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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1878
Page
1
Poem attributed to Stell, Mrs Es tella Ann Lewis, age fourteen. It laments death and longs for a mournful watcher by the grave, invoking memory, holy prayer, and robbed future. The speaker asks who will shed a farewell tear and keep vigil as she lies in sleep beyond life. Her fate is a holier, deeper woe, to be lone and forgotten.
The poem extols the old church bell as a symbol of faith rest and hopeful solace. It contrasts bell echoes with nature's scenes the sea and sky and notes how creation itself proclaims the bell's hallowed call across seasons and tides.
A poetic plea for a lifelong partner. The speaker seeks a husband with steadfast support, moral integrity, and shared religious purpose to journey through life and heaven together. The verses express desire for security, love, and a guiding presence.
A fragmentary poem addresses a newborn, praising innocence and wonder. The speaker asks if the child is mortal or divine, and reflects on the baby’s dreams, tears, and smiles while envisioning a hopeful future. It evokes maternal care and earthly bliss with affectionate imagery.
A compact excerpt of Robert Herrick’s verse describes a playful, eye catching fashion mischief. The speaker notes a sweet disorder in dress that sparks desire, from a tossed shoulder to an unruly ribbon. The speaker prefers natural charm over strict polish.
A Virginia natural bridge tale follows three or four boys as they carve names into the limestone wall. One boy climbs toward Washington’s name, nears disaster, and is saved by a Virginian who pulls him from the abyss as the crowd cheers with relief and prayer.
Anecdotes from telegraph offices reveal human nature in fast dispatches. Jokes arise from dying messages, funeral notices, insurance proofs, and love notes. The collection notes unexpected replies and witty exchanges that amuse operators and reflect everyday life across cities.
An ad touts Dr Bull's Baby Syrup as a gentle effective remedy for infant disorders. It highlights quick relief in babyhood and lists a price of 25 cents.
A New York Sun reporter visits Lunatic Hospital and hears a chilling tale of a maniac who confessed to killing a danseuse after spying on her with two lovers. He recounts how he lured her, used chloroform, escaped through a window, and misled investigators, while John the lover pieces together clues and the maniac hints at a staged execution. The tale ends with the maniac avoided hanging and leaving the Tombs.
A Cincinnati horse dealer boastfully recalls his sharp eye for bargains and frugal domestic shortcuts during a dinner visit at a Sixth Street home. He teases the hostess about saving and thrift while detailing home-made repairs and reused items as signs of prudent living.
A dispatch reports W E Chandler’s letter denouncing President Hayes as betrayal of Republican principles. It accuses Hayes of honoring a Southern bargain with Packard Chamberlain and Lamar, undermining federal protections and civil rights, and calls on Northern Republicans to rebel and repudiate Hayes.
A derailed desk reader in Dieppe caused an ink spill on a Paris banker’s trousers. The banker demanded replacement pantaloons costing thirty francs and payment for the loss. The onlookers backed the institute member who paid and claimed ownership of the ruined clothing. A separate Paris note reports bread giveaways in Philadelphia where loaves were seized by thieves and used by newsboys for games.
An old Nevada mill site was bought for 1.00 by a seller who felt he had a good bargain. Since then the purchaser has removed about 14000 in gold and silver and the operation was still active at the last report.
Bathmore Minnesota letter quotes James Corrie praising Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as the best remedy for coughs and colds after years of use, endorsing its efficacy for family health.
The Ohio and Mississippi Railway promotes the Day Night Expresses to St. Louis and the West with 7:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. departures from Paris and 9:55 a.m. from New Vernon. Arrivals to St. Louis are listed, with Parlor and Palace Sleeping Cars available. Tickets to St. Louis Cairo Evansville and other Missouri Illinois Texas points are sold at the Firemen and Mechanics Insurance office, agent K P Gahr.
Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis Railroad announces schedule changes starting Monday October 29 1877 with revised departure and arrival times for Madison North Vernon Columbia Indianapolis St Louis Chicago and Cleveland connections. Through tickets to all points are sold at Madison and Louisville offices with agents A Anderson Horace Scott and W A Quigley listed.
Daily and tri weekly mail schedules from Cincinnati and surrounding towns list open and close times for various routes and offices. Postmaster M. C. Garber notes general mail hours, with specific windows for Louisville Indianapolis North Vernon Vevay and others, plus semi weekly and tri weekly services and Sunday closure.
The Sun reminds readers it seeks renewed support for its ten year record of broad coverage. It details pricing for Daily Sun four pages and Sunday edition, Sun day Sun, Weekly Sun, post paid rates, and a club offer of ten with ten dollars for an extra copy.
An 19th century plea argues for fiat currency, claiming greenbacks can replace gold and silver to promote industry and immigration, criticizing legislation favoring the monied class, and urging government credit to aid labor and the public. Advertises daily and weekly Enquirer editions and requests agents.
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