Madison Republican Notes and Political Gossip
An 1882 Madison Indiana page reports Mr Mills traveling to Ohio for a campaign, the New York Prohibition party naming a fall state ticket, and local views on protectionists versus free trade. It notes the death of Hon Geo G Dunn of Bedford, a speed record by Roy Wilkes in Decatur Illinois, and various federal and state political motions, court cases, and party planning across Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wilkes
Decatur
Haigh
Courier Company
Courier
Madison
Pote
State Fair plans discussed by agriculture board
The executive committee of the State Board of Agriculture met Tuesday afternoon to set Fair arrangements. A street car loop on Delaware Street to serve the Fair was considered, risking moving the fair fence corner. Kennedy brothers were set for bare back horse stunts. other attractions included Blue Jeans at the Grand Opera House and a lineup at English's Tomlinson Hall and Park Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Street
Delaware Street
Board of Trade
Kennedy Brothers
Blue Jeans
Grand Opera House
Mr. Potter
Texas
English’s
Pete Baker
Park Theater
Cincinnati Orchestra
Tomlinson Hall
Barnum
A Printer’s Folly Then A Grim Turn Of Events
A rustic man at the printing stand mocks work with nails and a stick used by printers. He boasts and is mocked by the foreman who snaps a rail as mourners carry away a corpse, suggesting a grim ending to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Itn
New Mexico
Nettie Brengle
J. 8. Brengle
Hanover
North New Mexico
Presbyterian Board
Miss Brengle
Sao Castilla
la Castilla
Wealth, Taste, and Fashion in a Bygone Parlour Scene
A reflective piece critiques luxurious interiors and social vanity as wealth expands. It contrasts opulent rooms packed with furniture, curtains, and paintings with the lack of harmony and tact. Quotations from Paley and Shakespeare underscore education, envy, and love amid prosperity.
Horse-whipped for Indecency in Lexington
A man named Chas Madden was horse-whipped in Lexington Indiana for indecent remarks toward Stella Morgan, the eleven year old daughter of livery keeper Jabez Morgan. Madden was attacked in the street, chased home, and punished in front of the village. he narrowly escaped worse harm as neighbors and the Morgan family intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Madden
Lexington
Ind
Stella Morgan
Jabez N. Morgan
Morgan
Villian
Martyr to Style In Frilly Gowns That Trail Dust
A speaker laments wearing long gowns that drag the street and invites scorn from peers. She confesses a wish to dress simply, avoid dirt, and resist fashion, yet submits to the current, cumbersome trend that others praise.
Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment cures various sores
An advertisement claims Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment is a cure for chronic sore eye eczema fever sores salt rheum scald head prairie scratches sore nipples and other skin ailments. It promotes relief for eye and skin conditions with a general healing claim.
Dr King New Discovery Offer and Electric Bitters Ad
An ad promotes Dr King New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with money back guarantee after a fair trial. Trial bottles available at J E C F Harper Drug Store. Also touts Electric Bitters as a tonic curing pimples blotches boils and improving complexion at 50 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. E. C. F. Harper Drug Store
Harper Drug Store
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Repair
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin eruptions. It claims to cure or no pay required with a money back guarantee and is priced at 25 cents per box sold by J. K. O. F. Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. O. F. Harper
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Herald
Toms Adams
Lin ©. Jones, Lessee
Indiana
Offige
East Main Street
Mr. Mills
Ohio
New York Prohibitions
Geo.g. Dunn
Bedford
Lock-Jaw
Genera Sarr
Supreme Court
Tom
Gril Visned
United States
Lund
Qda
Line Catholic Church
Methodists
Indianapolis
Atlanta Constitution
TkRs
Daraacena
Les
Ma Makine Cood
Lis
Tuan
Congressional Party
Altaceda
Harrison
Greencastle
Pennsylvania
Harrishire
Robert B. Wrieht
Allentown
A. I. Tilden
Erie
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Loansville
Democratic State Central Comittee
Holman
National Democratic Committee
Parmner Cox
The
Ladies Home Journal
St. Nicholas
Journal
Mar. Cox
Dun
South
Democratic State Central Committee
Enel
County
Dan
Tere. Matthews
Evansville
Washington
Jeffersonville
Lnd
Greensburg
Martinsville
Inn
Cambridge City
Tod
Terre Hanie
Tad
Pfrankfort
Logansport
Bliffton
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Jewett
South Bend Jimes
Paley
Thompson
Rochefou
Sumamer
Chamberlain
J. H. Bennam
Golconda
Pope Co
Ill
Heberhart & Son
Augsd&wlm
Bucklen
Santas Finest
Santa Claus
New York Capital
North America
John A. Zuck
H. C. Lanxay
Pitcher’s Castoria
Madison Machine CO
Vernon and
Second Streets
Carless
WM. Walch
Q. B. Stribling
Secy
Augidéwyl
W. H. Miller
West Main Street
Estais Lisbet
S.V. Harding
Seymour
D. M. Hooker
West Street
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