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Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1918

Page

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Buxton Divorce Suit Notified in Jefferson Court

State of Indiana Jefferson County Jefferson Circuit Court March Term 1918 Jeannette Buxton sues Jay J Buxton for divorce No R741 On March 19 1918 a competent witness affidavit showed Jay J Buxton a non resident is a necessary party The defendant is notified to appear at the May Term 1918 at Madison and answer or the complaint will be heard and judgment rendered Witness EDW M PRENATT Clerk Madison Indiana

State of Indiana Jefferson County Jefferson Circuit Jeannette Buxton Jay J. Buxton Clerk's Office of Land Court Kay J. Buxton Indiana Madison M. Prenatt Curtis Marshall All'y

Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Efficacious Says Buffalo Ad

More than one hundred thousand users and over fifty thousand testimonials appear for Doan's Kidney Pills and backache relief. Madison residents report relief from back pain and irregular kidney function after using the remedy sold by Rogers' Drug Store. The Buffalo firm Forsiters Miouin Co. advertises the pills at 60 cents and urges readers to seek the same relief Mr. Grace experienced.

Deaun Madison Nia Exta, PLC Grace Hotel Jederen Doan Rogers Mr. Grace Fpousters Miouin Co Props Buffalo N. Yo

Election of church officers at Second Presbyterian

At Sunday evening election for officers of the Christian Fadeaver Secets church group the following were selected: President Miss banned Phenaeon Vice President Miss Grace More head Secretary Mr Wayne Cockrell Treasurer Miss Mamie Glauber. Let your dollars work for freedom while they work for you.

Christian Fadeaver Secets Second Presbyterian Church Banned Phenaeon Grace Morehead Wayne Cockrell Mamie Glauber

Germans Thwart Counter Assaults on Flanders Front

British artillery repelled two German counter assaults between the Luce and Avre rivers with heavy losses to the Germans. Fifty prisoners and thirteen machine guns taken. 73 more prisoners captured in Hebuterne sector. West Flanders raids successful. Oise to Somme front quiet noted.

London Luce Avre War Office Hebuterne West Flanders Battle Oise Somme

Supreme Court weighs statewide prohibition case as saloons close

The Indiana Supreme Court has the Evansville statewide prohibition appeal under advisement while Lake County cases are heard this afternoon. Five thousand three hundred Indiana saloons close at midnight as state goes dry. Secret service guards William Jennings Bryan during the National Dry Federation campaign inauguration amid threats to Governor Goodrich and Bryan. The State prohibition party holds a convention to map future cooperation with the new national party.

Indianapolis Supreme Court Evansville Lake County Indiana Secret Service William Jennings Bryan National Dry Federation Goodrich Bryan State Prohibition Party New National Party

Wisconsin to Cast Record Vote in Senatorial Race Today

Milwaukee reports a likely 400000 record vote in the loyalty test for the Wisconsin senatorial election. Socialist Victor Berger relies on secret balloting while Irvine Lenroot is the betting favorite two to one. Democrat Joseph Davies also expresses confidence. Elsewhere the paper notes the sale notice for the former Samuel Herin residence on Mulberry Street with details on location, size, and condition.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Victor Berger Irvine Lenroot Joseph Davies People's Trust Company Samuel Herin Mulberry Street Court House

County Commissioners Approve Orphans Home Supplies Contracts

Yesterday the County Commissioners certified claims and inspected the Manville bridge site under reconstruction. Today they awarded supply contracts for the Orphans Home including Dry Goods N Horuff & Sons Groceries W Pfortner Vegetables George D Demaree Shoes C A Stantons Sons Flour W Trow Co and continued liquor license applications. The board adjourned for the April term.

Manville Bridge Charles Platz N. Horuff & Sons

Jones and Peel Wed on Easter in Indianapolis

Mr Albert L. Jones and Miss Elsie Peel, both of Indianapolis, were married Easter Sunday. The groom is the eldest son of Mr George W. Jones of this city and the bride the only daughter of Mr and Mrs C F Peel. They will reside in Indianapolis as many friends extend congratulations. Uncle Sam expects every man to do his duty.

Albert L. Jones Elsie Peel Indianapolis George W. Jones C. F. Peel

Income Tax Installment Payment Bill Introduced

The House today saw Representative McCormick of Illinois introduce a bill to allow payment of income and excess profits taxes in two installments. The first half would be due by June 1 and the second by October 1.

Washington McCormick Ilinois

Interurban Crashes Into Streetcar in Fog

An interurban bound for Toledo crashed into a Port streetcar trailer in dense fog this morning. Twenty people were injured, eight seriously, in the collision on Detroit street.

Detroit

Removal of Reformatory Center Urged by Senator

Senator Rutherford of Anderson urges moving the State reformatory from Jeffersonville to the central region to provide fair land not now available. He cites rebuilding costs after the recent fire.

Indianapolis Rutherford Anderson Deffersonville

Remains of Mrs Baker Brought After Tragic Indianapolis Death

The remains of Mrs. Mandana Baker arrived by noon train in Indianapolis for immediate funeral and burial at Springdale Cemetery. She died by suicide in a woodshed after escaping a dementia spell from City Hospital. Funeral attendees included her mother, three brothers, one sister, and other friends, with fifteen in the party. Pallbearers were mostly cousins of the decedent.

Mandana Baker Indianapolis Springdale Cemetery City Hospital Laura C. Hoffman F. M. Hill Thos Thos. G. Francisco W. A. Hanna Roy Strong

Funeral services for Private Frank Morgan held

Funeral services for Private Frank Morgan were held at Olive Branch church at two o'clock yesterday afternoon with Rev. B. E. Antrobus in charge. Pallbearers named were W. Guy Pender, A. H. Hilands, Albert Eisenhardt, John Lane Carlisle, Robert Officer, Louis Van Buren. A slate blown from the passenger station roof during last night’s wind storm smashed a coach window on the track.

Frank Morgan Olive Branch Church B. E. Antrobus Messrs W. Guy Pender A. H. Hilands Albert Eisenhardt John Lane Carlisle Robert Officer Louis van Buren

Third Liberty Loan Drive Opens Across State

Plans for a large Third Liberty Loan opening day are set with parades from 2 to 4 p m and a public address by leaders under the direction of Grand Marshal Hayrh. Local committees in Jefferson County coordinate charity events as communities prepare to support the nationwide campaign. A meeting at the Commercial Club outlined tasks, with further progress reports to come. A local temperance event featured songs, prayers, and a youth class program, noting firm opposition to liquor and cigarettes as John Barleycorn is said to be dying.

Abadison Gial Marshal Hayrh Jefferson County Cme Madison Reorce Denny

Easter Services at Lutheran Church Highlight Cantata

The Easter program featured a German morning service and an English evening service with the cantata The Risen Redeemer by J Lieman. Soloists included Mrs. Rea Kehert Miss Gladys Grayson Miss Anna Ochs and a duet by Miss Anna Ochs and Mollie Pfeifer. Organist Mrs Fred Beckert is credited. Communion was offered morning and evening to many communicants. Palm Sunday confirmands received communion at the night service. Mrs Jessie W Leland announces the engagement of her daughter Helen Jane to George L Appich with a Madison spring wedding planned.

the Risen Redeemer J Lieman Rea Kehert Gladys Grayson Anna Ochs Mollie Pfeifer Fred Beckert Jessie W. Leland Helen Jane Richmond, Va George L. Appich Washington, D. C Madison

Victory bread and food shipments amid wartime controls

A damaged notice describes Victory bread and meat shipments under wartime controls. Officials including Lord Rhonda and Signer Crespt signed by Herbert Hoover outline food distribution and deliveries to Madison bakers and Jefferson County. Local residents Nicholas Harper and Bert Stapleton were seen meeting old friends, reflecting a long family service history in the U.S. Marine and Calvary branches.

Madison Victory Dredd Cts Victor Boret Brenco Lord Rhonda Signer Crespt Herbert Hoover Nicholas Harper Jefferson County Bert Stapleton Switzerland County Campaday Mer.y Taylor Stapleton Cits Tits Qust U.S. Marine Service Threeotter Cele Sain Gudhit Ded Padiana Uhaklage

The Great Cable Solo Player A Piano

An advertisement touts a piano that delivers high quality music at low cost. It promises simple operation for beginners yet capable of satisfying expert players. Prospective buyers are urged to visit to see and hear the instrument firsthand.

Hydrant Left On Floods Krebs Store Damaging Stock

Water leaked through the Krebs clothing store ceiling after a hydrant was left on last night. Flooding also damaged the adjoining store room and its wall and ceiling paper, causing loss to the stock and premises.

Krebs Clothing P. J. Quinn

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