Notable local events and business notes in Milton Mills area
The ledger covers shipping activity as Milton Mills firms Sa y Feasy & Son sent a car load of flour to Boston. It notes the death of Harey H. Strinersnow in Carrollton of consumption. Ryker's Ridge Baptist Church members held a profitable festival, and Frank Gorpow is praised as the best bank binder in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Feasy & Son
Milton Mills
Boston
Ladies of Ryker's Ridge Baptist Church
Frank Gorpow
Warre and Paine Wed In Intimate City Nuptials
Mr F C Warre and Miss Anna Paine united in marriage at the bride’s mother residence on North West street last Wednesday night in a private ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Warre
Anna Paine
North West Street
Narrow Gauge Rail Line Planned Through Madison and Eminence
A proposal outlines a narrow-gauge railroad from Madison through Bedford to Eminence to be completed within twelve months. The plan emphasizes rapid construction and potential regional connectivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Bedford
Eminence
Election Hints for Third Ward Council Seat
An election will be held in the Third ward on Tuesday September 16 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of M. Strader. A notable reunion featured a heated clash with musketry and cannon echoing into the night, evoking unhappy memories from past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Strader
Drain tile firm promotes local drainage sales
A North Madison business sells drain tile to nearby landowners to improve drainage during wet weather. The venture is praised as timely and beneficial, though not urgently needed at present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Madison
Tree Split by Lightning Strikes Three Counties
A large oak at the tri-county corner of Trimble Henry and Oldham was struck by lightning last Thursday evening and split into three parts with each piece falling into a different county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitton
Indiana regiment selects North Vernon for 1880 annual meet
At a meeting of the 82d Indiana in this city on Wednesday last the members decided to hold the next annual gathering at North Vernon on the first Wednesday in October 1880 Capt. W Y Monroe was chosen to prepare an essay for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
North Vernon
W. Y. Monroe
Marriage announcement of James Taff and Annie M Runyan
On the 17th, at the residence of 5 D. Mills near Tryus, Eld R L Howe of Charlestown, Ind. joined James Taff and Annie M Runyan in matrimony. Friends wish them ongoing happiness and bright days ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martrep
D. Mills
Tryus
Eld
R. L. Howe
Charlestown
Ind
James Taff
Annie M. Runyan
City Assessor and Treasurer Bond Read at Council Meeting
At the last City Council session Francis A. Nodler had his bond as City Assessor read and accepted for 8500. Treasurer elect William Middleton’s bond for 90000 was read and accepted with N Powell Isom Ross Wm Powell John Eckert and W S Wynond as bondsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis A. Nodler
William Middleton
Messrs. N. Powell
Isom Ross
Wm. Powell
John Eckert
W. 8
Wynond
Middleton
Heavy rains raise river five feet in ten hours
The article notes last Sundays downpour caused the river to rise by five feet within ten hours. It also mentions upcoming court term in Switzerland Circuit Court starting Monday, a hotel stay by L J Woollcen, and a fire destroying a barn in Republican township with partial insurance.
Lost, Strayed or Ste en Kentuck y river squirrel hunt party
C W Allfrey and several Milton township gentlemen started up the Kentucky river Tuesday week on a squirrel hunting expedition with plans to return last Saturday but have not been heard from. Friends seek any information about their whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Allfrey
Milton Township
Kentucky River
School Board rejects petition on teacher assignments
A lengthy petition to the city School Board requests no changes to teacher assignments at the Lower Seminary. The board declines, and changes proceed: Mrs. Cumberland to the Upper Seminary, Miss Rutledge to the Lower Seminary, Miss Shipley to the Central, and Miss Grow to the Lower Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School Board
Cunningham
Miss Rutledge
Miss Shipley
Central
Mia. Grow
JAIL CONSTRUCTION STARTS AS QUARRY TO OPEN NEXT WEEK
Foreman Mr. Phifer for Mr. McDonald’s contracting team arrived Wednesday to begin work on the new jail. A quarry will open on Peter Lostutter’s farm next week to supply stone of excellent quality. The building should be completed by November, likely a month sooner, per the contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollon Democrat
Phifer
McDonald
Peter Lostutter
Tragic Railroader Severely Injured at North Vernon
Timothy Leonard a brakeman on the J. M. & I. rail road from North Madison met a severe accident near North Vernon last Saturday night. He slipped on a rain wet step as the train moved, the truck wheel crushed his right foot and amputations were required later in Columbus. The foot was removed above the ankle and he was brought home by special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aseut
North Vernon
Timothy Leonard
North Madison
North Vernoon
Leonard
Columbus
Disputed Move: Father Fitzpatrick Faces Church Authority
Indianap olis Mail reports Father Fitzpatrick of St Michael's Church has had Evansville appointment revoked by the Bishop. He may prove his claim against the church which stands at 22750 while his annual exhibit lists church debt at 6700. Removal stems from disobedience and a committee to examine the claim declined to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Fitzpatrrck
Indianapolis
Father Dupontavnce
St. Michael's Church
Indianapolis Mail
Father Fitzpatrick
Evansville
Chatard
Holdiers Reunion Parade Honors Civil War Soldier Citizens
The Holdiers reunion week featured a grand parade from the courthouse with regiments including 3d Indiana Cavalry, 2d Kentucky Cavalry, and many Indiana units. The procession culminated at the Park with the “Soldiers Welcome” as Rev. Monroe and Judge Cravens spoke, praising unity, law, and national forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taceday
Herald
Indiana
Kentucky Cavalry
Indiana Infantry
40Th Mlinois
Kentucky
Iowa Infantry
Louisville Light Artillery
Park
Msnnerchor Society
W. Y. Monroe
The
Republic
War speech at reunion drew large crowd in city
The event drew about fifteen thousand people on city streets and at the Park. Lieut. Governor Gray rebuked the speaker for political talk at a reunion seen as a love feast, declaring the war over and the gathering a success aside from that remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Hunter
Mysterious Death in Cincinnati Epilepsy and pregnancy emerge at coroner's inquest
Caroline Cunningham a 32 year old embarks on a fraught case in Posey townshipSwitzerland county Indiana. The coroner hears testimony from her mother and doctors about epilepsy liver trouble ovarian disease pregnancy and a fatal brain congestion during an epileptic fit. The verdict cites death from congestion of the brain while in an epileptic fit. John Kraut hotel proprietor sustains a severe leg injury after a fall from a step ladder with possible amputation ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Cunningham
Posey Township
Switzerland County
Linn Street
Margaret Cunningham
Indiana
That County
Payton
Gillespie
Wm. Gillespie
Rising Sun
Bartholow
SinésShd
Brent
John Kraut
Central Hotel
City Council Adds Story To Colored School Building
At Thursday night’s City Council meeting the board voted to add another story to the West Street colored school building under construction. The extra level would cost about $2,200 and could serve as a city hall if needed. The vote: Ayes Johnson, Smith, White, Reid, Donnelly, Henry, Saberton. Nays Kirk, Nodler, Horuff, Heck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Street
Cravens
Ayes
Johnson
Smith
White
Reid
Donnelly
Henry
Saberton
Nays
Kirk
Nodler
Horuff
Heck
Starp Hats Dealer Shows Low East Prices
Starp, a leading Madison hat and cap dealer, just returned from the East with purchases from manufacturers at bottom cash prices. He offers wholesale or retail sales and invites customers to compare before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starp
Madison
Girl Williams Arrests Powers for Bastardy in Lexington
A girl named Williams under fifteen years old had Marion Powers of Lexington arrested for bastardy. Powers was bound in $300 bond to appear at the next term of Scott Circuit Court in Scott County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Marion Powers
Lexington
Scott County
Powers
Scott
Post Office Ladies and Gentlemen Lists Aug 25 187%
The Madison post office releases lists of patrons including Judith Brown Anna Bush Ida Bartron Kate Crawford Rosa Gual Ida Hall Anna Hock Bridget Lowry Susan Monfort Julia Miller Sallie Neal Florence Percy Ruppert Christena Rein Phil L Seidel Stickrod Saalmiller Aaron Spivey Sarah Thompson Laura Wyatt and many others. It notes that Foster Marks as lessees of Odd Fellows Hall prepare for a lively amusement season with acts by Barney McCauley Katie Butnam Edwin Clifford Lina Tettenborn Mose Fiske Bob Burdette and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Brown
Anna Bush
Ida Bartron
Kate Crawford
Martha Coabey
Jane Danian
Min Pat Donlan
Rosa Gual
Agnes Gallegry
Ida Hall
Ann Healy
Anna A Hock
Stelle Swater
Mre
S Hutchinson
Mias
Kate Kenney
Mina Katy Ken
T—Miea
Sarah Thompson
W—Mhies Laura Wyatt
Gentlemen's List
Messrs
Foster & Marks
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Barney McCauley
Katie Butnam
Edwin Clifford
Lina Tettenborn
Mose Fiske
Bob Burdette
Beech Grove Park Camp Meeting Aims Big Crowd
The Beech Grove Park camp meeting for Bryan's A. M. E. Chapel starts Friday September 5 and runs ten days. Excursions will operate each Sunday from Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis Columbus and nearby points to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Grove Park
Bryan
Cincinnati
Louisville
Lndianapolis
Columbus
Way Points
Robbery in Milton Township Wallet Stolen on Streetcar
Mr Gro Rowarius of Milton township lost his pocket-nook containing fifty dollars and papers last Wednesday afternoon while boarding a streetcar in this city. A liberal reward is offered for the arrest of the thief.
Four Men Fined for Disturbing Sunday School in Frost Court
Last Friday in Esq. Frost's court Amos Roberts Porter Roberts Leonidas Alstott and Wm. R. Smith were fined one dollar and costs each for disturbing a Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esq. Frost's Court
Amos Roberts
Porter Roberts
Leonidas Alstott
Wm. R. Smith
Osgood Fair Bans Wheel of Fortune Over Fee
Fair organizers charged 200 to run a wheel of fortune on grounds, leading to no wheels being placed at the event and a canceled activity impact for visitors.
Invitation to beech grove camp meeting draws Seymour physician
Rev Dr Bryan sends a special invitation to the other physician of the Seymour Times to visit the approaching camp meeting at Beech Grove Park. Tom ScaoLi was robbed by burglars Thursday night of a gold watch and 65 dollars. Frank M. Davis of Deputy and Miss Molie B. Walker of Scott were recently married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Seymour Times
Beech Grove Park
Tom ScaoLi
Frank M. Davis
Molie B. Walker
Scott
Middleton To Take Office Next Monday As City Treasurer
City treasurer elect Middleton will assume office next Monday, formalities completed and official duties commence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleton
The Friendly Zulus In London Exhibition
Mr Frank Buckland describes six young Zulus on display in London. He notes their colors, physiques, and faces, praising their politeness and quick senses while warning of a fierce temper when provoked. He details dances symbolizing combat and social scenes, and remarks on their use of the sagebs? weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Buckland
London
Dingandaw
Poseman
Magubi
Nusan
Kikon
Osket
Description of African throwing spear and assegai features
The passage describes a wooden spear with a blade or narrow spear, about five inches iron, used with an assegat that quivers before the throw. It explains how the weapon gains momentum and flies quickly and silently like an arrow, striking the target with a soft thud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Organ of Ballot-Box Staffers Attacks Migration Policy
A historical remark criticizes Indiana political maneuvering as the Madison Courier favors colored migration to the North while urging Southern sympathizers to move south. The piece claims the Courier aims to import Black voters to sway Indiana elections and condemns "ignorant black man against the poor white man."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Demorat
Vevay Democrat
Madison Courier
Southland
Jim Brennen
Tom McGovern
Indiana
Farm for sale near Milton with orchard and timber
The undersigned offers 110 acre farm one mile from the Ohio river four miles from Milton opposite Madigan Indiana. The two story frame house sits among an apple orchard of 1000 trees and peach trees four to five years old. Eighty acres cultivated, remainder timber. Address J D Ray 14 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohvo
Milton
Madigan
Ind
J.D. Ray
Railroad Tickets to the Great West Short Line Advertisement
Railroad tickets to any point in the Great West via the O M Short Line. Shortest quickest cheapest route. For sale by R P Gahr, agent, office with F and M Ins Co, Second street between Mulberry and West, Dadizon, Ind. August 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
R. P. Gahr
Second Street
Mulberry
West
Dfadizon
Ind
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the Herald
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Tae Jackson County
Dolnaon
E. K. Tresetts
Scott County Teachers’ Institute
Scottsburg
Mary Forsrr
Dupont
County
Harey H. Strinersnow
Carrollton
Jup@s ALLIison
Switzerland
Hox
L. J. Woollcen
Michigan City
Western Hotel
A. Marks & Son
Golden Rule Clothing House
Lawrenceburg
Richard Layroy
Clifty
Samuel C. Brown
Lottie Thompson
Caleb Bickere
Dan Slater
J. F. Blackard
Lola McClain
Frank White
Thos, Jones
Republican Township
James H. Ashley
Martha Ryan
Brooksburg
E. Kirtley
Worthville
the Royalen
Myria
Siqvery
Juin Morgan
Judge Cravens
Morton C. Hunter
Mr. Hunter
John Amen
Allen Blackford
James Boyd
P Harry Bertram
Smith Ho Balaer
Edmund Brown
Wm H Brooks
James E Cooper
H H Doyle
Jno Day
James Duffy
Lee Farrell
Jno A Fidger
J M UK
J W Green
Jno E Green
Thos W Godfrey
Henry C Gable
Thos Gill
Prof A Goodin
Ambrose Hayden
Holmes
Heady
Richard Haugh
P—Wm Poe
Nickolas Pomice
George Pilkenton
John Philips
Ben Porter
R—Sim
L Roll
Roberton
S—Jno S Steele
Frank Smith
Franz Schirmer
Jno Sauley
T—Chas Turtole
Archie Taylor
V—Wm Odah Walce
Gustave van Buren
W—Thos Walsh
E S Wood
OL. Montz
Scott & Milligan
Proprietors
Mais
W. D. Wells & CO
Board of Health
Office Board of Health
City of
J. W. Mullen
C. W. McIntyre
A. Ennis
Good Farm
Jjiitiijv IS
Issus
East Main Cross Street
Vincent Cravens
Justice of the Peace
Vu Mansontio Temple
Madison Int
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Sotferson
Hono A Mitchell
J. Dferaon Coan
Jouan McGregor
Iri Joss
Ceca
Ms Oro
Ty Agari
the Sun
Sew
Squir
Tix
Tue Lux
Tue Sen
Tyre
Sun
Congress
Tae Sun
Sty
Portage
I. W. England
Tok 8x
New York City
Sya
Pr. Smith
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