Local notices and social items from Lexbaron area
Indebted residents urged to settle at the Herald office by February 13 with collection to follow. Smallpox reportedly eradicated. Brookaburg bridge completed. Trow & Co. inaugurate flouring mill expansion. Sam Brewer sells news depot to Samuel Carlisle. Minstrel shows by Harry Cal Wagner and Cat Wacker billed. Prison population reduced to twenty three. Grocer Jo an Erret ill at home. Red Men to host a reception next Thursday. Mrs Rosanna Pink dies. Fair Play Fire Co. ball on the 21st planned. Norra Vernon to build a new union depot for O M and F L railroads. Louis Jouxson pleads not guilty to petit larceny and remains jailed.
Local News Record of Injuries Deaths and Court Actions
Reports from the county detail J W Lirreerogn severely injured by a hay bale and Joan F Moore dying at 72 in Smyrna township. Farmers fear livestock losses in Jennings county. Mertz Baker arrested for stealing a feather bed from Mat Adams. Gran Lane severed an artery while cutting candy for his daughter. Circuit Court hears James Verdon watch theft case. An essay on county village resources is promised next week. Mrs Captain James Wright bruised from a carriage fall. M H Porter visits family while overseeing a Ghent saw mill project. Preston Commins dies near Bryantaburg after brief illness. Telephone lines linking Madison with nearby towns expected soon. Williams v Wilham case settled with custody to father. Local visitors and church attendance noted. Ex-convict Bint Evans causes disturbance. officers pursue. J Kurtz sustains a fractured arm after scuffle with C Grossman near Stony Point school.
Reap SuperinTENDENT Seeks Candidates
The Herald invites names for the office of superintendent to inform the public of candidates and their desires. Citizens may submit their suggestions to the newspaper to ensure visibility of options.
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Reap
Herald
Local court week notes and social event at Western Fire Co
Attorneys Ward Griffith and Johnson of Vevay attended court this week. A dance by Parvtres orcuestra is planned at Western Fire Co hall on Wednesday February 15 with strict entry rules. Horton versus Lea awarded damages of eight dollars, relieving the defendant from suit costs. Two youths fought Mr James McVoy over a hired horse, resulting in a severe cut. Dr Joan Totten and daughter Allie from Totten's Landing Ky visited John Totten Jr on Mulberry Street. Improvement in Miss Allie’s health noted. Pealman case from Switzerland county concluded evidence last Thursday. decision to be rendered at next term in Vevay.
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Joan Totten
Allie
Totten’s Landing
John Totten, Jr
Mulberry Street
Pealman
Switzerland County
Vevay
Louisville man jailed for stealing a young heart
A Louisville man has been arrested and committed to prison for stealing a young heart. Locals note curious activity at the Herald office as some ladies linger, expecting the arrest of one contributor. Reverend Warrer L. Lewis died in Honolulu on the 14th of last month after missionary work in Syria, and his father Mr. James E. Lewis seeks restoration of health in the Sandwich Islands.
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Louisville
Herald
Warrer L. Lewis
James E. Lewis
Honolulu
Lewis
Sandwich Islands
Syria
Vine Street Baptist Church Hosts Week of Meetings
A series of meetings for Vine Street Baptist Church is led by Rev. Dr. Dobbs with assistance from Rev. Thos. C. Teasdale D. D. The evangelist from Knoxville attracts large crowds with baptisms being received as interest grows. Each evening covers distinct topics with sermons aimed at different groups.
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Vine Street Baptist Church
Dobbs
Thos. C. Teasdale
D. D
Knoxville
Tenedale
Postmaster Linck praised for efficient Madison office
Hon J W Linck postmaster at Madison refitted and arranged his office. Inspections call it among the nearest, best organized offices in the state. Also reports fire on the steamer United States near Utica and a Sunday church union at Disciples Chapel with Dr Carter’s sermon. John Grayson, sexton of Springdale cemetery, died after long illness. funeral held with Rev L G Adkinson officiating.
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J. W. Linck
Madison
Post Office
Indianapolis Times
Disciples Chapel
Wright
Reward Offered for Arrest of Deserter Gregory
A $100 reward is offered for the arrest and return of Alvis Gregory of Mt. Vernon Indiana for assault and battery with intent to murder his wife on January 25 1882. Gregory is about 5 feet 9 or 10 inches tall light brown hair light mustache when he left well built about 165 to 170 pounds and about 45 years old with a scar under one brow.
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Mt. Vernon
Indiana
Alvis Gregory
Descereron
Eminence Couple Defies Parents For Indiana Wedding
Last Thursday J. T. O Connell and Miss Emma W Willians of Eminence Kentucky eloped to Indiana to wed after eluding their families. They rode overnight through winter winds to Madison reaching at 10 a.m. where Squire Johnson performed the ceremony aided by Gosner of Milton. The couple returned to Milton for rest after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. O'Connell
Emma W. Willians
Eminence
G. W. Dickingon
Herald Office
Indiana
Madison
Gosner
Milton
Squire Johnson
City Council Approves 75 Dollar Fire Co Building Allowance
Last Thursday night Mayor Brashear presided as the council debated Washington Fire Co No 2 improvements. The committee urged against the allowance but an appropriation of 75 dollars was finally approved after Thomas refused to sign the report. Discussion then covered removing a fence belonging to Mr Ikom Ross.
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Brashear
Washington Fire Co. No. 2
Thomas
Ikom Ross
Public Works and Finance Items From 1882 Meeting
A report on road improvements to Dugan Hollow and committee referrals are noted. Foster motioned 60 cents per day for James Donnelly during the small pox epidemic, approved. Water-Works receipts total 64.45 with 463.00 expenditures and 366.55 overage. treasury balance Feb 1 1882 is 1939.79. Street payroll ordered to be paid by check.
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Harry Thomson
Straighening
Dugan Hollow
Committee On
Foster
James Donnelly
Smith
Saberton
Nays
White
Reid
Kyle
Cochrane
Treasury
Grandfather Bridges Orphans At Union Depot
Four children aged from under one to ten travel with their grandfather Alexander Tilley to Switzer land County Indiana after both parents died in Illinois. He vows to care for them though two children are sick and funds are nearly gone. A physician was billed high by a quick nonlocal healer amid a scene of charity and hard luck at the depot.
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Indianapolis Times
Union Depot
James V. Newton
Illinote
Weekly Herald Subscription Details and Club Offer
The Weekly Herald offers one year for 81 50 to single subscribers and lower rates for clubs of 10 to 25 and 20 or more. Prizes of 10 and 500 will be awarded to the largest and next largest clubs sent from Madison area before June 1, 1882. Subscriptions must be paid in advance and an agent is sought for every post office in the county.
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Madison
Republican Central Committee Sets Township Convention Dates
The Republican Central Committee fixed the time for township conventions for the first Saturday in March. All townships will hold mass conventions except Madison, which will hold a delegate convention. Delegates will be voted at each voting precinct the day before the convention.
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Republican Central Committee
Madison
Local Trade and Social News From The Area
Dapo nuts J F Lewis sold 225 tons feed meal 12 tons bran and 1000 bushels corn in three months with a single day sales of 40 50 and freight bills up to 70 weekly an average of 40 car loads freight monthly ship from this place Thomas McCarnan died aged two miles north on the 21st of this month from consumption a pleasant entertainment on the 4th under the M E Church young ladies with music recitations and tableaux featured a large key window backdrop and canaries with Annie Williams and Fannie Nichols drawing laughs the evening raised 30 with praise for all involved and a note that the writer is getting cranky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lewis
Thomas McCarnan
M.5
Annie Williams
Fannie Nichols
Baptist Church Ladies Plan February Entertainment
Public notices announce two concerts by the Baptist Church young ladies on Thursday February 9 and February 16 at the M I church, followed by the moral drama The End of the World adapted from Edward Eggleston.
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Young Ladies of the Baptist Church
M. I. Church
Edward
Remarkable West Texas Upheavals and Hidden Mines Described
A private 1882 letter from Warre Caxs, New Mexico, details the Malpais lava field near the Baxter mountains, vast salt and mineral formations, and rich silver and gold lodes. It notes early mine developments, claims near Bear Canyon, and plans to settle at the Las Vegas Hot Springs with railway expansion and grand resort building anticipated by the A T S P R R company.
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Warre Caxs
N. M
New Mexico
Mars
Malpais
Baxter
Tucson
Nogals
Home Stake
South Home Stake
Little Home Stake
Little Mack
Henry Clay
Wheel of Fortune
White Swan
Last Chance
Old Abe
Black Priner
Star Lode
Ethan Allen
Crystal
Stand By
Keystone
Big Hopes
Bail Mountain
Little Daisy
Vicatte Mountains
Bear Canyon
Las Vegas
Las
Bakly Peak
Queen Ann
W. P. McCiere
Treasured horse care book offered to Tut Hera subscribers
The piece notes a free copy of Dr. Kexpats's Treatise on the Horse for every yearly Tut Hera subscriber, urging horse owners to value the volume as essential reading.
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Kexpats
Wanted intelligent person to gather news for Weekly Herald
Advertises for a reliable man or woman in each Jefferson County township and at key points in neighboring counties to collect and send in news items for the Weekly Herald. Address Herald Office Madison, Indiana.
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Jefferson County
Weekly Herald
Adress Herald
Madison
Ind
Barnett Takes Control of Madison Herald in Democratic Paper Ties
M A Barnett, former editor of the Hendricks County Democrat, has purchased and assumed control of the Madison Herald. Editorials from multiple papers praise his background, forecasting a strong Democratic organ in Southern Indiana and trust in his experience to elevate the paper’s stature.
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M. A. Barnett
Elearen
Madisoun Herald
Public Press
Hendricks County Democrat
Eid
Madison Crald
Indiana
Diepitch
Fhekomea Dispatch
Madison Herall
Mal Bevenett
Bo Isagen
Peorle
Jefferson County
Columbie Herald
Madison Herald
Lvevay Reville
Indian Lover Sets Fire to Rival Store
An Indian man poisoned by jealousy torched his rival’s store triggering total destruction. Authorities speculate on motives as investigators confirm the arson and review surveillance footage for leads.
Indianapolis and Southwestern railroad plans filed
Articles of association for the Indianapolis, Eel River and Southwestern railroad company reveal a capital stock of 2,000,000. The eastern terminus is Indianapolis and the western terminus Vincennes, spanning 115 miles through Marion, Hendricks, Morgan, Putnam, Clay, Owen, Greene, Sullivan and Knox counties with branch rights to nearby coal fields. Officers listed include Powhatan D. Smith president, Allan Heavenbridge vice president, John J. Huffman treasurer, Elomard W. Avera secretary, and William Dagzy assistant secretary.
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Indianapolis, Eel River and Southwestern Railroad Company
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Marion, Hendricke
Morgan, Putnam, Clay, Owen, Greene, Sullivan
Knox Counties
Powhatan D. Smith
Urbana, Ill
Allan Heavenbridge
Stilesville
Ind
John J. Huffman
Poland
Elomard W. Avera
Urbana
William Dagzy
Greencastle
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J. BR. Antle, Prop'r
College Hill Institute
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P.O
Lancaster
Jefferson Co
Homes For All
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Sam Thomson
Sr. Vanestixe
Brookaburg
Trow & Co
SamMven
Lexbaron
Cal Wagner
Dull Care
Joan Erret
Tower Third Street
Ohio River
Cat Wacker's Minstrels
Foster & Calloway’s
Idependent Order of Red Men
Rosanna Pink
Archie Pink
Fair Play Fire Co
No. Law
Norra Vernon
Louis Jouxson
Central Committee
Democratic Central Committee
Anger’s Hall
Jos. T. Brashear
Chr’m
Sec’v
Joan Price
J. W. Lirreerogn
Mer
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Smyrna Township
Jenninga County
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Mat Adams
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Circuit Court
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Sewell Loyd
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M. H. Porter
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McKay
Dupont
Gudgill
Epwin Rossing
B. F
Carrollton
Little Nettie
Bint Evans
Krepps
Stony Point School
J. Kurtz
C. Grossman
Kurtz
Hambure
March St
C. CC. Cornet't's
Ward, Griffith and
Johnson
Hall of
Westren Fire Co
Horton
City
James McVoy
McCoy
Maggie Harper
Sam Fearn
Kentucky
Stockport
Bryan Birney
L. G. Adkinson
Thomas A. Orr
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Norra Vernon Sun
Dering
Madison 'St
United States
Utica
Riley
John Grayson
Springdale Cemetery
Grayson
Sexton
Western Fire Co., No. 3
City Counil
Fromlinois
the Weekly Herald
Kendal
Land Riching Nes
Aid Grad Scenery
The
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Cerwin
St. Jacobs Ors
A. Vogeler & CO
Atimore
U. B.A
Shiloh
H. C. Firth
H.C. Firth
H. C. Irth
H.C. Irth
M.A. Barnett
Maitisin Herald
M. M
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Madison Star
Shiloh Catarh Remedy
NASA
New York Weekly Herald
Daily Herald
Is Aredy
Cforeign News
Apetini
Globe
American News
Washington
Paria
London
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New York
J. F. Bellamy
Beerck’s
Masonic Temple
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