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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1879
Page
2
A critical editorial attacks radical tactics on race and suffrage, arguing against black enfranchisement and criticizing the Democratic party’s stance on whiteness and labor. The piece claims white and Black citizens should share in governance while condemning foreign influence and alleged mob tactics.
The passage accuses Radical editors in Indiana of lying to readers to cover up a political scheme. It charges dangerous rhetoric and alleges corrupt motives behind what it calls an election manipulation plan. The text urges Republicans to reject dishonest media and uphold truth.
A editorial charges Jefferson county Commissioners with overstepping law in opposing a petition to fund a Browns Town Bedford and Madison Railroad project. It asserts the board ignored mandatory procedure, prejudged the issue, and acts as lords over the people, warning of legal remedies and citizen resistance.
A report from Washington says a trusted friend of General Grant wrote a confidential letter to a party insider. The letter aims to clarify Grant supporters views and revive the drive for a third term while urging discretion. It suggests Grant may position himself for a presidential bid at the proper time.
News from Washington notes Grant’s allies work to secure a third term without public declaration. Sherman and Blaine backers claim victory, while Grant’s silence lets him refuse candidacy if election odds worsen. Third term managers push for a National Committee chair at this month’s meeting with Senator Conkling backing Arthur of New York.
The Jefferson County Herald reprints the Commissioners Court proceedings from the previous issue, urging citizens to study the board’s acts. It condemns secretive motives, praises open records, and comments on the current three commissioners as ultra Radical partisans. It also notes a Hendricks Club event featuring Con. J. B. Maynard discussing the Democratic party, its history, and its enduring constitutional loyalty.
A Seymour dispatch to the Columbus Democrat says McGrovern, indicted for perjury in Jackson and Jennings county conspiracy cases, returned to Seymour and was arrested by Sheriff Applewhite. He posted 1000 bail, with Platter and Jeroy acting as bondsmen for his next court term. The episode underscores his alleged criminal conduct and flight.
The court seeks more time to locate one or more perjurers with the aim to clear the entire batch of Republican conspirators connected to Jennings county.
Journalists in the area show a disposition to let Col Shaler handle the railroad enterprise. If disruption returns, local residents suggest the Colonel relocate here to mind his own affairs and grant others the same liberty.
The Herald this week features heavy advertising across all pages and columns. Editorial matter and local news are crowded out as the paper emphasizes its role as the city's best medium for public reach and business advertising.
The text praises three individuals named Jim as fitting members of the present Board of County Commissioners, criticizing injustice egotism ignorance and perceived poor governance.
Mr O Shearry, industrious Indiana editor of the Japuisville Courier Journal, is in the city reporting the Simpson trial for his paper.
W M Syypen's auction sale of select oil paintings begins Tuesday night promising his best work. The artist guarantees no piece is overlooked and panels priced to buyers with no set venue in advance. In a separate item, Geo Milligan of Hanus township was injured when a wagon wheel ran over his right leg near City bridge while carrying wheat, crushing the ankle without broken bones.
A Hanover College dispute pits Union Literary Society against Phi Gamma Delta Phi Delta Theta and Beta Theta Pi as sixteen members resign to join the nearly defunct Philalethean Society. The exiles, led by two senior rivals, switch allegiances after a contested election, prompting cheers and jeers during the hall exodus.
A speaker praised as religious and honorable urged unity while denouncing deserters in the Philal. Society for not following the constitution. He stressed that initiation alone does not make members and that the society is an incorporated body with a five dollar initiation fee.
The U S Society of Hanover College celebrated its 49th anniversary with a crowded hall despite bad weather. President Fisher spoke, his son W L Fisher delivered an essay and was praised for his performance on The Siege of Lucknow.
A brief claim promotes Kidney-Wort as a cure for many ailments in women, noting that modest bowel trouble headaches and kidney and pile distress can be relieved by taking a package, describing it as a tonic and renovator that gives new life.
An 8 57 ad for Eneklen’s Arnica Salve claims it treats cats bruises sores ulcers tetter chapped skin and chilblains with a money back guarantee. Sold by J J C F Harper in Madison at 2 cents per box.
An old newspaper notice touts a cough and throat remedy claimed to cure coughs colds hoarseness and throat tickle with immediate relief. It promotes Lindsey’s Improved Blood Searcher as a rapid cure for scrofula wasting mercurial disease eruptions and related blood deficiencies.
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