Madison Ledger Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Local items report Vincennes debt at 75000 dollars and quiet police nest days. Albert Scott located at Brownstown. a barn fire at Hope caused 1200 dollar loss. A six-week-old child dies. Madison youth return home for summer. Weather predicts rain. horse thefts rise. senior class picnic at Clifty Falls. Funeral for Mrs. Wright in Locust. multiple community notices follow.
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Edinburg
Dune v
Calvin Blaine Weir Hope
Sulz
West Third Street
Madison
Lexington
Horse Thief Association
Clifty Falls
Terrible Explosion Kills Twenty At Tarrytown Yard
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD Cincinnati May 19 A dynamite car on the Hudson River Railroad side track at Tarrytown exploded blowing twenty men to atoms. Many more are fatally injured and others dying. Debris and timbers showered the area as observers report the blast felt for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hudson River
Tarrytown
New York
Roaming in Florida Poem Dedicated to Love and Nature
A literary verse from Florida dated October 27, 1890 by M.C. Hercninxas describes a roaming walk through forests by a blue lake. It evokes giant palmettos moss-draped oaks pines and a mockingbird. The speaker recalls shared love and heavenly tranquility in a quiet, reflective mood.
Keep It Out Of The Paper Cry From Readers
An Anderson Herald essay argues readers demand news yet beg editors to suppress stories. It notes people seek publicity then resist coverage of their own missteps, while subscribers expect coverage and wonder why local street talk is omitted.
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Anderson Herald
Truant Columbus man’s sudden marriage and mysterious disappearance
Thomas Larkin of Columbus married a country girl near Vernon and vanished without a clue. Police searched Indianapolis without success while boarding house proprietors noted a wandering mind. A sister in Tiffin reports he appeared home with no memory of his life or marriage and may be brought back. The case is described as unfortunate.
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Joe Possideri
Italy
Joe
Main
Mulberry Street
Utopia
Ely
Oscar Ostrum
Warren Ave
Chicago
Thomas Larkin
Columbus
Vernon
Indianapolis
Tiffin
Western Fire Company dedicates new hall with dances
Improvements on the Western Fire Company building are nearly finished. Last night the new floors were opened for dancing as flags and bunting adorned the walls. About fifty or sixty couples attended and danced until midnight before a generous repast. The hall promises city’s most convenient facilities with stables and drivers’ quarters in the building. New members have joined the company, bringing renewed life and activity.
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Madison
Brooksburg
Walnut Street
Western Fire Company
Corset Parlor Opportunity Advertised Nationwide
A historical recruitment pitch seeks a woman in every county to establish a Corset Parlor selling Dr Nichols Celebrated Spring Corsets and Clasps with a warranty. Wages listed from 40 to 75 dollars monthly plus expenses and a free outfit. G D Nicuolls Co at 25 East 1st St New York cited for references. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad follows urging health improvements.
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Nichols
G. D. Nicuolls & Co
East Lath St
New York
Positive Remedy Claims Cure for Consumption
An advertisement asserts a proven treatment for consumption and offers two free bottles to readers who send their Express and P. O. address. The letter is signed by Tr. de RLOOUM M. O. and dated 1817 on al Gt. RZ.
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Tus Burron
Presse
Tr. de Rlooum
M. O
Woman earns dental diploma after four years and dies
A sad case from The Indianapolis Sun recounts Nellie Scott a dental college student who endured four years of study despite failures illnesses and long odds. She finally earned her diploma only to die soon after in Texas. Also includes Madison Indiana post office uncalled for letters a ladies list and a resort brochure by Geo H Heatford offering summer destinations in the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
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Indianapolis Sun
Nellie Scott
Dental College
Texas
Madison
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Iowa
Two
Dakotas
Chicago
Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Milwaukee & Northern Railroad
Wis
Delavan
Sparta
Pewaukes
Wausaukee
Marquette, Mich
Clear Lake
Lakes Okoboji
Spirit Lake
Frontenac
Minn
Lake Minnetonka
Ortonville
Prior Lake
White Bear Lake
Lake Madison
Dakota
Big Stone Lake
Elkhart Lake
Ontenagon
M:d
Mackinaw
Mich
Geo. H. Heatford
Til
Castoria Prompts Gentle Recall Across Generations
The verse taunts a sick child and mother with Castoria remedies used through life. It contrasts a strained economy and a failing wardrobe as the speaker mocks modern distress. The piece cites a Chicago Globe line about ill fitting trousers as a final jab.
Delehanty Fined and Suspended by Manager Wright
Philadelphia club player Delehanty was fined $100 and indefinitely suspended after a dispute over letting a boy ride a hotel to the ball grounds. He argued with Manager Wright, then refused to join the grounds after the fine was imposed.
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Pirtsstke
Delehanty
Philadelphia
Wright
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John Braun & CO
Japan
Vincennes
Albert Scott
Brownstown
Ypin
Frank Lyndon
Madison Fertilizer and Gine Works
County
Donlan
Squire Allen
Charles L. Holstein
Alois Holstein
Europe
Lndianapolis
Trinity M. E. Church
E. H. Wood
Wool
Aurora, Ltd
Squire J. W. Allen
J. E. C. F. Harpper
Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
George Wasson
Dupont
Geo
Union Ingrain
Brussels
Moffett
Binder Twine
John W. Scott
Madivgon
Sam Caplinger
East Second Street
Fanny Caplinger
New York City
Charlestown
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Scott County
Millie Hudson
Corn Creek
Trimble County
Sulphur
Barnum
Kentucky
Cotfier
K.E.N.T.S
Kent
Mrrs. Davis Wright
Locust
THE
Herald
Miles
ALP. A
Circuit Court
Miss Curran
Curran
the Democrat Co
Jane
Strader
Madison Marine Railway Company
Harris
Barns
North Vernon
Columbus Methodist Church
I. W. Joyce
Chattanooga
Tenn
Joseph Cotton
Virgil Tevis
Marlatt
L. K. Doddridge
Solomon Lambert
Ind
Florida
Madison Herald
M.C. Hercninxas
He Is
Hood
U. S. Gov’t
Mary Cramuer
Jennie Gabel
Sadie Quigley
Sarah Stont
Gentlemen's List
John Brindley
I—J. J. Irwin
K—Howard G. King
R—James F. Rickey
S—W. Scholl
Wm. Slater
V—Lam Vanosdol
Washington
M. C. Garber, P. M
Casoria
Castoria
Chicago Globe
Dr. Pierce
CutcaGo
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Switchmen’s Union
Lonxpox
Times
Vienna
Czarewich
Helen
Nicholas
Montenegro
Seattle
Wash
Halcyon
Vancouver Island
United States
Harriet Emmett
Curiaco
May Street
Dennis Shay
Shay
Nopre
Jefferson County
State of
Thomas Rankins
Kite
Said County
Ecance
Sippasel Ie Ae Solvent
UTSEL
Igh Brak & Bear
Tanni A. Aprzydawiin
Arno Schmidt
D. L. Dowd
East 14Th St
Gorgas
Almond Mattress Co
West Street
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