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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1880
Page
3
An early 19th century newspaper piece touts the job office as a premier advertising channel, highlighting extensive reach across adjoining counties and superior service across departments to benefit business advertisers.
The letter claims Republican ballot manipulation at Poll No1 with Brennen alleged to substitute Republican tickets for Democratic ones. It quotes a Republican promising to fix a grand jury to avoid indictments and asserts the necessity of a fair vote and count for government legitimacy.
Paris Crossinec plans a flouring mill with full operation anticipated soon, signaling expanded local industrial activity and job opportunities as construction progresses and equipment arrives.
In the Porter procession, Vernon Carnet Band assisted the event. Miss Exma E Schmitt, daughter of Mr Simon Schmitt, died Thursday last in her 22nd year. An epizootic has arrived with horses in nearly every stable affected by the disease.
Tre Madison Cornet Band furnished music for a Democratic demonstration in Carrollton Kentucky on Saturday night last. The event drew local residents and supporters amid the ongoing campaign season.
Mr. Strother Holmes, recently noted for an injury near Du Pont, is improving and likely to recover, according to an update in the paper.
The speaker questions buying watches or pianos from those lacking apprenticeship or business knowledge. He urges patrons to seek skilled, experienced tradespeople who truly understand their craft, implying unreliable service from inexperienced sellers.
Alarm sounded Thursday afternoon after fire discovered at the residence of Esq Toombs at the corner of Presbyterian avenue and Poplar lane. Neighbors subdued the flames with little damage reported.
Advertises railroad tickets to any point in the Great West via the O. and M Short Line. Claims as the shortest quickest and cheapest route. Sold by R. P. Gahr, agent, at F. and M Insurance Co. office in Madison Indiana. 40-ly
The ladies of St Marys Church held a tax fair at St Marys Hall over five evenings last week. The event was very successful with crowded halls, large receipts, and broad enjoyment for all attendees.
Dr Wu Marquis and his wife of Wirt departed the city on Wednesday for a winter-long sojourn in Tennessee and Alabama for the doctor's health, which has suffered for several months.
Henry Evans Jr of Evans Day Co resided in St Joseph two summers ago and left July 14 for Denver. He carried substantial money and may have been harmed. Nearby the US Navy tug Woodruff towed to Kentucky River locks and blew out wrecks including the Highland Chief from Vevay 1863 and the Thiebodeaux from Brooksburg about thirty five years ago.
Public notice states Arthur Orr sells all merchandise to his son Thomas A. Orr to continue the merchant tailoring business. The author requests public patronage and asks all parties to settle debts with Arthur Orr. Dated October 25, 1000.
The Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men Indiana reports a lively visit to Madison with two new tribes Mixennisawa No 62 Union City and York No 63 Yorktown. Officers elected include GSachem FE Darnall and Great Keeper of Wampum John W. Verry. Resolutions praised Juniata Tribe for hospitality and paid tribute to Marcus A Marks for service as Great Chief of Records.
On Thursday near Mulberry, during a Porter demonstration, cannon misfired injuring George Meuster who lost both arms and suffered severe injuries to his eye and body. Bart McCoy also sustained significant hand injuries. Doctors amputated Meuster’s arms and battled to ease his agony with hope of recovery.
An advertised speaker at Columbian Hall last Saturday night failed to fill his engagement for the Republicans. He attempted to explain the cabalistic figures 329 but the meeting's chairman quickly concluded he was too inebriated to solve the problem. The account portrays Joseph as wrecked by benzine and Redicalism.
The eight year old son of Mr Allison Bain, living at Hanover, died Sunday morning after a brief illness. His funeral was held Monday at 3 p.m. at Carmel Church.
In Lafayette on October 21 a wedding joined Wa. H. Keyt and Emma Ingram at the home of State Senator B. W. Langdon. The couple, stepbrother and sister in youth, had separate marriages and later reunified after years apart. Keyt, a wealthy glucose works builder at Tippecanoe City, was widowed. Ingram had been married to Judge Ingram until his death. The bride and groom, both widely known in Cincinnati circles, left for Ohio after the ceremony.
In Milton township on a Wednesday evening Mrs. Rea, holding her infant by a large fireplace, suffered a sudden fit and fell. The baby slid into the flames, but four year old brother pulled the child to safety. Dr. Ryker attended, but the infant's injuries appeared fatal.
A seven year old daughter of Mrs Fritslar residing on Broadway between Main Cross and Second streets died after clothing caught fire while near a stove Saturday evening. Neighbors responded with a fire brigade but the girl died about noon Sunday from burns.
The Handsome Nickel Plated New Home Lamp debuts this season as a safer, more convenient alternative to the Student Lamp. It clamps to sewing machines, pianos, desks, or walls, directs light precisely, includes a filling indicator and match box, and sells at a low price. Endorsed by major religious papers, it promises big sales due to safety and affordability.
The well known farmer Jacop Mouzerr died at his residence on Hanover road hill Saturday evening after a ten day illness from chest injuries after a wagon fall. The burials took place at Smyrna graveyard on Monday morning.
On Wednesday John Schiber of Hanover township fell fifty feet while coon hunting suffering a dislocated shoulder and internal injuries. He was weak for days and bled from the lungs but is slowly improving. Madison Packing Co. produced about 300000 cans of peaches plums pears and apples this season and is labeling them. La bela lithographs feature fruit prints and a James Madison picture honoring the city.
Tax County Commissioners adjourned on Thursday last and will reconvene in an extra session after the election to approve bonds and related measures.
City resident Miss Morr Marshatt announces her bid for State Librarian before the next Legislature. A report notes local politics and a 1861 Hancock era quote, plus brief obituaries and advertisements on remedies and products.
Toledo man J. N. Beck testifies that his father slept well nightly after using the Only Lung Pad, a device claimed to ease violent coughing. The rest of the text reflects aphorisms and maxims about generosity and truth telling with varied sources and themes.
A cotargo drayman named Wm Madieon while placing a half-barrel of wine in the cellar at Father Brandt residence on Wednesday lost his grip and the barrel broke loose, causing a spill or potential injury.
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