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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1882
Page
3
The Board of Equalization met by law on the first Monday in June 1882 at the Assessor's office and adjourned to Monday June 19 1882 at 9 a m to hear complaints on real and personal property assessments within Madison Indiana City. James Roberts City Clerk posts notice of meeting and adjournment.
Cor J H Sullivan and friends in Madison. State Association of Millers in Indianapolis. Independent Republican letter. Market master Paul Wotre improving. Mrs Sarah Lawson 80. Misses Cora Cottom and Mamie Jones visiting Miss Mary Cottom. Young Men's Club picnic July Fourth at Berscha Grove. Excursion to Louisville next Saturday, round trip 50 cents. Capt Samuel Hildreth ill at East Main Cross. Rev Dr Downs returns from New York and Baltimore. Rev Mr Brapsey and others attended Episcopal State Convention in Indianapolis. C K Laon bought Brisben farm of 160 acres for Graham, $6000 cash. Herald grateful for tickets to Broadway High School commencement. Indiana Diocese elects Rev Mr Bradley secretary. Final exams continue. commencements at Odd Fellows Hall tomorrow. Rev J W Hexty to lecture at Grange Hall Ryker's Ridge June 17 at 7 pm. All invited.
A 13 year old boy fell from a horse breaking his arm. Dr. Lewis set the bones. James Sebring receives 310 acres on Indian Kentuck creek valued at least 10000 in Mrs. Gawson’s will. Local visitors report corn and democracy prospering. Crawford House run by Lewis Van den is a $2 a day inn at Sixth and Walnut. Madison Brewing adds iron tanks for ice making from well water. An excursion to Frankfort returns after delays at Cedar Lock. Trinity church plans a Louisville excursion for 50 cents round trip. Army worms damage crops but not expected to be severe. Bedford Springs proprietor F. M. Assort buys furniture and groceries for hotel. Ayer’s Pills recommended for minor ailments. Madison Hanover telephone line completed. Hanover College greets Madison. Saloon license enforcement argued before Mayor Smith. possible appeal. Incident at Egland’s saloon ends with Moore fined.
Mason Wa. Patton died at his home in Vevay on the 6th inst. Born in Ireland in 1818, he immigrated to the United States in 1838. He served as captain then major in 1861 and was twice elected Auditor of Switzerland county. He was widely known as sociable and generous.
A brief pricing line notes The Weekly Herald costs 65 cents and is available until January 1st.
The Courisr of last Friday recounts a violent incident in Scott County where a constable shot a dog near a woman and children after they pleaded for mercy. The woman suffered severe fright, leading to a premature birth within an hour, prompting outrage at the constable and those who sent him on the mission.
Last Sunday events at Trinity M E Church featured a special program for children on the second Sunday in June. Rev Adkinson delivered an apt forenoon sermon. Afternoon had beautiful Sunday School exercises, a crowded basement, and a deluge of flowers. Superintendent Hulburt marked his 23rd year in service with evident happiness. Evening music and speeches followed.
Jefferson county Democrats meet Saturday June 24 at 2 p m to select delegates for State and Congressional conventions. Locations include Madison township Angers Hall Milton Solomon's Branch Shelby and Monroe Lancaster Smyrna and more. Delegates and alternates totals mirror 1880 with 13 per convention. Allocation listed by township and area. Authority shown by D C C Committee J C Apport Chairman M A Barnett Secretary.
The committee gathered Saturday in Auger Hall with broad county representation of Democrats. J R Cravens and Rogers were appointed to fill vacancies left by Brashear and John Sullivan Jr. No county convention will be called until November. townships will meet on the 24th to select delegates for upcoming conventions.
Commencement events begin with a Baccalaureate sermon by President Fisher. Rev. Dr. Craig of Chicago speaks to the YMCA. Rev. J. Edwards of Cincinnati addresses the Alumni Association. Rev. L. J. Evans of Lane Theological Seminary addresses Literary Societies. Professors Bloss and Brown will present diplomas. An alumni literary society reunion follows, with regular exercises to occur tomorrow.
The February 22 event in Jeffersonville drew a large temperance procession with about two hundred women bearing a banner that read We also come to the rescue with hearts to feet and hands to help. Addresses were given to the Washingtonians by Mr. Lowring of Defe...
An advertisement notes that crude oil and castor oil can be added in any quantity at Craig and Brothers. The listing emphasizes flexible sourcing and consumer choice at the store.
A Lancaster letter denounces the Courier court house ring that controlled the Jefferson county Republican convention. It urges mass action or a people’s primary to oppose corruption, calling for honest citizens to form a ticket and reject ring influence to defend party principles.
Riley family from York arrives with a suspected smallpox case in Treffernon ville. Army worm damage reported in western Clark County. Adolph Rechenwald heads to Colorado this week. Sam Willis sustains a broken arm in Indianapolis car works. National party holds county mass convention today. T J Cole and Syntha Copple wed by Squire Chalmers at New Washington. Captain A J Howard to spend summer in Minnesota.
The town notes several people improving as illness eases for Mr. Frank Martelle Mrs. Morgan and Mr. John Keller. Voters compare Cope land with Johnson as a favorable deal. The Bishop arrives Monday and will be escorted to church by members. Corpus Christi worship was delayed by rain and a new shed is under construction by Andy Ackerman while Bill Heitz cut lumber.
The spring freeze aided early wheat according to locals. A calico party occurred at Mr Anthony Rock's last Saturday. A grand exhibition is planned at College Hill on Friday June 16. Sabbath school sessions continue at Lick Branch church and Fort Donaldson. Fort Donaldson school is led by Superintendent Henry Frank with assistant Bennett Lawler.
Harriet Coleman seeks a name change to Harriet Armstrong in the Jefferson Circuit Court with a hearing scheduled for the August term 1882. Clerk W. M. Jackman witnesses the filing, with deputy W. H. Matruxwa and attorney Pee P. Kirk representing the applicant.
An advertisement pitches The Heantp as the top advertising medium in the county. The note touts reach and effectiveness for local businesses seeking visibility.
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