Court and grand jury adjourned to October 16
The Circuit Court and grand jury adjourned on Saturday last until Monday October 16.
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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1880
Page
3
The Circuit Court and grand jury adjourned on Saturday last until Monday October 16.
A son of Julio Bowman, 18, of Saluda township, was accidentally shot in the right shoulder on Thursday, breaking his collar bone. A nearby farm owned by Mr. Smith near Wirt burned Friday evening with all contents, believed sparked by Mr. Smith’s pipe. An alarm Thursday afternoon reported a shed fire at Charles Gertz’s bakery on Main Cross and Main, causing minor damage.
A mixing of local anecdotes and court news: Deacon Wilder touts Hop Bitters as a cure that kept his family well, while Donahoe’s son Donanog dies of malaria aged 24. In Circuit Court, Jesse Pearce is found guilty of assault with intent to kill after shooting Saitt Ellie. Advertisements claim bargains at D W Brapp's for hats caps gloves and ladies furs.
A Warsaw tragedy unfolds as Annie Chaplin dies from two gunshots after her alleged forger lover G L Smith shoots her and then kills himself. Smith previously faced warrants and bail disputes, while Chaplin had confessed under pressure. Jupe Holman spoke at the courthouse, praising the salary critique and Credit Mobilier exposure.
A Rochester mother credits Hop Bitters with curing her two sick children once deemed incurable by doctors and neighbors. She used a half bottle on them after initial use for her own health and believes others do not appreciate the remedy's value.
Hon Cas Remmey and Hon E G Leland plan to speak at the Court House on Saturday night October 9 inviting citizens to turnout and hear the eloquent German speaker. The piece notes lively anticipation for the event and the public reception planned.
A flood of imitations polluted the market deceiving buyers while smoke rose from a fire at the F and M Insurance building caused by a lighted pipe dropped into sawdust. The blaze was quickly subdued. The grand jury indicted John Stucker for first degree murder.
The notice warns Temple residents to verify their voting tickets with the paper and to beware a saddle colored man described as Ethiopiaan who may steal votes. It mentions phrases about fighting with Sigel and wearing her straight.
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