Local notices and civic items from Trimble and nearby regions
Notices cover ads and job work offerings, local funeral of Baxter Mayfield, a protracted church meeting in North Madison, and plans for a woolen factory in Vevay. Also recorded are a church call to Danville, a chicken theft hearing for Harpis and Walters, a Covington marriage, Building Association earnings, J M L Rail line schedule change, a patent suit with Koester, Young Men’s Society officers, and a sunset obscuration event with a planetary sighting in the region.
Local notes and incidents from Smyrna township and Madison area
Dr. Wine of Smyrna township was severely cut on the head by a falling limb. Sur’r Smart partly reversed a long-standing rule on township trustees serving as school teachers. Attorney Jupee J. R. Troxe was found dead at the Lahr House in Lafayette, likely from an asthma–gas accident. Ma. R. F. Talman seeks to establish a Madison telephone exchange. system requires fifty subscribers and $48 yearly rent. A difficult surgical removal of the upper jaw was performed in Shelby township. Hanover College spring exhibitions are set for March 23–24, with notable speakers and strong citizen support urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wine
Smyrna Township
Jupee J. R. Troxe
Lahr House
Lafayette
Ma. R. F. Talman
Jackson & Co
Madison Telephone Exchange
Talman
Mary M. Jackson
Shelby Township
Dre. Dawson
Cincinnati
Kearns
Covington
J. R. Lewis
Hanover College
Madison
Hood Orphan Memorial Fund
United States
New Orleans
Morocco
Levant
Turkey
Jefferson County Agricultural Society Sets Next Fair Dates
The board met at the sheriff authority and fixed the next fair for September 7 to 11 if dates do not clash with neighboring counties. No games of chance allowed on grounds. John Ritchie named Marshal. Gam Taylor motions a committee to seek new special premiums beyond prior lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Agricultural Society
John Ritchie
Gam. S. Taylor
Fire Destroys Cunningham Starch Factory at Vincennes
On July 29 1879 the J H and J A Cunningham starch and glucose works at Vincennes was burned. The Cunninghams sue the E T H Railroad for 200000 alleging sparks from a passing locomotive caused the fire, in Knox County’s largest suit. Mrs Mock aged fifty of Otter Creek near Napoleon died after accidental self immolation from a cigarette and burning garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
J. H
J. A. Cunningham
Vincennes
Messrs. DeWolf & Chambers
Cunninghams
E. & T. H. Railroad Company
Knox County
Qoscoop
Mock
Otter Creek
Napoleon
Nat Dal
Fawn selects grand juries and county contracts in 1880
The article lists two six month Grand Jury appointments for 1880 and 1881 with named jurors from Madison and Graham townships, notes cancellation of pre 1875 orders, records a beef contract for the County Asylum, audits the Auditor’s salary and a population excess deduction, and reports liquor licenses granted to several named individuals and establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Guthrie
Madison
Wm. Stapp
Reuben Walker
Lancaster
Ren. B. Williams
Henry Wallace
Graham
John Wiggam
Holly Austin
Thomas Craig
Alexander Rameey
Hanover
Philip Speilman
Smyrna
Lorenzo D. Daily
Milton
Allah Wright
Jane
Jose
Chris. Metzheuser
County
Supreme Court
Messrs
Charles Alling
R. B. Craig
C. A. Korbly
Madison & Brooksburg
M. C. Brahaney
Joseph Zeizer
Anthony Lottspeich
Christian Krout
Conrad Krout
George H. Schmidt
Continental Hotel
Michael G. Heid
Scaaible Place
Democratic caucus names officers and delegates in Milton township
The Milton township Democratic meeting at Solomon's Branch Schoolhouse elected James Monroe chair man J R E Pheasant secretary and A M Gray assistant secretary Delegates to the Congressional Convention were Josephus Manville and Wm 8 Turner with Squire Martin and Isaiah Brooks as alternates For the Judicial Convention George Danner and John Rogers were delegates with Andrew Sample and Jesse Coleman as alternates Thos H McKay was nominated township trustee Chas Grebe justice of the peace George Danner assessor Maberry Neal and Augustus Smith constables Delegates to the county convention were Thos H McKay A M Gray Chas Grebe Wm Hawkins Wm Shadday E D Sample Jas Brivley James Monroe Wm Turner Alternates were Hump Brooks James Neal Marion Joyce Squire Martin 8 Green J L Vernon J S Manville J R E Pheasant Wm Bishop The convention endorsed Thos A Hendricks for President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Township
Solomon’s Branch
James Monroe
J. R. E. Pheasant
A. M. Gray
Josephus Manville
Turner
Squire Martin
Isaiah Brooks
George Danner
John Rogers
Andrew Sample
Jesse Coleman
Thos. H. McKay
Chas. Grebe
Maberry Neal
Augustus Smith
Wm. Hawkins
Wm. Shadday
E. D. Sample
Jas. Brivley
Supreme Court declares widow property tax exemption unconstitutional
The court on the ninth held the 1872 law exempting five hundred dollars of widow property worth over one thousand dollars unconstitutional. Judge Biddle notes taxation must be uniform on all real and personal property regardless of domestic relation status. The decision questions the eighth clause of the 1872 act as potentially void.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Biddle
Cooley
Maryland
N. J
Hilliard
Senator Garfield Declines Hanover College Commencement Address
Senator Garfield could not attend to address the Hanover College literary societies at the approaching commencement. Dr. H. J. Wilson of Alleghany Seminary was named alternate and invited to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Hanover College
8. J. Wilson
Alleghany
Penn.) Seminary
M.S. Counter
Logansport
Philalathean Society
Lute Pence
Warfield
Kansas
Union Literary Society
Mrs Marie Apnereen, 81, Dies. Buried From St Mary's
Mrs Marie T Apnereen aged 81 mother of the late Simon Abberger died at the home of her daughter in law Mr Abberger on Sunday afternoon last. She was buried from St Mary's Church on Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie T. Apnereen
Simon Abberger
8. Abberger
Mysterious disappearance of Belle Hall sparks search
Jeffersonville dispatch reports Miss Belle Hall, ward of Mr Swaan, vanished after leaving a Lexington house for a Louisville train. A man named Ray seen with her. guardians hold her money from Monroe in Jefferson county. Friends scour Louisville and Tryas area for clues, unsure of her fate.
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Jeffersonville
Cincinnati Enquirer
Taylor Swanani
Wells
Tryas
Seflerann County
Clark County
Belle Hall
Swaan
Lexington
Scott County
Louisville
Ray
Miss Hall
Iss Hall
Monroe
Jefferson County
Tames Taft
Tryus
Young Ray
Capt
D. P. Monroe
Law Reorganizes City Water Trusts in Indiana
Indiana legislature enacts a law requiring water works trustees to be elected in May for Madison and to govern the water works with full authority. Trustees appoint staff, fix rates, and handle finances with limited city council power. Also notes diplomas for Hanover College and Union Literary Society speakers, a Democratic county committee meeting, and Sunday school statistics for Jefferson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lsst
Indiana
Madison
Railroads Tickets to any point in the Great West
Advertising short line O and MK route offers tickets to any western point. Sold by R P Gahr agent, with F and M Insurance Co office on Second Street between Mulberry and Wrest in Madison Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
R. P- Gahr
Second Street
Mulberry and Wrest
Madison
Ind
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S. S. Mopem & SO
S. S. Moffett & Son
Madison, Madians
Madison Township
Truster
William M. Bramwell
FR Assessor
Thomas
Mullen
Benjamin Fisher
Daniel B. Claflin
Jesse D. B. Taylor
Alexander Tyrrell
Herald
Jefferson
Tne
Switzerland
Sutras Garewoop
Bedford
Cliftybottom
Baxter Mayfield
Trimble County
North Madison Baptist Church
W. Y. Monroe
Vevay
Kh. T. Martinews
Danes Srrrce
New Albany
Presbyterian Church
Danville
Jos. Harpis
George Walters
Esq. Cravens
Max. Groves Davis
Covington, Ky
Charlotte Coates
John Coates
City
W. H. Simpson
Building Association No. 8
Indianapolis
Koester
Harry Thompson
Koehler
Thompson
Young Men’s Society of Christ Church
Frank M. Harper
Edward Bradley
Lyman V. Woodell
Jacob Eberle
Sur’r Smart
Charles K. Ward
J. Elvin
J. H. Matthews
Madison Povinek
Lee
George Lewi
B. Lewin
Shelby
A. H. Phillips
Saluda
Thos. Sanderson
Repub
W. A. McCoy
B. A. Penn
Fomroe
J. H. Reynolds
T. BR. Cave
Pryas
D. W. Fisher
Tsar St. Patrick’s
Madison Guards
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Fair Play Fire Company
Washington Fire Company
Western Fire Company
Walnut Street Fire Company
Odd Fellows
St. Peter’s Society
German Aid Society
St. Ludwig Society
Knights of Pythias, Foresters
Knights of Honor
Good Samaritans
Catholic Knights of America
St. Patrick’s Benevolent Society
Red Men
Main
Main Cross Streets
Columbus Republican
Marietta Donahew
A. Burns
Philip Donahew
Col. Stansifer
Union Literary Society of Hanover College
I. B. Morse
C. R. Wilson
C. A. Smith
G. P. Smith
R. B. Milroy
Montgomery
Gaylord
W. J. Milroy
Fisher
Rushton
Monroe Township
Taylor
Demaree
Craig
Scott County Circuit Court
Democratic County Central Committee
Anger
Joseph T. Brashear
Hiram Francisco
Fred. Harper
L. C. Jones
New York
R. B. Craig’s
Craig & Brother
Diamond Iron
Kalamazoo
Alling & Lodge
Mab
East Main Cross Street
Sanxay’s Block
Arcade Boot and Shoe Store
A. Hamburger
West Fifth Street
Ohio
Hood's Great Book
J. B. Hood
Confederate States Army
the Hood Orphan Memorial Fund
G. T. Beauregarva
G. T. Beauregard
Hood “Memorial Fund
Nobby
Ferd
Klein's
Monarch OF
Pfamerican
West Main Cross Street
Madison, Ind
F. S. Andrews
WM. B. Roberts
Roberts Brothers
Grocers
East Main Cross ST
Madison, Mnd
Boots & Shoes
John Braun
Bmalberry Street
Yehemite Pepe
Western Hotel
Henry Niesse
Wear and
Ohio Streets
Oper
Israel Fowler
William 8. Demaree
Gam. S. Taytor
L. J. Wilson
Schnabel
Oppodie
Isdtana
Craic & Brother's
Wikiodolesale and Retail
Anderson County
Bourebon Whissity
Cratg & Brother
John Adams
East Main
WM. Resof & CO
W T. Friedley
Resta
Mawonk
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