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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1879
Page
3
Herald Credit and Local News Briefs
The Herald reports Verson held town officer elections on the 10th. David Wixscort jailed for assaulting old man Ringwald last week. Mayor tried John Stackhouse for assaulting Mrs. Stickley. Council orders six thousand Jocust shade trees for Springdale Cemetery. Constables Smity and Taylor are general officers. Mr. Whiteman and family moved from North Madison to Kansas. The mother of Father Misse broke her neck at home in North Vernon last Friday. Mr. Wituras Morrow, father of Mrs. Charles Tait, is confined with lameness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springdale Cemetery
Misse
North Vernon
Wituras Morrow
Hanover Township
Charles Tait
Wm AlcCarty Fined for Trespass and Dog Killing
William AlcCarty of Milton township received a twenty four day jail penalty for trespassing and killing another man’s dog. The incident underscores local concerns over animal protection and property rights in the township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daggin
Wm. AlcCarty
Milton Township
Hunters Return From Four Months South Tour
Howard Gavitt and Charles W. Allfrey returned home Thursday evening after a four months hunting tour in the South. They enjoyed the trip hugely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Gavitt
Charles W. Allfrey
Sheriep Nugent Sentences Three Prisoners at Penitentiary
Sheriep Nugent escorted three prisoners to the penitentiary last Thursday morning. Megan received a three year term while Harding and Murray each drew one year sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriep Nugent
Megan
Harding and
Murray
Tenement Fire Burns on Central Avenue
A frame tenement owned by the late Thos Judge on Central Avenue was destroyed by fire Thursday morning, with estimated losses ranging from three to six hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, Judge
Central Avenue
Bondsmen Hand Over Brennen Defalcation Sum
The bondsmen deliver to Trustee Mr Cochran four thousand nine hundred fifteen dollars and sixty cents as Brennen’s defalcation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennen
Cochran
Rev's Thomeson and Speilman Lead Branch Church Meeting
Rev Thomeson and Speilman presided over a Monday night session at Branch Church. The meeting recorded twenty five accessions to the church, indicating strong congregation growth.
Difficulty at Ad vent Church in Volga settles
The trouble at the Advent Church in Volga Indiana has been settled. Reverend Fields of Jeffersonville conducted a protracted meeting there during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advent Church
Volga
Ind
Fields
Jeffersonvile
Suspect Held Over to May Term in Assault Case
Mantis Lavence languishes in the city hostile court. Held over to the May term for an assault and battery with intent to kill Peter Debando. Martin is described as an old-timer, noted for crookedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantis Lavence
Peter Debando
Martin
Chuck
Local Citizen Launches Venture Citing Better Prospects Elsewhere
Mr. Poisip J. Kany plans to start a business in Lamasco stating Mr. Kahn is a worthy neighbor and a good citizen. The note says business inducements elsewhere are stronger than at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poisip J. Kany
Lamasco
Kahn
Literary Club Formed at S S Moffett Residence
A historic literary club was organized at the home of Mr. S S Moffett last Friday night. The note ends with well wishes for success to the club’s members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Moffett
Dr Price’s Flavoring Extracts Praised by Prof Delafontaine
A certification from Prof M Delafontaine commends Dr Price’s Special Flavoring Extracts as strong and well made, bottled to full measure, with fruit coloring free of deleterious substances. The endorsement supports family use of the products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
M. Delafontaine
Infant prodigy Charley Gebest amazes at Major Simpson’s party
Mr R J Burpette was entertained by Major Simpson and family on Third Street. Prof Gus Gebest and family attended. Five year old Charley Gebest played piano and violin with remarkable skill, surpassing age. The infant musician performed until one o clock and left with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Burpette
Major Simpson
Hig
Third Street
Gus. Gebest
Charley Gebest
Olympus
Charley
Burdette Delights Burlington Audience With Mustache Lecture
Bardette's Lecture at Odd Fellows Hall drew a full house as Mr. Burdette delivered a witty talk on the Rise and Fall of the Mustache. The humorist likened to Mark Twain and De Witt Talmage, praising Burlington Hawkeye's praise of his pure originality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Laudette
Mark Twain
de Wit Talmage
Golconda
Mr. Burdette
Thomas McNeely of Henryville Tells Clark County History
Thomas McNeely aged eighty six of Henryville appeared at Jeffersonville's Commissioners' Court last Thursday. He has lived in Clark county over seventy years and recalls the memor able Pigeon Roost massacre where four Indians were killed in one day. He is a solid Democrat who voted for Gen. Jackson, drinks whisky, and chews tobacco. His father lived to 105, and his grandfather served as a stern-line catcher on Noah's ark, a detail he cannot fully substantiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McNeely
Henryville
Jeffersonville
Commissioners’ Court
McNeely
Clark County
Mr. McNeely
Gen. Jackson
Mr. McN
New Albany Woman Boosts Hanover College Bequest
According to the New Albany correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette Mrs Mary A Lapeley increases her will bequest to Hanover College to 20000 dollars and the sum or its real estate equivalent will be held by her executors Hon Jesse J Brown and Silas C Day of New Albany at the expiration of the legal period Indiana statutes allow The total bequests to Hanover College now approach ninety thousand dollars The will contest does not affect the specific bequests only the residuary legatees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Cincinnati Gazette
Mary A. Lapeley
Hanover College
Indiana
Liapaley
Jesse J. Brown
Silas C. Day
Death of Hanover College janitor Browns mourned
The Sun reports the death of longtime Hanover College janitor known as Janitor Brown on Tuesday morning. His illness was cancer of the tongue. His familiar Scotch face was a fixture of the Alma Mater for many years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Sux
Hanover College
Brown
Township physicians appointed by the Commissioners
The commission names a slate of township doctors including Dr. Matthews Madison, Dr. Penn Monroe, Dr. Casey Graham, Dr. Tevis Milan, Dr. Philips Saluda, Dr. Lewis Shelby, Dr. Reynolds Smyrna, Dr. McCoy Hanover, Dr. G B Lew Lancaster, and Dr. Sanderson Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Madison Township
Penn
Monroe
Casey
Graham
Tevis
Milan
Phillips
Saluda
Lewis
Shelby
Reynolds
Smyrna
McCoy
Hanover
G. B. Lew
Lancaster
Sanderson
Republican
Dr Price's Floral Riches Cologne Delights Gentlemen and Ladies
The fragrance gains wide notice among refined ladies and gentlemen and professional men. It is described as gratefully refreshing to invalids with a delicately rich and persistent odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Woollen Lecture Promised at High School Hall
The notice announces W. W. Woollen will speak at High School Hall Thursday evening on Madison and Madison from 1844 to 1852. The writer doubts anyone else could handle the topics and guarantees a pleasant engaging discourse. The lecture aims to be profitable for both reminiscence and newer readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Woollen
High School Hall
Madison and
Madison
Mai
Postmaster of Polk City Remains Jovial at Sixty One
Mr. Rona Doorrtree holds commissions from three Presidents as Postmaster of this city Polk Pierce and Buchanan. All of whom, together with Mr. Doolittle's endorser J. D. Bright, have passed away while the recipient at sixty one still enjoys good health and is as jolly as the youngest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rona Doorrtree
United States
Polk
Pierce
Buchanan
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Enduring Public Praise
Many years have passed since its introduction and its superiority remains proven. It is regarded by thousands as the only safe and reliable baking powder for wholesome light bread and biscuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Reward Offered for Recovery of Drowned Men Bodies
The friends of John H. Swan and Thomas Spencer, who were drowned recently, offer a $250 reward for the recovery of their bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Swan
Thomas Spencer
Wool Growers Advised on Best Wool Prep for Market
Maprsoy March 10 1879 a Herald note urges wool growers to wash clean burr wool and weigh it at home. Separate fleece-grown wool keep, combing wool oversupply means lower prices. Western mills skip combing and Eastern mills are overstocked. South down and medium wools may hold near last year’s prices. Madison’s wool market strong, prices likely liberal despite times. T. D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Times
T. D
In Memoriam at Hanover College
Hanover Ind March 4 1879 the faculty express affectionate respect for the late superintendent Mr William Brown who died after a long illness. He served 1857 to 1875 guarding the property and guiding the college with faithful service. The minutes note sympathy to Mrs Brown and that college exercises be suspended for his funeral. By order of faculty GEO C Heckman president Joan M Courter secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover College
Hanover
Ind
Wm. Brown
Brown
Geo. C. Heckman
Joan M. Courter
Sec’y
Mr John Adams Visits Columbus for Galvanized Iron Trades
Mr John Adams of Madison, a manufacturer and dealer in ornamental galvanized iron, is in Columbus to promote business. He is described as a solid citizen and a reliable contractor, with confidence in his ability to fulfill contracts. His card appears in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams
Madison
John
Adams
Mrs Brennen Denies Ballot Box Claim and Affairs Rift
Mrs Brennen denies the Madison ballot box stuffing accusation and forgives her husband for eloping with another woman. She declares disbelief of the charges and says she will deny everything. The Vevay Democrat notes the woman's firm stance amid headlines.
Orrs of Madison Ready to Visit Vevay
Mr. Arthur Orr of Madison announces his son Thomas will soon visit Vevay to explain matters further. The Orrs are described as reliable, liberal gentlemen who always do more than they agree to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Orr
Madison
Thomas
Vevay
Messrs. Orr
Vevay Reveille
When the swallows homeward fly coughs begin again
An old advertisement notes seasonal coughs and colds as swallows return. It touts Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as curing every case priced at 25 cents.
Montreal Keeps Streetcar Horses A Decade
The report notes that Montreal streetcar horses typically last about ten years while passenger use wears them out in roughly seven, reflecting transportation strain and animal workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Vast musings on women and a will trial scene
A lengthy, satirical fragment surveys women and gender roles with aphorisms, then recounts Warren’s dramatic cross examination in a Massachusetts will case. The lawyer exposes contradictions as the witness reveals a wafer instead of a candle, leading to conviction. The piece includes cultural references and humorous observations through archaic prose.
Breeding Pearls and Easter Eggs Through Ages
A Calcutta tale recounts twelve or thirteen pearls produced over forty years from one mother pearl and its offspring. The narrative weaves East Asian belief in breeding pearls with Easter egg symbolism and notes Church rites. The piece ends with moralAdvice about fair charges and cash business.
Zulus and Kaffir War in South Africa History Recap
The article traces the Zulus as a Caffre branch with early 19th century conquests under Chaka Dingan and Panda. It notes their military bands of a thousand, spans of power to Natal’s border, and Boer resistance altering their expansion. It also includes a curious digression on a Chalybeate spring battle and a pet dog fashion piece from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Chaka
Natal
Dingan
Panda
Dhaka
South Africa
Transvaal Republic
Kaffirland
Cetywayo
The
New York Home Journal
Stock Offering Sealed by Directors at Ol Montz
A new stock series was issued by the directors of Ol Montz to secure a share before the issue sells out. The announcement urges investors to act quickly as remaining shares are expected to be taken rapidly.
Beechee's German Syrup Described as Life Saver
The ad warns of yearly cold driven deaths and claims Beeche's German Syrup prevents fever lung trouble. It touts Boschee's German Syrup as the greatest throat and lung remedy with many bottle sales and endorsements from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beechee
Boschee
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Speedy Lungs Relief
advertising claims urge readers with coughs colds asthma bronchitis or throat lung complaints to visit J B C F Harper's Drug Store in Madison for a free trial bottle or a one dollar regular bottle of Dr Kings New Discovery, citing hundreds of cures and superiority over other medicines.
Consumption Cure Recipe Offered Free by Retired Doctor
An elderly physician who has left practice and holds a vegetable remedy formula from an East India missionary offers to mail the cure free of charge. He claims it speeds recovery from consumption bronchitis and other throat and lung ailments as well as nervous debility. Requests for the recipe should include a stamped self addressed envelope and paper name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
Hag
W. W
Sherar
Powers’ Block
Rochester
New York
Salve ad for skin ailments by Tarper Madison
An advertised salve promises to treat cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chapped hands and other skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded at 25 cents a box sold by J E C F Tarper Madison. August 37
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. C. F. Tarper
Madison
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. S. Moffett & Son
the Herald
Jefferson
Verson
David Wixscort
Ringwald
John Stackhouse
Stickley
Smity
Taylor
Mr. Whiteman
North Madison
Kansas
Bardette
Maprsoy
Columbus Democrat
Faikx PaNuEs
Fdaho
Lucy Stone
Arma
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Boston
Chicago
Warren
London
Calcutta
Vass
Royal Army
John Grant
Amboyna
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Paul
Chalybeate
Auburn
Owl
Duck Stark
Lewiston (Me
Ol. Montz
Steele & Price
Mantrs
St. Louis
Cincinnati
C. C. Cornett’s
East Main Cross St
Madison, Ind
A. D. Vanosdol
Attorney At Law
Court House
Main Cross St
Alling, Lodge & CO
Madison, Ird
Belfont
A&wly
Dehler
J. G. Diederich
Christ, Kraut
West Main Cross
É&E
Dehler & Diederich
State OF Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit Court
John J . Craig
Henry Craig
John W. Benefiel
A. L. Shannos
W. IL Matthews
Dep
Cl’k. Chaniys
A. Kersy
State of
James Brooke
William Shadday
Jonn McGregor
Backlen
Chew Jackson
Byy
W.W. W. Woollen
Indianapolis
High School
City
Fred. Wehrle
J. E.C. F. Harper’s
Rogers
J. D. Schmidlap
Foster & Calloway
W. D. Wells & CO
R. J. Fields
W. H. Rogers
Great West
R. P. Gahr
Second Street
Mulberry
West
P. Cosby
Law and Planing Mills
BOX Factory
P.um St
Depot
Madison, Mnd
Ju, M. & J. Railroad
Jeffersonville, Madison & lLnodianapoke Railroad
Nand
N. Mail
Columbus
South Accommodation
Columbnea
Vernon
Louisville
Hare
W. N. Rogers
A. Anderson
Worace Scott
U. S. Mail Line
Lytle Asc
Williams & Barton
Louis A. Sherley
Pike
Thomas Sherlock
Carrollton
Louisville Packet
Maggie Pharyper
R. Wumphrey
J. M. Giurxnen
Ieaves
Aniseville
Williams, Barton & CO
Daily Mails
Ohio
Tadjanapalis
Po. Oo
Stony Point
Mud Lick
Prvantsburg
Rexville
St. Magdalene
New Marion
Titusville
Canaan
Haney’s
Barbouraville
Versailles
Manville
Moorefield
Home
Craig
Long Run
Kent, Graham, Volga
Cresswell
M. C. Garber
Simeres
Orr
North Vernoy Plains
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