Local items and notices from Columbus area news
A collage of brief local items noting Mr Fraxx Prewars purchasing Thomas Orr’s Main Cross street business, ward meeting exclusions, new Columbus Daily Herald debut, feather shipments by Laycock McCran Co, Prof Graham visiting, Avena Pills praised, Mass Extra Leer resigning, school job moves, Masonic Society agents in town, Major Simpson’s 42nd birthday, a Monroe township barn burned with grain and a horse, C D Gurr injured in Carrollton, Red Stockings vs Phoenix Edinburg score 6 5, Nicholas Milner jailed for assault, J F Berinamy critiquing candidacy, and Robert Knoxs 40th wedding anniversary observed.
Local notices and advertisements fill Madison columns
Local items announce Banner Bone Dust sale and requests for lumber, discuss weather and street conditions, report births and travel news, promote hats at Ireland's, note school openings, and list residents visiting or returning from trips with brief remarks on health and business in Madison Indiana.
Appointment and sermons mark week in city
Telegraph reports Geoxas G Fennrer appointed to a Washington clerkship and Fenton praised as a good citizen. Rev Charles H Little visited and preached at two churches. Chasnns AnpaEW4 arraigned for illegal voting with mixed jury results and unclear discharge details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Geoxas G. Fennrer
Washington
Fenton
Lawrencenurs Reisner
Charles H Little
Forrmerly
Presbyterian Church
Our City
M. FE
Santio
Fang
Inganga
Jel
Dias
Special Ward Election Returns Pose contested race outcome
The Sixth ward vote shows Isaac Polluwe leading with 198 for Democrat Tieury Schoerlaeke and 102 for Republican Thomas Lockard. The list includes many names and a note that uncalled letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office after one month. The 70th anniversary of Carmel church is celebrated with history of its organization in 1812 and notes on the early congregation and building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaa Polluwe
Tieury Schoerlaeke
Thomas Lockard
Sen
Dennet Swann
Thomas Taylor
Mary Taylor
Wm. Hay
Dave Hay
Benjamin Miller
Sarah Miller
Wim Anderson
Catherine Anderson
Jefferson County
Madison
Local Bone Dust Nuisance Prompts Public Debate
The Star announced last Thursday that the bone dust nuisance would be promptly abated but the odor lingers along Weet Street from the Star office to the river. Residents urge the Star and Board of Health to address the offensive stench and discuss a solution despite the satire in editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Star
Weet Street
Star
Board of Health
Agai
Moorefield Sunday School Convention Highlights
The Moorefield Sunday School convention for Presbyterian Methodist and Baptist churches met last Saturday. Rain disrupted some programs and the Brooksburg brass band provided music while Rev. Myr. Kirtley of Vevay delivered the day’s address. The event praised peacefulness and sobriety amid city disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorefield
Brooksburg
Myr. Kirtley
Vevay
Mourning in Milton: a child laid to rest and charity urged
The obituary recalls the burial of a eleven month old girl in Milton township and mourns the loss as a harsh reminder of life’s fragility. Black Diamond Society ladies are established in aiding orphaned children and urge citizens to support a city home. The writer condemns state asylums for orphans and calls for compassionate care and local action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Monroe
Milton Township
Lildia
Black Diamond Society
Citigens
Calf Mark Sparks Neighborhood Dispute Over Lost Animal
A neighbor dispute arises after a calf bearing the other man’s mark is found in a different pasture. The owner claims the calf, while the other man has left the country, avoiding clarification of who marked the animal.
Temperance zeal ascends in Indiana Methodist talks at session
The South East Indiana Methodist Conference in Indianapolis endorses prohibitory amendments and direct voter submission across states. It praises Iowa’s temperance triumph, urges clergy and congregations to back prohibition, and notes support for Bishop Hurst and the Indianapolis Temperance movement along with district appointments and local society updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South East Methodist Conference
Indianapolis
Kansas
Iowa
Union
Methodists
Indiana
General Assembly
Hurst
W. W. Sloper
P. McNourt
Moore's Hil
BR. Roberts
Aurora
M. la. Wells
Canaan
F. A. Guthrie
Delaware
W. C. Ring
Dulsborough
Hamlin
Greensburg
J. G. Chafee
Centenary
G. C. Edwards
Greerebure Orientt
LL. D. Moore
Utertford
London
Lawrenceburg
C. Tinsley
Lawrenceburg Orient
W. HR
Bathrop
Madison
CG. Mothday
Manchester
BR. Baldwin
Sugar Branch
Benjamins
Vevay
G& A
Bright
Versailles
Osgood
George Cochran
Wilmington
J. N. Thompson
Adkinson
Moors
Fi Colegy
Colambes
Stevie
Electric Bitters Promised As Woman's True Friend
A vintage notice touts Electric Bitters as a woman’s true friend, claiming swift relief from common female ailments and illness. It promises restoration of health where other remedies fail, notes pleasant taste, and price at fifty cents per bottle with seller details partly garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. I
Lirebverhart
Independent ticket urged by Milton writer in 1882
A Milton reader argues for publishing candidate names for Independent and nonpartisan tickets in public notices. He condemns bosses and rings, praises self government, and condemns county defaulters while accusing local papers and figures of corruption and influence.
Worthy of Praise Electris Bitters Ad
Public notice praises Electris Bitters as a valuable medicine that cures biliousness fever ague stomach liver and kidney complaints. The ad claims effectiveness where others fail and lists a price of fifty cents per bottle sold by C. Heberhurt.
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C. 2
Heberhurt
Calarmed Remedy and Urinary Complaint Blemish
An OCR fragment notes a remedy called Calarmed for stinging inflammation and urinary complaints. It lists Richupass Pane tea with a price of $7 and mentions two Pragedets as components or substitutes.
Emblem of Perseverance In A Ward Politician
A carpenter hires a sign painter to craft an emblem of industry. The painter presents a beaver figure and explains the beaver stands for industry and perseverance, while the carpenter realizes the ward politician, seeking office for twenty one years, inspired the design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand River Avenue
America
Independent Republican Platform Adopts Reform Program
The Independent Republican party presents a state platform after consultation with leading men. It calls for thorough civil service reform, faithful enforcement of all laws including liquor and Sabbath observance with true temperance and prohibition, strict public expenditure economy and tax reduction, and opposition to machine politics, boss rule, political assessments, bribery, and election fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Republican Party
Independent Republican Rty
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. S
Ty Madison
Lord & Thomas
Chicago
ULS
Fraxx
Thomas Orr
Main Cross Street
Sixth Ward
Columbus Daily Herald
Laycock, McCran & Co
Prof. GrahAm
Public Schools of
Columbus
W. A. Graham
Mass Extra Leer
Central School
Mr. Davin Powrsa
J. M. Jameson
The
Masonic Mutual Benefit Society
Major Simpson
James Woods
Monroe Township
C. D. Gurr
Carrollton
Dickinsone
W. A. BleCoy
Red Stockings
Phoenix Baseball Club
Edinburg
Nicholas Milner
Thomas Wade
Miller
J. F. Berinamy
Nway Democrat
Robert A. Knox
Louisa Kens
Knox
Oceania
Fon, A As
College Hill Institute
J.G. Cravens
A. M
Pittsburg
West Street
Olio Street
Middleton & Wymond
Greencastle
Richardson & Son
C. Richardson & Son
Buckeye and
Lynn Lumber
QO. V. Flora
Madison, Ind
Herald Job Office
Herald
Mr. Crarves Cravens
Danville, Il
Squire Cravens
Ilinois
Mr. Bup EvDary
Ireland
John Zack
Frankfort
JupGe Cravens
New York City
Maxrry
Moores Hill
Greenback Party
Rupert Cravens
Greenlake
Pattie
Gorgas
Date
Carr. J, OC
Apsort
Wife
New York
James Gramam
Mackankuakee Lake
Kusiousko County
Ind
David Gratiam
Rushville
Mrs. L. K. Ong
Bos Cuvensy
Vevey
Mouere Meuntex
Terre Haute
BL OP. Mulla
Bb. BL Brexeuy
Broadway
Thi
Schoerlacke
Heddie Collinssan
Schoerlccks
Tameees
Levier
Napison, Jermison Co, Iev
Gentlemen's
John J Armstrong
Tom Ayers
Mike Foster
Michael Gallagher
Rebt Jumphey
Albert Dumphrey
Martin Lovell
Willie Miller
Eerani
Win O'Neal
GW Or
Mor Wn McLain
Andy Reiley
Jaimes Smith
Albert Yodd
G Turner
Jsames
Victory
van Hummel & Frend
Owen Wood
Malinda Ames
Margaret Bouman
Bila D Bolding
Mies
G Bright
May Bayless
Mira Bolden
McC Clark
Eliza Donohue
Nancy Dancan
Mary Duncan
Minnie Garmer
Maggie Hunter
Ela Hebert
Rachel Lewis
Mollie Moose
B J Micks
Geo Niklaus
Sarah E Pleasants
R—Alice Rankin
Hester A Reed
Clara B Smith
Ollie Shephard
Misa Vannah Smith
Jane Swan
O~myrs Hielen van Ostrand
Mattie Wiley
Charlotte Winber
Misa
Sarah Wright
Mary Walters
Joan W. Link, P.M
Carmel
Madison City
Nine
Sadada
Furure
Areva
Samuel Flanna
Samuel Hanna
Ionon A. Korbly
S. Friedly
Koorbly
Danette
Friedley
Feiedley
Loyd
Snow Department
Victor
James E. Tinglish
New Washington
J. W. Greava
A. M. Payne
Kohl Rabb
Clem Payne
Ardyew Denkiig
J. R. Giltier
Bill Onions
Thos. West
Clark County
M. Giltner
Timothy
Jacob Righthouse
Ed Davis
Jacob Giltner
Jacob Ratts
Edward M. Mathews
R. M. Mount
Mammoth Pearl
Gao
Marble Hill
Robert Sutherland
Maddox
E. C, Matthews
Otto
H. Fewel
Volga
Thomas Giltner
W. ‘Th. Swan
Berbank
FE. M. Bivins
T. T. Swan
Dadier Department
N. EI. Brouser
Lizzie McKeand
Jennie McKeand
Mary Hammond
Bethlehem
Jefferson County Patrons’ Metal Fire Insurance Company
Jim George’s
F.C. Hollumay
Trinity Church
Alwayes
Dulegates
Deater
Inguia Jean
Crozier Kiar
Capitol
Missouri
Detergen County
United States
Lancaster
Fhat Wavosud
Sine
Milton
Sagaks
Irates
Gultan
Vanosdol
Bily
William
Tom
MiLston
Llad
Wa. H. Stewart
Sec’y
Petron Free Press
Independent Republicans of
Maine
Portland Dispatch
Weekly Herald
St. Jacobs
A. Vogeler & CO
Balsienore
Weis
Pursi & Bradley
Littlejoan & GO
Jefferson
NM & Ua
Leo
the Madison Brewing Co
Hillabold’s
Excelsior
Gale
Craig & Bro
Cassady
U. Richardson & Son
Craig & Brother's
Craig & Brother’s
John Braun & CO
Mulberry St
Main Cross
Second
T Branham
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