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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1879
Page
3
Williams boards advance. asylum inmates rise to fifty six
Nat Williams' new boards progress rapidly as Jennings county poor asylum houses fifty six inmates. News notes include Mrs C E Wurtsr to Silver Cliff Col prospecting and Mexican dollars now trading at forty cents in Scottsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings County Poor Asylum
Scottsburg
Price Flavoring Extracts praised for quality and taste
The passage extols the superior quality of Dr Price's Flavoring Extracts and the perfection of their manufacture. It claims they impart a delicate taste to pastry and are wholesome, recommending them highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Tur new machinery arrives at Graham and Co spoke factory
The article notes new machinery arriving and being placed in position at Graham and Co spoke factory. It also reports local items including school enumeration in Madison township, a stone delivery for the State House foundation, a revival plan in Markland, and various local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham & Co
Local men rent Marion county land in Kansas
Messrs. J. M. Graham W. HH. H. Gordon and J. Cloud late of this county have rented a large tract of land in Marion county Kansas and put it in operation. The United Presbyterian Church social met at Mr. Wm. Hanna’s residence near Hanover on Thursday evening last with many from Hanover in attendance and a very enjoyable time reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. M. Graham
W. HH. H. Gordon
J. 2. Cloud
Kansas
Marion County
United Presbyterian Church
Wm. Hanna
Hanover
Kent
Shelby and
Milton
Prospect Church
Saluda Township
Milton man badly hurt by wagon wheel accident
Sterven H. Rogers of Milton township suffered severe injuries when a wagon wheel ran over him after he was thrown from the vehicle. He sustained chest and abdomen injuries and a crushed foot. The Trinity Church excursion to Indianapolis on the 22nd promises to be a large, enjoyable trip at a low fare of one fourth the regular rate.
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Trinity M
Indianapolis
Sterven H. Rogers
Milton Township
Trinity Church
Fishermen bring in bass from Sand Creek mill trip
A party from North Vernon fished Thursday at Stout's mill on Sand Creek and returned with several bass near three pounds each along with many smaller fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Corn Bread and Local Election Notes Cross County Lines
An ad extols Dr Price Cream Baking Powder for light corn bread without heaviness. A Madison city school roll call for 1879 lists wards and counts. A St Louis visitor chats with Hanover friends before returning home. Vevay election results name Geo Mendell as mayor and other officials across party lines.
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Dr. Price
Old and New City Board Reedits and Civic Events
Retiring City Council finished old business with per diem and pay raises for election boards and officials. The new Board organized, naming a Vice-President and re adopting prior procedural rules, with committees listed in detail. A theatre event by St Agnes Society at Odd Fellows' Hall drew praise for acting and music. A Laura Belle Baker case from Madison House led to a premature birth verdict. Grand jury report covers 14 days, 98 witnesses, 34 indictments including 5 felonies and 29 misdemeanors, plus probe of October election fraud at precinct No 1.
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Swarmstedt
Heck
Second Ward
Horaft
Kirk
St. Agnes Society
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Wellington DeBoots
Lelix
Gebert
von Weber
Madison House
Cincinnati
Laura Belle Baker
Madison
Ind
Gen. Pike
Habig
Carrick
Dunlap
John R. Cravens
Bellamy
Election Board
City election results and probate notes from 1879
Official city election results dated May 6 1879 list votes for treasurer clerk marshal assessor and councilmen with totals for candidates. The will of Mrs Helen L Neal is probated naming Charles Louis Holstein as executor with specific bequests and a codicil dated 11 Feb 1879.
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Tuk
Vevay
Geo. W. Mendell
Geo. P. Anderson
Edwin K. Long
F. M. Dalmazzo
Robert Hunt
I’. TL. Grizard, Jr
R. G. Ormeby
W. P. Lock
Helen IL. Neal
Charles Louis Ifolstein
Narcissa Bachman
Col
Alois O. Bachman
John S. Neal
Naressa
J. S. Neal
C. Lous Holstein
Holstein
Alois Bachman
Col. Bachman
Neal
Price’s Unique Perfumes Attract Wide Attention
Dr Price’s Floral Riches toilet luxury draws notable notice. A disinfectant freshens the sick room and handkerchiefs with a persistent pleasant aroma. Dentists clergy and professionals are pleased with it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Excursion on the Maggie Harper Altered by Low Water
The Maggie Harper excursion from the city altered its plans due to low water, stopping at Vevay after grounding near the Kentucky River. Captain Humphreys and crew did their best. a crowd at Vevay attacked the boat with stones, a gunfire incident injured no one, and Brady was later captured after a knife assault at Friedersdorff's meat-house.
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Coeneral Lytle
Cincinnati
Carrollton
Merrilees
Wm. Hamilton
Thos. Phillips
Maggie Harper
Drennon Springs
Kentucky River
Vevay
Humphreys
Giltner
Harper
Humphreyn
Dick Brady
Friedersdorfff
Walnut Street
Albert Friedersdorff
Brady
Friedersdorff
Matthews
Woman Testing Shoes Turns Shopping Into Ritual
A woman, returning home with new shoes, tests them at length before buying. She inspects fit, heel, toe and sole, compares views with her husband, smooths wrinkles, and finally decides to take them, contrasting with the man who rushes to judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Mercy
State prison labor figures show 13,186 in mechanical trades
Across the United States a prison population of 29,197 is documented with 13,186 inmates employed in mechanical industries. They earn an average of forty cents per day, reflecting the scale and compensation level of inmate labor programs.
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United States
Losehee's German Syrup Promoted for Cough Colds
Advert says delaying treatment allows serious illnesses like pneumonia and lung trouble, declares Losehee's German Syrup the world’s best remedy for coughs and lung diseases. Claims safe for children with Dr Bosehee’s prescription, no reported failures, sold at 75 cents for large size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losehee
Dr. Bosehee
A Wonderful Discovery for the Speedy Cure of Consumption
An advertisement extols Dr Rexa s New Discovery as a universal remedy for consumption and related throat and lung diseases. It claims world wide reputation, endorsements by physicians clergy and press, and offers a free trial bottle or a regular 100 price through J B Se Harper Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexa
Ivor
J. EC. Se
Harper
Madison
Salve advertised for cats and skin eruptions
An 19th century style advert claims a Salve 13 guarantees satisfaction or money back. It lists uses for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum tetter chappel hands chilblains corns and various eruptions. Price 25 cents a box. Sold by J. de C. S. Harper Madison 837 Chew Jackson's best street navy tobacco. Savly
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J. de
C. S. Harper
Aladison
Curious remedy for indigestion chewed leaves cure
Cassel's Family Magazine notes a simple remedy for indigestion. Chewing fresh green leaves outdoors of various non nauseous plants stimulates salivary flow and offers tonic benefits. Suggested leaves include pine, spruce, blackthorn, mint, rose, and grasses, with taste guiding choice. Chewing is best before or between meals.
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Cassel
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