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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1891
Page
8
A jumble of 19th century notices and items shows local concerns: health cures advertised by Simmons Liver Regulator, licenses to wed for Oscar R Chambers and Lola Blocher near De Soto county line, and a mix of river news, drownings, drownings myths, wrecks, and rail/boat movements.
A catalog listing showcases numerous black fabrics and dress options including Silk Wrap, All Wool Henriettas, Melrose, Bedford Cord, Ragazine, Nud ia Stripes, Pique, Zig Zag Suitting, Whip Cord, Imperial Serge, Camel's Hair Novelty, Silk Wrap Novelties, Bordered Suitings, Nan's Cloth, and Drap D'Alma with pattern dresses in Black, Black and White, and Grey.
The report covers Mayor Brashear fining Frank Grossman for hitching horses on a street, Miss Jane Fee’s death near Caruel, and a fatal injury to Frank W. Daniel from a mail sack. It also notes a Whitely jail plot to kill Sheriff McNabb, a venerable First Ward resident’s death, and the suicide of Gervais Haessle in Clark county with family impacts and municipal response.
Notice to teachers postpones the regular monthly examinations for Teacher's License from November 28 to December 5, 1891 to avoid conflict with the County Teachers' Association. Oliver F. Watson, County Superintendent.
The item reports on railroad statistics with over 1,000,000 railroad cars and 33,000 locomotives in the U S A and notes Russia testing metal sleepers. It records H J Miller of the Pennsylvania lines visiting the city and a long Mexican horse car line claim. It covers prison guard Aaron Applegate’s injury by convict Chub Carrollton and plans of escape. Committee lists and a Louisville Times linguistic note on the word nigger are included along with flour for wheat offers.
The advertisement extols Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as a pure wholesome leavening agent using Cream of Tartar and bicarbonate of soda with flour and whites of eggs. It claims cakes and biscuits stay moist and light with fine grain, unlike ammonia powders that dry out quickly and alum powders leaving a bitter taste. It asserts long-standing standard status and repeat usage.
Propose cheap fast rail options from Chicago and other hubs to San Francisco and Denver with through sleepers dining cars and first or second class berths. Includes schedules, fares, and how to obtain tickets and reservations from various rail agencies. Also notes uncalled Madison Indiana post office letters and other advertisements for agents and maps.
In a Louisville Post interview Charles L. Jewett comments that Governor Gray has strong support in Indiana and would be a leading figure for national Democratic efforts. He praises Gray’s character and notes local office prospects look favorable. Jewett denies any candidacy for governor or other office.
NE Farm well improved with 196 acres and ample water. One 95 acre farm near Madison with water and fruit trees. A 25 acre farm on Michigan road two miles from Madison. A 136 acre timbered farm six miles from the city. For details contact J Lawrence v44 West Third Street Madison Indiana. Montana land offers free lands new towns railways and mines with large vacant land areas. Sheep Hogs.
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