notice touts the Superior Grain and Fertilizer Drill as the only continuous force feed drill that will consistently force fertilizer and feed through the drill. It advertises wagons plows straw cutters and various farm machines at low prices and urges farmers to see Walter Scott to save money and avoid buying unsatisfactory equipment.
The advertisement touts Craig & Brothers as offering the largest and finest line of staple and fancy groceries at the lowest living prices for customers seeking value and selection.
China notes the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John Starks died last Thursday. In town, Mr. John Hoeffling is adding to a house, Mr. Frank Martwell is building a new wood-shed, and Mr. J Niklaus is constructing a new corn-crib.
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