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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1891
Page
3
The Vevay Democrat’s Friday issue marks a marked improvement in appearance. The article notes Kate Field’s prophecy about future dress with knee breeches for both women and men.
Miss Nellie Hinds of Madison visits Gov. Hovey with her sweetheart Mr Antle to seek a pardon for her father James Hinds, a Madison man imprisoned for attempted murder. News of the pardon leads to tears and a hopeful plan for a wedding ending a long, tragic case.
The Washington Fire Company received old flooring from the engine house, approved on Mr. Thomas’ motion. The council referred street grading projects to the public improvements committee and reported finances, with coupons burned and $12,541 turned over to L. M. Robinson on September 7. A five foot sidewalk on church street and a plan to repair Front street were debated, while Taylor Beard was elected city weigher and an ordinance issued for the weigher’s duties. The parade and veterans reunion drew large crowds, with substantial civic meal service by relief workers and a successful camp fire at the courthouse. Ex-Clerk John A. Zuck presented the city’s indebtedness statement.
Madison roundup reports that Morris Brothers cigar sales and the Conchas Extra ten cent brand are popular. The Sioux City Palace opening is announced for Oct 1 to 17. The county court adjourned, jurors and indictments listed. A dog is put down for wandering, thefts occur, and several marriages licenses are noted. Deaths of Mrs. Denton and Miss Matthews are reported with funeral details. Reprieve rumors about James Hinds are debunked.
A underage, intoxicated man returned home with a razor and slashed his mother’s face, causing potentially lifelong injuries. He then attacked his father, who subdued him with a chair. Authorities withhold the name, hoping the youth may reform.
Unusually many guilty pleas arise before Judge Friedley as grand jury finishes its term. Cal Stodgel pleads guilty to one gaming count, fined five dollars plus costs. another case dismissed. Steve Rucker fined five dollars and costs in eight liquor without license counts. Carrie Klein arraigned on two cases for criminal provocation and intoxication. pleads guilty to intoxication, other case dismissed. jailed unable to pay one dollar fines and costs and plans to leave for Kansas after selling home. State v Bill Ellis pleads guilty to assault and battery, fined one dollar and costs. Albert Bunyan of Hanover set for Tuesday the 29th. community sympathy noted, he has attorney M. R. Sulzer. Peter Siegel waives exam, goes to trial Monday Sept. 28. State v Mullen begun. charged with assault on Jailer Spivey and with intent to commit felony. Mullen, a Black man, allegedly tried to whip Spivey and release other prisoners after attempting to seize keys. defense by Capt. Vanosdol. Mullen reportedly confessed to counsel and was sentenced to two years in the state’s penitentiary.
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