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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1913

Page

8

Madison Herald notes local visits and assorted notices

Madison Herald reports visits by Ming Beasie Hoagland of Chicago to the Zapp home, Mrs. Fred Klein and son visiting Dupont, and plans for William Niklaus to wed Mary Armand. It notes a tooth extraction mishap for Peter Schlereth and typhoid fever for Calvin Brown, plus funeral plans for Mrs. Mabel J. Doonnedl and various travel and business items in Madison Indiana.

Ming Beasie Hoagland Chicago Zapp Michigan Road Peter Schlereth Fred Klein Charten Dupont Bert Phillips William Niklaus Lincoln Neb Mary. Armand Frazier Hitz Ada

Death on Preaentt Farm Highlights Heat Prostration

George Lux, a Shelby county farmer near Preaentt, collapsed and died this morning likely from heat prostration. He leaves a wife and seven children. Relatives plan funeral in Prescott Thursday with Mrs Jacobs and Mrs Smith traveling to attend. The town treasurer donated a large flag for the Chautauqua hall and several local residents were noted in various visits and travels.

Andrew Jacobs George Lux Preaentt Shelby County Mdewared Smith Wilk Prescott

Death of Mrs Jana Robinson Todd in Frankfort Ky

Mrs Jana Robinson Todd widow of William Todd died in Frankfort Kentucky Monday August 11. Surviving sons John Frankfort Thomas Louisville and McKenzie who served as Secretary to the Governor and to the Perry Centennial Commission. Remains arrive tomorrow morning 10 20 train with funeral at the station and interment in Springvale Cemetery.

A.M. Chaham Frankfort Jana Robinson Todd William Todd Madison McKenzie Kentucky Sonar John Thomas Louriville Springale Cempatery

First Policewoman Sworn in Madison City Hall

Mrs Annie M Logan of Indianaplis is sworn in by Mayor Harper for a ten day term as Madison's first policewoman. Mrs Jercin praises dedication while noting initial challenges, and Logan vows to respond to calls day or night with help from local supporters. Her office will be at City Hall.

John W. Scheid Bartholomew County Ronald Jus Shane Madison Wis GV. Cain Scott County Fair Association Scottsburg Senttabure Mabel J. Doonnedl Greensburg Vail Vail Red Cross Ambulance Hanover Or. Huntley Denny Sanatariim Huntley Phavid Huntley Bertha Dettle Pett Maren Harry Lemen Plate Anna Aneroof Indianoplis Anna Anger Edward Flynn Anger Miss Anger John Anger Cook Fred Dipper Louisville Dipper Will Emlett Mra Fon Reetta Hulett East Flint St St. Mary's Hospital Cincinnati Gorgeff Tarper Messia James Chapman Fred Werl Cambridge City Harper Francisco Girls’ Reform School Indianapolis McKay Annie M. Logan Indianaapolis Bnef Mra J.ercin Sista

Former Madisonan James Maloney Visits Madison Friends

James Maloney of Indianapolis a former Madison resident and Big Four Railway engineer returns to Madison to visit relatives and old friends including lifelong companion William McGuire. Maloney injured his eyes in an engine accident years ago and retired from active service. Billy Davis, once a close associate, has been reassigned to duty after a Terre Haute depot collision suspended him.

Ada Grabhens Winfield Phillips Mary J Phillips Indianapolis Clyde Christman Row. Cochran Christman Doc. Cochran Victoria Forse Cincinnati North Vernon Creorge Forse Henry Meyer J. C.ww. Adams Adams Madison James Maloney Indianapolia William McGuire Mr. Maloney Maloney William Billy) Davis Mr. McGuire Big Four Davis Terre Haute

World Ends Fervor and Belgian Grain Discovery

The minister hints at an imminent apocalypse, suggesting the world would end before finishing his sermon. A Belgian chemist has devised an artificial meat made from grain, a novel food development mentioned in the text.

Fusion Hopefuls Nominate Mitchel to Fight Tammany Hall

A fusion ticket of Independent Democrats Republicans and Progressives nominates John Purroy Mitchel for mayor of New York, challenging William J. Gaynor. Charles Whitman is named as district attorney, with others including William A. Pendergast and George McAneny filling key posts. Mitchel is noted as a young reformer and Wilson ally, while the column details prior offices and fusion strategy.

New York Tammany Hall William J. Gaynor New York City John Purroy Mitchel Port of Charles §. Whitman Mitchel Mr. Mitchel Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Issé John Murray Mitchel Charles S. Whittan Whitinaga Willnam O A. Pendergast George McAneny City of Tammany Corporation Counsel McClellan Board of Aldermen Board of Estimate Greater New York Wilson Charles F. Murphy

Commissioners Allowances in Jefferson County Indiana Ledger

A detailed list of expenses approved by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners at their August session. Entries include clerk and auditor costs, salaries for the superintendent and related offices, repairs, supplies, poor relief disbursements, insane asylum support, and extensive road and bridge repair payments to multiple local contractors and firms.

Board of Commissioners Jefferson County Indiana Remington Typewriter Co Elliott Fisher Co B. B S. C. Rousch & Co B. BL H Rousch & Co Recorder S. CH Rousch & Co Sheaff Frank McKay Josh Hanna Jos Hi Hanna Joa H Hanna den A Kremer Madison Mrase Haigh Kremer Smyrna Albert Watson Stanley & Davie FJ Gasaway Shelby Road Harper John E Harper State of Indiana Heresby Inodiana S&al A. M. Tafp

Market Quotations From Local Trade Ledger

The page lists assorted market quotes including flour brands Queen of Madison Crescent Flour and Peerless Flour with prices around 5.25 to 8.5 dollars, poultry and eggs with mixed weights, hay buying prices for Timothy Clover and Straw, grain buying prices for oats corn and seeds, and wool prices quoted by J Schofield & Son. Middleton-Wymond Co. Coal prices show Pittsburgh lump per ton at 3.50 and various coke and coal wagon rates.

Taylor-Hitz Peerless Queen of Madison Voree Price Timothy J.schofield & Son Middleton-Wymond Co Pittaburg Pitteburg

Bolt Kills Man In Mine At Blackwood Shaft

Lightning struck at the bottom of a 1200 foot shaft in the Blackwood colliery near Pottsville Pennsylvania operated by Lehigh Valley company. One workman was killed instantly and another was seriously injured.

Pottsville Blackwood Lehigh Valley Company Here

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