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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1892
Page
7
The Madison column notes a sensational item about Jack the Ripper allegedly committing death by his own action in Vienna, Austria, amid a long list of local items including pensions, elections, church work, and community events.
The Courier cites court house records to contrast tax levies and spending under trustees James Stewart and Mr Brown. It claims Stewart spent 57,867.94 across two terms while Brown saved 8,010.13 in two years and has 4,816.52 on hand, asserting clear economy versus prior administration.
Circuit Court recessed at noon then resumed with John Hoskins facing assault with intent to kill Albert Smith trial. Jurors heard if a fight or weapon was used. After Hoskins, Josie Harrold, brought from Cincinnati by Deputy Dickerson, was ruled insane and destined for the asylum. Jury deliberation continues at press time.
A meeting of city teachers was held at the High School this morning. Rev. Dr. Brown gave the opening prayer, music followed, then business. Mr. McDaniel read a paper titled My Duty and Miss Middleton presented Pros and Cons of Geography. Miss Caplinger's John G Whit tier honored the Quaker poet.
In a letter dated October 1 1892 Postmaster General J Lowrie Eow? writes M D Garber Madison Indiana that the Department is in correspondence with the Pennsylvania Company over changes and additions to Madison mail train service. If successful Madison may soon receive the sought quality of service.
The advertisement proclaims Brown's Iron Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion and general debility. It emphasizes relief of stomach issues and improved strength through a tonic formula.
Weather is pleasant while the Three's purchasing committee reviews new horses. Local updates include marriages licensed for Edward Whitham and Kate Leh ring, a hospital acquittal for Dr Forshee, and a grim incident with a steer injuring John Dean. Excursions on the Ohio draw crowds and a growing matrimonial market signals autumn trends.
Florence Furnish is granted divorce and custody of her three year old daughter in the face of a divorce suit brought by Florence Furnish against Casper Furnish.
Limited round trip low rate Harvest Excursions offered to Minnesota Montana North and South Dakota with twenty day tickets and stop over privileges west of St Paul and Minneapolis. Information through JAS C POND Chicago. There was a reunion of Company H 27th Indiana at Oliver Shephard's Lovet township Jennings county with ten members attending. Prohibitionists in Scott county met in Scottsburg nominating a county ticket including clerk and sheriff.
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