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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1891
Page
5
The Sentinel reports a drive of wild dogs menacing residents in Utica township. A man was attacked and authorities fear a tragedy if the beasts are not hunted. Also noted are obituaries, court news, civic election results, and local notices from May.
The body of Thomas Harris, a former Madison man, was recovered from the canal near Floyd Street after he disappeared from Towhead Island about four weeks earlier. Coroner Miller found no signs of foul play though death cause remains uncertain. heavy clothing and swift current likely contributed. Harris had lived with his family on a shanty boat and worked at the coal floats.
In Milton a dance at Gossom's Hall drew praise with Hollis providing music. The Eckert building at Main and Central nears occupancy by W W Burke. A trial in Godfrey v Underwood looms with lawyers McGregor and Vanosdol slated to argue. A goose theft prompts potential prosecution if the thief returns by tomorrow. Funeral rites for Catherine Knoebel occurred at St Mary’s Church. The Louisville Times marked seven years in journalism. A fatal quarrel on Londoris Island ends with Ramsey under arrest for murder. City Council proceedings reveal party conflicts and funding decisions as Republicans exit and Democrats prepare to assume control.
LINES TOMAS ELIZA A WALKER OF MADISON MARK NINETYTH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY WITH REFLECTIONS ON A CHRISTIAN LIFE. The tribute by Laura M Brandt from Green Springs Ohio notes ninety years of faith and service and envisions a crown of gold for a life well spent. Also includes a humorous anecdote about a jeweler in New Orleans discovering a legendary diamond worth forty thousand dollars.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s 4 a Hye and Skin Ointment as a cure for chronic sore eye, salt rheum, scald head, old chronic sores, fever sores, eczema, itch, prairie scratches, sore nipples and piles. It is described as cooling and soothing with hundreds of cases cured after other treatments failed. Sold by HESERUART & SON in 25 and 50 cent boxes.
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