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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
8
Governor Samuel M. Ralston designates Friday October 1 1915 as Disease Prevention Day across Indiana. The proclamation urges public schools and civic groups to promote public health and joint citizen responsibility for disease prevention.
Evanaville Emory F. Kohlmeier succeeds Charles Weber as clerk in the United States Navigation Bureau at Indiara TF. Knox Circuit Court suit filed by John Rogera of Vincennes to recover 21000 dollars from American Coal Mining Company. Ernest P. Bicknell, director of the Red Crosse and Rockefeller institutes, returns home from the European war zone.
Madison reports multiple visitors and travel plans including Miss Sylvia Gould, Miss Helen Engle, Mrs. George Stapp and children, Mrs. W Blatch, Mrs Agnes Graham and Marian, and Robert Heitz visiting relatives or taking train trips. Also mentions steamboat inspection reform, Mexican border clash outcomes, infant death, public misbehavior, a dog incident, a family reunion, and remarks on agriculture prosperity with Oscar Brindley sales.
Coroner Carl Henning filed an inquest finding that Wilbur Selig died by a rifle bullet fired by Carrie Shaddy. The hearing for Carrie Shaddy was postponed to Monday August 23 at 1 pm after her not guilty plea. Shaddy, said to have a dislocated shoulder, was brought to the mayor's office for the proceeding.
Word reached in Madison today of the death of Mrs. Carrie Scott widow of James Scott at her Jeffersontown home following a long heart illness. She was about 65, a former North Madison resident later living in North Vernon and Jeffersonville where son Dale Scott works for the Pennsylvania Railroad. She leaves daughter Miss Allie and son Orlando in Washington state. Remains to arrive at Wirt noon Thursday with funeral at Bayless cemetery.
Matthew Klein Sr died Saturday morning. Services were held at his home in Indianapolis with burial at Crown Hill cemetery. Born in 1837 in Solingen Germany he came to the U S in 1846 with his parents and lived in Madison Indiana. He served three years in the Union Army and is survived by his widow and eight children.
Baseball results show Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 5 Boston 0, Brooklyn 1 New York 2. American League records Chicago 8 5, St Louis 4 1, Detroit 6 3 Cleveland 2 1. Philadelphia 2 New York 0, Boston 1 Washington. American Association Nogame FEC scheduled. Baltimore 4 Chicago 6, Buffalo 0 Kanene City 5, Brooklyn 4 Pittsburg 1. W L Pet listed for clubs.
Pleasant Point residents hosted relatives from Madison and Indianapolis over the weekend. Red Cross nurses Loretta and Martha Francisco visited from Indianapolis, Laura Bennett from Bloomington temporarily stayed with the Bonnett family, and Laura Nannie Gibbs and others vacationed at home. A revival at Wirtia drew many, with six baptismal candidates and one by letter. services run daily at 2 PM and 7 45 PM.
An Adv promoting Dr Kings New Life Pill claims regular nightly use ensures a full easy bowel movement and improved health. It states digestion improves and urges try one tonight by druggist.
The Rockefeller Institute, via the Academy of Science in Washington, reports a two year study by Dr. James B. Murphy and John Morton. They find that white lymph cells in blood relate to cancer immunity and that serum lymphoid tissue can double white cell counts in mice, suggesting natural or induced immunity in some animals and humans.
Prickly heat in babies stems from overheating and tight clothing. Remove clothing and sponge bathe in tepid water with baking soda, then pat dry and dust with plain talcum powder. Prevention comes from frequent baths, light clothing, simple foods, and cool rooms or open air.
Mies Christian Underhill assistant manager at the Herman Straus Company soda fountain in Louisville says Tanlac eased severe nervousness and fatigue. She reports sleep improved appetite returned and overall vigor restored after a few doses. The premier preparation is advertised for sale in Madison at W H Rogers drug store.
Prices quoted by J. Schofield & Son for meat poultry grain and hay items in Madison include Queen of Madison meal 6.75 per 100 pounds Shipatuff 26.00 per ton and various live poultry and eggs prices. Also listed are grasses seeds wool coal and coke prices with conditions noted for quality and weight.
Ty Cobb was injured in Cleveland during the ninth inning of the first game after sliding into first base on an infield hit. The accident was not believed serious.
Abe Van Antwerp and life welcomed a son born August 12. Lester Wildman and wife had a baby boy on August 14. Frank Lockridge and wife from Bee Camp visited relatives. George and Charlee Ebel from Marble Valley spent time with grandparents J. W. Hasb and wife. Nate Martin and family from Big Creek visited Mrs. N. J. Van Antwerp. R. E. Kirk traveled to Madison on business. Abe Van Antwerp also went to Dupont. Ida Stewart of Michigan visited home folks.
Market report lists wheat at No. 2 red around 1.10 per bushel and No. 8 red near 1.90. Corn steady with No. 8 white through billing about 79 cents. Oats steady, hay steady with Timothy at 60. Cattle receipts show steers from 9.50 to 9.70 per cwt and heifers around 6.09 to 6.16 for various grades. hogs and calves quoted with several weight bands and price ranges.
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