Moedicon News Roundup in Meralds December 12, 1882
In Merald, Moedicon, Indiana, the newspaper notes second-class matters at the post office. It reports on local affairs and daily routines with a concise city-page focus and dated detail.
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1882
Page
2
In Merald, Moedicon, Indiana, the newspaper notes second-class matters at the post office. It reports on local affairs and daily routines with a concise city-page focus and dated detail.
The Herald urges readers to visit Madison where Wy force will trade and exchange with the community. Merchants are praised as obliging and likable, with the Herald inviting calls to confirm recommendations.
The article laments mill closures affecting about 2,000 families as protective tariffs influence Congress. It argues free trade justice and condemns unfair labor-capital gaps, noting political maneuvering around Hubbell assessments and Democratic Committee funding, with projected legislature party lines and potential Senate race outcomes.
Our old friend Vincent P Kirk is urged as a candidate for Senate door-keeper. The Plymouth attorney is described as dignified, sociable, and a strong campaigner with good judge of human nature and past mayoral race showing.
The North Vernon Sun extols Hon. Charles Jewett as the most qualified candidate for Speaker of the House in the upcoming Legislature. The notice stresses his superior qualifications and suitability for the important post.
The passage urges Democrats to organize and fully define their doctrinal beliefs. It argues they should be able to articulate the faith guiding their party and decisions, urging clear explanations of Democratic principles.
State notes describe H. Baer a long time Peru merchant making an assignment amid real estate depreciation. William Chase of Legaport sold land near Minneapolis for 5000 then profitably disposed of it for 75000. Other items include a 1572 china set valued amid regional telephony progress and legal cases in Greensburg and Port Wayne diocesan shifts.
In Opelika Alabama on December 10 gunfire erupted between factions backing old and new city councils. Jim Roberts and five men assaulted a policeman, shots and street fighting spread, nine whites and one black wounded, Bob Maloney fatally shot, Mayor Dunbar fled to seek martial law, trains halted as authorities respond.
Professor Hilgard of the coast and geodetic survey received a report from Assistant Davidson, chief of the canstat Venus party, at Fort Seldon New Mexico, announcing the complete success of the Peerwertar keap ali tenn contacts.
Ex Secretary of War Belknap active near the Capitol as Congress debates taxing tobacco and potential amendments. Hewitt advocates paying the Moziter crew, while the Trade Dollar bill faces Senate apathy. Beck pushes inquiry into campaign funding with Hale's substitute likely shaping the outcome.
Mrs John D Schmidlap and Caleb join Mrs Will Schmidlap in leaving for South Puerto, Colorado to settle with the Merers Schmidlaps. Mr O Montgomery of Saluda township adopts a child from the Orphans Home named Stutsman. Walnut Street Fire Company plans a New Year’s ball for Engelhart Weigand’s illness. Mr Wo Brown takes beat of Capt Marsh Whedon’s police area. Lizzie D Ellis visits city, seeks Christmas gifts from Cirs Drug Store. Drugstore offers French harps Candies cigars and medicines with night service.
James H. Kirkpatrick a water man on the steamer Gen. Pike and Miss Nellie McLaughlin were wed last Thursday at 7 by Father Edward Fuller at St Michael's church residence of John Dixon on North East Street. A large reception followed with a supper prepared by Dixon and family. The couple plan to live in the city after visiting Missouri and will make the city their future home.
A blizzard struck the city last Wednesday evening around nine p.m. The Thursday low was a few degrees below zero and highs reached five to six above. River blockage seemed possible, with packets ordered into the Kentucky river. By Friday, conditions moderated and have remained mild.
John W. Scott resumes control of the Temple Grocery in the Masonic Temple, aiming to recapture his old customers plus new ones. The note highlights his known, energetic business demeanor and invites patrons to visit.
A clergyman struggles to teach as listeners cough incessantly. The ad claims Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds can fix this. A trial bottle is offered free at E Heberhart's Drug Store.
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