Horse bills and services offered for the season
Advertisers invite customers to print horse bills cheaply at their office with a range of horse and jack stock. Obituary notes Mr Jas Pocur of Hanover township died last Friday. Jon S Strunway Jr joined a top New Drexiem law firm. Townsend graduates from Ohio Medical College. The Paul Braun property was sold to Werte Berath. Thos MaSireny editor of the Western Citizen Indianapolis was in town last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Pocur
Hanover Township
Paul, Braun
Werte Berath
Notable Local Notices and Disturbing Events Across Town
A digest of scattered items reports John A. Crozier's health decline, a stranger Hickory Montgomery buried in Springdale, Capt. John P. Revans interred there, and a large rockfall blocking a railroad cut. Also noted are a visit by Premier agent for Indianapolis papers, a silk scarf prize at a lodge, Monroe Township politics, new subscribers to a Herald, a drowning at Carrollton wharfboat with fifteen yearly losses, a buzz saw accident at McKim & Co. furnitur e works, and a golden wedding near Kent with numerous gifts.
The Weekly Herald Subscriptions and Local News
The Herald offers yearly subs in clubs with prize incentives for largest clubs sent from outside Madison by June 1 1882. Agent needed for county post offices. Pastor Farner P. Surernerpung died in Indianapolis aged 26 of typhoid fever while aiding Bishop Chatard. Mrs Higgins removed by DeCourcey family to county alms house. Thomas S. Jones jeweler announces removal and guarantees repairs. Sheriff Kallis and officer Schleath arrested Charles L. Pagy and G W Morgan for thefts, jailed in Bedford. Readers urged to add names to regular lists for copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sf BO
Madison
Farner P. FE. Surernerpung
Indianapolis
Francis Silas Chatard
Kallis
Trimble
County
Schleath
Louisville
Irons
Charles L. Pagy
G.W. Morgan
Snyder Distiller
Lindsay Cooper
Bedford
Fight on the General Lytle Ends in Wounds and Rumors
On the steamer General Lytle last Thursday night a son of ex Governor Bishop and a Pittsburgh iron puddler argued over a punch. Bishop allegedly struck Sullivan in the neck and the puddler wounded Bishop in the left arm. The Pittsburgh man avenged with a glass to Bishop's head, causing heavy bleeding. Both parties were treated at Warsaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Lytle
Bishop
Pittsburgh
Sullivan
Ryan
Esquire Cravens Court Case Ends With Flight
In Esquire Cravens Court last week James Duncan had Michael Noon arrested for assaulting his daughter. Noon was fined five pounds and costs and appealed to the Circuit Court. Noon then had Duncan pulled for intoxication and the Squire ordered him to the county cooler. A chase followed as Constable Kennedy and Deputy Constable Dorsey pursued Duncan along Main street. He tripped near Third street and fell, still in jail paying his fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquire Cravens
James Duncan
Michael Noon
Noon
Duncan
Kennedy
James
Main Street
Oliver Dorsey
Dorsey
Jim
Property transfers listed for various townships and towns
Madison Patrick Howley to Mary Ann Verdon lot 31 M and K subdivision river block 11 Michael Ackerman to Joseph Brack 28 by 168 feet lot 40 old town Julius Hinsen and Ernest Rosen to Lorinda King parcel Todd hill east of the city 13 acres Madison township Lewis Bachman to Philomenia and John Stark 13.3 acres A W Pitcher heirs to Alvarado Hamel 47 acres Saluda township Floyd Sutherland to Anna A Rose 1 acre Lancaster township Rebecca French to Asa T French 40 acres Minerva Pattick heirs to Otho French 40 acres Republican township Elizabeth and George McKeand to Victor K Officer 39 acres Shelby township Mathias Smith by Sheriff to Antony Lotspeich 27k acres Monroe township John Geiman to Isaac Altizer 78 acres
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Patrick Howley
Mary Ann Verdon
Saluda
Floyd Sutherland
Anna A. Rose
Lancaster
Rebecca French
Asa T. French
Minerva _Pattick
Otho French
Elizabeth
George McKeand
Victor K. Officer
Shelby Township
Mathias Smith
Antony Lotspeich
Monroe
John Geiman
Isaac Altizer
Trial Bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery
People are invited to Heberhart's Drug Store to test Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat and lung ailments with a free trial bottle to demonstrate its value as a remedy. The advertised offer promises a full sized bottle would be worth a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Heberhart
Dr. King
Death of Pioneer Citizen Near Brooksburg at 69
Mr Fieya McKay longtime county resident died last Friday at his home near Brooksburg at age 69. Bright's disease of the kidneys was given as the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fieya McKay
Brooksburg
Bright
Salve advertisement and mayoral visit noted
The item announces a salve claimed for cuts and sores offered at 8 cents per box sold by GE Hebberhart and printed in the Sentinel. It also mentions a vivacious note about Madison Mayor Brashear’s visit as a delegate to the Knights of Honor Grand Lodge assembly this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GE Heberhart
Joopit' Bixshear
Madison
Mr. Brashear
Grand Lodge
Knights of Honor
Wanted: intelligent gentlewoman in Jefferson County townships
In each township in Jefferson County and at prominent points in neighboring counties on both sides of the river to gather and send in news items for the Weekly Herald. Address Herald Office Madison, Tad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson ‘County
Weekly
Herald
Adregs Herald
Madison, Tad
Shiloh’s Cure Offered for Sale by H C irth
An advertisement notes relief from croup whooping cough and bronchitis with Shiloh's Cure offered for sale by H C irth. The snippet suggests a period-era patent remedy pitch and seller name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
H.C. Irth
H.c.irth
For Sale Ad Promises Cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
An advertises Shi loh's Vitalizer guaranteed to cure dyspepsia and liver complaints. Sold by H.C. Firth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
H.C. Firth
Gentlemen's List Ad Letters and Democratic Committee Meeting
The letter list shows various named individuals and a note that unread ad letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office after one month unless called for. A Democratic Central Committee meeting organized in Anger's Hall with Captain Abbott as chairman and other officers elected, signaling readiness for campaign canvassing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anas
Mareauit
Sarah A Miller
America Moreton
Martha Adam
Mary J Phillips
Florence Rowlison
Mils Sophia Suiter
Nettie Steadman
Theresa Sehaffer
Lititia Thomas
Maggie T White
Democratic County Central Committee
Anger’s
Brashear
Hiram
Francisco
Joseph C. Abbott
Vincent Kirk
Fred Harper
Trassurer
M. A. Larnett
Electric Bitters Promises Quick Health Recovery
An old Tribune advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for bilious, deb1litated states with low spirits and poor appetite. It claims immediate benefit for a price of fifty cents and credits U. E. Heberhart as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
U. E. Heberhart
Horrible Accident at Paities Mill Leaves Carpenter Near Death
Lambert Biers, a 28 year old carpenter at Paities planing mill, suffered horrific injuries when caught in a belt on the main shaft during tool sharpening. His arm was torn from its socket, a leg broken, and severe head and shoulder injuries left him gravely hurt. He is under care of Dr J W Conway and is not expected to live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert Biers
Paitie
Younker
Main Cross Street
Biers
J. W. Conway
Death of Mrs Sarah Jane Hughes
Sarah Jane Hughes died at her daughter Mrs W B Sullivans Walnut street residence yesterday week. Born November 5 1815 she was 66 years 3 months and 23 days old. She lived in Madison since 1852 and was buried from Trinity M E Church after a long quiet Christian life. The family thanks friends for help during her illness and asks no flour deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Hughes
W. B. Sullivan
Walnut Street
Hughes
Wm. Merriwether Hughes
Louisville
Wm. M
John T. Hughes
Hiers
Major Hughes
Kentucky
Richard Franklin Hughes
Madison
Republican Delegates Conclude Madison Township Convention
Last Friday night Republicans held local elections to select delegates. By Saturday afternoon the convention lined up for ballots with Cochran leading in Trustee races and McClelland securing the Assessor nomination on the second ballot. McClelland and Ryker faced competition for Justice, while Phillips won Road Superintendent on the third ballot amid outside-city support. Some factions felt the ticket unsatisfactory and one defeated candidate threatened to run as an independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Court House
Samuel Cochran
Will A. Quigley
James H. Dorsey
Newton Bucknell
Cochran
Quigley
Dorsey
Scattering
John Mutchie
A. G. Ryker
James C. McClelland
McClelland
James E. Lewis
James W. Quinn
Justice of the Peace
Asa Goldsborough
Mathew Kennedy
Thos
F. Sinnott
B.S. Tucker
James BR. Carson
Robi. W. Phillips
Phillips
City Council Meets With Few Deliberations and Several References
The council chaired by Mayor Brashear with all members present except Mr. Foster, referred minor issues to committees. They ordered removal of lumber stacks on Ohio street and trimming of 10,000 locust trees north of Springdale Cemetery, plus extending new trees away from the southern cemetery wall. A petition for Main and Third streets stone flagging was referred. Tax relief for Mr. Phibbs due to flood damage was referred to the Auditing Committee, which found no authority to reassess after the Equalization Board unless an error occurred. Treasurer’s February receipts totaled 7,620,406 with a March 1 balance of 504.85. Other requests on High street and ferry access, and a correction for Mr. Greiner’s assessment were referred to Public Improvements. The body adjourned after routine bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brashear
Foster
Kyle
Ohio Street
Ewitch
Committee On
Mulberry
Kirk
Springdale
Gerathy
White
Springdale Cemetery
Treasury
C. A. Korbly
John Greiner
Ferry Street
Local Visit and Grocery Label Notes From Columbus
Mr. Cograp Kraor visited Columbus last week and a remark compares Mad icon to Columbus's age. Bramwell’s announcement is highlighted while some Harlem grocers label bags as Superfine Flour for thieves in stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cograp Kraor
Columbus
Cooney
Madicon
Remarkable Recovery From Bright's Disease In Rochester
A Rochester Democrat and Chronicle report recounts Dr Henson’s dramatic cure of Bright's disease after years of illness and failed treatments. Recounted witnesses include Dr Henson and H H Warner & Co, with letters from officials confirming the case's authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hechester
N. Y
Demnerzt
Chronicle
Benton
Wright
Warner
Henson
Pma. Wa
H. H. Warner & Co
C. Kt. Parsons
Rochester
Wa. Purcenn
Union and Advertiser
W.D. Suzart
Epward A. Frost
Monroe County
E. B. Ferner
Daxiey T. Horn
Lee J.M. Davy
Gutpress
Joan S. Morgan
Monroe Co
Tura “ Sibley
Ae W.C. Rowmey
Jomx Vax Voornis
Congreve
Caates B. Frren
Democrat and Chronicle
Living Church
Chicago
Loelerter Democrat and Chronicle
Dee
J.B. Benson
M.D
Bright
St.Paul’a Churca
A Political Primer Fragments on Stalwarts and Post Offices
A fragmentary political note contrasts Stalwarts with a post office demand, linking sentiment to Garfield’s presidency and political profit. The piece questions motives behind political supports and hints at violence as a drastic option if demands fail.
Rich Frenchman Tests Camel Roast Taste For Beef
A wealthy Frenchman paid 4000 dollars for a camel to roast and taste test. The prepared meat reportedly tasted like beef, according to the tale.
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S. S. More & Lot
MAE
J. R. Antle
College Hill Institute
Conte
J. G. Craven
A.M
Mary Craven
P.O. Addresy
Lancaster Viene Lo
Ind
Tee
Afasoric
Jones
S. M. Townsend
St. Wear
Lord & Thomas
Chicago, Ills
ET the Herald
Ostffice
Indiana
APRIB
Watt
Madison Township
Aston Lothspiecit
Madis
DE. P.juliay
Jesse Wagner
Republican Co Convention
Saluda Township
Consutineiowers
Louisville Olivette Company
Jons AS
Strunway, Jr
New Drexiem
Samunt Mvm. Townsenp
Ohio Medical College
X Fare Iy
Thros. MaSireny
Western Citizen
Tndianapolis
Pamodrats Rok
Saturdey
Matel
Jés.c.axaport
Chi’m
A. Barrett
Brooksburg Pike
Kentucky River
Apee
Mark Corvin
Trimble County
Wat. Watson
Hanover
Parsons
Kansas
Evening Mail
Muldoon
Odd Fellows’ Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Tue
Herbst & Collins
Mr. Herbet
Mr. Collins
Eorgy
John A. Crozier
Hickory Montgomery
John P
Jons
Indianapolis Telegraph
Volksblatt and Spottvogel
Ir City
A. B. Wood
Washington
Godga
Tae
Monroe Township
Leonard Spann
Henry Kable
Russell Wine
Smyrna
Township
Carrollton
Michael Garrity
McKim & Co
Forshes
B. P. Wiley
Kent
the Weekly Herald
Thomas S. Jones
HHL
the Great
Erman
Arena
ER & A
Vogeler der & Gos
Shilgh
H. C. Firth
Far
Saleby H
Firth
ANG
Ares
Craig & Brother’s
Shiloh Catarh Remedy
Llinois Timothy
Manigon, Jarrenson Co., Mp
Gentlemen's
John Burkes
John Benett
Win
Biasdoell
Dontan
Wo Ferlin
Wn Green
Chas Gordon
J—Franncis A Jones
KSBE
John W. Linck, P.M
Meeting of the Democratic Central
Ibig
City Council
Mr. Bramwell
Herrinl
Resurts
Paulie
Cleveland(o.) Uerald
N. Y. Democrat and Chronicle
J. B. Het Ion
M. D
Enothat
Ant
SAN
Henion
Foote
St. Pan's Church
Haillus
America
H. H. Warner
Dr. Henson
New Orleans
New York State Board of Health
5. A. Lattimore
Jeob
Dore Rocursrensh
Isake
Zens of
Dr Poots
H. H. Wapsen
Philadelphia Times
A. Tollar
Garfield
Entaller
Thos. S. Jones
Jeweler
Main Cross St
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