Madison and Trimble County News Highlights
Reports from Madison and Trimble counties cover a range of local incidents. Notable items include the death of George Evaline in Trimble, the reestablishment of Fred Wolf’s meat shop, social guests at the Madison Hotel, and Marcus R. Sulzer planning to stay in Madison to practice law. Other events note juvenile injuries, a theft of butter, a jail contempt fine, a boy burned at a celebration, a pair of legal disputes, a barn fire causing heavy losses, and the obituary of George Smith from Olive Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Evaline
Trimble County
Kentucky
Fred Wolf
Cross
Madison Hotel L Allegro Club Dances Into The Night
At the Madison Hotel the L Allegro club hosted a formal dancing party led by Will Hollis string band. Guests enjoyed cotillion polka waltz mazurka and schottische, with a grand late table seating sixty to seventy. A second act featured Mr Garrison and assistants before 3 AM. Attendees included Mesdames Crozier Deweese Goold McGregor and many others from Vevay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Hotel
Will Hollis
Mr. Garrison
Mesdames Crozier
Deweese
Goold
McGregor
Hutchings
Geeting
EU Daily
Anna Cold
Shheik
Bessie White
Lydia White
Lotta Grayson
Gertie Grayson
Alling
Rogers
Weyer
Cisco
Middleton
Cowlam
Graham
Smiley
Barton
Dow
Buchanan
Mullens
Rousch
Knox
Manning
Goldenburg
Vevay
Crozier
Hurlbut
Schofield
Henry
Will Luckett
Wade Luckett
Taylor
Henderson
Montz
Korbly
Chapman
Frank
Rob White
Alex Graham
Harry Hargan
Platt
Gibson
A. Cochrane
Heckard
Scheik
Little
Todd
Glauber
Howard
Bert Alling
Harry Goold
Mills
Dupraz
Patton
Lampson
Drunkenness Cured at Home by Golden Specific
A sensational medical ad claims Haines Golden Specific can cure drunkenness in ten days at home. It alleges safe administration in beer coffee or tea without patient knowledge, vows permanent control over liquor appetite, and offers free 43 page booklets from the Golden Specific Co. of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Specific Co
Race Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Devastating City Fire Ravages Workshops and Oil Works
Early morning blaze destroyed J S Smyth wagon factory and Fred Wolff meat shop, with losses totaling thousands. Standard Oil warehouse burned as two alarms spread, while residents barely contained the flames in the south west block. No lives lost, but extensive damage to homes and businesses across Main Depot streets. Police pursue three unidentified suspects linked to arson as officials assess insured and uninsured losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Depot
J. 8
Heberhart
Main Street
Cadzow
Depot Street
J.S. Smyth
J. K.weyer
Smyth
Moses Act
J. K. Weyer
W. H. Chasteen
William Thornton
Thornton
Fred Wolf
Wolff
Adkinson
George Varble
John W. Senior
Bethel Mission
D. G. Stuart
M. J.bowman
John F. Hammell
Owen Scarff
G. W. Palmer
Peak
McAuley
Heberhart& Son
Temple & Son
Bochman
Lower Main Street
Lower Third Street
Peter Klein
Tower and Cravens
Standard Oil Works
Josah King
Mcoy
Cooper Shop
Diphtheria Fears Rise in Henryville Amid Congress Session
Local health alerts report diphtheria raging at Henryville while Congress meets in Washington today. Other items note Simmons Liver Regulator promotions, a shipyard rumor, and various local civic activities including church dedications and court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henryville
Congress
Washington
Fire damage at St Michael school entertainment hall curtain
William Roberts the colored janitor found a fire destroyed drop curtain in the basement entertainment hall at St Michael school. The surrounding wood was scorched and damp conditions saved the building. Incendiaries entered through a basement window, likely Saturday or Sunday night, aiming to mislead investigators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Roberts
St. Michael’ 'S ‘School
Dick Dorse Surrenders in Sixth Ward Fire Case
Dick Dorse, once employed on the Harry Brown now at the shipyard, surrendered Saturday evening to face a warrant for complicity in a Sixth ward fire. He claims innocence and will present alibi and good character. Prosecutors say a strong case exists and he will be arraigned before Judge Friedley soon. Also report: John F. Bennett retires as County Commissioner, John W. Thomas succeeds him. OD A Roberts elected President. Liquor licenses granted to John Louden, William Welch, Jacob Klein, Lambert Baier, Louis Weber. Isaiah Spivey’s term expired. Charles Schwappacher elected janitor of the Court House at $225 yearly with extras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Dorse
Harry Brown
Friedley
John F. Bennett
John W. Thomas
OD. A. Roberts
John Louden
William Welch
Jacob Klein
Lambert Baier
Louis Weber
Isaiah Spivey
Charles Schwappacher
Lactic acid linked to rheumatism and Hood's Sarsaparilla promoted
The article notes lactic acid from sour milk and cider as a rheumatism cause and recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify the blood and aid kidney and liver function. It also reports Tom Godfrey and Nip Wayne were arrested on a grand larceny warrant after a poker game where a stranger named T Z Smith lost $160.
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Hood
Tom Godfrey
Nip
Wayne
Harding
T. Z. Smith
Godfrey
Smith
Louisville Courier Journal
California knowledge book offer from A Phillip Co Chicago
A promotional call offers a free book about California mailed from A Phillip & Co Chicago. The piece also advertises Hoffman Quinns furnaces and a joke about a printer and his girl. Scottsburg Indiana shows rapid growth with new homes and an electric plant planned. Three tramps are arrested for vagancy in Dick Saturday night but released after promising to work on the night watch.
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California
A. Phillip & Co
Clark St
Chicago
Inc
Sebastian
Til
J. F. Peas
Hoffman & Quinn’s
E. Main Street
Scottsburgh
Indiana
Mans True & Co
Sasi
Augusta
Maine
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Chas. Gambini
Smith’s Ranch
Sonoma Co
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Annie S. Butler
Providence
R.J
John Dillander
Steam Shovel
G. 8
Justin
Texas
Dr. J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
Mass
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A. P. Ordway & Co
Kosnigy
W. Scholl
de Pasta
Indy’ Eince Em
Koenic Med. CO
E. H. DE Forest & CO
Rochester, N. Y
H. Hawks & CO
Rochester
N. Y
Arabies
Stanate
Dee
Madison
Marcus R. Sulzer
Stanley Archer
Moorefield
A. W. Jessup
Pat Duffy
Squire Cravens
Loyd Spann
Monroe Township
Charles Alexander
John Holwager
Squire Allen
Holwager
Alexander
Clifty
Joe Salisbury
George Smith
Olive Branch
Tacoma
City
Depot Streets
Standard Oil Company
Second Street
Madicon Duo
Simmons Hver
Sabroliton
Commissioners Court
Simmons
Grocery and’ Produce Store
Jefferson ‘Street
Simmons Liver Regulator
Tryus
Vail
Ollie Bennett
Saluda
Christopher Lewis
Elizabeth Starling
Eugene Ernst
Thomas Dow
Indianapolis
Dean Brothers
J. H. Stotsenberg
C. W. Tinsley
Trinity
Charles Tinsley
Shelbyville
Conger
Freedom Church
Grayford
Sheriff Hoagland
Lancaster Township
William Mosser
St. Nicholas
Mr. Mosser
M. & M. Club
Brown and Holman
Turpie
New “Custom House
Madison Ministerial Association
Baptist Church
Dr. Barnard
Little Bessie Safford
Fairmount Cemetery
North Madison
Pittsburg
Renschler
Ellsworth Ryker
Ryker’s Ridge
Forshee
Davidson
M. &M. Club
Court House
James White
Stephens
Walnut'street
St. Mary’s Church
Sylvester Yunker
Frank Klose
Joseph Maurer
Nicholas Roeder
Jacob Metzler
Joseph Gardner
Marie Antoinette
New’ York World
William Lewman
John Jones
Tom Conley
Toole
Suearastons Hee Agal Ra
St. Louis
Peoria
Kansas City, St. Joseph
Denve
St. Paul and Minnepolis
Pacific Coast
Nebraska
Colorado
Black Hills
A. ©. Dawes
Ste Lonis
PISO
Laura E. Patterson
Newton, Iowa
Cotte
Ghia
Ephraim Brown
Mast
Dove Gs
F. Sryder
M'Vicker's Theater
Chicas
Tales From
Burles Ee Eom
Witti
Cama
Muyeh
New York
Ra Clokyry
Torres
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