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Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1891

Page

5

Guiding Star steamer to be launched after repairs

The Guiding Star, the largest of the 0 line plying between Cincinnati, Louisville and New Orleans, will be launched from the marine Ways this evening after thorough repairs by Capt. J D Hegler and sons. The 307 foot steamer carries 251 passengers and 10 000 barrels of Hilour with a crew of 110. expected to make Mardi Gras trip next year.

Hikati Guiding Star Ohio J.D. Hegler Capt. Hegler George Harry Heralp Cincinnati Louisville New Orleans Oslo Mississippi River Madison Texas Hegler HrEr- Ald

A Rose in a Cornfield Becomes a Weed

A poem describes a briar-rose harmed by a violent man whose actions devastate a field and threaten children. The verse ends with a crown of thorns on the rose and biblical imagery. Also includes local notices about court actions, religious leadership, and agricultural events.

Consumption cure by eating dog meat shocks Shelbyville

A Shelbyville woman reportedly improves after eating dog meat as a cure for consumption, prompting physicians to discuss the method. The tale recalls John Tabbinger, a German coppersmith who supposedly recovered from consumption by eating dog meat, then died years later in Cincinnati.

Shelbyville Queston John Tabbinger Trai Davidson & Driggs North Madison Jefferson Street Kahin Pivasky Hillbnger Lis Stout Greery Cincinnati Hubbinger New Orleans Ryker's Ridge

Indiana Postal Pamphlet Details Mail Schedules

The postmaster prepares a handsome pamphlet for Indianapolis residents listing arrival and departure times for mails to and from major Indiana towns. It includes alphabetical town listings and daily hours for mail service, with the pamphlet to be issued shortly.

Indianapolis Indiana

Stephen B Edkins Named Secretary of War Candidate

Unclear fragments indicate Stephen B Elkins of West Virginia, a personal friend of Secretary Plaine, was nominated for Secretary of War. Reference to December events and Manners of confirmation are damaged and uncertain.

Charrison Stephen B. Edkins West Virginia Plaine Praetors Vermont

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