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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1920
Page
2
Local notices record travel departures for Nebraska and Colorado and visits by Madison residents to Indiana towns. Includes a religious assembly trip to Franklin and a funeral notice for Norman Francis Giltner aged six months. Noted visitors include Rev. H L Moore and Dr H W McKane.
Rev. C W Maupin has regained consciousness and is reported out of danger by his physician. Omar Sharpe and his wife of Indianapolis, relatives of the Maupins, arrived in the city last night and are staying at the Maupin home. Ira Sharpe of Thorntown is also expected to arrive tonight.
Mrs Benjamin Stonestreet, a well known colored resident, died at her Graysville home in Hanover township at 6 oclock this morning after a long illness with dropsy and heart trouble. She was 76 and survived by her husband three children and many grandchildren. Funeral from the residence Tuesday at 2 pm with interment in Graysville cemetery.
William T. McDermott who resigned as assistant manager at the Tower plant in Madison to join Union Steel Wire Company in Indianapolis has changed plans and will remain in Madison. He will continue as tack factory manager and his family will keep Madison as their home.
An unclear clipping notes doctors dying from heart disease and nervous ailments with scattered percentages and garbled words. It references morphine and general illness, suggesting concerns about medical dangers but details are unreadable.
Gov. James M. Cox expressed confidence he would be elected while addressing crowds in Dayton during a big home-coming celebration for his Democratic nomination. He thanked supporters from 8,000 to 12,000 strong, joked about living in Dayton, and noted his August 7 acceptance speech would be printed for circulation.
The remains of Private Raymond Herner who died in Coblenz Germany while with the American Forces in Germany arrive in the city from New York and are taken to his parents home on South Church Street. The casket is draped with an American flag and funeral services are planned tomorrow afternoon at 4 o clock conducted by the American Legion with Dr J W Turner of Trinity Church officiating. He is survived by his parents a brother and two sisters.
Mrs Edward Steinberger of Minneapolis visits Mrs Minnie Taylor of Wilbur's Point. Mrs John Monroe of Dupont ill with typhoid fever taken to King's Daughters hospital. John R Thomas and son Homer travel to Shawnee Wyoming to visit relatives. Anna W Ford sells Eugene Calloway property to Ethel Ramsey. Mrs W N Wyman heads to Chicago then Yellowstone Park and California for six weeks. Calvin W Prather dies in Indianapolis at 75, former secretary of Indiana Masonic Grand Lodge. Mrs Andrew Mayer and family arrive from Memphis as Madison guests. Mrs O S Clark of Attica and Mrs L D Hiner and Peggy depart for Attica. A S Chapman sells Vine street eight-room house to Harold H Williams and family of Keystoun Canada. Williams family to move to Madison in October. Williams return to Madison. Georgia Armstrong formerly of this city.
The Michigan road tracing from Madison to Michigan City is commemorated with markers along the route. The Potawatomi granted the land for the road in 1628, and settlers from Virginia, the Carolinas, and eastern states built sections as they moved west. The John Paul Chapter boulder, Caroline Scott Harrison fountain, and Lone Tree Chapter marker note key crossings at Indianapolis and Greensburg.
A Life magazine line ponders why a train starting from a station stalls soon after, never venturing far enough to ensure it won’t need to stop at a chosen place. The piece asks why the train doesn’t wait to be certain it can proceed without further halts.
A brief note explains that fig trees rely on wasps for pollination enabling fruit development. The relationship highlights ecological interdependence and pollination processes observed in nature.
Funeral services were held for Private Raymond Herner whose remains arrived from New York en route from Coblenz Germany. Rev J W Turner led the service at the home of his parents on South Church Street with a hymn by Miss Lanham. Burial followed in Springdale cemetery with an American Legion firing squad and Bugle-master Charles Klein sounding taps. Pallbearers included Messie Fred Watson Fred Peddie Charles Anger John Phibbs Harley Turner and Calvin Handlon.
Real estate transfers recorded today in the office of Recorder Fred Watson show Thomas G. Taff and Mary O. Taff transferring 50 acres in Saluda township to Ira G. Taff and Pearl G. Fauts for $1 and other consideration. Thomas G. Logan and wife convey 25 percent acres, more or less, in Republican township to David Long and wife for $2,000.
Sheriff Dilhammer asked to arrest two young men suspected in Saturday night raid on Howe's store in Carrollton Kentucky. Thieves took clothes silk shirts two suitcases and a skiff then crossed to the Indiana shore at Lamb. They later tried selling silk shirts in Madison before authorities were alerted.
The text portrays Benjamin Franklin as first American postmaster general with early interest in balloon flight and electricity. It emphasizes his forward looking approach, not limited to one era but aiming for progress across ages.
George A. Dittgen 53, a Madison grocer and pop factory operator, was killed by Frank Stephanus 28 after a midday quarrel. Stephanus fled, was captured, and jailed. Coroner's inquest returns verdict of razor wounds. murder charge to circuit court. Dittgen survived by brother John J. Dittgen and sister Mary Kennerly.
A Madison roundup lists residents and visitors in August including Edith and Zelma Ogle traveling to Newcastle, Mrs. Whitham's visit return, and property transfers. Also noted are bids for a county library tax and a Tobacco Growers Association executive meeting in Lexington to discuss the 1921 crop cutback.
The body of George Whitefield Tevis arrived in Madison after dying Sunday in Indianapolis at 1:30 PM. He served four years on the U S S West Virginia as a youth, sailed worldwide, joined the navy reserves during World War I, and later worked in New York and Indianapolis. He leaves five sisters and three brothers. funeral at 10 tomorrow from the Tevis home, Rev. J W Turner presiding, burial in Springdale cemetery.
Funeral services for the late Geo A Dittgen will be conducted by Rev Charles Bilger at St Marys Church at 9 oclock tomorrow morning. The interment will be in St Josephs cemetery, north Walnut street. Arabian desert natives neither amoke nor drink.
Dr J Ladd Thomas opened the Chautauqua program with a tribute to David Lloyd George as a world figure and British leader. He praised Welsh roots and American ties, urging unity as Americans. The program closed with a Bohemian orchestra under the Hrubys to warm applause.
Miss Lillian Keller, visiting from Memphis Tennessee, attended a Five Hundred party hosted by Misses Marcella and Antoinette Keller on Second Street. Mrs Arnold Farburger of Robinson Illinois won the first prize with Miss Bess Davison receiving the booby prize. Refreshments were served as guests enjoyed the evening.
The city school board reorganized with S. J. Bear as president J. Edward Reed as secretary and William C. Roth as treasurer. Roth bonded for 30 000 with bondsmen J. W. Tevis George M. Daily J. Edward Reed and S. J. Bear. A watchmaker's apprentice at play discovered the principle of the telescope.
John M. Larsen debuts the IL-6 all metal monoplane in America, touted as a major leap beyond the frail prewar spruce and linen craft. It features a metal fuselage and wings, Mercedes engine, low noise, and higher efficiency, with claims of superior speed, durability, and passenger comfort.
Governor Lowden attacks Chicago mayor Big Bill Thompson as he contends with Thompson's influence in the state. The piece notes the governor's skepticism of Thompson during his prior presidential bid and references a historical figure citing the 1919 quake tally of eighty seven in the United States.
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