Local Notes from Jefferson and Surrounding Towns
In Jefferson and neighboring counties, Florence Sutra widow of Walter Smith died aged 37. Joan Zeck visited Seymour for temperance fundraising. A New Year charity ball at Odd Fellows Hall raised 174.40. The J. M. & I railroad plans full rebuilds this year. Court adjourned to Jan 19 for Todd will case review. Pastor Heckman received $500 from Avon Dale church members. North Madison Baptist Sunday school held a pleasant holiday event. Union Furniture Vevay and Adolph Meyer raised wages 10 percent. Wu Exdorr and Emma Brashear wed at the bride’s father home. Isaac B. Taylor and Mattie M. Smith wed at Rev. Kennedy’s home. City Council met New Year’s Eve, adjourned for holiday. Tombstone vandalism reported in Shelby township. J & I railroad passes for 1870 dishonored. none issued for 1880. Sam Woo-pavur and Joe Simmone, murder suspects, were lynched in Golden, Colorado. Gilmore’s anthem Columba performed. Algernon Sullivan gave explanatory address.
Local Dispatch Reports Varied County News And Events
The report highlights a January apportionment of the common school fund to Jefferson county totaling 15 131 34, various local obituaries, Knights of Pythias officers elected, a circuit court hearing on the Schenck case, railroad wage increases, church notices and district prayers, a Madison steamer launch, a coroner's inquest in Lovursville, and a marriage announcement for Miss Brandt with plans to travel to Mexico.
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Jefferson County
Old Fellows lodges elect officers in city notices
The piece lists newly elected officers for Sherlock, Washington, Madwon, Monroe and Bucher Lodges of Old Fellows plus Angerona Lodge No 65 and Hall Encampment No 29 in North Madison. It notes installations, railroad improvements, and local business updates including Bedford and Bloomfield road status and city finances.
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Sherlock Lodge
J. J. Cottom
N. Gi
V. A. Matthews
W. G
W. HH. Fry
J. E. C. F. Harper
J. W. Gavit
J. W. Littlejohn
J. E. C. F.harger
Washington Lodge
Ebenezer Rogere
N. G
James A. Willey
V. G
O. H. Ong
Johan L. Phillips
S. J. Smith
James Barton
A. B. Wood
Madwon Lodge
Henry Williams
Henry Towers
Robert Hall
J. A Crozier
Per
James H. Crozer
J.T. Brashear
N. Williams
J. GC. Abbott
Monroe Lodge
M. Moore
Moses Ach
W.G
F. M. Hill
O. Charlesworth
W.E. McLeland
H. B. Davison
Charles Wood
Rob't H. Rankin
Angerona
North Madison
Noble Grand
T. A. Wray
J. W. Allen
Jacob R. Taulman
Wm. J. Elvin
Hall
North Madion
Thompson A. Wray
C. P
Achilles Falconer
S. W
James A. Boone
J. W
Bedford and
Bloomfield
Cincinnati
Madison
Indianapolis
Sunday School Entertainment Delights Local Audience
The Christian Chapel Sunday-school event Friday evening drew a large crowd. Young girls delivered addresses and performed Edward Eggleston's "Mother Goose" with polished style by older scholars. Hebrew Association officers listed include President M A Marks and others.
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Christian Chapel
Edward Eggleston
Newly Elected Officers of Endowment Rank K of P
The newly elected officers are President Wm Todd Vice President C A Wymond Secretary Treasurer L K Ong W T Walls G W W Beatty S B L Mc Glasson G J H Schofield. The notice lists the rank and officers in a formal fraternal organization roster.
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The
Hebrew Asociation
M. A. Marks
K. of P
Wm. Todd
C. A. Wymond
L. K. Ong
W. T. Walls
W. W. Beatty
B. L. McGlasson
J. H. Schofield
Mortuary Report December Deaths In City Records
The December death record lists causes including consumption apoplexy bronchitis pleuritis premature birth and hemorrhage with several unclear or unknown entries. Farsee Fitzpatrick received 7000 from Bishop Chatard on a claim against St Patrick's Church Indianapolis with a further request for 35.
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Chatard
St. Patrick's Church
Tndianapoli
Fitzpatrick
Marriage of W R Warra and Emma Hoffman
The couple wed by Rev C C Edwards at Wesley Chapel parsonage on Sunday morning. The Berger Family musicians will perform at Dudd Fellows Hall on the 16th inst. Walnut Street Mission Sabbath School festival on New Year’s day delighted children and visitors.
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W. R. Warra
Emma Hoffman
C. C. Edwards
Wesley Chapel
Dudd Fellows
Walnut Street
Ex Sacairr Tomas Weds Sallie Collings in Scottsburg
Ex Sacairr Tomas of Scott county married Mrs. Sallie Collings at Scottsburg on New Year’s Eve with local ceremony and witnesses.
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Tomas
Scott County
Sallie Collings
Scottsburg
Deaf attorney defends his trumpet in pointed Kokomo retort
Indianapolis lawyer Edward T. Johnson, hard of hearing, faced taunts from Milton Garrigus during a Kokomo trial. Johnson delivered a defiant speech likening his ear trumpet to a symbol of suffering and resilience, urging empathy and denouncing ridicule while recounting personal hardship and a father’s grief.
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Edward T. Johnson
Indianapolis
Kokomo
Milton Garrigus
Mr. Johnson
Garrigus
Jesus Christ
New Year Resolutions and City Fortunes Mentioned in Passage
The piece contrasts social resolutions and playful lists of New Year vows with a detailed portrait of Frankfurt am Main. It notes the city’s wealth, population, and status as a banking hub, including Rothschild influence, large capital, and high transaction volumes. It also mentions Frankfurt’s historical stance on German unification and its appeal and expense for visitors.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
Germany
Europe
German Empire
Frankfort
Prussia
von Falkenstein
Names Mark Births Across Cultures Inquirying Customs
The piece notes Sioux and other tribes name children after what they first see at birth. It cites Rev T P Crawford on Chinese practice where names reflect trivial moments such as Birdnight Sunrise or Sunset. It adds a girl name Knitse meaning Ought to be a boy and comments on Otto B Aboy’s view on paying for such a name.
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T. P. Crawford
China
Otto B. Aboy
Paris gentleman offers 20000 francs for perfect line puzzle solution
A Parisian offers 20000 francs to anyone who can draw the annexed figure with a pencil or pen without lifting from the paper or altering any existing line. The prize requires travel to France and proof of skill to claim the reward. The passage also notes Father Noah and Job in a critical, amused tone.
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