This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1882
Page
2
A prize of $10 will go to the person sending in the largest club outside Madison before June 1 1982 and $500 to the next largest club. Subscriptions must be prepaid. An agent is wanted for every post office in the county.
Kit Adams editor of the Evansville Saturday Argus is jailed on $300 bail for breaking open a case and stealing letters from Gottenberger and Payne, offices in the Argus building. The Courier and local figures denounce the act as dishonorable and compare it to a neighbor’s private papers taken for profit.
The Cincinnati Inquirer attack on Judge Downey is condemned as unjust. Indiana Democrats praise Downey as an exceptionally strong nominee favored by the party, noting Judge Hawk's prior service and Downey’s first ballot nomination amid party maneuvers. They foresee a future call to the highest honor.
The piece mocks Buck Terrell and Wm. Ht English as they push saving literature for the country. It accuses the government of spending vast sums to spread Bible in heathen lands and urges settling accounts with party bosses before the Lord.
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes probable attendance by key Republicans at the state convention. It lists Harrison Peele Dorsey and Dente as not expected to be present, while Lian Cate and Couiteau are also unlikely to attend.
The article notes Michael Garner of the Courier led the formation of a Republican Platform in Indianapolis. It praises his committee role on resolutions but complains the Courier's stance against prohibition is softened and its representative on the committee failed to influence the outcome.
The Vernon Banner is accused of lying about the Democratic stance. The platform calls for amendments to be submitted as the constitution prescribes, and critics urge readers to question partisan misrepresentation and seek accurate coverage.
The text defends Mrs Helen Gougar at the Democratic State Convention. It praises her intelligence especially on the prohibition plank and notes she represented the Ladies Christian Temperance Union seeking a submission plank. It quotes her courteous thanks after the plank was granted.
Washington correspondent notes that while Democrats in the House were sometimes clumsy on trivial issues they governed with careful thrift, contrasting with the prior Republican House. He praises their frugality and restraint in spending public money.
Grex G R Warren U S A died at his Rhode Island home after a court inquiry into his conduct at Five Forks found Gen Sheridan justified in reprimanding and removing him. The obituary notes his low spirits after the ruling and his subsequent death, lamenting the injustices faced by brave soldiers.
The panel requests evidence on Jeff Lovell based on statements by uhn McGregor and Frank Nodler. It alleges Lovell was jailed Saturday before a township election, released Monday with a voting ticket under Sheriff Demaree and handed to "Game" Thomas with threats of reimprisonment or release upon voting. Also invites Mac Stanley to testify on the matter.
A county political movement signals a People’s Ticket built from top county talent aimed at reform and honest administration. The ticket will emanate from the people and seek broad citizen endorsement while facing opposition from a rival slate with similar aims.
The editor and district sympathy hail Hon W H Hulman as vindicated from slander by a rival paper. They praise Judge Halman as honorable and upright and oppose unfair attacks. They defend his Congress bid but warn against grounds other than party loyalty.
The Mountain Evangelist, Rev. G Q Barnes, goes to Indianapolis by invitation of the MeridianStreet M E Church official board for a series of meetings. Barnes, famed for driving the Devil from Kentucky, plans to move on to Chicago after Indianapolis, though friends warn he may be in deep water.
The Department of the Interior has added 424 new clerks. A message titled My Dear Hubbell asks each clerk for a voluntary five dollar contribution to a fund intended to “save the country.” The stated goal is to raise only $2,120 more, while the clerks are described as very poor.
Mr Cuartas A Voarerr business manager of A Vogler Co known countywide for St Jacob’s Oil died at his Baltimore home on the 5th inst He was 31 and leaves a legacy of advertising success.
The Evansville News declines to back Hon. P. D. Baldwin due to radical prohibition stances but supports the remaining ticket. It notes Baldwin represents church and schoolhouse interests, signaling a Republican aligned opposition to him while maintaining broader support.
The Lawrence burg Register reports that it was unexpected that all could secure their preferences on the state ticket and expresses deep regret over the failure of Judge Downey and Bellamey Sutton. The piece notes they could not have been defeated by anyone but a very strong teen.
A speaker questions the Republican party for hiding dirty work behind church and schoolhouses and urges the public to confront the organization publicly to reveal its foul deeds.
The New Albany Ledger celebrates the completion of the Air Line Railroad linking New Albany with regional coal fields and rich agricultural areas of Southwest Indiana. The minister at St. Petersburg is instructed to arrange repatriation of DeLong and his crew.
A Chicago Times note recounts Mr Hubbell facing embarrassment in his bid for civil service reform. An appeal he sent to a Maine Government employee requesting aid was countered by a critic who wrote I will send you the money when Christ calls the Jews home. Hubbell remains undeterred in his reform efforts.
The Anti Prohibition League of Indiana met in Indianapolis and passed resolutions urging voters to support the Democratic party in November. They call on independent voters to join in the fight for personal liberty after the Republican State convention today.
Senator Stewart an Independent Republican candidate sent a letter to General Beaver Republican rival proposing a joint discussion on state issues at a mutually agreed venue. Stewart also plans to invite Pattizon Democratic candidate for Governor for similar discussions.
Advert reads Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a claim of dramatic relief. It urges asthma bronchitis hoarseness and lung conditions sufferers to obtain a trial bottle at a local drug store.
A compilation of short items reports recoveries and injuries. Mrs McClin survives after runaway team incident while editor J M Kerr assumes Hendricks County Gazette role. Hampers of arrests, burglaries, barn fires, drownings, and jail population updates appear with mentions of Wayne, Union, Monroe, and Decatur counties.
A collage of editorials and notices debates Democratic stance on prohibition and constitutional order. Mentions Henry M Golgar endorsement shifts, divorce petition in Scoville case, and commentary from multiple papers about 1884 presidential prospects and party strategy. Also cites tariffs, Egyptian policy, and taxation concerns shaping public opinion.
A stern-wheeler bound for Pittsburg and St. Louis backed too far at Fourth Street, got caught on the dam, and sank quickly. About 30 passengers were aboard including several women. life-saving crews evacuated everyone as tugs Depauw and Transit aided. The Buckeye State, owned by Pittsburgh and Cincinnati interests, had freight including iron and merchandise valued at thousands, with insurance in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati offices.
A brief notice states the weekly Herald costs 50 cents until January 1st.
Indignation meeting held by The Women's Nation Organization denounces the recent act restricting women from Interior Department clerical posts. Resolutions urge united action by women and labor groups, call on soldiers to defend widows and orphans, and demand equal rights under the American flag. Charlotte Smith elected president. Mary Barton Green secretary.
In Alexandria Aug 10 and Aug 14 reports detail Arabi Pasha loyalists and spies captured while English lines strengthen with earthworks beyond Manhalla Junction. British naval action and water supply measures accompany proclamations declaring Arabi Pasha a rebel. A new ministry formation in Alexandria envisages Cheri Pasha as prime minister amid Arabi support.
A testimonial extols a faithful wife and mother and promotes Electric Bitters as the sure remedy for disease. It claims the stomach and bowels should be cleansed and malaria poisons eliminated, touting the medicine as pure and inexpensive at fifty cents. Sold by C. FE. Heberhart.
Judge W T Filey of this State reports relief from severe rheumatism after using St Jacob s Oil, as published by the Springfield Republican.
Perry Frie of South Bend won the first grand medal at the Laporte grass hall shooting tournament. Chat Cochran of Laporte took second, M. Laupersstager of Elkhart earned third, and the sweep stakes cash went to Mr. Rogers of Elkhart. Representatives from towns between Toledo and Chicago attended.
Alfred Clowson near Connersville reports his five year old son as a weight prodigy with no surplus fat. He reportedly weighs eighty six pounds and can best any twelve year old in the county.
Madison Indiana city clerk James Roberts announces a special election in the Sixth Ward to fill the vacancy from Samuel W. Cochrane’s resignation. Polls open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 29 1882 with the same inspectors and rules as general elections.
Isaac Williams as administrator of the estate of Robert Williams files in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Indiana a petition asking for an order to sell real estate to repay debts. The hearing is set for September 4, 1882, at the Madison Court House.
Reported by WM Trow Patrick Wade and Totten Collins listing market prices for grains fruits and animal products with values for Bran Wheat Corn Oats Eggs Butter Potatoes Apples dried fruits beans molasses sugar and livestock plus calf skins and silk spools. Names include Aramgon and Philadelphia related buyers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.