Louisville and Henderson Packet Co appoints new superintendent
James Burke accepts the post as Superintendent with Col Jim to fill role. Henry Smith thought dead by Patterson near Locust, Carroll county but reportedly alive. Ohio and Pennsylvania show flood signs. property along Ohio Street urged to prepare. cold weather expected to curb overflow. Mr and Mrs Oan Apple celebrate wooden wedding with many gifts from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burke
Louisville and Henderson Packet Company
Col
Jim
Mail Live Company
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ohio Street
Revival Meeting At Trinity Church With Local And Visiting Ministers
A revival began Monday at Trinity Church with Rev. Dr. Holliday assisted by Rev. S A Bright from Vevay and Mr Maxwell from Cincinnati expected tonight. Laurel meetings under Rev W W Snyder closed last week with strong community impact and church growth. Marriage licenses issued include Hilton Neill Burns Tomlison Fleming Chadwell Taylor Driggs Brandon Toler Slattery. A local figure Barney Gray attacked an elderly man, prompting calls for stricter penalties. A large mill fire on Second and West streets seven days ago ranks among major city blazes. January mortuary report lists ten deaths, including Adolph McCarty’s child and several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Dr. Holliday
S. A. Bright
Vevay
Mr. Maxwell
Cincinnati
C. C. Hilton
Laura Neill
Harrison Burns
Julia A. Tomlison
Aluinnua
Alice Fleming
Turver C. Chadwell
Bell Taylor
William F. Driggs
Nancy Brandon
Will Toler
Maggie Slattery
Madison News Dots and Local Dispatches
Dr. Lawder of Brcecksburg visits the Herald. John Ross praised as Board of Trade chair. Capt. Brashears to command City of Frankfort in the Kentucky diver trade. Oldest State printer John S Williams recovering at home. Various visitors and locals including Miss Anna Brydon in Indianapolis, Henry Frevert in Cincinnati, and Mrs Julia Stapp Brown en route from Texas. Madison urged to host the new Insane Asylum and members of the legislature invited to inspect the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawder
Brcecksburg
Herald
John 2. Ross
Board of Trade
Henry Trashears
Frankfort
Kentucky
John S. Williams
Dufour
Ghent
Brashears
Flanders
H. Coons
Daniel Grady
W. H. Wells
D. W. Sipe
George Marsh
Jan
H. Bradsford
White River
Ben Sabberger
Second Street
George
Madison
Copeland
Merchants and Manufacturers Club Names Standing Committees
The Mo and M. Club executive committee met on Saturday evening and appointed the fellow committees on rail roads, finance, manufactures and real estate, reception, turnpikes, transportation and freight, agriculture and emigration, public improvements, law, printing and a committee representing exec wari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Merchants and Manufacturers’ Club
Exec Wari
Dancing Night at Mr Ulerys Ends With Unclear Costs
A note recalls attending a fifth shop event at Mr Ulerys where guests were invited to dance or stand in corners. The floor manager demanded 40 cents for dancers and 25 cents for those who stood still, amid unspecified refusals and a mention of Johnnie heading west.
Locust area cutting affray ends in death in Carroll County
Henry Smith suspected James Pattison of dishonor with his wife and confronted him at Smiths house. A quarrel erupted and Pattison cut Smith fatally before fleeing to Indiana. The report notes the incident occurred last Monday near Locust Carroll County. Jay Diamond Dyes praised for color quality and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattison
Smith
Locust
Carroll County
Henry Smith
James Pattison
Indiana
Questions and rumors swirl in Madison questions page
Readers flood the columns with inquiries about local events and people. Why electric light status, New Orleans trip absence, paper growth, minstrel group, groundhog shadow, opera house plans, candidates, elevated railway, saloon protections, Jewett grand jury, tax drive, libel concerns, sheriff sale profits, public accountability, signs of party bias, cake basket winner, travel tales, and a possible match for Joseph Zuck surface in a stream of questions and gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gertz
New Orleans
Vevar Times
United Twelve Minstrels
Courier
Pat Kennedy
Paj
Thos. Jones
Otto House, Sr
Max Kronenberger
Joseph Zuck
Madison
Board of Trade Adopts By Laws and Expands Membership
The Board of Trade met Friday in the City Building to adopt or reject by laws. Minutes from the last meeting were read and adopted. Eighty-one members signed up with two more joining, totaling eighty-three. Regular meetings set for the last Monday each month. A marriage occurred Wednesday evening between Will Pater and Maggie Slattery at St. Michael’s Church with few witnesses. The couple received house goods from guests before departing to their West End home.
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Board of Trade
Kuts
Quigly
Ayrht
Fist
TSM Po
Will ‘Pater
Maggie Slattery
St. Michael's Chiren
Father Faber
West Find
Jake Sherlocke
Mary Sherlocke
West End
Death of Miss Calhoun and the Mystery Surrounding It
Miss Mary A. Calhoun a public school teacher in Indianapolis died recently after alleging severe mistreatment by the Gale family with whom she lived. The Board of Health ordered a post mortem and investigations into the circumstances surrounding her death including a pneumonia diagnosis and claims she was left alone in a cold room before leaving for a friend's home. The Gale family denies the charges, while associates note she could have left if unhappy.
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Mary A. Calhoun
Indianapolis
Miss Calhoun
E. C. Gale
Vevay
Gale
Pueblo
Col
Board of Health
Madison Star criticized for indecent literature and town affairs
A local paper defends Madison readers against indecent material found in circulating tabloids. The column notes the Star’s own lapse and calls for better local reporting and restraint. Also reports on George E. Trow regaining his voice, the Henderson murder case, Mrs. Bowen’s death, and business notes about Hall Safe and Lock and a bone dust plant search.
City council minutes note repairs and payments in session
The council met with all members present except Mr Schoenstein. Minutes were read and adopted. James McCoy’s injured horse case paid 15 bringing total delinquent tax payments to 35. Alley repairs between Central Ave and Poplar Lane were referred to Public Improvements. Fourth Street crossing issues referred. Bridge west of Ferry Street on Ohio referred. Cemeteries committee authorized to repair fenced Third Street cemetery to stop hog entry. Treasurer balance Feb 1 was 235.22. Water Works receipts January 88 8549 20. Fire plugs changed to uniform size contract awarded to S Anger and son. Tax audits referred to Auditing Committee. Adjoining small bills settled. Council adjourned.
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Dade
Schoenstein
Second Ward
Link
James McCoy
Harper
Steward
Central Avenue
Poplar Lane
Fourth Street
Main
Foster
Committee On Public Improvements
Reid
Kirk
Ferry Street
Ohio
Kyle
Committee On Cemeteries
Third Street
Treasury
Water Works
Quigley
Tata
EL Amines
Unsolved Scribbler and Village Telephony Changes
An overheard jab at the Star editor leads to a muttered rumor about an editor and a grand gary bill. Hanover names Swan as telephone manager after R A Bain resigns. A pensioner with scarce means buys a farm and plans to move his family soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Star
Jewett Grand
Gary Bill
Josh
The
Swan
Hanover
R. A. Bain
Counterfeit Ring Busted Near Holton as New Arrests Follow
Authorities arrested William Gray a saloon keeper and three Bush brothers from a farm east of Holton amid a surge of counterfeit silver dollars. A fourth man was seized yesterday aboard a train to Indianapolis by a U S detective. Ripley County has long been tied to such schemes, with more developments anticipated. Dr Bull s Cough Syrup promoting itself as a standard remedy for coughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolton
William Gray
Johu Bush
Jule Bush
William Bush
Holton
United States
Osgood
Indianapolis
Ripley County
Community News Briefs From Springfield
Mrs Idley suffers measles illness but is improving and expected back soon. The Sunday school, led by Cyrus McClellan, is thriving as fall term begins. Miss Addie Ruat of North Vernon visits. Miss Lula Phillips of Paris Crossing dies Monday and is buried at Colles Creek. A top drive drew about one thousand attendees. A new literary society forms with B A Nay as president and Cyrus McClellan as vice president. Dr Buckle abandons plastering to sell patent medicines and orders three hundred revenue stamps.
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Pines
Cyrus McClellan
Kid Toster
Addie Ruat
North Vernon
Lula Phillips
Paris Crossing
Terrehans
Colles Creek
Welock
Captain Nugent
B.A. Nay
Clara DeLappe
John Stewart
Ded. Glendening
Wo EB. Robertson
Letha Davis
Anna de Lappe
Wilbur Robertson
W. D. Chambers
Anna Delance
Wol Acbuckle
Dove
Winpbann Breeze
Fox drive disrupted by mud and rain creates escape fears
The foggy Saturday event saw lines forming poorly as mud and rain hindered attendance and led to speculation that several foxes escaped. Reports note improving health for Miss Laura Cooprider and Mr William Lawler. The Smyrna cheese factory is expected to run by April, while Mr R Keinear travels home to Nebraska. Duffy and Osiar ship large stock to Cincinnati amid low local surplus.
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Laura Cooprider
William Lawler
Smyrna
R. Keinear
Nebraska
Messrs
Duffy
Osiar
Cincinnati
Local Notes of Possible Marriages and Miscellany
Rumors hint Miss Caroline Huck and Joseph Mengelt of Louisville may wed. Lethspeich and Linneweber plan settlements in Woodford County. Baxter buys tobacco for a Louisville firm. Enoch Brown to build a new home this season. Dan Demaree’s horse broke its leg. Jury fails to convict the Dry Fork boss over roasting chickens in the woods. Mrs. John Prindle dies in Greensburg. remains moved to Canaan for burial. Wheel crop appears damaged. Scott and Jame Ferguson to move their cannonill to Mimville.
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Caroline Huck
Joseph Mengelt
Louisville
Chas. Lethspeich
Jno
Linneweber
Woodford Co
Mlingis
Go. W. Baxter
Lal Tobacco
Enoch Brown
Dan Demaree
John Prindle
Greensburg
Canaan
Scott
Jame Ferguson
Mimville
Trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery at local drug stores
A rush of customers seeks trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds at Cl Vd Treber ham’s and W H Child’s active drug stores. Asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat ailments are urged to try the remedy free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cl Vd
Treberham’s
Dr. King
Actove Drug Store
W. HH. Child's
Saluda Farmers Plan February 17 Salta Tex Drive Meeting
A large Saluda township gathering at Center school house names Capt W E Wells as president and elects officers for a Saturday February 17 militia style drive. Bounds cover Plow Handle roads Bethlehem Madison Lexington Satuda roads Mechanicsburg road with meeting points at Reed hay barn Romulas Talbows Law Rand Jones Payne store Davidson schoolhouse and Getty residence.
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Saluda Township
Center School House
W.E. Wells
3. W. Pritchard
Ovo
Bethlehem
Madison Road
Lexington
Satuda
Mechanicsburg Road
John Reed
Romulas Talbows
Allen Law
Rand Jones
Payne's
Davidson
W. I Getty
James
W.P
Rutledge Publishing offers $2000 gold reward
The February issue promises 2000 in gold to the person who names the middle verse in the Old Testament by February 10 1883. If multiple correct answers are received the prize is divided. Send 20 cents with answer to Rutledge Publishing Company Easton Penna for the March Monthly noting the winner and answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutledge’s Monthly
Rutledge Publishing Company
Easton, Penna
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S. S. More & Soy
Grover C. Bartroxn
Epitar
Saturday Herald
Brown
Mr. Brown
Will Maddux
Ladies’ Society of the Christian Church
St. Louis
Peter McLean
Fanny Neil
Mr. Bright
Baird
Horace Cisco
North Walnut Street
Cisco
Patterson
Laurel
W. W. Snyder
Barney Gray
Trow & Stapp
Second and West Streets
Adolph MecCarty
Tienie Soeter
Greenburg
Thomas N. Blackmore, Jr
Warsaw
John McGregor
Masonic Temple
Friedly
Russel Wyne
Smyrna Township
John Sullivan
New Mexico
John
Armijo, Sullivan & Borradaile
Otto House, Jr
Otto
Anna Brydon
Richard Bishop
Henry Frevert
Florida
Trepont
Civil Service
Argus Dean Esq
Clark County
C. C. Cornett
Mo and M. Club
Jay
Charles Jewett
Jefferson County
the Board OF Trade
Symeneat
Miss Calhounys
Daily Evening
Dollar Weekly
George E. Trow
Dr. Whittier
John F. Henderson
W. B. McTyre
Our City
Henderson
Anderson River
Perry County
Tell City
Bowen
Main Groza Street
Holliday
Martin
Ryker’s Ridge
Hall Safe and Lock Company
Aurora
Cincinnanti
China
Swormatedt & Co
Conne
L Proceedings
Robert Coray
N.Y
Druggsts
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington Vt
Pepuyy
Youga
Tig Fox
Saluda
Amg Rodyrs
Runa
Jefferson Circuit Court
Deiferon County
Eouthea
Moss Rodgers
Ty Wan
Rodgers
Deo
Tso
Cororney
John W. Ralston
Jouy Metinrcar
Aiis
Dee Vna G
Havana
Little Dutch
Wro Et Roebyiss
H. Rokebrandt’s Cigar Store
Roran Bakine Powper Co
Wall St
Jnok, Scott & Son
Lincoln
Abe
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Mosay
Michel Guilfoyle
Binghamton
Boston
Parker
R. W. Mosher
Inghamton
Messrs. Hiscox & Co
New York
Depauw College
EF. A. Friedley
New Albany
Strops
Rogers
W. H. Rogers&Co
Mrbey
Petit Pee
Conte
Lsst
Boots & Shoes
John Braun & Co
Mulberry Street
Madison, Ind
C. T. Branham
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