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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1913

Page

8

Madison Marriage Licenses And Regional News Bulletin

Licensing announces Warren Camp bell to Eliza Griffin in the county. Train passengers include Miesee Anna Haper, Helen McGregor, Mrs. Roy Rush, Mrs. William Smith, and others traveling to Indianapolis, Chicago, or South Dakota. Lincoln Dixon appoints midshipman Cullen Bryant Barnes and cadet Charles G. Vernon at Annapolis and West Point. Local illness and bereavement notes, street railway sale news, and a Presbyterian Presbytery meeting in New Albany with public services listed.

Warren Campbell Eliza Griffin Miesee Anna Haper Helen McGregor Indianapolis Albert Cardinal Walter E. J. Rayzor Church Street Worthville Hannibal Rayzor Central Indiana Lighting Co Columbia Elizabeth Davie Firness Miller Otto Miller Richard Christie Norman Chicago D. W. Ledgerwood Ryker’s Ridge Lincoln Dixon Yeaterday Cullen Bryant Barnes Annapolis Charles G. Vernon Madison West Point Guy Sarah Looke Bright Susan Stewart Duluth Wis Steele Bright Presbytery of New Albany Indiana Second Presbyterian Church

Court News: Final Settlements, Divorces, and Appointments

The court approved final settlement reports in the estates of Leah Blasingham and Catherine Finerty. Mamie Shipmen Rausch was divorced from Charles Wesley Rausch and her name changed to Mamie Almond Shipman. Elsie Lawler filed for divorce from Freeman L. Lawler with infant custody and alimony claims. Final settlement in George N. Black estate filed. May Burton, 9, ordered to Julia E K Work Training School. John E. Yager appointed administrator of John Yager estate. Court ordered sale of George W. Rea real estate. Emerson Lemen represents.

Leah Blasingham Charles A. Bowman Catherine Finerty S. M. Strader Circuit Court Mamie Shipmen Rausch Charles Wesley Rausch Mamie Shipman Rausch Mamie Almond Ship Julia EK Plymouth John E. Yager John Yager George W. Rea Milton Township Emerson Lemen

Real Estate Transfers Include Hertz to Schlerett and Brooking Group

Peter Hertz transfers property on East Main Street to Barbara Schlerett Jr with private consideration. Home Building Association No 5 transfers property in the city to Florence Brooking and others for $250. Delicacies note: Mrs. Austins Bag Pan cake Flour makes brown cakes.

Peter Hertz Barbara Schlerett, Jr East Main Street Florence Brooking, Et al

Commercial Club Discusses Hanover and Brooksburg Road Repairs

The Commercial Club met in special session to review Hanover road and Brooksburg pike damage from recent floods. Commissioners Measie, Wolfe, and Custer reported on temporary bridges, washouts, and the need for funds, considering bridge bonds to cover emergencies and past debt.

Commercial Club Hanover and Brooksburg Road Measie Ed. Wolfe Clarence Custer Rogers Hanover Road Brookaburg Pike Cliftybridge Clifty Clifty Bridge Brooksburg Pike Bee Camp Brooksburg Bee Camp Crossing Madison Wolf Eagle Hollow Manville Pike Custer Iisuing J. J. Kasper R. W. Cochran

Death of Mrs Abysena Manville Widow of Josephus Manville

Mrs Abysena Manville died after a two week illness at age 76. Daughter of William C Ryker she leaves six of nine children living including Belle Stewart L J Van Buren Victoria Flavius J John W and Robert E Manville. She was active in the Manville Christian church with funeral services set for 2 pm at the church and burial in the church cemetery.

Abysena Manville Josephus Manville William C. Ryker Ryker’s Ridge Mesdames Belle Stewart L. J. van Buren Canaan Mias Victoria Mesars Flavius J John W Indianapolis Robert E Manville Manville Christian Church

Funeral services for Henry Dietz of Cincinnati held at family home

Funeral services for the late Henry Dietz of Cincinnati were held this afternoon at his sisters home on North Jefferson Street at 2 oclock Rev Arens conducted the rites at the house and Springdale cemetery Pall bearers were Mesare Pat Wade N Horuis Fred Glass Thos J Francisco Albert Bach Ben Lotz Relatives from distance returned home Mr and Mrs T J Kieley left for Covington after attending the funeral of Mrs Dr Gains from St Michaels Church Emma Dryer a distant relative arrived from Mt Carmel Ind but was delayed by flood and left on the morning train

Henry Dietz Cincinnati Jefferson Street Arens Springdale Cemetery Mesare Pat Wade N. Horuis Fred Glass Thos. J. Francisco Albert Bach Ben Lotz T. J. Kieley Covington Dr. Gains St. Michael's Church Emma Dryer Mt. Carmel Inl

Missing Was With Her Father But Turned Over to Mother

Marie Buchanan, believed kidnapped from Madison Indiana, was found in Terre Haute by a deputy sheriff and turned over to her mother. Mrs Buchanan had claimed the baby was to stay with grandparents after her separation from her husband, but Buchanan took the child and disappeared.

Terre Haute Marie Buchanan Madison Ind

Death of Local Farmer Frank Dehler at Cragmont

Frank Dehler aged 65 died last evening at Cragmont after a period of illness. He lived along the county line near Ripley county and was a respected farmer. His mind deteriorated years ago and he had been treated at the asylum. He is survived by a widow and was a brother of the late Valentine Dehler of this city.

Frank Dehler Cragmont Ripley County Valentine Debler

Local items from Madison April events and notices

Rev J H Lewis returned to Franklin after preaching at Volga. Thomas Williams fined 1 for provoking Mrs Spry. Weddings licensed: Warren Campbell to Eliza Griffin and Henry Payne to Nora Amick. Mrs Isabelle Watts and daughter Bertha to Danville for normal school. Mrs Anna Lewis to Chicago to join husband. Remains of Capt Joseph J Dunn buried at St Josephs cemetery. J T Cooper of Paris purchased eight horses via Walter Kahn stable. Mr and Mrs Butler Manville returned to Indianapolis after grandmother Abbyussinia Manville's funeral. Funeral for Mrs George Long held at West Madison Church, burial Springdale. Prof Charles T Fewell farm sold for 2200 to Marsh Maddox. 100 acres. Mrs Fred Dipper recovering at home. Mrs Lawrence Slattery and daughters travel to Chattanooga and Louisville. Thieves lift Main Street cellar grate. nothing taken. Government boat Guyandot food relief distributed. about same recipients as Friday.

J. H. Lewis Franklin Volga Squire Stuart Thomas Williams Spry Warren Campbell Eliza Griffin Henry C. Payne Nora C. Amick Isabelle Watts Misa Bertha Danville Anna Lewis Chicago Rev. Lewis Joseph J. Dunn St. Joseph's Cemetery North Walnut Street J. T. Cooper Paris Tenn Walter Kahn Butler Manville Abbyussinia Manville Manville Indianapolis George Long West Madison Aie Springdale Cemetery Pickney Craig Guy Richardson Dell Slattery Chattanooga Louisville William Toler L. E. Holwager Guyandot

Death of Otis Hoblitzell Prompted Memorial in Madison

John M. Clements received a Memphis telegram announcing Otis Hoblitzell’s death in Memphis. The 42 year old, formerly of Madison, will have remains arrive tonight and funeral at 10 tomorrow at Vail chapel. He grew up in Madison. his sister is Mrs. James M. Clements of Memphis.

John M. Clements Memphis Otis Hoblitzell Madison Vail Chapel Hoblitzell Misa Fanny Hoblitzell James M. Clements Tenn

Funeral of Frank Dehler Held at Saint Marys Church

The funeral for the late Frank Dehler was held at 1 o clock yesterday afternoon at Saint Marys Church with Rev J T Bauer presiding. Dehler, a respected Monroe township farmer, leaves a wife and no children. Burial followed at St Josephs Cemetery on North Walnut Street. Pallbearers were Andrew J Debler Frank J Dehler Dr N A Kremer John Knoebel Jacob Zepf and Andrew Jacoba.

Frank Dehler Saint Mary’s Church J. T. Bauer Monroe Township St. Joseph’s Cemetery North Walnut Street Messrs Andrew J. Debler Frank J. Dehler Dr. N. A. Kremer John Knoebel Jacob Zepf Andrew Jacoba

Steamer Sam Brown Sinks In Ohio River Collision

The steamer Sam Brown and eight empty coal barges sank in the Ohio River at Grassy Flats near Louisville after high winds overturned the barges. All crew escaped unharmed. Officials say recovery will wait until water recedes about five feet. The Sam Brown, owned by Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Co., operated between Louisville and Pittsburgh.

Sam Brown Ohio River Grassy Flats Louisville Monongahela River Lont Pittsburgh Monongahela River Coal Company Louisville Times

Madison seeks lime shipments for flood disinfection effort

Following state health commission plans for flood sanitation the Madison Board of Health requests two carloads of lime. A telegram from A H McGlagsom reports attempts to obtain lime from Indiana and Ohio have failed and asks the Chicago Association of Commerce to rush two carloads to Madison. The lime will be provided free to property owners and distributed under strict plans to maximize effect with owners asked to stay clear during disinfection.

State Health Commission Local Health Commission Madison Columbus A. H. McGlagsom City Board of Health Indiana Ohio Chicago Association of Commerce E. P. Bicknell American Nation Board of Health

Flood Devastates Utica. Red Cross Seeks Immediate Aid

Maj. Peyton reports Utica heavily flooded with 125 houses affected. He estimates losses per site and asks $1,000 for immediate relief to supply food and clothing. Town lacks a relief committee while distribution of aid has been chaotic, urging external organizations to oversee aid delivery.

Ernest F. Bicknell Nation Red Cross Columbus R. C. Peyton Jeffersonville Utica Maj Peytco Bipboote Peyton Bicknell Maj. Peyton Uodere Red Crogs

Obituary: Mrs. Abbyssinia Manville Dies in Manville

Mrs Abbyssinia Manville died at her home in Manville last Friday and was buried there. Funeral services were led by Rev Franklin P Smith and Rev J W Lanham. She was the oldest member of the Manville Christian Church. survived by six children and six pallbearers. The body leaves behind Josepheus Manville as husband. Victoria to visit Indianapolis brothers.

Abbyssinia Manville Manville Franklin P. Smith Madison Christician Church J. W. Lanham Soga John Flavinla Manville Indianapolis Robert Madison J. L. van Buren Ed. Stuart Victoria Manville Josepheus Manville Victoria Mesars Emerson Lemen Daniel Rogers Edward Culbertson John Archer Omar Taylor William Bishop

Titanic Anniversary Remembered On Narrow Atlantic Escape

A year after the Titanic disaster 1,503 perished as the White Star Line ship sank off Cape Race while on its maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York. Survivors recall a calm night and a collision with an iceberg, with 703 of 2,206 souls rescued aboard the Carpathia under Captain Rostron.

Liverpool New York Cape Race Newfoundland Cunard Carpathia Rostron

Downey of Aurora Nominated for Controller of the Treasury

Washington on April 12 George E Downey of Aurora Indiana appeared as an applicant for Controller of the Treasury. He was presented to the Secretary of the Treasury yesterday by Senators Shively Kern and Representative Lincoln Dixon.

Washington George E. Downey Aurora Ind Controller of the Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Shively and Kern Lincoln Dixon

Senator Worke Sends Donation To Indiana Flood Victims

Senator John D. Worke of California sent a 350 check to Vice President Marshall with a note reaffirming his Indiana roots and efforts to aid Indiana flood victims. The check was forwarded to Governor Raleton. Also promoting Mrs. Austins Bag Pap cake flour with a note about delicious brown cakes.

Washington, D. C John D. Worke Calfornia Indiana Marshall Raleton

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Roy Rush St. Louis William Smith Virginia South Dakota Court News Bond George Gaines Otis Hoblitzel Madison Board of Health The Red Cross Society Abbyesinia Manville Alonzo America Atlantic the Treasury Worke
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