Social notes from Madison and Greenwood on July 20
Miss Geraldine Lane of Greenwood visits Miss Vera Hammel as a pleasant guest. John Seigel, Private, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy of West Main, arrived overseas safely. Mr. H. J. Zearing and daughter Margaret depart for Indianapolis where Margaret will train as a nurse at St Vincent's Hospital. The remains of Jackson Lentz, 70, from Cragmont are shipped to Bloomington by Undertaker Haigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Lane
Greenwood
Ind
Vera Hammel
John Murphy
West Main Street
John Seigel
H. J. Zearing
Margaret
Indianapolis
Miss Zearing
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Jackson Lentz
Cragmont
Bloomington
Haigh
KE. J. Meyer
Benjamin F. Snively
Terre Haute
Vail Undertaking House
Frederick Flynn
Camp Hancock
Edward Flynn
Louisville
Barrett Law Collection Ruling Denies City Fees
The Attorney General holds that neither City Treasurer nor County Treasurer may take a 10 percent collection fee for delinquent Barrett law assessments. The full penalty goes to the city treasury, clarifying that the Barrett law collection is not governed by the same rule as delinquent city taxes. Gilbert H. Hendren received the opinion by Ele Stansbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert H. Hendren
State Board of Accounts
Ele Stansbury
Death of Edward Luck Farmer Near Madison
Edward Luck, a well known farmer on the Canaan road near Madison, died at 2 o clock this afternoon after being stricken with paralysis last Sunday. He was about 70 years old and is survived by his wife and one son, Edward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Luck
Canaan Road
Madison
Mr Luck
Edward
Funeral Held for Miss Grace Corrie in Hanover and Sharon Hill
The funeral for Miss Grace Corrie was conducted yesterday from her Hanover home and at Sharon Hill Church with a large attendance. Rev. Dr. Ballard officiated at both services delivering a tribute to the decedent. The Hanover choir, led by Mrs. Rogers and including the Kunkle sisters and Mr. J. C. Taff, sang two of her favorite selections. Pallbearers named were A. W. McKeand Alva Deputy Jd. P. McDonald W.S. Taff Ed. Corrie and Herbert Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Corrie
Hanover
Sharon Hill Church
Dr. Ballard
Sharon Hill
Hanover Church
Rogers
Catherine
Frieda Kunkle
Mary Kunkle
J. C. Taff
Miss Corrie
Messrs
A. W. McKeand
Alva
Jd. P. McDonald
W.S. Taff
Ed. Corrie
Herbert Sparks
Judge Criffith Rules In Local Circuit Court
Judge Criffith arrived from Vevay this morning to dispose of unfinished cases in the circuit court. Evidence was heard in the divorce case of Nola Winters against William Winters, with the matter taken under advisement. In the same session W. O. Ford probated the will of the late William Stephan, witnessed by William A. Bierck. The estate is left to the widow for life with heirs at law to share thereafter. son Frank Stephan named executor.
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Criffith
Vevay
Circuit Court
Nola Winters
William Winters
Michigan Road
W. O. Ford
William Stephan
William A. Bierck
Frank Stephan
Draft Board Notes on Registrants Training for Motor Mechanics
Jefferson County registrants William Clegg Oscar Hall and Charles Thompson left on the morning train for Valparaiso to begin military motor mechanic training. Joseph Smith left for Nashville to train at Fisk University as a motor mechanic. The board received a new Corona scale for physical examinations and warned to scrutinize questionable methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Clegg
Oscar Hall
Charles Thompson
Jefferson County
Valparaiso
Joseph Smith
Nashville
Visitors and local notes fill Madison July column
Indiana's unskilled labor allotment is listed at 10 710. Anderson visitors include Mrs John Stewart and Miss Pearl Matthews in Shelby township. Several residents and guests travel between Madison Mount Marsh Covington and Florida names include Bernice Bucknell Harriett McIlasson and the Wyman family. Local business changes noted at K E Meyer store and community updates mention Lieut Frederick Flynn and editor Roy Webster with brief visits to families and towns nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John Stewart
Pearl Matthews
Anderson
Shelby Township
Bernice Bucknell
Mount Marsh
Harriett Mc Ilasson
West Second Street
Lyland Tevis
Indianapolis
Bertha Abberger Marsh
Florida
W. H. Matthews
Roy R. Webster
Arthur Bush
Madison
Benville
Ripley County
Well Known Couple Weds Quietly in Rising Sun
Mr Pinkney Craig and Miss Catherine Richert, a well known couple, quietly wed Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Rising Sun. They left for Cincinnati on a wedding trip and returned aboard the Queen City. The couple will settle on north Jefferson street and receive best wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkney Craig
Catherine Richert
Rising Sun
Cincinnati
Sugar Sales Restricted in Indiana for August
Federal and state officials announce sugar limited to 10 pounds per canning purchase and 50 pounds per family due to only 8 800 000 pounds available and July overdrafts. Nutrition mottoes accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Nicholas Harper
Death of John Gibbs in Madison Hospital
Fire bells tolled yesterday evening signaling the death of John Gibbs at King's Daughters Hospital after one day of treatment. A well known and beloved Madison figure, Gibbs was active in local clubs and lodges and survived by his parents and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbs
King’s Daughters Hospital
Madison
Gibbs
Jack
Reynard Hunting Club
Fair Play Fire Company No
Union Lodge
Monroe Lodge
Madison Lodge
K. of P
Clifty Falls
William Gibbs
Nellie
Florence
Jack Gibbs
Christ
Mrs Frances Aich dies after sudden heart trouble at 82
Mrs Frances Rich widow of Stephen Aich died suddenly at 1 15 this morning at her Graham road home from heart trouble. She 82 native of Germany came to this country with three children and later married Aich. Survived by son Gus Sommers and daughter Mrs William Windt Philadelphia. A daughter died years ago. Member of St Patrick's North Madison she was a grand woman and remained active in farm and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Rich
Stephen Aich
Graham Road
Germany
Aich
Gus Sommers
William Windt
Philadelphia
Rich
St. Patrick's Church
North Madison
Grocer John Wehner Hurt When Team Slaves Wagon On Wirt Road
Mr. John Wehner west Main street grocer suffered chest injuries and likely broken ribs after a team of horses ran away on George Black’s farm on the Wirt road. He grabbed the lines to stop the wagon but was thrown under the wheels and received head cuts. Doctor Cook treated him. condition uncertain due to chest swelling. He is at Mr. Ach’s home and to return to his own this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wehner
Mr. Wehner
Dr. Cook
Mr. Ach
Chautauqua Night Praised by Attentive Audience
The Chautauqua series draws a diverse crowd with varied programs led by Elks Band performances and Chief Caupolican the Indian orator. He delivers humorous, dramatic lectures and songs, and urges support for liberty bonds amid wartime rhetoric and American unity.
Lexington Bank Contempt Case Rules Township Funds
The Lexington Bank case against Chael Storen trustee ended August 1 1918 with a contempt finding. The Washington Circuit and Jefferson courts ordered funds of Lexington Township, Scott County, placed in Lexington Bank and Storen was fined and admonished for refusal to obey the order. Judge PE Bear represented the Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Bank
Chael Storen
M. Soren
Storen
Washington Circmt
Lexington
Scott County
Pe, Bear
Emergency bill eyed to seize power plants near coal mines
Washington reports the administration will seek emergency legislation to seize power generating plants near coal mines in the East due to power shortages affecting war industries and shipbuilding. Representative Sims, chairman of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, is drafting the measure as Congress prepares to convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Sims
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
More Shirt Sewers Sought by Government Station
Urgent appeal to local women to sew soldier shirts for the government sub-station as demand exceeds supply. Workers earn four dollars forty five cents per ten shirt bundle and some ladies complete multiple bundles weekly. failure to meet need could push work to factories and risk station closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
F D Roosevelt Arrives in Paris from London
Franklin D Roosevelt arrived in Paris today after traveling from London. The brief despatch notes his arrival without detailing the itinerary or follow up plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Former Indianapolis Mayor Lew Shank Announces Move to New York
Lew Shank former mayor of Indianapolis declares relocation to New York state official duties and notes ownership tied to annual food house investments. The report references an amber indictment related to production activities and a meeting held recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Nog
Lew Shank
New York
Edwerrd Rumley
New
Jefferson County Democrats Attend Columbus District Convention
Democratic delegates from Madison and Jefferson counties travelled by automobile to Columbus for the District Convention held there today. The list includes Thomas V Burhanan John Reutre Wao Bor herding Chas N Shoruff Creoroe Sshnabel K Prenatt and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Jefferson County
Columbus
Thomas V. Burhanan
John Reutre
Wao Bor Herding
Chas. N. Shoruff
Creoroe Sshnabel
K. Mo Prenatt
Joseph M. Cravens
Fred Pommering
Anes Spicer
Win Ihagbed
Casper Chum
Rook
Manville
George Gabel
John Comin
Albert Rogers
Sound Rogers
Lodn Coleman
Woc
Dawson
Wola Ooedon
Bad
Wot
Atlee Tat
Dosul
Wall Cox
Win. Denny
John Paul
John Chambers
John J. Denny
Jesse Custer
John Smith
Dimes Miles
Chas
Weber
New Hog Price Records Set at Cleveland Union Stock Yards
All grades of hogs sold at the Cleveland Union Stock Yards today, reaching a new record price of $70.00, claimed to exceed the Chicago high. Market reports note strong demand across grades with buyers active in the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bus
Union
Chicago
President Wilson backs Susan B Anthony suffrage as war measure
President Wilson expands support for the Susan Anthony suffrage amendment arguing it serves the war effort. He continues rallying allies and promoting constitutional change during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Susan Anthony
Ambassadors contemplated move to Murman coast
Government notice reports Ambassador Francis proposing a transfer to the Murman coast. The document notes endorsements from F J Cheney Co Toledo and a testimonial from National Bank of Commerce Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with claim of internal action and a 76 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aup
State Department
Francis
Murman Coast
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
National Bank of Commerce
Testim Whale Tree
Ghostly sermon ends in graveyard scare at revival
An 1890s style colored preacher narrates a haunted revival in which Sister Judy Manion rebukes Pearl for sin and an elder treks toward marriage while a night in the graveyard triggers a wild vision. The tale closes with a vow to finish the prayer and a final prayer for the organdie.
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Barrett Law Ruling
Court News
Draft Board Notes
Andrew Dehler
Covington
Frank Dreidler
G. N. Wyman
Washington, D. C
Canada
Will Wiston
Mayfield
C. A. Weeks
Water Valley
James Perry
East Second Street
Navy
Frances Aich
Caupolican
Elks Band
Altho
Khiss
America
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
West
Oklahoma
Nevada
Eve
Pocahontas
California
Abraham Lincoln
Ameericans
Alaska
Cape Horn
Haughter
Lexington Bank Case
Griffith
Seung
F. C. Roosevelt
Lew. Shank
Edward Rumley
Russia
Opyright
Western Newspaper Union
Passonas
Broder Jones
Judy Manson
Chile
Gallan
Judy
Deek
Oman
Jesus
Sis Manson
Henry Manion
Pearl
Skeer
Judy Outen Muhyin
de Preicher
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