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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1882

Page

3

River Falls Bring Relief to Local Farmers

The river level has declined after a period of high back-water causing damage to farmers along the river. Local updates note town residents and officials discussing relief and future prospects for the area. Major mentions include land purchases by Carrollton wharf interests and property negotiations for the Mail Line Co. Also noted are local obituaries, rail timetable changes, and community happenings from Madison and Carrollton.

McCullones City Carrollton Carrollton Wharf Mail Line Co

Local notes mix political sighs and social visits

The column catalogs varied items from political defeats and campaign backdrops to social calls and regional travel. It notes visits by L. Jones and ex Mayor Shank of North Vernon, a sale of a Republican asset, a private excursion to Frankfort on the Hornet, and flowers gifted to the editor. It also mentions temperance speech by JupGe Axuutson, circus plans by CoLe, and a city death of Mrs. Mauava G. Enanss mother of Hon. W. H. English.

Mauava G. Enanss W. H. English Indianapolis

Delegates Convene for Jefferson County Republican Rally

Early Saturday delegates from the county arrived and, under Capt. Vancado, the convention organized with Dr. Harper chosen as permanent chairman. Nominations for county and state offices followed amid lively speeches and pledges to support the ticket. A resolution backed J Y Allison for supreme judge, ballots were counted, and officers were elected as the convention adjourned for 1:30 PM.

Vancado County Central Compnties James Graham Ryker J. E.C. F. Harper A. C. Dean Dr. Lawder Dean Harper B. A. Nay Graham Scott Danner Milton Township Lawder al. Roberts Smyrna Sulzer Roberts Brother Monroe Mr. Copeland R. F. Nugent George Dickinson Arma Green B. Giltner Lancaster Ed Lyons Milton Jefferson County J. Y. Allison James Y. Allison T. N. Lanham J. H

Rev Myron W Reed Lectures On Elise of Ignorance

A large audience gathered at the courthouse on Thursday evening to hear Rev Myron W Reed discuss life value and living boldly over excessive caution The lecture praised action and cited John Brown as illustration while inviting readers to weigh opposing cautions in pursuit of truth and vigor in living

Myron W. Reed Court House John Brown Mr. Reed

Decoration Day Observed by Grand Army of the Republic

Decoration Day activities were held Tuesday with a 1:30 procession from the court house to the cemetery. Rev Myron W Reed of Indianapolis delivered an address after soldiers and citizens participated in solemn graveside services.

Indianapolis Herald Little Star Myron W. Reed Grand Army of the Republic Court House Indianapolis

Odd Fellows Feast and Local Notes at Kent

The Odd Fellows held a grand feast at Kent on Thursday June Jet at Jimmey Buxton’s grocery with Rev Benjamin from the Kant circuit speaking in the evening. John Deputy returned from a Kansas journey reporting Chintzbugs harming spring wheat and likely to affect corn. A cow trap near Fair View school house captures stray cattle, with a substitute watching it while the owner preaches away. It resembles a hog trap, having captured 14 head recently. The substitute sent for the owner, who is away preaching. Sweee STakes.

Odd Fellows Kent Jimmey Buxton Benjamin Kant John Deputy Kansas Fair View

St Antonnee church ceiling plastering replaced

The ceiling plastering at St Antonnee church, damaged as dangerous, has been knocked off and will be replaced with a new coat. Fred Armand Jr. welcomes a baby girl while Fred Armand Sr. was hurt after a tumble at home near Canaan last Wednesday. J C Mayfield whitewashed his fence. Frank Martelle, formerly of this county and now from Lexington Ky, bought Mrs. Dailye's place on the Canaan pike and will reside hereafter. Morton Altizer returned home. John Keller has pneumonia but is improving.

St. Antonnee Church Fred Armand Jr Fred Armand Sr Canaan J.C. Mayfield Frank Martelle Lexington Ky Rebecca Dailye

New Discovery Trial Offer for Consumption Cure

Notice invites readers to test a remedy claiming to cure coughs colds asthma and lung issues. A trial bottle is offered free at C E Heberhart’s place to demonstrate the product’s effectiveness without cost.

C.E. Heberhart

Classified Letters List and Dead Letter Office Notice

A list of purportedly named letters with recipients and initials is provided. It notes that to obtain letters applicants must call for Advertised Letters, giving the date of the list, with no charge, and that uncalled items are to be sent to the Dead Letter Office after one month. Undelivered items remain in General Delivery and are advertised each Monday.

Shelby Township Benjamin F. Kennedy

Ezra Johnson Paralyzed After Rowdy Attack

Ezra Johnson suffered paralysis after a group of rowdies taunted and chased him from his doorway last night. He collapsed when his limbs failed and was rushed to hospital by patrol wagon, with doctors fearing he might not survive the night.

Ezra Johnson Johnsen

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