30 May 1877
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1877
Page
1
The Herald announces quarterly testing of all standing advertisements and monthly Local Notices. Communications for business or publication must be addressed to The Herald, Mapston, Inv.
A 1877 article notes the union of the Methodist and Methodist Protestant Churches in Baltimore, forming the Methodist Protestant Church. A deputation met President Hayes, delivering a congratulatory letter and an invitation to visit the White House. Hayes replied with general remarks as the reconciliation era began.
A Washington dispatch in the Cincinnati Gazette speculates that Minister Pierrepont will seek to use the family crest on his carriage and that Grant will wear his old Army uniform abroad. The piece argues this will showcase American snobbery and undermine republican virtue.
New Orleans dispatch reports examination of original returning-board documents revealing alleged alterations in parish tallies. The inquiry questions four Tilden electors and points to additions and subtractions on the parish returns, suggesting improper canvassing.
Edward Eccleston known as the Hoosier Schoolmaster plans a European rest. He has another book nearly ready, praised as his best. His Brooklyn church provides a good salary and he has boosted the society income from 2800 to 10000 in three years.
The report describes ongoing talks between Baitve and Hayes about restoring the pension agency to Maine and placing several associates in office. It also notes Morton allowing drastic action against pension agents in Indiana without resistance.
An appointee of Hayes, Col. Gabriel C. Wharton of Louisville, has been installed in the former post of United States District Attorney for Kentucky marking another Grantism reversal.
Father Benevict of the Holy Cross Monastery Mt Adams Cincinnati will lecture at St Michael’s Church next Sunday at 8 p m for the Total Abstinance and Benevolent Society. Tickets are on sale from a select committee.
Monroe held a monthly examination Saturday and received thirty three applications for teaching positions. Near Hartwell's dam on Big Creek, some boys fishing minnows for bait caught an eighteen pound catfish.
The evangelist Mrs Wisse preached to large congregations at Trinity Church on Sunday morning and evening. The report notes local events including machinery accident, prison authorities, and agricultural society plans along with weather observations and assorted community notices.
Reports from Washington to Varna sketch partisan strife in the United States with Morton critics calling for Republican vigilance. Across Europe, Russian and Turkish moves unfold around Danube crossings, with sieges near Kars and mutinous demonstrations in Constantinople.
The Beech Grove Trotting Association hosts a three day spring meeting near Madison on June 19 20 21. Premiums total 6000 dollars. The association touts its premier half mile track and scenic surroundings attracting a large turnout.
The Madison Courier attacks the Sentinel over convict labor for state house work. It claims the Courier’s economy critique is flawed and accuses the Sentinel of puerile sarcasm rather than reasoned argument in its reply.
A seven and a half pound bass was hauled from the river by May Kerr’s boy a few days ago, reported by the Columbus Democrat.
Fragmented report notes a Soviet style wartime declaration affecting Danube region. The text references Russia and tensions with the Sultan and outlines unknown military or renidbrest actions. Source content is unclear and partially garbled.
May 24 Louisville race meet reports Pomeroy takes the half mile dash for $225 with McHenry second for $100. The 13 mile handicap purse of $300 drew seven starters. P N West’s Courier by Star Dove outpaced Kilbourn and others. The third race a two mile dash yielded Whisper’s victory in 5.68?
The Courier Journal reports Ten Broeck racing Thue in a headline making effort at the track yesterday. Crowds filled stands as bettors weighed the Kentucky horse against the world record pace, with initial bets leaning toward Ten Broeck before the race and conditions tightened the odds.
A fragmented market list from Pittsburgh shows assorted commodities and prices including barley corn butter eggs onions and honey along with fur peltry grades and prices. The broken text mentions barrels per hogshead and various animal skins such as raccoon mink gray fox red fox otter wild cat skunk and striped skunk with implied values.
General Grant and accompanying party arrived by steamer to a large crowd and common council, with the mayor and dock board inviting a luncheon at the Town Hall. Grant thanked the hosts and planned to visit London later that afternoon. A $10,000 reward was offered for Charley Rose’s recovery.
Death notices dated May 24 1877 report Elia Lathrop daughter of Wilson and Bettie Lathrop aged 10. Mary A Grebe wife of Jacob Grebe aged 67. Jaco J Brenneman son of Samuel and Elizabeth Brenneman aged 36. John Campbell aged 68.
Public notice from Jefferson County and the County Auditor in May 1877 calls all persons with claims to file by June 24, 1877. The County Board of Equalization will meet June 4, 1877 at the Court-house to hear complaints from property owners, money, rights, credits, and incorporated associations.
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