Local Notes Highlight Coal Transport and Town Trade
The Clay County miners are active as the hill crew moves carloads of coal daily. John Wolcott, town treasurer, borrowed funds to cover expenses. A polite mishap left Mrs. Prewatt bruised at a new laundry excavation. The late Mrs. Nettles funeral was held at Springdale Cemetery. John Scott advertises candy sales and farm items while commissioners tour the Childrens Home. A wedding set for Mr. Nodier and Letitia Morgan. a $3,000 verdict in a local interlocking tubing incident. Christmas goods on sale at Johnson’s.
Prices and notices from a busy local paper
The page records several items including a county contract for a tax duplicate, bids for supplies, a legal case over dog taxation, sales pitches from local merchants, a pauper fund explanation, fruit and holiday gift promos, a death and funeral notice, a military officer’s death, a civil war veteran’s money dispute, and a missing funds arrest in Dayton with a pending return.
Heating by electricity as a practical heating method
A Louisville Times piece argues electricity offers economical heating with shared use of current for light and power. It cites Dewey on cost parity with coal, efficiency of coal waste use, and the potential of large centralized plants to supply heat, light, and power more cheaply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark W. Dewey
Electrical World
Dewey
Louisville
Does it Contain Ammonia The Baking Powder Question
The article argues Royal Baking Powder contains ammonia and cites physicians and Minnesota chemists reporting ammonia in bread baked with Royal. It contrasts this with Cream Baking Powder and Price’s Cream Baking Powder described as pure and free from ammonia, alum, or adulterants.
Local Talk on Tariff and Finance Draws Audience at Court House
Jasper N Hughes spoke Friday on tariff and national finances before farmers and workers, delivering tested logic and broad knowledge. His remarks drew applause as he shared insights into fiscal matters shaping the region's economy. The Hanover correspondent notes rail construction contracts set for the Louisville Cincinnati and Dayton line, its river route linking Madison to Cincinnati and Louisville and opening access to nearby rural areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper N. Hughes
Hughes
Hanover
Commercial Gazette
Louisville, Cincinnati and
Dayton
Madison
Cincinnati
Louisville
New Suits Filed in Jefferson Circuit Court
The Clerk of the Jefferson Circuit Court records suits including Perry E. Bear prosecuting attorney versus John B. Taylor on a tax lien and Joseph Stanbeny versus Alonzo Hall and Abner Hall to set aside a conveyance, with parties from Smyrna Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Circuit Court
Perry E. Bear
John B. Taylor
Joseph Stanbeny
Alonzo Hall
Abner Hall
Smyrna Township
Madison Post Office Uncalled Letters List and Fire Report
A Madison Indiana Post Office notice lists uncalled letters dated December 10 and directs claim at the post office with two week deadline before dead letter handling. A fire at Mike McLaughlin’s West First Street stable caused $100 loss, insured, with firefighters saving adjacent property.
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Madison
Indiana
Lanes
J. Ro Hollcratt
Jennie Lambert
Minnie Mathews
Belle Minter
Mary Smith
Ida Williois
Adela Wilson
Jack Jones
Mike McLaughlin
Iis
West First Street
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Clay County
Ing
Vonmu
Gil
Trice
Galaes
Madison Hotel
Johnson's
Deci
Wartford City
Evers
Efaverson & Todds
Joe Possidert
Alfred DL. Means Richmond
John Wolcotts
Pertos
Christ
Jrelan S
Barrett
Harry Doolittle
the PLC. Co & St Bo
POW Boys
BAERS
Deckwit
Frank Prewatt
Stytes
Brooks & Cold Ss
Thomas Francisco
Big Sandy
Williams Sands
Graham Road
Deeist Cohen & Kahn
Childrens Home
John W.scott’s
John Cook
Clifty
Harry G. Nodier
Letitia Morgan
W. Sinisley
Nelson & Son’s
Geo. Diederich
David Wright
Pennsylvania Railroad
William Richardson
Lexington
Mr. Richardson
Moffett & Son
Ravens
Progressive Benefit Order of
Boston
Brooks & Dold's
Warren Spiker
Spikersville
Marton Baer
Main and Mulberry
Declinlt
James Wood
Diames W. Cole
Greencastle
Wood
Cole
Johnson’s
Gore
Williams and Hovey
Morton
Hendricks
Eaverson & Todds
Willan Corrie
Brooks & Dolds
Dee Lid
Graham
Knightstown
Ireland
Declin
Sentinel Printing Company of
Indianapolis
GEO. Diederich’s
R.C. Benham
Salada
Cal Benham
John W. Scott
West Madison
Mensus Kingnel
Squire Cravens
Short & Barnes
James FE. Caskey
Decatur County
Joe Possideri
E. Main St
Mundison
Florida
Jordin
Ettira Holten
Albert M. Holten
Big Creek Bridge
Dupont
Horoff
William Emery Merrill
Ul. Army
Ohio River
Shawnee Town
Ell
Regular Army
U. S. Engineering Corps
Newport
Baverson & Todd's
Decliwit
Theodore Kendall
St. Nicholas Hotel
William Mosser
St. Nicholas
Mosser
Kendall
Ohio
Hoagland
The
Royal Baking
Minnesota
Senate Committee
Hoffman & Quinn’s
Fast Main Street
John Adams
G. M
Thos. A.pogue
Treas
A. Daniels
Seety
W. H. Gibbs
Guard
M&f
Eggnogg
Tom and Jerry
Pastor Koenigy
Tony
I Benton
Laf. Co
Wis
J. C. Bergen
James Rooney
Pastor Koenig
Toussaint
Rey
Armand Hamelin
Uta Ryakin
GOV
William BE. Russell
Tex Forum
Loyal Volunteers
Alien BR. Foote
Society of Loyal Volunteers
Massachusetts
Ww. E
Russell
Germany
Alsace- Lorraine
Camie Pelletan
French
Chamber of Deputies
Jacob H. Schiff
New York
Frederic Morrison
Aldace F. Walker
Western Traffic Association
Women's Club
Alice H. Rhine
Lord Tennyson
Edwin Arnold
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