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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1880
Page
3
Work begins on the cellars of the new colored school building. The J M I Railroad will receive three East lake pattern coaches soon. Rev R T Martaews and humorist Ext Perkins set Hanover lecture dates in March. Several local deaths, legal notes, and small incidents fill the week.
In Circmt Court Jacob Fiderkeys and Jacob Wein sought damages for an injury by machinery. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
Neal was painfully wounded in the hand by an accidental pistol discharge at Brushy Fork Church on Sunday week.
At its last meeting Washington Fire Company voted to bear one third of the expense of installing a fire alarm telephone if the other companies join the project.
A proposal from Vevay Revista outlines building a telephone line from East En terpise to the toll gate on the L L E E Turnpike, spanning four ponies, contingent on local residents supplying the poles along the route.
Obituaries note Jas R Hive and Maria McClure buried at Springdale Cemetery and Frep H Matlen’s marriage in St Louis. Reports include coal and wood distribution data, Dave McClure steamer accounts audit findings, and Odd Fellows events in Vevay Indiana with expected addresses by B F Foster and J Y Allison.
Mr Davin Watson secretary of the Smyrna township Democratic convention states the previously published names are incorrect. The meeting elected G. L. Ford, Thomas Neavill, Avington Lawler, J. B. Marshall, and Frank Lory to serve two years as Central Committeemen.
A young Men's Democratic club is organized to advance Democratic principles. Membership reaches 155 with over 300 expected to join before the campaign. The group aims to promote self-government and oppose imperialism and the Herald offers best wishes.
Milton township Democrats met at Mollice's Run Schoolhouse with Janus Neal as chair and Thos H McKay as secretary. William Hankins Charles Grebe and Augustus Gray named central committee for two years. The township convention is set for March 13 at Solomon's Branch Schoolhouse at 1 PM.
The issue notes William B Demaree as a Republican convention candidate for Sheriff. He has served over two years as Deputy Sheriff and is praised as well known, diligent and of good character. Supporters say his nomination by acclamation would reflect strong party backing.
Mr. James A. Dean of Leadville Colorado marries Miss Lucy M. Ritchie of the city at the bride’s father John Ritchie’s residence. Rev J. S. McMahon officiates. The ceremony features symbols of marriage and a reception follows with flowers and gifts. The couple plans to reside in Leadville after a Westward journey via train.
Adolphus Scott who rented land from Col. John Preston in Trimble county Kentucky fled town without paying overdue rent. Sheriff Nugent attached his furniture in the city and brought it to return the property. The Circuit Court ruled in favor of the plaintiff with a verdict delivered last Saturday morning.
Moses of the Synagogue spoke at Trinity Church on Sunday night and delivered the closing prayer during the service, invited by the pastor.
Madison Township held a meeting at Angers Hall where ward chairmen were named as Central Committee members. A motion urged increasing to not less than twelve members, with selections listed from North Madison and other precincts. A township convention is set for March 6 at the Courthouse and a new Committee meeting on March 15.
A Friday meeting of local businessmen at the First National Bank focused on J M I Railroad interests. Superintendent Shaler supported routing the Cambridge City train here and promised a schedule change if feasible, with a later meeting planned with Col. Shaler and Mr. Dering to decide on running changes and round trip rates. A dynamite experiment by Dr. W A Colline at A J Fisher’s livery yard caused a nearby explosion but no major damage.
James Saucx from Dupont and Bob Williams were involved in a street fight on Main Cross and Main on Saturday night. Saucx was severely lacerated above the left eye by a rock thrown by Williams.
The notice lists names alphabetically under two sections Lady and Gentleman, including Marsha Adana Louisa Burna Acsapha Boland er, Beach Maggie Lerker, Mary Evane Grace Emer y Mia Annie Francisco and many others. It shows numerous spellings and initials for recipients awaiting mail at Maison on Monday February 23 1820.
Taswiil of the late Capt. W. W. Collins bequeaths $1,000 to each son W A P J Smith and Harry. The Main street residence goes to Lavinia Collins for life with remainder to Smith P J and Barry. Household furniture and remaining assets follow. Grandson gets proceeds from horse and vehicles to buy each a watch at majority. Stock in Indianapolis Connext Pipe Company and amounts from John and Julia McKinney go to Lavinia P J Smith and Barry. Executors named Lavinia P J and Smith Collins.
In circuit court Judge Allison denied the motion to dissolve the injunction restraining city bonds for the B B M railroad. The restraining order stays in effect and the case will be tried on its merits. Ex Governor Baker declined to sit for the coming hearing due to health. It is suspected Judge Berkhire may be chosen.
The Barrow Wilson Primrose & West troupe greeted a record Monday night audience at Odd Fellows Hall with an encores from start to finish. A local meeting claim about JL, Bt. & I. Railroad train timing was denied as a mistaken report from North Vernon Plaindealer, with correction issued.
Mrs H C Sanxay reports $60 stolen from her buggy while she stood opposite City Hall. a colored boy and the money vanished. William Risk was arrested at Canaan by Officer Black on bastardy charges and later married Miss Oilie Vestal to settle. Shelby township Democrats named Marquis May and Francis as county central committeemen. Gester Boos is contracted to supply 400000 brick for Jeffersonville Plate Glass Company.
A reflective piece compares a family to a wagon train with roles like father as draught horse and baby at the Japboard, arguing cheerfulness eases trouble and sunshine brightens difficult days. It emphasizes resilience through hopeful, wholesome imagery.
For County Clerk we announce GAM S TAYLOR as a candidate for the office, pending the Republican convention decision.
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