Local notices and personals from Madison area October 1891
Henry H. Kirk named postmaster at Hlaney s corner Ripley county. John Hazel seeks Soldiers Home admission in Dayton Ohio. Jason B Brown leaves Seymour for Ohio campaign. Florence s Harry Edmondson works in Madison, family stays. Wall around Jeffersonville penitentiary to use 300 000 bricks. Billy Whedon noted as senior conductor on Pennsylvania Louisville division. Deaths include Mrs Mary Landis May in Minneapolis and burial in Indianapolis. Court actions with McDaniel case in Jeffersonville. Ohio River pike extension planned to Ghent. Mary Howard and Nick Lyons wedding announced at St Michael s and St Mary s. Trinity M E Sunday School elects officers. Fire alarm due to mail boat bell. Augustus Bladen catches 70 lb blue channel catfish. Walnut and chestnut yields reported. Various notes on locals: retirements, church staff, parades, cattle movements, color blind train, court affidavits, and social visits. Numerous residents and travelers listed with movements between Madison, Jeffersonville, Louisville, and nearby towns.
Bloody Night In Sixth Ward Ends In Fights
Peter Fertig and Larney McLaughlin suffered severe razor wounds after a late night altercation near the Baker residence. Jesse Baker and his son were also beaten. No arrests yet. the motive remains unknown as doctors treat multiple deep injuries and Fertig’s condition worsens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Fertig
Larney McLaughlin
Jesse Baker
Fertig
McLaughlin
Baker
Vlum
Second Streets
Dr. Forshee
Baby Cleveland Mission Aims to Unite Democratic Leaders
The Shelbyville Democrat recounts Baby Cleveland’s birth and a Cooper Union rally where President Cleveland and Governor Hill exchanged friendly gestures. It argues the baby’s presence softened any rumored rift, as Hill’s later jokes and interactions with the infant suggested renewed cordiality and a shared goal of peace and harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby Cleveland
Cooper Union
David Bennett Hill
Mr. Cleveland
Hill
Cleveland
Gov. Hill
Governor Hill
Shelbyville
Allen Chapel A M E Church Nominates Trustees
Hanover Inv Oct 23 91 members of Allen Chapel A M E church met and nominated six persons four to be elected Trustees on November 2 1891 in the named place. Nominations: Selia Wilson Owen Sanderson M M Mc Knight Henry Young George Johnson John R Porson H H Wilson pastor M M McKinaur secretary. Fred Grace is at Wirt today chasing the festive quail and nimble rabbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selia Wilson
Owen Sanderson
M. M. McKnight
Henry Young
George Johnson
John R. Porson
H. H. Wilson
M. M. McKinaur
Sec
Dedication of Brooksburg Methodist Church Achieves Funds
The Brooksburg Methodist church built largely by G W Gelvin and his congregation was dedicated after raising $460 to lift incumbrances on a $2,500 building. Dr David Moore of Cincinnati preached, followed by Rev Dubitt of Moore's Hill College. The crowd filled the edifice and praised Gelvin and his congregation for the achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooksburg
G. W. Gelvin
Vevay
Eash
David Moore
Western Christian Advocate of
Cincinnati
Dubitt
Moore’s Hill College
Gelvin
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Henry H. Kirk
Hlaney’s Corner
Ripley County
John Hazel
Soldiers’ Home
Dayton
Jason B. Brown
Seymour
Ohio
Harry Edmondson
Florence
Ind
Madison
Pennsylvania Company
Jeffersonville Penitentiary
Fred Phisler
Frank Armstrong
Milton Township
Trimble County
Mary Landis May
L. G. Hay
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Billy” Whedon
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Seymour Democrat
Herbert D. Vories
Institute of Jefferson County Teachers
Shug
Griffin
Hack
Tabby
Augustus Bladen
Ethridge
Bladen
Robinson
Jerome Hurlbut
Trinity M. E. Sunday School
Hurlbut
Friedley
Jeffersonville
Clark
McDaniel
G. W. Fisher
Ghent
Carrollton Democrat
Mary Howard
Nick Lyons
St. Michael’s
St. Mary’s
Middleton & Wymond
Pp. C.C. & St. L. Railroad
Prestonville
Richwood
Cambridge
W. M. Eggleston
George Stapp
J. K. Lammond
Elmer E.scott
Josie Chapman
Ida Almond
Bert Hitz
J. J. Rapp
Stella Holmes
Lizzie Williams
Harry Stanley
Stanley
Margaret Collins
West Madison
Joseph
Isaac
Laura
Lancaster County
Belmont County
Tinsley
Springdale Cemetery
Charles Crozier
Crothersville
Samuel Weatherford
Samuel Rhea
Caseyville
Otis Sappington
New Albany
QO. E. Olcott
Joseph Glauber
Carro
Carey Blasingham
Soldiers
Marion
A.J. Merritt
Franklin
A. J. Grayson
Rodgers
Trinity Church
Orin Marshall
B. T. Millican
Chattanooga
Tenn
Nannie Branham
Rushville
Addie Dorsey
Dupont
Mark Mollyneaux
James Cordrey
Moore's Hill College
Schmidlap Forse
Katie Forsee
John Louden
Gale Schmidlapp
Charles Peterman
Ellwood
Columbus
Trinity
Dave Humphrey
Capt
Humphrey
Locust
Iter
San Diego
California
J. Z. Tucker
Emma Frevert
Madison, Ind
E. F. McElroy
Margaret
Atlanta
Geome
Mr. McElroy
Michael Grossmick
Lizzie Benson
Barnes
James Buxton
Kent
Charlestown
W. L. Barnes
Clark County
John Beard
Beech Grove
George Beard
River News
Keck
Shad
Helena
Missouri
St. Louis
Ohio River
H. J. Miller
Brooks
Bellaire
Maj. W. Fank
Corydon
Congress
Dubuque
Ita
Mississippi
Fred Grace
Wirt
the House of the Lord
Cestoria
Golden Gate
Ytallaus Tayo
NK Farpan & Go
Chicace
Madison Machine CO
Atlas Engine Works
United States
WM. Walch
A. B. Stribling, &Ey
Pitcher’s Castoria
W. H. Miller
West Main Street
Castoria
H. A. Azcurn
M.D
Oxford
Brooklyn
N. Y
Janldd&wiy
Tax Cenvaux Company
Murray Street
ELY
Mall
ELY Bros
Warren St
Indiana
S.V. Harding
D. M. Hooker
West Street
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