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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1879
Page
2
Wood Takes Charge of Undertaking Department at Robbins Rooms
A. B. Wood assumes leadership of the Undertaking Department at Ren F Robbins Furniture Rooms. Wood is noted for prompt service day or night and will oversee a complete stock of burial caskets coffins and related funeral goods. Robbins promises satisfaction and notes the finest hearse in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Wood
Sule
Ren. F. Robbins
MR. Wood
Wool
Vague Herald Listing Shows Short Term Payment Plan
A fragment from THE HERALD notes a payment offer of one year six months and three months with a total of $150 and a partial breakdown of cents. The readable line is unclear on exact items or recipients.
Local Notices Advertisements Collected Quarterly
All standing advertisements will be collected quarterly and published as Local Notices in the newspaper. The schedule specifies monthly collection iterations for ongoing notices and ensures timely display of public postings.
Food for Reflection on State Finances and Legislation
The piece argues against a six percent money and judgments rate proposed by Mr. Dalton, warning it would drive capital westward and harm the state's commercial interests. It calls for relief laws to prevent foreclosures and avoid class legislation, urging lawmakers to ease the burden on debtors and stop binding financial policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly
Dalton
Commonwealth
Republican Party
Debating Debt Relief and Laws on Execution
The writer opposes full repudiation of debts but supports a temporary repeal of execution laws for four to five years. They warn such action would affect farmers and creditors differently, suggesting Senator Wilson and Representative Golden pursue the issue in both Houses for consideration. The piece ends with a caveat that officials may ignore the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Wilson
Representative Golden
Watterson on constitutional Union and Radicals
The Courier-Journal advocates a Union based on moral and political fellowship between the nation and ex-Confederates, criticizing Northern Radicals for preferring sectional power. It argues that true Union requires constitutional principles, while Radicals push for governance without the Constitution to cement unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Radical Party
Watterson
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Southern Negroes Face Mixed Political Roles Across Regions
The piece argues that colored broth ers in the North rarely win seats despite Republican power, while in the South blacks can hold office under the Democratic banner. It suggests the color ed electorate is waking to Republican manipulation and turning toward Democrats, highlighting regional differences in political enfranchisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Sherman as Autocrat Over Congress Bonds Mess
The passage condemns Sherman for acting like an autocrat, treating Congress’s law as invalid, and serving bondholders over the people. It accuses him of refusing to use silver coin to pay interest on the public debt, while allowing bondholders to collect interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Congress
Radical law defiance and debt rise criticized
The piece denounces Heas defying law and increasing the national debt by 105 million dollars, arguing the currency grew by over 13 million since June 30, 1877. It accuses John Sherman of tolerating a gold-favoring regime and predicts swift judgment for Radical law-breakers amid calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
Casariaem
State Legislature Opens With Historic Echoes
Twenty two legislatures convened last week as the General Assembly of this State meets, tracing back to the first assembly on November 4, 1816 in Harrison county. The piece lauds progress from log cabins and ox carts to railways telegraphs and nine million dollars in school funds, applauding the current lawmakers and predicting a record worthy of over two million constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Voorhes Speech on Trade Dollar as Legal Tender
Senator Voorhees in the Senate urges careful reading of his January speech defending the people’s interests. He cites the Sherman conspiracy and warns against discrimination between gold and silver in debt payments, stressing that Congress’s laws must be respected by officials or face consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Voorhers
United States Senate
Voorhees
Sccasion
John Sherman
Congress
Davis Verifies Corruption Claims in Treasury Bookkeeping
Senator Davis of West Virginia has secured success in confirming charges of corruption in the Treasury Department. He will print the testimony, focusing on false balances erasures and fraudulent public debt statements, a topic for honest men to study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Congress
Treasury Department
Davis
West Virginia
Cork Citizens Rebuke Third Term Presidential Aspirant
The Cork community recalls Grant’s October 1875 Des Moines episode and rejects the idea of a third term for the U S president. They rebuke the bigoted No Popery appeal used to bolster a candidacy and oppose his representation of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Grant
United States
Des Moines
Governor Williams delivers practical legislative message
The governor’s address to the Legislature emphasizes home matters and practical business sense. The plain language and lack of rhetoric highlight Williams as a practical representative of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Jimmy Williams
Political arithmetic offered to Indiana senators
A concise assertion that political problems in Indiana can be shown to any Republican who questions the President of the Senate. The text hints at a key solution in a peculiar talkmanic charm embodied by the figures 26 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Senate
Murderers to be hanged in Indianapolis on 29th inst
The murderers John Achey Lew ia Guetig and William Merrick face hanging in Indianapolis on the 29th unless the Governor or Supreme Court intervenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Achey
Lewia Guetig
William Merrick
Idianapolis
Supreme Court
Legislature Elects Officers in Senate and House
The Senate chose Daniel D. , Dave as Secretary Charles Ward as Assistant Secretary and Richard Huncheon as Door Keeper. The House elected Henry 8. Cauthorne as Speaker Webster Dixon as Clerk and D. B. Wilson as Doorkeeper. The legislature hails the selections as capable and honorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legiggiuse
Senate
Daniel D
Dave
Charles. Ward
National
Assstant
Richard Huncheon
House
Henry 8. Cauthorne
Webster Dixon
D. B. Wilson
Bedford and B. M. Road Receiver Report Clarified
Correspondence from Madison outlines that the Bedford Springville Owensburg Bloomfield line is not in receivership but operated by the Indianapolis Rolling Mill Co. The note cites construction status, equipment on hand, and a receiver's involvement only to complete the project, with remarks from John H. Sullivan and W. O. Rockwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manzion
the Herald
Bedford
Indianapolis Rolling Mill Company
Madison
W. O. Rockwood
Indianapolis
Indiana
Cincinnati, Effingham & Quincy Railroad Company
Illinois
Switz City
Bedford Road
Xpianapolis Rolline Mut Co
John H. Sullivan
Ind
Bedford, Springville
Owensburgh
Ohio Falls Car Co
Ate City
Effingham
Iowa Hey
Hamilton
Sullivan County
W. Morgan
Sec’y B
Protracted Meetings Active Across Kent and Paris Areas
Kent Indiana January 14 1878 reports a long running revival led by Rev Bright with another at Paris Jennings County led by Rev Cloud. Rev Thompson finishes a series at Scafford Lick Scott County as locals urge the work to continue. Two houses owned by William Ferguson near Lovett Jennings County burned last Wednesday night occupants escaped. Suspected arson believed to be Sarena ee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
Ind
Bright
Paris
Jennings County
Cloud
Thompson
Scafford Lick
Scott County
Wm. Ferguson
Lovett
Sarena Ee
Salada Letter from Savupa Delivers Local News and Weddings
The letter recounts sleighing temperance meetings and festivals in Savupa on January 11, 1879. It notes a revival at Egypt School-house with Mr Grif fice as orator and many pledges signed. New Year events at Tryue Church raised about $90 for the church, with a 10 cent admission and 25 cent supper. It reports marriages of Foster Wells to Flora Walker and James Richardson to Jennie Swan, and mentions local business and weather prognostications by Prof Tice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiey
Egypt School
Griffice
Tryue Church
Foster Wells
Flora Walker
Fos
Tice
Jas. Richardson
Trimble County
Jennie Swan
Kentucky
Henry Luerhring
Wm. Reed
Saluda Jury Shortage and Local Business Notes
Point has a large ice-house filled with number one ice. Mr. Reed plans to enter the dairy business in spring. Our court officers report a fair count issue with Saluda's jury for February. only one citizen served. If you have a big case, bring talent to receive votes and open arms at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Impregnable Bolan Pass Described By Traveler
A London Standard correspondent details the Bolan Pass, noting towering cliffs, narrow gorges, and rugged defense. He describes exhausted siege artillery, dead bullocks, and elephants dragging a 40 pounder as Afghan beauty customs, attire, and courtly anecdotes accompany travel observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quettah Cor
London Standard
Mach
Darwaza
German Syrup Claims Cure for Lung Diseases
Advertisement asserts German Syrup as the sole remedy for lung disorders including consumption and pneumonia. It cites 60,000 dozen sold last year with no complaints and urges consumptives to try one bottle, 75 cents, available from druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
All Drugsista
America
Trial Bottles Dr Swayne's Syrup of Wild Cherry
A historical medical ad touts Dr Swayne's Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry as a rapid cure for coughs throat and lung disorders including asthma bronchial issues and liver concerns. It quotes Dr Isaac S Herbein praising its reliability and notes trial bottles cost 25 cents with larger sizes available. Prepared by Dr Swayne & Son Philadelphia sold by leading druggists with date oct2-821.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Isaac 8
Herbein
M. D
Straustown
Berks County
Dr. Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Itching Piles and Swayne's Ointment Offer
An advertisement promotes Swayne's All Healing Ointment as a cure for itching piles and various skin eruptions. It cites night itching, moisture, and distress, claims quick relief, and provides purchase details with pricing and postal options from Philadelphia sellers.
Market Reports Chambered in 1879 Wheat Prices and Commodities
Market brief lists wheat and corn prices per bushel along with mill products and seed costs. Includes beans such as barley and oats, and assorted seeds like clover millet Hungarian grass and buckwheat. Also covers wool, pulls and washed wool grades, assorted coffees and teas with varied price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MadDisson
Ivetacihe
Pegayit
Cassating
Ceesee Cocsseeee
Barry Wool
Rio
Laguyra
Java
Young Hyson
Japan
Zai Oulong
N. Orleans
Fever and Ague Cure Sold for 50 Cents by Dr Swayne
Advertises Dr Swayne's Fever and Ague Pills as a mineral free remedy for malaria and malarial fevers. Claims quick, reliable results without calomel or quinine and notes tonic and preventive properties. Priced at 50 cents per box or 2 1 2 dollars for three. mailed on receipt of price to Dr Son Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Rista
Dr. Son
Philad’a
Paria
Benson
Seabury & Johnson
Platt Street
New York
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Prime Rio Coffee
Choice
Rio Coke
Hyson Tes
W. D. Wells &Co
Emma Hill
Main Street
Lin. C. Jones
Main Cross
the Werald
Maptsox
Iyp
Food For Reflection
Henry Watterson
Courier-Journal
State Legislature
The
B., 8, C. & B. Railroad
Derury
B. A. Nay
C. L. Wilson
John Wiggam, Jr
Kaneas
Moore’s Hill
John Brazzleton
North Vernon
Savupa
London
Shere Ali
Market Reports
Madison Markets
Pittsburgh Coal
Lehigh
J., ML’& 1. Railroad
Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapolis Railroad
Bouitay
Indianapolia
Lea Tedianapolis
Columbus
Madizon
ST. Louis
Altraina
Cincinnati
Losiaville
Hare
Indianaypolis
W. H. Rogers
Medison
A. Anderson
Louisville
Horace Scott
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
Great West
Vernon
St. Louis and the Great
R. P. Gahr
Second Street
West and
Mulberry
Ind. C
Cone, Jr
Daily Mails
Ohio
Louiaville
Stony Point
Mud Lick
Bryantaburg
Rexville
St. Magdalena
New Marion
Titusville
Canaan
Haney’s
Barboursville
Versailles
Manville
Moorefield
Home
Craig
Long Run
Vevay
Kent, Graham, Volga and
Cresswell
M. C. Garber
P. Cosby
Plum St
Depot
Madison, Mnd
Rock Bottom
People’s
Sam’l W. Keene
East Main Cross St
Madison, Ind
U. S. Mail Line
ASD
Williams & Barton
Agenta
Louis A. Sherley
Pike
Thomas Sherlock
Nichols
Shepard & & 60
Battle Creek
Fiat
Miller
Clover
Mike Geeds
NPR Verte Rales
Hull & Co
Hudson, N. Y
Soming Co
Clinton Pee
Dreus
Sofaligs
Marshall
Michiges
Johnson & Co
Bangor
Mathe
Smolander’s
Smolander
Smolandaer
Brown & Sloan
Capcine
Blackwood
Edinburgh Review
the Westminster Review
the London Quarterly Review
British Quarterly Review
Evangelical
Black Wood
Edinburgh
Leonard Scott Publishing Company
Blackwood's
Blackwood’s
Leonard Scott Publishing CO
Barclay &T
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