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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1916

Page

8

Local Births and Notices Highlight Madison April Day

In Madison on April 1 births were announced for children to Burr R Callis Earl Lockard and Henry Hill of North Madison. Pension granted to Melissa Minor. Numerous travels and visits tied to Louisville Indianapolis Seymour Sandusky and Champagne Illinois. A Milton Township land sale order and a remnant of court action to quiet title involve 388 acres with commissioner Harry H Cope and attorney P E Bear. sale planned late April.

Burr R. Callis Earl Lockard Henry Hill North Madison Melissa Minor Zach Grooms Louisville Walter Stevens B. N. Snook Blanche Fish John Jenkins Louis Wetrick Indianapolis Alois Knoebel John Seymour Henry Anger Sandusky Ohio Mr. Anger Jesse McKay Ida Comly Milton Township Harry H. Cope P. E. Bear

Fire destroys home. life lost of pensioner Hiram Richardson

A dawn blaze in Republican township totalled the Dell Acra residence and contents. Hiram Richardson, 71, a Civil War pensioner seeking shelter, died in the attic as neighbor Walter Carman barely escaped with his own life and efforts to rescue him failed. Coroner's inquest pending, remains to be buried locally. The fire originates unknown and injures no others.

Hiram Richardson Evansville Marion Dell Acra Republican Township Acra Walter Carman Marion Soldiers Carman Mnii Wanderer Henning

Richard Hoagland Dies After Illness at 67

Richard Hoagland aged 67 died at 6 pm yesterday at his sister Mrs. Belle Ames home in West Madison after a period of illness. Funeral is set for 2 pm tomorrow from the house.

Richard Hoagland Belle Ames West Madison

Thomas Phillips of Marion Dies at 43 After Illness

Mrs. Fred Klein of East Street learns of the death in Marion of her brother Thomas Phillips age 43 after a stomach illness. Native of Lancaster Township, he lived in Marion where he ran a grocery. Survived by widow and four children, his father George Phillips, a Madison sister Mrs Dennis Hinds, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral Tuesday in Marion.

Fred Klein East St Marion Thomas Phillips Lancaster Township United Brethren Church George Phillips Dennis Hinds Madison Klein

Herald celebrates 45th birthday and 19th year of paper coins

The Herald marks its 45th birthday and 19th anniversary of the paper coins and proprietorship. It notes decades of Democratic alignment with broad editorial support from Republicans, rising circulation and advertising, debt-free operation, and gratitude to patrons for the paper’s success through hard work and economy.

Artemus Ward Herald Asadison Jefferson County

Death of William Born at 38 in city home

William Born aged 38 died at 9 this morning at his mother Mrs. Mary Born's residence on north Jefferson street after a prolonged illness. Born, born in the city and son of the late Conrad Born, was unmarried and survived by his mother and several sisters. He worked 14 years at Schad saddle tree plant and belonged to St. Peter's Society and St. Mary's Church.

William Born Mary Born North Jefferson Street Conrad Born Mr. Born St. Peter's Society St. Mary's Church

Home of Patrick Marion in Scranton Burns

Five children were burned to death when the home of Patrick Marion in Scranton was destroyed by a fire.

Patrick Marion Scranton

Death of James Brett on Swiss county home

James Brett aged about 45 a noted tobacco market figure and locust post raiser died at his home in Switzerland county after a brief pneumonia illness. His wife is deceased and he leaves a family of small children. Berlin April 1 violent Verdun artillery duels and four French planes shot down by German aviators reported. Grenade attacks by British troops repulsed.

James Brett Switzerland County Berlin Verdun Meuse

Divorce Notice in Jefferson County Indiana

In Jefferson Circuit Court March Term 1916 William A Hartman sues Olive L Hartman for divorce Olive L Hartman a non resident is named a necessary party The defendant is required to appear by May 1 1916 or judgment will be entered against her at Madison Indiana. Clerk Edw M Prenatt seals the notice and attorney J C C S FE Leland is listed.

State of Indiana Jefferson County Jefferson Circuit William A. Hartman Olive L. Hartman Indiana Madison M. Prenatt J. C. C. S. FE. Leland

Notice of Administration for Marion R. Graham Estate

The administrator A M Graham appointed by the Jefferson County Indiana Circuit Court to manage the estate of Marion R. Graham, deceased, declares the estate solvent. March 28, 1916. mar 29wet.

Circuit Court Jefferson County Indiana Marion R. Graham A. M. Graham

Esteemed Resident Miranda Smith Dies at Home

Mrs. Miranda Smith died at 8:15 this morning at her Graham Road home after a week with pneumonia. Born May 17, 1853, she lived in the county all her life and was highly esteemed. She is survived by husband John W. Smith, three sisters including Mrs. Harry Milhouse and Mrs. Jacob Bennett of Indianapolis and Mrs. Fred Dentzer of Canaan Road, and a brother John Paul.

Miranda Smith John W. Smith Graham Road Grange Hall Indianapolis Fred Dentzer Canaan Road John Paul

Trimble County Eyes Bonds for County Roads

Petitions with far more than the required names have been filed with Trimble County Clerk seeking a May 27 election on issuing bonds to fund road improvements. County Judge W. C. Morgan has called for the vote to authorize $90,000 in bonds.

Milton Trimble W. C. Morgan

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