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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1882
Page
2
The Weekly Herald announces Kendall's Horse Book subscriptions with tiered rates for individuals and clubs and a $10 prize for the largest club outside Madison before June 1, 1882, plus a $500 prize for the second largest. It seeks agents for every county post office.
Jupse Jieuner of Indianapolis argues that two succeeding legislatures must approve amendments before voters decide on prohibition in November. He says legislators vote to submit, not directly on the amendment, signaling a Republican strategy to frame prohibition as a public issue and win legislative control through district tickets.
Two nearly identical packages were placed in the New York post office and loaded into an elevated railroad car. An explosion sparked a fire. Vanderbilt’s package exploded and Field’s package contained explosives. The incident is labeled a dangerous nihilism in America and a warning to guard against it.
New Aubany has two knitting manufactories and another planned. Madison should have at least two such establishments. Knitting factories yield handsome income and are a profitable investment with low capital. Labor is cheap and light work suited to girls.
Multiple state exchanges praise James H Rice as a Democratic candidate for State Auditor. Rice has lived in Frankfort for months and served the State central committee for two years, strengthening the State ticket with his candidacy.
Hon. Joan M Baxer who served Indiana Thirteenth District in the Forty Fourth Forty Fifth and Forty Sixth Congresses has preemptorily announced he will not seek another term This leaves the field open for Mr Calkins the current Representative
A few days before Levi Rittenhouse's escape from the Southern Prison his wife sought a meeting with federal authorities in Tudianapola. She argued that he was a wreck physically and mentally and urged release so his children would not be disgraced by a convict's death in cell. He then helped his escape by playing the incident up very effectively.
Rev Samuel R Wilson of Madison publishes a letter arguing he was not suitable to represent the New Albany Presbytery in the general assembly. The Indianapolis Journal notes readers may view the Presbytery's actions as wise after reading Dr Wilsons letter. He declares opposition to prohibition, asserting it is not taught in the bible.
A California-based Republican writes to a friend in Indianapolis condemning the veto as killing the party on the coast and urging its end across every state. He claims the party has served the rich few, grown corrupt from the President down to the local level, and rejects it entirely.
War era brief notes Excuiss praised as Democratic candidate for Congress in Indianapolis District. If Mr English is nominated the district would elect a Democratic representative in the next Congress. he is likely to be the convention’s unanimous choice.
May issue of Our Little Ones and the Nursery for children aged 8 to 12 from Russell Publishing Co. Boston Massachusetts features pictures poetry and music. Published at 149 Tremont Street price 1.50 is listed.
Mrs. Goodlove, claiming to be McLeod’s granddaughter, sues to recover an estate in the upper part of New York City. The tract, once bought for £1 an acre, is now valued at about $6 600 000.
Indianapolis resident Tance Lame formed a business partnership with August Mason. Judge Lamb, a former Vevay resident, introduces Mason as a young but promising lawyer to local readers.
The notice requests hearings for parties alleging misrepresentation in the Jeff Lovell and Mack Stanley statements.
The record reflects Grant's retirement on a salary of 12 000 dollars as soldiers faithful to duty must support their families by hard labor at a dollar a day.
Bartholomew County Democratic Party endorses Hon. I. T. Hord for Attorney General in the upcoming race. The local slate urges voters to support his candidacy and credentials.
A man named Doney Losteller says Johnson the starch mill owner discharged him for refusing to vote Republican. Johnson denies improper influence and no formal investigation has begun. The account presents both sides with no confirmation yet.
Mr. Charles Korbly rejects blame in the Brooksburg pike construction wages dispute. He states he did not employ laborers or set wages, that Mr. Demaree paid market rates for day labor, and Korbly offered services without charge while using the road toll. He portrays his actions as unselfish and notes a Republican view was gained by Deasverais.
The city election tallies by ward list Vincent Kirk and Samuel Smith as mayoral candidates. Smith accumulates 935 votes to Kirk 921, giving Smith a 14 vote lead. Pogue and Cochran tally 1078 and 727 respectively, with Pogue by 351.
George Dickingon sued Enes Baglan for damages and rent on a livery stable. The case was withdrawn with each party paying own costs. The Madison Star sued Union Telephone Co for 27 dollars for printing and advertising. The claim was allowed with an offset for telephone use totaling all but 234 dollars.
A Saturday excursion organized by the Young Men's Society of Christ Church departs for Louisville. Refreshments provided on board. Round trip fares: 75 cents for adults, 40 cents for children. Travel details and boarding times to follow.
A disturbance at the 2d ward precinct led to Vincent Kirk striking Dave Francis with a cane after Francis made a remark about Capt. Kirk. The incident escalated from a quarrel sparked by the remark.
J A Crozier sells his interest in the Madison Courier to M C Garber & Co. He will remain with the company as it continues the paper’s proven leadership. The Indianapolis Times praises the Courier’s long standing quality and influence, noting the sons succeed their father well.
Nine year old Stanislaus Mestas recounts an Apache raid in Arizona with brutal killings and a ninety three warrior force vowing more attacks. Other items note Jeffersonville workers backing three council tickets, a large North Vernon fire, editorial changes at Crawfordville, a death on route to a poor asylum, crop prospects in Rush county, and the Michigan City Dispatch year one milestone.
Washington alws reports Judge Barker of Winchester who sentenced John Brown to hang visited the capital last Thursday drawing public interest. The piece mentions potential presidential pardon for Fitz Porter, Lincoln's noted opposition, and a presidential trip with cabinet and senators to Fortress Monroe and Philadelphia for the Schuylkill fishing company dinner.
A long list of domestic and public notices items includes Mrs Garfield ordered a solid mahogany desk and secretary for private use in Richmond. Other items report a tramp in St Paul being lynched after confession, and various local and national political and legal updates.
A postal notice lists names in the General Delivery letter letters with an instruction to call for Adver tized Letters by date. uncalled letters after one month go to the Dead Letter Office. It includes a long roster of names and a broad prices section for groceries and goods such as butter potatoes apples dried fruit coffee and sugar with varied unit prices.
An advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a true friend for women, promising restoration from illness common to female ailments. It states a single trial suffices and notes the product is pleasant to taste and costs fifty cents per bottle, sold by U. E. Heterhart.
Don Cameron and his lieutenants claim control over the split by offering Charley Wolfe the gubernatorial nomination in exchange for support, threatening the independent movement’s collapse within a week. The scene centers on power play among political factions in the state.
A preacher struggles to speak as listeners cough continually but the remedy Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds offers a solution. Trial bottles are given away at C E Heberhart's Drug Store.
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