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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1879
Page
2
A concise notice describes an office location at Main Street with the second door north of Main Cross. The fragment notes a specific address for access or service. No dates or names are provided.
The legislature passed a bill dividing the state into congressional districts with Senate amendment. The measure, touted as a vast improvement over a prior gerrymander, sets districts led by county groupings and shows party majorities in past elections. Governor signed. apportionment plan lists districts and parties.
The Governor signed multiple Senate and House bills defining embezzlement property taxation for cities, legalizing real estate sales by sheriffs and guardians, and creating a new judicial circuit. Also debated were city name change to Evansville and railroad donation authorizations amid calls to purge Radical influence and defend constitutional government.
An extra session of the 46th Congress assembles to strike from statutes the so called Radical measures. The piece denounces Federal powers to seize funds, labels Radicalism as odious, and vows to restore the old flag without compromise. It argues Democrats control proves the people oppose Radical policies.
A Washington despatch dated March 22 reports War and Interior Departments monitoring Sitting Bull and Dakota supporters. Sherman plans safeguards for summer, fearing a possible cross border move aided by allied bands. Sitting Bull’s force is estimated at 7,000 with 2,500 warriors. Forts Stevenson Buford Totten and other posts would contain any crossing. Units from Georgia and Bismarck are positioned for Nes Perces and Dakota duties with potential reinforcement if needed.
Citizens split over renaming Evansville to Lamasco with historic strongholds in the manufacturing district. Proponents argue the west side and Lamasea drive growth, while opponents note Evansville’s shopkeeping heritage. Final decision set for the May election.
Tet Peru Republican lauds Hon William E English for courteous yet impartial leadership as he presided over Friday house discussions of investigation committee reports. English earned enconiums from nearly all members and is called to the chair by Speaker Cawthorn. He has a creditable record and aims to never miss a roll call, though illness recently briefly confined him to bed.
Surrogate Colvin upheld Commodore Vanderbilt's will finding him sane at execution. He rebuked contestants for publicizing family matters and ordered probate confirmed with a decree to be settled and signed on two days notice.
Jefferson of the Sentinel sharpens focus on Col Thomas Shea claiming he is a notable Madison bar member. The piece notes Shea, born 1840 in Wabash, began Civil War service at age 21 in Lexington Scott County.
The apportionment bills become law amid claims of fairness for all parties. Supporters pledge honor and justice while critics are urged to accept the outcome with forbearance and patience, upheld by a clear conscience in trying times.
The interview notes Senator Jupge Wison and other Senators discussing the Presidential question. Wison, speaking positively, says he would campaign against Grant if nominated by the Republicans in 1880, preferring any other man. We shall see what we shall see.
Republicans wonder what became of sick Democratic Congressmen who could not attend the Speaker election. Democrats are never too ill to carry out their duties.
Judge Wilson and one other senator were the only Republicans found by the Indianapolis Sun reporter to oppose Grant for President in 1880.
Hon D W Voorhees is a member of the committee on finance. The Democrats hold a ten seat majority in the Senate. That is sufficient.
Country Jake reports an exchange about duty to the creator and to Jefferson county voters. The dialogue asks how commissioners should serve by discharging sworn duty and obeying law. An instance cites their refusal to grant a petition for a Madison township election to aid the B B M railroad.
A court transcript records questions about county commissioners failing to act on a petition from freeholders to order a railroad subscription election. The witness cites a 1875 General Assembly law requiring officials to perform their duties, not to presume authority. No intent to wrong is admitted, but suspicions of malfeasance arise.
A Bryantssura letter to the Herald rejects Jennie Dow’s claim of drunkenness at a Schwartz residence dance. It asserts no one fell in the creek or mishandled horses, disputes Jennie’s role, and suggests the disparaging advice came from Cincinnati Enquirer. The note ends by advising Jennie to study Latin and Greek.
A Smyrna letter from Vouna Indiana dated March 22 1879 reports a burglary at W H Hartsocks farm where two horses bay and corn were stolen. The writer urges locals to keep shotguns loaded and shoot prowlers on sight. He mentions a Sabbath school at Gum Corner and a St RK club with more news to come.
The correspondent notes spring tasks in Saluda township with fence repairs and farm prep. Potatoes and oats are sown by some neighbors, though seed should be timed. wheat prospects look strong and fruit may abound except peaches. Reed at Plowhandle begins a cheese factory, due by May, and Rev W Y Monroe plans a Prospect church opening at month end. Saluda Grange to hold a feast.
The notice states the second Saturday in April as the date when Prof. Hooker and his companion will receive the fourth degree. It notes plans for the ceremony to occur at that time.
Dr. R V Pierce has built a world reputation in chronic disease treatment and formed the World's Dispensary Medical Association. A London branch will be established with Dr. B T Bedortha to organize the new institution, reflecting growing European business and a shift to direct management.
Market reports cover wheat and flour brands, corn, mill feeds, seeds including clover and millet, wool types, and assorted coffees and teas with price ranges. Sugar varieties and granulated forms are listed. overall notes indicate retail prices and product categories.
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