Local Herald Fragments Include Weddings Deaths and Flood News
The Herald reports ads and notices from Jefferson and surrounding towns. Items include marriages of Wa. Lesauron and Jeanie Dosahew, Heyer Davenport and Catharine Doreey, and Gobet band activity. deaths of Justin Q. Hupsor, Mrs. Saung James, and Miss Sopcia Luske. a bridge washed away by a flood near Eagle Hollow. a festival for Rev. J. W. Mellder. and storm damage at North Madison with hundreds of broken lines in the J M & J Railroad Company buildings.
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Eagle Hollow
J., M. & J. Railroad Company
North Madison
Bosestt, Wrux
Callie Clashman
Smyrna Township
W. Y. Monroe
Stapp's Hat Store Featured in Madison Notice
Local column reports a stolen PB3-pound Beel-stolen tale, a live ground-bog found in a rag sack bought from a country man, a pleasant excursion to Louisville aboard the Brierley by Wealey Chapel, and several marriages in Smyrna and Trimble counties. A county GOP vote favored Blaine first, Sherman second,Grant third. George Walters absconded on bond after chicken theft. officials arrival and departure noted.
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R. Sulzer
Louisville
Brierley
Wealey Chapel
Odd Fellows Celebrate in Vevay with Large Procession
Tag Odd Fellows celebration at Vevay drew about four hundred fifty members in the procession on Tuesday week. Lectures were delivered by Grand Secretary B. F. Foster Judge Allwon Mr A B Wood Rev 8 A Bright and others.
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B. F. Foster
Allwon
A. B. Wood
A. Bright
Injuries Reported From Mill Accident In Franglio Tod
Wm Lane a former city resident was badly hurt at a planing mill in Franglio Tod while operating a wood working machine a bit flew out struck his right breast causing a deep three inch gash. Peter Bepes a noted citizen died of typhoid pneumonia aged 62 and served as city market master and former city marshal funeral held from St Marys Church Wednesday morning.
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Wm. Lane
Joshua Lane
Franglio
Tod
Peter Bepes
St. Mary’s
Clio Club Delivers Notable Drama for Charity in Cincinnati
The Tag Clio Club of Cincinnati staged two evenings of strong dramatic performances at Odd Fellows Hall to benefit Composite Lodge F A M. Members rated performances on par with professionals, with exceptional scenery by a leading local designer. One scene on Friday featured a steamboat under full steam.
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Tag Clio Club
Cincinnati
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Thureday
Composite Lodge
City Council Sets Repairs and Compensation Plans
The City Council met in a special session on Tuesday afternoon to address damage to city property from a recent flood. It approved compensation for the fire department for pumping water and for four men per engine, and ordered committees to supervise repairs and needed improvements.
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Apecial Sesse
Fire Department
Éich
Faught abortion case sees no new developments
The article notes no new developments in the Faught abortion case beyond Snyder’s flight and Dr. Miller’s denial that his actions were criminal. Major W. B. Kinney of Louisville arrived in the city to assist Miller, asserting he will appear when served with notices and face the matter.
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Snyder
Miller
W. BR. Kinney
Louisville
Ballot results for local candidates and late notices
The document lists ballots and results for several offices with multiple rounds, naming candidates such as Taylor Jackman Shannon and others. It also reports on a Brownstown Vernon rail project critique and a miraculous narrow escape on the J M L Road, plus a May 3 1880 post office list and a Dover area wedding announcement.
McKenna Reappointed as Superintendent of the J I & I
The Indianapolis Journal praises McKenna for eight years as superintendent of the I and V, noting the road has improved from dangerous to reliable. He began as an office boy and telegrapher, rising through roles, earning popular support from employees who seek opportunities on the J Me I.
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Indianapolis Journal
J., M. & I. Railroad
McKenna
I. and V
Mac
McKeona
Chan
Hanover College Correspondence Notes Local Visits
Dr Fisher preaches in Vincennes on the 9th. Rev Dr and Mrs of Philadelphia visit Prof Garritt in Hanover. Miss Kate Blythe visits Charlestown. Miss Cole of Pennsylvania stays with Miss Garritt. Wall C Heckman welcomes a son. James B Swing, Hanover alum, marries at Batavia Ohio. Rev Br Heckman officiates. Rev Mr Simpeon to lecture on Frederick the Great.
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Vincenness
Wee
Adelphia
Garritt
Kate Blythe
Charlestown
Seenne Faber
Louisville
Colored School
Ore Hall
Iday Ni
Miss Cole
Pofeieinkia
Hanover
Wall. C. Heckman
Will
J. C. Eastman
Greenville, C
James B. Swing
Hanover College
Batavia
Br. Heckman
Avondale
Umbrella Theft Tale Shows Market in Rainy Streets
A citizen confronts a hooded umbrella thief in a rainy street tale. The crook offers to return the umbrella for fifty cents, then one dollar, finally demanding one hundred dollars in cash and a forced exchange. The citizen tows the umbrella to a doorway, but the thief brandishes a revolver and instructs him on proper umbrella purchasing. The encounter ends with a warning to buy umbrellas normally and walk between showers.
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Convinei
Somsten
Chanty
Tyas
The Dead Child and the Bird in Jacksonville
A Jacksonville child who fed a mocking bird daily died after illness. While the body lay in the coffin the bird perched at the window and sang a thrilling song before returning to the grave with the child, sharing a single fate.
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Jacksonville
Eira
Notable Grain Prices Reported by Wells Co
Grain market notes from Wells Co report assorted seeds and staples with prices and quantities. References oats Timothy seed buckwheat wool-tub washed stock and distillations, indicating market activity and variances in supply.
Sheriff and county offices candidates listed by party
CALVIN CISCO seeks sheriff pending Democratic convention. WIL LIAM and DEMAREE of Shelby township run for sheriff subject to Republican convention. NAPOLEON B. McKAY of Lancaster township seeks county clerk pending Democratic convention.
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Israel Fowler
Calvin Cisco
IBAAC
C. Barhars
Repeblices Townaht Sager R
William & Demaree
Shelby Township
Jefererm County
Napoleon B. McKay
Lancaster Township
Onions As Free Health Medicine Through Night Use
An article extols onions as cheap medicine aiding lungs and digestion. Taken at night they banish offenses by morning, with regular use claimed to improve health. boiling juice into a syrup is noted, though fried or boiled onions are said to be better.
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