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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1891
Page
6
A mix of local items from Indiana towns notes on court plans in Jeffersonville and a new negro paper in Evansville. business changes, births, deaths and civic updates include Absolom Fouts burial in Corydon, Marcus Sulzer’s political hopes, and Jimmy O Donnell praised by Vernon Journal.
The article notes figures presented by the gas company as part of a public presentation. It discusses the proposed rates and financial implications for customers, with emphasis on the projected impact and official responses.
The Madison City Council will review the proposed sale of the electric lights to the Madison Gas Company. The firm promises lower costs and new electrical appliances for stores, factories, and homes, with power for elevators and manufacturing at reduced prices.
The Opera House hosted a repeat performance of Billee Taylor with improved enunciation and singing. Proceeds benefited Christ Church as Misses Cowlam and Hutchings received praise for their voices. A quarrel arose when James Donahue and Robert Benson argued over a settlement. Benson pleaded guilty to assault and was fined $1 and costs, while Donahue pleaded not guilty and faces a 2 p.m. trial tomorrow. Dealers note Salvation Oil dominates liniment sales.
Mrs Amelia Geile wife of August Geile died at about dawn after a two day decline from heart and lung troubles She was born in Germany November 1 1832 and came to Cincinnati in 1853 The Geile family lived in Madison since 1857 with eight children four surviving including W J Walker William Charles George and Frederick Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM Rev H C Fack officiating Interment at Springdale cemetery Also an advertisement for Balls Cough Syrup claims George Edmonds uses it to stay calm and think clearly
Reverend Nile W. Heermans and his family depart Madison after a four year rectorship at Christ Church. Financial strain and debt prompt resignation despite strong parish support, and Michigan City offers a debt free church and half the removal costs. Heermans is praised for stewardship and community service, including work among poorer residents and a role as prelate in the Free Masons.
Third death in two years touches the family as Mrs Joseph Dielenheim, born 1838 in Hollanburg Prussia, dies after a long illness. She emigrated in 1854, married 1798, and leaves ten children, five surviving. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM from the Mulberry Street residence with Rev Guthneck of St Michael’s Church officiating. interment in Springdale Cemetery.
The Vincennes mayor and city marshal toured at night to check duty. They found officers awake except Reed who fled from his home and was captured by Deputy Marshal Robertson after a chase. Reed admitted needing food and complained about the job. The piece closes with an ad for Salvation Oil and Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup.
An ad touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a legitimate medicine for women’s ailments. It claims to cure organic displacements and weaknesses with back pain and uterine diseases, pledges satisfaction or money back, and promotes digestion, blood enrichment, and better sleep.
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