Madison Herald Notes Local Happenings And Personal News
The Madison Herald reports multiple items from town life including marriages A W Spillman to Lula Doke. a historic high Ohio River level. a jail vacancy. Matt Adams released after a three month sentence. Hoads Sarsaparilla rising in popularity. a theft of $16.75 from Mrs Dees. Dr Fisher filling in at Hanover college and a sermon plan by Rev Clevenger. C C Case to close Hanover music convention with a 25 cent admission. anecdotal street scenes. steer shipments escaping into streets. Washingtons birthday activities in public schools. Lawrence Hoffman family moving to San Diego. post mortem on young Selig. thanks to savers in a drowning incident. Louis Lauer funeral. Jefferson and Florence comics at Macauleys. a humor line about valentines. J Wade & Sons forming Memphis wholesale grocery. Trinity M E church pastor and congregation split. John L Bolding jailed for religious fanaticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fisher
Hanover College
Barnard
Shelbyville
Alice R. Palmer
Mollie G. Hay
Charlestown
L. A. Clevenger
Muncie
C. C. Case
Hanover
Johan Wade
Joe
Thomas
Memphis
Trinity
John L. Bolding
Smyrna Township
Court actions and notices mix in Madison docket
An order insures the Wabash for 10000 and a 1000 loan by Madison Marine Railway to pay off hands. The petit jury is discharged and a Shannon v Shannon divorce hearing ends without grant. Custody awarded for two older children. youngest remains with mother. Grand jury summoned to probe the Selig killing. Madison Marine Railway v Sweeney on trial. Funeral for Newt Temperly. K P and Lodge processions noted. A book review praises Stanley, and sermons draw crowds at Trinity. Election law changes loom for city races with nomination timing and officer duties outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Madison Marine Railway Company
Shannon
Friedley
Brown's Iron Bitters Cures Dyspepsia and Debility
An 19th century medical advertisement claims Brown's Iron Bitters cures dyspepsia indigestion and general debility. The brief notice markets the tonic to readers seeking stomach relief and renewed energy.
Death of Orvel Selig after East End shooting
Orvel Selig, 22, of the East End, died from buckshot and slugs fired by Abe Neal after a drunken dance altercation. Neal surrendered after fleeing to Kentucky shore. Selig’s dying statement details the sequence of the brawl and his role as peacemaker. Funeral set for Fulton residence at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvel Selig
East End
Abraham Neal
Abe Neal
Thomas’ Speke Factory
Wing” Stewart
James Littrell
Stewart
Littrell
Peter Albert
Selig
Albert
Potter
Neal
Kentucky
Davidson
Wadaworth
Bear
Mr. Littrell
Pete Albert
Brown's Iron Bitters Tonic Ad Claim
An advertising snippet promotes Brown's Iron Bitters claiming it cures general debility cleanses the liver and restores appetite for weak backs and worn out individuals.
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. W. Spillman
Lula Doke
Ohio
Matt Adams
Hoad
Dees
Main Street
A. J. Fisher
Washington
Lawrence Hoffman
San Diego
California
Young Selig
Preas
Louis Lauer
North Madison
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Jefferson
Florence
Macauley
Louisville
New York City
Circuit Court
Petit Jury
Va. M
Sweeney
Jeffersonville
Wanosdol & Francisco
Korbly & Ford
Newt Temperly
Newt
Temperly
Madison
Chattanooga
Tenn
Syracuse Lodge
Madison Lodge
Knighte
Pythias
William Phibbs
East Front Street
Trinity M. E. Church
Africa
Stanley
United States
England
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Europe
Egypt
Joseph Roberts
Madison, Ind
J. H. Martin
D. D
Moore’s Hill College
Methodist Church
Warsaw
Ind
Valentine
J. W. Turner
Opera House
Work OF Congress
Charles Peterman
Fulton
Senate
House
Hale
Indian Agriculture and Post Office
Congress
Admiral Porter
Vilas
Wisconsin
Th. Sherman
Hawley
Morgan
Maderson
Evarts
Admiral Govier
Ren. Sherman
Washingronx
Tnany
War Department
Gen. Sherman
Navy
Bancroft
Treasury
Windom
Interior
A. H. H. Stuart
Department of Justice
Devens
Capitol
Phelan
Thut
White House
Proctor
Fortress Monroe
Sherman
Stuart
Washisxotes
Noble
Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart
Staunton
Virginia House of Delegates
Tilhmore
Virginia, Historical Society
Rodgers
Ireland
Village Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati
Fleetwood
Susquehanna
Erie Railrad
West Susquehanna
Carley
Martin Griffin
Port Jervis
Boerne, Tex
Bayard
Thomas F. Bayard
Cleveland
Detroit
Andrew Orzek
N. Horuff
East Main St
Albany Dental Association
Albany
Indiana
DeLeste Bro
Queensware House
Rogers & Cowlam
Moviédéwyl
George Diederich
West Main Street
Branham & Ritchie
Branham & Chambers
Pitcher’s Castoria
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