Six Months Agreement with S150 75 50 Terms
A note records a six month term with three separate monthly figures S150 75 50. Details imply staged payments or allocations though exact purpose is unclear from the fragment.
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1881
Page
2
Board of Health reports smallpox cases decline and defense stance
The piece notes the City Board of Health has fought smallpox, citing a drop from 38 cases to three. It defends President Marsh against accusations of overreporting and praises efforts and funding, while Garfield’s friends push for bills to be settled. The Washington angle discusses House membership counts and party balance, with Republicans likely holding a majority after potential cross-party votes.
Paying Garfield's Doctors in Congress Fight
A Cincinnati Commercial special says Congress will hear proposals to audit Garfield’s medical bills and have the Treasury settle the payments. Doctors Bliss Agnew and Hamilton contend the cost amounts to about 25,000 each, with Barnes and Woodward reporting no financial loss. The aim is a quiet settlement before Congress adjourns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cincinnati
Garfield
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Dr. Bliss
Agnew
Bliss
Nuree
Hats Caps and Furnishing Goods
Local retailer in Madi pledges lasting presence with a full stock of hats caps and furnishing goods promising reliable service and ongoing availability for customers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nishing
Madi
Smallpox Deaths and Fear Spread in New York
Smallpox grows in New York with authorities warning the disease will linger as careless acts accelerate transmission. A woman with a child afflicted by smallpox rode a streetcar and told others the child was recovering, prompting passengers to abandon them and heightening infection risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Great Eastern
Cigar and Cigarette Output in New York City Soars
Tria reports last year New York City produced 828,660,000 cigars and 299,800,090 cigarettes with 25,090 workers. Twenty years ago there were no cigarettes and 50,000,000 cigars yearly. Domestic demand drives production as foreign shipments remain negligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tria
New York City
New York
Cabbage Crop Boosts Sauerkraut Shipments This Year
Houcanp ships kraut by the ton to this country, with two thousand barrels arriving last month as a short cabbage crop reduces supply. Cars unloaded in Cincinnati last year carried heads that are now smaller, with cabbage fetching twenty five to thirty cents a head in large cities, contrasting with fall prices in 1880.
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Houcanp
Cincinnati
Jane
New Cranks Brought In After Garfield Assassination
Washington City reports ninety cranks have been arrested since General Garfield was shot on July 21 by Guiteau. The latest offender is Elias Fitts from Georgia who claimed his mission was to give Gui ear and that the Lord aided him, and he was jailed.
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Garfield
Guiteau
Washington City
Georgia
Ilia
Elias Fitts
Gui
Ile
Trade balance figures for October 1831 and year to date
The official statement shows merchandise exports exceeding imports by 9 271 536 dollars in October 1831 and gold and silver coin and bullion imports exceeding exports by 7 163 018 dollars. For the twelve months ending October 1 the excess of merchandise exports is 155 576 327 dollars and the excess of gold and silver coin and bullion imports is 7 256 "GSU" indicates a garbled tail.
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United States
GSU
Reporter Compared Bride and Groom to Natural Appearance
A Gancaxati reporter noted the bride and groom “looked perfectly natural,” a tone suggesting he was used to describing corpses at wakes or funerals.
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Gancaxati
Immense Line of Holiday Novelties Arrives in Madison
Fifty dozen new holiday novelties arrive from a single house to Madison. The supplier touts the largest line yet and urges shoppers to inspect the huge display.
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Madison
Guiteau Trial Proceeds Despite Disruptions
The Guiteau trial runs slowly as Judge Porter completes a three day examination of the accused. Prosecution gains do not mount, and the insanity finding remains strong. Guiteau's interruptions draw sharp criticism of Judge Cox who may remove the defendant from the courtroom if disorder continues.
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Guiteau
Porter
Cox
Guitean
Tress
Gabbie
Eatnee
Editors and Publishers Meeting in Lawrenceburg
Notice for a dec 15 1881 editors and publishers meeting of Fourth Congressional District newspapers at 10 am in the Lawrenceburg Council Chamber. All papers urged to send a representative. invited outsiders with interest. WM D H Hunter signs for Lawrenceburgh Register. The Herald will be represented.
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Fourth Congressional District
Lawrenceburg
Council Chamber
WM. D. H. Hunter
Lawrenceburgh Register
Herald
Tribune urges Democrats to push finance reform amid Congress
The New York Tribune argues the Democratic party must elevate financial and business questions in this session and seek concrete actions. It asserts Republicans need not define a platform, as twenty years of power and existing laws have produced prosperity. It questions how the GOP will dodge the issue as they hold a majority. The paper cites the Cincinnati Enquirer’s nod to Moses Mahone.
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The
New York Tribune
the Tribune
Congress
Moses” Mahone
Cincinnati Enquirer
Democrats Gain Patronage Through New Legislature
The New York Legislature controlled by Democrats after seven years will have over 100 appointments to fill with roughly fifty applicants per post. It can change Capital Commissioners with $1,000,000 patronage and confirm a State Prison Superintendent with appointive agents wardens and keepers. The shift promises at least $2,000,000 in patronage for the party.
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New York
Senate
Ohio Republican Speaker James Warren Kerren described as Stalwart ally
Keifer, a noted Stalwart of the Stalwarts, is said to have won the nomination due to backing from Conkling Grant Platt & Co. The report places Kerren in Ohio politics as a Republican House speaker with influential ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Warren Kerren
Ohio
Keifer
Conkling, Grant, Platt & Co
Congress Opens Its 47th Session With Early Rush
The 47th Congress began its first session on Monday with swift proceedings as lawmakers convened to set the agenda. Key figures and party leaders addressed the chamber, outlining priorities for the coming term.
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47Th Congress
City Council approves watchman pay and health bills
At Thursday’s meeting Merchant Policeman Marsh was granted fifty cents weekly from city funds for guarding city property. Bills for smallpox cases and burying the dead, plus other Board of Health expenses, were approved for payment and referred to the claims committee. The clerk was directed to maintain a smallpox case ledger. The public improvements committee reported the Michigan road work including three sewers is complete and noted additional small items.
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Board of Health
Marsh
Board of
Ilealth
Col. Marsh
Marsh. Whedon
Heck
Smith
Saberton
Committee On Public Improvements
Michigan
City health report notes smallpox cases and treasurer’s figures
The Board of Health issued a detailed statement on smallpox in the city noting 38 cases total with three patients still convalescing. The City Treasurer’s monthly report shows receipts and disbursements with a December balance of 2 315 75. Water Works records show month receipts 4050 and expenditures 55029, exceeding receipts by 509 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Township assessors to be elected at April 1882 vote
The Attorney General directs township assessors to be elected at the April 1882 election for a four year term. The 1882 act changes the time from November to April, but preserves a four year term. Vacancies before 1884 are filled at the spring 1884 general election.
Real Estate Transfers in Madison Lancaster and Smyrna Townships
Transfers include Anna Mc Cormick to Malachi Collins for 165 by 396 feet at Fayette and North in North Madison. Eliza Lansberry to John Barton seven acres on Ryker's Ridge. Charles Byfield to Geo B Lewis sixteen acres in Lancaster. William B Royce and W R Smitha to Jacob and Julia Kang forty acres in Republican. Charles F Boyd to James M Sullivan nine acres in Smyrna. Nelson Ellington to Wom Jeffries forty acres. John Carver to James King twenty acres in Saluda. Wm Wells to James F Arbuckle five acres, and James F Arbuckle to Julian Mridwell five acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
Anna
Wom. Jeffries
Saluda
John Carver
James King
Wm. H. Wells
James F. Arbuckle
Julian Mridwell
Kentucky river improvements plan to limit winter work
Mas J W Cuyver chief engineer of the Kentucky river Improvements argues in a letter to the Cincinnati Commercial that by keeping new work below pool level this winter navigation on the Ohio will be only slightly interrupted. He notes February to May water is above the dam comb so boats can pass if the breach is closed, but current could hinder use if the breach remains open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas. J. W. Cuyver
Kentucky River
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Ohio
Farm lands sell in Trimble county to move to city
Mr W W Couzens father of Will Collins of Temple Grocery sold his large Trimble county farm and will move the family to the city. Unimproved lands fetched 15 per acre and improved lands with the homestead 20 per acre. The daughter of Mr Caliban Ei ble, formerly of this city, died at Louisville last Wednesday night and the remains were brought here for interment in Tidan Kentuck cemetery.
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W. W. Couzens
Will Collins
Temple Grocery
Trimble County
Caliban Eible
Louisville
Kentuck Cemetery
Andregrift
Joby Landegrift
New Albany
Underwear assortment with wide price range
New selection of underwear arrives with suits priced from 25 cents to 100 dollars less than competitors. Ranges cover sizes from the largest man to the smallest boy, with price points at 100, 125, 150, and up to 500 dollars.
Hats and Caps for the Working Men at Low Prices
Fine Saxony wool hats sell for 65 cents and one dollar, with some at 1 dollar 25 cents. Caps go for 75 cents to 1 dollar 25 cents. The seller emphasizes low prices and invites customers to come see the offerings.
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Saxony
Fai
C.eseccesees
Dominion
Letter List From Jefferson County Describes Advertised Letters
Manpisey Indiana December 5 1881 Norseye lists show letters available at General Delivery with no fee if called as Advertised Letters. Uncalled letters are sent to Dead Letter Office after one month and weekly ads continue. Names include Brown Carey Clarke Davis Elliott Flanagan Golden Gable Hager Hugher Jones Lockard Montani Morton Owens Pierce Robb Schwab Smith Simpson Slattery Selig and others. John W Linck P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manpisey, Jefferson Co
Ind
Thomas C Brown
Spencer Ball
Nicholas Carey
Rey
Cavans
Philip L Clarke
Fred Deetmer
James Davis
P Dell
George Elliott
A Flanagan
Thomas Golden
Frank Gallagher
Joel Gable
John G Hager
Wm Hugher
John Ganley
John Jones
O P King
Ashbury
Ken L
Walter S Leland
Lewis Lorenson
Andrew Lottaperch
Ohio River Railroad Proposed Lines Stir Cincinnati Interest
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports strong local support for a new Cincinnati and Ohio River Railroad along the river banks. General Warner leads efforts east of Cincinnati securing farm rights while multiple parallel river lines eyed for entry within two years, including Horace Scott’s Louisville to Cincinnati route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Georgetown
Portsmouth
General Warner
Cincinnati and
Col
Horace Scott
Louisville
Supreme Court Reverses Woodfill Estate Case
The Supreme Court reverses the lower court ruling in Woodfill estate. The farm will be partitioned and Gabriel Woodfill receives his share. The decision discusses the erasure of a testator’s signature as revocation and destruction of a will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Woodfill
Gabriel Woodfill
John G. Woodfill
Eliza Patton
Jefferson C. C. Reveraed, Elliott, LLC
Louisville Cincinnati Mail Line Plans Two Fast Flyers
The Louisville and Cincinnati U S Mail Line Company considers building two fast steamers in spring. They would be flyers operating under the European plan to attract passengers and hurt railroad business between Louisville and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jourier Journal
Louisville and
Cincinnati
U. S. Mail Line Company
Here
Shipyard Captain Plans Centennial Steamer Remodel
Capt D C Rohlingen of the Madison Ship yard in St Louis reports a contract to remodel the steamer Centennial and another deal with Wiggins Ferry Company to build a new deck frame for one of their steamers in the same city.
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St. Louis
D. C. Rohlingen
Madison
Wiggins Ferry Company
Drowned Woman of Milton Neighborhood
A well known city resident Mrs Hattie Jones formerly Steele aged about thirty five drowned on Thursday night after hiring a ferry boat to cross the river with a companion. The mishap occurred when a skiff was rocked by waves from the tow boat Katie Waters and Mrs Jones fell overboard. Lee Spencer one of the ferry workers dived after her and both struggled under water until she let him go causing her death. a girl named Billa Sherman assisted in returning to shore. Attempts to recover the body yielded only the shawl. Mrs Jones leaves a five year old child.
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Hattie Jones
Steele
Milton
Jones
Lee Spencer
J. C. Abbott
Billa Sherman
Spencer
Kentucky
Katie Waters
Minstrel Company at Odd Fellows Hall Tonight
The Hi Henry Combination, a 25 artist minstrel troupe, performs at Odd Fellows Hall this Wednesday evening with strong praise from the Cincinnati Enquirer. Some reserved seats remain at Foster and Calloway's. tickets by early purchase. The Indiana State Teachers meeting is set for Indianapolis on the 27th to 29th insts with four cent miles on round trips from J M I rail line upon orders to Prof. C H Butler Winchester. Hotels in Indianapolis offer special rates from Grand to Brunswick and Pyle.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Foster & Calloway’s
State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
C. H. Butler
Winchester
Ind
Grand
Bates
New Denison
Brunswick and Pyle
Tax dispute settled with Indianapolis rail firm for 25000 dollars
The United States accepted 25000 dollars and costs from the Indianapolis, Jeffersonville and Madison Railroad Company in a long running tax suit covering earnings from 1864 to 1871. The claim started at 75000 dollars, later reduced to 49000 by credits. Separately, W Y Clough won on appeal after a Columbus fine for peddling by selling samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Indianapolis, Jeffersonville & Madison Railroad Company
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Mail Company launches exclusive wharf boat for mail steamers
The new wharf boat will serve the mail steamers and packets and the Maggie Harper exclusively, not available to transient boats. The Madison route now stands on equal footing with Cincinnati and Louisville with identical freight rates to the Southern Mail Line and up the Kentucky river.
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Mail Company
Maggie Harper
Madison
Cincinnati
Louisville
Kentucky River
Golden wedding honors and local news from the city
Mr. Joan S Williams celebrated his golden wedding as the Press Club presented him a gold headed cane and Mrs Williams gold spectacles. New Madison Brewing Company buildings near completion with capacity for thirty thousand barrels yearly. Six persecuted Hebrews from Russia arrive, aided by local Hebrew residents. Joan Gable suffers hand loss in a spoke lathe accident. Miss Sreta Longe marries Mr. John Springs in Marion Illinois. Indiana College Association meets in Indianapolis December 26-27. Travelers urged to read Burlington Route ad. Andrégrift dies in New Albany. body returned home for burial. An insane man named Peter Newmilan arrested in Hillsboro Ohio. R S McKes of Indianapolis donates funds for new electrical machine and spectroscope to Hanover College. Joan D Scamipap may stay in city. Henry Austin barrels cider this year. Mrs Chapman dies. Protracted meeting at Fort Donelson. Commissioners Court in session.
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Joan S. Williams
Press Club
City
Complimentary Words For Mr Lin C Jones In Madison Star
The Madison Star praises Mr Lin C Jones of the Madison Herald for courteous fair dealing and a generous policy that earned him broad support. A man on Main Street carried a glass pane wrapped in brown paper, then sat on it and smashed it, prompting laughs from other passengers.
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Madison Star
Lin. C. Jones
The
Madison Herald
Star
Jones
Not what men do worthily but what they do successfully
A compact reflection on history recording only successful deeds rather than noble intentions, emphasizing outcomes over motives in shaping lasting memory.
Rescued From Death A Lung Disease Recovery Tale
William J. Coughlin of Somerville Massachusetts recounts a deadly lung illness in 1876 77 a hole in the lung and near death. He credits Dr William Hall s Balsam for the lungs with his recovery after using two bottles and says he can now work again. Sold by druggists.
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William J. Coughlin
Somerville
Mass
City Hospital
WM. Hall
Wim. Hall
Blood Purifying Tonic Promises Renewal of Health
The advertisement touts Scovili s Sarsaparilla and Stillingia, or Blood and Liver Syrup as a strong blood purifier. It claims to cure scrofula syphilitic disorders kidney weakness erysipelas malaria nervous disorders and digestive ills by purifying blood liver and kidneys. A single bottle is urged as proof of merit.
Market Reports from Totten and Colline
Prices listed for diverse commodities including wheat bran hominy meal and sugars with per unit rates. Various livestock and agricultural goods feature prices for beans, molasses sorghum beeswax tallow and lard. Hardware nails horse shoes and other farm supplies appear with current market values.
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