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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1891

Page

8

Marriage Licenses and Local Notices From Corydon Democrat

The Corydon Democrat notes marriage licenses for H J Q Howe to Florence Hillabold and Johnathan W Tague to Jennie Humphreys, plus police involvement in a firemen’s tournament and local news items about post office bankruptcy, forest fires, and community fundraising efforts. The piece also mentions meteor-like questions about Campbells and Flowers, and reports the death of George Thurvall near North Madison.

H. J. Q. Howe Florence Hillabold Simmons Delta Sunol Budd Doble Terre Haute Henryville J.N. Marsh Big Four Railroad Columbus George King Toole and Davidson Broadway FE. A. Wood Lola F. Gardner Johnathan W. Tague Jennie JB. Humphreys H.J.Q. Howe Florence B. Hillabold Samuel H. Armstrong Portsmouth Ohio Marshal Renschler Madison Corydon Democrat New York Campbells Branham & Ritchie Vine Street Baptist Church Detroit Michigan Old Ladies’ Home Society

Moffett and Son Unveils New Stylish Cloth Wraps

A choice line of new stylish cloth wraps arrived by express Saturday at Moffett and Son. The selection highlights contemporary design and quality fabric for the season.

Express

Local theft of dog tag and collar reported on North Walnut

Mrs. Roeder seeks help after a dog’s tag and collar were stolen in a fire aftermath on North Walnut Street. Multiple local notices detail legal, investigative, and social items including pension fraud proceedings, a possible inquiry about Joseph William Elgin, and a quail and rabbit hunting report near Abbott's Landing. A fast Pan Handle No 8 run between Seymour and Columbus set a record despite two brief stops.

Ezekiel Miller Indianapolis Sarah Jones Eva Bernhardt Haughville Marshal Renschler Joseph William Elgin Madison Elgin Mary Bernhardt Edward W. Hollis Nelson Martin, Jr Wm. Abbott Abbott Jenkins Seymour Columbus Louisville J.mcgrew W. B. Tindell Tims

Local Wedding Receives Wide Celebration and Noted Letters

Mr and Mrs John Mancha of Wirt celebrated their wedding with a noon ceremony and a large reception attended by friends and neighbors. The issue lists an advertisement letter to O R Halpert recalling a former East area professor involved in legal troubles. Grace Baughman, age thirteen, remains missing after an abduction by William Russell. investigators continue a careful search as rumors of harm persist.

John Mancha Wirt Hsrazp O. R. Halpert Madison Grace Baughman William Baughman Columbus William Russel Vincennes Che Mas Boughman Vie Roeselh Grace Wees Ruset Pillsboro Stoop Russel

Local Briefs Note Residents’ Travel And Health

Mr. E. E. Powell returns from New York City while George Crockett heads to Columbus for pension business. Mrs. Snyder travels to Edinburg to visit her daughter. Mrs. John Ralph and children depart for Tipton Indiana to visit friends. Nettie Clements is ill with scarlet fever. Smith Balser shows slight improvement but left-side nerve strength remains weak. Straud Holmes returns to his Dupont farm as health remains frail but mobility continues.

George Crockett Columbus Snyder North Jefferson Street Edinburg John Ralph Tipton gInd Little Nettie James Clements South Central Avenue Smith Balser Straud Holmes Dupont Mr. Holmes

State cases dismissed and mixed verdicts listed

State vs. Peter Seigel and State vs. Charles Horniker and State vs. George Graves all dismissed for gaming or licensing offenses. Ed Zeiser Jr. faced assault charges but was dismissed. Clements Baffauf found not guilty on provoke. Henry Waddle intoxication and Joe Johnson contempt of Court both not guilty. Grand Jury at the Children’s Home and County Infirmary to adjourn next Friday. petit jury to be called tomorrow.

State Peter Seigel Charles Horniker Ed Zeiser, Jr John Kaltenbach Clements Baffauf Provoke George Graves Gaming Henry Waddle Joe Johnson Pettit L.c.&d Korbly Vevay Hattie Brown L. C. & D. Railway Company Fawcett New York Cincinnati Chicago W.w.mccracken & Co Haigh Ross Golay Mr. Fawcett Ohio Indiana Kentucky

Shaker Lady Vies For Attention At Depot

An admiring crowd of women gathered at the depot this morning around a shaker lady noted for a striking facial beard described as black and well trimmed in a Burnside style. Her beard and mug tache drew comment as the crowd observed her hair, curled in fine ringlets. The report ends before stating more from Richmond.

the Depot Burnside Richmond

Still the Champions in City Fire Engine Race

Crowds line Main Street from Walnut to Elm as One's engine wins the 1:03 race over the Two's 1:04. Ahrens beats Silsby 1:07 to 1:09 for Western Fire Co. Judges award to Fair Play Fire Co. water test to follow with results in tomorrow's Herald.

Walnut Elm Main Main Street Broadway Jefferson Street Silsby Ahrens Western Fire Company Fair Play Fire Co Main Streets Herabp

Madison Indiana described by Cons L Smith and river crossing

Cons L Smith writes from Madison Indiana describing the city on the Ohio River, its Jefferson County seat status, population around 10 000, surrounding hills, the Jeffersonville Madison Indianapolis railroad with its steep incline, and historic braking method. He also notes Kentucky peach orchards, cross river ferry, and signs off with a Madison post office uncalled for list dated November 3 1891.

Epivor Leaper Ligonier Ind Dean Sre Madison Ohio River Jefferson County Jeffersonville Indiana Allegheny Mountains Union Kentucky Hills Kentucky Cons. L. Smith

Good Samaritan Reunites With War Hero in North Carolina

Indiana reform school superintendent T J Charlton, wounded at Bentonville, was aided for days by a hosting minister who fed and cared for him and 34 other Union soldiers. Later Charlton found the minister Rev John James Harper of Smithfield, ending a long search.

Col. Charlton Sherman Bentonsville N.C T. J. Charlton Indiana Reform School Plainfield Joe Johnson Raleigh Goldsboro Good Samaritan Charlton Smithfield N. C John James Harper Christian Church of Mr. Charlton

DePauw Quartet to Perform Friday at Trinity Church

The DePauw University quartet will present a concert next Friday evening in Trinity church. The performance is under the auspices of the church Sunday school and the Epworth league, with accompaniment by C. A. Hough.

Excellent Quartet Company DePauw University Trinity Church Sunday School Epworth League of the Church

Postmaster of East Turner Seeks Escape From Office

The East Turner postmaster in Maine tries to resign but Washington delays. A circular asks if liquor is sold in the building, the postmaster replies yes and contemplates drastic steps to end his duties. He remains in office awaiting a successor while facing a bleak outlook.

Maine East Turner Uncle Sam Washington Department Wanamaker

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