Towers, Table Linens and Napkins in Low Prices
German linens loom and bleached table damasks offered at very low prices. Honeycomb Marseilles and crochet spreads presented in a great variety at lower prices than ever. Call and see the goods.
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1879
Page
3
Herald Credit and advertiser pledge note
The item requests acknowledgment of Herald credit and asks readers to thank advertisers for purchases and adoptive needs mentioned in the paper.
Local Herald advertises broad reach for business ads
The Herald proclaims wide circulation in Jederson and neighboring counties, offering strong advertising reach for merchants. It notes a complete job office and capability to handle all kinds of job work cheaper than competitors.
Our Supplement for Readers and Advertisers
Our twelve column supplement starts this issue with broad general news and entertaining miscellany. The main feature is Congress proceedings reported by the Western Associated Press, increasing weekly reading to about thirty columns. Advertisers are reminded that Herald circulation is daily and dicta rates are reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proceedings of Congress
Associated Press
Herald
Various Local Notices and Deaths in a Community Chronicle
Ex mayor Rogers convalescing after illness. Mrs. Lucas widow of Waa Lucas died in Louisville. Joxnpullarcax, a noted Clagey of Seow county, died in Lexington. Dr Alexander will give an exhibition in about two weeks. Willie residence in Shelby township destroyed by fire. J. G. Tayton married Nellie Mickel at Emporia Kansas. Res P F Shapen chosen president of the Union Literary Society Hanover College. John Rean prominent citizen died near the Michigan road. Ma Wa Nuiiun died near Kent. Thomas Els, venerable pioneer, died at Walnustreet at 85. Dr iaminves at Hanover writing a 50 page book on the True man Afind. St Agnes Sorcery at Christ Church presents Everybody's Friend after Lent. A house on Mr William Griffin's farm near Dupont burned, value 1500, uninsured.
Hatter Johnson Showcases Fashionable Hats in Busy Store
Crowded Johnson's shop displays a fashionable hat collection described as the city’s most attractive styles for young ladies, with Everynopy noted as a popular patron. The scene highlights Johnson the hatter and the bustling attendance at his storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s
Dr Price offers fruit flavors for ices and pastries
The advertisement touts Dr Price’s chemical flavorings for ices creams and pastry. It promotes Dr Pie’s Special Flavoring Effect trade as providing better taste and safety for fruit flavors used in desserts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Pau Boyton Arrives by Water from Cincinnati in Eighteen Hours
Pau Boyton the swimmer reaches Louisville after a Cincinnati run in eighteen hours. He travels with James Creelman and Oliver Doud Byron, rooms at the William Tell House, then sails toward Louisville escorted by crewmembers and reporters. A large flotilla meets him at Four Mile Springs, a white flag presented, but strong current drives them over falls. all aboard rescued and Landed at Galt House and Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pau Boyton
Cinnati
James Creelman
New York Herald
Oliver Doud Byron
William Tell House
Louisville
Messrs. Creelman
Byron
Maj. Simpson
Aleck Mullen
The
Star
Sherlock
Shallcross
First Street
Paul Boyton
Boyton
Four Mile Springs
Ida Cragg
Kentucky
Fourth Street
Jas. Creelman
Messrs. Simpson and Mullen
Madison Star
Galt House
Portland
City licenses listed for year ending June 1
The Mayor reports names of those granted retail cigar licenses for the year ending June 1. A second list records license non holders. Council discusses tax collections of $2,806.61 from building associations and a $159.73 bill. A partisan dispute ends after the riot act is read. A Cincinnati Enquirer note teases American crocodiles and gum shoes fascination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Roberta
Smith
Roberts
Cisco
Marriage Licences Listed in Local Notice
George Rise ten and Nannie Wils. W. G. Wood and Emma V. Milligan. James Hawkins and Mary Bebee. John W. Bare Jr and Amanda L. Logan. John Froh and Lizzie Briley. Henry Buddenberg and Lena Millitts. F. W. Law and Jennie Lawson. Henry B. Hoyt and Lucy A. Williams. George W. Austin and Elizabeth Lipoz. Rose Smith and Lille Shafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Riseten
Nannie Wils
W. G. Wood
Emma V. Milligan
James Hawkins
Mary Bebee
John W. Bare, Jr
Amanda L. Logan
John Froh
Lizzie Briley
Henry Buddenberg
Lena Millitts
F. W. Law
Jennie Lawson
Henry B. Hoyt
Lucy A. Williams
George W. Austin
Elizabeth Lipoz
Rose Smith
Lille Shafer
Forest and Stream Prospectus Endorsed by Local Paper
Wa. Harrison Phillips of Ryker's Ridge died last Monday at 5 AM in his sixty sixth year. He served the county as sheriff and deputy county clerk for eight years. A good citizen and Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Phillips
Ryker's Ridge
Phillips
Perfume Gift Seen as Enduring Token of Respect
Antiquity valued perfumes as homage while suggesting modern gifts of Dr Price’s exquisite odors would be both a mark of respect and a lasting pleasure to the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Carriage Maker's Repaired Buggy Sparks City Rumor
A Louisville correspondent notes Martin Granity of this city return of a much improved buggy to Charlestown that owner failed to recognize. Rumors swirl that Scott county Commissioners dropped the judicial contest. Crassis Crooked Creek rose last Friday, washing out Cemetery street bridge fills. A man's body was found eight miles below the city. inquest held and burial ordered. Dr Fred Crumpaugh dies in Chicago after brain hemorrhage. County Superintendent Pritenarp praised Seymour teachers’ meeting. Saxe at Mattoon pursues religious talks. Robbery victims include James Stringfellow. Ben Ropison and Beech jailed. Boyton dummy floated near Markland triggering village salute. Fire Company 4 to hold Easter ball to buy hose reel horse. Grand Master Monroe to institute Odd Fellows lodge at Kent March 30. Amusement show set for Louisville Exposition April 2 and Markland April 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Granity
Louisville
Charlestown
Clark County
Exhibition swim by Paul Boyton continues to the gulf
The article notes Paul Boyton resuming his life-saving apparatus demonstration and continuing his swim to the Gulf from Louisville yesterday at noon. It also mentions a marriage between W. G. Woop and Emma Milligan, and a March issue of Blackwood's Magazine republished by Leonard Scott Publishing Co with reviews of John Caldigate and a Scots Bishop memoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Boyton
Gulf
Louisville
Blackwoon
Leonard Scott Publishing Co
Barclay Street
N. Y
John Caldigate
George Gleig
Scotland
House of Hanover
Climate changes in Cyprage and Syria noted in instructive work
The piece surveys evolving regional climate influences and common diseases for troops and residents, pauses on Cdilton Barret’s February 1848 role, and reviews a-Zulu war and South African troubles. It lists periodicals reprinted by The Leonard Scott Publishing Co with pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyprage
Syria
Cannea
Cdilton Barret
Leonard Scott Publishing Co
Barclay Street
N. Y
London Quarterly
Edinburgh
Westminster
British Quarterly Reviews
Blackwood’s Magazine
Domestic Ethics and Mr Price’s Baking Powder Trade
A column cites Steele and Price as leading in their field with Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder and related extracts. It includes satirical verses on marital duties, a church scene remark about a crying baby, a harsh remark about prejudices, and an advertiser note from James Seardon & Co offering Skardon’s Darning Attachment with agency opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele & Price
United States
Dr. Price
Eprrom
Skardon
James Seardon &Co
West Fourth St
Cincinnati
Discovery for Consumption Claim Sparks Sales Push
An advertisement touts Dr. Kixe's New Discovery as a universal cure for consumption and lung ailments. It invites trials at J. E. C. F. Harper's drug store, promises a free bottle and notes a one dollar bottle's potential, while warning of winter illness and endorsing Boschee's German Syrup as a leading remedy with vast sales nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kixe
J. E. C. F. Harper’s Drug Store
J. E. C. F. Harper
Boschee
Eaevienkor Wienkys
Snarth
Kiavith
A. Smite
Salve ad for skin ailments sold by J. E. C. F. Harper
An 19th century ad promotes a skin salve claiming cures for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter and chapped hands with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by J. E. C. F. Harper in Madison. Also notes “Chew Jackson's best sweet navy tobacco” with date 8-37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. C. F. Harper
Madison
Reliable Singer of the Age Advertises and Sells
An old newspaper ad touts the Reliable SINGER of the Age with figures showing growing popularity. It notes machine repair and adjustment services by R. J. Fields at 8423m 26 East Main Cross and ticket services by W. H. Rogers and R. P. Gahr offering railroad tickets to the Great West via the O. and M. Short Line from Madison Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Fields
East Main Cross Sé
Great West
R. P. Gahr
FF. & M. Ins. Co
Second Street
Mulberry
West
Madison
Ind
North Vernon
Cincinnati
Louisville
Hare
Indianapolis
W. N. Rogers
A. Anderson
Horace Scott
Passenger Packet Schedule Notice
R. Humphrey Master J M Gutrser Clerk. Leaves Madison every Monday Wednesday and Friday at 12 m. Returning leaves Louisville at 12 m every alternate day. Passengers leaving Madison on the packet get dinner and supper and arrive at Louisville early in the evening. For freight or passage apply on board or to Williams Barton & Co. jan 1 78
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Madison
Cincinnati
Louisville
Williams & Barton
Louis A. Sherley
Gen
Pike
Thomas Sherlock
Vres’t
R. Humphrey
J. M. Gutrser
Williams, Barton & CO
Mails schedules for multiple towns and tri weekly routes
The notice lists opening and closing times for daily and tri weekly mails across Ohio Kentucky and Indiana towns including Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis and Stony Point with various closing times such as 2 30 pm 9 pm and 12 am Also specifies Tri weekly and Semi weekly mail routes with town lists and weekday patterns and signs off with Postmaster M C Garber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louisville
Uch
Indianapolis
Tf R
North Vernon
Aurora
Rising Sun
Patriot
Vevay
Carrollton
Ghent
Warsaw
Hanover
Lexington
Milton, Ky
Stony Point
Mud Lick
Bryantsburg
Rexville
St. Magdalene
New Marion
Titusville
Canaan
Illnes’s
Barboursville
Versailles
Manville
Moorefield
Home
Craig
Long Run
Harper's Weekly and related publications offer year-long subs
The notice advertises Harper's Weekly and Harper's Bazar and similar periodicals with one year subscriptions. It details sample magazines like Zion's Herald and Evening Express and notes pricing, terms for large clubs, and postage free within the United States or Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarper's
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Bazar
United States
Canada
Harpers Magvazine
Harpers Weekly
Harper's Bana
Blackwood and Reviews Subscription Rates Noted
The fragment lists annual pricing for Edinburgh and Westminster Reviews and Blackwood's Magazine. It outlines costs for one to four reviews, with percentage discounts and combined options, but the text is garbled and partial. The key entities are Blackwood's Magazine, The Edinburgh Review, The Westminster Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood
Durekwoon
Clube
Notable Notices From Harper's Bazar Advertising Page
Fragmented OCR text shows notices about fashion guidance in Harper's Bazar with garbled phrases. It references dress codes for women in America and mentions chronicled items and Cushion, but specific details are unclear due to damaged text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. S. Mofemn & Sov
Jederson
Our Supplement
Rogers
Tren
Joxnpullarcax
Clagey
Seow County
Lexingtomn
Doctorr Alexander
Willie
Shelby Township
J. G. Tayton
This County
Emporia
Kansas
Nellie Mickel
Res. FP. Shapen
Union Literary Society
Hanover College
Joux Rea
Michigan Road
Ma. Wa Nuiiun
Kent
Angkuer
Thomas Els
Walnuestreet
Lust
de. Iaminves
St. Agnes Soctrery
Christ Church
Conrad Kraut
Peter Hentz, Jr
George H. Schmidt
Peter Bedel
Michaell L. Heid
Thomas Finnegan
Jos. Deilenhein
Henry Neisseeter Klein
George Smith
John Mayer
Thomas S. Mullen
Fred. Glass
John Meitesna
Wiliam Winter
Joseph Lohman
Joseph Zeiser
George Kleinheng
Sylvester Younker
Messrs. Judge & O'Brien
John A. Kimmel
Thomas Judge
John Fidger
Peter Wertz
Charles Zeller
Fred. Winnefeld
Thomas Clark
Davis Humphreys
John Kraat
George Glass
Jacob Schuler
Joseph T. Brashear
Cincinnati Enquirer
W Paul Boyton
Dean Snr
Mississippi
Forest and Stream
Forest & Stream Publishing Company
Fulton Street
Prospectus
Scott County
Cemetery Street
Fred. CrumpauGn
Chicago
Pritenarp
State ‘Teachers’ Association
Seymour
Saxe
Walker
Mattoon, Ill
Ben. Ropison
Beech
James Stringfellow
Carrolton
Markland
Fire Company No. 4
Apamm Foreramen
Exposition Building
W. G. Woop
Emma Milligan
David Milligan
Fairmount
Bucklen
Aruba
Chew Jackson
Aim
DR. Prige
Ronn
Dn. Price
E. Mantrs
St. Louis
S. W. Pritchard
Jefferson County
Col. Erskine
Mr. Pritchard
Fred. Harper
T. F. McCarthy
Calvin Cisco
C. T. Branham's
N. O
W. Pritchard
C. T. Branham’s
Singer Manufacturingy Co
W. H. Rogers
C. C. Cornett’s
East Main Cross St. Madison, Int
J. M. & &. Railroad
Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapol Railroad
Columbus
Vernon
U. S. Mail Line
Gen. Lytle
Louisville Packet
Magek Harper
Simeres
Orr
Madison, Ind
Vevay Reveille and
Loticrs
Pikss
Reiseins Eriby
Springfield Republican
Heraold
Boston
Evening Express
Rochester
Warpers Periodicals
Express
Prreluser
Harper & Brothers
Vwarper & Brotiers
New York
ASD
Edinburgh Review
Why
Westminster Review
Libera
London Quarterly Review
Consertire
the Brie
British Quarterly Review Evangelical
TIE
Black Wood
Severi
Leonard Scott Publiicine Company
Bare ‘Lay St
Pdtaal
Totton
Dedding
Ouraniums
Seiler Reemay
Dermertus
Guia
Harper’s Bazar
Vorper
Almeric¢tn
Harper’s Periodicals
Berge
Jhorper & Brotherert
Ayer
St. Anthony's
J. C. Ayer
Haiim
A. A. Hayes
Massachusetts
Buckingham
R. P. Hall & CO
Nashua
N. H
All Draggiecs
Reolare
Medicinate
ackSoj
NAVY
Rng
Thers
Lindsey
Kerof- In
T—J. &, Brooks
Puviescidie
Baetners
Lens & LU
Krop's
Pittsburgh
Lewnery Store
Neepera
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