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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1879
Page
3
A fragmentary page recalls Madison and nearby areas with references to horse racing, county officials, and local notices. Mentions Jackson county, Miss Ria, a public figure’s death in North Vernon, and shifting newspaper loyalties as a Republican sheet becomes a Democratic-leaning paper.
An article cheered refined scents from Dr Prices Perfumes with mentions of notable figures like Poet Rose and Alista Bougnet. Attendees praised the delicate refreshment and floral notes amid warm reception from a crowd that applauded the fragrances.
The Odd Fellows night show featured a standout burlesque on Pinafore far surpassing the original as Munren's Garden Variety Tour continues a strong run this week with lively performances and full audience attendance.
Describes making doughnuts using Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder with the can directions. Suggests serving with coffee and aCream Danking Powder biscuit for a pleasing surprise.
The Superintendent of Public Instruction apportioned 17,893.41 dollars to Jeffer County for the June distribution. County enrollment was 12,009 children, yielding 149 dollars per capita. The county paid 17,090.87 dollars into the State Treasury for school and benevolent purposes.
The Fulferson County Medical Society hosted a complimentary farewell banquet for Dr. Jos. G. Rogers at Walter's rooms on Friday evening. The physicians present enjoyed a pleasant evening and honored their guest with a courteous gesture.
Mr. Noble, proprietor, uses milk from farmers to manufacture butter and cheese, paying five and two cents per pound respectively. Patrons must deliver milk twice daily and haul away the finished products.
Madison Marine Railway Company contracted with Capt Blanks of New Orleans through Capt Dan Morton for a coastal boat. Work has begun on timbers. hull planned 260 feet long, 44 feet beam, 14 foot guards, and 94 feet depth of hold.
The incident report details John Linck attacking Major Simpson editor of the Star near Bruning's, with Simpson offering no resistance. Despite visible brutality, injuries were minor and he continued work. The piece links the assault to a recent Star article on Jennings and Jefferson counties election fraud.
The schedule covers Sunday June 8 to Thursday June 12 with church services, baccalaureate and alumni events. Speakers include Rev. Robert Sloss and President Geo C Heckman on June 8, Rev. E D Morris and Hon D P Baldwin on June 10 11, and diplomas conferred on June 12. Alumni, literary society reunions, and class addresses are listed.
Decoration Day was celebrated with large crowds and flags. The Madison Guards and veterans led a four-block procession to Springdale Cemetery where Rev Rob ert Roberts opened with prayer, music followed, and Dr W A Collins recited The Bivouac of the Dead before graves were decorated and benediction given by Rev R T Matthews.
A careful comparison shows Dr Price's Special Flavoring Extracts offer stronger and more delicate flavor. Other flavorings carry a tart, pungent taste and odor, while Dr Price's remains as natural as the fruits used to make them.
Carr L C Atmonp formerly of this county has been in the city for months in the service of a western railroad interest. He left for Kansas on Wednesday with a considerable company of prospective emigrants accompanying him.
Hon J D New announces a vacancy in the Naval Academy from the old Fourth District and an examination of candidates will be held in Vernon on June 20 1879. Applicants must be moral young men aged between fourteen and eighteen at the time of examination from Jefferson Jennings Scott Switzerland Ripley Decatur and Rush counties urged to study diligently and attend.
Gustav Fissmer, a pianist living in the city, obtained a marriage license to wed a daughter of Jacob Mouser on Hanover road. The couple’s plan met strong parental opposition as the groom tried to take his fiancée from the house, prompting a warning and the parents driving off the suitors.
A historical post office sender list dated Monday June 2 1879 records remaining letters. The long roster includes Mrs Mollie Angleton Mrs Mary Angleton Miss Laura Bernard Miss Belle Bertram Miss Maggie Wallace care of Belle Bertram, plus numerous other names with titles and initials.
Mr. Joan Lye Kine of Chicago and former resident here wrote a 300 page book titled Trouting on the Brule River or a Lawyer's Summer Wayfaring in the Northern Wilderness. Notices include marriage licenses for James Black and Lizzie Collyers W T Diederich and Maggie Wetzel and John Wood and Mary Neuscheler. Weather notes show 85 degrees Saturday 7 p m and 53 degrees Monday night 11 o clock.
Sterven D Mitts was appointed by the County Commissioners as constable of Saluda Township. The County Commissioners are in session.
A miscellany reflecting Victorian wit and commentary on manners. Notes include paper umbrellas, tea experiments in Georgia, social quirks, marriage hints, and a chorus of quips on cigarettes, theater, Philadelphia crime, and affection versus gifts.
A miscellany of quaint quips and fables appears in a humorous fragment from a debating society meeting. Vignettes range from gentle reflections on love and kindness to playful warnings about neutrality and social folly, punctuated by an attorney’s bar sign anecdote and a card table quip about two sons.
The piece argues national death rates rise from cold and lung troubles and claims Boachee's German Syrup cures throat and lung diseases. It asserts the syrup as the greatest discovery and cites over 950,000 bottles sold last year with no failures.
The advertisement asserts Dr King’s New Discovery provides immediate relief for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and more. It cites hundreds of cures where other medicines failed and offers a free trial bottle at J E C F Marper’s Drug Store Madison or a regular bottle for $1.83.
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