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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1879
Page
3
Marszsrs. Wilson and Golden stop at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis while the United Brethren hold revival meetings at a church in Eagle Hollow.
The notice reports Rev. W Y Monroe intends a new round of meetings at Hopewell Church this winter. It lists several local obituaries and events including the deaths of Mrs. Mary A. Cory and Cuartes Thompson, and notes political and legal items such as a proposed bill and marriage licenses.
Physicians clergymen and other educated men testify to the powder. Every professional man who has used it in his family certifies it as wholesome and perfectly made.
The New York World prints a report of sleigh races held on Main Cross street in this city, detailing the sport in its latest page of sporting news.
A letter from Sade Jackson of Cincinnati refutes rumors that she and Schaffer fled under improper conditions. She asserts they left only under normal circumstances and that she is now living a proper life.
Prof Joax M Coulter of Han over has been elected by the Board of Trustees of the State University at Bloomington to the chair in Natural Sciences following Prof Richard Owen's resignation. Coulter's proposition is under advisement. A new First National Bank board was elected by stockholders, listing Daniel E Doherty B M Strader C A Kor bly R Johnson R McKim J C Smith James Hill.
Advertisers praise Dr Price's Special Flavoring Extracts as the strongest and most natural flavors for creams and pastries. They claim choices between fresh fruit flavors and the offensive turpentining extracts affect quality and reception.
The Bloomington grand jury last Wednesday indicted H. J. Feltus and J. C. Wentworth for second degree murder. Bail was set at $5,000 and posted. The case will be heard at the current Monroe Circuit Court term.
A prisoner fled Scott County court room on Wednesday prompting a Deputy Sheriff pursuit. He rode away on a horse after being allowed to mount by the tired officer, then spurred and escaped again. The horse was recovered hours later but the fugitive remained at large. Western Fire Company No 3 elected new officers led by C A Bowman and John A Crozier among others.
Marshal and Coroner hold inquest into alleged illegitimate birth and murder of infant found in a vault on West High Street. Jury returns verdict that the child was stillborn, clearing Della Bentley of wrongdoing.
The Jefferson County Bible Society plans a city wide canvass aiming to supply free Bibles to the destitute, sell Bibles to purchasers, and solicit American Bible Society funds. Congregations will cover any expenses, while the society bears no costs to the public beyond providing books for the needy.
The Jefferson Circuit Court judgment in the Todd will case is reversed. The decision addresses contest grounds including unsound mind, undue influence, and fraud, with emphasis on properly submitted interrogatories and the role of contemporaneous statements in proving mental capacity and control over the testator.
The Courier Journal records annual ice navigation suspensions on the Ohio River, listing years with dates and durations from 1846 to 1878. Notable entries include multiple short suspensions, long gaps, and periods of no suspension, with details on specific dates and extended breakups.
Frigid conditions Sunday through Tuesday halted river traffic with ice too heavy for boats to run. Steamer J W Garrett Charles Morgan Vint Shinkle Virgie Lee Nashville and Robert Mitchell cleared downstream while towboat Fred Wilson searched for loose barges. C B Church wreck at Wolf Creek caused $20,000 projected loss. cargo sugar and molasses insured in Cincinnati firms.
A bill introduced in the lower house would grant Scott county jurisdiction to try the Jewett-Alligon election contest. The measure affects where the case would be heard and has a direct bearing on the ongoing dispute.
A historical list shows letters awaiting pickup at Madison post office on Monday January 20 1879. Ladies list includes Carrie Blankinship Abigail Bathrick Belle G Bertram Fanny Douglass Anne Dannecker Mollie Sole and others. Gentlemen's list includes James Athey Ralph Atherson James Bingham Charles Buey Caleb Baker and many more with initials and surnames.
The Pet Rose Alista Bouquet Ylang Ylang Musk Rose and other odors made for handkerchief and toilet by Dr Price are delicate fragrant and persistent. Dr Price's Unique Perfumes are as sweet as the flowers they come from.
Ep. Cuaruin while hunting in Clifty last week killed a wild turkey weighing nine pounds.
Senator Woollen presents a bill to apportion Indiana into thirteen congressional districts. The article lists district counties, total votes, and party majorities in 1876 and 1878, noting shifts between Democrats and Republicans and detailing district by district configurations and margins.
The Democratic critique centers on fairness arguing the bill yields fewer districts than a different apportionment, more equitable than the 1878 Republican plan. The speaker urges careful legislative consideration of the bill.
An advertisement touts Boschee's German Syrup as a leading remedy for colds and lung diseases. It claims rapid relief and suitability for children, noting strong worldwide sales and no reported failures. Price for large size listed at 73 cents.
An 19th century medicine ad promotes Dr Swayne and Son fever and ague pills as a mineral free cure for malaria related fevers and liver weakness. It claims lower price than competitors and offers mail delivery with pricing 60 cents per box, three for $1.25, six for $2.50, mail to Philadelphia address.
Dr Swayne & Son promote Wild Cherry Syrup as the best remedy for coughs and chest ailments including bronchial and lung disorders. ISAACS TEERBEIN MD of Straustown endorses its reliability and life-saving potential with trial bottles at 25 cents and larger sizes up to $1, six for 35. Prepared in Philadelphia and sold by leading druggists.
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