Madison Herald 1920 Local Notes and Arrivals
The Madison weekly notes arrivals departures births and local. Mrs John I Ross returns from Louisville. Miss Fay Nighbert visits Rushville. J B Banta visits Crawfordsville. Irene Dunn returns to Chicago. various trains carry residents to and from Madison. Verification of dog tax law warns near term. A Spokane birth Richard Hitz welcomes a son. A S Wolff visits Chicago. Rev H A Broadwell leaves for Bunker Hill. County auditing officials finish five weeks of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Ross
Louisville
Nelson Martin
Putnamville
Fay Nighbert
Hanover
Rushville
Clara King
Hannah Schwappacher
Canaan
Ohn R. Dickerson
Terre Haute
Ucagmont
Rest Hill
Haigh
A. S. Wolff
Joyce
Chicago
Wolff
H. A. Broadwell
Phillip Giltner
Spokane
Wash
Richard Hitz
Giltner
Virginia Hitz
Ferdinand Splitz
Orth Madison
Funeral of Miss Mary Louise Clark at St Michael's
The funeral was held at 9 AM from St Michael's church with Rev M L Guthneck officiating and a Requiem High Mass for Miss Mary Louise Clark. St Michael's choir provided music as many friends attended and floral tributes reflected high esteem. Interment followed in the Catholic cemetery at North Madison with pallbearers Nicholas Lyons and Thomas Thevenow among others.
7 and 8 Cent Coins Asked
Senator Relivinghuysen of New Jersey, Republican, today introduced a bill to authorize 7 and 8 cent coins. The measure was referred to the banking committee for consideration.
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Aecharsee
Relinghuysen
Republican
New Jerfa
Ota
Banking Com
Madison 1920 census shows population 6711
Washington April 17 1920 census figures list Madison Indiana with a population of 6711 a drop of 223 or 3.2 percent from 1910 Greensburg records 5345 a decrease of 7 or 1.4 percent since 1910
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Greensburg
Washington
Madison
Ind
Interchurch World Movement Plans County Campaign
The Interchurch World Movement organizes a county wide financial campaign in Presbyterian churches beginning April 25. Mr W A Barber of Madison directs Jefferson County efforts with each denomination appointing its own campaign director. The drive aims to reach members missed in prior canvases and unite the churches in a national effort greater than prior war drives.
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Interchurch World Movement
Presbyterian Churches of America
Jefferson County
W. A. Barber
Madison
Barber
Hanover College Eyes $50,000 Scholarship Campaign
Hanover College trustees discussed initiating a $50,000 scholarship fund to meet rising needs. The plan was outlined at a meeting held in the Union Trust building offices of John H Holliday. Ford garage deliveries listed this week include Frank Ballard Harry Lindsay Robert L Conn Wm Gudgel H H Good C W Jessup and W T Brinson and Laurence Higgins with several touring cars and a truck.
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Hanover College
College
John H. Holliday
Union Trust
Indianapolis News
Ford Garage
Frank Ballard
Harry Lindsay
Robert L. Conn
Wm. Gudgel
H. H. Good
C. W. Jessup
Laurence Higgins
Lincoln Statue Contract for Louisville Sculptor
Dr. J. H. Barnard reports a letter from his son George Gray Barnard stating he has contracted to erect a Lincoln statue in Louisville. The letter also mentions an order from the French for a marble bust of Lincoln to be placed in Luxemburg.
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J. H. Barnard
George Gray Barnard
Lincoln
Louisville
Court News Final Settlement Of Two Estates
The final settlement reports for the estates of Thomas A. Henney and Romania Phillips were filed and approved. William R. Maddox served as administrator for Henney with Emerson Lemen and Joseph M. Cooper as his attorneys. Noah Phillips, administrator for Phillips, presented the final report with the same attorneys and the estate was finally settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Henney
Saluda Township
William R. Maddox
Emerson Lemen
Joseph M. Cooper
Romania Phillips
Noah Phillips
Local residents make short trips and visits in Madison area
Multiple residents and visitors depart Madison for destinations including Connersville Indianapolis Columbus Detroit and Louisville while others arrive for family visits. Notable travelers include Louis Wettrick Robert Lanham George Voeker and Mrs. Mary Godfrey with relatives in Madison.
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Louis Wettrick
Connersville
Robert M. Lanham
Columbus, Q
Edward Keiler
Hanover Road
George Voeker
Indianapolis
Mrs Estelle Collier Named Collector of Customs for Salt Lake City
Mrs Estelle V Collier is appointed by President Wilson as Collector of Customs for Salt Lake City over male candidates. She is the first American woman to hold the post. Collier, chairwoman of the Democratic Woman's State Committee, is mother of four. her husband is a mining engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle V. Collier
Wilson
Salt Lake City
Car Taken From West Main Street Missing Vehicle Found
Mr Frank Benson reported his Ford touring car stolen from in front of his residence on West Main Street early Sunday. The car was later located near Bear Bros sawmill after Benson and friends searched the city. This is the second recent attempt to steal his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Benson
West Main Street
Bear Bros
Benson
Mr. B&b. Son
Sudden Death Strikes 70-Year-Old at Madison Home
Mrs. Catherine Perry aged 70 collapsed and died at 714 West Third Street at 11 this morning likely from apoplexy. She came to Madison to live with her sisters Misses Sarah and Tillie Schmidlap. Funeral time awaits arrival of relatives.
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Catherine Perry
West Third Street
Deith
Sarah
Tillie Schmidlap
Madison
Madison Wholesale Market Poultry and Butter Prices
Quotations show live poultry eggs at 36c and butter at 30c. Fowls range 27c to 10c, springers 20c, turkeys 28c to 35c, geese and guineas listed with varying prices. Butter fat quotations and wholesale prices for hay and grain provided, including Timothy hay $28.00–$30.00 per ton and alfalfa hay $8.00 per ton, straw prices $8.00 per ton.
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C.ccese
Dixie Butter Co
Timothy Hay
Timothy & Clover
Regent Admiral Horthy portrayed as Hungary's leader
The photograph shows Admiral Miklós Horthy, recently elected Regent of Hungary, praised for a strong likeness. He received 131 of 141 ballots, was born in 1868, commanded Austro-Hungarian naval forces in the war, and led the national army into Budapest after Romanian evacuation. He calls for honest reconstruction and increased production.
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Admiral Horthy
Hungary
National Army
Budapest
Death of Aged Vevay Resident John Danner
John Danner an 84 year old Vevay resident died Friday evening at his home and was buried in Vevay cemetery. His passing is noted by friends in Madison where he was well known. Relative Danner family members from this city attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Danner
Vevay
Madison
Robert Danner
Levi Danner
Nannie Danner
Tilda Lanham
Rebecca Danner
Barn Struck by Lightning on Green Brier Ridge Farm
A large barn on Wes ley Walters' farm on Green Brier Ridge in Milton township was struck by lightning during the morning storm and burned to the ground. It contained hay and feed. loss not yet known though partially insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Walters
Green Brier Ridge
Milton Township
Realtors Sell Residence on West Second Street
The William E. Ogle agency today sold Mrs. Addie Dunn's home on West Second Street to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wood of Bedford Kentucky.
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William E. Ogle
Addie Dunn
West Second Street
Albert Wood
Bedford, Ky
Beware of Mercury in Ointments for Uatakeah
Warning against ointments containing mercury that harm the senses and disrupt the system. Reputable doctors should prescribe only, with Hall's Oatarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo as mercury free. Genuine Hall's Oatarrh Cure made in Toledo. Testimonials available from druggists. Price 75 cents. Take Wall's Family Pill for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Bayng Hall
Foledo
Ohio
Cheney & Co
Druggzists
Wall
Local Folks Reach Home From Visits and Travel
Miss Laura Gertz returns to Indianapolis after visiting homefolks. Mrs Helen Ritchie travels to Indianapolis to visit friends for several days. Dr W W Logan goes to Seymour for a Presbytery meeting. Mr and Mrs Louis Sulzer arrive home from Chicago. Mr Harry Vail goes to Indianapolis to be with son Joe in hospital. Miss Roberta OBrien returns to Louisville from visits. Mrs John Judson returns to Louisville from visiting sister. Charles Shirley and Ella Taylor of Bedford Kentucky receive a marriage license. Mrs Fred Foltz travels to Cincinnati for sister’s illness. Mr and Mrs Vance Chapman arrive from St Paul for ill mother Mrs A S Chapman in poor condition.
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James Graham
Detroit
Ss. M. Strader
Harry Vail
Joe
Indianapolis
John Williams
Columbus
Louis Layton
Broadway
Vance Chapman
St. Paul
Minn
A. S. Chapman
J. J. Chapman
Chicago
Chapman
John R. Kempf
Lawrence Smith
Mich
John Hudson and Baby
Louisville
Gresham Payne
Frankfort
Hi. J. Marrs
West Third Street
Henry Pribble
Eva
James Stewart
Brooksbury
Laura Gertz
Helen Ritchie
W. W. Logan
Seymour
Louis Sulzer
Charles Shirley
Ella Taylor
Bedford
Fred Foltz
Cincinnati
George M. Keatting
Vine Street
Diamonds Hit by High Prices Spark Market Speculation
The article describes a global diamond price surge driven by production limits and rising demand, with dealers reporting scarce supply and buyers reselling at high profits. It notes European demand and cash sales, while merchants warn the market remains volatile as prices climb and large stones fetch unprecedented sums.
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Oharce
Ma Lanier Eiven
Baseball results from yesterday across leagues
National League saw Chicago 9 St Louis 6 and New York 2 Philadelphia 1. Brooklyn beat Boston 4 2. American League Detroit 6 Cleveland 7 New York 0 3 Boston 6 8 Washington 7 Philadelphia 0. American Association Milwaukee 0 Minneapolis 3. Standings mention peat bricks used for small buildings in Sweden.
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St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Sweden
L Pd
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Sean
Philadelphia Ce
Oerre
Chi Ego
Seeesees
Isenbarger Voiced as Democratic Governor Candidate in Indiana
The profile highlights Isenbarger of Kosciusko county and North Manchester as a long time Democratic worker. It notes his farm roots, banking and real estate ventures, role in Indiana State Board of Agriculture, Purdue University leadership, and advocacy for teacher pay. It also cites his past bids for state treasurer and district leadership within the party.
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North Manchester
Purdue University
Indiana State Board of Agriculture
Indiana Fair Managkers’ Association
11Th
John Tsenbarser
Indiana
Hoosier State
Isenbarger
Kosciusko County
Silver Lake
Indiana State Bank
Lawrence National
Indianapolis
Purdue
University
Indiana Fair Managers’ Association
Wabash County
Democratic Party
Pies versus lies in Mount Washington romance tale
In a wartime city office Grace learns about a Mt Washington docking and plans a shared pie for soldiers. Ruth befriends quiet Bob Crandall, an orphan, who arrives to greet his ship and offers to pose as her fiancé, sparking a week of romance before Ruth agrees to leave with him.
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Mt. Washington
Jack
Bib
May
Joe
Helen
Ruth
Ifis
Mount Washington
Dad
Iad
Sweethearrts
Bob Crandall
Crandall
Bob
Robert Crandall
West
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