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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1880
Page
3
Local notes report 116 school days planned for Lancaster Township this winter. A few bass were caught in Indian Kentuck by city visitors. Rev T W BeaGue of Vevay Baptist Church resigns effective May. Tobacco boom expected in Switzerland county next spring with many plantings. Foxed spellings indicate OCR issues.
Mrs Jas Davinson of North Madison underwent removal of an eye after years of eye disease. The operation was conducted by Dr Ford of this city and Dr Wright of North Madison.
Mr Lare Pence Class 77 Hanover College will deliver the diplomas to the Senior graduates of the U S Society next June. The choice is praised as excellent and fitting.
The McKim and Cochran Furniture Manufacturing Company reports record volumes with orders pouring in by every mail, making it impossible to fill all requests. At the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge session in Indianapolis, L. K. Ong of this city placed second and Will T. Walker of Scott County placed third in the race for Grand Keeper of Records and Seals.
Rev. Edward Easton formerly of this city writes from Paris that his health is about the same. He plans to go to Geneva next, due to severe weather.
The large hog raised by Wilson Brook of Milton township was killed on Tuesday week. Its gross weight was 732 pounds, net 632 pounds, length 7 feet 10 inches, and girth 6 feet 6 inches, ending much public guessing and rumor.
Kennedy of Trimble county Kentucky visited Taos Wednesday to pursue a search for his wife who left him with two daughters aged twelve and five. The family was later reported seen in Columbus.
Jere Sullivan has received from District Superintendent J. F. Wallick the right to erect and equip telephone communication between this city and Hanover and other points, and to supply stations here.
The Board of Commissioners met Thursday night last and organized with John B. Ross elected President and Harry Colgate Secretary. They will serve until stock is subscribed and a board of directors is elected.
At a St Patrick’s Benevolent Society meeting it was resolved to invite Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish M P now in the United States soliciting funds, to visit the city. The society recently donated 50 dollars to the Irish relief fund.
On a Wednesday evening week Mrs. Dudley P. Craig of Carroll County Kentucky took morphine to end her life. She had recently given birth the prior Friday and died from the loss, with grief affecting her mind and leading to the fatal act.
Moorerreep Lodge, F. and A. M. recently installed officers led by John Jester as W M A Z Stewart as W S H H Rutherford as J W J C Morgan as Sect G W Warwell as D 5S M Rutherford as J D John Lauderbaugh and John Malkinson as Stewards Thomas Sig mon as Tyler
The Scorrssura Democrat describes a jail upgrade featuring a vent in the form of a board pen built at the front. The enclosure measures about twelve by fifteen feet, designed to control air flow when doors are open, enclosing the Bastile from view.
Mr Ab Dean of Leadville Colorado, circa 1865, is at home visiting friends in Madison. Rumor says he will marry Misa Lucy Ritchie, Madison’s noted vocalist and one of the city’s most prominent belles.
The author mocks Republican confidence as they gather at the court house to cheer a looming win. They warn Democrats to stay firm, note a shrinking Republican majority, and urge continued prudent effort to secure county offices in upcoming elections.
The Saturday gathering selected M. C. Garber Jr and twenty two others to form the township quota for the County Central Committee and named township delegates to Judicist Congressional and State conventions with alternates listed for each. Notable appointees include James H. Crozier William Middleton A D Vanosdol Ed Kampe and Will J. Johnson among others.
The Indianapolis Journal reports Henry Spendiff aged twenty six a brakeman on the Indianapolis Peru and Chicago Road died within hours after a freight car accident on the Atlas Works Switch. His left leg was crushed and doctors amputated above the knee at his boarding house before he died shortly after one. His remains arrived by noon train and were buried at Springdale Cemetery at three.
Lewis Sarenspury died Wednesday morning aged 30. He was a genial upright gentleman beloved by his widowed mother sister and brother and well known to many in the city. His steadfast character remained bright through reverses and prosperity, earning universal respect and affection.
The Madison letter list for February 2, 1830 includes numerous names from A to W and special entries. Additional society notes report S Taybon as Republican County Clerk candidate, local horse theft incident, a highwayman skirmish, Hanover College oratorical entrants, Sheriff Cruson enforcing the new jail law, the death of boatsman Joan Amnatrona, a child violin performance in Quincy, a lawsuit against steamer Guiding Star, and the drowning of Daniel Seely with other local news from Hanover and surrounding areas.
The Madison community seeks faster service on the J M and I line. Citizens propose extending the Cambridge passenger from 9 AM to Madison 11 30 AM and returning from Columbus to gain a full day for travel east. The Columbus Democrat notes support from local business leaders and urges a public meeting to petition Superintendent Shaler for the adjustment.
In Columbus Democrat on Wednesday officers report several suspects in a scrap iron ring. Wright Madden Andrew Monroe Wesley Green Wall Maiden and a man named Starks are jailed with Starks released on bail. Jim Clinen Jim Montgomery and Burt Johnson remain at large. Montgomery is said to hide in Jackson county. Lon Mitchell was arrested near Holman with a hand saw and carpenters tools. he claims a tramp gave them to him. The old cannon was sold for 50 dollars in Madison. The father of Klines is seen as head of the scheme, with others fleeing to Kent and Jefferson counties.
The circuit court fined John D. Simpson and J L McFetridge one dollar each for concealed weapons. Wm Vaughn received five dollars and sixty days in jail for assault and battery on Lizze Duncan. Robert Ferguson pleaded guilty to assault and battery with one dollar fine plus costs. Additional fines were imposed for gambling and liquor violations. Contempt charges against Mayor Brashear and six council members were argued as press time. Dr Wa Branott praised Hanover and Vevay. Gov Blacksurd pardoned Covington treasurer Hawes, now a Canada refugee, who married Miss Sinradl. Four prisoners escaped by sawing part of the jail pen.
James A. Garrield receives invitation to speak next June to the two Hanover College Societies. Rev. S. A. Wilson is named as alternate. Mus. duches Burxnex, wife of Jas Brennen, was declared insane by a commission. her husband cited as cause. Hughes & Co. stave factory at Dupont makes about two thousand dressed staves daily. Seven inches of snow fell last Monday night. Indianapolis Sentinel discusses Landers as a nonmetallic candidate and questions Journal's silver money stance in contrast to hard money of National banks and gold.
The Madison Herald is highlighted as a top Southern Indiana paper, firmly Democratic yet bold and independent. It is described as reliable, growing, and filled weekly with spicy, interesting material, consistently a welcome visitor.
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