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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
8
The article records a string of social mentions from Dupont and nearby areas, listing residents, visits, church events, and local chatter. It notes Mrs. Love and others visiting, relatives gathering, and school and church activities, with occasional references to nearby towns and institutions. It ends with a Red Cross fundraising effort tied to Lincoln's birthday and a governor’s handling of the proceeds.
Tom Tucker of Louisville pleaded guilty to a charge of gross indecency with a minor. A 12 year old girl, taken from a home by the defendant, testified to the court that she had been his victim. The judge sentenced Tucker to not less than two nor more than twenty years in the penitentiary. The case is noted for its rare medical record of a girl becoming an mother at a young age.
The Charlestown town case proceeds in circuit court with a dispute over a deceased father’s will and disputed titles. Provisions involve months of prior deeds and settlement actions, with legal steps to clear a title and resolve ownership among heirs and challengers.
A woman wearing a red sweater was nearly gored by an infuriated bull near Bonita when a passerby named Miss Pair intervened. The bull charged toward her as she fled toward a junction. Shots were fired during the commotion but the animal was restrained and the rescuer aided the victim, who was taken to Denver for treatment.
In Viweea Waphee a claim emerges that a woodpecker caused a water supply issue prompting a municipal review. Engineers investigate depth of water and valve readings while residents seek relief after alleged equipment mismanagement and delayed water restoration.
Fragmentary text describes a boy named Goldstein afflicted with leprosy, his family and community under siege by disease and social stigma. Authorities faced a stalemate as containment measures and isolation efforts faltered, with references to university help and public response amid fear and moral panic.
Readable fragments show wholesale market quotes for grain and poultry. Wheat and corn prices, meal and bran rates, live poultry and turkeys offered with per hundredweight and per bushel figures. Dated items and vendor names appear alongside assorted livestock prices and hay buying figures.
Public legal notice in Indiana Territory for Terrersan County Court of Madison presiding over a quiet title case. Defendants named include Byrars Menios and heirs of multiple Monroes with unknown heirs listed. Notice directs appearance by May in Madison to contest the suit, with clerk and attorney details provided.
The obituary notes the death of Joseph Downey of Noble County on December 26, 1615, with survivors including his children Joseph C Downey and Mrs Nisole Straub, seventeen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. It mentions church affiliation with the old school Baptist church at Rochester, and lists songs performed at his request. The notice also expresses gratitude to friends and the Dupont Baptist church and Brother Burnsworth.
An old advertisement repeats Castoria as a trusted remedy for infants and children with a claim of over 39 years in use. The piece includes pseudo medical language and references to a signature, while interleaved with unrelated quotations and a light social rumor about a Tallie Tomer elopement in a New Orleans newspaper style.
Quote from Mr Meekton highlights strong interest in the women suffrage proposition. He notes expectations that women will vote and ponders how Henrietta might influence or challenge opposing women, reflecting public curiosity voiced in the Washington Star.
Prisoners at Beeachlorer jail faced complaints from their wives who accused officers of improper conduct while sheriffs tried to calm the scene. The dispute led to resignations as the men were pressed to defend their honor and justify duties at the courthouse.
An 19th century medical ad warns against mercury remedies and promotes Mall's Catarrh Cure by I J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio taken internally. Claims cure fights blood and mucous surfaces. Includes testimonial offer and price per bottle with Druggists selling Hall's pills for constipation.
The undersigned appointed by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Indiana as administrator of the estate of Dosceph Dowesy of Jefferson County deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent. Curtis Marshall attorney. March 8, 1915.
The executor Browder Luckett has been validated as executor before the Clerk of the Jefferson Circuit Court. The estate of Mary Virginia Gackett of Jefferson County is claimed to be solvent. Curtis Marshall, Attorney. February 25, 1915.
Shuigvrison authorities report a $24 257 gain described as the greatest in the institution’s history. Spring term activity at Goulds is blamed for a high influx of arrivals as the year advances. Indiana Association will meet in November with representatives from 790 flower concerns and related groups expected to attend. The Commercial Club and Munic florigig will host a reception for guests.
Prices and market notes for grains and livestock loaded from Indianapolis listing cash prices for wheat oats hay and cattle. It notes receipts and ranges for steers heifers and cows plus a report on George Adrian of Jackson township in Cambridge City injured by a dog and suffering from blood infection and pneumonia.
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