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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1883
Page
3
Wyaateo announces stock of Lightning Rods at Walter and Stranb's No 6 West Main Cross Street public sale and call for customers to inquire about the new improved rods.
Minas Lowe pays a fine for Sunday saloon closure. Turner Chadwell and Miss Bell Taylor wed after elopement. Mrs. Dickison rejoins family in Kansas, awaiting news of a new grandchild. Elijah Simms seeks Wm Teaperly or Indiana Volunteers contact. Brown announces brush backs manufacture. Water trustees urged to test fire plugs. Rev Griggs mourned by Bristol senders. Rev Bright receives $80 gift from M E Church of Vevay. Sartie may win Trimole county seat. Mardi Gras excursion aboard Guiding Star. 150 aboard, 100 more to New Orleans. Trinity church ladies host a supper for $15. McKim Cochran furniture workers facing wage reductions. Demaree mobilizes ice harvest from river. Hinton and Laura Neil wed. Dobbs oversees ceremony. housekeeping begins. Knights of Pythias ball at Odd Fellows' Hall a grand success with large attendance.
Joseph Spiez confirms continuing the Herald and pays for it. M J Garden re-enlists for 85 in Herald region. J W Maddux takes over a rushing grocery business. B Giltner frequents the Herald. Dr Neilson visits his father-in-law Charlesworth in the city. J A Jackson visits Kent and joins the Herald. Edward Conway renews. invites another chat with the editor. Willis Ward invites attendance at the North Madison tax drive. Tower Cunco of the steamer Will S Hays extends thanks for favors aboard. Ida Brashear secures a clerical post at an Indianapolis benevolent institution. Fred Craig travels from Columbus. remains active in telegraphy. M A Marks speaks at the Binal Brath banquet on the Ladies. reception praised. Capt J C Abbott and W in Todd return from Indianapolis. Abbott elected Grand O G of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias.
James Cheneworth, longtime Lancaster township resident and early settler, died last Thursday night at age eighty three. The obituary notes his pioneer contributions and residence in the township.
Thursday morning between two and three o'clock burglars entered the residence of Mr. Henry Schnauer on lower third street and ransacked the house before escaping with about thirteen dollars. The inmates were awakened by the noise but nothing else was taken.
The Jeffersonville News recalls Rev George Austin who forged a note on a Madison bank and was jailed for five years at the Prison South. Nine months in custody transformed him from a refined minister to a broken man who died while ill, leaving a sobering tale of remorse and ruin. His remains were sent aboard the Maggie Harper to rest near the City under the hill.
A Madisonian reporter and companions attend a large Trimble county event at Sheriff Warren Callis's Milton area farm. Guests, dancing, and a grand supper mark a festive gathering that swells to four hundred plus outstandingly hosted by the Callis family. The visitors thank the hosts before returning home after a memorable evening.
The heavy Allegheny ice damaged the Will S. Hays on the Louisville to point run, forcing a Sunday halt for repairs. The vessel drew crowds near the depot while locals praised its elegance, electric lighting, and spacious cabins. Built in Pittsburgh and owned by Reese Adams and Tichenor, Capt. Tichenor commanded the 805 foot hull with 43 foot beam and 200 foot long cabin containing 45 state rooms.
Kate McDermott a servant at Mr Shrewsburys residence became insane last Thursday and was jailed after violent fits. Doctors failed to quiet her and she died at 5 AM from nervous prostration. Sheriff arranged burial with undertaker Vail in absence of friends.
A large group of young people assembled at the Elm Street residence of Rev. Dr. Dobbs on Friday night. They enjoyed an entertaining evening hosted by Mr Dobbs, resisted by his wife and children, and dispersed around ten o'clock after a pleasant night with the good preacher.
City hall meeting assembles business leaders to form the Merchants and Manufacturers Club in Madison and Jefferson County. John Ross presides, W A Quigley acts as secretary pro tem, 48 sign the Articles of Incorporation for a $2000 capital and 400 members at $5 yearly. An executive committee of 21 is proposed after debate on smaller size.
A miscellany of questions and local curiosities about politics, editorials, marriage chances, and odd happenings. A Kent anecdote describes Uncle Dick McGrary riding a mule at full gallop during a thunderous morning, amid widespread excitement and fox driving mania in the county.
Mr. Simeon Hunt locates the Magle Hollow stone house now occupied by Mrs. Taylor as built in 1825 or 1826 for a still house and mill by James Cochran. He notes Cochran ran a mill by the stream long ago, now too small for a flutter mill. He adds the Lonesome Hollow stone house is much older than the Taylor residence.
Mel Leland's Perfection Baking Powder runs four trial tests to convince shoppers of its quality. The campaign targets early morning buyers with demonstrations and taste tests, aiming to outpace rival brands in regional markets.
Last Wednesday a reporter visited the Mapeline Manufactory on the riverfront and learned the plant is new and near full capacity. Daily explained the process as a large fourteen barrel tank nears completion and demand already exceeds supply. Local businessmen anticipate expanding facilities to meet growing orders for maple syrup praised for price and quality.
A four mile west of Deputy resident Lafe Byfield drank whisky in town and fell unconscious, prompting a bystander to fetch a doctor as others suspected a death scene. Separately, Jennings county treasurer's confidential letter to Representative Heffren revealed his party affiliation as Republican amid internal Democratic concerns.
Citizens meet at the Wort school house to organize the bass fox drive. Etlha Gulay elected chairman and Willis D Ward secretary. A February 3rd date set with a three member committee to define course corners. Officers named, cannoneer chosen, cannon to fire at 8 and 10. Foxes sold to highest bidder with proceeds to the Madison Children's Home.
A call to install improved lightning conductors highlights frequent lightning strikes on barns and houses in the Madison area. The ad argues safety comes at a small cost, noting science now offers effective protection and urging owners and public officials to install lightning rods.
Nearly five million bushels of coal were shipped by river tonight from PitrspurGu on January 28. Grand totals show 3,589,000 bushels on steamboats coalboats barges and fuel boats plus 1,200,009 bushels pending departure. The river shipment overall reaches 4,880,000 bushels with destinations to Louisville Cincinnati and New Orleans.
Rutledge Publishing Company of Easton Pa offers $2000 in gold to the first person who names the middle verse of the Old Testament by February 10 1883. Correct answers split if multiple. 20 cents to cover postage for March Monthly showing winner details.
The listing promotes a pest control service promising to clear rats mice roaches and other pests. It mentions Liens and an array of critters including skunks chipmunks gophers and similar pests. The ad uses fragmented phrases and brand-like terms.
Correspondence notes whispers that Frederick Wolf of Pleasant Ridge and Miss Smith of Madison will marry soon. Also mentions Harry Brown ill with typhoid, and local figures shipping tobacco to Louisville for sums around $600. The text repeats questions about indictments and disturbances at local festivals.
Report dated February 1, 1889 notes good tobacco in Jefferson County when housed, but damp warm weather caused two thirds to be house burned. Nonscript prices range 82 to 250 per hundred. Portions of Milton Madison and Shelby townships have sold, totaling about 2400 pounds at 6 cents, bringing $4944. Prices listed include Bax ter 19, Demarse 17, Wins cot Sik 19.25, Go 18, Brown 12. The writer recommends the Kentucky Tobacco Association in Louisville for fair market pricing and careful handling, citing eight years of experience with them.
Fragmentary notice from a 19th century column seeking names and addresses of musical friends moving pianos or organs. Offers ten stamps for a copy of Elons Death Song by P. G. Hull and directs correspondence to Willits Bros in Columbia City Jud.
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