Madison area notes include pensions, deaths, and local events
Jasper Boyd's pension rises from four to six dollars monthly and Elizabeth Robinson receives an original widow's pension of thirty eight dollars. A new shipyard starts below the water works. Mrs Martha Dunlap dies near Kent aged ninety. Rev Hersey to lecture December 12 at Hanover Presbyterian church. Community news covers a bridge specification in Monroe, a St Patrick's mass celebration, and local bookseller holiday gift lists at Calloway's.
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Jasper Boyd
Fort Wayne
Board of Pension Physicians
Elizabeth Robinson
Scott F. Hersey
Presbyterian Church
Hanover
A. Marks & Son
Martha Dunlap
Kent
Ganly
St. Patrick’s
North Madison
St. Patrick’s School
Bowery Club
John Mullen
George Kegel
Dorse Claflin
Will Claflin
Love Morgan
Dawson Hewitt
B. F
W. W. Calloway
Harper & Brother
B. F. & W. W. Calloway
Chicago Dispatch Highlights Louisville Blacksmith O'Donnell
A Chicago Dispatch recounts Jim O'Donnell of Louisville who lives as a celebrated exhibit in a dime museum. Mentioned friends include Daniel Voorhees and Judge Holman of Indiana. He saved a baby during a Louisville fire and may gain government employment despite past oversight. The piece notes his age around fifty and social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jim O'Donnell
Louisville
United States
John Messinger
O’donnell
Chicago
Daniel Voorhees
Judge Holman
Indiana
Washington
Tilden
Galt
O'Donnell
Chicago Dispatch
Local Remedies Guarantee Satisfaction and Quick Effects
Citizens are assured that Dr King s New Life Pills Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters have sold well for years with universal satisfaction. The sellers guarantee results or refund purchase prices. J E O Hang on Druggist Lane s Family Medicine promises daily bowel movement aid with a pleasant herb product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Bucklen
J. E
On Trial for Arson in Greenwood Cadwallader Case
Judge Friedley takes up injunction suit Greenwood versus Cadwallader while Patrick Duffy faces arson charges for burning property valued at 38 000. Jurors are seated after a lengthy selection. Prosecution relies on circumstantial and direct evidence. witnesses place Duffy near the crime scene and at local saloons around the time of the blaze. The courtroom remains crowded as about twenty more witnesses are expected.
Madison Dec 8 Local Notes and County Plans
Dr White land and his Indian band are now at Carrollton. A Kentucky farm house near Brooksburg burned Monday night. County Commissioners redeem the Auditor's warrants for the last quarter. Robert Quail shows a new bay stallion Pilot Wood in winter quarters at Brooksburg. George Straub bought property at Church and Third streets for 541 dollars at the commissioners sale. F M Griffith of Switzerland County went to Indianapolis to study the legislative field. O and M freight wreck at North Vernon damaged three or four cars with no injuries. Trustee Brown repairs the foot bridge over Crooked Creek near the glue factory. Township trustees settle their term accounts today. Rev F A Friedley of Richmond is visiting cousins Dr Cooperider and Judge Friedley. The Carroll Trimble county line lies two miles above Milton. Hunter's Bottom mostly in Carroll county. A party at Michael Gehrrity's residence in Fairmount last night with city guests. Mrs E H Tripp of North Vernon and Mrs Curtis of Vernon en route to Hanover to visit sister Mrs L C Jones. John N Girton of Putnam county has voted Democratic Presidential tickets from Jackson to Cleveland. He and his wife recently celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Jumata Tribe No 24 elected officers for the Great Sun term: Sachem Henry Ulmer, Senior Sagamore W E Montz, Junior Sagamore John Webster, Prophet F P Ramsay, Clerk J W Tevis, Keeper of Wampum G Johnson. County commissioners plan extensive improvements including sewerage to the river, new out-buildings, and a court-house extension for records.
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Kentucky
Brooksburg
Robert Quail
George Straub
Church and
Third Streets
F. M. Griffith
Switzerland Co
Indianapolis
Legislative Field
Anf O
F. A. Friedley
Richmond
Ind
Coopereider
Friedley
Carroll
Trimble Counties
Milton
Hunter’s Bottom
Carroll County
John N. Girton
Putnam County
Jackson
Cleveland
Great Sun
Sachem
Henry Ulmer
Sagamore
W. E. Montz
John Webster
Prophet
F. P. Ramsay
J. W. Tevis
Wampum
G. Johnson
Court House
Herald
Joe Douglas
Duffy
Siegel’s
Custer
Seigel
William Courtney
Bowman’s
McCauley
Clint Pogue
Hattie Scott
Nancy Woodfill
Minnie Silvers
Depot Street
Green Bay
Allison
Yelock
Curtis
Gallagher’s
Douglas
Fred Eckert
Railroad Bridge
Bowman
Eckert
Mary Klein
Pearl Streets
Defendant
Depot
Main Streets
William Robinson
Beech Grove Park
Peter Fertig
Fair Grounds
Main Street
Gallagher's
Tom Farrell
Perfection in traveling on the North-Western Limited
The North-Western Limited from Chicago to St Paul and Minneapolis is described as vestibuled with buffet, smoking and library cars, private sleeping compartments, drawing room sleepers and fine dining. Two new features highlighted are a luxury buffet car and a ten-compartment private sleeping car for families and ladies, plus deluxe dining after departure. Maps and tickets available via agents or W A Thrall in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
North-Western Limited
North-Western
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Northwest
W. A. Thrall
Chicago & North-Western R.y
Memorandum Notice From Citizens Group
In a terse memorandum a local citizens group outlines a call for public input on a planned community project. The note identifies the group, urges engagement, and sets a near term action date for a council meeting.
Fraternity Interest Rises As Term Nears End
Fraternity interest grows as the term ends. Rush activity is light but barbs have appeared with pins in the past week. Oxford hats stir student thought and gowns for assembly wear are proposed but likely postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Growth of Fatted Steer Weights Over 1706 to Today
The record notes gradual increases in fattened steer weights from 1706 to today. In 1706 average weight was 310 pounds at age five, rising to 482 pounds by 1755. By 1830 weight exceeded double 1706 by 650 pounds, and modern steers exceed four times 1706.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liverpool
Poverty to affluence mirrors hope in wages
The passage recalls John Hoey who valued saving even as he paid three dollars weekly for board from a four dollar salary. It reflects a common experience among those who rise from poverty to affluence, stressing frugality and steady savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoey
Claim against Hall's Catarrh Cure case in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Oath sworn December 6, 1886 before Notary A. W. Gleason. Toledo based company advertises testimonials and drugs sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
Hall
F. J. Onungr & Co
Toledo
Trial recounts fire and arson case with Duffy witness accounts
Court adjourned after testimony on Duffy and others in a Bowman's house fire arson probe. Witnesses test the time of events, footprints, theft of shoes, and Duffy’s movements from depot to Main streets as investigators seek robbery motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
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Clarence Vawter
John and
Joe Phibbs
Christian Endeavor
Owen O'Donnell
Jimmy
Leipsic
Ohio
Katie Kheim
Ian Madison
Jimmy O’donnell
Dr. Pierce
Lane
Patrick Duffy
Greenwood
Cadwallader
Edward Seidel
Joseph B. Lane
George Gordon
Taylor Beard
John French
James Mayfield
Henry Kohl
Jacob Herb
Main
Dickinson
John F. Hammel
Charles Bowman
Schenck
Marshal Renschlar
Wall Street
Les Stephens
Peter Seigel
Third
Depot Streets
George Curtis
Seigel’s
Dr. White
Land
Carrollton
Brown
Crooked Creek
Michael Gehrrity
Fairmount
E. H. Tripp
North Vernon
Charles B. Curtis
Vernon
City
L. C. Jones
Hanover College
Hoey
City of
Touxpo
Lucas County
Castoria
Samuel Pitchers
Dr. C. Ossoon
Lowell
de. J. F. Emomnos
Conway, Ark
H. A. Ancusa
M. D
Brooklyn
Children's Department
Boston
Mass
Alle C. Surtrn
Prec
the Centaur Company
Murray Street
New Yorkity
Geo
Diederich’s
Main St
Madison Machine CO
Atlas Engine Works
WM. Walch
C. B. Stribling, Secy
Httle
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo
N. Y
National Branch Bank
Madiron
F. L. Powell
W. H. Powell
V. Pres
D. G. Phillips
Tsom Ross
Chas.o. Cornett
John Mement
H. Powell
L. Powell
Jame Ut Ha T. Sehotela
Yid&wly
John Byrne
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