Low Prices on Honeycomb and Crochet Spreads
Trade copy notes great variety of Honeycomb Marseilles and Crochet spreads at very low prices with an invitation to call and see the goods.
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1879
Page
3
Local Notes and Notices From the Jefferson Herald
The March 5 1879 issue covers civic notices and brief items. Advertisers urged to patronize the Heralds partners. Updates include Count adjournment to March 10 and shipyard work ahead. Civil and social notices mention cemetery entries, illnesses, lectures, and post office details Curva becomes a county post office with W H Brinkhoff as P M and Jere Jin Ivan directing Indiana department news.
Local notices and society items from a 19th century paper
Mr A Hamme praised for efficiency as a teacher by district 19 residents. Mrs Stut Neal’s wife ill with consumption. Sixth Indiana infantry to hold first reunion in June in this area. Haaren bailed for assaulting Mrs Melton with intent to kill. Mroax convicted of forgery. three year penitentiary sentence. Tar Dayton Nursery hires Fergue Cochran as district agent. HQ in the city. Fire at Charles Town Clark County. 820,000 loss with minimal insurance. Emma Brasnear hosts party for birthday at Mayor Brashear’s home. Mrs Mary Curroy dies at 81 at High Street residence. Horse sellers urged to contact Andy Fisher’s stable. John D. Starnes buying for Southern trade in Memphis. Capt Boyron, rubber floater, plans Gulf swim. will pass Madison in four to five days.
Government backs Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder and extracts
The U S Government has favored Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder and his Special Flavor Extracts with a wide purchase. Large quantities are shipped to military posts, illustrating strong governmental preference for these products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Dr. Price
Local notices and personal items from Saluda and Madison
Forepaugh show promoter Mr Caaries returns to Surerimmr. Shaffer Jackson case in Jennings county yields 81 736 15 collected by county. Drownings of John Swan and Thomas Spencer noted in Saluda Township. Marriage of James Rippe and Carrie Ernst performed by Lutheran pastor. March issue of Coulter Botanical Gazette urged. Vevay Reveille praises local amateur minstrels and invites return. Judge upholds assignee sale of John Pattie property after higher bid. Aaron Robbins house fire near Madison loses 2000, partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surerimrr Nuaent
Jennings County
James Hitt
Allison
John Pattie
Hall Safe Man ufacturing finds Township Trustee books opened
Mr Brcaer of the Hall Safe Manufacturing Company Cincinnati opens the township trustee safe and discovers all office books handed to the investigation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brcaer
Hall Safe Manufacturing Company of
Cincinnati
Committee For
Adulterated baking powders undercut Dr Price’s purity claims
The piece questions why cheap baking powders are marketed as equal to Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder, noting the adulterated products are cheaper and yield higher profits. It argues Dr Price’s is the purest and healthiest option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Couple from Lexington and local city wed at bride's home
Mr Avbert Close of Lexington Indiana and Miss Luda Moore of this city united in marriage at the bride's mother's residence on Poplar lane with Bro Matthews officiating. A slice of the wedding cake was sent to supporters as a charming token of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avbert Close
Lexington
Ind
Luda Moore
Poplar Lane
Bro. Matthews
Golden Years Are Passing By Song Release
Will L. Thompson authors a new tune and chorus titled Golden Years are Passing By. The piece, from W L Thompson & Co of East Liverpool Ohio, is sold at 35 cents through music dealers. Thompson, famed for Gathering Shells, has sold nearly half a million copies of his compositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will L. Thompson
W. L. Thompson & Co
East Liverpool
William Brown Hanover Citizen Dies After Illness
William Brown, a longtime Hanover College janitor and respected resident, died yesterday at his home after a battle with tongue cancer. He was in his 67th year and leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brown
Hanover
Brown
Hanover College
Matrimonial Market Quoted With Several Pairings Listed
Clerk Shannon records a list of proposed marriages signaling improving times. Pairs include John A. McIntyre to IdaQ West and C H Lustig to Clara Foltz among others such as Theodore Paul to Melvina Monroe and J T McCoy to Mary R Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Shannon
John A. McIntyre
Idaq. West
C. H. Lustig
Clara Foltz
Theodore Paul
Melvina Monroe
J. W. Temperly
Kate Lyons
A. H. Close
Luda Moore
J. T. McCoy
Mary R. Scott
Dennis Dennis
Mary J. Brinkworth
E. Brandon
Levina Joyce
Jesse Phesants
Alice J. Blake
Frederick Rhitemeir
Julia West
Committee Finds Embezzlement by Jim Brennon
A report by a committee investigating Jim Brennon the Republican embezzler shows a deficit of 3576.98. Bondsmen are Republicans and financially responsible. The figures include cash on hand 4846.96 and bank cash 1363.65 offset by vouchers 4915.24 leaving a net discrepancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brennon
Lecture proposal on Madison from 1844 to 1652 in Indianapolis
Mr W W Wooten of Indianapolis proposes a lecture here on the 13th inst entitled Madison from 1844 to 1652 The synopsis cites the city 35 years ago the old lighthouse and public buildings The roster lists numerous local figures judges officials and names including Hendricks Taylor Bright and Stapp Also noted are the Crooked Creek flood the murder of Howard by Holtzclaw and various duels and political tensions Madisons golden era and local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wooten
Indianapolis
Madison
Court House
Banner, Courier
D. D. Jones
The
Banner
Marshall
Sullivan
Stephens
Glass
Dunn
Sheets
King
Markley
Chapman
Troxell
Daily
M. G. Bright
J. D. Bright
Hendricks
A. W. Hendricks
John A. Hendricks
W. C. Hillis
Allison
Hull
Thom
Crittenden
Walker
Eggleston
Cushing
W.G. Wharton
Gamaliel Taylor
Ford
Crooked Creek
Howard
Holtzclaw
Bright
Brough
Sproule
Social Science Association Organized in City School
At the high school last Saturday an audience of about fifty joined Mrs. Maria S. Brooks for the organization of a Social Science Association. Officers include President Mrs. Brooks ex officio, Vice President Miss Carrie Smith, Secretary Miss Mary Shrewsbury, Treasurer Mrs. Geo. H. Brown, and an executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria S. Brooks
State Association For
3D Congresional
W. W. Page
A. Stearns
Geo. H
Corresipontine Memsers
C. E. Walker
J. Y. Allison
J. R. Cravens
M. C. Garber Jr
Robert Cravens
Eugene Hay
Esq
Chas. Alling
A. AL. Shannon
Chas
H. Smith
W. B. Erskine
Jno
L.mcfetridge Jr
R. B. Hunt
John W. Shipley
Evecrep
Carrie Smith
Mary Shrewsbury
Geo. H. Brown
F. M. Kendall
S. E. Taylor
L. D. Cunningham
Nellie Hubbs
Steele & Price Introduce Unique Perfume Line
The firm of Steele and Price, long known for Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder and Special Flavoring Extracts, announces a new line of strictly unique perfumes, claimed to rival any in the country for excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele & Price
Dr. Price
Westminster Review reb published by Leonard Scott Co
January issue features Turkey Afghanistan and South Africa pieces analyzing recent events and causes. "The Russians in Turkey" exposes atrocities and Berlin treaty breaches, plus notes England's Asiatic empire strength. Also reviews on Dr Johnson biographies Cairoli family and Italian politics with contemporary literature criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Review
Leonard Scott Publishing Co
Barclay Street
N. Y
Turkey
Afghanistan
South Africa
England
Johnson
Boswell
Cairoli
Humbert
Benedetto Cairoli
London and British periodicals offered for sale
Leonard Seattle lists The London Quarterly Edinburgh Westminster and British Quarterly Reviews and Blackwall's Magazine priced at 4.0 dollars a year for any one or 15 dollars for all with postage prepaid by the publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Seattle
Barclay Street
N. Y
London Quarterly
Edinburgh
Westminster
Blackwaul
Harper’s
Harper's Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper’s Bazar
United States
Canada
Correspondence from InoraxaPolis on politics and officials
A Feb 22 letter to the Herald editor discusses Col. John P. Baird of Terre Haute, the Indiana bar, and politics. It notes legislative effort, apportionment hopes, and the GOP balance in the Senate. Gen. Manson, Auditor of State, receives a humorous card about his salary and Masonry emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Col
John P. Baird
Baird
Terre Haute
John Reade
Indiana
Senate
Major Gordon
House
Gen. Manson
Saddened Saluda Letter Reports Loss of Swan Brothers
In Saluda March 3 1879 report recalls John Swan and Tom Spencer drowning near DeHarrells landing while a Clifton steamer aided in rescue efforts. Eight sheep and oats aboard, one sheep saved. Families and community express deep sympathy for Johnny Swan and his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
Geo. Swan
Jas. Richardson
Trimble County
Swan
John Swan
Tom Spencer
DeHarrell
Clinton
St. Louis
Johnny Swan
Local Notes From LeExineron Scott County
February 24 brief from LeExineron Scott Co reports J B Mount leads a successful school with praise from Professor Drew. Church events include Rev John A Campbell in Queensville and Rev J H Blankinship at the M E Church. Dr Lathrop buys a dwelling, Frank moves to Cincinnati. Debating and circus entertainments recent. Mrs Johan G Chambers and Mrs Ciophy Fitch visiting Scottsburg and North Madison. TEM IZER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeExineron
Scott Co
the Herald
J.B. Mount
Drew
John A. Campbell
Queensville
Ind
Disciples of Christ
J. H. Blankinship
Kent
M. E. Church
Lathrop
Frank
Foster
Cincinnati
Johan G. Chambers
Scottsburg
Ciothy Fitch
W. Y. Monroe
North Madison
Izer
Unclear encounter at gate ends with missing lady
A student in distress wept in a room and asked Why. Miss- tg dear. A party was sent to the gate to locate the lady, who had retired indoors due to the chilly night. The incident ends with an uneasy note as the lady is found safe inside.
Kent Items in Kent Indiana March 3 1879
Mrs J M Golden remains very ill. The Hans J B still with us. Miss Saljig Cain and Mrs W F Chambe visit friends in Franklin Joho county. A vigilance committee visited a citizen last week, a method we do not approve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Golden
Hans J. B
Saljig Cain
W. F. Chambe
Franklin
Joho County
Regulations for Lent Observance and Local Commentary
The article lists Lenten fasting rules for adults 21 to 60 with exemptions for the ill, pregnant, workers, and others. It notes dispensation allows fresh meat on Sundays and select weekdays. It also reports editorials criticizing Sheriff Nugent for alleged assaults and discusses food adulteration claims by Dr. Angel, with a Boston society debate. The piece concludes describing Nevada Indians harvesting pine cone bread, detailing a festive harvest scene and the winter supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
San Francisco Bulletin
Hanover Local Notes from March 1 1879
Hanover reports Dr. Heckman remains ill Miss Maud Hume returns from abroad Students prepare for Burdette event Cupid pranks appear with a tin-pan serenade couple. A Hanover lady quotes a sweet dream to her lover and faints. the stressed lover hastily runs through town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Who Turpentined the Squirt Yesterday
A puzzle style reference asks who used turpentine on the Squirt yesterday, reflecting a playful line from the Star's brief column. No further details are provided about the incident or individuals involved.
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