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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1882
Page
3
Assessors, store ads, and social notes from Lancaster and Shelby townships recount calls from Mr Jounsoy and others, a steam laundry opening, a China native injured by a belt, new curiosities, a widow’s death, market vegetables on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Masonic Grand Lodge visit, ice for G A R celebration, a birthday reunion, and local business and schooling updates.
Mrs Evizaneth Lacy died at her mother Mrs Prenatt’s home at one o’clock last Sunday. The funeral was held yesterday forenoon at St Michael’s church. Mr Lipsey E Hales of the Courier office returned from a West trip and reports booming business and many emigrants. A German Support Society parade on Third street caused a buggy accident near Main. no injuries reported. Joe Rea Jr of Madison arrives seeking to locate in Columbus by June to train horses, boasting a strong local reputation.
The Sunday trip carried 250 aboard the boat from our city to Louisville and back by 1 pm. Readers renew Heraudp subscriptions, sermons at Second Presbyterian praised, Wizard Oil men entertain, and local political notes appear from Switzerland county.
C W Comer, a longtime Republican, proclaims his conversion to Jeffersonian Democracy. He urges unity and questions why the country should favor the moneyed East, arguing for a broader common interest and resistance to aristocratic influence.
Last Friday morning a trip organized by the Second Presbyterian Sunday School sailed from the wharf aboard the Maggie Harper for Frankfort. They arrived in Frankfort at eight pm to a welcoming Kentuckians crowd and began the return at nine pm, reaching Madison at 7:30 am Saturday. The party enjoyed sightseeing along Kentucky River by day and night and reported a satisfactory outing.
Superintendent Neaville says little can improve roads due to no funds. Critics blame the Legislature for costly errors in Indianapolis. A flawed law left roads unofficially managed for months, barred farmers from paying their road tax, and provided no money for road work.
Miss Kitty Alling daughter of Charles Alling fell sixty feet from a cliff while exploring at Clifty Falls during Hanover college Freshman picnic. She struck sand and rocks, was unconscious, later revived and treated by Dr. Wright North Madison before being brought home.
Last week the Walter Scott Agriculture Warerooms on West Street displayed a wide range of farming gear including Osborne machines Sulky rakes and plows. The inventory also held bone-dust and several open and top buggies offered at unusually low prices. Scott has already sold thirteen Osborne machines, five of which were self binders, and invites farmers to inspect the selection.
A brief notice about the weekly Herald priced at 65 cents through January 1st.
Conflicts among West Street political bosses spill from tent to ring as rival cages clash. The Courier pet gains affectionate attention while the Star pet seethes, accusing managers of bias and plotting, culminating in provocative exchanges and a guarded confrontation.
A July article notes a large scale experiment showing freezing does not purify water. It cites a Rye Beach N H epidemic where patients suffered GI distress after consuming melted ice from a pond tainted by decaying sawdust and marsh moods. The episode ended when the ice was condemned and authorities fined two lawyers for contempt.
Correspondence from May 20 describes a Swiss county party touring Clifty Falls. The group of ladies and gentlemen, listed by name, traveled by horse and buggy, explored the falls, tunnels, and a barbed wire fence, returning by 4 p m. The letter compliments their appearance and conduct and offers humorous fashion and gaiter advice for future visits.
Notice to taxpayers from the Appraisers Office Jefferson County Indiana May 15 82. The Jefferson County Board of Equalization will meet June 5 1882 in the County Commissioners room to hear complaints and adjust valuations of personal property as assessed after April 1 1882. Appearing persons or their attorneys are required as the board’s decision will be final. Thomas Gragam A J C
China reports wheat looking well and Jacob Fearns running a large Saturday night labor force. Wi Hitz thrives with a saw mill. Peter Holzer visits St Magdalene resident Harry Mulhouse. Road funds are scarce, attendance at church was low due to bad weather, and a creek rise disrupted volunteer road work leaving workers discouraged.
Carrollton Democrat notes R C King of Locust owns a clear 18 inch powder horn claimed to be at least 300 years old, possibly 500, from Scotland via his ancestors. The National Baptist Convention in New York reports rising receipts and legacies with $359,306 in executive board receipts, plus church loans and gifts totaling $415,610. Mrs N Crousley of Chicago presided at the Woman's Home Missionary society meeting.
A Chicago gathering of distillers brewers and wholesale and retail interests from Minnesota Iowa Nebraska Wisconsin Michigan Illinois Indiana Ohio Missouri and New York formed committees addressed by Mayor Harrison and adopted resolutions opposing prohibition as personal liberty interference. They pledged support for Iowa dealers and against prohibitive measures.
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