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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1882

Page

2

Independent Jefferson County candidates announced for several offices

An authorized notice lists John W. Scott for County Auditor as an Independent. J W Gavitt seeks County Commissioner on the People’s Independent ticket in the Lower District. Capt Wells and John Warfield are named for County Commissioner positions in Upper and Lower districts respectively. Courtland E Whitsit runs as Independent for Jefferson County Legislature. Dr Rovolph Ty Teemelt seeks Coroner. David L. McClure runs for Recorder. George L. Elliott for Treasurer. Joseph Keiser for Surveyor.

John W. Scott J. W. Gavitt The Capt. W. H. Wells People’s Independent John Warfield Courtland Whitsit Jefferson County Rovolph TY. Teemelt David L. McClure George L. Elliott Joseph Keiser Courtland E.whitsit Jhon W. Scott Joseph T. Brashear Rudolph H. Reemelin J. W. Gavity W. H. Wells

Health Improves for Mr Josery Ara Sr as Sermons Debut

Mr Josery Ara Sr shows marked recovery after illness. Rev Dr Epwards delivered two strong sermons at the Second Presbyterian church last Sunday.

Josery Ara, Sr Dr.Epwards Second Presbyterian Church

Ayer Vigor Featured In Local Health Ad and Notices

A local notice column references Ayer s Hair Vigor as a superior economical dressing and an indispensable toilet article. The report covers deaths, travels, graduations, law studies, a baby birth, emancipation celebration, a sudden death in Louisville, and regulatory actions affecting Doc Bunpurayt after the Golden City fire.

Lapres Ayer

Mr Vincent P Kirk Moves to Plymoth County Seat

Mr Vincent P Kirk leaves with his family for Plymoth Marshall county to establish a permanent home. The article praises him as a brilliant young attorney and politician and notes his plan to join ex Senator Reeves in his new office.

Vincent P. Kirk Plymoth Marshall County Madison Reeves

Judge Baldwin Opens Republican Campaign Meeting

Judge Baldwin spoke at the county courthouse last week as he began Republican campaigning. His mild address touched on prohibition and reflected on Democratic positions, while local Republicans offered little support after large notices appeared in two daily papers.

Baldwin Democratic County Central Committee Democracy People’s Independent County Pledg Oureselves F. T. Hord Attoruney

Judge Delivers Candid Speech Amid Crowded Courtroom

Report notes the court room felt packed with 65 to 70 attendees including Democrats and youths. The judge, despite the awkward setting, gave a solid speech though it failed to win over the listening crowd.

Suicide near Morrison West in Scott County

Morrison West, about 31, shot himself in the back of the head near Mrs. Anna Bletcher’s house four miles northeast of this place last Saturday morning. He had spoken with Mrs. Richard Chasteen moments earlier and died by his own hand. his body was buried at Bethel last Sunday. He had been married twice, with first wife leaving two children surviving him. He reportedly bought whisky and had refused drinks at a local bar. The report notes possible liquor influence, though not confirmed.

Morrison West Anna Bletcher Richard Chasteen Bethel Scott County Democrat Tuanhan Gis Gentle Gill Latium Himelf Lanham Lanlwapengeli Triis County Mitton Township Snelby Monroe Uyker’s Ridge John M. Gilden Golden Madison Knave Masonic Temple Judge Wilson Will J. Johnson E. G. Hay John Trinkle Kent E.R. Wilson Gulden Wm. M. Copeland John M. Golden Copeland Mr. Golden John

Madison city council motions on repairs and wharf use

The Madison Indiana city council met with all members present and referred repairs to Public Improvements. They granted Cincinnati and Louisville Mail Line free wharfage and use of the city wharf while in business, with power to annul. A damaged mare claim, nuisance abatement, and city indebtedness were discussed, and the meeting adjourned after clerical reports.

Mill and Third Main Street Sheerlocke Wiley Depot Street High Church Street Main Crogs Street Committee On Gas Harper's Foster Committee On Printing Cincinnati Louisville West and Mulberry David Rushton Smith James Roberts Mapison, Inc Common Council City of Madison Ind

Horses Wanted in Mobile for Purchases

Medsger of Mobile Alabama will stay in this city the rest of the week and will buy all kinds of horses. The Herald columnist shares a Spurgeon anecdote about a man urging his wife to pray for both, plus a moral about cheerful life and a river tale ending with a quip.

Medsger Mobile Ala

Independent ticket supporters rent W P Kirk room in Masonic Temple

The former law office space once occupied by W P Kirk in the Masonic Temple has been rented and will serve as headquarters for Independent ticket supporters through the election period.

W. P. Kirk Masonic Temple Independent

The Weekly Herald Price Offer

Notice describes a publication available through January 1st at a rate of fifty cents. The brief mentions a weekly newspaper issue offered to readers, highlighting affordability and a time frame ending at the start of the new year.

Herald

Public Speaking Tour Dates Across Towns

The speaker will present at Volga on Saturday evening September 30 Fry's School House Caladonia on Wednesday evening October 4 Center Grove on Thursday evening October 5 Canaan on Friday evening October 6 and Pleasant Ridge on Saturday evening October 7.

Volga Caladonia Fry Center Grove Canaan Pleasant Ridge

Hon J R Cravens to Speak in Brookburg Thursday

Hon J R Cravens will address residents in Brookburg on Thursday evening September 28. The event highlights a local political or civic gathering with Cravens as guest speaker.

Grange Fair Premiums Listed From George's Grave

Premiums awarded at the Grange Fair held in George's Grave cover horses cattle poultry farm products and garden displays. Judges named top placers in general purpose saddles harness dairy and textile classes and a plowing match resulting in South Bend and Casady plows receiving first and second premiums.

George Grange Grange Jubilee W. O. Lewis South Bend Chas Richardson Casady J. W. Lintlejohn Weir Deere Wm Sellmyer J W George White D. P. Moxros Thos H. Warketon Y. We Weir & Deere J. W. Littlejohn

Craig & Brothers Groceries Emphasize Low Prices

The advertisement proclaims the largest and finest line of staple and fancy groceries at the lowest living prices offered by Craig & Brothers.

Craig & Brothers

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