Local items and notices from the Jefferson Herald
The Herald reports business ads benefit from wide circulation. Work on towboat sod model barges proceeds at the shipyard. A stone crossing is laid on Main Cross street opposite the Lower Seminary. Mrs Jucia Buexxen was admitted to the Insane Asylum. Mrs Ecorea Homeaneys died at Mitchelville aged 50. Jacob Taulman obtained a divorce on abandonment grounds. Ice harvesting yielded about thirty tons, two inch blocks. Wm Thompson and Kate Ferguson wed in the judge’s room. Street Railway steps were placed at the embankment near the railroad bridge. A fire in Maryeville destroyed Mrs. Sarah Dickey’s furniture. insured. Feanxiin Scaoo-noose dam aged by fire at Alpha. roof area burned. Luc'ax H. Rhaanpson, now in Indianapolis, named Assistant Attorney. W M Suypoper’s painting Damon and Pythias destroyed by fire in Indianapolis. Rev Manx Mosse invited to address city Lodges on Masonry. Bedford youths plan an opera troupe and seek books and paraphernalia. A runaway couple from Henry county married at Lon Smith’s boarding house. Graham railroad approach at Dupont underlined by heavy rain delaying trains.
Local Notices and Wisdoms From Madison Era Society
Marriage announced for Mr. Aczert Goopry and Miss Anca Stewart officiated by Rev. Robert Babeca in a Monday evening ceremony. Geo Spangler of Madison named master cabin builder at Howards shipyard. R T Marthews to lecture on The Southern Negro as a Freeman. Taos Munex acquitted of arson. will of George Klein probate. Elizabeth Klein sole heir executrix with $75 due to stepson.
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Aczert Goopry
Medison
Geo. Spangler
Madison
Howards
West
R. T. Marthews
Hanover
George Klein
Elizabeth Klein
Henry Wolf
Versailles Jury Rules Kissing Not Assault Without Harsh Manner
A Versailles jury ruled last week that kissing a woman is not assault and battery unless done in a rude insolent or angry way. The evidence showed no anger at the time of the act.
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Versailles
Farm Description for Model Farms of America
Mr. Epward P. Wever writes a detailed description of his Ry ker's Ridge farm for a forthcoming book on Model Farms of America. Engravings will depict farm buildings and stock arrangements, including bees.
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Epward P. Wever
Ryker's Ridge
America
Hebrew Congregation Entertainment Promises Notable City Event
The Hebrew congregation presents an upcoming city entertainment on the 26th inst promising to be highly interesting. Every effort is directed to perfect each feature of the programme. Reserved seats without extra charge are available at Foster & Calaway's.
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Foster & Calaway's
Mr F S Andrews Seeks Customers From Residence
Durixa the ilsues of Mr F S Andrews agent for the American Sewing Machine company states the office will be at his residence on Presbyterian Avenue west of Broadway until further notice. County residents desiring machines or information will be promptly attended to by addressing F S Andrews Madison Indiana.
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Durixa
F. 5. Andrews
Presbyterian Avenue
Broadway
F.S. Andrews
Madison
Ind
Notorious Swiss farmer note raise suspect jailed in Indy
Onr Gunty Moxeon known for lightning red fame was arrested in Indianapolis and bound over to a March term of the Switzerland Circuit Court on a $1 000 bond after sheriff Nugent sent the warrant from Vevay. A schoolmarin Dora Mitchell from Scott county faced assault and battery charges involving a Jacob Keith’s child. acquitted in one trial and later found guilty in a second case with fines and costs totaling 29 16.
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Onr Gunty Moxeon
Lightning Red Fame
Switzerland
Indianapolis
Nugent
Warant
Vevay
Neers
Dora Mitchell
Marin
Scott County
Jacob Keith
Robt
D. Carr
Local Circuit Court blocks liquor prosecutions on minors and Sundays
In Crawfordsville the circuit court ruled by Judge Britton that licensed saloon keepers cannot be prosecuted for selling liquor to minors or for keeping open on Sundays or holidays or after 11 PM, following a Supreme Court ruling. The decision relaxes liquor restraint.
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Crawfordsville
Britton
Supreme Court
Citizens urge action to improve J M I railroad access at North Vernon
Local merchants and manufacturers urge Col Shaler to address railway discrimination and improve service on the J M I line. A meeting proposed to form a committee of business leaders to press for through Cambridge City trains, better facilities at North Madison, and prompt timetable changes benefiting Madison and surrounding towns.
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Vernon
Cambridge City
Col. Shafer
Madison
Columbus
North Madison
Jos. T. Brashear
John Kirk
John B. Ross
W. B. Swormstedt
C. C. Cornett
John J. Craig
Chas. Alling
Jas. White
H. B. Foster
F. J. Prewatt
Richard Johnson
R. McKim
W. H. Rogers
John Clements
James Hargan
Wm. Trow
Wm. Stapp
Col. Shaler
J., M. & I. Company
Kennedy named general superintendent of Bedford Switz City railroad
James W. Kennedy of Brownstown is appointed General Superintendency of the 41 mile Narrow-Gauge Railroad from Bedford to Switz City. He pledges first class improvements and aims to make the line one of the state’s best paying roads. Switz City is the western terminus. Worthington the eastern terminus, with efforts to connect the two lines. The route passes through top coal and timber districts.
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Brownstown
James W. Kennedy
Bedford
Switz City
Kennedy
Mr. K
Worthington
Wm. B. Tuell
Terre Haute
Republican County Central Committee Elects Officers
The Republican County Central Committee met at the courthouse on Saturday and elected permanent officers: Chairman A. D. Vancedel, Vice Chairman Jas H. Crozier, Secretary M. C. Garber Jr, and Treasurer C. C. Cornett. It set the county nominating convention for April 28 and allocated 125 delegates among townships. Madison township schedules a mass convention for February 28.
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Republican County Central Committee
A. D. Vancedel
Jas. H. Crozier
M. C. Garber, Jr
C. C. Cornett
Madison
Milton
Shelby
Monere
Lancaster
Smyrna
Graham
Republican
Hanover
Saluda
Total
Madison Township
Tar River Reaches High Stage Amid Rapid Rise
The Tar river rose rapidly since Friday and likely peaked yesterday morning. Water exceeded the bank near the city’s upper end between the depot and Johnson's factory, near the shipyard, though no material damage has been reported yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sed Johnson
Invitations Oat For Wel San Ee Tie Ei Ese And Mies
A fragmentary notice announces upcoming invitations for a local event involving Wel San Ee Tie Ei Ese and Mies. The readable text provides names and a scheduling hint but lacks full details.
Community entertainment at Odd Fel doge Hal delights crowd
An evening benefit titled Men of eked Entertainment showcased musical and literary performances by notable locals led by Hon. Sherpas 3, with Mayor Hart of Labanpay in attendance. Recitations by Mr. Lockhart impressed, orchestra under Mr. Gannel Weatherford shone, and the Tribe realized a handsome sum.
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Sherpas
Ihart
Labanpay
Juniata
Lockhart
Gannel Weatherford
Braeshear perjury case dismissed over grand juror issue
Circuit Court dropped the case against Joseph T Bra shear for perjury because grand juror Harry Colegate was not a freeholder. The court criticized jury selection and noted Walter Scott Sr. will probate awards Agnes Scott the home and $500 yearly, with others inheriting shares. James Scott acts as executor. witnesses David Duncan and James Siddall.
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Joseph T. Brashear
Harry Colegate
Brashear
Jesaly
Walter Scott, Sr
Agnes Scott
Second Street
John
William
David
Robert
Ann
Culbertson
James
James Scott
David Duncen
James Siddall
Death of Frep. Grass Inmate of Insane Asylum
Frep. Grass, a well known citizen and inmate of the Insane Asylum, died of asthma on Sunday. In his 61st year, his condition had seemed to improve until a fainting fit in the morning. He sank gradually through the day and expired after calling twice for his mother. The funeral was held at his late residence at 3 PM yesterday.
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Frep. Grass
Insane Asylum
Steamer United States Collides With Pier of Bridge
The steamer United States struck a pier of the Southern Railroad bridge on Sunday while bound for this city. Her starboard wheel, wheel house and pastry-room were demolished but she reached the Ohio shore without further damage. The Ren. Franklin then towed the States and her passengers and freight to this port, arriving at 5 am Monday.
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United States
Southern Railroad
Ohio
Ren. Franklin
Drowned men from Gratz flood found lifeless. widow to receive life insurance
John Heilman one of three men drowned at Gratz in December was found last Sunday floating three miles below the accident site. His widow will collect $2,000 life insurance. He had $82 and some cash on him. The bodies of John Davis and John Roberts remain missing.
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Carro Litton
John Heilman
Gratz
Wee
John Davis
John Roberts
Minnstull Co. to Perform at Odd Fellows Hall Monday
Bartow Wilcox Pamrosts and Waeer’s Minnstucca, the largest traveling minstrel combination, will appear at Odd Fellows Hall on Monday evening. The show features ten end men eight dog dancers and notable acts Happy Cal Wagner and Seam Price the prince and patriarch of minstrel comedians. Reserved coats at Poster and Calloway's.
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Bartow, Wilcox, Pamrosts & Waeer
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Happy Cal
Wagner
Seam Price
Poster & Calloway’'s
Smyrna Township Democratic Convention Recap
The Smyrna Township Democratic meeting nominated Levi Whales James Sullivan and Hes by Lefites for Central Committee and state delegates. Wrote Hartsock named judicial delegate with C. W. Marshall as alternate. County delegates listed Henry Frank Levi Whalen Charles Boyd G. L. Hord and C. W. Marshall. Township nominees include Trustee Russell Wyne Assessor WL H Hart sock Justice C. W. Marshal Constable David Watson.
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Dewwcrats
Seuyrna Township
Ateriay
Levi Whales
James Sullivan
Hesby Lefites
Central
Inf R
Hartsock
C. W. Marshal
Henry Frank
Levi Whalen
Charles Boyd
G. L. Hord
C. W. Marshall
Civil suit over thumb injury at Weis spoke factory
Circuit Court heard Jacob Floerke sue Jacob Weis for damages claiming loss of a thumb and finger due to machinery in the Weis spoke factory. Plaintiff seeks $10,000 in damages.
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Jacob Floerke
Jacob Weis
Decomposed body found in river near Eagle Hollow
A FLOATERS was found in the river near Eagle Hollow on Monday around 7. Coroner Matthews held an inquest but the body’s decomposition prevented a verdict. The remains were buried on the river bank. W. J. Baron, editor of the Vevay Reveille, reported the local newspaper business thriving in the city.
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Eagle Hollow
Matthews
W. J. Baron
the Vevay Reveille
Frederica Wotri Dies in Cincinnati at 66
Mars Frederica Wotri widow of Mr C F Belser of this city died in Cincinnati Sunday evening at age 66.
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Mars. Frederica Wotri
C. F. Belser
Cincinnati
Kent Items from Evansville Visitor and Local Notes
Town correspondence in Kent Indiana recounts Annie Larue’s misfortunes including a broken arm after a winter fall, a dangerous bridge, and calls to form Democratic clubs. It covers school institute activities, a student debate, a boys’ literary society fight, and business notes highlighting A M Bennett’s growing trade.
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Kent
Ind
Misa Annie Larue
Evansville
Diggin
Big Creek
Courier and Star
Bartholomew County
Rada
Bliss Anna Thompson
Miss Nelson
E. M. Chambers
A. G. Stateman
Mise Chapman
Mr. Whitsett
W. M. Copeland
J. M. Golden
Golden
Miss Perkinson
Messrs. Copeland
Chambers
Gokden
Zepheniah Lloyd
Lloyd
A. M. Bennett
Peggy
Deputy Letter Reports Local Departure for Louisville Lectures
Deputy Letter notes Colline McCaslin left for Louisville to attend medical lectures. He mentions a local rogue activity revived recently, not common for town, traced to paydays on the road until funds run out. The piece ends noting Derhoorata’s convention begins to show uneasy expression.
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Ind
Colline McCaslin
Louisville
Derhoorata
Neighborly Rivalry Echoes in Local Banter
A brief quip notes the ease of dwelling on a neighbor’s deeds while urging runners to push ahead. It frames ambition as a personal race rather than a public critique, urging focus on self-improvement over irritation with others.
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Moffett & Son’s
the Herald
The
Herald
Jefferson
Tw Odd Fellows
Carrollton Democrat
Main Cross Street
Lower Seminary
Jucia Buexxen
Demaree
Circuit Court
Jacob Taulman
Wa. Cordrey
Wx. Thompson
Kate Ferguson
Allison
Street Railway Company
Maryeville
Cal
Sarah Dickey
Feanxiin Scaoo-noose
Alpha
Luc‘ax H. Rhaanpson
United States District
Holstein
Manx Mosse
Henry County
E.H. Angles
Mary E. Motsee
Esq. Johnson
Lon. Smith
Dupont
Mary Brannon
Jeffersonville
Nosra
Veesow
Ribbi Moss Jain
Taos
Siscrat
Louisville Dispatch
Dave McCiers
Steamsee
Mayer Brashear
Mives
Smyrna Township
Taylor
Messrs
Foster & Marks
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose
Grand End
the Great Company
Sam
Price
Great West
RP. Gahr
Mulberry
W T. Friedley
Madison, Ind
Masonic Temple
Sanford
New York City
New York
E. C. F. Harper
Main
Main Crese
Indiana
Nelman
Agnuerad
Humphrey
Brown
Bartlett & Magee
J.B
C.F. Harper
J. A. Sherman
Sherman
Trestewat
Libor
Hjjis
Indies
J.a.ssherman
Cer
Murray St
Dr. Sherman
Wan
Boston
Broadwey
Maine
East Main Cross St
Sanxay’s
A. Hamburger
W. Std St
Cincinnnati C
Craic & Brother's
Wielolesale and Retail
Anderson County (Ly
Craig & Brother
Jackman & Humphreys
West Main Cross St
1St National Bank
John Adambear
Wis & CO
Gacinaati
Vincent Cravens
AED
Justice of the Peace
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