Adams Express changes agent and local notes
Mr. Hypen resigns as agent for Adams Express Company. Mr. C H Buncelle succeeds him. A drunken woman was arrested and jailed overnight. An excursion tram from Vernon and North Vernon carried about 450 people, many public school children. Ex Mayor Bra shear marked his semi centennial arrival. Herato wishes him many returns. Hanover church concert by the college choir drew civic support. Lindsay Coorer from over the river made a social call. in poor health but keeps up with The Herato.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
North Vernon
Brashear
Herato
Lindsay Coorer
Near drowning after flood swells Big Creek ford
Grorce W. Depp and a 14 year old brother narrowly escaped drowning when their wagon bed floated off while fording Big Creek near Hartwell's Mill. They rode nearly a mile on raging water and landed with the help of an overhanging tree. the horses and rest of the wagon reached shore safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorce W. Depp
Big Creek
Hartwell’s Mill
Arrest and court clash over illegal arrest in Cravens court
Friday reports note Joseph DeVeray arrested Geo Fox who sued for illegal arrest. The case in Cravens court fined DeVeray five dollars and costs after a struggle over arrest. Tensions rose as officers faced resistance and a crowd questioned authority amid a crowded Squire's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph DeVeray
Geo. Fox
Fox
Deversy
Squire Cravens
Jake Birch
Horton
Deverly
Nippera
McTyre
McCarty
Whitham
Shelby Township
Circuit Court
City Vote Shows Kirk Leads in Most Wards
Official returns reveal Vincent Kirk Democrat led in every ward except Smith’s, with 97 more votes citywide than council Democratic candidates. Also notes a ball at Sanxay’s Hall May 23 and local notices including Mabrey taking charge of Main street livery stable and a marriage at China German Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Kirk
Mr. Smith
Thut
Cset
Mr. Brashear
Smith
Link
Electric Bitters Promised for Faithful Wives
A period piece extols Electric Bitters as the sure remedy for malarial poison and sick liver, praising the faithful wife and mother. The ad claims these bitters purify blood and regulate the stomach and bowels, selling for fifty cents through C. E. Heberhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E
They Fit About in Court Over a Saloon Brawl
John A C Hazel accused Musty Thomas after a tavern quarrel. The court found Hazel liable for 1005 dollars including costs for assault and battery, while Thomas was fined one dollar and costs for provoking. Hazel’s companion was jailed briefly as charges cleared.
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Squire Cravens
John A.C. “Hazel
John
Munty
Thomas
Hazel
Costa
Carpet Alley
Constable Horton Seeks Pay for Two Dogs Killed
Constable John Horton assigned to enforce unregistered dog action in North Madison. He reports killing two dogs under General Order No. 2 and seeks pay and mileage for the two dogs located, noting mileage terms are unclear by law and proposing to suspend further work until a ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Horton
Horton
Decoration Day Plans at G A R Meeting
At a G A R meeting immediate preparation for Decoration Day was approved with a mass meeting to be held at the courthouse. Ward committees will collect flowers for the observance, promised to be a grand demonstration. Rev Myron W Reed, a leading orator, will speak and inspire citizens to honor fallen heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Ward
Myron W. Reed
Corresponden ce notes county politics and local cases
May 13 1882 letter discusses party majorities in the township and town affairs. It recounts legal disputes between Jacob Clines and his mother in law Mrs Strausberry, including damages suits and alleged break in at their home. Also reports on road appointments, temperance views, a miner al water discovery, a baptism of a 107 year old woman, a suicide, and local deaths and political runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prometheus
Mount Caucassus
Neavill
Jacob Clines
Strausberry
Graham-township
Clines
Strasberry
Squire Fewell
Graham Township
Squire Marshall
Dr. Wilson
Volga
Local Notices Bring Stable Mix Of Personal News
Billie McLaughlin lost a horse last week and a bridge needs repair noted by county commissioners. C J Rapfauff and Miss Louise Heitz wed at the church last Tuesday and will stay in China. Frank Fider improving while Mrs Keller is sick. Dave Smith’s hog weighed 405 pounds. No fish reported in the creek. Jim Carson plans to sell his horse and may advertise in the HeRavp. Matt Gieman reports a new baby girl at his home. Charlie Smith returned to Carrollton last Wednesday. John Barmet cleaned Olive Branch church yard last week. Joan described as a wide awake public spirited citizen.
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C. J. Rapfauff
Louise Heitz
China
Frank Fider
Keller
Dave Smith
Jim Carson
HeRavp
Matt Gieman
Charlie Smith
Carrollton
John Barmet
Olive Branch
Joan
Rainy weeks bring hopeful wheat crop revival
For two weeks rain has continued despite bad roads. Some farmers complain yet others see benefits as wheat fields thought ruined now grow well. Several local people travel between Vevay Madison and College Hill for visits and court duties while social chatter hints at Hay trade interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Roshat
Miss Drake
Barry Henry
Vevay
B. B. Henry
Madison
College Hill
Fred McCoy
David Henry
Simpson
Vavay
Bob Burdette
Major
Clarle County Items May 13 1882 Farmers finish corn and wheat damaged
The May 13 1882 Clarle County item notes farmers mostly through planting corn while wheat suffered frost damage. It also reports HB M Bower adopting a two year old girl from Seffer gunvills Orphan's Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB. M. Bower
Seffergunvills
Frost and Flood Wreck Crop and Farm Activity in Graham
Weather damage ravages fields and fruit across Graham with wheat ripening stalled and planting halted. Local updates note stray dogs tagged or not and new constables yet to qualify while old ones are Democrats. Miss Charlotte Bruce drives thirty head of cattle to Mr Law and challenges others to speak up.
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Pitts
Atiee
Thorat Gudgell
Jesse Pheasants
John Trinkle
Charlotte Bruce
Scott County
Frank Law
Special May 1882 Madison Ward Four Election Notice
James Roberts city clerk announces a special election in Madison Indiana Fourth Ward on Tuesday May 30 1882 to fill the vacancy caused by Samuel J Smith resignation. Polls open 8 am close 6 pm with inspectors and judges from the May 2 election serving.
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St of May
Samuel J. Smith
James Roberta
City of
Madison
Ward
Fourth Ward
Saiel Vucancy
Inwa
State of
Indiana
James Roberts
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the Herald
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Acenery
J. G. Craven
A. M
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P. O
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Jefferson Co
Ind
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McCormick — Block
Jesse Wagner
Louisville
A. C. Lum
Alfred Saaw, Jr
Janis Murrim
Campbell Printing Press
Our City
Beach Grove
L. G. Atkinson
Delver
Moore’s Hill College
Hypen
Adams Express Company
C. H. Buncelle
Das. Matthews and
Wright
Jefferson County
State Medical Society
Indianapolis
Enoch Buchanan
Buchanan
The
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Manorson
Hanover
Mayour
J. T. Brahear
Sinker & Davis
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Young Men’s Hebrew Association
Joseph Benson
M. A. Hoffstadt
Isadore Marks
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Gus Hoffstadt
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Union Brewery
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Brown & Dow
Lewin
Jacos Kaines
Maggie_ Hawley
St. Michael’s Church
Father Mougin
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Daily Mail
Veyay Mail
C. A. Kraut
John Adams
Columbus
Madison Brewing Company
George Bennett
New York
Mr. Stewart
Rushville
George Dickinsop
Demarea
Temple of Justice
Squire
Dickinson
Wagner
Madison Star
Sanxay’s Hall
Joseph R. Zack
Henry Shannon
Henry Mabrey
Herald Office
Mabrey
Clements J. Rauffauf
L. Heitz
Father Bernard
North Madison
H. C. Firth
Trinidad
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God Save Ireland
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Dublin
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England
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Frederick
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Parnell
Fred
Gladstone
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Jetteraon County
State of Indiana
Anna Rodgers
Jefferaon County
John W. Ralston
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Atl’y
Jefferson Country
Manson, Inc
General Assembly
Jefferson County Board of Equalization
T Thomas Grawam
A. J.C
Henry B. Mabrey
Main Street
Madison, MD
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Scribbler
Vine Grove
Great Moral Party
G. W. Haymaker
Jones
New Providence
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McHenry
Henryville
Samuel Long
Rachael Coward
Jeffersonville
A. W. Smitha
North Madigan
Thomas Marberry
Teffereenville
John Trotter
Jeff
Jim Brennen
Madison Township
Billie McLaughlin
Madison Brewing Co
Hillabold’s
Cohen & Kahn
Foster & Calloway
Bucklen
C. E. Hberhart
Clarle County
Graham
Madison, Ind
Samuel Dobbin
St. Burnham
Board of Commissioners
County of Jefferson
High Street
John Sheeta
8. Burnham
Samel Blein
Witners
CASIT
Schoefield’s Woolen Mills
Jenna
Caasimerer
Satinetts
Alan
Schofield
Norice
Commissioners’ Court
Said County
Third Ward
Main Cross Street
Main
Mulberry Streets
East
Main Cross
Julius Schmidt
Aiotice
Ohio and
West Streets
Western Hotel
Jefferson Couny
Henry Niesse
Peter Weis
Toots
Benjamin F. Kennedy
Said
Eli Gaal
Thos. Vorix
Voria
Éacollows
Kentucky
John McGregor, Atty
Pool
CJ Accs
Ares i
Hanna
Philada
G. W. Ingraham & CO
Boston
Mass
Monty
Emunaee
Comata
Banato RoSs
Cme
Nazsan Gt
Michigan
Commissioner OF Laamigration
Detroit
Mich
Sullivan
Thos
Fower O.canner
M. P
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Fow
Baronfieca
Celine
Todas
Cincinnatt
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