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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1880
Page
3
The Herald reports circulation across Jefferson and nearby towns aiding advertisers. Planned jail admissions, school leadership change, a Florida horse named Joe Rea, relocation of Dr Scuun to Saluda, and Rev Stamton moves to Quincy. Local mills reopen, road projects near completion, and bridge work progresses along J M I Railroad.
Mr A E Gibson of Fairmount bought the Washer farm three miles from the Michigan road. New boilers and full overhaul at Trow Co flouring mills. Bryan Birney sold his home Lofty to John Biggs of Cincinnati for about $1000. Richard Sarrers and Miss Fanny Tilford wed at Jeffersonville. Iron hand injury on ferry J C Abbott. James T Weis and Elia Monroe wed at Broadway Hotel. Parneey the Irish agitator declines Madison visit. B B M injunction case continued to April. Judge Berkshire possible. Revival at North Madison Methodist Church led by Rev J W Mellender. Joan F Mog rison of Terre Haute and Miss Maggie McAlister of Dupont wed at North Madison Ist inst. Todd case disposed by compromise. Inskeep heirs gain undisclosed bonus. City Clerk move yields certificates of 519 shares of stock pending.
The Tue Bedford Kentucky paper merged into the Milton Free Press which has been enlarged and improved. Local items note Alice R. Conway's marriage to David M. Taylor of Indianapolis and other community happenings from Hanover College to Carrollton and Trimble county peach crop investments. The March county commission session opened and will be reported next week. A storm caused damage, a steamer narrowly escaped sinking, and a crewman drowned at the Carrollton wharf.
The Knights of Pythias from this city traveled to Carrollton on Thursday evening aboard the ferry boat J. C. Abbott to confer the Amplified Degree of Third Rank on Olive Lodge members. Returning, the boat encountered a heavy storm and had to land and tie up. They did not reach home until 4 a m.
In the Republican judicial convention of Jefferson and Switzerland counties held Saturday at the courthouse Eugene G. Hay received the nomination for Prosecutor after three ballots. First ballot totals were Bellamy 6, Hay 10, Roberts 6. twelve needed. Second ballot Hay 11, Bellamy 6, Roberts 5. Third ballot Hay 15, Bellamy 7.
Dr L J Wilson returns from Ohio Medical College to set up in Schnabel's building Main Cross Street opposite Masonic Temple. He has taken over former Ennis rooms and is fitting up office and consultation apartments. Inprama Pouis JournnAL reports tragedy in Madison where Liz Howard niece of City Treasurer Howard was shot and killed by John D Simpson. Howard held a $2000 accidental life policy with Travelers Insurance Company which refuses payment claiming death was not accidental, prompting lawsuit.
A movement in Clark county aims to form a new Henley county from Charlestown Owen Bethlehem and Washington townships plus part of Jefferson county. Clark county covers 377 square miles with the townships totaling about 177. Support is expected from eastern Clarke County but requires a constitutional amendment in the bats.
Nellie Wilson, a thirteen year old, was abducted by her step-aunt Mrs Ella Pink from Madison and taken toward Kansas City with claims of mistreatment. Sheriff Nugent ordered Nellie detained upon arrival of Henry Hooker’s train, while Pink fled. A Columbus Democrat report describes Nellie’s account of being induced to leave home and hints at coercion and possible life of shame.
The council reports the finance committee borrowed 14000 for city operations. A guard fence is to be built on Telegraph road and a 64 foot stone wall to rise at Springdale Hebrew burial ground. Clerk burial permits pay set at 25 cents each. Treasury shows 1070 balance. An ordinance bans rough lumber handling to protect streets. Streets and alleys cleanup authorized.
Crescent City faced yellow fever fears as Major General J. B. Hood and his wife died. Ten Hood children faced a cold world. A charity subscription began but yielded little, and Hood’s Narrative of Personal Experiences was published by General G. T. Beauregard with proceeds to the Hood Orphan Memorial Fund.
A Gre was discovered in the Central Hotel store-room Wednesday evening about half past seven. It did not spread far and was quickly quenched. Pillows sheets and mosquito bars were destroyed.
The Democratic convention met at the courthouse on Saturday at 1 30 p m with Capt Kirk as presiding chair and Jac Cravens named chairman. John McGregor secretary, Jas Cochrane and C W Allfrey tellers, Fred Harper and Hiram Francisco judges. Nominations and ballots followed for Constables Justices of the Peace Township Assessor and Trustee with Mullen Bramwell and Hazards winning nominations in various townships.
A two person wedding occurred after county clerk refused a license until residency and age were proven. John F Baie and Belle Gaddis wed at the Terrell House by Esquire C B Herrod. A Scott county resident marriage hurdle is noted and a St Patrick's Day Irish relief fundraiser is planned with speeches by J W Fitzgerald and J W Linck.
Early Friday about 2 am a fire consumed Mr. Hiram Francisco’s house near Wirt. Thomas Bradley and family escaped. Bradley suffered severe burns. It’s the fourth Francisco house burned recently. Days earlier Marion Landers’ coop was robbed of chickens. David Hurtis was arrested Friday night as suspect and jailed. hearing with Req. Cravens moved to today.
Lint of letters remaining in the press office at Murdiso dated Monday March 8 1880 lists ladies first with initials and surnames such as Suzan Augustine Lucinda Ay B miss Hattie E Bear Anna Bush Cordovia Cash Ella Etta Cordrey Nancy Chadwell Emma Davis Melina Duncan Patrick Donlan Mary Dixon and many others. The gentlemen’s list follows with names including Jne Altizer G W Blake Jno Boyle Claytor Claflin Cassidy Chitwood Dorsey Davia Mason Davia Paul Demaree Fagan Golay Goldsmith Grahan (2) Gaumer Gray Green Gahlwaas Hammel Nughes Nussey Jaynes Jones Lockman Moore Muller Matheny Needham Newman Peevy Price Pfister Pratt Ryker Sumption Schwab Schwalmier Sleeper Sigle Standley Sowder Scotzki Shannon Sleeper Schnabel Jease Thomas Verdon White Bishop Marsden Monroe Steinberger Steinberger and Tulrp Class indices.
A sneak thief forced a plate-glass pane at Worth Brothers store after 10 p.m. and stole a small pistol and a cheap watch before escaping, pursued by Sheriff Nugent. The town also notes a successful school and society event netting 12. The drowning of a colored roaster on the Franklin dock is reported with no recovery. Local burials include Leo Gaunter and Mrs. Margaret Custer, with others departing for Albion and a minor fire alarm at Rev. Dr. Little's stable.
Obituary notices report Mrs. Jane Roberts of Shelby Township dying at her son in law’s home in her 74th year. Mrs. Mary Stantrap of Clinton county Mo. dies at Converse on the 26th of last month. Scott county Commissioners order jail construction question to be voted at April election. Jefferson County Sunday School Association to meet May 21 at Caledonia Church. Jonathan Curran, Owen County Ky., hanged himself Thursday morning. The Mayor has moved his offices to City Hall.
The Vevay Democrat reports J Charlton elected superintendent of Reform School at Plainville replacing James O Brien who wished to resign at end of term. Charlton, former Vincennes public schools head for seven years, may seek Democratic ticket for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
A gentleman reports that applying rabbit blood to tree trunks deters gnawing. The Riverside Press adds a remedy using chopped beef liver mixed with water to wash trunks high enough for rabbits to reach, claiming weeks or months of protection.
A reflective line notes that quiet acts of kindness toward animals are as admirable as hidden injustices are reprehensible, underscoring the value of unseen good deeds versus unspoken wrongs.
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