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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1915

Page

8

Constitutional Challenge to the Indiana Primary Law

Indianapolis reports that the new primary election law faces constitutional challenges. Critics argue it limits independent voting by forcing voters to pledge party adherence and oath to support the same party in the general election. Possible lawsuits may seek to strike down or reinterpret the law, with a $100 fee for candidates cited as unconstitutional.

Indianapolis United States Nebraska

Madison social notes and arrivals in Indiana polis area

Miss Maula Hagadon visits at the Meredorf home while many locals travel for visits and business. Updates include travelers to Indianapolis and Louisville, a fire escape contract for the hospital, a fines hearing for assault, and a range of visits from Cincinnati to Kentucky river trips. Notables include Mr. Marke of New York City and reenlistment of Zach Stephenson with the 27th U S Pony.

Maula Hagadon Indianapolis Meredorf Mesere R. F. Stanton Elmer E.scott King’s Daughters’ Hospital Squire Stuart Charles Shuck Zibena Williams James Jacobs Rogers Drug Store William O. McLelland, Jr Hartford Canon The Standard Fire Insurance Co Louisville Alice Millar Helen Lauer Clara Simpson Brooksburg Kentucky River Mike Aline Oliver Mr. Oliver George McKay Joseph E.marke New York City Marke & Benson Co

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Anna Hazelton Edwards

Funeral services for Anna Hazelton Edwards were conducted at 9 am at the Christian Church with Reverends Moody and Smith in charge. The D A R and Kings Daughters attended in a body as ministers praised the deceased and Curtis Marshall offered a touching tribute. Burial followed at Springdale cemetery with pallbearers John C White William J Schmidt George J Wood Louis W Lory Charles Lemen William Barber.

Anna Hazelton Edwards The Christian Church Moody and Smith D. A. R. and Kings Daughters Curtis Marshall Edwards Springdale Cemetery Messie John C. White William J. Schmidt George J. Wood Louis W. Lory Charles Lemen William Barber

Barefoot 73 year old man farms with no shoes in Kansas City

The piece describes J. M. Halger of Carlton Oklahoma who farms barefoot most months and claims contact with earth provides a soothing electrical current that rejuvenates the body. It notes Kansas City residents eyeing him as odd while firemen in Sandusky craft shawls for loved ones after a Columbus visitor’s tale. England reports 11,000 women.

Kansas City Kan J. M. Halger Carlton Okla

Old Scales Torn From Corner Corner Fourth and Walnut

Charles Bersch removes the historic platform scales at Fourth and Walnut. Built in 1869 by John Rist, the scales documented daily receipts from $10 to $12 and more in earlier decades before being condemned last May. Ball bearings have worn from 2 1/2 inches to about one inch.

Fourth Walnut Streets Charles Bersch Madigan John Rist

Funeral Services For Mrs Margaretha Schumann

Funeral services for Mrs Margaretha Schumann were held at two o clock this afternoon at the residence on the Kent road and were largely attended by relatives and friends. Rev Hawk of Hanover had charge of the service, and the burial was in Greenbrier cemetery near Hanover. The pallbearers were four sons and two nephews: Emil Schumann, George Schumann, Edward Schumann, Charles Schumann, Charles Spencel.

Margaretha Schumann Regie Kent Road Hawk Hanover Greenbrier Meiers Emil Schumann George Schumann Edward Schumann Charles Schumann Charles Spencel

Coal contracts set. refloor Bear Bridge in Milton

The county commissioners awarded the coal supply contract for the coming year to the R McKim Co at 3.25 per delivered ton with Middleton & Wymond at 3.35 and Madison Coal 3.40. Henry Harmon won the Bear Bridge reflooring job at 1 400. bidders included Robert Davis 1 697 and Charles Platt 1 598. The city school board annual report was submitted for audit. Judge P E Bear handles a large will contest in the Switzerland circuit over Ralph R Stout’s will, with a protest filed in Vevay and a September hearing. the estate is valued at 60 000 to 75 000 dollars.

R. McKim Co Middleton & Wymond Madison Coal Co Bear Bridge Indian Kentuck Creek Milton Township Henry Harmon Robert Davis Charles Platt City School Board P. E. Bear Switzerland Ralph R. Stout Vevay

Dedication of Eagle Springs Grange Hall August 5

Eagle Springs Gange No 1510 Patrons of Husbandry will dedicate its new hall on Pleasant Ridge next Thursday August 5 with an afternoon and night program. The Eagle Springs Drill Team will perform featuring listed members, followed by songs recitals and speeches. The event invites the public for both sessions.

Eagle Springs Gange No. 1510 Pleasant Ridge Eagle Springs Alliene Danner Harriett Imel Letha Ryker Mary Q Goley Lida Bear Charlotte Lyon Phillipine Wolf Emma Imel Helen Lyon Allie Imel Mra Mabel Eva Gray Misees Lyon Erna Gray Lizzie Grebe el Lyon, Jr LH. Wright Columbus Eagle Springs Grange Charles Hiffman

Mrs. Pettis Endorses Tanlac After Illness In Louisville

Mrs Frank Pettis wife of the Louisville and Nashville railroad assistant chief electrician 800 Camp Street Louisville says Tanlac gave rapid relief from a nervous run down condition poor digestion and low spirits She reports full improvement and cheerfulness and endorses the tonic Tanlac is sold in Madison by W H Rogers drug store.

Louieville Frank Pettis Louisville & Nashville Railroad Camp Street Louisville Madison W. H. Rogers Drug Store

Peavy Funeral to Be Held in Ghent for Local Farmer

The body of Thomas L. Peavy fifty year old farmer from the county will be brought to Ghent Ky for burial. The funeral will be under the Knights of Pythian he belonged to and he is survived by his wife a son and a daughter.

Ghent Thomas L. Peavy Louisville Knights of Pythian

Revival Adds Thirteen At Locust Church In Milton

In Milton Kentucky the Locust revival ended with thirteen additions to the church led by Rev Rahe. Others visiting included Mr Leslie Bird and wife and Mr and Mrs Henry Kraue from Liber Ty neighborhood and John Neal’s family. Miss Lula Welch returned home after a six weeks course at Eastern State Normal Richmond Kentucky. Rev Godby conducted services at Pleasant View Church on Sunday.

Georgia Francisco Wirt Elizabeth Margaret Rice Indianapolis Wm. L. Hill Cincinnati Ester Barth Rev. Rogers Louisville Hebron Church Hebron Mina Minnie Sutherland Vincennes Hanover Minnie Short Joshua Hollis Frieda Will Hollis Meeers W. P. Rieley Valentine Mahand George Mahand Jeffersonville Elizabeth Morgan W. W. Millar Mulberry Fourth Streets Will Phillips Calvert Gladye Stewart Leslie Bird Henry Kraue Liberty John Neal Locust Rahe Tennessee Geo. Williams

Grain and live stock price report from market yard

Wheat prices remain strong for No 2 red and No 8 red on track, corn weak, No 3 and No 4 white through billing. Hay steady with Timothy and Clover bids. Cattle receipts around 1,200 head with good to choice weights trading 9.65 to 9.85 per hundredweight and various feed categories listed. Bulls and calves shown with price ranges across categories.

Reece Timothy J.schofield & Son

Baseball Standings and Club Standings Report

National League results show Cincinnati 0 Brooklyn 4 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 1. American League scores Washington 5 St Louis 1 Philadelphia 3 Cleveland 4 New York 3 Chicago 2 Boston 3 Detroit 6. American Association Minneapolis 1 Louisville 4 Kanena City 4 Indianapolis 7. Federal League Buffalo 6 St Louis 5 Newark 3 Chicago 2. Standing of the Clube clubs W L Pet.

Washington St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland New York Chicago Boston Detroit American Association Minneapolis Louisville Kanena City Indianapolis J. Paul Columbus Buffalo Newark W. L. Pet National League Clube WL Pet Philadelphia Weeeeevecereny Brooklyn Penmaneern Esoritses Pittsburg Dee Nbececcarres Chicago Seeveccersenseesecses Cesses Cincinnati Ebereatecene Envseseens Eeeaneazes Minneapolis Eepeeneeeereens Kansas City Baltimore Ante

Madison wholesale market prices and commodities list

A dense listing of wholesale prices for grains hay poultry and fuels observed in Madison. Includes prices for flour meal eggs butter and various seed and feed commodities, with coal and coke rates and yard delivery notes. Reflects mid century market rate snapshot with numerous unit prices per ton bushel and pound.

Queen of Madison Geev

Newlin Family Reunion Set for August 17 at Biomington

The Newlin family annual reunion will be held at Biomington on August 17. Wallace M. Hobson serves as president of the family association, with Exum Newlin as corresponding secretary.

Bloomingdale Newlin Biomington Wallace M. Hobson Exum Newlin

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