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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1891

Page

5

Seymour Democrat backs John Shanklin for Governor

Local political brief notes the Seymour Democrat endorses John Shanklin for governor. Also mentions Milton plans to open an apple brandy distillery and various civic notes from Jefferson county including court sessions and fair attendance.

Seymour Democrat John. Shanklin Milton Court House Madison Sheriff Hoagland William E. King Phebe Gaumer Circuit Court

Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment advertised

A cure for Chronic Sore Eyes fetter Salt Rheum Scald Head Old Chronic Sores Fever Sores Eczema Itch Prairie Scratches Sore Nipples and Piles. It is cooling and soothing. Hundreds of cases cured after other treatments failed. 25 and 60 cent boxes for sale by Heberhart and Son.

Heberhart & Son

Summers and berries along the Ohio river trip

Correspondent recounts picking blackberries and surveying fruit in Indiana and Kentucky, noting Hadley Industrial school and Temperance Temple. He describes heat giving way to autumn, mentions a cemetery in Louisville, and ends with a personal preference for humane deeds over marble monuments.

Indianapolis News Ohio Hadley Industrial School Madison New Albany Kentucky Louisville Temperance Temple Hadley Fane E. Weppey

River Pirates Rope Theft Traced to Shanty Boat

Jeffersonville officers traced stolen heavy ropes from the Jeffersonville Car Works and Cook Hoff man coal fleet to a shanty boat anchored at Bethlehem The ropes were coiled in a sugar hogs head and tightly headed up The owner says he bought the rope from two unknown men likely to be arrested tomorrow The rope is valued at BA0U.

Dow & Brown John Johnson Madison Jeffersonville Dan Waldron Messrs Jones Willard Asistup Dan Smith, Jr Cooperider Taylorsville Herald Columbus Herald Cook & Hoffman Bethlehem

Farmer Davis Finds Oil On His Land Near Scottsburgh

Thomas D. Davis, a farmer between Scottsburgh and Crothersville, struck a strong hill of petroleum while sinking a well. Strong indications of natural gas were found too. Further exploration will be pursued and a company may be formed to develop the find.

Thomas D. Davis Scottsburgh Crothersville

Mrs Millions Seeks Remedy For Catarrh

A wealthy woman named Mrs. Millions suffers advanced catarrh despite wealth and comforts. She longs for health and envies a younger nurse. An ad promotes Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy with a $500 reward for an uncured case.

Salve for skin eruptions and piles offered for sale

An 1800s advertised salve promises relief for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with a price of 25 cents per box sold by J. E. G. Harper.

J. E.G. F. Harper

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