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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1879
Page
3
Local shop announces new inventory including organdies and plaid nainsooks in white goods. Grand opening signals freshness in fabrics. Shop emphasizes updated selections for summer wardrobes and home textiles.
The Herald reports deaths of Mrs Mary Gratz and Mrs Barpaga Johann, and notes civic events. Other items include railroad bridge work donation, an excursion to Cincinnati for Exposition, school teacher licensing exams, and various moves, marriages, and local business ventures. The piece also mentions a large copperhead snake, crop damage from a flood, and a hotel project in Hannibal Missouri.
The Madison Shipyard Company contracted with Capt Hart of Cincinnati to overhaul the steamer Corona and convert it into a cotton boat. Jos Reip, a carpenter, was severely injured at the new City Hall by a falling brick last Wednesday. A valuable mule and two saddles were stolen from A W Lund’s stable near the Hanover pike toll gate a few evenings ago. Quarantine authorities note 156 refugees from infected districts last summer and 28 this year.
Gov Williams plans to attend the county Fair on Friday September 19 if official duties permit. Sam Humphreys to open a dry goods store Jackman and Humphreys at 5 West Maine Cross street two doors below First National Bank. A normal and academic school opens at Gallege Hill September 29 led by Prof JG Craven with Miss Mary Craven as assistant. Vandals damaged Henryville Catholic church altar garments and priestly regalia. Fisuina remains lively with four anglers catching fifty four bass in two hours at Indian Kentuck forks.
Stapr, a leading Madison dealer in hats and caps, has returned from the East with purchases from manufacturers at bottom prices for cash. He offers wholesale or retail rates and invites customers to try him before buying.
Obituary notes Hon Davin Henry father in law of Capt A D Wanesdol died at his Pleasant township residence in Switzerland county aged about 80. Henry served in the Indiana Legislature during Brigh t election of Jesse D Bright to the U S Senate.
Mawmorp Breynorps, jailed in Scott county, attempted self harm by hanging on Wednesday night. He later asked for poison and received a vial of colored water. Manford said farewell, prayed briefly, swallowed the dose and died, but he remains alive.
W H Abbott of Bedford Kentucky slipped on a wet stone on Luna Island above Niagara Falls. Companions grabbed him from swift current and, with aid from others, pulled him to solid ground. He survived the peril and recovered on shore.
The Herald reports the death of Mr. John Kraut after a leg fracture and dislocated ankle led to tetanus. He died at 12:25 yesterday morning. Dr. Vandall arrived too late. Funeral is at St Michael's Church today at 8 a.m. Also listed are post office letter recipients in Madison for September 1, 1879.
An organization of the Knights of Honor mutual life insurance association was effected in the city on Wednesday last. Officers installed include Dictator M. A. Marks Vice Dictator John L. Philips Assistant Dictator Wm. Todd Reporter A. W. Wharton Financial Reporter C. W. King Treasurer Chas. Alling Chaplain Thos. R. Smith Guard Joe R. Zuck Guardian H. P. Shannon Sentinel Jas. McHenry Medical Examiner S. M. Ford Past Dictator H. Hoffstadt Trustees H. B. Foster Thos. Graham W. D. Wells. The Lodge begins with thirty charter members.
The Robbins building beside Wesley Chapel is rented by the city School Board for a colored school. A new West street structure is planned to become City Hall with four downstairs rooms of 18 by 25 feet for Treasurer Clerk and Assessor and a large upstairs Mayer's office and Council chamber 45 by 64 feet, one of the city’s largest rooms.
James R. Shaler, veteran railroad official of the Columbus and Dennison division, has been appointed superintendent of the Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis road, replacing Horace Scott whose resignation becomes effective October 1. Shaler praised for ability but faces a well run system.
One or more surgeons from the Central Surgical Infirmary in Indianapolis will visit Madison at the Western Hotel on September 17 and 18 to consult free of charge for eye or ear diseases catarrh cross eyes club foot spinal curvature piles and chronic ailments. Artificial eyes will be inserted. Remember the dates.
Sheriff Nugent traveled to Jeffersonville to retrieve Kane and Simmons for trial, but Jefferson county authorities refused to relinquish them, saying the men stole cattle in Scott county and must answer there. The Jefferson county horse-stealing case will be considered later.
A dispatch from Cincinnati Tuesday stated the man who stole A. W. Lunds mule was believed in custody there. Sheriff Nugent and Mr. Lund departed for Cincinnati Sunday night to pursue the leads.
A horse stolen near New Washington in Clark County was captured by Sheriff Nugent and brought to the city on Sunday. The thief escaped.
Marriage licenses issued include Jacob Lemon to Anne Kraus James Imel to Rachel Palmer Thomas Steward to Louisa Cain George Loh to Annie Droussa Ezekiel Henderson to Jennie Sarver and J K Blocher to Dora McCarthy. A building atop copper shops on Fourth Street near West and Mulberry burned Sunday morning, about 200 dollars loss, uninsured. Tar Star Baseball Club traveled to Louisville and lost 19 to 3 to Eclipse Club. H S Staveurter of Evansville Indiana visited on return to Hanover College as fall term opens today.
Death notice for George A Davison aged ten, son of Harry B and Addie V Davison, accompanies report of Dr. Heckman of Hanover College accepting a call to Avondale Presbyterian Church near Cincinnati.
Cartes Umbach, son of Henry Umbach, died Monday morning after a brief illness. The death leaves the family and friends in mourning as funeral plans are announced.
The State Fair runs September 29 to October 4 with renewed effort to exceed prior fairs. Exhibitors, agricultural rooms, and extensive correspondence show unusual preparation for one of the state’s most varied exhibits. President Hayes will visit. old pioneers are expected. J. M. & J. Railroad offers half fare passengers.
Blackwoon's Magazine for August republished by Leonard Scott Publishing Co. outlines Notes from Cyprus, detailing resources, needs, capabilities, and England’s political importance, with Turks and Greeks described in distinct types. It also introduces Stock, Jobbing and the Stock Exchange, covering its origin and history.
The article surveys St Neot’s Cornwall with its notable stained glass scenes of Creation Noah George and Neot and notes Neot’s Saxon royal father and Dunstan as his tutor. It also previews India and the Silver Question contemporary literature readers a new serial Godfrey’s White Queen and Reata continuation.
General Morton C. Hunter's remarks at the Soldier's Reunion in Madison last week were condemned as bitter partisan and malignant. The veteran audience denounced the speech as unbecoming to the occasion and unworthy of the cause.
Kidney diseases afflict many and increase, but virtues of Kidney-Wort are claimed to check and speedily cure. Those who have relied on emrits and similar preparations are urged to try this great remedy and be cured.
Practical dairymen are urged to use the Perfected Butter Color of Wells Richardson Co Burlington VT as the best obtainable. It is pure harmless odorless flavorless and non spoiling in any weather. In liquid form it is ready for instant use and costs little with uniform strength of hue. Use no other.
This ad touts Dr King's New Discovery as the sole cure for coughs throat and lung diseases. It claims over one million bottles used last year and offers a free trial bottle or a regular bottle for one dollar at J E C F Harpers Madison.
Gospel service notes pass the plate during a church gathering. Readings and offerings reflect the congregation’s message and communal support.
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