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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1880
Page
3
Advertises a wagon mower grain fertilizing and seed sower drill for sale in Jinan. Claims high quality bone dust and favorable financial appeal to buyers who inspect stock before purchase.
A newspaper notice displays candidate names for local offices in Madison Indiana. For Treasurer John W. Scott Sheriff Calvin Cisco Coroner William Marquis M D Surveyor Harry Jackson and Middle District Commissioner Benjamin C Mayfield are named.
The 1879 Madison affair looms with affidavits detailing Jim Brennen’s alleged plan to substitute Republican for Democratic tickets at the 1878 election. Witnesses describe payments totaling hundreds of dollars, threats against Brennen’s wife Julia, and conspirators including John W. Linck and R. F. Nugent, as Brennen seeks $88 for services.
The narrative details alleged ballot tampering, payments, and schemes linked to Nugent and others. It covers travel to Ireland, letters published in the Courier, meetings with officials including Judge Allison, and testimonies on forgery and fraud. Brennen’s insanity defense is described and a verdict of not insane is noted.
Local store promotes bacon lard butter eggs sugar coffee pickles and more at low prices. Includes Montaseee and other staples in a brief, promotional notice.
The Jefferson County Sunday School Convention met at Monroe Church with sessions Aug 31 to Sept 13 at various towns including Canaan Mudlick Dupont Hopewell Center School House Graysville Kent Hanover and Monroe Church. Rev J W Mellender presided. speakers included Rev J A Kennedy Judge Allison Rev A Scott and others. Attendees praised the program and dinner.
Courier-Journal reports Capt J C Dorsey supervisor of the Louisville and Jeffersonville Ferry Company consults with Alex Downing Esq about suing the Ledger-Standard for libel over a July 6 statement criticizing the ferry's Madison excursion aboard the Shallcross.
Two young men Heenan Dolan and Ambrose Hayden fought on a chaiivari in the city. Dolan slashed Hayden, injuring his neck and back near the left shoulder blade. Hayden was treated by Dr. Ely and returned to the streets in a few days.
On the J W Gaff down trip into Madison three colored roosters fought aboard injuring John Brown with a knife and a stick. Brown, scalp opened to the skull, was left badly wounded and treated by Dr. Col hos after landing when the attackers escaped ashore.
A Madison public display valued at $300000 attracted attention on Friday. Clark Street witnesses describe the grand spectacle as available at no cost. James H Succmapen and Sophia A Bollinger were married at St Michael's Church on Tuesday evening week.
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