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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1882
Page
2
The notice outlines quarterly collections for standing advertisements and monthly Local Notices. It states that all commissions, whether for business or publication, must be addressed to the appropriate office or person responsible for collections and notices.
The Herald establishment has been sold to Mr. M. A. Barnett of Danville Indiana formerly editor of the Hendricks County Democrat who will take possession January 19. All those indebted to the office are urged to call and settle before the named date.
The Emerald urges William Wesley Woollen for Secretary of State, praising his integrity, long public service, and wide respect among officials. Woollen, who arrived in 1944, has held roles from Auditor to County Treasurer, editor of the Madison Banner, and leader in Indianapolis organizations, with Democratic supporters confident in his honesty and experience.
Fragmented 19th century commentary recalling Grant's alleged shift in stance after Chicago events. It cites conspiratorial acts to remove George Porter from an army position and accuses rival factions of traitorous behavior within the Radical wing.
The piece accuses Ulysses Grant of opportunism and political manipulation over Gen Porter, claiming Grant once urged Porter’s execution but now argues Porter is innocent after years, aiming to win Democratic votes. It calls for Porter’s name to be cleared and for Grant to retire from public life.
John Hay disputes Col Roeckwell's render of Strangulatus pro Republica as slaughtered for the republic. He argues literal strangulare means choking deaths, while strangulatus can be metaphorical meaning tortured, suggesting Garfield may have meant tortured for the Commonwealth amid President Garfield’s July 17 illness.
An Indiana Republican asserts Hon. John C. New will be nominated after Congress convenes to serve as Minister to Russia, succeeding Mr. Foster. The source notes New’s high standing with key figures and says Indiana support could bolster administration ties, with potential implications for Indiana politics and the Blaine faction.
December changes in Star and Steamboat Service show a net Star reduction of $131,950 after a $38,881 increase and a $210,831 decrease. Steamboat costs fell by $8,460, yielding a gross reduction in total Star and Steamboat Service costs. From March 1 to December 31, 1881 totals were $2,047,422 with a $608,259 rise, netting a $1,489,163 reduction.
The February issue dated the 15th will feature Part III in its series on The Christian Religion by Geo. P. Fisher of Yale Divinity School. The piece promises a thorough scholarly defense of the Christian faith and a powerful presentation of Christianity’s claims.
The piece argues the twenty eight dollar per ton tariff on European steel rails is prohibitory and benefits American manufacturers. It claims rail costs rise without benefiting the Treasury as duties disappear into manufacturers' pockets, inflating railway expenses.
Gen Jor Johnson publicly and emphatically denies accusing Jefferson Davis of diverting Confederate funds carried through North Carolina. He admits saying the President ought to have accounted for the money, noting Davis had great difficulty accounting for himself at that time.
The New York Herald prints a five column list naming eight hundred ninety four victims of the Ring Theater fire in Vienna Austria. The total may rise as more names are confirmed.
In 1881 New York reported 1344 small-pox cases with 450 deaths. From December 24 to 28 there were 177 scarlet fever cases. The outbreaks appear alarming across the city.
The Guiteau trial has moved into the argument stage and the case is expected to be submitted to the jury by week’s end. The proceedings focus on key evidence and defenses ahead of deliberations.
The city's public debt on January 1 1882 totaled 98 302 854 18 dollars, reflecting the outstanding obligations of municipal operations and funded projects reported by the treasury.
Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine February issue features a newly found Luther portrait from Leipsic's Thekla Church. It offers WT. DeWitt Talmage pieces, serials like People I Have Met, The Home Pulpit sermons, Narcotics illustrated article, Nile journey, and fiction including Prudence Winterburn. Subscriptions cost $3 yearly or 25 cents per issue.
The fund apportioned to Jefferson county for distribution on the fourth Monday of January totals 13,854 dollars, equaling 120 dollars per enumerated scholar in the county.
A colt owned by Mr. S Wilber died on Sunday after contracting pink-eye. The loss affects his herd and reflects health issues in livestock care.
The report notes no notable actions or decisions have occurred in the circuit court to date. No filings hearings or rulings are recorded, signaling possible delays or backlog in the court system.
A bridge over Indian Kentuck at Brooksbury nears completion. The project advances toward open traffic soon. Local officials note progress and expected early use once final touches are completed.
A Phrenological Journal note discusses nose placement in portraits. It argues the nose is rarely perfectly centered and slightly off square is common, contributing to unique expression. A medical writer cites anatomy to explain why slight deviation occurs and calls the straight nose a rare aberration.
A satirical sketch portrays the butcher as a friendly yet ambivalent tradesman who handles meat and bones, jokes about pricing, and notes his bold work with cleavers. The piece lampoons his craft and character with humor about bones, steaks, and the act of dressing meat.
In a courtroom exchange a man named James Cranston reunites with his long lost brother during a humorous hearing. The judge sentences both men as part of a local custody style banter and dismisses the matter with a joke about family ties.
In Little Rock a showman scolded a manager for counting twenty boys entering the tent. He accused the man of selling tickets or money and insisted on tickets or payment while humorously noting arithmetic. A Michigan man is described as deserting his wife for her deafness.
A whimsical piece describes a wooden two story Japanese hotel with thatched or tiled roofs. A bowing landlord greets guests on a front platform while hostesses assist with trays. Guests remove shoes and view a garden pond and koi as guides lead to serene rear rooms overlooking Kanozen Valley.
An 1826 account recalls Walter Scott's cheerful demeanor and blunt humor at a breakfast with James Lockhart and Lyell. The piece notes Scott’s genteel appearance, stories, and a clash between Lyell’s middle class notions of gentility and Scott’s plain, easy speech.
A casual compilation features short humorous vignettes about a wasp with a needle on its tail, a mule, salt in sugar, a Latin joke, picnic mischief, and a cat riddle. The tone imitates a children's humor column with playful, nonsensical questions and light wordplay.
A courtroom quip session unfolds as a drunken man recalls Socrates and insists he has not touched liquor for months yet mocks pride. The judge redirects to a humorous punishment of breaking stone, with references to classic philosophers and satirical dialogue from the Little Rock Gazette.
A Philadelphia window scene shows Benjamin Franklin learning from a cheerful mechanic that a wife’s daily kindness, blessings, and welcomes make a man cheerful. Franklin notes the woman’s influence on a man’s heart and urges gentle speech and shared smiles to foster home peace.
The speaker argues that the heavens contain countless unseen bodies beyond the 75 million worlds currently known. He cites Procyon and Algol as evidence of invisible companions and periodic dimming, suggesting stars once brilliant may now be extinct, like our sun in 17 million years.
A Fredericksburg paper recites a colored Virginians tale of Cornwallis being pursued by Washington. The narrator claims Washington saw Cornwallis on the run and cut off his head, while Washington sat eating a peach. The passage ends with a light mix of jokes and odd numbered quips.
An article notes a 1800 year old Roman site found nineteen feet deep near Warwick Square London. A newly discovered coin dating to year 50 lay with urns of cremation remains along with glass sarcophagi and leaden vessels. Other artifacts include roofing tiles and early tin and lead use. The piece mentions Roman introduction of fruit trees such as chestnut walnut peach pear and cherry to Britain.
A spoof episode features Vivier, a self styled inspector from a new Department of Chemical Analysis, quizzing a cafe patron and tasting his beer then praising it as for science and municipal good. The scene includes mock dialects and quips about language and truth.
An 19th century advertisement touts Henry's Carbolic Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and warns buyers to avoid imitations. Price 25 cents.
An advertisement touts Dr. Green’s Oxygenated Bitters as the oldest and best cure for dyspepsia biliousness malaria indigestion and all diseases signaled by impure blood kidneys liver or skin. Dr. Roger’s Vegetable Worm Syrup claims to instantly destroy worms and remove secretions causing them.
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