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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1892
Page
7
Items note a marriage license issued to D Buchanan and Lizzie Dougherty. Additional snippets cover a fractured rib from a desk fall, a infant death, a boardinghouse purchase in Shelby Township, burglaries, a street lamp installation, funeral services, and local civic notes including a river editor's birthday and county business.
Fire crews responded at 8 o clock to a blaze in the cellar of the building once occupied by harness maker Charles Hage don on Main Street between Mulberry and Jefferson. Thick smoke poured from the hatchway as firefighters arrived. a nearby plug stream was used first. Debris in the cellar front caught fire in an unexplained manner but the flames were quickly extinguished with no material damage reported.
Marcus R. Sulzer announces candidacy for prosecuting attorney against Capt. A D Vanosdol. The piece extols Sulzer's popularity and wit, notes his past roles and connections, and contrasts his plain education with supporters’ hopes for his political rise.
The 1892 international collegiate oratorical contest in Indianapolis crowned Miss E Jean Nelson of DePauw University first for Industrial Freedom. E H Evans of Wabash took second with Saranavala the Monk of St Mare, while Elba L Branigin of Franklin claimed third with The Puritans.
A Herald special reports that in yesterday’s Washington county primary Jason B. Brown led with more votes than both rivals for delegates to the Congressional convention. Harrison county ballots were cast today and Floyd is set to vote on the 18th.
A summary of diverse items from Seymour and Madison including social notices, elections results, church revivals, and local industry plans. Mentions James Littrell and Anna Temple marriage, Hanover football team joining the state association, fruit crop prospects in Southern Indiana, world’s fair carpentry work, and a large Presbyterian church revival with 52 professions of faith. Includes remarks on a potential Madison canning factory and State Fair mile track construction.
Alexander Hockaday, born Oct 2, 1780 in Kentucky, is believed to be Indiana's oldest resident at 112. He recalls early Indiana history, walked a half mile daily to visit kin, and credits longevity to not taking medicine until after 100. He remembers General Harrison and the 1812 war. Ex-Governor Gray denies a presidential bid and seeks reelection as president. Divorce granted to Sid Conger’s wife with $1600 alimony. A 17-year-old daughter of blind George Marlett dies from trichina. Body of Wilbur Hamilton returned to Rockville after a fatal stabbing. Willie Myers, 10, near Muncie, perilously ill with lockjaw. J Shephard killed by train near Huntington.
Dr W A Heckard urges Madison readers to consider crownwork before extracting teeth. He extols three crown types, explains fixed versus removable bridges, and argues stationary bridges preserve natural teeth while keeping gums stable.
The Junior Order of United American Mechanics reports progress for a immigration restriction bill in Congress. Representative W A Stone of Allegheny expresses belief the measure could become law as labor groups like the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers push petitions.
In Marion Ohio on March 14 the mangled body of Jacob Rittershoffer a 36 year old German stonecutter was found in Evans quarry along the Columbus Hocking Valley and Toledo railroad track. Cause of death unknown with no relatives nearby and a possible love affair setback noted. A German letter and a German note mentioning a picture of his mother were found. body sent to local undertaker for burial. An ad for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup appears at end.
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