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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1882
Page
3
Local items include new postmaster at Maulkner, Trinity church social success, visitors to the city, illnesses of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wagner, and camp meeting attendance. Mentions of Rev Epwanp Brabity’s New York trip, Schooley family in Kentucky, and Weyer & Barton starting in Kansas City. Also notes on Graste, Frank Wuartox, Prof Marr y, frame cottage sale, Water Works engineer Weatherford, and farming news from Hanover area.
A roundup of city news reports residents visiting relatives in Cincinnati and Dupont, new library additions at Second Presbyterian, a fire at Frank Wherry’s residence with minor damage, local hires and resignations at Trow & Co and Adams Express, pensions office clerks named, property sale by Samuel Cochran, and contract awards for Government work on Lock No. 4 Kentucky River.
On Monday August 7 1882 at 4 o clock a.m. Jesse Ruth infant daughter of David and Annie Wilkins died of cholera infantum aged twelve months and twenty four days. The Carrollton Democrat reports an inquiry into the mental condition of Mrs Louisa Hinton before Magistrate Cravens Mayor Smith and Dr McCoy with an application for admission to the insane asylum.
The text notes hard rains last week left muddy towns, but Norwirtt now has dry streets. The grand jury indicted Nicholas Miller for assault and battery with intent to commit murder in the second degree. Miller was arraigned before Judge Allison last Saturday and pleaded not guilty. He awaits trial.
Sir J. Hamilton plans a move to Minnesota as Foster and Coloway dissolve their partnership. Saloon keeper Erwanp Genes dies. Harry Child buys Rekebrandt’s cigar store on Main Cross. George Forthover loses fingers in factory accident. Gossom recovers from stab wound. Taulman jailed after election day stabbing. Buckeye State freights insured. G.A.R. investigates Dike. Jos. Hurry injured at Godfrey & Wolf factory. Iva G wins 2:28 trotting stake. Diep, Appel obituary. Krete maimed thumb. surprise party for Mrs Marks. Mrs Goldenburg dies in Vevay. oil fire nearly hurts a city girl. Jos. Venus and Talitha Meyers wed with J. Y. Allison officiating.
A Henap representative inspected the market last Saturday noting 141 stands outside the market house selling vegetables and related goods while 14 for meat supply four dozen four teens under market house. vegetables are abundant and cheap though sellers say profits are slim and the poor on short rations rejoice at nature's bounty.
The Democratic State Central Committee held a full meeting with many prominent politicians present. Officers elected were Chairman Joseph E. McDonald, Secretary Joseph L. Reiley, and Treasurer John P. Frenzel. A list of committee members by county was read, including names from Warrick Greene Jennings Decatur Monroe Randolph Marion Park etc.
George E Stanley died after a week of sickness at age 46. He served in the Third Indiana cavalry and left a wife and one child. he held a $1000 life policy with the Odd Fellows mutual association. His funeral was held on Second street Tuesday. Julia Burger, a milliner for Mrs McHenry, died at 6am after tumor surgery in Springfield Ohio. mourned by many. Mrs Bens Rozems died Monday evening after brief illness. post mortem may be held to determine cause.
Around eleven on Saturday night a fire damaged the old Bunker Hill building on Mulberry street. The unoccupied frame structure owned by Louis Roesk suffered heavy upper-floor damage and may be irreparable. Suspected arson started in a back stairway.
The 4th Kentucky Confederate regiment led by H L Giltner will hold a reunion at Bedford Springs starting September 10. Surviving members from Cols Johnson Clay and Jesse will join the old Fourth, inviting all veterans in blue or gray to attend. Speakers will be among the best, promising a merry camp life. Mr Dalmazzo of the Vevay Democrat visited the city last Friday and spoke with the Herald.
A humorous tale recounts George the handsome town clerk whose flirtatious luck waned after a misread request for hose in a general store. He parried with bold sales talk, offering a garden hoe at 75 cents, sparking embarrassment as the customer chose to leave without purchasing.
The Aug 14 1882 list shows names A to W of expecting mail in Marison with both gentlemen and ladies and notes that uncalled letters become Dead Letter Office items after one month. John W. Link P. M. warns about postal rules and Bryant Wilson of Shelbyville injures his eye from a wheat beard incident.
Frank Howe fired a shotgun blast at two boys who climbed a fence to steal fruit from Capt. Silas Q. Howe's property. Charles Verdon sustained shoulder injuries from the shot. Dr. Forshee treated the wound. Howe aimed to frighten trespassers amid repeated intrusions.
The Black Diamond Society rents the Mrs. Rinne residence on Mulberry Street to establish a home for homeless children and orphans, aiming to receive residents by September first. Citizens are urged to donate clothing and furniture this week between 2 and 4 p.m. at the site.
The Jackson county Teachers Institute opened Monday morning at the City High School. President Atkinson of Moore's Hill College led with prayer. LB Mount was elected secretary and a good attendance was expected. Professors Jenka of Moore’s Hill College, Marten superintendent, and Lawrence principal, will attend through the week.
Lancaster defends his stance against a Courier piece signed 10th Precinct. He questions the accuracy of claims about delegate selection in the 10th precinct, alleging low voter turnout and possible unfairness. He calls for candor and accountability from Mr. Crozier and the author.
A reader’s letter in 61. Seitler critiques both papers for fairness. The Star is accused of bias while the Courier is accused of whitewashing Republican misdeeds. The writer would favor the Courier in a committee assignment.
Official reports state the post office department lost 10,170,337 dollars and 57 cents in the last year. Authorities doubt the theory that the loss was due to stamp washing. Advertisement promotes a urinary disease remedy priced at one dollar from Depot-Swormstedy Co.
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