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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1892
Page
9
Madison reports two Hanover dinner parties at the Madison Hotel and a busy day as locals, travelers, and farmers flood town for taxes, winter supplies, and various social happenings. The item notes political speeches, fires, lawsuits, and community notices with local names and places.
Mrs. Emma Mont McRea of Purdue University delivered a landmark talk on the ideal teacher emphasizing individuality and spiritual guidance. The audience included teachers and friends of public schools and Mr. Geeting announced vocal music instruction to be added in schools. Meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene November 19.
Martin Starke an elderly German born tailor and property owner in Madison died suddenly at his home about ten o’clock this morning from paralysis that abruptly caused his heart failure. Funeral held at 2 pm in Madison Fairmount Cemetery with interment there.
Fire at Walnut street north of Main destroys Eberle grist mill with stock and machinery valued at 2000 and no insurance. adjacent C D Scott commission house suffers damage about 700 with 600 insured. Fire suspected arson and started on Eberle roof.
John A. Crozier and C. T. Branham, jury commissioners, chose jurors for the Jefferson Circuit Court November term. Graup jurors include James H. Craig Monroe township and others. Perih jurors list names from Milton and city wards. Judge Friedley will convene court next Monday November 7.
Advertising nostalgic line traces Castoria usage from baby to grandmother figures. The verse highlights Castoria as a trusted remedy through childhood and motherhood, emphasizing a long term brand memory and cultural impact.
Rev C W Tinsley opened a series of sermons on Christian Experience with Human Depravity as the first topic. A number of probationers are to be received into full connection with the church two weeks from Sunday morning.
A testimonial from Robert Davis of American House Boston dated October 27 2t says he endured neuralgia and family fear until Sulphur Bitters cured him. He reports calmer behavior now and quotes his wife calling him meek.
In Madison and vicinity on October 31, individuals engage in land and business deals including 2500 dollars for a Milton peach farm and 800 dollars for a Cochran house. Warnings issued, a two story fall with no injuries, a bloodless fight, and social events surround local politics and church news.
The letter from Mr Stevenson accepts the Democratic nomination and endorses the party platform. He argues against a war tariff, supports coinage of gold and silver, warns against the force bill, and pledges to discharge duties of the vice presidency with diligence. He references taxation power, economic equity, and the need for honest money.
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