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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1892
Page
7
The morning papers note Martinsville reports the largest graduating class in the town’s history. Other item highlights include plans for a new cheap furniture factory in Columbus and various local society notes from Seymour to Carrollton.
Scott county reports a debt of 43 82 dollars. A sheriff sale sold James Griffin's 25 acres for 250 dollars. Charles Crozier and Jean Durham wed at North Madison. William Patterson dies suddenly. burial at Crown Hill. Rebeccah Lodge plans decorations. ban on bananas at West and Main streets. A street railway franchise moves through North Vernon. Madison politics show tensions after county nominations. The Big Sixth Celebration in Seymour attracts attendees from Madison.
The Hanover College commencement program lists events from June 12 to June 16 including Baccalaureate sermon by President Fisher, addresses by Rev. William McKibbin and Rev. Samuel N. Wilson, field day, alumni meetings, and diplomas. Notable notes cover a June 16 baseball game where Madison was defeated 7 to 2, and plans for Dr. Fisher and W. L. Fisher to sail June 18 on the Werra. Professor Morse treated sophomores to strawberries and a sing-along. Chrestomathean Society officers are named. visits by Miss Kate Torrance and the senior party are mentioned.
County Commissioners issued 27 liquor licenses in Madison yesterday, the largest single term tally in months. Recipients include Peter Brisbo Schmidt old stand Henry Klein Co Thomas Biggins Taylor Wood James McNulty and others across Madison.
A robbery aboard the mail steamer occurred yesterday morning after leaving Madison. Con tractor Miller of Louisville found his gold watch and some money taken by a roustabout. A search of crew led to a newly employed roustabout with the ticket. money was not recovered, but Miller’s watch was returned. The roustabout was discharged and sent ashore without prosecution.
The Mission at St Michael's church concluded last night after a week of well attended services. Father Splinter praised as an eloquent orator. Father Guthneck credited for arranging the mission for the congregation. April 24 report notes Julia Taulman left home with Albert Tibbetts. husband John Taulman dismissed divorce suit, alleging weakness of mind. Lawrenceburg public schools roiled as Superintendent Rucker attacked Prof Mertz with a ruler, forcing resignation and pending prosecution amid claims of a hot temper and student disruption.
Edward Elden of the French Elden theatrical firm was arrested on a bigamy warrant at 1905 Arapahoe street, Denver. Mrs Edward Robbins claims to have married Elden years ago in Chicago and says she has four children. The case, before Justice Stidger, involves theft and an alleged plot to kill, with further dramatic statements at the city jail.
The Burlington Route advertises the Twin City Express from St Louis leaving daily at 10 am starting May 30. Pullman Palace Sleepers and elegant dining cars are featured. The service promises fastest time, superb service, and scenic attractions rivaling the Hudson River, targeting Northern tourists.
Every four weeks the specialist Dr Appleman visits our city and has drawn growing patronage by curing cases once deemed incurable. His consultations are free and prices are affordable. He will be at the Madison Hotel on Friday June 10. jun2we&d4-s
For Six Cent we will send you Dr Kaufmann's great Medical Work, 100 pages with colored plates from life. The most valuable advertiser ever published. To any address on receipt of three 2 cent stamps to pay postage. Address A P Ordway & Co Boston Mass. Jun 2w2t
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