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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1892

Page

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Application for liquor license in Madison Indiana

Notice is given that Robert Humphrey will apply to the Jefferson County Commissioners at the March term for a license to sell malt, spirituous and vinous liquors in less than a quart on premises at 321 Jefferson Street, Third ward, Madison. The license is to be consumed on the premises.

Jefferson County State of Indiana Said County Jefferson Street Main Second Streets Third Ward Madison Indiame Robert Humphrey

Sheriff Sale Notice in Jefferson Circuit Court

A sale is ordered by the Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk's Office in the case William Bocktruck against Nathaniel Stokes and Annie C. Stokes. The sheriff will conduct the sale specified under the writ, detailing the property and terms to satisfy the judgment.

Jefferson Circuit Court William Bocktruck Nathaniel Stokes Annie C. Stokes Will

Public sale of rents and profits for seven years in Madison

Sheriff John Hoagland offers at Count House door Madison a public sale of rents and profits for seven years on the described real estate in Jefferson County Indiana beginning 10 AM to 4 PM with cash bids. If rents fail to cover the writ the fee simple of the premises will be sold at public outcry to satisfy the writ costs and interest. Dated January 20 1892.

Hwe Jacob Thienes Jefferson Circuit Bel Madison Indiana Peter Denzer Eugenita Thienes Kekuny & Forp Attys Jefferson County City of River Black No. Five Ohio West Street Stockwell and Shrewsbury Ohio Street Sid Nathaniel Stokes Maurice Herbst Ishal John Hoagland

Local Democrats name congressional candidates in Third District

The announcement lists J. K. Marsh of Clark county as a candidate for Congress in the Third District, subject to the Democratic District Convention. It also names Jason B. Brown as a Third District Congressional candidate subject to the Democratic Convention.

J. K. Marsh Clark County Jason B. Brown Congress

Political notes on Blaine tariff and ballots in 1890s

The piece discusses James G. Blaine’s withdrawal, tariff battles, and the Australian ballot law, criticizing the Pennsylvania act as a fraud and noting Republican corruption. It mentions Gov Thayer in Nebraska and questions over salary, while the Washington courier notes senators oppose popular vote for senators and fear private life.

The Courier Washington United States Gen. Palmer Judge Turpin Senate

The Gentleman From New York

The Louisville Courier Journal praises David B. Hill as a capable Democrat and potential President noting his faithful service in 1888 and as Governor. It rebukes attacks on his character as unjust and calls him a young, able leader with a promising future.

Louisville Courier-Journal David B. Hill Democracy New York Statesman Hill Cleveland

Florence Nightingale Praised By Mrs Wallace For Dignity

Mrs. Lew Wallace lauds Florence Nightingale as slender and graceful with great dignity. She notes Nightingale’s fortitude during surgeries and recalls her rebuking attendants to return to a patient in agony. Lane's Family Medicine ad follows.

Lew Wallace Florence Nightingale Miss Nightingale

Man Posing as Courier Journal Writer Dupes Columbus Hotel Guests

A man claiming to be Burt or Bent Halderman posed as Louisville Courier Journal staff and stayed at the St. Denis hotel in Columbus Indiana. He gathered money and ran up whisky debts before disappearing with an overcoat belonging to FE. A. Leland of Chicago, a traveling salesman, who is missing, possibly taken by Halderman. The Courier Journal denies any affiliation.

Columbus Ind Burt Bent Halderman St. Denis Louisville Courier- Journal FE. A. Leland Chicago Halderman Courier Journal

State Board abandons Voss Farm for new fair site

Indiana reports the State Board of Agriculture will meet to select a new site after failing to obtain possession of the Voss farm. Demott, leasing the property, demands 5000 dollars to surrender the lease and refused offers of 2000 dollars and wheat at 10 dollars per acre. A grand jury summons looms if R M Lockhart attends the meeting to testify on alleged bribes involving the Miller farm.

State Board of Agriculture Indianapolis Voss Demott R. M. Lockhart Dekalb County

Madau Mattei Declared Insane In New York Hospital

Surprise and sorrow spread through Greencastle as Madau Mattei, formerly a DePauw music instructor and Plymouth Church choir leader in Indianapolis, was reported insane and confined to Bellevue hospital New York, allegedly due to spiritualism. In Brazil, a switch failure derailed two Evansville Indianapolis railroad passenger coaches at Salem City. several passengers were badly bruised but no serious injuries occurred.

Greencastle Ind Madau Mattei Bellevue Hospital New York DePauw School of Music Plymouth Church Indianapolis Brazin Salem City Brazil Evansville Indianapolis Railroad

Widow Inherits One Million Dollar Estate In Crown Point

Valparaiso Indiana reports Mrs Jur Livingstone of Crown Point as sole survivor entitled to one million dollar legacy from overseas. Morristown Indiana notes Isaac Kauffman, general merchandise dealer, made assignment for creditors with E T J Jordan as assignee. details of assets and liabilities not listed.

Morristown Ind Isa U Kauffman E. T. J. Jordan

Fire destroys Williamsport mill and frame factory

Williamsport Pennsylvania February 2 The laning mill and frame factory of Labor and Son burned yesterday causing losses over 25000 with 19000 insured. Origin of fire not known.

Williamsport Labor & Son

Boyd Becomes Nebraska Governor After Transfer of Power

Governor James E. Boyd is sworn into office in Lincoln after Thayer hands over the reins. A crowd greets the new chief executive as he is escorted to the governor's office and seated in the Samoset chair amid formalities and applause.

Joax M. Thayer Nebraska Boyd United States Supreme Court Gov. Boyd Mr. Thayer Court of Last Resort Gov Lexcon Neb James E. Boyd John M. Thayer Thayer Omaha Margaret Ewing Knoxville Ill Burrows Atlemen Tom Cook Benton

Hotel Royal disaster death toll rises in debris search

Reports from New York detail 152 occupants with 82 confirmed safe as 12 bodies recovered from the Hotel Royal fire scene on Fortieth Street. Identification slow due to condition of remains and secrecy about relatives, with three days expected for debris clearing.

New York Hotel Royal Fortieth Street Galligan Hast Twenty-sixth Street Broadway Harry J. Levy A. A. Townsend Church Street New Haven Gonn Mary Begley

Preparing to Wipe Each Other Out in Pinevilly

Pinevilly Ky Feb 9 reports from South America describe the Partons assembling a strong force to storm the Turner stronghold. The Turners remain in their cabin, well supplied with men, food and ammunition, and both factions warn that a renewed war could erase one side from the earth.

Pinevilly South America

Foxhall Keene’s Condition Improves in London

Foxhall Keene shows marked improvement as physicians declare his recovery chances favorable. The update comes from London on February 9.

Foxhall Keene London

Dry Goods Store Burned in Gorham Village

A fire in Gorham village destroyed Emory's dry goods store in Port Lawn Me on February 9. The stock valued at 12000 dollars was lost but insured.

Port Lawn Gorham Emory Tock

Jealous husband shoots wife then wounds self at Franklin Street

Andrew Anderson shot Annie Anderson in the street in a jealous rage and fled as police pursued. He fired at Captain Couch, then turned the revolver on himself, but the bullet only grazed him. Mrs. Anderson died from her wound and warrants were issued for Anderson.

CuicaGo Andrew Anderson Annie Captain Couch Anderson Franklin Street

Locomotive Explosion Kills Three on Reading RR

A Reading railroad locomotive, Engine 180, exploded while pushing freight on the Bound Brook line between Wayne Junction and Nicotine at 10:15 P.M. Three men were killed and four injured, two likely to die. Names include fireman George Reardon and brakeman Harvey Moore. others injured are Hugh Dougherty John J. Moore John Buck and John D. Miller. The engine overturned and debris scattered over a wide area.

Philadelphia Wayne Junction Nicotine Bound Brook Philadelphia and Reading George Reardon Harvey Moore Hugh Dougherty John J. Moore John Buck John D. Miller

Baltimore Ward Politician Shot in Saloon Killing

John T. Duncan, a Baltimore ward politician, was shot in a saloon at 105 North Eutaw Street by Charles Goodman. The duel arose from long standing animosities. Duncan died from a neck wound while Goodman was jailed.

Baltimere John T. Duncan Charles Goodman North Eutaw ‘Street Goodman Duncan

Field Faces Court Plea Delayed In Lindley Case

New York February 9. E M Field appeared in court to plead to indictments linked to the collapse of Lindley Field & Company but his lawyers secured a two to three day delay before he is returned to Ludlow Street jail.

Young Field New York E. M. Field Lindley, Field & Company Ludlow Street

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