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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1882
Page
3
Henry D. Johnson announces his candidacy for Madison Township Road Superintendent subject to Democratic Convention selection. He aims for the office and seeks party backing.
An announcement states Jesse Wagner is a candidate for re election to County Recorder at the upcoming election, subject to the decision of the Republican Convention.
Horse bills printed at low cost with available horse and jacke cuts. Circuit Court opened at Ve vay last week. CastaGeEp cards no longer redeemable here. Small pox wiped out in Switzerland county. Sigma Chi in Hanover to build a new hall. Madison Broom Brigade to attend Columbus concert. Stewart Concert Company at Odd Fellows Hall tomorrow night. Infant of Peter Beerck dies at age three. Union Brewery adding a new cupola. German Methodist Church protracted meetings continue. Post after Gluck to buy uniforms for assistants. Tar Fair Play ball drew large crowd. John A. Crozier of the Courier improving. Sheriff Deverley fined 3 and costs. Lowry Baker burns hand in lamp explosion.
At a February 15 meeting the Democratic County Central Committee directed each township to form its own township committee with one member per township except Madison, which gets seven. Meetings named for February 25 set locations. March 4 will finalize the new committee.
The Weekly Herald advertises year subscriptions for single subscribers or clubs with prices and a $500 prize for the second largest club outside Madison, plus a $10 prize for the largest. It seeks agents in every county post office and notes various local news bits from Madison and surrounding areas. The item also mentions social events, court news, religious meetings, entertainment plans, and local personnel updates.
The Jefferson county Democratic Central Committee met at Anger's Inn Madison on February 16 with most townships represented. Talks by Capt. John Kirk and Hiram Francisco preceded a plan to organize township committees on February 25 and March 4 at designated local halls. Additional notes cover local appointments, editor introduction, and various civic items and matches.
A historical postal list shows names alphabetically by surname across multiple initials for the Jefferson County general delivery. The notice explains how to obtain letters marked Advertised Letters dated for this list with no charge, and that unclaimed items flow to the Dead Letter Office after one month with weekly Monday advertisements.
Walter Stuart Lewis born January 27 1857 in Madison died January 14 1882 in Honolulu Sandwich Islands just before turning 25. He studied at Hanover then at Wabash College終 served as Y M C A district superintendent in Kansas City and earned a college degree in 1879. He taught in Beirut Syria later health failed prompting return and final years in the Sandwich Islands.
City records list transfers in Madison and surrounding townships including Ebenezer Brandon to Enoch Adams and James Scott to C H Wright. Also mentioned are Smyrna and Saluda township parcels. The paper notes A L Sianton returned from Cincinnati with Sam Willie whose eye sight cannot be restored after an accident. N B McKay of Dupont reports two new Herald subscribers.
Tennessee preacher George H. Austin forged a $280 note in Brooksburg using his father in law R M Tevis as a suspect. He sought signatures from local residents, obtained cash, and fled by train. Dr. Tevis pursued clues while Sheriff Demaree and relatives awaited updates amid delayed mail and travel obstacles. Austin is described as five feet eight, dark hair and eyes, with a neat black attire and plug hat.
The Manville lyceum continues to draw large crowds with a debate on women's rights next Friday. Miss Barbara Smith of Madison visited Mrs. Hd. J. Lyon. Hester Bear returned from Madison. Al Vandervord recovered at Joseph Bears’ residence. George Turner married Mandana Neel with warm wishes for their future.
A list furnished by Captain W. McLeland from the Adjutant General's office names Morgan Raid claimants in Jefferson County. The document includes many individuals with stated amounts and ends with a city council summary of the meeting actions and approvals.
The rising river floods Ohio Street causing property damage and forcing relocations while factories and warehouses along the river face inundation. The Centenial steamer sits at the shipyard in danger as waters rise rapidly, and transport and telegraph links suffer interruptions as weather turns colder. A donation of 100 dollars from Mrs. Gen McKee Downy funds a new physics apparatus for Hanover College.
A letter in the Herald urges Democratic voters to back the party and the Jefferson county paper. It notes past editors and publishers, praises the Herald, and discusses candidates for township offices including Trustee and Assessor. Republicans plan a March 4 convention with D A Roberto and Walter McElroy as nominees. Road Superintendent remains unnamed.
The Tue Powell residence on Third Street sold Monday to Richard Johnson for 2700 dollars.
Advertisement notes Shilohs Catach Rein. ary product with nasal injector free with each bottle. Mentions price 60 cents and 10 to 50 cents range. Promotes sale by J. G. Firth and LL. U. Firth. Local dealer listed.
A brief notice from Bourbon Indiana announces a sale conducted by HG Forth featuring a religiously tinged item connected to Rev. George H Tuaver. The text is fragmentary, readable as a sale listing with archival religious association.
The Weekly Herald invites a manor lady in each township and at key points in neighboring counties along the river to collect and send news items to the Herald office in Madison, Indiana. The notice emphasizes local outreach and timely submissions.
The Herald offers the valuable booklet Dr Kendalls Treatise on the Horse free to every yearly subscriber, a practical guide for all horse owners.
An old advertisement touts Shilohs Cure as relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis. It also promotes Shi loh's Vitalizer as a positive cure for indigestion constipation dizziness and loss of appetite. Items are offered by H C Firth and N C Firth with prices listed.
The New York Weekly Herald expands its appeal with a growing circulation. It blends reading news from the Daily Herald with handy departments and full Washington dispatches, including speeches by prominent politicians on current questions.
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