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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1882

Page

3

Independent candidates announced for Jefferson county offices

The notice announces multiple Jefferson county candidates running as Independents for county offices including auditor commissioner sheriff coroner recorder treasurer and surveyor. Individuals named include John W Scott J W Gavitt Capt Wells Joseph T Brashear Dr Rodolph H Reemelia David L McClure George L Elliott and Joseph Keiser.

John W. Scott J. W. Gavitt Capt. W. H. Wells People’s Independent Rodolph H. Reemelia Jefferson County David L. McClure George L. Elliott Joseph Keiser

Old Settlers Reunion and Local News Roundup

An Old Settlers reunion at Charleston last Thursday drew crowds. Dr Ery travels to Frankfort then Colorado. Lizzie Reemelin visits Dr Reemelin in town. Curis, Frata, and Nellie Gillespie wed at the bride’s home last Wednesday. Kate Lewis sails to Honolulu for missionary work.

Charleston Dre. Curis, Frata Nellie Gillespie

Brooks and Miss Mercer to Hanover College plans noted

Mr H Brooks of Memphis visits relatives and tends farm business in Brooksburg Miss Bete Mercer of Vevay will accompany his brother Dan to Hanover College this fall. Major J L Vinson from Morrow Ohio visited Madison and common to many friends.

Mr. H. Brooks Memphis, Tenn Brooksburg Bete Mercier Vevay Dan Hanover

Mr. Marks Attends Red Men Council Then Heads to New York

Mr. M. Marks traveled last Saturday to Eaton Pennsylvania for the Grand Council of Red Men. After the meeting he will proceed to New York for about ten days. The orphans' home opened last Friday with six children, three boys and three girls, five from the county house. The home should be supported liberally by city residents.

Mr. M. Marks Eaton, Penn Grand Council of Red Men

Horuff and Frevert Unbox Large Dry Goods Stock

Mr. Horuff returns from the East and a large stock of dry goods is being unboxed at the Horuff and Frevert wholesale house on Main Cross. The scene centers on the new inventory arriving from the trip and its display at the wholesale location.

Nicholas Horuff Horuff Frevert Main Cross Street

Scouts Organize New Post at Versailles

Mr Pave Henpricks commander of the Alois O Bachman Post G A R and several comrades traveled to Versailles last Saturday to form a new post. They were well treated by Ripley county residents upon their return Sunday. Col Hoy held gospel temperance meetings on Main Cross street attracting a fair crowd though some attend for amusement. A burglar broke into Mr Stephen Rogers home Friday night demanding his pocket book and striking Dr Rogers and Mrs Rogers before escape. Miss Luke Hargan was accidentally shot in the right nostril by a toy pistol. the ball lodged at the nasal base. Dr Hutchings attended but the ball was not removed. prognosis cautious but hopeful.

Pave Henpricks Alois O. Bachman Versailes Ripley County Col. Hoy Main Cross Street Gospel Temperance Stephen Rogers Sstogers Dr. Rogers Rogerson Luke Hargan James Miss Luke Hutchings David Glover Glover Squire Cravens Allison J. W. Gayitt Scott J. W. Gavitt Courtland E. Whitsett Indianapolis Whitsett Indiana Grand Army of the Republic

Nuisance clash over bone dust in city and local editor departure

Resident Davin Rusuron sues Currie & Uo to abate bone dust nuisance while Star and city figures argue over who should remove it. Courier notes Madison editor Lon Hoding departs west, and reports on a streetcar ticket theft case, Baptist Association session, and local court actions with J. Cravens and Judge Allison.

Davin Rusuron Currie & Uo Kushiton Board of Health Marcus A. Sulzer Dresselhouce Sulzer

Bowman O Neal Wedding in Vevay

At the mother of the bride’s residence in Vevay on September 6 1882 Charles Bowman of Pueblo Colorado and Zellie B O Neal of Vevay were married by Rev T B McClain. Relatives and intimate friends attended the social event. The couple proceeded to Cincinnati before returning to Colorado.

Bowman—O’neal RB. F. Grisard Vevay Charles W. Bownan Pueblo Col Zellie B. O'Neal T. B. McClain Bowman Commercial Standard Colorado R. ¥.Grisard Cincinnati

Card purporting to be signed by Rev. D. Stiver contested

In the Courier of July 5 a card alleging false statements about Lancaster and the 10 Precinct is questioned. Rev. D. Stiver says he did not authorize his signature. Mr. Silver notes the meeting to pick Crozier's delegates had under fifty attendees and was likely prearranged. Other names on the card may be unauthorised, urging open confession to reveal truth.

Hugase Jones Charles Calloway Crooked Creek Squire Cravens Demares Louisville Jones Lauraville Jeff Calloway Rev D. Stiver Lancaster

Young Stowaway Sells Livery Horse For Cash

A 14 year old boy visited Samuel Herin’s livery stable on Mulberry street and offered a horse for sale claiming his father authorized it. Herin paid $40 and provided a suit of clothes for the horse after the boy’s convincing tale. The boy’s father Daniel Allen and neighbor Ross tracked him to Lawrenceburg while Allen recovered the funds and sought his son.

Samuel Herin Mulberry Street Lawrenceburg Daniel Allen Clark County Mr. Ross

Democrats Plan Vigorous Fight Against Ring Ticket

The Democratic County Central Committee met in Auger's Hall at 1 30 PM with full township representation. A subcommittee report was approved and the call for a convention left to the subcommittee and executive committee. Speakers expressed strong support for the party in each district.

Democrat County Central Committee Democratic County Central Committee Auger’s Hall Ring

City Council Proceedings and Public Works Updates

City Council notes a Sixth Ward election result with Henry Schoerlocke as councilman. A powder house in the cemetery hillside is approved, cistern repairs ordered, market houses to be painted, and a death notice ordinance referred to the Cemetery committee. Printing of revised ordinances limited to 500 copies. payroll and water works reports filed.

Reid Henry Schoerlocke Kyle E. G. Niklaus Tanyard Hollow Myr Sheerlorke Harper Committee On Public Improvements Thomas Cooney Milton Street Robert N, Rankin Fare Play Fire Company Committee On Fire Water Works

True to Her Trust Electric Bitters Ad

A Victorian-era testimonial extols Electric Bitters as the only sure remedy for cleansing the stomach and bowels, purifying blood, and eradicating malarial poison. It praises the faithful wife and mother and notes the medicine costs fifty cents, sold by C. E. Heberhart.

C. E. Heberhart

Correspondence from Serre Muer 4th 1882

Local readers report growing wheat crops and upcoming threshing. Jef Nelson shows a two pound potato from his garden. J H Spicer plans a new house for Mrs Rachel Spicer on her farm. D A Roberts upgrades his farm with a barn. The Methodist plan to build a church at Nelsons Grove. Occasional notices follow.

Jef Nelson J. H. Spicer Rachel Spicer D. A. Roberts Earnest Schoerlocke Methodist Nelson’s Grove

Modern Trotting Gait Marks a New Era in Harness Racing

The piece notes a dramatic leap in trotting gait quality over recent years, moving from the jumpy skip jack style to a smooth, rhythmic stride. It credits fashion and prominent breeders like Mr. Bonner for driving the shift toward pure trotting technique and lighter harness.

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