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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1891
Page
8
Two Plush Jackets size 32 priced at five cents, one Plush Jacket size 32 at seven dollars, a Flush and Astrachan Jacket size 32 at seven dollars, plus three Plush Cloaks sizes 32 34 and 36 with excellent Plush lining and high cut sleeves at 15.09. Remaining cloaks and fur capes offered at cost to close the season.
Odd Fellows at Scottsburg start a cemetery. Forty passengers ride north on the morning train. Over two hundred grip cases in the Prison South. Scott Circuit Court has covered and no trial cases remain. Many deaths from grippe across the state. Funeral cars and horse death reports. Lawsuit over $0,000 damages between David R. Johnson and his mother. insane man due to a snake bite. Brookville family struck by grip and illness. Marriages by Squire Cravens. Patent medicine ads and Christmas curiosity. Deaths, funerals, and local education board meetings. Saloon closures spark jug clubs in Charlestown. Political committee planning and gun accident in New Providence. Lutz shooting threatens murder. Pattie and Vance families visiting Madison and Vevay. Mrs. Mary Adams funeral in Hanover. Grip prevalence dominates city life and mortality. Job ads and a knife attack at a ball. Foundry accident injures a boy. Monroe Lodge officers elected. William Shafer released from prison returns home.
Madison faces a pivotal choice as five cities have joined a six city circuit to receive lectures from the National Society for the Extension of University Teaching. If Madison declines, the offer will move to another town. Lectures by Dr Clarke Robinson and Henry W Rolfe accompany class instruction, with the Alcuin Club canvassing for at least two hundred names to enroll.
A city detective earns thanks from Superintendent Colbert and Chief Splan for bravery in trapping burglar Emmett Wilson after a Myer's cigar store break in. Wilson, son of Patrolman Wilson, is held for grand jury action as stories of his troubled past unfold.
Uncalled letters at Madison Indiana postoffice listed by category Lapus list includes E Mrs Joe Elbly H Alice Hosmer J Mrs Anna Johnson R Amma Roberts Gentlemens list includes C J ML Chambers John Critz D C FE Dunn L F A Lewis M A Merrick S Leander Smith Y J W Thomas care Wm Dema ree Advertised letters must be claimed with date of advertisement Unclaimed letters after two weeks go to Washington dead letter office Postal cards circulars and drop letters never advertised M C Garber P M
The Ohio Patriot editor reflects on human nature, contrasting the ease of hiring a wife with finding a competent hired girl. He notes marital myths and labor realities. Mrs. Warden of this city died in Balt Lake City Utah on December 23 after visiting her daughter. She left December 1 and contracted pneumonia during travel.
An advertisement proclaims a guaranteed cure for consumption and promises two bottles free to readers who mail express and postage to the author, claiming thousands have been permanently cured through timely use. The message urges those with the disease to inform readers.
Madison market listing from December 28 1891 showing grain prices assorted flours seeds and groceries with items like flour perfections invincible triumph city mills and wheat prices plus produce meats oils and hardware lines at Hoffman and Quinns 107 East Main Street in John Adams old stand.
The Burlington Route is presented as a first class rail line connecting Chicago, Peoria, St. Louis and major Midwestern cities with frequent daily passenger service and extensive freight options. It highlights routes to Denver with through sleepers, dining cars, and tourist tickets, urging travelers to visit Colorado for rest and pleasure.
Four farms offered for sale with details of acreage and improvements. One NE farm of 196 acres with good water and first-class improvements. A second farm of 95 acres described as well improved with fruit trees and water. Descriptions include location notes and easy terms.
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