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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1919
Page
4
A jumble of names and places shows residents planning visits and travel. Mrs. A. S. Ginernsey leaves for Newthany to visit her daughter, Hester Demaree returns home from Indianapolis, and Hester Denaree travels to Miami Oklahoma.
John A Stockdale, a longtime resident, died last night at his home on Bel West First Street. He was born in Carroll County Wyoming and never married. He lived with his brother Me Trestod Stockdale. another brother, Jacob Stockdale of Rural Route No 2 Lexington, Indiana, survives. He was a retired farrier and blacksmith and a former engineer of trrones and acquaintances. The notice includes several local property transfers and names, with scattered ages and locations.
Rear Admiral Nathaniel Usher, commandant of the Third Naval District, retires this month. He will be succeeded by Rear Admiral James H. Glennon, formerly at Puget Sound Navy Yard and a member of the Root Commission to Russia in 1917.
Percy Navel a New York State Assemblyman enlisted when the United States entered the war. Although six-year-old in appearance, he served, rose to major, and commanded the 1026 Ammunition Train which recently returned from France.
Eli Stansbury the Indiana attorney general in an opinion says school trustees may place funds from vocational education act payments into either the special school fund or the tuition fund. The ruling follows a question raised by George C. Hitt Indianapolis city schools business manager. In a separate incident Robert Eads parked at the Ford parade, gas spilled and briefly ignited, but extinguishers stopped the fire with only minor burns to clothing.
Mrs. Dale Phillips of Indianapolis visits her Madison relatives Mrs. Jacob Starr and wife on Mulberry Street. W S Taff and wife transfer Hanover town property to Ira Copple and wife for 1900. Louvina Robinson sues for divorce from William Robinson in Circuit Court. Charlotte Orrand of Winchester visits the Caplingers on West Second Street. John Stockdale funeral held at his home and burial at Carmel Church in Trimble County Ky. Charles Gray leaves for Hamilton Ohio after telegram about son Dean burned in benzine explosion. Baptism of many colored people in the river at West Street witnessed by Rev Gaines Broadway Baptist Church.
Mrs Rebecca Jane Buchanan longtime Shelby Township resident and large landowner died Saturday evening at her daughter Mrs Edward Gordon's home near Jefferson Church. Widow of Enoch Buchanan she was about 80 and survived by six daughters, one son, a sister and a brother. She was a Jefferson Presbyterian Church member and maiden name Ebills.
The clipping describes a silk cape with velour material and button edges, noting its length eight inches shorter than a dress skirt and a trend toward longer skirts this year. It also reports the death of Rev. Edward John Hamilton at 39 Ashland Avenue in Buffalo on November 21, aged 84, with funeral in Buffalo on November 23 and burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Syracuse. Hamilton had taught at Hanover College and had connections to Belfast and the Johnson family in Buffalo.
Lawrence Everett Warner, about 32, a noted farmer near Bennington in Switzerland county, died at Denny’s sanitarium two weeks after a surgical operation for a tumor. He was the son of James Warner and is survived by a wife. A letter from John Stoll of Louisville reported the death of Charles Sullivan in Cleveland on March 4, with unknown cause. A mix of unrelated notes follows including political rumors and a memorial service at Westminster Abbey.
Local trains carry residents returning from Cincinnati Indianapolis and Springfield Ohio. Marriage license issued to Benjamin Backus and Carrie Lee. Recruiting and jail actions reported. death notice confusion surrounds Charles Sullender with Sullivan name variant.
An enthusiastic Kent gathering on April 5 formed a farmers organization with County Agent Doddridge and County President Matthews present. Officers named for the coming year include President Fred Hensler, Vice President Wm Steadman, Secretary Barton Kloppfer, and Treasurer Wm A Crosby. A township committee was appointed to recruit rural members. George Distel left for the Little Rock Southern League to play shortstop.
An American Agriculturist survey of bankers across Iowa Minnesota Michigan Ohio Indiana Missouri finds well painted farm buildings raise loan value by roughly 20 to 25 percent. Bankers say thrift signals reliability, improving loan terms and property sale appeal, with longer lasting structures and lower upkeep costs.
A Washington DC study by the Educational Bureau and the Bureau of Industrial Research notes illiteracy correlates with minimal paint use. Painted homes and outbuildings are rare in high literacy regions while illiterate areas rely on common barn paints. The study suggests illiterates may not value paint as a preservative. The piece ends with a proverb about wealth and markets.
A wartime call outlines postwar plans for disabled veterans with schools and work programs across the country. It stresses rehabilitation to civilian life, government support, and funding through the Victory Liberty Loan to ease costs and aid reintegration.
Collection of proverbs attributed to Ben Franklin emphasizing thrift, self reliance, and prudent money use. Pithy maxims urge saving, planning, efficiency, and the link between knowledge and wealth.
The Herald counters attacks from pessimists who claim the Victory Liberty Loan subscriptions starting April 21 cannot succeed. The paper insists the effort will succeed and urges readers to support the drive.
Miss Mary Anderson, vice chairman of the Washington Committee of the National Woman's Trade Union League, sails to represent U.S. women workers at the Peace Conference following President Wilson's suggestion.
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