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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1913

Page

7

Mil to n Township Land Sale and Local Notices

Local items report land transactions in Milton Township with 20 acres sold for 31000 to William Henry Raiser. Probate of George W. Landon and executor William A. Landon noted. Obituary for Charlotte Marie Price. Bridge petition between Jefferson Jennings Scott counties discussed. High School Minstrels at Grand Opera House advertised for April 23.

Wao. Wilkerson Indianapolis William Lucht William L. Hill Willia Henry Raiser Milton Township Mise Frances Haskell Prater Misa Goa Haskell Grand Opera House M. HL. S

Robert Scott Humphreys Dies at 74 on Vernon Street

Robert Scott Humphreys aged 74 died at his home on Vernon Street after years of paralysis. Born in Kentucky May 24, 1440, he was a Confederate Army veteran. A Madison resident for many years, he was survived by a widow, three daughters, two sons, and a brother.

Robert Scott Humphreys Vernon Street Kentucky Humphrey Madison

Mary J Senior’s Funeral Held for Madison Resident

The funeral for Mrs. Mary J. Senior, who died at her son Albert Senior’s home on west Main Street, will be held Monday at 2 o'clock from the residence. Rev. F. C. Hood will officiate. She died on her birthday after a long Madison residence. She leaves her son Charles of Louisville and daughter Mrs. Nettie Wilson of Indianapolis, widow of Capt. John W. Senior, a noted notary and insurance man who died about ten years ago.

Mary J. Senior Albert Senior West Main Street F. C. Hood Madison Charles Louisville Nettie Wilson Indisnapolis

Amicably Adjusted McCauley Estate Dispute Near Manville

Charles A. McCauley died last week near Manville leaving a widow and father with no children. Under Indiana law the widow inherits three fourths of the estate and the parents one fourth. Ida McCauley and William McCauley met with Emerson Lemen and settled the intercate. William conveyed his share in Indianapolis property Milton township farm and personal assets worth about 83 000 to Ida, who then conveyed her three fourths share of her husband’s lands in Milton township. The widow plans a public sale of the personal property.

Charles A. McCauley Manville Cstate Iia Ida McCauley William McCauley Emerson Lemen Indianapolis Milton Township Isabelle McCauley

Funeral of Capt J A W Hardy Held at North Madison

The remains of Captain J A W Hardy arrived from Shelbyville on last evening’s train and were taken to the residence of Newton W Vawter. The funeral was held at 10 this morning conducted by Rev F P Smith. Burial at Fairmount with pallbearers George Graves Harvey Wycoff J D Kinnear Jefferson Underwood William Hanley John Porter. Accompanied by widow and relatives from Shelbyville Indianapolis and North Madison. Aged 70 he died suddenly of heart disease at Shelbyville on March 20.

J. A. W. Hardy North Madison Shelbyville Newton W. Vawter F. P. Smith Fairmount Mesera George Graves Harvey Wycoff J.D. Kinnear Jefferson Underwood William Hanley John Porter George Williama Theodore Rakebrandt Willia Vawter Indianapolis

Anniversary of Shiloh Battle Noted by Local Vets

Tomorrow and Monday mark the 51st anniversary of the battle of Shiloh. Madison and Jefferson County soldiers joined Indiana regiments in a deadly clash with 1262 local casualties. Capt. A D Vanosdol provides the information.

Shilob Madison Jeffurson County Indiana Shiloh A. D. Vanosdol

Madison Native Ross Martin Dies in Buffalo

Telegram from Buffalo announces the death of Ross Martin a former Madison resident aged about 36. He served in the Spanish American War as a corporal in Co F 269th Ind Vol Inf. He was unmarried with both parents dead and likely burial at his aunt John Kremer’s rural route home.

Buffalo N. Y M. R. Sulzer Ross Martin Madison Printers Union John Kremer Martin Herald Co. F Ind

Flood forecasts and six inch rainfall in Ohio Valley

Forecaster Professor Walz explains that March rain across the Ohio drainage area averaged about six inches, with local amounts likely double. He notes this would yield ~33 billion tons of water over 47,200 square miles, enough to fill a 472 square mile by 50 foot lake, and compares to Lake Ontario’s area.

Ohio Valley F. J. Wala Ohio Iadiana Acre Ohio River Louisville Lake Ontario Louieville Mexico South Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico Atlantic Seaboard Louisville Courier-Journal

Relatives of Missing Girl Probe Kidnap Theory

Newcastle Indiana April 3 relatives may have kidnapped Catherine Winters nine year old daughter of Dr W A Winters who has been missing since March 20. A family quarrel over a $6000 legacy from the girl's mother is cited as a motive with Catherine and her brother Franke as heirs. A relative is said to have sworn to avenge himself. Real estate transfers listed include Wilson Roose and wife to Elmer Richard 144 acres Graham township and John Hoagland heirs to Walter Mundt and wife 4 acres Madison township $2400 Take The Herald.

Newcastle Ind Catherine Winters W. A. Winters Catherine Franke Wilson Roose Elmer Richard Graham Township John Hoagland Walter Mundt Madison Township

Madison World Briefs Departures and Local Transfers

A series of short notices from Madison detail residents and visitors: William Lichlyter travels to Bemont Illinois for boat building work while Mr. and Mrs. O L Huntley and Granville Lane visit Waldron. Rev Fred Young leaves Ryker's Ridge for Elizabeth town. Ida Turner returns from Chas Rohiman household. Phoena Roeder and Carrie and Kate Lothapech head to Indianapolis to visit. Margaret Scott and Inez Mayfield travel to Louisville then Willington. Kirby Buchanan and daughter Anna visit Seymour to see Mollie Steele ill. John T Stewart and Bertha Reed wed at the county courthouse with Rev FP Smith officiating. New game and fish laws require licenses. residents must stay within counties, non-residents pay 15.15 for hunting fish license. Mr and Mrs Frankieht sell East Third Street home for 2200 to Melvin King. Gebl family to move to Indianapolis, Kong will relocate here.

William Lichlyter Bemont Ill O. L. Huntley Granville Lane Waldron Fred Young Ryker’s Ridge Elizabeth Town Mes Kirby Buchanan Anna Seymour Frankieht Melvin King East Third Street Gebl Indianapolis Kong Madiaon

Demaree and Senior Rites Held in Brooksburg and Springdale

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Nicie kK Demaree at Brooksburg Baptist Church with Rev. Fred Young officiating and burial in Brooksburg Cemetery. Pallbearers were her five sons and six sons-in-law. Separate services for Mrs. Mary J. Senior, widow of John W. Senior, occurred at her W Main Street home with Rev. F C Hood officiating and burial in Springdale Cemetery, pallbearers listed.

Nicie Kk. Demaree William R. Demaree Brooksburg Baptist Church Fred Young Elzabethtown Brooksburg William Demaree John Demaree Albert Demaree Louia Demaree Robert Demaree James Morton Mary J. Senior John W. Senior W. Main Street F. C. Hood Springdale Cemetery Mesare

Funeral Services for Miss Charlotte Price Held

Funeral services for Miss Charlotte Price were held at 2 PM today at the family home on South Jefferson Street led by Rev. Boyer. Burial followed in Springdale cemetery with pallbearers listed as Meners John Collins Dr. Wyman Joseph Henry Edward Schumacher Thomas Woll Alfred Genter.

Charelotte Price South Jefferson Street Rev. Boyer Springdale Cemetery Meners John Collins Dr. Wyman Joseph Henry Edward Schumacher Thomas 8. Woll Alfred Genter

Death of Capt. Joseph J. Dunn River Inspector Passes

Telegram reports the death of Capt. Joseph J. Dunn at 9 o clock. He was a renowned steamboat inspector in the Louisville district and supervisor in St Louis. He leaves a widow Ada Henry and two children Jean Marie and Charles. Burial at Walnut Street cemetery after funeral at St Marys Church.

St Louie Joseph J Dunn Middle West Apt. Dunn Bright Willard Enerepey Tie Louisville St. Louis Cape Vunn Madison Ada Henry Charles Henry Juan St Mary's Church Jeene Marie Charles Wobert Kate Rodwind Bart Juon Duno Jane Wary

Death of James McBride Sheds Light On Louisville Tobacconist

James McBride, brother of County Recorder W. J. McBride, died yesterday in Louisville. A native of Ireland, he settled in Louisville as a youth and became a prominent tobacco business figure. Survived by a widow and five children. Funeral in Louisville Tuesday from a Catholic church. McBride family traveling from this city.

W. J McBride Louisville James McBride W. J. McBride McBride Ireland Louwinville Mr. McBride

County Officials Meet Bills and Bridge Inspection Plan

County commissioners hold their regular monthly session to review current bills. Tomorrow they plan a visit to the damaged Lilly Creek bridge with Attica Bridge Co. representatives to inspect the structure and discuss repairs.

Lilly Creek Attica Bridge Co Bridge Company

M Bride Lindsay Couple Wed at Parish House

Deputy County Recorder Charles I. McBride and Mise Lindsay were married last night at the parish house by Rev. Father Guthneck. Only a few relatives attended as the couple plans residence on East Street and home to friends. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Arzetta Lindsay and is noted for charm and popularity. the groom is a trusted county official and promising young businessman. The Herald extends best wishes for a long, happy, prosperous marriage.

Charles I. McBride Mise Uillian T.lindasy Madison Father Guthneck Kige Wet McBrue Ethiacity East Street Daugher Arzetta Lindsay County Recorder W. J. McBride

Flood conditions ease as river recedes and crops damaged

Floodwaters fall about 26 inches from the crest last week reducing water on Front street to about two feet. Wheat in Trow mill spouts burst, dumping roughly 2,000 bushels into floodwater. L. V. Cravens warehouse collapsed. multiple buildings show serious damage. street crews begin cleanup as Front street remains waterlogged.

Front Street Trow Milas L. V. Cravens West Street Cornett Ita Davin

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Mapison George W. Landon Walliam A. Landon Mies Rosamond Burton Knightatown W. Craig Third Street Mra Wm. Klemnenz Gladys Misa Marion Latham Latham Flaviuve Manville Abbie Manville George Kay Scott County Jefferson, Jennings Scott Counties Henry Wilkerson Ford John Hill Leonard St. Mary Elizabeth's Hospital Louisaville W.C.T.U Madiavo Mra. G. W. Augustin North Jedferson Street Betste J. G. W. Hardy Buffalo, N.Y Ida Turner East Main Street Chas. Rohiman R. R. No Phoena Roeder Carrie Kate Lothapech Trend Margaret Scott Inez Mayfield Lousville Teeture Acoal Willington John Waltz W. H. Miller Peno Maddox John K. Weyer John Cordrey D. G. Stuart Charlotte Price London Wummian J. J. Dunn Madison Gir Charles Heory James M’bride M'Bride-Lindsat New York
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