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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1879
Page
3
A scattered Herald page lists plans for area meetings and church events. Rev G Clouns at Hopewell holds protracted meetings while Obits note Wa Brarr’s death at Seymour. Other items mention pool-players interview by grand jury, a Paris Crossing meeting, and a court reversal in Joyce v Dickey. County officials report illness and school term changes, with updates on weather, fires, and local marriages and removals.
The Unique Perfumes by Dr Price are described as a luxury with a sweet natural fragrance. The Floral Riches cologne water is highlighted as a delightful scent evoking a garden at evening.
The government reduced silo rent for the post office to 200 per cantim and gas allowances by half. A fire destroyed most of Jacob Maggard’s residence contents in Johnneon township. the house was insured for 750. Eminence Fair Grounds sold for about 10,000 to satisfy a judgment. buyers were W. T. Woodard and Col. H. Giltner at 4,000. Rumor of John Chambers divorce and remarriage proved false. Emma Hiatt and Axprew Kina wed in Kentucky. Philip Smith and Mary R. Huber married in Scottsburg. Death notice: Dr. W. A. McCoy’s 9-year-old daughter Ellen died at Ella. remains buried in Springdale Cemetery. A union institute at the Scott county court house drew 50 teachers from Jennings Finley and Vienna townships and was a success. Wyatt’s reported murder by Indians is unfounded. he is alive in Kansas. Dr. Wright of North Madison treated Ellen Kelly for mental trouble before her death, indicating derangement.
Messrs Jas Cochran and Ed Bramwell leave the city by Monday evening to serve as selling agents for the Dayton Nurseries in Ohio. Their first base will be Montgomery Alabama. Trustworthy adviser Argus Dean voices that peach trees in good vigor on favorable sites endure winter cold with little damage. At Lancaster township school institute, Trustee N B McKay received a silver watch from teachers, with remarks by Virgil McKnight and warm thanks from the trustee.
Dr Price's flavoring extracts are praised as natural flavors free from chemical poisons. The text urges trial to confirm their fine and pure qualities and notes rapid growth in popular favor.
The officers chosen include President William Todd Vice President Charles A Wymond Secretary and Treasurer L K Ong Chaplain R Williams Guide W W Beatty Guard W H Towers Sentinel B L McGlasson for Section 233 Endowment Rank K of P.
Tas Indies of the Second Presbyterian Church presented The Sleeping Beauty last Thursday evening. The show depicted fairy land with strong performances and fine music. Receipts totaled 115 dollars.
Lucy Carson known as Blanche Davie and Blanch Loudon died in Indianapolis. Van Davis was arrested on suspicion of murder but the coroner's jury ruled death due to cerebral anemia. The evidence showed the deceased suffered violent treatment by Van Davie or G. V. Davis.
Ellen Kelley, about nineteen, was found dead in a cistern by Mrs. Bradley on Thursday morning after missing from home. Doctors found no injuries and the coroner ruled death by drowning in a moment of temporary aberration, noting mental distress. The body was taken to North Madison for interment.
Madison correspondence reports Melville White sues Achilles Ford from Smyrna township for 10 000 dollars over alleged larceny charges stemming from a sheep stealing case. The trial before Judge Allison is set for Wednesday with many Jennings and Jefferson county witnesses. White resides in Jennings county and both sides hire eminent counsel for a lengthy case. Also noted is Juniata Tribe of Red Men planning an opera-house project at Beech Grove Driving Park if finances permit. Pattie estate sale details follow with Pattie Sr backed by Col. A. J. Wellman of New York.
Isaac Stevens, 73, claims to be the citys oldest resident, living in Indianapolis since winter 1815 and earning $15 to $18 weekly from cooperage. He has fought in Black Hawk, Mexican, and Civil War conflicts. Another item notes Mrs. George Abas died in a Marble Hill farm fire after a collapse while carrying live coals, her clothes burnt away.
Fanny Garewood of Carroll county Kentucky, famed for claiming reform while lecturing across Indiana, is said to be living in a house of ill repute in Indianapolis. Trotting horse Pat Donlan sold to William Leonard of Cincinnati for 100.
The bulletin presents a long roster of individuals and firms, including Lasinde Alexander, Mie Mary, Ary on Bie Gui, and many others, plus a separate Gentlemen's list with numerous surnames and business names such as S L Bird & Co, Thos Clark, Geo March, and Joe B Vawter, among others. The text reads like an official directory extract listing names, initials, and associated families or entities.
Amos Farrer stole a horse from Jarmes Blankenship of Kent. A six-man pursuit captured him in Saluda township Saturday night. He escaped near Kent while being brought to the city, leaping from the horse as gunfire rang out. He fled to Isaac Farrer’s Graham township home and later escaped again when a sleigh broke down en route back to the city. A bullet pierced his back during the original escape attempt.
Josefa Werning, living near Plowhandle Point, was thrown from a wagon on lower Third Street Saturday evening. He struck his head on old railroad ties, was nearly scalped, and taken to a neighbor’s house for wound care by Drs. Hutchings and Rogers. The runaway horses were captured later near the Hanover road toll gate.
The jury adjourned after ninety one witnesses were examined and forty five indictments returned. Eilen Kelley funeral held at the Catholic cemetery on the hill Sunday afternoon with large attendance. A runaway team crashed into and wrecked Mr. S Wilber's buggy on Malberry street Saturday night.
An advertisement cites widespread adulterated baking powders and links them to diseased gums and decayed teeth, urging readers to use Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder described as the only kind made by a physician with careful production.
A collage of maxims oddities and local notes from a bygone era includes whimsical pairs, social quips, and scattered facts such as Boston’s street lamps, a Norwich marriage, and antique relics like Napoleon’s Swiss sleigh and Charles II’s restoration ship. The text blends proverbs, trivia, and eccentric observations.
Retired practitioner from East India missions promotes a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and lung ailments. The offer includes full preparation directions in German French or English and is sent free by mail to interested readers in New York Roebester.
Advertisement by J. EB. C. F. Harper Madison offers a restorative salve claimed to heal cuts bruises sures ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Price 25 cents per box.
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