Madison Notes and Local Happenings and Legal Moves
Madison dated notes record Jefferson County W C T U convention dates September 1 and 2 at Willard Hall. Local residents and visitors are listed with travels, addresses, and family news. Thomas Stephanus released on $500 bond in Indianapolis court for larceny from the armory. Frank Stephanuse remains held. Two new bubonic plague cases reported in New Orleans, total seventeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
W.C. T.U
Willard Hall
James Meyers
Indianapolis
Elm Street
G. M. Seifer
Enid
Okla
Thomas Stephanus
Emerson Lemen
Jefferson Street
Lemen
Stephanus
Mr. Lemen
Frank Stephanuse
Thomas
U. S
New Orleans
Seven Sisters Take Charge Of St. Mary’s School
The Seven Sisters from the Urenline Order arrived in Louisville by mailboat to oversee St. Mary’s School for the new year. Mother Teodora leads the music department with Sister Lucretia. Sister Petra heads the commercial department. Angelia takes grades 6 7 and 8. Sybilla handles grades 4 and 5. Matilda teaches grades 2 3. Rosina manages the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urenline
Louisville
St. Mary's School
Teodora
Order
Lucretia
Petra
Angelina
Sybilla
Matilda
Rosina
Mountjoy Introduces Modern French Dry Cleaning Plant
Herbert Mountjoy of North Church Street near Third unveils an advanced French dry cleaning plant from Troy Laundry Machinery Co of Chicago. He runs an office on West Street above Second and invites the public to inspect the plant and his guaranteed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Mountjoy
North Church Street
Third
Troy Laundry Machinery Co
Chicago
Mountjoy
West Street
Second
Delightful party honors Miss Gertrude Steffen
Miss Loretta Kim and Miss Florence Kim entertained a group of ladies at their home honoring their cousin Miss Gertrude Steffen of Indianapolis. Attendees included Edna Crozier Verna Tutt Helen Lotz Mionie Schwab Anna Fehr Marie Breitenbach Alfrieda Kalb Marie Krum Clara Keller Mildred Strong Elia Bott and Hon J D Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta
Florence Kimmel
Gertrude Steffen
Indianapolis
Edna Crozier
Cincinnati
Verna Tutt
Louisville
Helen Lotz
Mionie Schwab
Anna Fehr
Marie Breitenbach
Alfrieda Kalb
Marie Krum
Clara Keller
Mildred Strong
Elia Bott
Funeral for J. B. Fewell Noted in County
Mrs Sallie Neaville leaves for Indianapolis to attend the funeral of her brother J B Fewell a former county resident who moved to Indianapolis years ago He leaves a widow four daughters and a brother Mrs W T Fewell resides on the Kent road Friends in the county regret the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Neaville
Indianapolis
J. B. Fewell
Kentucky
Clifty Falla
W. T. Fewell
Kent Road
Distinguished Visitors at Cragmont Visit from Rising Sun
Governor Samuel M. Ralston accompanied by Dr Spick Father Gavish and John H Holliday from the State board of Charities visited Cragmont. The unofficial trip included entertainment by Dr Busse and Hon Joseph M Cravens and the party departed by afternoon train for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Ralston
Spick
Father Gavish
John H. Holliday
State Board of Charities
Cragmont
Rising Sun
Busse
Joseph M. Cravens
Indianapolis
Chronic kicking in brain destroy ing
Fragments note a science-like term about chronic kicking in brain causing destruction with fragmented phrasing and unclear context. No clear events, people, or organizations identified to anchor a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile
Vevay Mourns Oldest Resident Elizabeth Froman
Elizabeth Froman, Vevay’s oldest resident born January 10 1816, died after a several day illness last Friday at age 98. Her funeral was at Mt. Sterling Baptist church with many relatives and distant grandchildren in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Froman
Vevay
Froman
Martha A. Martin
Mrs. Froman
New York State
Cincinnati
Ohio
Switzerland County
Isaac M. Froman
Elizabeth Tague
Mt. Sterling
Mary Sigman
Moorefield
Mt. Sterling Baptist Church
Chris Reinecke
Shelbyville
Ind
Mary McHale
Miami
Chas. Tietz
Carcella Chandler
Linton
Dora Spegal
Indianapolis
Isaac Mellon
Aurora
Vevay Reveille
Surprise party honors Mrs Bechmano with friends
Neighbors and friends gathered Wednesday morning for a surprise party for Mrs Louis Bechmano. A joyous day ended with a bounteous dinner and departures after an enjoyable visit. Attendees included James Humphreys Nick Rush Louis Bechmann and many others from Cincinnati and Childean groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bechmano
James Humphreys
Nick Rush
Pet Ringwald
Louis Bechmann
Mra
John Hutchinson
William Jameson
William Stephens
Frank McGee
William Hutchinson
Peter Eisenhardt
Andy Rea
William Driggs
Theodore Hilbert
Albert Stephan
Theodore Simmons
Frank Stephan
Anna Derose
Cincinnati
Valentine Schaffer
Kate Earhart
Albert Bechmann
John Rush
Childean
Death of Mrs Chris Ramsey in Madison Home
Mrs. Chris Ramsey dies at her daughter Mrs Clara Haughbrouch in Chicago after residing in Madison for years. Remains expected this evening or tomorrow with funeral arrangements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Ramsey
Clara Haughbrouch
Chicago
Ramsey
Madison
Kickapoo Worm Killer Expose Worms
Claiming child illnesses stem from worms the ad promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a cure. It alleges relief for seat stomach and pin worms with a laxative effect and notes it is sold as a candy confection for children. Available from Kickapoo Indian Med Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Even a clothes line war may reach tragic stage.
A tense dispute over a clothes line escalates, with reports hinting at potential violence. Local authorities urge restraint as neighbors clash over shared space and safety concerns. No injuries confirmed at this stage, but tensions rise amid ongoing contention.
The Tango’s Grip on a Woman’s Choice
A young woman recalls her arranged life altered by engagement to Warren Robbins then falling for Will Isham after dancing the tango. Her clash over modern pleasures versus traditional marriage highlights control, attraction, and the tango’s persuasive pull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Seham
Will
Wil
Warren Robbins
Mr. Robbing
Warren
Archbishop Whately
Lance
Will Isham
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