Franklin Life Insurance passes to receiver in Indianapolis
A notice reports the Franklin Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis has been placed in the hands of a receiver. Other items include visits from Mr Wa Attine to his brother in New Ark New Jersey and Miss Lorra Brocken Broucn visiting her father in Vernon Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. Attine
New Ark, N. J
Charles Alling
The
Franklin Life Insurance Company of
Indianapolis
Lorra Brocken Broucn
Lafayette
Arthur Orr
This
City
Election Night Assaults Prompt Court Critique in Local Row
On the night after the city election Thomas Dolan and Thomas McLaughlin argued with George Dickinson and J. W. Thomas near Main Cross and Walnut. Dolan was knocked down by Metzheiser and Dickinson allegedly restrained him. Metzheiser later faced a $5 fine for assault. Dolan sought charges against Dickinson and others for murder intent, criticizing the prosecutor’s handling and court approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dolan
Thomas McLaughlin
Main Cross
Walnut Streets
George Dickinson
J. W Thomas
John Metzeheiser
Dolan
Dickinson
Metzeheiser
Metzheiser
McLaughlin
Squire Cravens
Thomas
Madison city school census shows racial split and literacy gaps
The Madison census reports whites with 3556 pupils and colors with 297. Literacy lacked for 14 individuals aged 10 to 21. Notes include marriages and social events in Madison and nearby Vevay with locals visiting Edinburg and Be zique Club happenings. A local death and funeral are also recorded.
Old and New City Council Meetings and Finances
The city council met with Mayor Brashear presiding and John Smith resigning as councilman from the fourth ward. The treasurer reported April receipts and disbursements totaling 36 256 27 with a remaining balance of 25 397 09. The new council organized with Harvey Foster as vice president and approved numerous committees. A few tax and refund matters were referred to the Claims committee. An excursion by Christ Church youths drew 250 riders to Louisville. Henry Magrey bought the Main street livery stable and solicited patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Test Weel
Brachear Wit
Samuel Smith
Fourth Ward
Smith
W. H. Rogers
Brashear
Shoenstein
Harvey Foster
Brasshear
Foster
Martin Geralty
Council Chamber
Committee On
J. Y D. Tager
R. B. Craig
E. Rodgers
P. Dolan
Charles Zoeller
Mr. Foster
Henry Magrey
Main Street
Eves Baglan
Gentlemen's List of letter recipients at Jefferson Co Inn
The May 8 19s2 listing shows names alphabetically from A to W including Brown Anderson E Butter Clark Cullins Carleton Edwards Franklin Furgerson Gordon Garrett Huging Jourdon Kelly Martin Monroe Norris Morris McCanlon Short White Wilson Adkins Bagless Bernage Broom Chapman Dalhoffer Edwards Gribben Jones Milleur Owens Smith Sherman Smith Taylor Taylor Tague Wettrick Weber Wilson. To obtain letters call for Advertised Letters with list date. uncalled letters go to Dead Letter Office after one month. JOHN W. LINK P.M.
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A—Brown Anderson
Reuben E Butter
J _V Short
A F White
E N Q Wilson
Amanda Adkins
Prudence Bagless
Rena Bernage
Viola Broom
Oba Chapman
Lizzie Dalhoffer
Ella Edwards
Mary Gribben
JS Jones
Mattie Milleur
Katie Owens
Jane Smith
Viola Smith
Emma Sherman
Bettie Smith
Mollie Schmidt
Mary E Shear
Eliza Taylor
Lottie Taylor
Ellie Tague
Barbara Wettrick
Magge Weber
Jennie Wilson
Norick
River News Buoys Little Sandy Traffic and Paper Change
The river has risen after heavy rains and is slow to fall. The Madison and Vevay packet Little Sandy, captained by Williams, runs daily at 3 pm from here and 7 am from Vevay. Passengers missed yesterday’s trip as Little Sandy delayed. The Centennial’s crew returned from a 800 mile stretch above St. Louis. Hartford and Dalmazzo buy the Vevay Democrat from Irvin Armstrong, promising a temperance aligned family paper with Sabbath laws enforcement as a key pledge. Armstrong was a cultured, capable writer. Herano wishes the new venture success.
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Little Sandy
Willliams
Madison and Vevay
Vevay
Samuel Meddlicott
Mack Bondurant
Joe Cowan
Madison
St. Louis
P. P. Hartford
Frank Dalmazzo
Vevay Democrat
Irvin Armstrong
Armstrong
Herano
Sunday Law Brings Guilty Plea In Cincinnati Despatch
In Cincinnati reporting on the Smith law enforcement, Frank Horff owner of a hill top resort pleaded guilty in Police Court and accepted a nominal fine. Smith Joyce store at East and Main Cross was burglarized. Walter Kirchner arrested on similar charges and held on $100 bond. A girl fell into Crooked creek while playing near Main street. rescue saved both children Carrie Swiesen and Mary Meyer with swift assistance.
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Cincinnati
Frank Horff
Horff
Smith Joyce
Main Cross Streets
Walter Kirchner
Marshal Cisco
Smith
Mary
Henry Meyer
Crooked Creek
Main Street
Carrie
Andy Swiesen
Jefferson County
Binte
Iniliana
Commissioners’ Court
Said County
Math Cris Street
Main and
Mulberry Streets
Main Cross St
Madison
Tediana
Julugs Schmidt
Holcombe Nominated for Superintendent in Indiana
The Plymouth Democrat nominates John W. Holcombe of Valparaiso for Superintendent of Public Instruction. A native of Indiana, Harvard and Iowa Law School graduate, he is a teacher, lawyer, and classical scholar with deep knowledge of Indiana education statutes and administration. The Democracy of the Tenth District backs him as a capable official candidate. Garland and Jonas withdrew amendments to the Mississippi river improvement bill, leaving support for a $5,000,000 Mississippi and $1,000,000 Missouri allocation.
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Valparaiso
Plymouth Democrat
John W. Holcombe
Holcombe
Laport
Anch
Col
Juin C. Walker
Jeffersonian School of Politics
Laporte
Harvard University
Cambridge
Iowa University
Smart and Bloss
Department of Public Instruction
Tenth District
Garland
Senate
Mississippi
Missouri River
Jonas
Card of Thanks for Fire Help Recovery
I thank my many friends in the city and country for kind favors and substantial donations after the house fire. The blaze started in the flue and spread to the roof before discovery leaving little usable household goods. Braram Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braram Brown
Advertisement for salve cures and guarantee
An 19th century style ad touts a salve that cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises money back if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by C E Heberhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Heberhart
Rough on Rats product story and distributor note
The item bears the labeling Ephraim 8 Wests Jersey City New York on each box and mentions it is not to be sold by traveling agents or peddlers. The text reflects a historical advertisement or notice about the product and its distribution restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim 8
Wests
Jersey City
N. Y
Cole Ete
Neyclopae
Belue
Webster's
ST .N.Y
World Manufacturing Co
Nassan St
New York
Road Superintendent under fire in township correspondence
In a May 6 1882 correspondence the Hera.p accuses Road Superintendent Neavill of political opportunism and lack of principle. The writer says Neavill shifted from Democrat to Greenbacker to Republican to win the office and complains of deputies being forced to appoint Republicans over Democrats. The piece urges reform and hints at future discussion comparing local papers and party influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hera.p
Philip Giltner
Neavill
Avington Lawler
Dan Hinkle
Newvill
Democrats
the Star
Heraty
Herald
Madison Free Press
John D. Simpson
Star
Pleasant Ridge Notes and Local Social Roundup
Pleasant Ridge reports show renewed trapping and martins on the ridge. Residents walk to the creek hoping for fish, while many return disappointed. Miss Jane Gribbin recovers from a shoulder injury. Fletcher Steel limps with a thorn injury. Thomas Bishop visits from Danville, Ill. John Lyon leaves for Illinois. Miss Lyda Coye returns from Cincinnati. Miss Dana Neel visits Madison relatives. A SUBSCRIBER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyda Coye
Cincinnati
Dana Neel
Madison
Farmers report frost damage and local reflections on politics
The report notes some wheat recovery from frost with new shoots, poor fruit, and weak oats. Farmers replant corn while others debate dog laws and township politics with Republican and Greenback rhetoric. A Scots thistle anecdote is cited as agricultural caution.
Road Taxes Opinion Clarifies Payment Methods Under New Law
Attorney General Baldwin states taxpayers cannot work out road taxes under the new law as the old commutation options are repealed. Payments must go to the county treasury, then to the road superintendent, with no receipts for work completed. Legislation would be needed to allow future work-out options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin
The Coming Comet Visibly Near Sun In June
The Dudley observatory in Albany reports the comet found March 18 will be visible to keen observers May 5 and to ordinary observers by mid to late month. It may be daytime visible in June, with a perihelion June 10 when it will approach within seven solar diameters. The comet’s parts will largely be gaseous at that close approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Observatory
Albany
Special election notice for Madison Fourth Ward 1882
The Madison Common Council orders a special election in the Fourth Ward on Tuesday May 30 1882 to fill the vacancy created by Samuel J Smith resignation. Polls open 8 AM to 6 PM with the same inspectors and judges as the May 2 election. James Roberts City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Samuel J. Smith
James Roberts
City of
Madison
Indiana
James Rodents
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the H&eralpd
Ost
College Hill Institute
J. G. Craven
A. M
Mary Craven
P.O
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Jefferson Co
Ind
Lord & Thomas
Chicago, Ills
McCormick — Block
Jesse Wagner
Thomas Goofrey
Chicago
Vernon
North Vernon
Carrollton
Kentucky
Ayer
Henry Reid
Ayer Madison Brewing Company
North Madison
W. H. Rodgers
Porren
J. L. Campell
Wabash College
Franklin Swamp
Mobile
Jefferson County Sunday School Association
Morris Chapel
Tiger
Carr. Arenarp
Heenan and
John
Teddie McLaughlin
Republican Bruisers
Sehool
Henry C. Batury
Brad Street Commercial Agency
Sue Thompson
John A. Thompson
Edinburg
W. Frank Rea
R. R. Rea
Bezique Club
Sasyer
Humphrers
West Second Street
Madison County
J. WH. Netherland
Milton
Alfred Shaw
Wm. Patton
the City Council
Board of Health
Treasury
New Council
Reid, Harper, Cochrane
Kyle, White, Geralty
Reid, Harper
Capling
Robinson
4Th Ward C
Schoestein
Harper
White
Gerahty
Kirk
Kirk, Caplinger
Kyle
Robinson Schenstein
Cochrane
Caplinger
Coch
Rane
Christ Church
Louisville
Maprsoy, Jefferson Co
Inn
John W. Link, P.M
River News
Sunday Law
Erman Remedy
STS
A. Vogeler & CO
Jaltionore
Madison Brewing Co
Hillabold’s
Cohen & Kahn
Bucklen
Arnica
Foster & Calloway
Pleasant Ridge
Jane Gribbin
Fletcher Steel
Thomas Bishop
Danville, Ill
John Lyon
Iinois
China
Frank Fidor
Martin Salyers
Franklin
Jake Thenes
Andy Smith
Neal
Republican Party
Victoria
Schoefield’s Woolen Mills
Jenans
Cassimeres
Satinetts
Klannects and
Schofield & Ion's
Madisor
Ferd Klein
Avid County
West
Ohio
Third Ward
Jeferson County
Hengy Npesse
Jefferson Conniv
Fithana
Fifth Ward
Main Cross Street
Broadway
Old Union
Peter Weis
State of
Main Cross and
McIntyre Streets
Edward Gelest
State OF Indiana
Benjamin F. Kennedy
Joseph W. Vestal
Circuit Court
Eli Campbell
Thos. Voris
Said Voris
Shelby Township
John McGregor, Atty
Pool
Dot Sati Beeser
G. W. Ingraham & CO
Boston
Mass
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Sullivan
Tunis
Cerner
Morcepy &Co
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