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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1892
Page
10
Advertises Cocheco Crepon a new heavier cotton fabric from the Cocheco Company. Describes 25 inch width, handsome styles and fast colors, originally to retail at 10 cents, offered at a lower sale price to attract buyers.
At 6 12 cents the price is described as the best bargain offered in Printed Cottons. It notes the items are unlikely to be found elsewhere to Madison.
Hon J G Shanklin speaks at Court House on Wednesday November 2 at 7 30 p m. Hon Jason B Brown to speak at Coget House Friday November 4 at 7 30 p m.
The county commissioners convened. October saw thirty seven marriage licenses issued. Fire destroyed the farm residence and outbuildings of Martin Amick near Scipio with Lass $2,800. Grayford depot area suffered a total loss including residence store and post office. insured $700 of $1,600 claimed. John Cochran of Indianapolis sold property on Broadway for $1,600.
County commissioners met at the Court House and ordered election inspector appointments for Precinct No 1 Milton township and Precinct No 2 fifth ward. James Crozier retires as County Auditor. the board praises his conduct and requests minutes reflect the tribute. A ballot-box contract and Indiana Road Congress delegates are also noted. All Saints Day essay and Luther anniversary remarks discuss religious history and events.
An advertisement claims deafness caused by catarrh can be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure with a promise of one hundred dollars for uncured cases. It also mentions local residents and a weather forecast feature, noting illnesses and social notes from the community and a Halloween observing tradition.
A stylish dress wrap stands out among novelties in the Cloak Department. Described as warm comfortable and convenient with dressy appeal. Sale emphasizes its popularity and exclusive availability.
A lyrical verse depicts October atop the Ohio Valley, personified as a queen whose departure leaves autumnal scenes in mourning. The poem traces October’s influence on hills, fields, and streams, ending with November looming as the next season and the final fading of October’s bloom.
Notice to State and County taxpayers that the November tax installment may be paid without penalty until Monday November 7 1892 after which delinquency charges apply County Treasurer D H Demaree warns. A Otisco train wreck report recounts Charles Henthorn describing a fatal collision caused by a sleeping or misdirected engineer. He survived but details his severe injuries and delayed rescue.
The article explains how to use the ballot stamp, where to stamp only on squares, how to handle mis stamps, folding rules, and how to obtain stamping help if illiterate. It also contains political commentary by General Sickles defending President Cleveland and a note about an Indiana labor reward offer.
The text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as reasonable and true, appealing to sober thinking people and fully substantiated by endorsements. It recommends Hood's Pills as a general family cathartic for every home medicine chest.
A night blaze in Milwaukee from East Water street tore through over half a mile of blocks, leveling scores of large firms and hundreds of frame houses. Losses may top 20 to 25 million dollars with several deaths and many butchers, grocers, and workers left homeless. firemen fought amid shifting winds and exploding gas works as Chicago and Racine sent aid.
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