Diverse notices and events from Madison area this week
The piece lists varied items including a new church planned for Helman, the Iron Queen hull launch at Harmar Ohio, the Haskell widow relocating to Madison, and lectures by Col. J. P. Sanford. It also notes Miss Minnie Weir's February wedding in Madison, Hall of Cherry Pectoral ad, a Craw fordsville race track invention, Eminence Kentucky post office thieves, a Fulton Saturday brawl, a St Patrick celebration in Evansville led by local ex Madisonians, and a poem excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmar, O
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Kunnewell Haskell Hials
Farmers’ Hotel
Madison
J. P. Sanford
Hanover College
Minnie Weir
Wirt
Ind
Indianapolis Sentinel
Hall
George Eddy
Westport
Decatur County
Charlestown
Clark County
Eminence
Renschler
Fulton
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Positive remedy promoted for consumption in old notice
An advertisement offers a cure for consumption claiming thousands of hopeless cases cured by a remedy invented by the unnamed sender. It promises two free bottles to readers who mail their addresses to a listed address in H. and provides no verifiable medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Appleman
Bellvue Hospital Medical College
New York City
Electrical Medical College
Toronto
Can
Bellvue and
Charity
Troats
Bright
Bargain Remnants Lure Shoppers With Hurry Call
A busy counter overflows with remnants of dress goods laces embroideries table linens and ginghams. Shoppers are urged to call soon to grab bargains before stock runs out.
Death notices of Mrs James Taylor and Mary L Robinson
The remains of Mrs. James Taylor of Saleda were buried in Reed private cemetery after internal injuries from an accidental fall. Mary L. Robinson, whose death was noted previously, was laid to rest at Fairmount cemetery from U S Wolf residence in North Madison with husband Col Ed Robinson of Bedford Indiana present. she was sister of the late D C Branham and the last of that family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
Saleda
Reed
Mary L. Robinson
U.S. Wolf
North Madison
Fairmount Cemetery
Col
Ed. Robinson
Bedford
Ind
D. C. Branham
Death of Marie Brasier known as French Mary at Eagle Hollow
Marie Brasier known as French Mary died at her daughter Mrs Simeon Grebe’s residence Eyker's Ridge at 10 this morning. She was sixty nine, longtime member of St Patrick's Catholic church North Madison. Funeral Thursday from St Patrick's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Brasier
Mary
Eagle Hollow
Simeon Grebe
Eyker’s Ridge
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
North Madison
St. Patrick’s Church
Funeral of Madisonian James Rodocker
James Rodocker aged 70 of Madison died here on Sunday and his funeral will be held tomorrow from the home of his son in law Captain Jeff Thomas United States Inspector of Steamboats of this port on Fifth street. He was a highly respected citizen with a large circle of friends in Madison who mourn his loss.
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James Rodocker
Madison
Jeff Thomas
United States
Fifth Street
Louisville
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and local notes mix of items
The item highlights Dr J C Ayer & Co of Lowell Mass and their sarsaparilla claiming purity from an ingenius process. It also mentions a land claim on Silver creek The Loop in Clark county with competition and ouster by force of arms Josiah Brandon’s death of exposure and starvation and a Brandon belt concealing about $5 000 a friend’s report on a Jackson school debating society debating topics include rights of Negroes and Indians and prohibition of intoxicating liquors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Ayer
Silver Creek
Clark County
Black Hawk Stewart
Wal Kelly
Josiah Brandon
Anderson
Chesterfield
Brandon
Hargan
Jackson School House
Ind
Cheap Drummer and the Hotel Cigar Scam
A hotel scene shows a veteran seller of cigars lamenting a recurring prank by traveling drummers who pass off cheap Colorado Madura rope cigars as fancy brands. He recalls a past scam, notes tourists and staff were targeted, and warns others that the practice is now boycotted by drummers in hotels.
Castoria Advertisement Echoes Through Generations
Nostalgic jingle recalls Castoria as a trusted remedy across family milestones from baby to grandmother. The repeated line emphasizes enduring use for infants children and mothers, highlighting brand loyalty through decades.
Weather Signals Explained For Daily Forecast Use
The signals will be blown at 9 a.m. and last until midnight for the current day. A long blast marks the warning signal. After the warning, long blasts indicate weather and short blasts indicate temperature. One long equals fair weather and steady temperature. two long equals rain or snow and steady temperature.
Elder John Reynolds Dies at 79 in Madison Home
John Reynolds aged 79 died at his Madison residence on Jefferson Street yesterday afternoon after a long illness. Born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he lived in Indiana and Ohio before moving to Madison about ten years ago. He leaves a widow and three children. several children are buried in Columbus, where his remains will be transported by train tomorrow morning for family burial.
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John Reynolds
North
Jefferson Street
Madison
Columbus
Ind
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Madison Post Office Uncalled Letters List January 26 1892
The Madison Indiana Post Office lists uncalled letters on Tuesday January 26 1892. Names include Mrs Mary E Bolden Grace Cotton Mrs W C Stineback Jno Irish Webb Jay W H A Peterson M J Peirce Jim Wilson. Advertised letters require request with date of advertisement. Unclaimed letters after two weeks go to Washington dead-letter office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Indiana
Lapigs
Mary E. Bolden
Grace Cotton
W.C. Stineback
Gentlemen
I—Jno
J—Webb Jay
H. A. Peterson
M. J. Peirce
W—Jim Wilson
Washington
M. C. Garber
P. M
Sulphur Bitters Sold Widely Says Grand Army Chief
The Commander in Chief Major George S Merrill notes widespread sale of Sulphur Bitters in the area with many reliable cases of benefit and recovery. Advertisements urge sending ten cents in stamps to John Sebastian, Chicago, for playing cards via Rock Island and Pacific Railway, with options for five packs by money order or postal note.
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Grand Army of the Republic
George S. Merrill
John Sebastian
Gen’t Tkt
Pass
Ag’t Curiaco
Rock Island &Pacific By
Chicago
Ill
Hidden Treasure and Mysterious Chest Found in Brandon Home
A search of the premises uncovered money and groceries worth over 100 dollars, clothing and patterns, a money stash of 25 to 40 dollars beneath a crock, and a large iron chest. Mrs Brandon guards a heavy leather sack attached to her belt as a poke. A coroner’s report notes a dying woman in a two-room shack where Brandon once served as a government mail carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Moore's Hill Fire Destroys Stores and Factory
A large fire in Moore's Hill Indiana at 11:30 burning the dry goods store of D M McCoy the W E Chamberlain factory and C W Johnson harness shop. McCoy stock insured for 4000 building loss 3000. total area of damage nearly a square. Dr J F Spencer owned the burned building. State Swine Breeders elect officers at Indianapolis with W A Maze as president and others named.
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Moore’s Hill
Ind
D. M. McCoy
W. E. Chamberlain
C. W. Johnson
J. F. Spencer
Indianapolis
State
Swine Breeders’ Association
W. A. Maze
Sharpsville
T. H. Mints
Mohawk
Charles Sturdevant
Noblesville
Joe Cunningham
Bunker Hill
S. M. Shepard
S.C. Rouse
James Riley
The
Herald
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Endorsed by Cooks Association
Endorsements from the United Cooks and Pastry Cooks Association praise Dr Price Cream Baking Powder for purity and forty years of standard. The physician founder is highlighted for dedicating his life to pure food products bearing his name, with signatures from association officers and leading chefs and cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Price
Cooks’ Association of the
United States
Its
Lottery Offer Ads for Courier Journal Prizes Declined
A pamphlet promotes the Weekly Herald and Louisville Courier Journal for one year at two dollars with a chance to win gold coin prizes including a $10,000 main award and forty four $100 prizes. Sample copies are available at the office or by application to the Courier Journal Company Louisville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Herald
Louisville, Ky
Weekly Courier-Journal
Courier- Journal
Weekly Courier- Journal
Courier-Journal Company
Louisville
Déwii
Also Mentioned on This Page
Helman
Jasonb. Brown
Seymour
Delphia Gopher
Danville
Boston
Hollis’ Orchestra
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Crawfordsvile
Evansville
Harry Lowery
Vendom
P. H. Rowan
E. F. McBarron
Moffett & Son
James Roooocker
the Cheap
Drummer
Castoria
Pitcher’s Castoria
Moore's Hill
Moore's Hill, Ind
the United Cooks
Associa
Tions
Col. Grohe Wie
Saar
Eaay
Chas. Gambini
Smith’s Ranch
Sonoma Co
Cal
Annie S. Butler
Providence
Iit
W. H. Graff & Co
Drugeisis
Carson
Towa
Tohopan
John Dillander
Steam Shovel
Justin, Texas
Dr. J. C. Ayer & CO
J.S. Appleman, M.D
Canada
Southern Medical Institute
Luisville
Madison Hotel
Southern Medical & Surgical Inst
Fifth Avenue
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