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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1915

Page

6

Madison Apr 10 Notes on Local Births and Events

Births and marriages in Madison area include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Woodfill Monroe township a wedding for Richard Jeffries and Goldie Kidwell, and twins to Mr and Mrs Peter Hoagland. Local news covers livestock sales, car sale, medical incidents, steamboat inspectors actions, a funeral, a child placement, a wedding in Columbus, fly swatter campaign, and quotes a rhyming jingle urging fly swatting.

Charles Woodfill Monroe Township Albert Jones Noah Jones Flist Street S. B. Foltz Middlefork Joseph Christman Elsie Louisville George Forthofer Walnut Street Richard Jeffries Goldie Kidwell Hartley Peter Hoagland Mary Louise Louis J Overland Automobiles Madison Automobile Co John Steinberger Robert Demaree Kohl Harry Christman Paragon Ind William Goins Hanover Aaron Kuhn Saluda Township Miss Bridges State Orphans’ Home Society Louisville Courier-Journal J. W. Abraham I. W. Betts Madison John Singer New Hanover Singer Columbus Joseph Schlick, Jr City Board of Health

Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Local Page

Transactions show Henry Suter and wife selling to Sophro nia E Smith property in North Madison for 500 dollars. Eli Michaela and wife transfer 80 acres in Lancaster township to George Owen for 1000 dollars. William H. Judd and wife sell 20 acres in Saluda township to Carl G. Weddle and wife for 00 dollars. Mary E. Rutherford heirs transfer 15 18th interest on west Main Street to Frank L. Douglas for 833331 dollars. William R. Dryden and wife sell 40 acres in Smyrna township to George H. Dryden for 600 dollars. Robert J. Hyatt and wife transfer 28.46 acres in Monroe township to Eben ezer Brandon and wife for 1400 dollars. Ebenezer Brandon and wife sell 8.72 acres in Monroetp to Charles Chambers for 1200 dollars. Charles Chambers and wife transfer Bryantseburg lots and nearby land to John L. Murphy for private consideration.

Henry Suter Sophronia E Smith North Madison Eli Michaela George Owen Lancaster William H. Judd Carl G. Weddle Saluda Mary E. Rutherford Frank L. Douglas West Main Street William R. Dryden George H. Dryden Smyrna Robert J. Hyatt Ebenezer Brandon Monroe Charles Chambers John L. Murphy Bryantsesburg

Death of Milton Township patriarch Alexander Oliver

Alexander Oliver, longtime Milton township resident and father of Councilman Oscar Olivier, died this morning at his home near Brooksburg after a long illness. native of North Carolina he came to the county 63 years ago and lived within two miles of his first settlement. Survived by a widow six sons Oscar Thomas Charles Andrew Noah and George and a daughter Mrs Charles Armstrong of Frankfort Ky. Two daughters preceded him in death. A Methodist church member at Morris chapel he was revered as a good citizen and a faithful Christian. He had retired from farming due to age.

Alexander Oliver Milton Township Oscar Olivier Broocsburg North Carolina Oliver Ia Oscar Thomagy Charles Kentucky River Andrew Noah George Charles Armstrong Frankfort Methodist Church Morris Chapel Oliver

City Well No 4 Details Progress of New Water Supply

The report lists stratum conditions in well No 4 finished at the city water works. It notes depths with sand gravel layers and hard pan concrete gravel up to 90 feet. Contractors dig trenches to connect wells to the main suction line while awaiting the big air compressor test and public observation next week.

City Waterworks

Pennsylvania train schedule changes at Madison

Beginning tomorrow a new schedule for Pennsylvania trains at Madison takes effect with departures at 6 50 a m and 2 50 p m and arrivals at 11 25 a m and 7 p m. The morning train will depart Madison 10 minutes earlier and the afternoon 20 minutes earlier. The Indianapolis to Madison afternoon train leaves Indianapolis at 3 40, 20 minutes earlier. Travellers should note the changes.

Pennsylvania Madison Indianapolis

Southern Telephone Co Incorporation Opens Indiana Lines

Southern Telephone Co with capital 3 million was incorporated today in Indianapolis. The home office is in Stransville and it will take over Cumberland Telephone Co lines in nine southwestern Indiana counties. There are nearly 200 009 lunatics in the United Kingdom.

Indianapolis Southern Telephone Co Stransville Cumberland Telephone Co Indiana United Kingdom

Death of Civil War Veteran David H. Phillips at 79

David H. Phillips died at his East First Street home after a week's illness. He was 78 or 79, a Jefferson County native and longtime Chelsea resident. A Civil War veteran, he served in Capt. Thomas Graham's Co. 38 Indiana. Survived by a widow, brother Scott Phillips of Marion, sister Mrs. Alexander McKeand of Sellersburg, and nephew Mrs. M. H. Cochran. Funeral 11 am at Sharon Church. interment in Sharon Church Cemetery. Reverend J. S. Howk officiated.

David H. Phillips East First Street Mr. Philips Jefferson County Chelsea Thomas Graham Indiana Scott Phillips Marion Ind Alexander McKeand Sellersoburg M. HI. Cochrane Sharon Church J. S. Howk Hanover

Death and Burial of Mrs Elizabeth Baker 67

Mrs Elizabeth Baker aged 67 wife of Jasper Baker died at 8 10 Saturday evening at her daughter's home on Walnut street after a long illness with complications. A native of Kentucky she was a Methodist and respected resident. Funeral services were held at the house at 2 this afternoon by Rev Turner and burial was in Springdale cemetery. Pall bearers were her seven sons and a nephew Edward John R Jesse Wilson Joseph Waller William and John Baker.

Elizabeth Baker Jasper Baker Mary Baker South Walnut Street Kentucky Methodist Church Turner Trinity Churchs Springdale Cemetery Messrs Edward John R Jesse Wilson Joseph Waller Wiliam John Baker

Vim Steamer Quietly Cleared for Madison and Warsaw Trade

The Vim, White Collar Line’s new steamer replacing the Hattie Brown, left the Madison harbor this afternoon with a good freight, many passengers, and a crew famed from the Hattie Brown. The ship is slightly larger, mirrors the Hattie’s design, and is expected to match its speed in fair weather, though some question the choice of name.

Hattie Brown Madison Warsaw Hattie Macy

Death of Albert Kremer N Dover Newport Ky Native Madison

A telegram reports the death of Albert Kremer in Newport Kentucky at 10:45 p m last night. He was about 30, a native of Madison, son of Mrs Catherine Kremer, and moved to Newport about a decade ago. He was well liked with many Madison friends saddened by his passing. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Elizabeth Voolker Newport Albert Kremer Madison Catherie Kremer

Funeral services for Alexander Oliver held at Morris chapel

Funeral services for the late Alexander Oliver were held at Morris chapel near Brooksburg this afternoon. Rev Mahler conducted the rites and pallbearers were five sons and a grandson: Oscar Thomas Charles Andrew George and Clarence Oliver.

Alexander Oliver Moreris Chapel Brooksburg Mahler Oscar Thomas Charles Andrew George Clarence Oliver

Taxpayers urged to pay spring taxes by May 3 without penalty

Notice warns that the Spring tax instalment is due May 3 with a 10 percent penalty for late payment. Citizens are urged to avoid last minute crowds and to pay early. Also mentions upcoming Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 8 and local social notices including birthdays and visits.

Jeffries Jefferson County

Kidnap Fear in Indiana Under Slavery Era

An Indiana newspaper excerpt recalls a period before the Civil War when free Black residents faced kidnapping across the river. Desperado gangs allegedly organized raids to lure or seize individuals and sell them into Southern slavery, dispersing victims and evading pursuit.

Indiana Orewiter Union

Pony Beer Theft In Madison Sparks Late Night Mystery

A farmer buys a pony of beer in Madison after 11 pm and returns to find it missing. Police later recover the unopened keg in an alley. Fire destroys William Riley's homes in Dupont from a defective flue. wind drives rapid spread though much household goods are saved.

Madison Alexander William Riley Dupont Riley Goode

Clean up and paint up town urges residents to act

A fragmented call to action urges homeowners and business owners to freshen up exteriors with a paint up and clean up campaign. Officials cite community pride and rental value as reasons, urging action by April 20th with widespread participation in Madigan Chean Up and Paid Up efforts.

Thalor Rieke Weil tCoesn Poe Madigan Chean Ape

Court reports and legal actions in South Bend area

The report covers multiple cases with trials set for various defendants and estates, including GLtbst Voth Bhai and Georges v. Kobis, plus a dissolution of a suit between Troxell & Moore and Madison Democrat Co. Final settlement in Michael Lay’s estate noted. Rev M L Gyne neck appointed to County Board of Charities. Mae Killinger sues Otis Killinger for divorce. Studebaker receives 16 640 seat harness order from Alliss.

Georges LN Ws Evin Kobis Coonat Ohio Gad Vis Teu Ld Gua Siacgos Bearts Law Office Charlie FL W. H. Reed Vanosaoi Speed Reed Jacofeur Harry Gemew Hyéut Madison Democrat Co Troxell & Moore The Democrat H. Jo Zensing Bear Ter Ee Ee Re. G. Os Dhy Troxel & Moore Beck Michael Lay Francisco M. Li. Gyneneck County Board of Charities KF. Ot. Hood Mae Killinger Otis Killinger

Austin's Bag Pancake Delights Lure Breakfast Shoppers

Bar-Mre advertises Austin's Bag Pancake mix as delicious light cakes for breakfast available at all grocers.

Austin

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