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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1880
Page
3
Jupan Allison last Tuesday week granted Madison Bear a divorce from his wife. The Herald notes advertising tips for local merchants and mentions work stoppage on the Kentucky river locks due to high water.
Mr H B Cawmicx becomes second clerk of the Maggie Harper replacing Lou Vories who resigned. W D Wetts Co will house Candies and Nuts during the holidays. Dr J H Matthews of this city is named chair of the county State Health Commission. E G Wurtsry, former president of the First National Bank, died by self harm in Chicago and was interred in Springdale Cemetery.
Dr W A Corriss and George E Stanley pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill Ren F Robbins in the circuit court on Thursday last and were fined fifty dollars and costs. The intent indictment was dismissed and only Robbins testified.
An election in the city for railroad directors resulted in a new board: Thos. A. Scott, J. N. McCullough, Thos. D. Messler, James L. Bradley, R. J. Bright, Giee 8. McKiernan, J. H. McCampbell. Traveling Auditor Capt. Halley voted by proxy. The Columbus & Shelby and Shelby & Cambridge City roads will merge into the Columbus & Cambridge City Railroad.
The Jefferson County Patrons of Husbandry Insurance Company held a courthouse meeting on Monday. They extended their insurance to any good farm property, regardless of Grange membership. The Jubilee committee presented audited accounts. the fair netted the Society $150.
The Jefferson County Sunday School Association met in convention at the United Presbyterian Church with a small attendance. Five topics were discussed by named speakers, followed by business and an evening address by W H Levering. Officers elected for the next year include President A Unaniella and Secretary W A Quigley, with an executive committee listing J O Taylor and others.
Oliver L Irby of Madison Indiana faced bigamy charges after marrying twice in rapid succession while employed in Cincinnati. He claimed a divorce from wife No 1, heard in Louisville, leading to his release. City Council approved a charity donation totaling 33 dollars from member salaries for George Meuser injured by a cannon explosion.
Persons seeking festive or entertaining goods and elegant hair watch chains for gentlemen presents may visit Mrs. E. M. Hill hairdresser on Lower Main Cross Street south side near Pear Railroad Bridge.
The Handsome Nickel Plated New Home Lamp debuts this season, touted as safer and more convenient than the Student Lamp with a clamp to attach to sewing machines desks and walls. It features an argand burner, filling indicator, and match box, with low price and broad editorial endorsements. A letter list follows for Madison post office, December 6, 1880, listing numerous female recipients.
After selling hogs in Cincinnati, Jonathan McMakin shared a boat ride from Aurora to Vevay with Augustine Stewart and John Henry. He slept in a shared stateroom and woke to find his money stolen. Police found $77, three $20 gold pieces, three $5 bills, one gold dollar, and one paper dollar on Stewart. Both suspects were jailed and arraigned in Vevay with $300 bonds. Stewart proclaims innocence. both have prior good reputations.
J. W. MAD announces St Michael's fair starting Tuesday with H M S Pinafore on opening night. The program features a Magic Plait Dance by children on Wednesday, May Pele Dance by children on Friday, and a Saturday matinee of Pinafore at 4 o'clock, with a sailor lassies troupe managing the entertainment.
Thos Cisco bought three cattle from R Wilson at the Tank farm for 250 earnest money. The cattle were struck by lightning while under a tree the night of purchase. Per court instruction, a jury awarded Wilson the price. Mas G. T. Wankeep, a Shelby township resident, died on Sunday.
For coughs colds and sore throat Brown's Bronchial Troches offer relief and are said to prevent further lung disease. Backed by thirty years of physician recommendations they are a staple remedy used by speakers and singers and sold at twenty five cents a box.
A Titusville shop owned by Jas Myers was robbed on Wednesday night with goods stolen valued at 400 dollars. thieves used a wagon to drive up and clean the establishment out. Col J KR Saarer, ex J M I Road superintendent and now assistant general superintendent of L N Road, was asked to resign. Minnie Sewell, daughter of U S N engineer George Sewell, is mentioned in a separate note. St Michaels Church women plan a fair at Odd Fellows Hall starting Tuesday evening.
The Grand Jury was discharged on Monday afternoon after a seven day session and returned thirty seven indictments. The Board of County Commissioners is in session.
A man admits choking and beating Parson Bledsoe after the parson spoke politely about reform. The assailant, defending a reform stance, says he struck to stop the parson from promoting a political “sucker” dollar. The recorder took the case under advisement.
A proverb notes that a hollow tree produces a loud sound while a solid tree yields mature fruit. The saying contrasts surface noise with lasting results, emphasizing that enduring value comes from strength rather than echo.
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