Horse bills printed at lowest prices in city
Persons planning horse bills for the coming season are advised to visit this office to learn prices. An assortment of horse and jack cuts is available and printing bills will be cheaper here than any other house in the city.
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McCormick Block
Beatty
Crear
Vic
Ctory
Edison
Pont
Bosca
Eave K.Y
Weshington
Boston
Boeta
Daniel F. Beatty
Washington
New Jersey
Wence
Jefferson County
State of
Indiana
Commissioners’ Court
Said County
West and
Ohio Streets
Third Ward
Madison
Henry Nlesse
Fifth Ward
Main Cross Street
Broadway
Union Bakery
Main Cross and
McIntyre Streets
Local Notes and Visits from Milton Area Church Events
Dr. S M Forp returns from New York and Rex F Rossins changes venue to Jennings county. Milton Church excursion to Louisville next Saturday and Y M S S excursion to Sunday. Mrs Mary Davis dies at Broadway home. Miss Eviza Howard marries John Orsborne in Indianapolis. Milton Kentucky river projects and new house and hotel orders. Prof S W Pricmann named potential Representative. Church ladies hold successful Sanday Hall event. Jonsson ill after shipyard work. Dr Forshee reports bowel inflammation.
Local School Exam and Community Movements
Prof Arbuttle studies teachery in High School with about 54 students seeking certificates. Rev C Q Wincut marries in Bedford Kentucky to Mr Frank Calloway and Miss Trout. Mr Wa Stapp travels to Des Moines while Mrs Stapp visits London and Cincinnati for four weeks. A lightning strike at Carrollton ignites papers in the post office and disturbs nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Q. Wincut
Bedford
Frank Calloway
Madison
Miss Trout
Wa. Stapp
Des Moines
Mrs. Stapp
London
Cincinnati
Ohio
Carrollton
Local Advertisers Praise Mr Portitrs And Mr Kraut
The notice commends D. G. Portitrs for considering a lucrative position in St. Paul Minnesota and praises a neighbor’s new iron front. It encourages more local citizens to imitate Kraut’s enterprise to prevent Madison from seeming to “die with the rot.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.G. Portitrs
St. Paul, Minn
Mr. Kraut
Madison
EcHorre D and Sons Buy Wool Offer Woolens for Sale
EcHorre D and Sons announce they will pay the highest market price for wool and offer a full line of yarn and woolen goods for sale. Call at their mill on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EcHorre
D & Sons
Main Street
West End melee leaves Layton injured as others scratched
A Saturday melee in the West End left Joe Layton with a four by two inch back wound sewn by Dr. Forshee though not seen as serious. Two other men were scratched in the fight. Miss Carrie Suirm, daughter of A B Smith, died unexpectedly last Saturday night of quick consumption. She was buried Monday amid friends’ grief. Rev Wehn preached his farewell at Lutheran church and will leave for Cincinnati. Rev Mueller plans to take charge hereafter. At Christian Chapel, Mr William Maxwell and Mrs Sarah Salvage wed, with Bro Wright officiating, baptizing three afterward.
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West End
Joe Layton
Dr. Forshee
Carrie Suirm
A. B. Smith
Wehn
Lutheran Church
Mueller
Cincinnati
Christian Chapel
Wm. Maxwell
Sarah Salvage
Bro. Wright
L. N. Kelso
John Pattie
R. T. F. Abbott
Harry L. Titus
Nat
Chas. W. Bowman
Las Animas
Col.) Herald
Nettie Yonge
D. M. Dunbar
St. Louis
Clergy Letter Denies Austin Appointment in Laurel Hill Circuit
A pastor from Laurel Hill Circuit Central Tennessee writes Mr. D G Putiurps claiming Austin never held an appointment there and could not obtain one. The letter notes Austin was advertised as an ecclesiastical dead beat and that he served at least one term in the Kentucky penitentiary before moving to Indiana.
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D.G. Putiurps
Laurel Hill Circuit
Central
Tennessee
Austin
Kentucky
Indiana
Benjamin F. Kennedy
Joseph W. Vestal
Raid County
Jefferson County
Eli Campbell
Thes. Voris
Elderly Couple Receives Pension After War Loss
Mr Tames Brazetron aged over eighty two and his wife aged seventy seven received a pension of 1928 this week for the loss of a son in the war. The funds helped them buy a comfortable home and will provide for them for life.
Telephone lines to multiple Kentucky towns announced
Mr. Bracy, superintendent of the telephone company, says lines will reach Hanover, North Madison, Judge Cravens residence at Fairmont, Carrollton, Milton, Ghent, Vevay via Brooksburg and other Kentucky towns. He urges immediate work to begin and finish as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracy
Telephone Company
Anover
North Madison
Rector Declines Michigan City Call Keeps Christ Church Rector
Rev. Mr. Brapsey of Christ Church announces he will not accept a Michigan City call and will remain as rector here. Local friends receive the decision with joy and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Brapsey
Christ Church
Michigan City
New Albany Presbytery Admits Students At Second Church
The adjourned New Albany Presbytery met at Second Presbyterian church to ordain Moffit of Prinston College and McDougal of Lane Seminary. Examiners Garrett Brown Fisher and Wilson found the candidates proficient in Greek Latin Hebrew but rusty in Theology. The body urged more Bible study in theological seminaries.
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New Albany Presbytery
Second Presbyterian Church
Moffit
Prinston College
McDougal
Lane Seminary
Garrett
W. R. Brown
Fisher
Wilson
Farmers rights and a local accident in Monroe
Ashelle Enos Miles of Monroe township advocates respect for workers rights and mutual understanding among laborers. George Sally of Ohio street suffered burns after mistaking a can of powder for asthma medicine and pouring it on hot coals, injuring his hands face and neck while his mother cared for a baby nearby.
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Ashelle Enos Miles
Monroe Township
Ile
Herald
Enos
George
Sally
Ohio Street
Salig
Littlejohn & Co Advertise Large Stock of Agricultural Implements
Littlejohn and Co announce on page three a vast assortment of farming tools and a simple knife grinding machine for mowing machines. The firm invites farmers to visit their large West and Second streets warehouse to view the displays and consider purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlejohn & Co
West
Second Streets
Ayer's Cathartic Pills Praised by Northern Ohio Democrat
A thoroughly educated physician and chemist endorses J C Ayer's Cathartic Pills. Public confidence grows as the pills gain universal use. The review states they are superior, pleasant to take, safe, sure, and effective, serving as a reliable family physician and prolonging many lives.
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J. C. Ayer
Ayer
Northern
Ohio
Democrat
Madison Library Association Elects New Officers
At the annual meeting the Madison Library Association elected Rev. E. A. Bradley as president and Chas Alling as vice president. Dr J W Mullen became secretary with Robert McKim as treasurer. Directors named include J F E C F Harper W H Rogers C C Cornett G Dold S O Charlesworth M C Garber. Meeting adjourned to May 4 at 3 30 p m with plans to revitalize the association.
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Madison Library Association
E. A. Bradley
Chas. Alling
J. W. Mullen
Robert McKim
J. FE
C. F. Harper
W. H. Rogers
C. C. Cornett
G. Dold
S. O. Charlesworth
M. C. Garber
May Festival Devotions At Catholic Churches For Month Of Mary
Dr Mullen noted May devotional exercises at St Michael s and St Mary s churches and Sisters Chapel starting May 1. Weekday mornings at 7 4 o clock and Sundays at 2 p m services continue daily through May with floral decorations and altar illumination praised. A tragic accident near Lawrenceburg junction leaves Hydrian Stevens, three, fatally struck by an engine after being found on a cross tie.
Local Iron Fronts Should Be Made at Home
Mr. C. A. Ekraut shows the need for Madison to produce iron fronts locally. The essay argues Madison has foundries and river shipping advantages, and that cheaper, domestic manufacture would curb out-of-town trips, create jobs, attract capital, raise rents, and increase property values beyond tax revenue gains.
Garrett Lynching Details Raise Grand Jury Pursuit
A mob of masked men forced Garrett from his cell, dragged him to the hall, bound his neck with a rope, and hanged him from a tree near the jail. The body was taken to the courthouse and shipped to St Omer for burial the next day at the wife’s wish. The grand jury seeks information to identify the lynchers, believed to be Garrett’s old neighbors from St Omen area. Mrs Walton’s trial is scheduled for May 1.
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Garrett
St. Omer
St. Omen
Walton
Attempt to Hit the Principal Witness in the Walton Case
John Markee, a farm worker andkey witness against Mrs. Walton, was shot while chopping wood this morning by an unknown assailant described as a low heavy set man in dark clothes. The incident fuels doubts about Mrs. Walton’s conviction and raises concerns for witness safety.
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Walton
River News Highlights River Rise and Local Incidents
The Hudson river rise reaches Cincinnati with Capt. Humphreys handing the vessel to owners while James Browinski and B C Lepper assume office and wharf duties. A Ky river navigation decision is urged for official confirmation. On the Hudson, a Sunday brawl between Will Hollis and Charles Coyle left Hollis wounded. Drs Geo and J R Lewis called. Local inspectors conclude the Memphis Golden City disaster involved proper crew and safety gear, but vessel carried jute without bagging, revoking mate J N Bondurant’s license. crew acted to save passengers and are cleared of blame.
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Hudson
Cincinnati
Humphreys
James Browinski
Hornet
B. C. Lepper
Browinski
Ky River
Will Hollis
Charles Coyle
Hollis
Coyle
Dre. Geo
J. R. Lewis
Garret and Ralston
Golden City
Memphis
J. N. Bondurant
Excursion to Louisville by General Pike Steamer
Young Men’s Society of Christ Church hosts a trip to Louisville on Saturday May 6 1882 aboard the steamer General Pike. Tickets cost 75 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Society of Christ Church
Louisville
Beware of Frauds on Rough on Rats labeling
Public warning notes that the genuine Rough on Rats is manufactured by Ephram S. Wells in Jersey City N Y with each box bearing his name and warns against traveling agents or peddlers selling counterfeit products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephram S. Wells
Jersey City
N. Y
Mt Vernon confession shifts blame in early assault case
William Morgan admits his prior testimony was false in the conviction of Francis Moore and John Reed for assaulting and robbing Dr. Spencer near his gate. Morgan now states that he and a man named Phoenix carried out the crime, altering the case’s perceived truth.
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Mt. Vernon
William Morgan
Francis Moore
John Reed
Spencer
Morgan
Phoenix
The Difference Between a Hill and a Pul
The statement notes a tongue in cheek distinction claiming a hill is hard to descend while a pul is easier to get down. It presents a playful take on terrain and movement with no additional context or data.
How to Raise Grapes in Rhine Country
A brief promotional notice advertises a simple guide by A. F. Horer of McGregor Iowa teaching grape growing with no botany terms. The book promises easy cultivation with spade and jack knife and offers the copy for 50 cents.
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Rhine
Europe
A. F. Horer
McGregor
Iowa
Weathered Frosts Threaten State Fruit and Wheat
The writer reports late frosts killed fruit in the region and ruined early wheat. Some may recover if winter ends soon, while late wheat could yield an average crop. Oats grow slowly amid cold, corn planting is limited, and ground preparation continues. A Sabbath school at Ft Donelson is noted with Mr Henry Frank as superintendent. Prof Craven of College Hill teaches a growing class. 35 to 40 scholars attend.
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Ft. Donelson
Henry Frank
Jacob Davis
Grahams Township
Craven
College Hill
Vevay News Highlights and Local Happenings 1882
The April 30 1882 Vevay column notes the normal school starts tomorrow with many students enrolled. Local visitors include Hugh Thiebaud Will Dodd and John G Long. The Democrats held a city convention naming council candidates Peter Brockschlager G W Hathorn and W P Lock. The sixteenth annual Vevay High School commencement occurred with a large audience and a detailed program led by Supt T G Alford. Additional items cover visitors from Cincinnati Carrollton and Indianapolis, an excursion group to Carrollton, and local church and school events along with minor incidents and agricultural notes.
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Tom Woollen
Harry Banta
Stan Kyle
Florence
Joseph Told
Cinda Todd
Frank McMurry
Harry Neuman
Will Ward
Bud Clore
Rising Sun
Peter Brockschlager
G. W. Hathorn
W. P. Lock
Vevay High School
M. E. Church
Muss Norise
T. B. McLain
Carrie L. Nash
Our True Mission
Mattie B. Warden
Belle Melcher
Emma C. Dufour
College Student Convicted In Forgery Case
A Logansport student at Greencastle forged endorsements on two drafts for 400 and 355 dollars drawn on the First National Bank of Greencastle. Frank Schultz presented them at Fletcher Sharpe's and they were cashed by Ramsey the paying teller. Judge Baldwin's name was forged as endorser and signature. Bank officers suspected forgery and notified Judge Baldwin, who declared the drafts forgeries. Schultz, about eighteen, from a prominent Logansport family, is described as having a smooth face and grey eyes. Police have been notified.
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Indianapolis News
Frank Schultz
Logansport
Greencastle
Fletcher & Sharpe's
First National Bank of
Balwin
Judge Baldwin
Schulz
Schultz
Rhe
A Poor Policy On Blaine After Retirement
A prominent commentator criticizes the administration for not commenting on Mr. Blaine after his retirement. The piece argues the administration unintentionally publicized his career, comparing it to Barnum's Jumbo and claiming Blaine’s State Department tenure is now a notable era in American diplomatic history.
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Blaine
State Department
Barnum
Woman in Philadelphia sells dead child for thirty dollars
A colored Philadelphia woman confessed to selling the body of her seven year old son who died from a head malformation. She said she took the $30 rather than have the body dug up by doctors and moved, keeping the money while her new baby and another ill child worsened.
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Philadelphia
Bor
Times
Chile
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Madson
Lord
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Chicago, Ills
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Dr. S. M. Forp
New York
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The
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Rem
Milton
Rex. F. Rossins
Jennings County
Asort
Mary Davis
Prof. Martin
Methodist Church
Rev
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A. M. E. Church
Sanday’s Hall
Eviza Howard
Indianapolis
J. K. Rye
John Orsborne
Kentucky River
8. W. Pricmann
Prichard
Arbuckle
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Baptist Church
Mullen
Lawrenceburg Junction
Hydrian Stevens
Charles Stevens
Columbus
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Kotion
Earth
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A. Vogeler & CO
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F. C. Wharton
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F. G. Wharton
Cohen & Kahn
Foster & Calloway
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Adress Herald Office
Muadison, Ind
Warners
Moore’s Broadway
Sccribbler
VEVAY
Hugh Thiebaud
Will Dodd
F. A. Carter
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Marline Company
Mrs. N. R. Titus
Dr. and
Mrs. W. Baxter
M. G. Taylor
O. D. Cunningham
Missella Thiebaud
Jo Thiebaud
H. C. Ogle
Jennie Dodd
W.H. Pleasants
Jessie Butz
Purce Carter
Jennie Thiebaud
Jennie Archer
Will Thiebaud
Bessie Dodd
Stan
Harry
China
Charley Smith
Allen
Olive Branch Church
Emerson Lemons
Canaan
Harry Milhous
Chissy Armand
Fred Armand, Jr
Ryker
Spectator
Ford Klein
Main Crores Street
Main
Mulberry Streets
Main Cross St
Julius Schmidt
State OF Indiana
Shelby Township
Benjamin FE. Kennedy
John McGregor
Atty
J. H W. Schenck
J. Wf. Schenck
Arch St
Park
Dela. Ave
Philada
Kyow
Coutsins Lai Port
Neravin
Anail
Addresa Medical Institute
W. H
KER
Buliinch St
Peter Weis
Edward Gebest
Geo. Woods & Co
Cambridgeport
Mass
G. W. Ingrahas I & CO
Mis
WWOO
Schoefield’s Woolen Mills
Wenns
Cassimoeres
Schofield & Son
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