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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1879
Page
5
Local Briefs from Jennings County and Surrounding Areas
The Jefferson Herald notes a busy legal and social week with grand jury activity in Versailles and Jennings Circuit Court opening, Kate Mappleton placing second in a Quincy race, Susan B. Anthony to lecture in town, and local progress including wheat sowing, a destroyed Canaan Cemetery, and a railroad tax approval across Decatur County.
Morrison Buys Henry Heintz Bakery and Restaurant
Wm H Morrison of Lexington Indiana buys Henry Heintzs bakery and restaurant and opens new operation on Chestnut Street. Hanover Courthouse opens its present session with more students than last year and Prof Waugh accepts professorship from Trustees. Oxe W W Davis beaten near railroad bridge by unknown parties Thursday night. Scipio letter notes white wheat sample to Francisco at Wirt for seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour Democrat
Wm. H. Morrison
Lexington
Indiana
Henry Heintz
Chestnut Street
Hanover Courteece
Waugh
W. W. Davis
Hanover Township
Scipio
North Vernon Plaindealer
Wm. Wright
Francisco
Wirt
Fire destroys outbuildings on Broadway and High streets
The stable wood-house and roof at the rear of R. S. McKee’s residence were burned on Sunday morning, with losses around $1,000 and insurance $4,300. Also noted: Madman Fred Glass worsening at the insane asylum and probable poor recovery prospects. Also reports on tax collections for ex-treasurers J. W. Scott and R. C. Jackman. Y M C A officers elected at Second Presbyterian Church. Henry Biseemen sentenced to two years and disfranchisement for mule theft. Lena Tettenborn and Mose Fisk to perform Gretchen Sept 22 at Odd Fellows Hall with reserved seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. McKee
Broadway
High Streets
Lena Tettenborn
Mose Fisk
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Gretchen
Germantown
Early settler Mrs. Saran B. Vawter dies at home
Mrs. Saran B. Vawter, one of the county’s early settlers, died at her son Milton I. Vawter’s residence Wednesday in her 83rd year. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the Baptist Church in North Madison and drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saran B. Vawter
Milton 8. Vawter
Baptist Church
North Madison
Local Council Seeks Business Statistics and Park Plans
James J Sering and Jas Brewster appointed by the Council Committee on Records to collect city business data at the request of State Superintendent Collett. M A Marks delivered a closing address at the Jewish Temple as Rev Marx Moses prepares to take over. Jefferson County Patrons of Husbandry plan a 40 acre fair and jubilee park near Madison with 2000 available for lease or purchase. City Marshal detains two men at camp meeting then releases them as wrong suspects. Seymour Democrat notes a 50 year old chip found under a white oak, no scar. Eagle Hollow resident Joan Brinson praised for honesty after returning several found pocketbooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
James J. Sering
Jas. Brewster
Council Committee On Records
Collett
M. A. Marks
Marx Moses
Jefferson County
Madison
Grant County
Masked mob attacks youths near Scottsburg in nightly raid
A party of forty masked men eight mules north east of Scottsburg dragged six young men from their beds three brothers were tied to trees and whipped. one escaped. Motive cited as a recent attempted rape in the neighborhood amid general devilment. The report also shows county tax figures: land acres 224,738.70, land value 3,153,755, improvements 2,073,855, personal property 3,107,155, total taxation 8,334,765, taxes due 116,418.32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel
Scottsburg
Graham
County Commissioner's Court Doings of Last Session
The county court opened its quarterly session September 1 and met nine days. Appointments covered university study for Thomas Wiggam, road viewers, magistrates, and constables. several hog and cattle run restrictions were granted in Milton and Saluda townships. a bridge project near College Hill was declined. aid petitions for the B B M R R were continued. the auditor’s fee bill was postponed. bonds were paid, canceled, and new bonds issued. delinquent tax claims for 1877 and later periods were approved and paid. controversy over older delinquent tax bills arose with former treasurer Jackman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners’ Court
Thomas Wiggam
Graham Township
Perdue University
Jas. Neill
George Danner
Milton Township
Joseph Benham
Saluda Township
Saluda
William Brazelton
Middle Fork Creek
College Hill
Jefferson County
Graham
Firemen & Mechanics Insurance Company
Nathan Powell
J. W. Scott
Supreme Court
Jonathan Schooley
Iast
Robert C. Jackman
Jackman
William N Lake seeks damages after walk halted by city
William N Lake the walkist has retained Buskirk and Bartholomew to sue Indianapolis authorities for 5000 dollars claiming breach of contract. He says the city stopped him from completing his advertised 1000 quarter miles in 1000 quarter hours, losing profits and harming reputation and investments. He is described as well educated and exemplary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idianapolis Sentinel
William N. Lake
Buskirk & Bartholomew
Lake
Hanover
Indianapolis
Fisher
Harvey Young
Yale
Lafayette
Pearl Celeste British Blonde Bouquet at Odd Fellows Hall
The Pearl Celeste British Blonde Bouquet Combination appears at Odd Fellows Hall tomorrow and Friday after playing to crowded crowds at Heucks Opera House in Cincinnati. Advance agent Mr Neville assures audiences that performances are chaste refined and will not shock even the most refined sensibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Heuck’s
Opera House
Cincinnati
Neville
State Pioneers Association Old Settlers Meeting
Old settlers met at the Courthouse to form an organization led by President T. J. Humphreys and Secretary C. K. Lord. An executive committee from multiple townships was chosen and tasked with inviting all 70 plus, 40 year residents for free transport to the Indianapolis gathering on October 1 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Humphreys
C. K. Lord
City of
Madison
John Kirk
John J. Phillips
Bernhardt Miller
Ephriam Kennedys
Isaac EuDaily
John B. Cross
Elias Phillips
Samuel J. Smith
John R. Cravens
Jos
H. D. Rogera
James E. Lewis
William Brown
William Stapp
Mark Clark
Graham
Thomas Dryden
Richard Chapman
Saluda
Clark Mercer
Jacob Bear
Hanover
William Mathews
John Cravens
Zepheniah Loyd
Wm. Buxton
Smyrna
John Duffy
Thomas Lawler
Lancaster
Wm. Hays
Nathaniel Rector
Monroe
Enos Miles
Jus. Baxter
Shelby
Joseph Lockard
Wm. Rogers
Milton Township
Franklin Joyce
Allah Wright
Madison Township
John Carr
Samuel J. Ryker
Charles K. Lard
James H. Losey
Sam’l ‘H. Steinberger
Holly Austin
State Pioneers’ Association
Indianapolis
Camp Meeting At Beech Grove Park Draws Thousands
Between four and five thousand people attended a Sunday camp meeting at Beech Grove Park. Two excursion trains and boats from Warsaw and Jeffersonville arrived. The event continues through the week at the colored Methodist church on Poplar Street and ends with a Park grounds gathering next Sunday. The Herald advertises the dry goods firm Jackman & Humphreys, well known in the county, and invites patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Grove Park
Warsaw
Jeffersonville
Colored Methodist Church
Poplar Street
Park Grounds
Jackman & Humphreys
Odd attempted hanging ends with knife escape
In Vienna township J B Walters and family faced tragedy after mushrooms eaten by children caused multiple deaths. Drs Watson Swope and peers treated the sick while authorities investigate poison exposure. Separate notices mention a domestic incident by Jony Bowampa and local church events including St Ludwig’s Y M S officers and a Christ Church excursion to Louisville with Prof Gebert’s band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scorrssura
Vienna Township
J. B. Walters
Young Men’s Society of Christ Church
Louisville
Gebert
Charles the Simple and his fool Jean contrasted in kingship
In a brief witticism, Charles the Simple suggests swapping roles with his fool Jean. Jean replies he would be content as king but ashamed to have such a fool. The phrase touches on women's refusal to marry and the era's gender expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles the Simple
Jean
Charles
Sach
Lumber and hardware deals for sash doors and blinds
Carpenters and builders urged to use standardized sash sizes to cut costs. Large stock of sash doors and blinds with numerous sizes listed. Also offers window glass doors locks hinges plus school books wallpaper and stationery from local stores in Madison Indiana. Stores close Sept 18 19 1879 for county fair and holy days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alling & Lodge
Madison
Ind
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S. S. Moffett & Son
the Herald
Jefferson
JupGe Berkshire
Versailles
Jennings
Kate Mappleton
Quincy
Ill
Susan B. Anthony
City
Jennings County
Indiana Regiment
Joan Maxwell
Owen County
Circuit Court
Snyder Bro
Destillery
Hunter's Bottom
Canaan
Sam Cuyxingham
George Trow
Germany
Morris Chapel
Brooksburg
Nathan Matthews
Shelby Township
Caarves Barnes
Lafayette High-School
W. W. Sxyyper
Kent and Hanover
Caroline White
J. C. White
John C. Schmidlapp
Decatur County
North Vernon
Rushville
Thomas M. Davis
Mise Mollie J. Nichols
Republican Township
John L. Jones
Insane Asylum
Fred. Glass
R. C. Jackman
The
Second Presbyterian Church
J. O. Taylor
J. Lyle Clough
George D. Demaree
George Hoffman
Henry Biseemen
Joan Brinson
Eagle Hollow
John
Old Settlers’ Meeting
Columbus
Democrat
Jerry Grover
John C. Hubbard
Andohn M. Gwyn
Gen. Downing
Henry Robertson
Wash Hinkle
Henry Hicks
Washington Street
Soniomon
Wm. Phibbs
Solomon
Esq
Johnson and Frost
Phibbs
Jony Bowampa
Snyder Bros
Dra
Mullen
Ennis
Board of Health
St. Ludwig’s Y. M. S
St. Mary’s
Henry Nodler
Nicholas Hentz
George Hummel
N. Kremer
Philip Bierck
Mat. Hill
Ben. Woodchopper
Ebery
de Grasa
Adam
Gwyne
Sister Williams
Raisin
Udder Johnson
Fife
Robert
Tutt’s
UTT
Tutt
Vumce
Murray
New York
Jackman & Humphrey’s
Foster & Calloway’s
S.s
Bae
Foster & Calloway's
A Cara
A. Marks & Son
Boss Cheap
East Main Cross
Golden Rule
Belfant
West Main Cross St
Low 1St National Bank
Boot & Shoe Store
A. Hamburger
East Main Cross St
Sanxay’s
W. 5Th St
John Adadms
Madison, Ind
WM. Resgr & CO
Great West
R. P. Gahr
Second Street
Mulberry
West
Jacob Hassfurder, Jr
Adm
W. T. Friedley
Musical Academy
Gustave Fissmer
Plum and
Vernon Streets
Madison, Mnd
Vincent Cravens
Justice of the Peace
Masonic Temple
Eemiyenoul
Lean
Cary
Ionaoe
National Publishing Co
Chicago
Baxter & CO
Tnves
Wall St
Mike Fortunes
Wall Street
T. Potter Wight & CO
N. Y
Smith
Holman
A. J. Holman & CO
Phila
J. C. McCurdy &Cg
Fred
VU. S. Piano & Organco
Gen. Grant
J. T. Headly
Hubbard Bros
Fourth St
Hart
AGUE
Drugeiste
Join
Hart & CO
Eeader
Georgestine Sox. & CO
Tortiand
Maine
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