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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1880
Page
3
The item list records various local happenings including court schedule, charity fair plans, residents moving in and out of the area, deaths including Prof Coulter’s son and a Lexington visitor, hunting trips with a party in Jennings county, a shooting in Milton township, a pike road builder’s death, property purchases for a new residence, a juvenile theft punished by disfranchisement, and a minor tied to jail for a penny debt.
Sheriff Demaree resigned as Deputy Sheriff on the ninth instant. The vacancy was offered to W H Matthews as Deputy Clerk but he declined the post.
A sudden collapse at the Mesre Kirk and Jiger stone quarries east of the city killed Phillip Exadlens a 35 year old stone cutter who had recently moved from Vevey. John Forsee George Wensler and Peter Meger narrowly escaped as the northeast guy line failed and the derrick crushed Exadlens. Undertaker Vail prepared the body and Coroner McCoy ruled accidental death. Exadlens left a wife and seven children in destitution.
The list shows names of men and women waiting in the Madison post office on Monday November 15 1880 including Annie Hester Bear Lena Eckert Mary Ely Olive Gray Hester Hansen Anna Hammon Anna Haskell Lizzie Williams Ella Wolf and others. Gentlemen names include John Ames Willard Adams Chas Williams Ethel Burns Hayden Gray John Lewis Jeptha Mayfield Commodore Thomas Rhodia Watson and more.
A notice advertises a sale at Madison Indiana offering a buggy phaeton and spring wagon at buyers price. The Carrollton Democrat reports a copperhead snake bite incident at Lock No. 1 where Franciscus, a former resident now with Capt Kirk, was bitten on the hand.
Grover Meuser, recently badly injured by a premature discharge of a cannon, has recovered enough to walk the streets. His speedy convalescence is one of the most remarkable incidents in the records of surgery.
Advertises the Handsome Nickel Plated New Home Lamp as safer than prior models with a clamp for sewing machines desks and walls. Claims Argand burner filling indicator and match box. Endorsed by religious papers and touted for safety convenience low price and wide sales potential with exclusive territory offered by Home Lamp Co Cincinnati.
The approaching concert for the benefit of the poor promises to be among the most elegant entertainments in the city. Rev. August Mueller of the Lutheran Church will supervise with the Favorite Orchestra performing classical selections.
George Wateson faced a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Wray for the murder of George Glass. Bail was refused and he was ordered to appear at the November term of the Circuit Court to answer the charge of murder in the second degree. The case is expected to be brought to court early in the term.
The notice outlines nine month votes with interest free terms and approved security for all sales. It promotes spring wagons or phaetons at reduced prices and urges securing one at the buyer's own price. Robert Stevenson of Anan reports receiving two non negotiable drafts endorsed by Versailles postmaster, drawn on the U S Treasury at New York for 3100 and 52920, which had been stolen and discarded after theft was detected.
A shooting occurred on Main Street in Newcastle involving Ham Jackson and Dan Macon. Jackson was shot in the forehead with a .22 revolver by Macon but not seriously hurt.
The record lists acres and bushels for wheat and corn gathered in Jefferson County townships in 1879. It shows totals for wheat Threshed 282 117 and corn gathered 454 731 with per township figures for Monroe Saluda Hanover Lancaster Republican Milton Shelby Madison Graham and others.
Advertises forthcoming sale of buggies and carriages at Madison Indiana with a 18 month guarantee. Dispatch from New Albany says all conductors on the Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis railroad were discharged and replaced, though later reports suggest only one conductor was removed and no changes on the Madison branch.
A fragmentary notice questions common sense and urges buying ARGAND or CHAMPION MONI tor at JOHN ADAMS. It also mentions St Michael's Church ladies planning their annual fast during the six days before Christmas week.
A woman lay unconscious on the sidewalk on Elin Street near High on a Sunday morning. After delays she was moved to a wagon and taken to Isil for treatment. She recovered enough to speak later, identifying herself as Mary Taylor from Mitchel Indiana, saying men gave her liquor on Saturday night and she lost memory.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain in babies. It promises immediate relief, bowel regulation, and motherly rest with a safe, pleasant tasting remedy priced at 25 cents. The copy cites a famed physician's prescription and claims wide availability.
The seven year old Francis Korbly, son of Charles A. and Mary A. Korbly, died Sunday night from convulsions caused by indigestion. The notice expresses deep sorrow from the family and includes a poignant farewell line attributed to the child.
Railroad tickets to any point in the Great West offered by RP. Gahr agent at Madison Indiana. Sale location listed. News brief reports two marriages: Ma. Wa. Bogrxaon to Miew Kiama Dold, and Elle Hassturder to Miss Pecrt. The ceremonies occurred in Madison with ministers from Christ Church and Christian Chapel.
A nostalgic note lists items for Thanksgiving including oysters celery cranberries nuts raisins citron dried currants oranges lemons and other grocery essentials reflecting holiday shopping. The compact list emphasizes a traditional spread and seasonal flavors in a period voice.
In Owen County Kentucky the official vote totals list Hancock with 2644 votes and Garfiell with 630 votes while Dow has 4. Additionally eight hundred Democrats did not cast ballots.
An item mocks stove sales tactics and promotes buying on merit. A winter time change at J. M. & I. Railroad adjusts train departures and arrivals with No 7 at 6 am and No 9 at 2 20 am. A. B. Woon spoke to the Odd Fellows lodge on prosperity and work.
Report claims the Republican State Central Committee diverted 6949.0 dollars at the state election, averaging about 10000 dollars per county to influence ballots.
The Tom Buford murder trial in Owen county Ey was continued to yesterday with Judge McManaman as special judge and Capt Warren Montfort as special Commonwealth attorney. Regular counsel DeJarnett declined due to relation to Buford’s wife and Judge Major recused himself as he is Elliott’s cousin.
Around dawn flames consumed the stable of Mr. L. L. Powell on Third street between West and Mulberry. A Jersey cow valued at $100 perished in the fire. Repeated attempts to ban the stable have failed. Powell offers a $100 reward for the incendiaries' detection.
Browns Bronchial Troches praised for relief of asthma bronchitis coughs and consumption used by public speakers and doctors for generations. Local notices report Shannon leaving county clerk post Page Jr deputy James Barton buries two children from scarlet fever another child ill. Miss Ida Linge wed to James A Futax in Madison and other community notices.
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