Westbound departure sizieth county residents report
Twenty two citizens from Jefferson County left for the West last week. The county continues to see population increases as it grows. Mr. Josephus Manville of Mil Township suffered a paralytic stroke last week and is not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Josephus Manville
Miltownship
Ald. Stephenson
San. Taevnts
Kaintick
Albert Buedy
Cincinnate
Burglary Intercepted at Walter 5 Roberts Home
Burepars entered the suburban residence of Mr. Walter 5. Roberts but were interrupted by the arrival of Mr. W. Nothing was taken. Miss Minnie Truax, daughter of Mr. E A Truax, plans to depart soon for the Island of Ceylon as a missionary under Presbyterian Church auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burepars
Walter 5. Roberts
Minnie Truax
E. A. Truax
Island of
Ceylon
Presbyterian Church
Madison County notices and local items in brief
A mixture of local notices, business items, and obituaries. Subscriptions for Kendall's Horse Book offer one year at 150 dollars with discounts for larger clubs. a prize system ties to club size, advance payment required. Personal items include Ayer's Pills and Dr King’s New Discovery calls. Local deaths include Mrs. Roxy Mickie of North Madison and Dr. Philander Leavitt of Acton, with other community notes on roads and iron fronts.
Calcutta Fishing Poles Sold by John G. Moore's
An advertisement notes Calcutta fishing poles offered by John G. Moore's shop. Also mentions relief cures for coughs and bronchitis and promotions by H. C.irt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
John G. Moore
Electric Bitters lauded as remedy for multiple ailments
The advertisement urges Electric Bitters as a reliable cure for stomach and liver complaints kidney and urinary issues. It notes a fifty cent price and supplier C. E. Heberhart. Other notes discuss warming stables for horses and pruning trees to improve growth in fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Heberhart
Indian physician from New Albany to study at Hanover College
Dr Tadapaly Veeragava Roy, a native of India and resident of New Albany, Ind, visited the city last Saturday. A physician and minister, he plans to complete studies at Hanover College and may return to India to preach as a Christian minister after years of conversion. He intends to practice medicine in our city every Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadapaly Veeragava Roy
India
New Albany
Ind
Hanover College
Wanted readers for Jefferson county weekly Herald
Classified notice seeks intelligent reliable residents in Jefferson and neighboring counties to gather and send news items for the Weekly Herald. Advertises address for Herald Office in Madison and promotes Shilonh’s Cough and Consumption Cure sold by H. C. Firth with a guaranteed cure claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
H.C. Firth
Tady
Inedch Township
Jefferson County
Pointeche
Borkisildsafihe
Iver
Herald
Adress Herald Office
Mad‘feon
Shilonh
H. C. Firth
Madison City Council Adopts Budget and Notes Delinquent Taxes
The Madison City Council met with Mayor Brash presiding and discussed public improvements including a Main Street crossing. Reports covered cemetery tree-planting in Springdale, delinquent taxes, and tax payment disputes. The graduating Madison High School class of 1882 was announced with twelve named seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison High School
Katie E. Cochrane
Hallie E. Bright
L. Agnes Sanxay
Fannie Vail
Kitty L. Alling
Annie Cosby
Nettie Hurlbut
Coral Cross
Stella Stanley
Hattie Joyce
Ella Early
Chas
B. Allison
Elmer Scott
County Commissioners Courts Session Actions and Appointments
The County Commissioners Court met March 6 and sat nine days through March 15. They refused bills from Wilstach Baldwin Co for stationery, A Austermule for rent, W H Rogers Co for vaccine virus, and Oscar Trige for asylum superintendent settlement. Wm B Burford’s stationery bill was continued for closer review. Wm Kahn won a one year fresh beef contract for the county asylum at seven cents per pound. Boundaries of the fifth precinct near Kirk's stable were adjusted to include voters on Walnut street. New voting precinct inspectors were named for Madison Township and Shelby Township, and one for Milton Township. County orders totaling 26,728.49 paid in prior three months were cancelled. Physicians for townships were listed with salaries. Several residents granted liquor licenses. The board ordered paupers entitled to relief transferred to the county asylum, and township trustees instructed to enforce. An annual one year telephone line subscription for county use was authorized at 12 per quarter, to be kept in the Sheriff’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brash‘ear
Committee On Cemeteries
Springdale
Wm. E. Hammel
Heck
Charles David
Howard
Pat Rogers
Geralty
John Greiner
Greiner
Wilstach
Baldwin’ & Co
Cincinnati
A. Austermule
W. H
W. H. Rogera & Co., For Vaccine Virus $330; Oscar Trige
Wm. B. Burford
Indianapolis
Wm. Kahn
Kirk
Bals
Walnut Street
Madison Township
Aaron Hawkins
Joseph Thomas
William ‘Wintere
Vincent Cravens
Harry.c. Kyte
Peter Cosby
Wm. .Cordrey
Thompson Wray
Milton Township
Wm. J. Lanham
Shelby Township
Daniel H. Demaree
Conrad Kraut
Peter Miller
Sylvester Younker
George Greusling
Christian Kraut
George H. Schmidt
Madison area property transfers listed in tax deed records
The notice lists numerous property transfers in Madison and surrounding townships including Old Town blocks, Mill Street frontage, Scott's Garden parcels, and multiple farm parcels. Transfers show grantors such as Robert Genter, Mary Ann Selig, Dominick Gentér, Thomas Graham, and James A. Jackson with parcels ranging from 4 acres to 100 acres, plus several 40 to 168 foot lots in Old Town and river blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Madison
Isaac Winkler
Marcus R. Sulzer
Old Town
Robert Genter
Mary Ann Selig
Scott’s Garden
Domnick
Nancy Ann
Ogden
Mary 8
Townsend
Mary E. Aacher
Adolph Schmidt
Joseph Brackhauzer
Dominick Gentér
Frank F. Genter
Isabella Smock
Annie F. Miller
Mill Street
Main Cross
Third
Jeff
S. E
Elizabeth
Wm. Sprain
Will H. Baker
Sarah A
Elnora Black
Wm. Cordrey
Main Cross Street
Daniel Monroe
Wa ‘Brenner
Thomas Graham
Marcus C. Brigden
North
Shelby
George Harper
George R. Harper
Grahan
John L. Blake
James D. Robertson
Republican
James A. Jackson
Wm. H. Mongomery
Saluda
Julia A
Daniel P. Monroe
Amy
Wa. Dunn
Martha Charles
Andrew H. Phillips
Thomas M. Weaver
Allen D. Weaver
James King
Lancaster Township
Albert Abbott
Bridget Center
John A. Hamilton
E. R. Wilson
Smyrna
Jacob Hasfurder
David Mouser
James Lochlyter
Jesse W. Marshall
Desperate cut and stab affray on Hanover Pike injures man
Last Thursday afternoon a serious stabbing occurred on the Hanover pike near the city when Isade Collina and his companions quarreled with John Jenkins a fisherman. Jenkins cut Collins in the stomach and fled. Collins was treated at his mother's home by Dr Forshee who noted a dangerous wound near the stomach and breastbone. Jenkins remains at large believed to be in Kentucky. Both men are about 23 or 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bitterman
Wm. Dunn
Vicksburg
Miss
Leonard Edward Klein
Leonard Klein
St. Mary’s Church
Philander C. Leavitt
Marion County
Acton
Hanover
Isade Collina
Collina
John Jenkins
Jenkins
Collins
Weat Third Street
Forshee
Kentucky
Will Levy
Waa
C. B. Rechat
Budh
Garrett murder trial in Jennings Circuit Court
Oscar M. Garrett stands trial for hiring a felon to shoot John M. Watton of Decatur county. Jury of twelve seated, seven women among witnesses, with Col. John S. Scobey and David Overmyer for defense and John D. Miller Ed P Ferris and W G Holland for prosecution. Garret appears calm though faced with possible death sentence. Frazier the shooter testifies plainly. case widely watched in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar M. Garrett
Frazier
John M. Watton
Decatur County
Jennings
Wm.h. White
Jesse H. Grimstead
Ambrose Hamrick
Henry Sullivan
Henry
Arnold
Taylor Johnson
Henry Haasomer
James Kelly
James H. Hoole
James Neel
James Peterson
Garrett
Bungeye
Rainstorm Devastates Lancaster Township Area
A severe rain storm hit the vicinity last Saturday between seven and eight pm lasting about twenty minutes. Fences were carried away and fresh plowed ground washed deep by the solid downpour. Thomas Clegg plans to move to Ohio to take a former gate-keeper position on the Montgomery pike near Cincinnati. Local politics see D H Fish running as an independent for Trustee while J W Flanders is noted as a popular figure. Lancaster township Democrats met on the 18th to nominate D McJohnson for Assessor Nicholas Forte for Road Commissioner CF Ogden and S J Pitman for Justices W W McDonough for Constable. no Trustee candidate was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Clegg
Ohio
Montgomery
Pike
Cincinnnati
D. H. Fish
J. W. Flanders
Lancaster Township
D. McJohnson
Nicholas Forte
Ogden
S. J. Pitman
W. W. McDonough
UNDS
Editor's note on Board of "Vater" in Herald
Letter from Mapison dated March 13 1882 addresses the Herald regarding the Board of Vater and related commentary in the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapison
Board of ‘“Vater
Herald of
Convention Notes And Local Party Rumbles In Creham
A fragmented report from Creham describes Democratic and Republican party meetings with tentative ticket selections for the April election. Dismissed concerns include a permanent chairman and secretary, while a faction predicts a fifty vote majority for the Republicans.
New Washington Auction of Peach Orchards and Local Departures
NEW WASHINGTON reports Argus Dean notes peach crops remain safe and a new large orchard is being put out. County offices draw aspirants including Prof. A. CG Goodwin and Reuben Daily. Sickness appears in the area with residents listed as ill and several departures to Kansas, Colorado, Terre Haute, and Tenmea. The Eagle Hollow lighthouse crew is in transition with U.S. Adams in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus Dean
A. CG. Goodwin
Reuben Daily
the News and Democrat
Death of a Prominent Young Man in Vevay
The piece reports the death of C B Rechat in Vevay with funeral by the I C Q O F and a large community tribute. It notes local figures such as Dr A P Ormsby forming a medical partnership, Gus graduating from Ohio Medical College, Charlie Melcher joining A B Schenck & Son, and eight prisoners awaiting the May term. Budh is remembered as a beloved local figure and his family receives community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herala
A. *P. Ormsby
T.’ J. Griffith
Gus
Amedical College of Ohio
Charlie Melcher
Wee
Pleasant Ridge News Roundup and Local Happenings
Rev Allen preached at this price on Sabbath morning. John Fewell departed for unknown parts. Ed layon 153 the happiest man on the Ridge. It's a boy, mother and baby well. Mrs S and L Thompson returned from visit with Mrs Glazer. Farmers cow oats plow for corn. harvest looks bright. Deaths: two children of William Tmel buried in the aslent grave after croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
John Fewell
Layon
William Tmel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wwe
S. S. Moen & Son
College Hill Institute
J. G. Craven
A. M
Mary Ceaven
P.O
Lancaster
Jefferson Co
East Main Cross
Maconic Temple
Jones
H. B. Davison
S. M. Townsend
Third St
Wainnut
James E. Lewis
North Madison Normal
J.M Golden
W. M. Copeland
North Madison
Lord & Thomas
Chicago, Ills
McCordmick Block
the Herald
Theost
Indiana
Michael Minch
Jesse Wagner
Cracurr
John A. Zuck
Hornet
Purnell B. Townsend
Bright
Marsh Wood
Sanders
Louisville
Kentucky River
Supreme Court
Gurley Munson
Jeffersonville
Israel Fowler
Ansessor
WM. M. Bramwell
Henry D.johnson
Justices of the Peace
James
Donnelly, Albert W. Vanderwort
Robert Claflin
W. D. McTyre
Graham Township
A. Shrewsbury
Brannoch
W. D. Gudgel
For Justice of the Peace
John Dishinger
A. Fisher
Shornton Gudgel
Smyrna Township
John Reibey
James Marshall
Philip Giltner
G. L. Ford
Constable
John Dunlap
C. Craft
D.mcjohnson
Micholas Folts
C. F. Ogden
J. Pitman
Monroe Township
Louis Munier
John W. Denny
Francis M. Schoolcraft
John King
Luke Penn
Peter Adam
E. G. Levanp
Memphis
George Routlepee
Alfred Rigdon
Illinois
The
Capt. Cuyler
Kentucky River Improvement
the Weekly Herald
Kendall
Anv
Ayer’s
Roxy “Mickie
George Blackmore
Wn Lyons
Arkansas
Tiver
Martin Speer
Pleasant Landing
C. E. Heberbart’s
Dr. King's
Mr. Oliver
M. _ Dorsey
Ollie
Milton and Hunter’s Bottom
Milton
William Snyder
James.o. Snyder
Fearn, Jr
S.S. Fearn
W. Ford
James O. Sneder
W. O. Ford
S. S. Fearn
Mr. B. Busca
Columbus
Mr. B. Will
Messrs
Charles Gertz
M. Siersdorfer
Busch
Wacklen
Cerman Remedy
Jacobs
Eevee
Vogeler & Baltithore, Md
H. C. Irt
Craig & Brother’s
Firth
Ao India
John G. Moore’s
Davie Crockett
Jackman & Cunningham
Jackman & Humphreys
Weat Main Cross Street
Shiloh Catarh
Matirox, Jemerson Co., Inc
Bironday
Geo Adams
Peter Brisbo
Jan P Harding
S W
Sullender
J—W 'T Jenkins
Gad E Litter
Walter Sreland
Maharfy Rey
Monroe
Timothy McHugh
A Rimur
John C Ryker
Cyrus Ryker
L—Jot Sheridan
Stephen Stewart
F Saymann
Samuél Vaugh
Theo Webet
John B Williama
Liat
Mary Adkinson
Mary E Aylie
Mina Mattie Booth
Jennie Cook
Annie L Davis
Cleimmie
Aies
Kittie Favors
Catherine Gallagher
Misa
Katie Gansert
Malinda Glover
Carrie Ane Mins
Mary Gebhardt
Annie Gourie Niss
Lina Gray
Hy Lies
Ages Hughes
J—Mies
Ada Johnson
Mary Kimblen
Geof King
Kate’ Kremmier
Fannie Kelso
Mary Kimel
Lizzie Lott
Lizzie Layton
Maggie Mullen
Maggie Neal
Mary Naugh
Elia F Orrill
Pmral Phillipps
Rachel Potter
Aten Ryker
Lora G Watlave
Mary G Welch Norex
John W. Linck
P.M
City Council
County Commissioner's Court
Our
Ae .Vernor
Wim. Todd
Todd & Schofield
M. B. Rowan
Brown Street
Me. Mellender
Mr. Woolf
Vernon
Clyde Wagner
Nehemiah
Wil H. Richardson
James P. ‘Cope
Col. Smith Vawter
County
James P. Cope
Elisha Boner
Hudson
Will. HT. Richardson
Philip Nauer
Lena Carlisle
Walton
Dupont
Grahay
Creham
John G. Garred
B. F. Law
Samuel H. Wilson
David Barker
S. A. Shrews
Bramnoch
W. D. Guigel
Thornton Gudgel
Rade
Washington
J. F. Staples
Sir Minnesoty
Ed Baris
Colorado
Lizzie
Maggie“ Switch
Kansas
Mollie Clepg
Anil
Kittie Werht
Terre Haute
State Normal
May
Eagle Hollow
Wa. E. Hammel
James Gray
Gam
Taylor
U.S . Adams
Vevay
Irving Club
Hazel
Kirke
Wil Pattie
Pleasant Ridge
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!