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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1888

Page

8

Gas well shot but no gas flows in Columbus report

The Columbus gas well was shot yesterday afternoon but produced no gas. Other items note Ed Chambers removing the organ from the courthouse, racehorse photography, Salvaton Oil advertised at 25 cents, Madison room changes, and various local notes including politics, marriages, and public notices from nearby towns.

Columbus Ed Chambers Court House Jos Rea Aason Lanham Green Johnson Madison George Antle Philadelphia Rust Little Ohmny Old Brown Mat Baus Bob Cisco Charley Barnes Harvey Archer Patsy Colline Kentucky Dr. Bull

Pension Boost For J Metzger Sparks Local News

On Thursday November 22 J Metzger received a pension increase. Alvin P Hovey is slated to become Governor of Indiana January 10 1889. Local lamp upgrades continue under the Light Committee. A report mentions whisky deliveries to Saluda polling places prior to the election. Dunlap appears intoxicated after an incident at Gayoso Hall as county officers await commissions from Indianapolis.

Indiana Jennings County North Vernon Sun Holderbaughn Harry Herrod Squire J. W. Allen Herod Squire Allen John E. Wood Willis Dryden Postal Department Claséen Vevay J. Metzger Alvin P. Hovey Saluda Grand Old Moral Party Tankum” Dunlap Gayoso Hall Indianapolis Nicholas

Teacher’s Whisky Fueled Conduct Sparks School Controversy

A district teacher traveled to the city, obtained liquor for campaign use, and returned drunk to his school where he kissed several young pupils before collapsing for two hours. Trustees continue to employ him despite protests from patrons and opponents of the campaign.

Demosthenes Papers Filed in Contest Over Carpenter Seat

The Shelbyville Democrat reports the proprietor filed papers of contest against Carpenter and will push the case. The matter will be decided by the State Senate, not by newspapers, as the owner declares they mean business amid hundreds of anxious friends.

Cleveland Democratic Shelbyville Democrat The Democrat Carpenter Btste Senate

Trade of Low Powder on Wall Street Trading Floor

Fragmentary note shows a trade reference at 106 Wall Street. It mentions powder and low trade activity with unclear details about participants or amounts.

N.Y

State House Officials Consider New Superintendent Post

A draft proposal would appoint a state house superintendent overseeing fifty to seventy five staff, with the librarian possibly in charge of employees. The current arrangement places a sheriff and custodian under commissioners and discusses office creation.

Hasan Bo GU Sapite State House

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