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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1891
Page
7
A broad range of items from Shelbyville’s $15,000 ice plant to Brownsburg fire losses of over 25 000. Reports cover farm yields, market activity, school closings, new church plans, revival meetings, thefts, traffic accidents, and upcoming educational meetings.
A Batesville visitor reported signs of coal on the Langheny hills near Batesville. At a depth of ten feet water rushed from a fissure, stopping further work temporarily. Drilling found limestone, granite, soapstone, camel coal and more soap-stone in sequence. The shaft and drill efforts will continue.
Hanover correspondent reports a protracted drought across Southern Indiana drying four-fifths of wells and cisterns. The water famine risks relief delaying until an early rain, with long‑standing wells and springs gone dry and many people left with no water supply.
An elderly man from Larue County Kentucky, aided by crutches, arrived by the City of Clarksville seeking his daughter who vanished from home two weeks ago. He pursued leads in Louisville and Jeffersonville, believing she may have eloped, though license records suggest otherwise.
Prof Joseph Haussman of Helena Montana passes through the city from Brown county and claims to have found small quantities of gold on the surface and later zinc and silver ore a train to Madison to share his findings.
Circuit Court adjourned after a fight. Judge Friedley imposed fines. Frank Brown pled guilty to assault and battery and paid 1 fine plus costs. Larry McLaughlin charged $10 and costs and went to jail. William Gallagher found not guilty on assault. Jesse Baker fined 1 and costs for intoxication. No other business conducted.
The article describes Ruth Cleveland, detailing her features and personality. It notes she resembles both parents and possesses a distinct individuality. President Cleveland greets the infant warmly, and Mrs. Cleveland personally nurses the child. It mentions an abundance of eiderdown blankets and a rubber bath prepared for the baby each morning.
M L Sage leaves for Indianapolis this morning followed by F L Powell to Cincinnati. Mrs John A Mack visits Indianapolis friends. Prof Max Genter returns from Seymour for a short family visit. Miss Ella Gallagher improving after illness. Mrs J W Gordon to visit Madison and Indianapolis. Miss Dora Henry back from Cincinnati. Martin A Marks of Cleveland spends Sunday in town then to Indianapolis. Congressman Jason B Brown in New Albany en route to Madison. Mrs Eli Lockwood of North Vernon guests of Mrs John W Kraemer. Mrs Frank Eckert back from Seymour after funeral. Dr Davidson’s health improving and to resume practice soon. Dr Heckard of Madison to visit Nellie Burkit. Smith Balser, paralyzed since the 1st, now walks with cane. Chris Garber leaves for Keokuk and the west. two to three weeks away. James Chapman out after sore throat, back at Graham’s soon. W B Logan and wife of Bedford in town. Logan is clerk of Trimble county court and cashier of Bedford Loan and Deposit Bank which opened last Monday.
Mannie Kraut, formerly at Rogers' drug store, accepts a position with Gray & Houston in Cincinnati. Mr. Clarence A. Hough and Mr. Harry Miller of the DePauw Quartette were entertained by Mrs. W. O. Lewis.
Officers elected for the ensuing year include President U. K. Officer and 1st Vice President S. W. Copeland with 2d Vice President G. T. Mayfield and Secretary Thomas Graham. Directors named include J. H. Crozier J. A. Cochran J. C. Abbott S. W. Copeland M. H. Daily and others.
A brief morning fight outside the Annex Hotel near Fulton Ferry ends when a sparrow battles a mouse over a crust of bread. The bird's wings give it the edge as it dives upon the mouse, forcing the exhausted rodent back to its hole after several strikes.
The column lists diverse market prices for grains meats and produce including No. 2 Red Wheat at 90-95c, oats 35-40c, blue grass and timothy hay, bacon and lard products, coffee and sugar rates, and farm goods like potatoes and eggs with specific per bushel or dozen figures. It also contains an extended advertisement for Favorite Prescription and testimonials for patent medicines and Ely's Cream Balm with patient anecdotes from Des Moines and Portsmouth.
Advertisements promote Dr. King's New Discovery for la grippe consumption and Bucklen's Arnica Salve with guarantees of satisfaction. J.E. Harper Drug Store and Heberhart & Son sell these remedies along with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and other tonics. Local dealers tout trial bottles and full refunds if not satisfied.
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