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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1881
Page
2
The Herald will be sold to M. A. Barnett of Danville Indiana, former Hendricks County Democrat editor, who will take possession January 19. Debtors are asked to settle before the date. The piece closes with a seasonal reflection on Christmas and religious sentiment.
Mr. Joan B. Stolls chairman of the Democratic Editorial Association of Indiana and editor of the Ligonier Banner sells a half interest to James E. McDonald. Stolls now controls the Daily and Weekly Elkhart Democrat. John B. Stoll is praised as one of Indiana's ablest editors and wishes for success.
The editors of this district met at Lawrenceburg last Thursday and organized a publishers union for the benefit of the press. Officers elected for one year include President W. O D. Hunter, Vice Presidents Donald Waldo Crozier, Secretary L. W. Cobb, Treasurer Larimer, Executive Committee Simpson Green Griffin.
The court ordered a postponement from Monday until Wednesday due to the death of a rhyme’s wife. Guiteau on Monday gave a written statement to a National Associated Press member praising Corkhill and others involved in the case.
The January issue of this admired monthly is a holiday number reflecting great credit on its contributors and the publication's standards.
The issue opens with a charming Christmas Carol by KR OH Studdard and features illustrated pieces on Christmas topics by W. C. Gray, plus homily and celebrations. Serial Reminiscences continue, new tales May Cunninghams Trial concludes, Margaret Enemy and Prudence Winterburn debut, with poems and the Home Pulpit sermon The Manger by Dr. Talmage. Also highlighted is People I Have Met with Bryant Irving Cooper Webster Holland. Price 25 cents per copy, $3 yearly from Frank Leslie, Park Place New York.
The Board of County Commissioners adjourned for the term with final business on adopting changes required by a new law for voting precincts. Precincts will be published by the Auditor in due time. The Attorney General’s claims for moneys found on corpses at inquests were continued.
The finance committee backed paying George Saberton 250 per day for 264 days of Michgan road work. Health bills for smallpox were ordered paid, Dr Reemelin and Dr Hulling settlements approved. A motion directs the Board of Health to vaccinate and prevent smallpox, while Bachmin Post No 26 plans a January 27 camp fire fundraising parade and supper with Gov Porter as possible speaker. North Vernon Columbus Seymour and Greensburg G A R posts invited to parade and camp fire.
William O'Brien narrowly escaped serious injury after being dragged for about a mile along the O M Road at Butlerville while attempting to board a cannon-ball train. He fell into a ditch and was found and brought to town badly bruised but not seriously hurt. The Papermill Turnpike Company abandoned a nearby road section from Ben Mayfield's to Leonard Spann's due to decaying bridges.
The Board of Health declares reports of smallpox in the city false and urges visitors no longer fear. Cigar maker Granville Larrabee and Charles Inskeep were in a buggy collision at North Madison. Larrabee broke a wrist, treated by Dr. Wright, and taken to his mother's home in the city.
At a meeting of the Black Diamond Society held at Mr Iat Al Fisher’s residence committees were named for a charity ball to be held January 21 at Odd Fellows Hall. Floor managers include Jos R Zuck Henry Shannon Chas Wharton L H Levy and Eugene G Hay. A W Henry will run the ticket office. A four year old girl of Tynatz Lawrence was fatally burned at her father’s home near the Catholic church on Indian Kentucky Creek on Friday evening last, dying after about six hours. Three to four hundred hands may be soon employed at the Madison Tobacco Warehouse as work begins to stem and prepare tobacco. If yields justify it a large building may be erected next year to expand operations. Rob Wakefield’s residence near Fort Donelson school-house Smyrna township burned with most contents on the 10th. neighbors built a log house afterward now nearing completion. Dante Kissy formerly of this city died suddenly in Louisville Wednesday. remains buried at Springdale Cemetery after arrival. He was a former member of Washington Fire Company No. 2 and local fire bells tolled in his memory.
The J M I railroad announces excursion tickets for passenger trains on all lines starting Saturday December 24 with return valid until Wednesday December 28. Rates are four cents per mile round trip. Treasurer Schooey traveled to Indianapolis to settle with the Auditor of State bringing 14475 78, including 326 33 to the House of Refuge and Insane Asylum fund. balance to the State fund. The county will receive its state apportionment in January.
The speaker laments not receiving a personal gift and expresses that thoughtfulness matters more than price. They note Christmas memories with Charlie and reject superficial presents, insisting on a truer symbol of affection rather than discarded trinkets.
Poetic verse celebrates a bright Christmas tree with glowing tapers and abundant fruit. The speaker heralds the tree’s wide branches and invites gatherers to partake in the festive season.
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