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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1878

Page

2

Judge excludes boys from Shafter-Jackson trial seating

Judge Allison barred attendance of boys at the Shafter Jackson trial. Buck McKiyxney has started law practice in Clifford Bartholomew county. Rebecca Ryker obtained a divorce from Peter V Ryker in the Circuit Court Tuesday night week. Reverend W Y Monroe to hold a protracted meeting at Hopewell Church Smyrna township in a week or two. David Yater and Miss Mollie Donnelly were married by Esq Johnson at Ripley county last Saturday morning. Father of the late Mrs Shaffer and father of Sad Jackson attended the Shaffer Jackson trial. George W Sxhort, aged 88, died Friday morning. The Street Commissioner repaired the Michigan road to the corporation line. Avois Bacour of North Madison fined $750 for selling liquor. Will Joanson and Alice Sims, a runaway couple from Carroll county Kentucky, married by Mayor Brashear last Thursday. Mr Ben s Gace, former resident, died at Atchison Kansas. he was Atchison postmaster at time of death.

Will Joanson Alice Sims Carroll County Brashear Bens. Gace Atchison Kansas

Shipyard to Lengthen and Overhaul Levie’s Boat

Carr Levie of the Eagle Packet Co contracts with Madison Shipyard to lengthen and overhaul another vessel already under construction at the yard.

Carr. Levie Eagle Packet Company Madison

Reliable Flavor Extracts Test Shown as Best Value

A noted line of flavoring extracts including vanilla lemon and orange earns high marks from top judges. The article stresses their quality and economy, noting their long lasting potency and broad use for everyday cooking and baking.

Dr. Price

Local marriages and public notices in Bloomington area

Mrg Anmiz'K Amnorr, formerly of this city, wed Walter Woodburn in Bloomington. Smyrna township prepares Ten Nights in a Bar-room at Hopewell Church. Johnson Madison offers new holiday stock. Shaffer Jackson murder trial draws 118 witnesses. Toanxksamna Day observed citywide. W A Lyon room broken into. $100 clothing stolen. Shiloh M E Church pro notes three new members. Smyrna church series begins. Thanksgiving collection at Second Presbyterian totals $25 for Ladies Aid. Thomas Gray, once in city, murdered near Indianapolis. witness absences and attach warrants in Shaffer Jackson case. Jennings County sheriff brings in six attached witnesses.

Jennings County Jefferson County

First to Market Pure Culinary Articles and Price Powder

Steele and Price claim priority in selling pure culinary articles led by Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder praised for material purity. Notices report horses sold after a prior advertisement, jury named for Shaffer Jackson murder, numerous witnesses planned, and a Supreme Court reversal in Jarvis v Shelby township. Local politics and lodge disputes noted.

Steele & Price Dr. Price

Gentlemen and Misses Named in Local Social Directory List

A mixed roster lists numerous Misses and Masters with surnames such as Feath erstone Gosnell and Minter, alongside a separate gentlemen list including Ball, Bell, Green, and Johnson. The compiled names appear in a social directory or society notice format.

Nude floater found at Clifty bar in decomposed state

A severely decomposed nude male body was found near Clifty bar on Saturday evening. The coroner held an inquest but could not identify the deceased, noting the body had been in the water for three to four months and ordering burial on the bank above the high water mark.

Clifty Bar

Dr Price's Unique Perfumes Win Admiration

Advert says every user admires Dr Price's Unique Perfumes. Pet Rose, Alista Bouquet, and Floral Riches are praised for their fragrant, fresh floral notes surpassing other colognes.

Dr. Price

Information That Pays Advertisement in The American Agriculturalist

A brief ad touts the American Agriculturalist highlighting its price reduction and wealth of useful information. It urges readers to invest a small sum to receive the periodical and notes strong value for farmers and interested readers.

Serious Accident In Vevay Town Trims Tree

Last Tuesday Joseph Brown, a resident in the lower part of Vevay, fell from a tree while trimming it. He injured his spine and a knee joint. Dr. L. J. Woollen treated him and described the injuries as serious but not necessarily fatal. Brown is about seventy with strong health. His father lived to 108, showing notable family vitality.

Joseph Brown L. J. Woollen Mr. Brown Jefferson County

Southern voters reject white and black Republican candidates

In this column from Atchison Kansas, a Patriot editorial argues Southern Democrats and Republicans alike would not elect candidates like J Madison Wells and Robert Smalls to Congress, claiming they have robbed the South for years and that no decent or patriotic Republican could represent the region.

Congress J. Madison Wells Robert Smalls South

Stanley Lecture Interrupted by Cambridge Undergrads

During a Cambridge lecture, undergraduates repeatedly interrupted. The speaker, Mr Stanley, noted his dark friend traveling from Metsa's court in Africa had not heard such cries since cannibals in interior Africa. He planned to report to the great emperor and wished to be present for that night’s hearings.

Stanley Cambridge England Metsa Africa Mr. Stanley

Noted remarks and odd fossils from Colorado and Pueblo

Albany Argus reports that Have and Wheeler deny election claims while noting posthumous confessions of crimes. It also cites strange Colorado petrifications near Pueblo including perfect coconut fossils with white crystal interior quartz and petrified sea turtles found in sand and shell mounds.

Colorado Pueblo Pacific Ocean

Roman Candle Used to Expel Dog Near Engine House Barn

A report notes a Roman candle being used to drive a dog from under a barn situated close to an engine house. No injuries or further consequences are detailed in the description.

Epitaph for Confederate General Johnston at Shiloh

A period tribute to Albert Sidney Johnston, General in the Confederate Army, who fell at Shiloh on April 6, 1862. The epitaph praises his fidelity to conscience, moderation, and public duty, noting his distinguished service, sacrifice, and lasting memory among a bereaved people. Three commonwealths claim him. history honors his steadfast character.

Thia Atone Albert Sidney Johnnston Confederate Rates Shiloh Tennessee Virtue

Eulogized Bryant Memory and Poetic Mastery Highlighted

In a Centuary Club tribute Mr Bigelow recalls Bryant's remarkable memory for English poets. He could recite pages at sea and even recall unpublished poems, asserting he could reproduce every line he had written. The piece notes Bryant’s broad linguistic knowledge and disdain for mediocrity in reading.

Mr. Bigelow Centuary Club Evening Post Germany France Spain Greece Rome Fobbuson Johnson

Southern Democrats face Republican challenge after elections

The speaker argues that Southern voters’ neglect of the Republican party signals a broader disillusionment and predicts limited impact from Republican campaigning in the region. The remark frames the South as receptive to Republican ideas yet willing to sustain the status quo.

Jefferson County Agricultural Society Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society will be held at the Court House in Madison on Friday December 13 1878 at 10 o clock a m. Every voter may vote for officers and a Board of Directors. A Daniels Secretary Madison December 3 1878.

Jefferson County Agricultural Suciety Court House Madison A. Daniells Sec

Lycerole of Amidon Promoted as Cure All

Ad claims lycerole of Amidon will cure chapped hands scalds burns and leave skin smooth and soft. Offered for sale by W H Rogers & Co with a date notation 8-28 and 3m indicating promotion period.

W. H. Rogers & CO Holmes

Alling and Lodge Trade Items Listed for Sale

A catalog listing items includes pocket knives, butcher knives, carving knives, sausage cutters, coal hods, shovels and tongs, knives and forks, razors, scissors, spoons, barber razors, shears, sash windows doors glass putty, weather strip, and boys’ tool chests. 8295.

Alling & Lodge

Notice to Tax-Payers Delinquent List for 1877

Delinquent List for 1877 now in my hands for collection. Delinquents are urged to settle promptly to avoid extra costs. J. Schooley, T. J. C. 829 2w.

J. Schooley

Employment offer from Home Visitor Publishing Co

An employment call seeks agents in every U.S. county for the Home Visitor Independent Literary Family Paper based in Pittsburgh. It pledges strong subscriber inducements, no ads, premium chromaz samples, and higher earnings for willing workers. Postage 6 cents for a sample copy.

Home Visitor Publishing Company Pittsburgh U.S Home Visitor

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S. Moffett & Son Tiare Cheviots S. S. Moffett & Son the Herald Jefferson Commissioners’ Court Mr. Lazarus Wyxe Smyrna Fratzpersporr & Son Dugan Hollow Branch Walnut Street Allison Buck McKiyxney Clifford Bartholomew County Rebecca Ryker Peter V. Ryker Circuit Court W. Y. Monroe Hopewell Church Smyrna Township David Yater Mollie Donnelly Ripley County Esq. Johnson Geo. W. SxHort Corporation Avois Bacour North Madison Esq. Wray Far West Cyrus Ritchie Mer John Ritchie James Titton Mark Titton Washington City Washington James Joyce The First National Bank Jefferson Circuit Court Supreme Court North Vernon Indianapolis News W. A. Lyon Franklin Shiloh M. E. Church Smyrna Presbyterian Church Second Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Thomas Gray Indianapolis C. L. Holstein Subolnsaed Shaffer- Jackson Dixon Jennings F. J. Prenatt Herald P. B. Wilson Deputy Shafter-Jackson W. H. Fry A. Paine Jonathan Summers W. T. Maddox Thomas W. Jackson Homer Sering Ezekiel Green Matthew Kennedy David Kennan Joseph R. Benham John van Buren George Hastie Joseph R. Jarvis Shelby Township Committee of Odd Fellows Democratic Party Mr. Braebear Ladiegn BoMiss Hebooce Tows Miss Masn Miss Nannis Mig Jeane Gar Mi Perdi Jennie Clarine Mery Cin Mins Mattie “Mies Marrie Douie Marie Forthauier Catherine Featherstou G—Mire Stella Gosnell Misa Maggie Green Mies Ida Gaumer Mary A Gamble Mra Kate Harper Maggie Herr Mollie Heller Mins Currie Vowe Mim Kate Isenhardt Catharine Keller Mary Klein Katy Krappa Laura Lockard Malinda Moor Mias Katie E Murtaugh Lisa Mana Measamore Mary B McMillen Maggie McKenna Hatsie Nettlea Sallie O'Neal Fisherty P A. Randall Caroline In Jane Smith Kate Sherlock Mary Scott Nancy J Smith Nancy K Taylor Julia Wiley Emmaline Wyatt Widow Weinerish Gentlemen’s List Willie Adcock Jno Fidger Ned Flynn Robert Frost Joseph Gray Joel C Gabel Harry Green Thos Gallagher Oliver Green H—Paul J Hirshauer Clancy Haley J—Joeseph Johnson K—Melvin King Geo H P Kockema L—Warren M Louis W Lockridge Wm Lamb Henry H Meyer P—James Park Jno W Pence Archibald Pink R—Willie Rusk Robert Ross Beecher Ryker S—Louis Spicer G Seder Chiia Sauer A Smith Joe Temperle F L. Taylor BP Turner Jao W Wilson Thos Welsh Kan Albany Argus Have Wheeler Albert Bidney Sobgson Mt. Coats Orients St. Dius New New Orleans John B Dimitry William Cullen Bryant Sarvelous Boston Post Nopiue C.ps Cosl Christ. Kraut Rally Oucre Aguto Nixteenth Aniversary Stone Rioet Seco Ludiana Volunteer Infantry Association Maixou Lndiana Indiana Pros Granme Paul Hendricks Malisen W. M. Miles Thos Shea Lexington Ind W. H. Snodgrass Watson J. F. Jeverr Sec’y Boots & Shoes East Main Cross C. A. Stanton W. Stapp Cc. A. Stanton Prige Broadway, N. Y His DTA WT. Friedley Madison, Ind Cwben Hult & Co Wadson, Nly National Pussicninetr Chicago Ila Sherman & CO Marshall Michigan Club Agenta Great American Tea CO Vesey St New York P. O. Box NAVY Tobacco Jackson Ail Deniers C. A. Jackson & Ge Mira Petersburg Parsons I. S. Johnson & CO Bangor Benson Atwood Brown & Sloan Union la Belle Manly. Co Clark St Eet Harper's Bazar Wes Brooklyn Bagh Han N. Y. Evening Post Harper’s Periodicals Harper’s Magazine Harper’s Weekly Harper's Bazar United States Caniala Marper’s Bazar Freigh Post Office Harper & Brothers Notices OF the Press Springfield Republican Zion’s Herald Boston Evening Express Rochester Harper’s Bazar Canada Harper's Weekely Express EB. R. Wilson Maxvonic Temple Splendid Organs Horace Waters & Sons Manfra St N. Y Democratic Addrege— Sherald Madison, Indiana City of Board of Health Board of Heth Common Council Jos. T. Brashear Pies James Rose T Jodimmenvile, Mudioon Cit Angeln Wim Lse Pee Teas Routh Colombia Idadiem T. Louis West Cincinnati Lusieville Hare Nashcant W. L. Rogers’ Drug Store A. Anderson Louisville Horace Scott MIO & Mississippi Railway St. Louis Great West Davy Marcheon Vernon RE. P. Gatha Second Street West and Mulberry Ind. C Cong, Jr Malis Daily Matia Ohio Cloece Locus Tri-Weekly MAILA Swony Point Mud Lick Bryanteburg Rexville St.Magdalens New Marion Titusville Canaan Hanes’s Bar- Lauraville Versailles Cloxes Moon SEBUI Manville Moorefield Home Craig Long Run Vevay Kent Graham Volga Cresswell M.C. Garber Madison Herald Departmet Bill Heads Offie Main Street Main Cross Street Madison, T A. D. Vanosdol Main Cross Et Indiana i A. Hoffman Weat Main Cross St Madiess
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