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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1882
Page
4
Notice to Teachers describes the County Institute to be held in Madison at the High School building starting August 14 1882 with sessions to continue in res sion. The item also includes varied local notices such as wheat and blackberry markets and social events.
Citizens take advantage of cheap Chicago fare on a morning train with ten day validity. Christ Church Sunday School plans an excursion to Garralton tonight on the steamer J C Abbott with round trip fares for adults twenty five cents and children ten cents. BM 8 Wilson and family of Deputy plan a move to Kansas for mercantile work. Trinity M E church quarterly meeting to receive probationers and baptize children. A Kentucky gentleman loses a twenty dollar gold piece. Eddie Lepper returns it. Baker Cangies Gentz suffers loss of a cow. cause of death unknown. Dr W B S Driggs, lifelong Baltimore native, dies at 72 in the city. Dr Beemelin buys James Graham home at Third and Mulberry streets, likely to move in September.
Mr. A. J. Grayson, Courier office foreman, gave his son Will a silver watch last Saturday. Will turned seventeen that day, and the gift underscored a father's devoted affection, with the ticking timepiece serving as a constant reminder.
A riddle hints that if one big man takes until 11 pm to count sixteen colored voters leaving a room then the same pace would apply to counting votes on the 14th of next November. The line plays on election timing and race themed wording without clear factual reporting.
Miss Susie McClure eldest daughter of David McClure died at her Second Street home after a protracted illness. She was granddaughter of Captain Charles David and was described as an interesting young lady.
The J. M. & I. will sell tickets to delegates to the Democratic State Convention on August 26 at two cents per mile. Delegates must show certificates when purchasing tickets. It is hoped the county will have a full delegation at the convention. Let every delegate who possibly can attend.
A newspaper note clarifies that Miss Eilen Mc Laughlin is not related to the McLaughlin family involved in the reported trouble and trial. Ellen McLaughlin is presented as a respectable, misnamed subject who laments public mention of her name in connection with the case.
City bodies discuss claims and allocations including Isaac Short payment scrutiny and John Craig over assessment aid. Gas lamp near Fulton school approved. wharf lease, ordinance compilation, and water extension debated. Democratic Fourth District Convention nominates William Holman after a Lawrenceburg gathering with multiple state office candidates noted.
Captain Powell born October 14 1814 in Frederick County Maryland rose to prominence in Indiana and Madison. He led river trade pork packing and chaired Madison Life Insurance and National Branch Bank. He married Mary Watts in 1846 and had eight children, six sons and two daughters, six surviving. funeral at Main Cross Street residence with burial at Fairmount Cemetery.
Last Saturday the bondsmen of ex trustee Samuel Cochran paid 6575 40 to the county board, split between James Hill and Harvey Foster. Cochran admitted a poor official record and pleaded for mercy. He hinted that sobriety might have kept accounts straight and challenged others tied to his campaign. A new mail line boat was built here for Cincinnati Louisville service at a total near 45000 with yard costs 23000 paid locally. A Fourth of July Webster tribute found in a Boston junk shop was read at Freyburg Me. An excursion on the J C Abbott was planned for tonight.
Notice lists names for advertised letters with call date and deadline for one month before Dead Letter Office. Obituary reports Mr George Vanostrand of East street died June 21 at 52, survived by wife and five children. former Odd Fellows member in New York. Funeral held last Saturday. community offers sympathy.
Thousands of dollars can be saved by proper judgment in health care for yourself and family. If bilious, sallow, with poor appetite and low spirits, obtain Electric Bitters at once for fifty cents. Sold by E Heberhart.
Thomas Sinnot, a late Republican township candidate, appeared before Squire Cravens on a charge of stealing courthouse matting. With a witness absent, the trial was postponed to Monday. John Ralph admitted giving Sinnot permission to take the matting, and Sinnot claimed he thought it of little value. Sinnot was bound over to court on a 650 bond amid political overtones and references to party reform.
A letter urging construction of a new hotel after five traveling men faced poor reception at existing lodgings. The writer suggests forming a stock company to build on the site of Trow & Stape’s mill burning on Second and West streets, funded by external parties, to meet evident demand and profit for investors.
Sheriff Demaree arrested Barney Gray after an exciting race and jailed him. Mary Gray claimed she was urged to skip court by Wm. Vaughn leading to both being jailed while Barney awaited grand jury action.
Laycock McCrain Cartwell display model bed springs on Second Street opposite the Catholic Seminary Madison Indiana. Wagons travel the country delivering feathers in exchange for springs as business grows. Springs praised as simple comfortable clean durable and easy to handle. Order from Laycock & Co Madison Indiana.
A reader letters ask why Garber won’t publish or answer. Questions target ballot stuffing at a convention and delegate selection in Lancaster. The writer demands candor about campaign methods, rivalries, and corruption money in Jefferson county politics.
The Economist of Boston reports on a Boston based circular system urging government workers to contribute a percentage of their salary to congressional campaigns. It argues such blackmail harms trade and governance, questions salaries, and predicts public backlash against political machines.
A Correspondent blasts Jefferson County money politics calling it a ring that uses bribery to win votes. He warns that despite costs and time, reformers will prevail as independent voters rise. He notes strong crop yields and county sentiment favoring change amid the political controversy.
A floating body was recovered Wednesday morning from the steamer Maggie Harper near Brooksburg. Coroner McCoy was notified. in the deceased's pocket a telegram envelope addressed to James Rodgers of Warsaw Kentucky and a deck passage receipt from Louisville to Warsaw dated July 20 were found, suggesting possible missing relations.
An old advertisement touts a pest control service labeled Rough on Rats offering removal of rats mice roaches bed bugs flies ants moles chipmunks gophers for five cents.
Idle Pittsburgh workers are being rehired elsewhere while many stay home. The Knights of Labor plan to hire top lawyers to challenge conspiracy laws in Miles McFaddin’s upcoming Clearfield trial. Harmony Mills of Cohoes refuses arbitration as Rochester’s Manufacturers Protective Association reports success. Cleveland strike nears end with many workers quitting, led by Robert McLeod, as most return to mills amid bitter sentiment.
Come and see the Cassady Sulky Plow with a tongue joint easy for three horses to turn. It highlights how simple it is to train and use. Also featured is the Greencastle Fertilizer Wheat Drill with rubber springs, advertised as the best and cheapest in the market. Call for details.
A vintage patent medicine notice offering Bucklew’s Arnica Save as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt boils fever sores and chilblains. It promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents a box sold by GC B. Gebhart.
Mrs Wilson and her two children vanished while visiting a neighbor near Newbury Station Michigan. After five days the son reached his father to report the disappearance. A hunter later found the mother and two children dead and one girl still alive, the group having wandered for days using cranberries and roots to survive.
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