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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1891
Page
6
A Madison area roundup reports social visits, medical ads for Simmons Liver Regulator, and local notices. It notes Crooked Creek drying, plum trees blooming in Jefferson County, and other town affairs, including a fatality funeral, a tailor leaving Madison, and minor court fines.
Local shop highlights a range of cloths for dresses including a superior 54 inch cloth at 95 cents, cheaper than 1.25, offered in 12 new shades. Granite Suiting 40 inch novelty cloth with handsome effects, Habit Cloth 1½ yards wide in black and colors, all wool priced at 75 cents, 25, 40, and 50 cents. Amazon broadcloth sold at 1.25 and 1.59, plus 54 inch plaid stripe and novelty cloth for fall wraps.
A Ft Wayne youth says he invented a typewriter capable of copying records in books and has applied for patents. The report notes his claim and details on the invention and filing status.
Two convicts John M Gilbert and Benoty Williams were recaptured after escaping the Prison South. Gilbert was found at Monroe City Knox county soon to be released. Williams was arrested in Evansville for jewelry theft. Sheriff Hoagland returns with Wm Stewart alleged murderer of Orril Selig to stand trial in Jefferson Circuit Court. River news reports dike work under Capt Fearn on the Big Kanawha, river trade shipments, packets like the Guiding Star and Smoky City nearing completion, and widespread low water losses estimated at 10000 daily.
Circuit Court opened with jury selection in the Chapman larceny case involving articles from C. T. Branham. About twenty witnesses were summoned as the morning session proceeded. The docket also lists State v Reed for gaming fined five dollars and costs, one gaming case dismissed, State v Wrighthouse for intoxication fined one dollar and costs, and State v Dan Jones for assault and battery.
Elmer Smith saloon keeper and Bruce Garriott merchant clashed over Little York’s incorporation last Thursday. Smith drew a revolver amid heated words and fired twice, striking Garriott in the groin and leg. Smith is jailed. Garriott’s life hangs in the balance after the attack.
More people than in Madison in years are expected for a November third fire drill in the city. Western Fire Company No 3 will showcase its new Cincinnati made engine and the old Silsby engine in a challenge for the prize. A committee was named to arrange attendance and the No 2s will form a coordinating committee at their next meeting. James Stewart has been chosen by Washington authorities as superintendent of construction for the new public building at Third and West streets.
Classified notice offering a good farm and family horse for sale or trade. States the horse will be sold very cheap or in exchange for other property. Provides apply information with unclear contact details.
A humorous Washington Post account describes a young woman dozing beside an old colored man on a streetcar. The woman rests her head on his shoulder as both drift toward sleep, provoking a gentle smile and a final laugh as he dreams and his hand slips onto her shoulder.
A large mounted map of the United States suitable for office or home use is issued by the Burlington route. Free copies are available where transmission costs allow, or mailed for 12 cents postage to P.8 Evarts, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Illinois.
A displaced Indianapolis shopper notes a fire on the 180th story of a building forces a cost sale. The proprietor announces the sale to avoid moving expenses while the blaze remains uncontrolled.
The Madison Indiana post office lists uncalled letters dated Oct 6 1891 with names and instructions to request advertised letters and warns of dead letter transfer after two weeks. A travel ad from Northern Pacific promotes Montana Washington folders, rail routes, schedules and scenic trips, with contact details for George H. Heatford Chicago.
A historical note on scrofula as a hereditary disease affecting the lymphatics and blood. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to expel the disease and restore healthy blood, advising against substitutes.
An advertisement touts Mrs. Graham's cucumber cream as a cosmetic that whitens skin and protects from sun with no acids or alkalis. It claims wrinkles are prevented and offers samples, mail orders, and a beauty book. Gervaise Graham sells at 103 Post Street San Francisco and seeks lady agents.
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