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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1888
Page
6
A jumble of health, theft, travel, and public notices appears, citing Salvation Oil warnings, pensions, elections, and legal actions. Names include J.B. Safford, J.C. Safford, and Henry Keanwag, with places like New Albany and Corydon referenced amid broad civic snippets.
Friday items report a gas drilling venture at Jefferville by Rolla Doolittle and Simeon Haunt and recall early Madison Democratic paper roots. The column mocks a $1 cap and notes Kentucky results with Cleveland leading Harrison. Oscar Montz welcomes a new nephew. Ben Well(e) and spouse celebrate their 9th anniversary with hopes for a diamond milestone.
A letter to Rev. J. H. Barnard from his son George in Paris recounts a young New York journalist now in Paris who visited Barnard and sent a short poem interpreting his Group of History. The note accompanies Barnard as he prepares the piece for the Paris Exposition of 1839 showing support for the young artist.
The poem contemplates conquest and defeat, noting that neither triumph nor subjugation yields true victory. It argues strength can fail when misused and even the victor may wound himself, while the vanquished may gain an inner triumph beyond outward success.
George Middleton of Chicago, brother of the sheriff, visited the city amid family concerns. A veteran showman and former partner of James Bailey, Middleton helped launch the first Dime Museum in New York and then planned a Chicago museum in 1881, facing strong initial resistance but aiming to provide continual amusement and steady work.
A letter warns residents to keep birds and beasts at home and to avoid sending gifts or offerings for exotic animals. The author laments overbearing crowds and seeks rest, noting future shipments of animals could arrive by express to the river and packing houses.
The Art Amateur for December presents the first issue of the magazine with two colored plates a woodland winter scene and a dainty card playing image. Black and white designs include decorative heads shrines and vases plus embroidery and tapestry patterns.
Fragmentary transcript notes a debate over ballots and voting actions. Mentions Bauer and Grae with uncertain references to Bia and Ene. Indicates a comment about a vote for a ticket and an exchange of viewpoints amid confusion.
Capt W J Locan president of the First National Bank returned home from Canada where he pursued Schreiber the absconding teller. A Republican reporter spoke with Locan about the mission and its success. The pursuit began Friday night on the 10 o clock train reaching Detroit Saturday evening and a sleeper to Toronto followed. In Toronto Locan and Schreiber planned to recover the money papers with help from an attorney. He warned Schreiber if he refused arrest and trial would follow and fees would deplete his funds.
The text reflects discontent among women described as disappointed and aging. It critiques aspiring young ladies and hints at social pressures and vanity influencing behavior, with scattered phrases about silicate belting and vivacity.
In response to public excitement about Dr Coffee and Dr Colfes I state that Dr Coffee is a well educated physician and better prepared to practice his specialties than any physician in the area This reflects local opinions following inquiries at the Institute and amid questions from residents seeking assessment of medical experts.
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