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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1883
Page
4
Advert reads Boots and Shoes by Geo Detterich located at 27 West Main Cross Street in Madison. Notice notes second class matter at post office with staffage details.
A reminiscence on love letter culture notes varied styles by age and nationality from youth to pensioned maturity. An interview with James G Blaine at the Fifth Avenue Hotel yields a brisk exchange about politics and speculation.
In a Boston Journal vignette a crowded Shawmut avenue horse car carries six well dressed young men and a charming woman. A plasterer with Irish features offers seven seats to the lady, then, lifting a kit of stools, proclaims he must keep his character and moves to the front, leaving the car silent as the other youths exchange puzzled glances.
Daniel Gray of Grarpinger writes his wife suffered severe rheumatic pains preventing sleep. After using St Jacobs Oil the relief was swift and within two hours the pain disappeared entirely.
The Mennonite church at Elkhart plans to establish a college in town where they already operate a book establishment and currently have no denominational school.
The Diamnd Dyes advertise that hoods scarves ribbons and other decorative items can be dyed in any color. They claim popular color options are available and requests can be accommodated.
In Pond New York John Adams runs a refreshment shop. A half frozen owl found at the doorstep is kept overnight chained to a safe. The next morning the owl has broken bottles and decanters, but stands behind the bar ready for business in a humorous turn of events.
Two Hungarian nobles settle a quarrel by a duel arranged by seconds. Black ball winner faces a fort night of bread and water, blindfolded and under the enemy's supervision, yet adheres to his pledge and preserves his honor.
The article notes Bill Nye the so called Laranne Boomerang man will visit New York soon. It also reports Col Ale H Moore of Georgia sold a Barsyth County gold mine known as the Charles mine to an English syndicate for 1,000,000 with Moore expected to receive 340 percent of the agreed sum on deed delivery and the remainder in one year per the New York Times.
C M Wetzel a young attorney discarded Annie Stewart for another woman. The pursued woman followed him, quarrelled with him, and he struck her with a cane late Wednesday night causing serious injuries. Her attorney plans to file a complaint when she can assist.
Piste commissioner Baisa receives the cruiser Albatross from the Government at a cost of 200 000 for pursuing fish propagation along the sea coasts. The Professor and staff will take the United States exhibit to the London Exhibition next summer. The Albatross boasts luxury and speed for sea work.
The Dunkers or Bumkeers profess primitive Christian principles and avoid perdition beliefs. They immerse converts thrice for baptism, practice footwashing before communion, and observe a dove feast in the afternoon. They avoid oaths and warfare, settle disputes by elders, aid the poor, and offer aid after failures but allow failure to be God’s will after three attempts.
A ball struck Nelson at the epaulette near nine during heavy action, tearing through his spine and back muscles. He fell, Hardy and crew bore him as tiller ropes were shot away, and despite mortal wounds, Nelson remained lucid. He received aid on a midship pallet as he faced his final moments with calm and lemonade to ease thirst.
Laurence Sterne writes on the wide scope of life and the pleasures of exploration. He argues a curious traveler who eyes time and chance can grasp much, pursuing human nature with passion. The narrator expresses eagerness to cultivate affections and find meaning in every place and moment.
A narrator recalls a noisy poker gathering in a neighboring room as the Admiral of the Nicaragua Navy and his party celebrate with cognac. The clamor of cards, English chatter, and cheering fill the hall while distant California dreams drift.
An advertisement touts a universal salve for skin ailments with a money back guarantee and a price of 250 cents per box sold by CG. J. Meber hart. A friend cites a Grand Jury color blindness claim to excuse a man from serving on the jury by arguing he could not try a negro.
Harper's Magazine begins its sixty sixth volume with the December issue praising its popularity and beauty. A new novel For the Major by Constance Fenimore Woolson starts in the November number and the periodical offers binding options and an index volume for sale to readers.
The article extols Harper's Weekly as a premier illustrated journal with strong political stance, notable illustrations, serials, stories, sketches, and poems by top artists and authors. It highlights its goal to entertain and instruct American homes and remain the most popular family newspaper worldwide.
Crarer Pouce, clerk, departs Madison every Monday Wednesday and Friday at noon and returns from Louisville at noon. Alternate days carry passengers who leave Madison by packet, receive dinner and supper, and reach Louisville early evening. Freight or passage apply on board. January 1878.
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