Madison News Roundup From August 2
Local notices report visitors returning home to Louisville Chicago and Indianapolis. Several residents travel from Madison including Mr. Armstrong from Ohio and Miss Brydon from Indianapolis. A juvenile court case in the State v. O Banion is heard. Mrs Shawley widow of Rev Hawley dies in Holton aged near 90. Funeral Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.zair Allen
Patrick Howley
Hirthatreet
Louisville
Thomas Armstrong
College Commer
Ohio
T. H. McKas
Brooksbury
Charles Walker
Miss Stella
Milroy
Frank Buchanan
Harvey Conner
Chicago
Joseph Baker
Mary Baker
Birmingham
Ala
Julia Brydon
Francisco
Iken O'Banion
Yirl
Armanda
Cornelius
Shawley
James M. Hawley
Ripley
Holton
Ind
Hawley
Imerson lLemen
City Council to Trial Policewoman for 30 Days
Madison Indiana council votes to employ Mrs Anna Logan of Indianapolis as a policewoman for 30 days to work among girls and children in public places. The session also covers waterworks, street repairs, and funding plans including a 4 inch water main extension and transit of park deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Harris
Wymond
Anna Logan
Indianapolis
F.C. Hood
Lean
Madison
McGregor
John Paul Park
White
Main Street
Chautauqua Park
Telegraph Hill
Fast Street
West Main Street
Barrett
Cragmont Street
Second
Third Street
Telegraph Road
Johnson
Edward
Schwab
Hummel
Fourth Street
Jefferson and
Mulberry
Jefferson Street
Ward
Schuler
Robert H. Davie
Real Estate Transfers in Milton West Madison and Canaan
Charles Denny and others transfer 3 acres in Milton to John Spelz and wife. Richard Layton and wife sell property in West Madison to the German B and A Association No. 6 for 50 dollars. Joel Layton sells in West Madison to the same, private. Elmer J. Ralston and wife convey property in Canaan to James M. Spencer for 1000 dollars. James M. Spencer and wife transfer the same property to Laura J. Hagan for 1500 dollars. Eva Bloom and husband sell city property to Henry Bloom with private consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Denny
John Spelz
Milton Township
Richard Layton
German B. & A Association
West Madison
Joel Layton
Elmer J. Ralston
James M. Spencer
Canaan
Laura J. Hagan
Eva Bloom
Henry Bloom
City
New Albany Inspector Fines City Factories Over Child Labor
Deputy Henry A Brertz of New Albany inspected city manufacturers and filed affidavits charging four plants with employing children under fourteen and under sixteen without parental consent and beyond nine hours a day. Courts fined the firms for each case, while authorities warned ongoing violations will be prosecuted. Brertz noted lax reporting on injuries and compliance, vowing future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aas
Henry A. Brertz
New Albany
State Bureau of Inspection
Tihl
Alan Woth
Poyentra
Baquire Stuart's Court
Bayhatten Milla
Aphea
Uradhey
J. CP. Setbofield
Mekim
Inspector Breetz
Chiat
Merther
Boca
Breetz
Miss Helen Francisco Joins St. Agnes Academy Staff
Miss Helen Francisco accepts the position of instructor in elocution at St. Agnes Academy Indianapolis beginning fall term in September. The academy is a leading finishing school for girls and among the best in the middle West. Madison honors her as a talented elocutionist with a bright future in the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Francisco
St. Agnes’ Academy
Indianapolis
Madison
Miss Francisco
Madison News Briefs From Augu st Visitor Arrivals and Departures
Local notices list Mise Clara Duelenheim and sisters visiting in Covington Kentucky, Clara and Alice Jacoba en route to Indianapolis to visit friends, and numerous Madison residents traveling to Chicago Denver St Louis and other destinations. Families mourn the death of Robert Weyer whose son died after an operation in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Weigham
Covingston
Colar Main
Poplar
Misees
Clara
Alice Jacoba
Indianapolis
Ton. Banta
Hanover
St. Touts
Jefferson County
Mio
Mra
Albert KK. Hutton
Marton
Down
Colgate
David Weyer
Robert Weyer
Kansas City
W. WW. Millar
Tus Sun
Weyer
Kangas City
Death of Mrs John Meuser prompts memorials in city
Dietz family members travel to Indianapolis after Mrs John Meuser dies there. A former well known resident, Mia Meuser is remembered for Christian character and respect by locals. Funeral plans uncertain but burial likely in Indianapolis. Fresh supply Mrs Austin's Bag Buckwheat now on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietz
Indianapolis
John Meuser
Ater
Messie
Valentine
William Dietz
Mia Meuser
Red Letter Day As Grace Church Reopens In Joyful Service
Sunday marked a red letter day for Grace Church as it reopened after repairs. Dr HLA King of Moore's Hill College preached on Psalm 49:95, attracting a good crowd. Morning subscriptions reached 150 with evening gifts bringing the day’s total to 107.50, aiding exterior painting.gratitude is extended to supporters including Brookaburg Deacons Hood Long Thompson Boyer Smith Watkins, Light and Fuel through Merfar, artist Jamee Peddle, donor Donat for choir paneling, and Mrs Chas E F Renschler for a new carpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgrrace Church
Hla. King
Moore's Hill College
Dea
Hood
Long
Thompson
Boyer
Smith
Watkins
Brookaburg
King
Grace Church
the Light and Fuel Company
Mer Farm
Jamee Peddle
Donat
Chas. EF. Renschler
Jefferson County Native Dies at California Home
John George of Carpenteria California died after a long illness. He was 85 and survived by a wife and two sons living in Santa Barbara and Kansas City. Born near Madison he worked as a clerk for Joseph Irwin’s dry goods store before moving to Paoli Rangas and later California. Burial was in Carpenteria. he helped found the local Christian Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
California
John Greorre
Carpentena
Cal
Carpenteria
George
Madison
Joseph Irwin
Columbus
Paoli Rangas
Califor
Santa Barbara
Kansas City
Joseph I. Irwin
James Perry
James Glanton
Columbua Republican
Deserted ship mystery near Charlestown harbor unravelled
Crastian investigates a vanished vessel found drifting near his home by the Ni yth ocean. The ship bore no name, its passengers missing save for a dead, possibly poisoned woman, while crews and boats showed no clues. A tale of piracy and a New York crime ties to the unsettled mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charieston Barber
Mo Oship
Owen
Roy Elms
Trent
Crestian
Cohturo Crasthow
Bart Femme
Crastian
Tad
Crashaw
Charleste d
Campeon Tocks
New York
Atlantic
West Indies
Expenditures and Tax Levies for Milton Township 1913
The Trustee Edwin M. Stanton announces the Advisory Board’s proposed expenditures and taxes for Milton Township Jefferson County for the year starting July. The plan lists township expenditures 712.55 with 17 cents tax per hundred, local tuition 1 003.17 at 25 cents, special school 1 179.46 at 15 cents, road tax 508.17 at 20 cents, poor 10.65 with no tax, totaling 6 515.00 and 83 cents tax per hundred. Net taxable property 197 315, including lands and improvements 367 350 and personal property 157 200 with mortgage exemption credit 27 210 and 208 polls. Dated Aug 2 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Township
Jefferson County
Edwin M. Stanton
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Charles Klein
John Klein
Deetroit
Mich
Chalmers Automobile Co
Char=ley
Roll
Harrison Conway
John RK. Thomas
John Schilling
John Downey
Fred Wennefeld
Shannon Fred Co
Johnson Foundry Machine Shops
BE. Hitz
Sais
Johnson Foundry & Machine Shops
Frank Whedon
Chas. Ringwaldt
Madison Daily Democrat
Board of Ebealth Gilly Tfarria
J. Quinn
Madison Prarly Democrat
Madison Peleplone Co
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Sehofiela
the Herald Co
Bo Blitz
Bien
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Td Ward
Counerl Adjourne Sd
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Australia
Clara Duelenheim
Feecatur
Bert Franciae
Montgomery
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Hatte Walker
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Mero Jebm
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Gerathier
Bernard
Baringham
Ada
Mroo
Perry Oak
Lyle
Ethel Morgan
Carenton
Vancentes
Merona Mio
Coberddle Springs
Feloner
Tia
Spre
Father
John Ochapenahy
Messr Agx Cosotey
Frank Bloom
Mr Crawford
Joony Vaistenberser
Claysad
Onew Pike Road
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Danaier and Anderson
WT. .L. Barlow
Barkow
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Patrick Wade
Mr. Smith
Indianapois
John George
Tihab
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