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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1882
Page
2
Do single subscribers join clubs of 10 to 25 or 20 or more. A prize worth $10 will go to the person sending in the largest club from outside Madison before June 1, 1882 and $500 to the next largest. Subscriptions must be prepaid. An agent is wanted for every county post office.
On May 10 1882 Korbley defended Mr Smith and Mr Middleton praising their integrity while criticizing Republican labels. He argued wages and council pay showed inconsistency in labor and political rhetoric. The editorial response condemns the attacks as unjust and personal rather than political.
A Republican township trustee, elected with Democratic help, claims Democrats are easily bought with dog tags and boasts the entire Democratic party was purchased for twenty nine dog tags. The piece warns Democrats not to let personal loyalty to individuals override party allegiance.
The result shows Democrats won in most wards with strong fights for mayor. In the Third ward Republicans concentrated forces and pulled votes from Democrats, but the overall city remains Democratic. The piece urges unity and continued organization for future contests.
A Republican attack on the Third Ward notes overstated influence claim while conceding only one person lives there. The piece mocks local Democratic leaders and predicts a return to normal party reporting after weeks of campaign material.
Fragmentary report notes tremors or floods caused by heavy rains last Thursday damaged multiple railroad lines and facilities across several regions, hindering service and prompting inspections. Names of companies and exact locations are unreadable in the text.
Enumeration of school children in New Albany shows 6 082 males 3 140 and 3 222 females. The numbers detail gender distribution in the district schools.
The April Breeders Journal arrives with reading for farmers and breeders. A pointed metaphor compares present-day lum serpents to those of ancient Greece, warning that provoking them may provoke a bite.
The Jennie Cramer murder trial in New Haven Conn has run for weeks with a damaging character to the evidence and large crowds following the proceedings.
Buck McKinney of Bartholomew County, badly injured by his son with two pitchforks, is up and may recover his health. He denies reports that a hatchet was in his hand during the attack.
Mrs Saint of Wayne county, on trial at Winchester for complicity in her husband Smiths murder, was found guilty and sentenced to the penitentiary for life. Smiths body was found in a well in January. Mrs Smith and her two boys were arrested for the murder.
The May issue of the Oriental Casket arrived at our office. It is a neat journal with substantial reading material. We have not fully examined it, but the headings indicate highly engaging content. Published by L Lum Smith in Philadelphia.
The Madison Herald editor cites a quote from the Columbus Democrat about nursery matters, prompting mockery for misquoting and satire on journalistic overreach. Critics urge the editor’s retirement for poor content and accuracy.
Jeno Tamb, receiver for Central Bank of Indianapolis, reports liabilities of 80 334 12 and assets totaling about 59 060. There are 120 creditors with over 100 and 197 with under 100. Estimated litigation and winding up costs are 9 000, leaving about 50 000 to cover 80 000 indebtness, larger than expected.
The Hon. Horace Maynard died suddenly at his Knoxville home on the 3d instant. Born in Massachusetts in 1814, he studied at Amherst College then moved to Tennessee at twenty four. He taught at the State University for six years, became a prominent lawyer, served multiple terms in Congress, was Military Governor of Tennessee under Andrew Johnson, and later Postmaster General in Hayes cabinet after D. M. Key became district judge.
The article lauds Joseph T. Brashear for six years as Madison mayor, noting his justice, courtesy, and broad respect across party lines. Readers are reminded that such faithful public service is seldom forgotten by the citizenry.
W H Holman Indiana representative, noted foe of lobbyists, is at home recovering from illness. He has been busy in committees and on the floor, opposing schemers and killing jobs. His colleagues praise the effort though critics mock the objections, while supporters say he acts for honest people.
Dublin officials report Lord Frederick Cavendish and Under Secretary Burke were stabbed in Phoenix Park near 7 10 p m while walking after dinner. Both died from throat and chest wounds as assailants fled in a waiting car. bodies taken to Stevens Hospital for inquest.
A survey of election returns shows Democrats winning mayoral posts and council seats in Anderson, Crawfordsville, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, Frankfort, Lafayette, Logansport, Muncie, New Albany, Terre Haute, Washington, and other cities while Republicans swept or gained majorities in Columbus, Brazil, Greenfield, Jeffersonville, Noblesville, Rockville, Rockport, Vincennes, and more. Overall shifts include mixed gains and losses with several full party wins and notable coalitions.
Readers are assured by BE Heberhart that Electric Bitters reliably cure stomach liver kidney and urinary ailments. The advertisement insists the product works as claimed and is worth trying despite plentiful quack therapies elsewhere. The price is fifty cents per bottle.
State news covers a four week shutdown at the Lawrenceburg stove works, the First National Bank of Cambridge City entering liquidation and reforming under a new charter, and various local incidents including a lawsuit verdict, weather damage, and a fatality in Wayne county.
The President will name Lowell's successor to England and send it to the Senate. Frelinghuysen seeks 50000 for London 1883 fish exhibition expenses. Santa Fe certificates are warned against in Dakota surveys. Reports say Senator Hill resigning due to ill health. Brown may also resign. Gordon may be appointed. Garfield Monument Commission sees strong donations. Decoration Day subscriptions planned nationwide. Senate bill by Weller targets Ute removal from southern reservation. Colorado Indians may be moved. mining and agriculture interests push for removal. Hazen calls for arrest of Howgate. journal notes difficulties in prosecuting high officials. Secretary Chandler reports Rodgers steamer destroyed by fire. crew safe, native shelter secured.
Free trial offered at C. E. Hebertart’s Drug Store for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and throat lung illnesses. The notice promises a dollar size bottle’s effectiveness and urges early call. The second item notes a New Zealand legislator funds watercress control after a citizen’s peppery greens plant spread.
Swiss lawmakers pass a law to protect Alpine flora as advocates in Britain cry for action to save wild primrose and cowslip around London. James P. Voorhees, a senator’s son, plans a play with Catholic support, while a Newcomerstown family tragedy and a giant shark with a man’s skeletal hand spark sensational notes.
Telegraphic items reveal found papers from Lena to Secretary Chandler and reports that Captain De Long and ten crewmen were found dead or missing. Dispatches describe De Long’s Arctic voyage, crew biographies, and lingering rumors of survivors near the Lena mouth.
The June issue features editorials by Rev. Dr Talmage and other writers. Longfellow, Brightening Prospects, Home Pulpit sermons, Milan Cathedral, and The Philosophy of Starving are among illustrated articles. Also includes regicides in America, Grub Street London, serials Weighed and Wanting and Margaret's Enemy, poems, and miscellany. Subscription $3 a year. single copy 25 cents. Mormon wagons carry sunflowers to Utah. Iowa farmers struggle with the pest.
The Madison city leader Joseph T. Brashear retires after three terms as mayor, praised for impartial fair and courteous conduct. The Courier and Madison Star commend his six years of service, noting dignity in council meetings and strong public regard despite party lines.
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