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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1891
Page
2
Frid ay notes North Madison sick with scarlet fever pneumonia and diphtheria while three women are jailed. Local legal actions include Willan Dawes winning a $1500 suit against the Big Four at Greencastle and Thomas Haelon and Gracie Coons wed in Primble county.
Mr. Fred Harper found a heavy gold plated shawl pin on West street and a pink paper containing a crystal jewel. The owner, identified by relatives, is traced to her aunt. Separately Thomas Goines, wanted for attempted murder after a shooting at Greensburg, is arrested. he faces charges and is jailed.
A column reflects on Indiana Day in public schools with visitors observing activities. It praises school environments, parent involvement, and teaching values while stressing patriotism and moral instruction, urging parents to assess teaching methods and student progress.
The remains of Tony Schick, killed in Louisville, were sent to his home on South Jefferson Street. Undertaker Vail handles the coffin as the city tolls bells at noon. Funeral from St Mary’s Catholic Church tomorrow at 9 am with interment at Walnut Street Cemetery. pallbearers likely to be fellow Louisville firemen.
The Fisher Electric Co of Detroit issues a circular claiming 8 cents per hour for sixteen lamps under their system. They assert reliability and a full line of dynamos, suggesting Madison could be lit at a nominal cost versus current lighting. The note asks what electricity will become as it matures.
Edward McKenney living near Ca naan lost his barn and contents in a last evening fire at 5 o clock. Three young horses, three cattle, hay and corn were consumed. The charred remains were found in the ashes after the flames died. Loss estimated at $2,000 with $500 insured. Light from the blaze was visible for miles.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women’s aging and “back numbers.” It claims female weakness and related disorders cause appearance decline and promises satisfaction or money back with a bottle-wrapper guarantee.
After escorting the remains to Louisville, firemen Louis Bays James Ford John Kraemer William Bliss Frank Herman Henry Newmyer and Joseph Braszig returned on last night s mailboat. Tony Schlick was honored in a 9 o clock Mass at St Mary s church with a large turnout and interred at the German cemetery on north Walnut street. Pallbearers from Louisville were Frank Baker Julius Piazza and John Newmyer, while Madison pallbearers were Frank Jones Thomas Cassidy George Rertz George Forthover and Andy Mayer. The body was finally laid to rest as a brave fireman who died in the line of duty.
Mr. George Schneider, a wealthy farmer living 1.5 miles northwest of Hanover, lost his new barn to a blaze at 7 last evening. One son found the fire, two valuable horses burned, and hay fed. A nearby barn with twenty cattle and farm tools survived as sparks flew. About two hundred locals watched the blaze.
At a G R Buehman Post gathering last night the year’s officers were chosen. Post commander John W. Senior leads. senior vice commander J R Cravens. junior vice commander William Dietz. quartermaster Joseph P Wells. officer of the day Charles P Richardson. chaplain Owen P Scarff. surgeon Dr W A McCoy. officer of the guard George W Distell. Delegates to the state department encampment were also elected.
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a mild, thorough cleansing tonic. It claims to fit a liver stomach and bowel regimen, offering mild laxative effects or stronger cathartic action by dose, with vegetable safety and unique effectiveness.
Alfred Coble, eighty eight, recalls life on his 200 acre Clark county farm since 1806, changes from Indian times to Democratic politics, and his plan to vote for Cleveland. He remembers Capt. Billy, John Works mill, and a rural neighborhood once roamed by Indians and wild turkeys. A separate testimonial praises Bly's Cream Balm for catarrh relief.
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