Local items from The Herald October 1 1879
The Herald notes frost in Newcastle area two mail routes to Eminence, and Wheats crop in Trimble county. Mrs America L Howe dies at 43. Tobacco crop good in Oldham. Possible telephonic line between Carrollton and Worthville. Glove sale at Stapps hat store. Jacob Dickey acquitted of larceny. Frank Gysis declared insane and sent to asylum. New drop-curtain for Odd Fellows Hall. Red Men dance at wigwam. Miss Sallie McGeorge dies at 17. Rebecca Robinson granted divorce from Merritt Robinson.
Street Commissioner Builds Sewer Line From Fifth to Creek
Tye Street Commissioner completed a fine sewer project aligned with Poplar street, extending from Fifth street to the creek, improving drainage for the neighborhood.
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Tye Street
Poplar Street
Fifth Street
Merzeer Ships Horses and Mules to Mobile
The horse buyer Merzeer shipped twenty three head of horses and mules from this city to Mobile on Saturday last.
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Merzeer
Mobile
Zuck Elected Representative to Great Council
At the Juniata tribe of Red Men last meeting Mr. John A. Zuck was elected to serve as representative to the Great Council.
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Juniata
Red Men
John A. Zuck
Great Council
Farmers plan bone-dust use in county season
The county farmers intend to apply bone-dust worth forty thousand dollars this season. John W. Thomas of Third Street sold his residence at public sale last Thursday to L. L. Powell for eighty two hundred fifty dollars.
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John W. Thomas
Third Street
L. L. Powell
Wheat planting reaches new county record this fall
The county reports unprecedented wheat planting this fall with high acreage. George L. Massey, son of the late Lewis Massey, was to be married yesterday in Philadelphia. At Hanover Y M C A election E E Silliman became president and W S Cooper secretary. Edward Conway of the county wed Amanda M Rolter in Hamilton County Ohio on Thursday.
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George L. Massey
Lewis Massey
Philadelphia
Hanover
E. E. Silliman
W. 8. Cooper
Edward Conway
This
Amanda M. Rolter
Hamilton County
Ohio
Fox hunt disrupted as dogs shot near Canyoe Creek
While fox-hunters ran a fox on Canyoe Creek in Trimble, an unknown shooter fired at the pack, killing one dog and crippling two others, according to witnesses.
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Canyoe Creek
Trimble
Henry county Kentucky church and business updates
Three new churches are planned in Henry county Kentucky with one at Sulphur and two at Eminence. Barker and Co tobacco dealers of Cincinnati buy Carrollton land for a large tobacco dry house. Dr R H Gayur named Superintendent of Anchorage lunatic asylum. Carrollton fair grounds sold for 2700 with plans to become a tobacco plantation. Royce and Smithan sawmill fire destroys about 30000 feet of lumber. J D Simpson speech at Evansville press convention to be published next week. W P Levy kicked by a mule near Hanover. he recovered. Building Association No 5 series ends with members receiving 400 cash after paying 317. Boppa Broinska dies at 102, Polish native and former Russian army serviceman. Con W G Terrell acquitted in Coyington killing. this is his fourth trial.
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William Cumback
William
Hanover
Courier
Shanklin
Tribune
The
Indiana
Custom House
Evansville
Rose Hill
Evans’ Hall
Village records violent horse accident and cemetery vandalism
James Storns of Shelby township was severely bruised when his horse ran away and dragged him along the road near Olive Branch Church. Cy Lockard escaped with a sprained ankle. Another raid on Canaan cemetery saw twenty monuments broken, with residents removing family stones to their homes.
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James Storns
Shelby Township
Olive Branch Church
Cy Lockard
Canaan
Saturday Day of Atonement Observed by Israelites
The piece notes the Day of Atonement as the Israelites most solemn holy day with a twenty four hour fast and abstinence from stimulants tobacco and amusements. It also reports Trimble county farmers beginning wheat seeding with varieties Red Mediterranean Egyptian Fultz and Michigan or Clawson White and that Clawson White yielded best in the last harvest by several bushels per acre.
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Trimble County
Michigan
Governor’s plan to free 300 convicts for dam repairs
The writer urges Governor Black to release about 300 convicts to work on repairing the Kentucky River dams. The aim is to restore navigability and make the river a profitable waterway, criticizing the current state as not worth a dam yet promising potential if fixed.
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Courrrre-Journalnt
Blackburn
Kentucky
Doctor Mullen’s Quarantine Service Claim Settled
Dr J W Mullen president of the Board of Health presented a claim to the City Council for 10 per day during the quarantine. The finance committee awarded him 125 per day amounting to 66 25.
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J. W. Mullen
Board of Health
Finance Committee
Young farmer injured in wagon accident near North Madison
RLpBert Bitrcare, a young farmer near North Madison, had a wagon accident on Tuesday week. The hay-bed struck the wagon’s tore-wheels, spooked the horses, and threw him. He jumped free and suffered a leg fracture in two places between the ankle and knee.
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Rlpbert Bitrcare
North Madison
Ritchie
Self-Declaration of William Cumback as Lecturer Critiqued
A critical essay denounces Hon. William Cumback as self deceived for claiming lecturing prowess. The piece mocks his Sunday school lecturing, cites his Hanover talk as lacking merit, and lists speakers and a long ladies roster alongside.
Murder Death Becomes Railroad Tragedy Near Vienna
Boone Rose of near Pigeon Roost is found dead beside a railroad curve south of Vienna. Officials report a fatal head wound with a deep gash and blood near a rail, suggesting an assassin struck him then placed him on the track and dragged him down an embankment.
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Scott County Democrat
Boone Rose
Pigeon Roost
Vienna
Houser
Brownstown Banner Hails B M R R Project Prospects
Preston Rider of Crothersville, a leading Southern Indiana business man, noted in Brownstown that Madison shows strong support for the B B M R railroad. He said he expects a move within sixty days that pleases backers along the line. If Madison acts with Brownstown and Crothersville, a contract for the Madison to Brownstown road could be let before spring 1880.
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Brownstown
Preston Rider
Crothersville
Indiana
Madison
Passes Filed for Pioneer Convention in Indianapolis
The county clerk reported applications filed through Thursday for pioneer convention passes. Named applicants include Jane Steele, Eliphalet Williams, A G Thompson, George M Rhowdson, CG K Lard, John Cravens, Wm Matthews, Sarah W Lodge, Shadrack Wilder, W S Cornett, Jno P Schmit, Issac EuDaily, Matthew Kennedy, Chapman Harris, Ephraim Kennedy, Nathaniel Rector, and Jonathan Stites.
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Shannon
Indianapolis
Jane Steele
Eliphalet Williams
A.G. Thompson
George M. Rhowdson
CG. K. Lard
John Cravens
Wm. Matthews
Sarah W. Lodge
Shadrack Wilder
W. 5. Cornett
Jno
Church Conferences and Local Notices Across Indiana
Three Episcopal Church conferences were held in Indiana cities South Bend Terre Haute and Madison from Tuesday to Wednesday finalizing talks on church condition aggressive work plan and zeal motives. A Grand soldiers reunion is planned at Lexington Scott county with multiple regiments and a parade and addresses by Gen. Davis and Cols Crowe and Thomas. Brownstown Banner urges railroad expansion between Crothersville Brownstown and Vernon township. Fires damaged stables at F W Hablizel and J B Hutchinson with a reward offered for arson suspects.
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Episcopal Church
South Bend
Terre Haute
Madison
Indiana
Lexington
Scott County
Jeff. C. Davis
Old Lexington
F. W. Hablizel
J. B. Hutchinson
B. Birney
Trimble County Health Claims Stir Bedford News
The Bedford News asserts no indigenous malarial cases on the ridge and highlights Trimble County’s high octogenarian population. It names residents including Christopher Peak Madison Mayfield Elis Wright and W O Wilks, plus Aunt Becky and Uncle Rile, noting Aunt Becky at 100 and Rile at 96.
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Trimble County
The
Bedford News
Trimble
Kentucky
Christopher
Thomas Peak
Madison Mayfield
Elis Wright
W. O. Wilks
Hiram Broad
White
Becky
Rile
Mollie L A Saddler Passes at 23 in 1879
Mollie L A Saddler daughter of John A Crozier died at age 23 on a Monday in September 1879 in Drepv. The notice notes her brief life and family ties in the Crozier and Saddler households.
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Drepv
Mollie L. A. Saddler
John A. Crozier
Sunday School Basket Meeting Held at Big Creek
A very successful Sunday school basket meeting took place at Big Creek on Sunday, drawing faithful participants and community members for a day of fellowship and fundraising.
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Big Creek
Local Singing Firm Aids College Reading Room
A city singing troupe led by Dr Jer Sullivan as Father Kemp gave a charity concert in the Hanover presidential parlors Thursday evening with proceeds to fund the college reading room. A repeat show is planned in about three weeks. Marinep at the Catholic Church in Vevay hosts a Sept 22 memorial event. Lizze B Strain of Vevay and Thomas Tarpy of Madison are named attendees. Hats at Stapps in Madison are advertised as cheapest. Mrs S R Brown dies at her father John Greyble’s residence. Owen county fair invitation to Jefferson Davis. Davin Vestat near 100 dies in Shelby township last Wednesday.
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Jer. Sullivan
Father Kemp
Hanover
Marinep
Vevay
Thomas Tarpy
Madison
Lizze B. Strain
Editorial Convention Ends With Pleasant Evansville Visit
A Madison delegation travels by train to Cincinnati and Evansville for a convention tour. Highlights include theatre at the St George Hotel, visits to Courier and Tribune offices, Evansville Cotton Mills, Rose Hill Cemetery, a busy program at Evansville Hall, a grand Idlewild excursion, and elections for next year including O. O. Stealey and Thomas Collins as officers aboard the Idlewild.
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Herald
Madison
Evansville
St. George Hotel
Indiana
Evansville hospitality lauded after Southern Indiana Press visit
The Evansville gathering praised the hospitality shown to city press members, the banquet aboard the Idlewild, and the excursion to Henderson. Delegates from Evansville to Terre Haute chosen for the next meet in September 1880. the correspondent notes festive nights, dancing, and warm farewells as they head home.
Krupp Gun Tests Show High Power Of Breech Loaders
A steel breech loader from Krupp fired three rounds with 440 pound charges and 1709 to 1707 pound shots. The first hit the target at 2735 yards after two trial shots, proving range. Krupp compares power to lifting the gun itself, with estimates of 397 to 410 feet of elevation.
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Krupp
St. Paul’s Cathedral
London
Walter Scott's Jeddart Fee Inspired Jeddart Verse
The note recalls Walter Scott known as a poet not a pleader who took a house breaker as his first client in Jedburgh. After the trial the rogue offered two tips instead of repayment: a yelping terrier guards better than a big dog and any lock dogs dislike cannot stop a craft handled by him. Scott, philosophically accepting fate, turned the incident into the couplet Yelping terrier, rusty key, Was Walter Scott's first Jeddart fee.
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Scott
Jedburgh
Medicine’s effect harms well men more than sick ones
A saying notes that taking medicine can make a healthy man sicker faster than it cures a sick man.
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