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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1881

Page

6

Population ranking and library growth noted in county report

Jefferson county population is 35 977 ranking eighteenth in the state. Hanover College library gains 237 books and 85 pamphlets since October, now totaling 4 430 books and 2 905 pamphlets. Local notices include a proclamation against Sabbath street coasting and bank officers elected: N Powell president, D G Phillips cashier, with several directors. An ad notes L C Jones asking paper stoppage and George Derpetern moving stock to West Main Cross to close out at cost before resuming boot and show business.

Hanover College George Derpertcn Dehler & Deiderich West Main Cross Deiderich

Advertising and job services in Jefferson border towns ad

A brief note highlights advertising advantages for business men in Jefferson and nearby counties. It mentions a complete job office and encourages readers to mention they saw the ad in the paper when purchasing goods from local advertisers.

Marriages and deaths noted in county records

Frank Gray and Mollie Saylor wed by Esq Johnson on Wednesday last. Peres Joan and Miss Julia Boddenbach married at St Mary's on Tuesday week. Mrs Exan Wallute, daughter of Philip Gahr, died in Covington Ky on the 10th. W H Baxter and Ida Henney married here on Wednesday last. Rev W Y Moxroge traveling county temperance speaker. V A Martuens, carpenter, fell from a ladder, breaking two ribs. Mrs Anna Samson died on Walnut Street and buried from German Methodist Church. Micaara Freuno died in Trimble County on the 9th. remains brought by skiff for burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Freperick Schwas died at West Third Street, buried at Springdale Cemetery. member of Buckner Lodge S O O F. Vernon Banner notes a Dupont boy refuses school over Hancock election. Tony Dexter's pantomime troupe with 25 actors to perform at Odd Fellows Hall tonight. Gri Maldi Adame featured clown praised by press. First National Bank directors re-elected: B McKim President, John C Smith VP, Thos A Pogue Cashier, L K Ong Assistant Cashier. old board members listed.

First National Bank B. McKim John C. Smith Thos. A. Pogue L. K. Ong Messrs James Hill Edward Kampe R. McKim Daniel E. Doherty C. A. Korbly S. M. Strader

Advertisement for D. M. Ferry Seeds Annual Free Offer

The notice highlights D. M. Ferry & Co. of Detroit Michigan as a leading seed firm. It praises their seeds as fresh and accurately represented and invites readers to request their free Seed Annual by mail.

D. M. Ferry & Co Detroit Mich United States

Western Fire Company No 3 elects six month officers

At their last meeting Western Fire Company No 3 elected officers for six months. President S Grayson. Vice President C A Bowman. Treasurer John A Crozier. Secretary Paul Hendricks. Chief Director Oliver Montz. Assistant Chief Director George Saberton. Hose Director Oscar Montz. Assistant Hose Director Samuel Moses. Engineer George Keigel. Assistant Engineer Henry Wilson. Pipesman Alexander Montz. Assistant Pipesmen John Marx Robert Pattie and George W Johnson. Messenger John Grayson Sr.

Western Fire Company No. 3 S. Grayson C. A. Bowman John A. Crozier Paul Hendricks Oliver Montz George Saberton Oscar Montz Samuel Moses George Keigel Henry Wilson Alexander Montz John Marx Robert Pattie George W. Johnson John Grayson, Sr

Mrs. Ra chael A Melotire at deathbed in Indianapolis

Mrs. Ra chael A Melotire sister of Senator Jesse D Bright lies at death at her daughter S A Wells home 156 North Illinois street Indianapolis. She is over eighty, recently weakened by a severe winter illness and now partially paralyzed. A Madison native with ties to M G Bright and another brother in Shelbyville Kentucky.

Inprana PoLis Sentinel Rachael A. Melotire Jesse D. Bright S. A. Wells North Illinois Street Madison M. G. Bright Shelbyville

Big George Straub Death by Own Action Near Walnut Street

George Straub known as Big George hanged himself Monday near noon in a stable at his Walnut Street residence. Philip Kahn found the body about 1 PM. Coroner McCoy ruled death due to temporary insanity from heavy intoxication after an inquest. Straub, 64, had a history of drinking, quarrels, and recent domestic trouble with his wife.

George Straub Big George Walnut Street Fetch Philip Kahn Kahn Marshal Cisco Straub McCoy Adam Steffen Heberhart Walnut Main Cross Streets

Death of Bradley Lewis in Canaan after whisky death

Chauncey Bradley Lewis aged 37 dies suddenly near Canaan after a sleigh trip with family and friends. Coroner's inquest cites death by drinking whisky, while wife of Mrs. Means claims the bottle’s liquor was consumed against her will. Interred at Springdale Cemetery. Also note: Vernon, Indiana couple Claypole and a wife from Jennings county new flight. plan reconciliation.

Chauncey Bradley Lewis Chauncey B. Lewis J. R Wm. D. Lewis Canaan B. Lewis Robert Risk Means Risk Lewis Bradley McCoy Margaret Means Springdale 82D Indiana Regiment Columbus Madison Western Hotel William Claypele Vernon Ind Claypole Thos. Gant Jennings County

Horace Scott Plans Indiana Rail Road Expansions

Ispranapours News reports Horace Scott, already supplying rail facilities in southeastern Indiana, will start the Ohio River Road project from Madison to Aurora after completing the Vercon and Greensburg Road. He also says the V. and G. Road will extend to Madison, with the Cincinnati Wabash and Michigan extending from Anderson to Rushville to connect with the V. and G. line.

List of names in missing context from 19th century record

A compilation of numerous individuals listed by initials and surnames arranged by letter groupings. The fragment reads like a census or membership roster with many names including Mrs Ve nia Anderson Mrs Maris Briley Mrs Polly Burns Miss Carrie Baker and others across multiple sections.

Sunday Magazine highlights and inmate escape news

The February Sunday Magazine issue is praised for its editor Rev Alfred Taylors leadership and new contributors The issue runs 128 quarto pages with over 100 illustrations and features a mix of fiction essays poems and lessons The article also reports Walter Brown Matthew Kennedy and George Chapman escape from the Plainfield House of Refuge and a reward of 10 for their recapture The Carrollton Democrat notes the Fordford trial at Owen township Judge Jackson presiding with a 12 member farmer jury and uncertain acquittal prospects

Alfred Taylor Deems Alfred H. Guernsey Tahiti Daniel Edwards Esquimaux Women of the Bible Frank Leslie Park Place New York Walter Brown Matthew Kennedy George Chapman House of Refuge Plainfield J. C. G. Givan Institution T. J. Charton Carrollton Buford Owenton Jackson McManama

Narrow escape on J. M. and L line near Cambridge

A Cambridge bound Tas afternoon train on the J. M. and L had a narrow escape when eight feet of broken rail was run upon near Cambridge. A rear car sprang a spring, yet the train reached Cambridge safely with the springless car intact. Judge Allison filled the pulpit at Vevay in the pastor’s absence delivering a forcible lecture based on Why halt we between two opinions. A fire alarm Saturday night stemmed from a blaze in Dr. McCoy’s stable on Main Street but the flames were extinguished before damage occurred.

Cambridge Presbyterian Church Vevay Allison McCoy Main Street

Local notes on ships and deaths and medicines

The item lists a shipyard update with a 130 by 25 by 4 foot vessel under construction by Stribling & Walch and notes deaths of Valentine Meyer in Indianapolis and Davin Tostas near Dough Ty's Mills. It mentions steamer Charles Morgan reaching New Orleans bound cargo, Miss Morre S. Marshall named Assistant State Librarian, and a steamer Little Dick damaged by shore ice. Ads promote Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup and Brown's bronchial troches, plus O. & A. Short Line railroad tickets via R. P. Gahr in Madison Indiana.

United States

Letters Resembling Shapes in Brews Dict of Phrases and Fables

A historical note outlines Hebrew names for Latin letter shapes, including aleph as ox head, caph as hollow of the hand, gimel for camel, heth for hedge, yod for finger, pe for mouth, and way as a hook. It also discusses Q as the tail letter and its French origin and Jupiter symbol in medicine, with O eyed and nun fish.

Thaw Interruption Briefly Repeated By Cold Spell Next Month

The thaw will be cut by a brief cold snap from about the 18th into February. The month’s weather will be severe, recalling real old fashioned winters and prompting reflections on warnings about Dr. Lindsey Blood Searcher. A man’s anger turns his face hate-red in color.

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