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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1892

Page

5

Wall Street church to build three parsonages in Jeffersonville

The Thursday May 19 issue notes Wall Street Methodist Church plans three new parsonages in Jeffersonville. It also reports Miss Nannie Corrie returning from Nabb's Station, Rev Weiderin preaching in Vevay, and various local items from Scottsburg to Madison including a marriage in Winona Kentucky and bids to sell the Vevay Times.

Wall Street Methodist Church Jeffersonville Nannie Corrie The Central Hotel Nabb’s Station

Reminiscence of Prentice Penn Charm Louisville Rivalry

In Indianapolis Journal reminiscences Dawson Blackmore recalls George D. Prentice and Shadrach Penn, their quarrel and a famed Louisville hotel encounter ending in a staged mock confrontation. The tale includes the bar keepers retelling of the playful exchange and the editors walking arm in arm afterward. A Jeffersonville wedding shares the romance of John Becht and Minnie L. Gilbert amid a Clark County case. Becht, previously linked to the Foskey killing, marries while Becht and his brothers faced earlier acquittal and jail subplots. The couple plans a Scottsville honeymoon on the Knobs.

Indianapolis Journal Dawson Blackmore Board of Frade Building Whan Antebellum Times Blackmore Madison Louisville Journal George D. Prentice Shadrach Penn Prentice Louisville Evansville Penn Shadrach Barkeeper Mr. Prentice William Standiford Jeffersonville John Becht Minnie L. Gilbert Becht Frank Foskey Beottsville Clark County Foskey John Gilbert Minnie Scottsville Knobs

Marriage of Felix Scherer and Miss Katie Kremer at St Marys

Relatives and intimate friends attended a 7:30 AM ceremony at St Marys church as Felix Scherer of Burlington and Miss Katie Kremer of Madison wed. Rev J B H Seepe officiated. The couple, after a church breakfast, will move to Burlington Iowa for their future home.

St. Mary’s Church Felix Scherer Burlington Katie Kremer J. B. H. Seepe Nicholas {Rener North Walnut Street Hrr- Ald

Convicts Targeted by Counterfeit Money Circulars

Circulars offering counterfeit money reach convicts at Prison South and residents in Southern Indiana via green goods dealers based in New York. Mail is scrutinized by Chaplain Collop, with objectionable material confiscated, yet the swindlers claim to know every convict by name.

South New York Indiana Collop Teffersonville News

City Notes and Local Notices From The Columbus Times

Last night’s city council records to appear in another column. The Old Ladies' Home Society met at the home this afternoon. The North Pole Socials of Louisville visit on the steamer Shine next Sunday. An infant of James Hughes of Blaine Avenue was buried at Springdale after dying yesterday. Everett Fox, an elderly blind man from Edinburg, was found in Madison. Old farmers recall Indiana’s 1854 drought yet a strong crop. Mrs. Curry, seventy, died near Carmel. funeral and interment at Carmel Church. An elderly man’s mishap on Main and Mulberry streets. name not learned. A damaging wind and rain hit Floyd and Harrison counties last night. Mrs. Monsty killed by a falling limb near Elizabeth. The 47th Indiana Regimental Association reunion celebrated Champion Hill anniversary in Bluffton. In Scipio, Thomas Bar riger and Simeon Carson, crossing Sand Creek, drowned their mule. Bartiger and Carson escaped. Detective Southwick arrested Charles Hamilton for grand larceny and may face further charges in New Albany. Greeks’ analysis of youth in Senate noted as an irony, predating the war.

Courier-Journal Bedford Jenkins Wim. Jenkins John Adams J. J. Kasper Madison Ind Adams Etruria Europe Kasper Washington C-J Penu Paden Peterbaugh Bros Charles Hamilton Thomas Smith New Albany Samuel A. Culbertson Hamilton Hanover College Judge Cravens Everett Fox Edinburg Madson Columbus Times Jackson County Indiana Curry Carmel Carmel Church Main Mulberry Street Floyd Harrison Alexander Monsty Elizabeth Champion Hill Thomas Barriger Simeon Carson Sand Creek Bartiger Carson Southwick The Herald

City misuses stock trusts through mayoral appointments

The article accuses Mayor Wagner and council of enriching themselves with Cotton Mill stock Stove Foundry stock and Madison Coke and Gas Company shares totaling 27000 while appointing trusted allies to custodian and director roles. It condemns partisan control and disenfranchises Sixth Ward citizens, asking what Republican can answer.

Smith Jos. T. Brashear Madison Coke and Gas Company Legislative Assembly Wagner Sixth Ward

Johnson Named Guardian of City Finances in Council Trust

The council votes Mr. Johnson, Republican leader, guardian of the city's pecuniary interests in factories. Reported remarks claim the trust to manage $13,000 Gas Stock was accepted as a sacrifice to inject "young blood" into finances. Citizens praise his selfless role.

Johnson Courier

Ability and Skill The Weak How Made Strong

A reflective piece tracing how perceived weaknesses in ability are turned into strength through technique practice and discipline. It discusses the relationship between innate talent and cultivated skill, and the role of effort in overcoming limitations.

Nature's Remedies Versus Chemical Medicine Promoted

A botanist extols plants as music to the eye and notes their healing power. The author argues against chemistry and mercury, urging natural remedies used since infancy and by indigenous peoples, championing Dr. Chero-Kee for practicing nature’s methods.

Dr Cher o kee cure promise in old time advert

An advertisement touts Dr Cher o kee as a trustworthy physician offering cures for consumption idiocy epilepsy and piles with confidential treatment and guaranteed speedily recovery He claims testimonials from successful cases and asserts no cutting with treatments aligned to nature inviting consultations and testimonials to prove efficacy.

Doctor Cherokee Claims Cure for Consumption

A Jeffersonville Indiana reader recounts a recovery from consumption after consulting Dr. Cherokee in December 1891. The letter notes initial hopelessness from two physicians, but states night sweats ceased and strength returned following treatment, with gratitude expressed to encourage others.

Chero Kee

Cherokee Specializes in Eye and Ear Diseases

Eye and Ear. He is a specialist on diseases of these organs and can cure such diseases as Weak Eyes, Granulations, Deafness, etc. Dr. Cherokee is a graduate of one of the best medical colleges in the country, and has studied medicine with the Indians. While not an Indian he has profited by his experience with them, and has learned the value of Roots, Barks, Plants and Leaves. Come and consult him and he will treat you courteously.

Cherokee

Guarantee Cure for Asthma and Catarrh in Months

An advertisement promises cure for asthma catarrh and consumption in early stages with a treatment lasting one to three months. It asserts complete recovery of the more prevalent diseases within that period.

Cherokee Doctor Promises Cure for Catarrh and Ailments

An advertisement touts Dr. Cherokee as capable of curing catarrh through blood purification and system renovation with a guaranteed permanent cure. It criticizes unnecessary female examinations, claims to cure epilepsy and rheumatism, and urges those afflicted to consult the doctor, claiming removal of the root cause.

Doctor Cher o xee schedules patients three days weekly

Dr Cher o xe e will see patients only on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday each week to balance lab work as his practice grows.

Cher-o-xee

Consultation Free To Those Interested

Announcement offers free consultations to interested individuals. It lists a monthly cost range of two to ten dollars per month for ongoing services or access.

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Weiderin North Madison Vevay Jessie B. Davis Scottsburg Court House Charles Cull Kitsie Coleman Winona Jacks W. E. Willis Walter Knox Vevay Times Irwin B. Fawcett West Point Jason Brown Joe Sheets Milwaukee Chicago Watson Jefferson County Lawrenceburg Register Scott Jennings Ripley Osgood Joe H. Shea R. A. Creewile Messrs. Johnson and Grinstead North Vernon Trimble County J. W. McCain W. PF. Peak Messrs. Jas. Crawford J. W. Ball W.R. Morgan John G. Carlisle Prentice and Penn Milton Free Press McCain Congress Old Ladies’ Home Society North Pole Sunshine James Hughes Blaine Avenue Springdale Finances Accept Chero- Kee Chero-Kee Cher-o-kee Cher—okee Cher O Kea Annie Redding Chas, Beebers Lou Smith Bramides North Jefferson St
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