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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1892
Page
5
In Squire Allen's court Stephen Stephanus is acquitted of provoking Henry Selig. Capt. John Chatline, a renowned steamboatman, dies suddenly at his Vevay home at age 50 after many years on the Ohio River.
Charles H. Kellog, a retired Cincinnati merchant who summered in Madison with John W. Garrison, died suddenly in Tampa, Florida. His passing ends a long friendship circle of fifteen leaders in Cincinnati society, with Garrison now the sole survivor.
Mayor Joseph Brashear reports a letter from M. J. Stannard announcing that the Democratic Congressional Committee of Indiana's Third District will convene at the Windsor Hotel in New Albany on Tuesday March 29 at 1 oclock to determine the convention time and location and to conduct other business as needed.
An obituary notes the March 22 1892 death of Mrs. Ellen Woodburn Shrewsbury after a long illness marked by faith and charity. It highlights her steadfast trust in God, unselfish hospitality, intellectual vigor, devotion to family, and ties to Christ Episcopal church. The piece also mentions societal professions urging youths toward medicine or law, and concludes with the Greenwood Ladies Band disbanding.
John Jones a prisoner from Vevay escapes on the Fleetwood landing at Carrollton Kentucky and is shot by Sheriff Oscar Williamson though not mortally wounded. He is taken to Jeffersonville and later returns to prison where he tells of alleged mistreatment in Vevay. He faces a one year sentence at the penitentiary amid officials’ protests over his dying condition and alleged neglect. Brown, a second man, claims wealth from West Prussia birth and will have his case reviewed by the Board of Charities.
W M Patton of Jeffersonville, related to Mrs Maria McCoy, works on defense of those implicated after kidnapping the McCoy children from Hanover. He faces an assault and battery with intent to kill charge and plans to reveal McCoy’s record and guardianship issues to justify actions and bond concerns.
Nathan Kirby, once a noted steamboat mate on the Ohio furthest waters, was buried at Sanders Kentucky after remains were sent from Sparta. Police say he was killed in Sparta but offered no details. He left a daughter in Chelsea and had lately worked varied jobs, including tent man for Barnum's circus. Also noted is Floyd County Democratic Convention guidance to support D A Jennings for a National Convention delegate.
Democratic voters in Jefferson county are notified to meet in their townships and precincts to select delegates to county district and state conventions. In Madison and West Madison meetings April 4 1892 from 730 to 900 pm. In other precincts April 2 1892 at 130 pm. Secretaries will send certified delegate lists to the county secretary. Joseph T Brashear secretary E J Coutrys chairman.
In this column a tabulated apportionment error is noted for West Madison. Rumors about Missouri and Kansas returning to St. Louis and Kansas City trade are denied. Captain Church reports boats staying in New Orleans and Cincinnati trade until low water. The Kentucky river features a poplar tree 450 feet above water and a cliff-top sight 270 feet high. Louisville saloonkeepers offer an afternoon paper with each drink. Indiana militiamen plan an August encampment with Terre Haute and Martinsville bidding. Judge Downey sentences Carl Otto Gorsh to one year for larceny. Local jokes target Bryantsburg merchants and nail pricing practices. March 1890 is described as the most disorderly month in history. Indiana politicos, including Thomas J. Hudson, promote tariff reform and Cleveland in 1892. John Nauert of Switzerland County is swindled by fake electric lighting sellers. A suit by P H McCormick against P H Sweeny ends with one cent damages.
Prices for saddle trees rise 25 to 50 percent as three major firms J S Sullivan Co Dennis Clagger Saddle Tree Co and W W Miller Saddle Tree Co align lists. Trade warns of a rough market while claims cite prior low pricing and a need for living profit. The dispute hints at a peace forged after a brutal price war and potential repercussions for saddlemakers nationwide.
A letter complains that long gaps between saddle tree manufacture and consumer payment create market distortions. It notes a late buyer selling below cost to others with stock, squeezing rivals and risking supplier consolidation. The author questions whether only three firms can meet demand and urges broader competition.
Last Saturday night a three professor arbitration committee resolved a long running conflict in the Union Literary Society siding with the Sigma Chi faction. Alumni praise the settlement after disruption threatened the society. The senior class enjoyed an exam exemption to prepare for the annual exhibition on the 23rd as the new term began. Professor Hunter delivered the opening address.
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