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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

Page

4

Madison Indiana Herald Hits April 29 1920 Notices

Local brief notes include marriage license issued to Perry E Hall and Hazel V Land. Judge P E Bear served as special judge in Dearborn circuit court. Family visits from Indianapolis and Lafayette cited. W S Taff wins a Ford sedan at Gertzs corner by the Kings Daughters Hospital. number 590. Mrs Carl Kleinschmidt returns to Indianapolis due to ill husband.

Prewatt Perry E. Hall Hazel V. Land Ripley County P. E. Bear Lawrenceburg Dearborn Gilbert Kahn Florence Roeder Indianapolis Gertz's Corner W.S. Taff King's Daughters Hospital Charles G. Schelke Frieda Waynetown Robert Purdue University Lafayette Carl Kleinschmidt Andrew Lothspeich Walnut Street

Death of Frederick Ringwald Is Announced

Relatives report the death of Frederick Ringwald 46 in Fresno County California. He was born in Jefferson County and lived in California since leaving here 20 years ago to run a fruit farm. Survived by a widow a son four brothers and two sisters. Funeral and burial will be in California.

Frederick Ringwald Jefferson County Fresno County California Mr. Ringwald Benjamin Charles John George Fred Albers Omaha Neb Ira Jackson Santa Monica Ringwald

Mrs Julia Gaughan Dies in Louisville at 75

Mrs Julia Gaughan widow of Richard Gaughan died at her Louisville home aged 75 after living in Madison earlier. Funeral services were held at the Cathedral Louisville and burial followed at North Madison Catholic cemetery beside her husband. Survived by two sons and two daughters living in Louisville with relatives John Darmody and Joseph Darmody of Indianapolis attending.

Julia Gaughan Richard Gaughan Louisville Madison North Madison M. L. Guthneck

Partition suit awards sale of 262 acres in Shelby township

In the case Eliza Matthews et al v John Burriss et al judgment was entered for the sale of 262 acres in Shelby township. Attorneys Sulzer Bear Lemon Cooper for plaintiffs and John McGregor for defendants. Additional items note the Lewis v McLaugh Ma partition compromise in court, Sulzer Bear for plaintiff Curtis Marshall for defendant. Final settlement in the Bryant Mouser estate approved and Edith Mougar discharged as administratrix with W O Ford as attorney. Judge Griffith adjourned circuit court for the term and will reconvene next Monday afternoon.

Eliza Matthews John Burriss Shelby Township Sulzer & Bear Lemon & Cooper John McGregor Lewis Edith Mougar W. O. Ford Gras Griffith

Early Morning Wedding of Popular Young Couple

Miss Emma Willick and Mr. Carl Bock wed at St. Marys church at 5 am in Madison. Rev. Albert Schad of Indianapolis officiated with a nuptial Mass and ring ceremony. Attendants were Florence Roeder and Clarence Willick. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home on East Fourth Street before the couple departed for Indianapolis and Danville, Ill, to begin married life.

Emma Willick Carl Bock St. Mary's Church Albert Schad Indianapolis Schad Florence Roeder Clarence Willick East Fourth Street Danville Ill Peter Willick Caroline Bock National Branch Bank Madison Mrs. Bock North East Street The Herald

Funeral Rites For Mrs A S Chapman At St Michael s

Funeral services were held at St Michael s church for Mrs A S Chapman with a Requiem High Mass by Father Guthneck. Interment in Springdale cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Many floral tributes. Across town residents attend trains and events. local bakers raise bread prices. multiple residents travel for visits and funerals.

A. S. Chapman St Michael's Church St. Michael's Church Springdale Cemetery

Peter Bonnett Dies at Home Near Olive Branch

Peter Bonnett a respected county resident and farmer died at 5 45 pm at his olive branch home. Born February 29 1860 he lived in the same neighborhood his entire life. Survived by three brothers and two sisters Jacob Bennett Indianapolis Louise Winnefeld this city John F Bonnett Emma Bonnett and Andrew Bonnett. He never married and had been in failing health three years. He was injured years ago when his team ran away and never fully recovered. He belonged to the Lutheran church and Stony Point Grange.

Peter Bonnett Olive Branch Mr. Bonnett John Mary Bonnett Jacob Bennett Indianapolis Louise Winnefeld John F. Bonnett Emma Bonnett Andrew Bonnett Lutheran Church Stony Point Grange

Death of Eleven Year Boy

Mrs. E. M. Wood of North Madison received a telegram from Indianapolis announcing the death of her nephew Clarence Coonse age 11 son of Mr. and Mrs Elmer Coones The boy contracted influenza in January and had been ill since Mr and Mrs Coonse moved to Indianapolis about 15 years ago and he is survived by several brothers and sisters Funeral at Indianapolis Monday afternoon at 2 30 o clock

P. L. Noon Indianapolis Thomas Clark Anna Clark East Main Street Frank Kleaver Baltimore Kate Forse East First Street Emma Chapman Gertrude Pifer Terre Haute Cragmont Ruth Lory W. L. Wallace E. M. Snyder Anna Smith Hanover Lottie Gerhardt Irvin Columbus Clarence Coonse Elmer Coonse E. M. Wood North Madison Elmer Coones

Movement in France seeks return of Mauritius to France

A French movement urges Britain to restore Mauritius to the mother country. The island, under British rule for over a century, is claimed to remain essentially French and desired by locals for union with France. The Newcastle Chronicle notes Britain has no strategic or economic need, while France cites noble emigration and cultural ties.

France Great Britain Mauritius Newcastle Chronicle Bernardin St. Pierre Pont Virginia Tarity

Labor and Christenings at the Elkins Estate

W Wallice Alexander, linked to the Elkins estate, described his coal mine troubles in Pennsylvania. Miners worked two days weekly with two days for christenings, requiring a full neighborhood cycle. A brass band parade unified christenings on one grand day, solving the issue through creativity.

W. Wallice Alexander Elkins Pennsylvania Philadelphia Public Ledger

Powerful Lens of English Make in Aerial War Effort

The article credits a Birmingham England lens as the war’s most powerful aerial photography tool. It measures 6% inches in diameter with a 36 inch focal length, enabling clear visibility five miles below and detection of barbed wire from three miles up. Birmingham manufacturers rival German high grade lens makers, challenging a long German monopoly.

Birmingham England Germany

Would-be Explorer Enlists After Harsh Expedition Talk

A middle aged man visits an arctic steamer before its expedition and insists on joining despite warnings. The officer lists dangers like cold, starvation, and long separation from his wife. After a pause, the man agrees and asks to be put on the books.

Reindeer Outnumber Horses in Norway Says Census

A Norwegian census shows reindeer populations exceed horses nationwide. Analysts note seasonal herding pressures and grazing patterns affecting livestock numbers. The finding contrasts prior assumptions about domestic animal counts across rural regions.

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

National League results show New York 2 Brooklyn 4 and Boston 10 Philadelphia 3. American League games include New York 3 Washington 2 and Boston 9 Philadelphia 0 while St Louis beat Detroit 4 1. American Association games were all postponed due to rain. Shelbyville Company I Indiana militia has been mustered out after thirty months. Frank W. Fagel served as captain.

New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Washington St. Louis Detroit Shelbyville Indiana Frank W. Fagel Pittsurg Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Enee Philadelphia Sae American Association St. Paul Toledo Minneapolis Beease Columbus Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City

Political primary announcements for Fourth District candidates

The Herald publishes multiple candidate notices for the 1920 Democratic and Republican primaries in Jefferson Switzerland Scott and adjacent counties. Nominees include Clarence RE Custer Pik do A CRAIG Emma Porter Simeon Feleland Edward S Roberts Harry H Cop e Joseph M Cooper S. G Bovard Harry E Nichols Charles E Dean Gilbert Dihammer Matthew R Ralston William Frederick Watson and others subject to the primary on May 4 1920 and district rules.

Herald Clarence RE. Custer Bartholomew County Congress Fourth Harry C. Canfield Pik Do A. Cralg Greenwood Emma Porter Scott Jefferson Simeon Feleland Fifth Judicial Circuit Switzerland Edward S. Roberts Harry H. Cope Joseph M. Cooper Jefferson and S. G. Bovard Lancaster Township Harry E. Nichols Madison Charless E. Dean Saluda Township Scott Counties Gilbert Dihammer Jefferson County Matthew R. Ralston Shelby Township William Frederick Watson

Vice President Praises Salvation Army Leader in Phoenix

Vice President Marshall lauds Evangeline Booth and the Salvation Army in a Phoenix address on March 14. He stresses the Army’s role in promoting brotherhood and contrasts it with social divides while recounting personal ties and faith.

THE Salvation Army Evangeline Booth Marshall Phoenix Arizona Friends of the Army

Settlement of Estate Sells Pleasant Ridge Lands

Saturday Ira Gray Sr administrator with the will annexed of Emma Gray, widow of Ebenezer Gray, delivered deeds to William and Lyda Gray for 100 acres on Pleasant Ridge for 4500 dollars and to Stanley and Ruth Imel for 40 acres for 1600 dollars. The estate, excluding money on deposit, was distributed to five heirs: Ira Gray, Lyda Gray, Allie Tevis, Relda Imel, and Relda Danner. Total partial distribution was 10310 dollars with each heir receiving 2062 dollars after advances. Attorneys Emerson Lemen and Joseph M. Cooper handled the estate. Original pensions of 25 dollars per month.

Ira Gray Emma Gray Ebenezer Gray Jefferson County William and Lyda Gray Pleasant Ridge Stanley Ruth Ime Will Lyda) Gray Sam Allie) Tevis Adarial Relda) Imel Charles Relda) Danner Emerson Lemen Joseph M. Cooper

Widows Granted Through Attorney Emerson Lemen

Grants issued through attorney Emerson Lemen to Mary Schmidt widow of Charles Schmidt of 615 North Jefferson Street and Mary Ann Slater widow of Wm Slater of River Road near Bee Camp.

Emerson Lemen Mary Schmidt Charles Schmidt North Jefferson Street Mary Ann Slater Wm. Slater River Road Bee Camp

Baptist New World Movement totals reach Jefferson county

Practically all Baptist churches in Jefferson county participate as members canvass their congregations. Madison leads with 8081.80 dollars followed by Hebron 2836.00 Ryker's Ridge 2760.15 Kent 1132.90 Wirt 156.00 Dupont 2600.00 Macedonia 300.00 for a total of 17866.85. Campaign continues this week. Salvation Army offers free help locating missing relatives. Breslau showcases a fifty foot high fireproof paper chimney in a curiosity exhibit.

Jefferson County Baptist New World Movement Madison Hebron Ryker’s Ridge Kent Wirt Dupont Macedonia Salvation Army Breslau

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