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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1882
Page
3
A county program outlines eight-branch drills for common schools using the adopted textbook. Courses in algebra philosophy constitutional theory Latin and German may form. Tuition five dollars per term one dollar weekly rooms four dollars per term. Boarding in families reasonable lectured by educated gentlemen and ladies. Organ music extra. Principal J G Craven and Miss Mary Craven assist. P O address Lancaster Jefferson Co Ind.
A late week report notes Tur Masonic festival success at Good Samaritan Hall with local figures praising attendance. Squire Cravens touts more court decisions than Judge Allison or Mayor Smith amid varied city updates and advertisements for upcoming events and tickets.
The Brooksburg Band accepts a July Fourth engagement in Louisville after praise from Milton Free Press for its quality and character. Our Washington Fire Co. No. 2 plans a July mid month boat trip to Franksfort to challenge Kentuckians in a friendly contest. Martin Wells of Graham township is hailed as a champion fisherman after a 20 pound shovel head and two catfish weighing 12 and 5 pounds. The oleander shrub causes more cattle deaths at Mr Richard Jemberly’s farm and in Afaci son, urging strict responsibility for harm. Our School Board reduces next year’s term from ten to nine months to cut costs. Elsewhere, notices praise Mr Schwetzer’s candidacy for State Treasurer. Dancer, formerly of McKim & Co, drowned after convulsions aboard City of Fort, body recovered and sent to Madison. he was a valued worker and husband to his wife and children.
A brief hometown sketch notes Low Hoping as a skilled fisherman, respected for integrity. It contrasts his reputation with others who exaggerate fishing exploits and mentions his modesty about successes.
A group of Cole's circus advertisers toured the city last week. The writer mocks a retired business man for lamenting a lack of money while acknowledging the circus draws thousands from the county.
A letter decries spending on summer retreats and advocates building bath houses along the river. The author praises local enterprise, pledging support and asking for guidance on bathing suit styles.
The Rev R F Mathews former pastor of the Christian church in Indianapolis has announced to his church officials in Madison, Indiana his engagement to a local young lady who is attending school. The wedding is not planned for two years, a detail that may affect his popularity as a pastor amid social life changes.
The Madison Township Democratic Convention elected Ed Leland permanent chairman and Coleman Rodgers secretary. Committees were formed to report delegates and alternates to State, Congressional, and Judicial conventions. State delegates and alternates were listed. Congressional and Judicial delegates and alternates were named. Reports were accepted and the convention adjourned.
Closing exercises and distribution of rewards at the Academy of Our Lady of Angels mark the daylong program. The event featured performances by the pupil body, praise for the Sisters in charge, and a shift to the Thursday evening commencement as well as notices of local incidents including an accident to Mr. C Watt and the election of Rev. L G Atkinson as Moore's Hill College president.
The Madison township case shows Cochran’s suspected fraudulent handling of funds from October 1881 to April 1882 with raised contracts and false vouchers. Experts testify contracts changed, some teachers paid more than reported, and taxpayers warned that Ring influence aided his renomination and a later water works bid. A separate note dismisses a Post Office theft scare as unfounded. Streetcar sale to Rowan and Moslein confirms a new, bid-involved enterprise with several partners.
Miron Townsor voices opposition to the Ring tied to Lanham and Crozier in Lancaster County. He denounces corruption, calls for a separate gospel from politics, questions convention seating and delegate choices, and urges voter independence ahead of the November election.
Peck’s Sun recalls a Western station incident where Peck aided an elderly woman who then died and left him $22 000 in bonds. The Detroit Free Press is mocked for generous but self-serving editorial kindness while noting its rising, mostly poor-house circulation.
An 19th century patent medicine note promises relief from stinging irritation inflammation and all kidney and urinary complaints through Buchupaths sold by druggists Depot Swormstedt & Co. and associated distributors.
The Weekly Herald announces an issue for January first priced at 60 cents. The brief notice notes the weekly publication schedule and price point, indicating a standard offer for readers.
A letter to Lancasten's Herald defends free speech on political corruption and praises the Star for exposing a party machinery ring. The writer condemns smear tactics, asserts the public’s right to critique, and urges continued investigation into “ways that are dark.”
In Smyrna on June 21 1882 a note discusses the fate of Scribbler amid local gossip and a preacher's cow trap near Fairview. The letter mentions a college entertainment at Mill College with about twenty dollars taken at the door, a shift in Republican ticket expectations, and local farming notes of corn and wheat prospects amid recent rains. Mizpax June 23 1882 reports another cow trap near Hopewell church and cattle intruding on Prisons. A July 4 grand picnic is planned at Neavil's grave near Hopewell church.
The item records political chatter about Republicans possibly not winning a house majority this fall. It notes a Wednesday dance at Mrs. Martha Daily's and Mr. James Philips buying a new self-binding machine. Also mentions a swarm of bees hired by Mr. Harrison Demaree at Olive Branch, Mrs. G. W. Clark returning from Indianapolis, and favorable oats, barley harvest, and corn prospects for the season in the area.
The item notes Charley Shaw from Vevay visits harvest fields with new machines he sold while Dr. J. C. Henry returns from Louisville to tend his mother's harvest. Mentions of crops looking splendid, a new county fence at the court house, and criticism of an old yard enclosure. Also references Captain A. D. Vancedo and wife visiting for the Fourth and local travel news.
The article recounts Michael Davitt as son of an Irish tenant, noting a landlord driven family tragedy, his rebellion against British rule, 1870 arrest for aiding in armed rebellion, and 1877 release. It covers his 1879 land reform agitation, formation of the Irish Land League with Parnell, subsequent 1880 arrest, and later opposition to landlord system. It also mentions attorney E C Lepereoli in a separate Christieancy divorce suit, declared insane and placed in an asylum.
Mrs Jenkinson laments a worsening illness saying she has dosed but feels no better and muses that she would need fewer than thirty nine articles, likening her fatigue to an Episcopalian confession or ritual in a dramatic, humorous aside.
A fragment speaks of a touring act provoking awe and wonder through daring, colorful displays. It describes the show as terrible, beautiful, fascinating, and instructive, noting it gathers more marvels than ever seen under canvas.
In the era of widespread quack medicines the advert claims Electric Bitters are a true and reliable remedy. They allegedly cure stomach liver kidney and urinary issues and are sold at fifty cents per bottle by C. E. Heberhart.
In Jefferson County the circuit court dated October term 1893 notices Mina Gerdes Neer files for divorce from William Gerdes. The complaint filed June 29 1882 states William Gerdes is a necessary non resident party. He must appear by October 10 1882 at Madison courthouse to answer. otherwise judgment will be rendered. W M Jackman Clerk. W H Matthews deputy. Wanoadol & Francisco attorneys.
Harriet Coleman petitions to change her name to Harriet Armattong. Hearing set in August term 1882 of the Jefferson Circuit Court. Witness signed by Pee W. D. Matthews deputy and A P. Kirk attorney for the applicant.
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