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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1892
Page
8
The Kayser PatTrent FINGER Tiprep S1Lx glove line promises superior tip wear, with the manufacturer asserting the tips will outwear the gloves. Available in sizes 6% to 8% and two grades, priced at 75 cents and 1.00.
A large assembly of Democrats is expected Thursday evening at the Court House for ratification. Fresh supplies were sent this morning by train for Scipio campers. Madison branch passenger traffic remains light. An advertiseable tonic, Simmons Liver Regulator, is promoted for dyspepsia and biliousness. A two story brick business house is planned at East and Main by Thomas Francisco. An eventful deputy camp meeting runs August 3 to 15 led by Rev Bitter and Rev Marlett. Charley Goens travels Madison to the city, and Ayer’s Pills are praised for headaches and stomach disorders. A Sun day school exchange cites Sapsaparilla aiding a mother’s health. About 500 Franklin strangers ride in via eight coaches for an excursion on Kentucky River.
A Democratic rally announces a ratification meeting to confirm a party nomination. Details include the date and location to gather supporters and align party backing for the nominee.
An evening meeting at the Court House will feature Hon. John R. Cravens Hon. John McGregor and Charles A Korbly Esq addressing attendees Ladies invited by executive committee secretary signs Brashear Collins The meeting aims to inform and mobilize the community in Jeffersonville Indiana.
A counter is filled with REMNANTS SHORT LENGTHS and odd goods priced to clear. Hundreds of pieces are on offer at very low prices to close them out, inviting shoppers to inspect the entire lot.
A report details accusations of misconduct among President Harrison's appointees in Alabama. It outlines alleged abuses of public office, potential conflicts of interest, and calls for investigation by state officials and oversight bodies. No final findings are stated in the excerpt.
Special to the Herald reports Cyrus W. Field aged 72 died at 9:30 A.M. at his Dobbs Ferry home New York. The obituary notes bereavements and public memory of his life. Separate Indiana items describe a Prohibition Party county convention at Madison with speakers Chaplain McNaughton and Col. Eli F. Ritter. Also details Judge Jeptha D. New’s death and funeral in Vernon with pallbearers including Governor Chase and Judge Batch elor. A Washington dispatch covers Alabama civil service reform hearings on charges against state officeholders and officials including Will iam J. Stevens and others, with affidavits and inquiry before the committee.
The piece reports on Major George Merrill's prominence amid Sulphur Bitters sales and favorable cases. It notes William E. Tyre's wife's stay at a city home, a dispute unresolved before ‘Squire Allen, and Tyre's jail for domestic assault. It lists Hoffman & Quinn selling stove gasoline. It records Western Fire Company No. 3 electing officers and names officers and staff. It recounts Manson Lanham’s drunken escapade, arrest attempt, and a $1 fine in Cravens court.
Senate debated Washburn anti-option bill and Sunday opening for the world’s fair while Palmer led the commission. The plan favors opening art galleries on Sunday with services and sacred concerts, but no vote. House focused on a tax equalization board for the District and passed several measures including a Missouri river bridge at Omaha and hospital payments for Jackson Tenn. church during the war. Conference on military academy and army appropriation bills proceeded. House adjourned.
Advertises a medical book of 100 pages with colored plates delivered for three 2-cent stamps. Offers address to A. P. Ordway & Co., Boston, Mass. Includes odd spelling and postmark style.
The Burlington Route launches the Twin City Express from St Louis to Minneapolis and St Paul with Pullman Palace Sleepers and elegant dining cars. Starting May 30 daily at 10 am the service promises fastest time and scenic northern travel with superior meals en route.
The Mexican killer Luciano Islas was executed in the Mexico City prison yard after defiantly resisting a blindfold. The process involved multiple shots until death, with prison officials and a few guests present. The report also notes baseball scores in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Chicago, weather outlooks, and Burlington Route excursion offers.
Market listings show wheat, oats, and barley values alongside mixed cattle, sheep, hogs, and lamb prices. Regions include Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri with specific lots and grades such as prime, choice, or unmerchantable, plus outfits like Cleveland Oil and various refiners.
The Madison market report lists prices for flour wheat and grain, live stock, produce, and groceries with figures such as Firour-Perfection 4.50 Invincible 4.25 Triumph 4.00, wheat 72c per bushel, corn 52a60c, oats 38a40c, timothy 1.40 1.50, clover 7.00, potatoes 40a50 per bushel, butter 15 20 per pound, coffee 20 25c, sugar standard 5c, molasses New Orleans 40 60c, coal oil 12 20c, hides 5 6c, lambs 75c, wool washed 33 35c, and hides leather. The note mentions Joseph Ruby of Columbia, Pa, cured of scrofula humor by Hood s Sarsaparilla.
Henry T. Stuart guardian of Christina Wood unsound mind will sell the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and adjacent ten acres in Jefferson County Indiana at public auction on Saturday August 6 1892 from 10 am to 2 pm. Auction on premises two miles south of Deputy Graham Township. Sale subject to Jefferson Circuit Court confirmation. Terms: one third cash balance in two equal notes due in six and twelve months bearing 6 percent interest first mortgage on the property. Attorneys G F Lawrence G V Cain.
The county convention delegates are listed by ward and township for Madison county, with alternates named. Noted are 1st through 6th wards and towns including Shelby, Lancaster, Graham, Smyrna, Republican township names, and Hanover. Many named individuals and alternates appear for each ward and township.
The Wisconsin Central Line markets through cars from Chicago and Milwaukee to Yellowstone National Park via the Northern Pacific and Pullman vestibuled sleepers with dining service. It also highlights access from Chicago to Wisconsin and Northwest summer resorts. Pamphlets with information are available from D. W. Janowitz or James C. Pond in Chicago or Indianapolis.
Advertised tonic promises renewed strength for weariness and weakness. It claims to aid digestion and restore vitality through iron and herbal ingredients, urging readers to try Brown's Iron Bitters for improved health.
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