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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1892
Page
8
New York message dated May 23 92 warns customers that style No 234 ventilating set parts ripped under slight pressure. Defect has been remedied for future production and customers with returns should send them back at Ferris Bros expense.
The notice states that customers who purchased defective Dorsets from the supplier may return them for resolution. The firm commits to a repair or replacement process as part of customer service.
George Straub is laying a new crossing at Poplar and Main. Peter Gano arrives from Marquis stock farm near Canaan to stay. Elijah Buchanan and Minnie Smith of Shelby township obtain a license to wed. The Three's picnic at the park is planned for July 4. DePauw University reports 1000 students, up from last year. James Gebert joins the Three's. Hill crew wages rise by 5 per month. Reuben Dailey moves to Jeffersonville from Cincinnati hospital. The steamer General Tipton carried eighteen passengers from Seymour to Columbus on White River. Hood's Sarsaparilla touts unique blend and claims superior purity. Ayer's Sarsaparilla motto suggests conquest. No charge for the suggestion.
A miscellany of local items notes a merchant policeman disturbing a neighborhood’s rest, a thief tracked by blood-hounds captured a mile away, and an odd Nashville-origin suspect. Also reports a July 4 celebration invite at Monroe church and a political pole erection by enthusiastic Democrats at Fourth and Walnut.
We present a line of Brandenburgs and Canton Cloths praised as the handsomest and most affordable dress fabrics this season. This selection emphasizes elegance and value for fashion choices this summer.
In a special session county commissioners awarded the project for a new fifty foot span bridge near Swanville to the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie. Their bid of 725 dollars was deemed lowest best and most acceptable. The steel juice construction marks the first such bridge in the county. Thomas Cooney of this city will construct the stone sub structure.
Mr. Frank Weber and Miss Annie Meuser were quietly married in St. Michaels church this morning. Rev. Father Weiderin officiated. The bride and groom are described as among the society’s most popular and fortunate. The Henana extension hopes for bright flowers and blessings for the couple.
An editor notes that Sulphur Bitters advertise in another column as the best spring and blood medicine. The ad claims the product is prepared by an honest firm that uses quality ingredients despite others selling cheap medicines.
The Madison Indiana Postoffice lists uncalled letters dated June 28 1892 with names Mrs Kate Caswell Tildia Davis Mrs F J Hall Mrs Jane Jones Mrs Archibald Lovell Mamie McLaughlin and others. Mrs Morton Fewell died near Brooksburg aged 22 with family deaths from consumption. funeral at Morris Chapel tomorrow at 10 am. Dr Appleman to visit July 8 at Madison Hotel offering new treatments for catarrh throat and lung diseases.
Cincinnati reports at national Prohibition convention as Bidwell and Demorest feud over presidential nomination. Debate centers on woman suffrage and silver planks. Helen Gougar and Sam Small emerge as possible second ticket picks amid party splits. Kelly Elkins recalls Paris-bound captain Borup.
The Burlington route offers greatly reduced round trip tickets from local stations to all tourist points in every direction. For rates and information contact the nearest Burlington Route ticket agent or A B Dawes G P and T A St Louis Mo. Jun 13wif.
The page lists cattle, sheep, and wool prices with ranges for unwashed and washed merino, medium clothing and market classifications, plus wheat and oats quotes from New York and Ohio markets. It also notes spring lambs and wholesale beef values, followed by a census discussion on New England population shifts favoring males over the past decade, and a Japan themed timepiece description.
Madison market listing with prices for grain seeds groceries and produce dated June 15 1892. Includes wheat corn oats rye seeds hay potatoes eggs butter and more with a Hall's Catarrh Cure note and an Electric Bitters health promo.
Advertising notice invites readers to obtain Dr Kaufmann’s book on diseases with illustrated plates by sending three 2 cent stamps to A P Ordway & Co Boston Mass and receive a copy free for self cure claims.
The Northwest last season saw record crop boosts travel as spring approaches. The Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City Railway promotes its service with new equipment high-back sofa seats and free Pullman sleeping car access. Grand Central Chicago station and St. Paul Union Depot connections link through express trains to the Northwest. Ticket agents offer details.
The Wisconsin Central Lines offer a through car route from Chicago and Milwaukee to Yellowstone National Park via the Northern Pacific R R with Pullman Vestibuled and Tourist Sleepers and dining car service. Pamphlets with information are available from D W Janowitz or C Pond in Chicago. June 23wtf Indianapolis Ind.
Pennsylvania Lines offers return excursion tickets to New York at half fare for July 5 to 7 from major stations. Tickets valid for return through July 15 may be extended to August 15. Direct fast trains chosen for convenience by Ohio and Indiana delegates. Contact any agent for details.
An old advertisement proclaims Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and general debility. The text advertises restorative benefits and digestive relief, with a persuasive tone typical of period medicinal notices.
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