Madison area notes pension and travel briefs
Local items report Mrs. Mary Peak receiving a $12 monthly pension in Madison. A flurry of travel notices follows, including Alma May Anderson heading to North Vernon, and Etta McMillen joining a Baptist association trip to Wirt. Several residents return from visits to Baltimore, Carrollton, Indianapolis, and Seymour, with transportation by train and car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Peak
Madison
Etta McMillen
Baptist Association
Lottie Powers
James Powers
Baltimore
Mies Marie Keller
Bettie Moorman
Carrollton
Joseph H. Hanna
Madison Sutorste
Butter Fat Percentages and Bridge Fall Report
Dr Rudolph of the city Board of Health lists July milk tests with minimum 3 percent fat. Entries include Bucknell 4.5 Dew 4.2 and others. Meanwhile Pete Tolosti, a 36 year old Italian laborer, survived an 80 foot fall from Shuffle Creek bridge near Unionville Illinois Central work, suffering multiple fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph
The
Health Board
City Board of Health
Bucknell
Wahllmano
Morrow
Jeptha
Morrow John
Yeisla
Ruediger
Bloomington
Ind
Pete Tolosti
Memphis
Teon
Illinois Central Railroad
Unionville
Shuffle Creek
Veterans’ Home Wins Wet Vote In Center Township
In Center township adjoining Marion the National Military Home veterans see a dry city switch after yesterday’s election. The township voted wet by 408, predicting strong trade for taverns and loons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Military Home
Marion
Mayors of Cities Rule On Liquor Licenses
In South Bend on August 4 Judge Ford ruled that city mayors lack power to revoke liquor licenses, assigning this authority to county commissioners. Deputy Game Warden Peter Graley fined Frank Hitz 16 dollars for catching bass under 10 inches and not returning them to the water. George N. Loose Jr. reports a Rhode Island Red hen chick hatching with four legs, growing healthy despite two extra legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Superior Court
Ford
Squire Stuart
Frank Hitz
Peter Graley
George N. Loose, Jr
R. R. No
Rhode Island
State Commissioner of Fisheries and Game
Fisheries
Game and
No Uee to Try and Wear Out Your Cold It Will Wear You Out
Thousands suffer coughs and colds through neglect and delay. The ad urges early treatment with Dr. King’s New Discovery to stop illness and restore strength, claiming it clears up symptoms and eases breathing, urging readers to buy a bottle at any store.
Pauperism Rising in London Figures
The report notes increasing poverty in London with more poor relief need. Officials cite rising numbers in workhouses and parishes. No individuals are named in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Local Notes From Madison August Visit and Society News
Madison items note Mrs Frank Eckert visiting Chicago with her mother Miss Clara Greiner and other regional visits. Several residents plan trips to California Indianapolis and Pittsburg. A shorthorn cow at Pleasant Ridge bears twin calves. County officers finalize 1916 estimates. Little Grand Theatre receives 12 iron beams weighing 5000 pounds each to support the gallery. Sheriff McKay returns Evalyn Summit to Louisville orphans home. A marriage license is issued for Joseph Hartman to Ada Deputy. The Tryus Jubilee hosted by G A R and Mohegan Tribe on September 4 with New Washington Cornet Band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Eckert
Chicago
Clara Greiner
Columbus
Charlea Powell
California
Charles Wolf
Pleasant Ridge
Charles Lemen
Little Grand Theatre
Louis Lory
Colonial Inn
Sheriff McKay
Louisville
Evalyn Summit
Fred Birmingham
Crozier
Joseph V. Hartman
Granite City
Illa
Ada
Mise
Smyrna Township
Hansover
G. A. R. and
Mohegan Tribe of
Red Men
Tryue Church
Washington Cornet Band
Meyer and Dietz Quietly Wed in Madison Home
Henry V Meyer and Nellie Dietz were married at the Niesee home on North Poplar Street with Rev. M L Guthneck officiating. The couple, both well known in Madison society, will reside on North Fast Street after a brief ceremony and thanks from The Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry V. Meyer
Mise Nellie Dietz
John B. Niesee
North Poplar Street
M. L. Guthneck
Niesse
Madison
Fred Bach
Valentine Dietz
Herald
Mrs. Meyer
North Fast Street
Mrs Lena Kronenberger Dies After Brief Illness in Cincinnati
Mrs Lena Kronenberger widow of Lehman Kronenberger longtime Madison resident died last night at her Cincinnati home after a brief illness. She visited Madison three weeks ago. survived by five children Minnie Fanny Bertha Louis and Isaac Kronenberger. Funeral plans await arrival of distant children. body to be returned for interment beside husband in Springdale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Kronenberger
Lehman Kronenberger
Cincinenati
Kronenberger
Kronenber
North Mulberry Street
Cincinnati
Minnie
Fanny Sanger
Washington, D. C
Bertha Henle
Mesers
Louis
Isaac Kronenberger
New York
Madison
Springdale
Robbery at Adam Steffen Barbershop on East Main
One or more burglars burglarized the Adam Steffen barbershop on East Main Street last night by cutting a screen door wire and forcing a rear lock. They took about a dozen towels and fled when frightened. the owner notes no cash left in the shop and valuable barbering tools were secured at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Steffen
East Main Street
Steffen
President Maddy resigns as Police Commission head in Muncie
August 5 report from Indianapolis notes Maddy, President of the Board of Police Commissioners, resigning and denying his indictment influenced the action. The Indiana Brewers' Association has begun a campaign against disreputable saloons and filed three suits to revoke licenses with more suits planned statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Board of Police
Indianapolis
Indiana Brewers’ Association
Real Estate Transfer and Local Court Fine
Real Hatate Transters Laura G Reynolds and husband to William J Clouston and wife, property in Dupont, $1 600. Before Mayor Crosier this after noon Mr William L Hill was fined $1 and costs for operating an automobile without a license. Mrs Jesse Sullivan and daughter Mies Lola E Sullivan of Cleveland Ohio were passengers on the morning train for Richmond where they will be the guest of friends and relatives for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Lemon
Henry Porter
Smyrna Township
Eden Anger
Indianapolis
Fred Kalb
East Third Street
W. H. Keller
Twin Cone
Willard Leroy
William
J. B. Selleck
Misa Mahala Loring
Edinburg
Frank Schafer
China
Edward Hertz
North Madison
Misa Nellie Gallagher
Missea Gallagher
East Street
John Whittaker
John Greves
B. Adame
J. McDonald
Chicago
Vevay
S. C. Hisle
Baton Rouge
Ward M. Eineel
Thomas J. Meuser
Margaretha Schuman
Hcr
Paoli
Kansas
Crosier
William L. Hill
Jesse Sullivan
Mies
Lola E. Sullivan
Cleveland
Ohio
Richmond
False Fire Alarm Spurs City Investigation and Key ID
Mayor Crosier and police conduct a thorough inquiry into a false alarm from Box 39. Aleck Glore and Isaac Antie identify key No 07 as tied to No 1 engine house, with Glenn Ferry recalling a medium built man in a dark suit fleeing after triggering the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Box 39
Crosier
No. 1
Aleck Glore
No. 1 Company
Isaac Antie
Jenkins
Glenn Ferry
Jefferson Street
Present Cold Snap Defies August Record in Local Weather
The 24 hour low of 58 degrees does not set a new August minimum. Since 1902 Augusts have had lower readings, notably 1912 at 47 degrees. The record August maximum remains 71 degrees, the lowest in 18 years as daytime highs reached 71 after a 58 degree start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Weather Bureau
Mercury
Mica
Frankie Cooperider
Charles Goman Reviews Closed Madigan Stove Plant
Mr. Charles Goman of a New Albany foundry firm surveys the shut Madigan Stove Company plant, slated for public auction in September. The Eckert family owns the property, once a thriving plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Goman
New Albany
Madigan Stove Company
Eckert
Will of Mrs. Hazelton admits probate in 1915
The will of Mrs. Ansa Haselton Edwards widow of Thomas Edwards admitted to probate. It leaves all property to her mother Mrs. Julia Haselton for life, executor Henry W Edwards. After death, Margaret Harding gets 1000 dollars, Selatine Marquis 200, Henry W Edwards 200, Christian Church 500, and Bethany Circle the King’s Daughters the residue. If first three die, their bequests go back to the estate. The July 16 1915 will notes Mrs Edwards loyalty to the King’s Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansa Haselton Edwardes
Thomas Idewards
Julia Haselton
Henry W. Edwards
Hazelton
Margaret Harding
Pitteburg
Seliatine Marquis
Christian Church
Bethany Circlegjor
King’s Daughters
Edwarde
Record corn on display and local crime notes across cities
Sizeable corn displays in Lafayette show ears twice a man’s height with seven inch leaves and four ears. Indianapolis reports saloonist C O McNulty planning a vodka fountain to ride out prohibition. Evansville notes a razor fight death of James A Cars ter from heart failure. Hartford City searchers find 5 year old Frank Barris asleep in a shed during a storm. Shelbyville fugitive Larne Davie surrenders to police on wire desertion. Fort Wayne reports Howard Raymond accused by Samuel Goodwin of giving a counterfeit vignette involving revenue stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Hartford City
Frank Barris
Saluda Township Expenditure and Tax Levy for 1916
The Trustee of Saluda Township Jefferson County calls an Advisory Board meeting at Chelsea on September 7 1915 to fixed expenditures and taxes for 1916 Total expenditures 9658 00 and total tax 154 cents per hundred dollars Taxable valuation 299710 includes township local tuition special school road and poor expenditures with specified tax rates and amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saluda Township
Jefferson County
Chelsea
Amoun
Llars
Een Oe
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Alma May Anderson
North Vernon
A. W. Mille
Seymour
Clarence Moreland
East Second Street
William CC. Roth
George M. Daily
Mr. Roth
H. P. Westcott
J. B. Magers
Mra. Gaynell Ness
Jamestown
Mra
Louis Wadaworth
B’nai B’rith
Atlantic City
State Department
Evelyn K. Bush
Louieville
American Osteopathic Association
Portland
Oregon
Mise Helen McGregor
Johnstown
Clara E. Egerter
Niagara Falls
Washington
Norfolk
Buffalo
Detroit
Henry Hall
Pittsburg
Mass
Thomas Howley
Hall
Mary Howley
Patrick Howley
Mayme Grayson
Neal Deeweese
Rockford, Ills
Covington
Walter Earl Layton
Nellie C. Laymon
Cragmont
A.S. Hartley
Misa Mabel Moore
Sherfey Noble
Marcella Keller
Porter Warman
Kokomo
John Warman
North Waloutet
Will Lawson
Hanover
Miller & Wallace
Fred Schilling
Bessie
Blanche
Viola McCann
Margaret Hoffman
West Second Street
John Dillon
William Rhinehart
George Hill
Dietz
Well Bksown Medleonian
Board of Police Commissioners
Real
Laura G. Reynolds
William J. Clouston
Dupont
FALOE
Chas. Goman
Stove Foundry
Lade
Anna Massiten
Bowan
C. O. McNulty
Indiana
McNulty
Evaneville
James A. Carster
Shelbyville
Larne Davie
Davis
Ft. Wayne
Howard Raymond
Samuel Goodwin
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