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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1891
Page
8
The column lists medical ads and notices as well as society events. It notes an Ohio election two weeks away and mentions licenses to wed for M J Hogan and Nellie Mayers. It also covers burns and wounds remedies, catarrh cures, a funeral notice, a church cornerstone ceremony, injuries and a dagger incident, and memorial resolutions for soldiers.
As Winter Approaches, Harp Flix cloths for stoves and hearths are promoted as durable, superior, and cheaper than ever. Available in any size or shape, priced at 35 and 40 cents per yard.
A tramp spotted a short steel rail placed across the Air Line between Mt. Carmel and Albion and warned the approaching passenger train. The blockage would likely have caused many deaths if not discovered in time. New Albany item. Meanwhile Mrs. Thomas T. Gore of Clark County died suddenly at New Market Church after suffering heart disease. She was over thirty five, mother of three, funeral held today.
The law requires immediate payment of the November 1890 state and county tax installment by Monday November 2, 1891 to avoid added damages. Delays may cause excessive crowds and longer waits. D. H. Demaree, T. J.C. octliw4t
Mrs Elvira David longtime Madison resident dies after paralysis at 9:30 Friday night age 78 She was born in Boone county Kentucky May 1824 married to Charles David 1843 mother of six children survived by husband and three daughters The Vine street Baptist church and W C T U figure in her life with Prohibition advocacy and temperance work Her funeral set for 3 pm at Vine Street Baptist with Rev Huckleberry officiating Also notes of ancient flint spearheads found near Ion Indiana and their archaeological significance
Officials and experts report Royal Baking Powder as the only brand free from lime and alum, due to refined cream of tartar and patented processing. Tests by Love and government bodies claim superior leavening, purity, and wholesomeness, with higher cost but greater economy and flavor.
Mrs. Moore and daughter of Han over, went to Indianapolis this morn ing. Mrs. Aten and Mrs. Dr. Rapp left for the convention of foreign missionaries at Indianapolis this afternoon. Mrs. Weir of Pleasant Point attends the convention and visits her brother D. M. Elliott, cashier of the Indianapolis post office. The Madison Post Office uncalled for letters list includes A through V with names such as Mary P. Allen Susan French Hettie Robinson Minnie Royce Elizabeth Storms E O Vail Frank Boswell and others. Unclaimed letters must be requested with the advertisement date. letters not collected in two weeks go to Washington. M. C. Garber P. M.
Advert claims royal Baking Powder superior to all others in strength purity and leavening power. Tests by Rush Medical College Chicago and Chicago College of Pharmacy find it free from adulterants and highly wholesome with greater gas release and volume than competitors.
The wife of Otto Heuse Jr a Main street leather dealer died at four this morning after a seven month battle with tuberculosis. She was 33, born in Madison, raised there, married Oct 23 1877 in North Vernon and leaves three children Edward Emma and Clara. Funeral at the Lutheran church Thursday at 2 PM with Rev H C Fack officiating.
A postal notice advertises a pack of high quality playing cards obtainable for fifteen cents sent to P. B. Eustis in Gen's Pass via the OG. B. & Q. Railway Agency in Chicago Illinois. The date code july2w6m appears at the end.
Exposition authorities propose 300 million dollars in aggregate fire insurance for World’s Fair structures and exhibits. Chicago fire department equips a fire engine and apparatus on Fair grounds in a building by the Exposition Company to prevent loss from fire. Exhibitors relieved from loss fears as insurance and precautions proceed. Local agents sought offering steady yearly salaries and permanent business via J. E. Whitney products.
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