Local Notes From Madison Apr 23 Madison News Briefs
Mrs J W Land left by morning train for Westport Ind after visiting son Ray Land in China. Mrs Frank Leland and Chicago visitors stay with Mr and Mrs John G Hitz in North Madison. Charles A Bowman sold the GavIn cottage on Mill street to Mr and Mrs Elmer Brown. Mrs Mary Blair and Miss Clara Aten visiting Dr and Mrs J J Rapp leave for Hamilton Ohio. Rea Eckert and son Bobby depart for New Albany to reside, Bobby had visited with the Reeds. Remains of J E Judd buried at Rest Hill by Vail. Mr David Upp informs of his daughter-in-law Eva Goodwin's marriage to Dayton Ohio's Mr Upp noted. Madison Bottling Works opens on West Main in former F W Walker furniture building to make soft drinks. McCibe says new fruit flavored drink aims to improve over old soft drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Land
Westport
Ind
Ray Land
China
Frank Leland
Chicago
Hamilton
Ohio
Rea Eckert
Bobby
New Albany
T. M. Reed
J. E. Judd
Versailles
Cragmont
Rest Hill Cemetery
Vail Undertaking House
William Gibson
Presbyterian Avenue
David Upp
Eva Goodwin
Dayton
Upp
Madison Bottling Works
West Main Street
F. W. Walker
McCibe
Court News: Duncastle Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery
Harrison Duncastle, a well known young colored man, pleads guilty to assault and battery with intent to commit rape and is sentenced to an indeterminate two to fourteen years at Michigan City prison by Judge Griffith. He was a paroled Jeffersonville reformatory prisoner. Deputy Sheriff John A. Schuler transported him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Duncastle
Michigan City
Griffith
Duncastle
Jeffersonville Reformatory
John A. Schuler
James King
Kong
William Brett
Pleasant Oliver
Rebecca Jane Buchanan
Wcmun
Curtis Marshall
Judge Bear
John MacGregor
Marriage of Del Slattery and James C. Hill in Indianapolis
Miss Del Slattery and Mr. James C. Hill wed yesterday at 4 p.m. in Emanuel Baptist Church Indianapolis. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Slattery, formerly clerked at Daisy & Roth's. the groom, son of Mr. William L. Hill, an ex serviceman, begins a motor company job in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
del Slattery
James C. Hill
Indianapolis
Wesley O. Pierce
Emanuel Baptist Church
Lawrence Slattery
Daisy & Roth’s
William L. Hill
William Hill
Friends Iitescy
Heppy
Local Euchre Party At Milton Ends In Storm Loss
A storm disrupted a euchre party at Milton with many attendees. Prizes awarded to Teresa Krum and Heen Gabel in ladies division and Mrs William Groebes and Oscar Hunter in gentlemen's. Lightning struck a farm barn near Benton Wagner, burning the barn and livestock, grain, and equipment despite insurance on barn and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Mary's
Louties
Teresa Krum
Heen Gabel
Geolemen
William Groebes
Oscar Hunter
Milton
Farma F
Mrs Elizabeth M Chapman Dies After Long Illness in Dublin and US
Mrs Elizabeth Martin Chapman wife of Alonzo S Chapman died at the family home on Vine Street at 10 30 this morning after a lengthy illness. Born and reared in Dublin she was part of a prominent family tied to Young Ireland history. She married Mr Chapman on his return from a voyage around Cape Horn and South America. Survived by husband and extended family including Chapmans of St Paul Denver Chicago and Washington. She was a devout member of St Michael's church and cherished by friends and family alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Martin Chapman
Alonzo S. Chapman
Vine Street
Glasnevin
Dublin
Daniel O'Connell
United States
Mr. Chapman
Cape Horn
Pacific
South America
Vance Chapman
St. Paul
Minn
Harriett Chapman Gallagher
Edward Gallagher
Denver
Col
John Chapman
Chicago
Harry M. Chapman
Democrat Printing Company
Death of John A Wells noted in East Palatka Florida
Relatives were notified of the death of John A Wells at age 69 in East Palatka Florida from heart trouble. He formerly lived on Michigan road farm and is survived by a widow a son and daughter two brothers J F Wells of this city Roger Wells of Pittsburgh and a sister Mrs E Townley. Funeral will be in Florida. Roy H Server and Martha E Schlereth wed at 4 PM yesterday at Christ church rectory witnessed by Miss Anna Hirst and Miss Josephine Schafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Wells
East Palatka
Fla
Michigan Road
J. F. Wells
Roger Wells
Pittsburgh
E. Townley
City
Florida
Roy H. Server
Martha E. Schlereth
John C. Black
Christchurch
Anna Hirst
Josephine Schafer
John H- Server
Peter Shlereth
the Herald
Mrs. Server
Local items and notices from Madison April events
Madison briefs report births, railroad arrests, and civic business. A son born to Earl and Mrs. Sauer on North Walnut Street. Rev J W Moody visits then departs for Evansville. Deserter Clarence Ash to be turned over in Louisville. Major Apron Co operations delayed by freight embargo. Ryker's Ridge students enjoy a day trip to Chain Mill Falls. Indiana farmers federation plans May 1 river counties meeting for interurban line. Madison Public Library Board elected new officers. John Smith a 10 year old boy from Danville placed in Sheriff Dihammer custody after boarding Madison train without funds. mother to be located in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sauer
North Walnut Street
Rev
J. W. Moody
Evansville
Dihammer
Luisville
Clarence Ashby
Camp Knox
Ashby
Louisville
J. A. Schyner
Chicago
George E. Sherlock
Ryker’s Ridge
Ryker's Ridge High School
Chain Mill Falls
Archie Pender
Miss Sample
John G. Klein
Indiana Farmers’ Federation
North Vernon
Klein
Madison
Aurora
Charleston
Scottsburg
John Smith
Danville
Sheriff Dihammer
Samuel Sauley
Columbus
Sheriff Dihammer O
New Members for Reynard Hunting Club
At the regular meeting of the Reynard Hunting Club held last night at the club room on north Walnut Street, new members admitted include Harry Davis George Heid William McLaughlin Henry Knoebel George Dew Carl Buck Edward Dew Fred Umberger William Buck John Buck Charles Bersch William Crawford and Michael Quinn. The club is a popular social organization with handsome quarters owned by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynard Hunting Club
North Walnut St
Harry Davis
George Heid
William McLaughlin
Henry Knoebel
George Dew
Carl Buck
Edward Dew
Fred Umberger
William Buck
John Buck
Charles Bersch
William Crawford
Michael Quinn
Three Suttle children made wards of the court
In juvenile court Ruth Suttle age 12 Margaret Suttle age 9 and Iola Suttle age 6 were declared wards of the court and will be committed to a Columbus home. The court also rendered in Pleasant Olive vs estate of Rebecca Jane Buchanan a judgment of 80 dollars after credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Suttle
Ager
Margaret Suttle
Iola Suttle
Columbus
Pleasant Olive
Rebecca Jane Buchanan
Griffith
Mob of 2000 Forms Storm at Indianapolis Jail
A large mob of more than 2,000 men tried to storm the jail seeking William Ray a 19 year old confessed slayer of Martha Huff a 14 year old white girl. Mounted police and reserves broke the assault and dispersed crowds leaving Indianapolis quiet. A black man was shot in the leg and another was saved from pursuers in the business district. The slain suspect was held for a grand jury after pleading guilty to first degree murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
William Ray
Martha Huff
Motor Truck Freight Also Forms State Wide System
The Indiana Highway Transportation Association was organized at a Chamber of Commerce meeting to develop a highway system for short haul motor truck freight on regular schedules from fixed freight stations. Shippers, truck operators, and farmers joined in Indianapolis, signaling growing interest in freight and passenger lines from Madison to nearby ports on the B and C railroad, a development the Herald notes could bring substantial benefits to Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Highway Transportation Association
Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis News
Herald
Madison
Indianapolis
Pauline or An Eventful Day at Ryker Ridge High
Pauline or An Eventful Day is a musical comedy staged by Ryker's Ridge high school students to a full house. The cast includes Pauline Cassady's daughter Cullie the maid Naine the bell Kiami the fortune teller Mother the widow Faber the journalist Shady his valet Cassady the inn landlord Professor the teacher Chilkoot Ike the eccentric Ruben the farm boy and The Village Physician with various choruses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline
Ryker’s Ridge
Cassady
Cullie
Chickie
Naine
Kiami
Faber
New York
Shady
Dallas
Chilkoot Ike
Ruben
Sorrow
Borrow
Morrow
Graves Haas Wedding At St Michael Parish House
Graves and Miss Anna Haas, a popular young couple, wed last night at St Michael's parish house with Rev. L Guthneck officiating. Attendants were Clarence Hoffman and Clara Yager. The ceremony followed by warm wishes from The Herald. Washington note reports War Department in April 23 dispatch. Barracks of American inspector of railroads at Malar Manchuria reportedly fired upon during clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney Graves
Anna Haas
Mrl. Guthneck
St. Michael's Parish House
Clarence Hoffman
Clara Yager
Lute Graves
John Haas
West Second Street
The
Herald
Washington
War Department
Malar
Manchuria
Gladys and Ben Endure Farm Visit Piggy Darling Romance
Gladys Farnum spends a Maine farm vacation meeting Ben Brewster after a train arrival. A playful piggy prank at the dairy yard leads to a budding romance as Gladys decides to stay and help, ending with a postcard update: the couple plan a future in the piggery.
Surprise party honors 50 years of Odd Fellow member
Madison and Monroe Lodge O F installed Mr B McHall into Monroe Lodge No 2 on April 18 1870. He served as secretary for 12 years and represented Jefferson County as DJ 10 G M. The group greeted him with the honors of the order and he helped confer the third degree on seven members. Ice cream cake and cigars followed with speeches by Hill Hall Monroe Lemen Mundt and Gerdes. Anna B Rogers of Cincinnati died and her remains arrived in North Madison with funeral services at St Patrick’s Church and burial in North Madison Catholic cemetery. She was 30 and survived by two brothers and a sister. The item closes with a Salvation Army query.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Monroe Lodge
Madison Lodge No
B. Mc Hall
Monroe Lodge No
Jefferson County
Walter Mundt
Jesse Hall
Thomas G. Francisco
Mr. Hill
Messrs. Hill
Arch Monroe
Chas. Lemen
C. F. Gerdes
Hill
Anna B. Rogers
Cincinnati
North Madison
St. Patrick's Church
Charles Gordon
William Belser
Candidate Canfield in the City
Hon. Harry C. Canfield of Batesville arrived in the city to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress from the Fourth District. He spent the day meeting friends and voters in Madison and planned stops in Hanover Kent and North Madison with further visits to Wirt Dupont and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Canfield
Batesville
Madison
Canfield
Hanover
Kent
North Madison
Wirt
Dupont
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Court News
A. S. Chapman
John A. Wells
Chlereth
Stockhold
Madiso Public Library Association
Commercial Club
Charlies A. Nichols
Charles L. Cravens
W. H. Miller
Drusilla Cravens
John W. Tevis
George S. Cottman
Board of Directors
Pui
Walter Caplinger
Charles S. Dibler
R H. Club
San Remo
Supreme Council
Dardanelles
Bosphorus
Salvation Army
Martha Hoff
Graves Haas
Piggy
Gould
Bayseed
Gladye Farnum
Maine
Miss Farnum
Boston
Agein
Gladys
Miss Parnour
Guesa
Ben
Roghto
Wei
Walt
Pal
Wotitas Ceyne
Gerace
Henry
Forte
Mos Brewster
Wreoystar
Piresster
Lee
Spee
Ro Brewster
Owas
Mr. Brewster
Agien
Uethins
Rens Volce
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Covington,Ky
Kentucky
Peante
United States Army
U.S. Navy
Oatty
Drenenaught
Batte Forniwion
Wemeo Medicine Company
Humphreys
William St
Ripley County
Henry Johann
Anna Koehler
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