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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1920

Page

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Madison Herald List of Local Social Moves and Marriages

Miss Frieda Schelke returns from Syracuse and Misses McLaughlin visit Cincinnati. Relatives travel to Indianapolis Connersville and Winona Kentucky. Marione Clark visits Madison. Florence Blau and Mamie Blau guests of Mr and Mrs J Brown in China. Ethel Haincock stays with relatives in Winona. Frank Lustensberger heads to Kalamazoo. W Decker and A H Woodworth travel from Hanover to Stronghurst. Mathitret Henry returns from Kentucky. Mrs. Bowen and Mrs. Lyon visit from Casper. Dr Samuel Lewis funeral held at Sprigate cemetery. Grace Spencer listed among Madison teachers. Robert L. Marshall cited for a life license. Thelma Tevis and Igabert Comely wed in Carrollton and will reside in Brooksburg.

Frieda Schelke Syracuse New York Ella Louise McLaughlin Cincinnati Mary Kampe Indianapolis Connersville Marione Clark Frieda Bach W. Main Street Florence Mamie Blau Mrs. J. Brown China John C. Roeder John Nester Ethel Haincock J. Miles James Shipcock Winona Frank Lustensberger Kalamazoo Mich W. Decker A. H. Woodworth Hanover Stronghurst Westley Pennsylvania Tampa Florida Wwoa Veway Boone Sae Clara Wainager Linculn Nebraska Misses Bourse Lenora Heninger North Waigut Street Bowen Fon Jr Casper Wyoming Belnard Lyon Pleasant Ridge Lyon Lillian Caimpbedi Banca Mctaughlin Madisonvidie Ouo Aerivelt Samuel Lewis Grace Spencer Madison Robert L. Marshall Thelma Tevis Frank Tevis Brooksburg Igabert Comely Carrollton

Funeral of Dr Samuel Lewis at Springdale cemetery

Funeral services for Dr. Samuel Lewis who died at his home near Canian Monday were held this afternoon at Springdale cemetery. Dr J W Turner pastor of Trinity church led the rites and praised the noble traits of the deceased. A large group of mourners paid their respects and Bugler Wm Kremer sounded taps at the close.

Samuel Lewis Caniuan Springdale Cemetery J. W. Turner Trinity Church Lewis Wm. Kremer

Real Estate Transfers in Hanover and Pike Areas

Mrs Hester Mouser and others transfer store and residence property in Hanover to Red Wooten for 1. Vernie Etherton transfers a farm on the Shun Pike to Clemens Hunger and wife for 7500.

Hester Mouser Red Wooten Hanover Vernie Etherton Clemens Hunger Shun Pike

Artificial Irrigation Boosts Armenia’s Arax Valley Output

The Arax valley in Caucasian Armenia has become the richest area due to artificial irrigation. It now yields excellent fruit and vegetables, along with rice cotton and corn, highlighting the region’s agricultural growth.

Armenia Caucasian Arax

Public utility ruling on Main street paving in Madison

The Jefferson County Council met August 14 to decide if paving parts of Main street from the water trough to Walnut and from Broadway east to the railroad bridge serves public utility. Petitions by Oscar Oliver and others, with 50 freeholders, prompted the review, cost estimated at $49,618.88 for 5,204 feet of bituminous concrete. The city may cooperate, and bids will follow city council action.

C. S. Dibler Board of County Commissioners Oscar Oliver County of Jefferson City of Madison Said Street Main Street Walnut Street Broadway M. R. Ralston Otto Heise Ed. G. Phillips QO. J. Cardinal W. H. Miller J. Frank Craig W. A. Crosby Atty. John McGregor A. W. Karsteter Lawrenceburg Ind Charles Schuman George Lyon George E. Sherlock Office of the Auditor

Long Island Society Girl Becomes Motorcycle 'Gop'

Miss Zella de Miho, a Southampton society favorite and WWI veteran, is sworn in as a motorcycle police rough rider in Suffolk County. She earned the Croix de Guerre with star in France and received citations from Verberfe town and three front line hospitals. She helped equip and drive an ambulance donated by Southampton citizens at the war’s start.

Southampton Zella de Miho Suffolk County France Mise de Mithan Verberfe

Monster Hailstones Reported Across Nation

Reports from across the country say the storm on Thursday produced record hail in this district. At Weaver's Corners two hailstones about the size of croquet balls pierced the roof of a farm house.

Namvalk Weaver’s Corners

Finde Freak Corncob Discovered by Alex Wills

A freak corncob found by Alex Wills while shelling seed corn shows half red and half white colors split down the middle. The ear, from Reed's yellow dent variety, was mature and well developed with both color halves blending evenly.

Muscotuh Kama Alex Wills Reed

Where the Dead Exceed the Living in Willington Census

A fragmented notice reports that Willington town cemetery houses 671 dead, while the townspeople count 5,037 living according to census data. The piece highlights a population imbalance.

Witiington Willingtonsetty Withington Sugar Grove Uncle Sam

Methodist Origin of the Name and Its Meaning

The term Methodist comes from a Greek word meaning method or rule. It was used derisively for followers of John Wesley, who embraced the label and made faithful application of the Savior's methods and rules a defining feature.

John Wesley

Tennessee Ratifies Suffrage Amendment Vote Margin Set

Nashville August 18 The Tennessee House of Representatives ratified the federal suffrage amendment by 50 to 16 after an earlier tally of 19 to 7. Speaker Walker corrected his vote, changing the final tally to 50 to 16, confirming constitutional majority.

Nashville Tennessee House of Representatives Ment Walker

Mrs Frances Flint Andres dies in Belleview at 70

Mrs Charles Andres died yesterday at her Belleview home after a year of illness. Formerly Frances Jane Flint, she was in her 70th year and survived by her husband Perry Albert and Chauncey Andres plus five sisters and five brothers. A stroke occurred near the end of her suffering.

Charles Andres Belleview Frances Jane Flint William and Famine Andres Perry Andres Albert Andres Resding Middlefork Chauncey Andres Andres & the Vulcamving

Missing or Badly Printed Ticket Notice From Transit Office

A garbled OCR style notice references ticket validity and utility service, with scattered terms about tickets and requests. It hints at a public or transit office dealing with ticketing, usage deadlines, and possible penalties or procedures for noncompliant holders.

Death of Abraham Wigham at Central Hotel

Abraham Wigham aged 48 died after five months illness in his Central Hotel room. Born May 28 1872 in Leigh Lancaster England he came to the United States about 16 years ago. Survived by two sisters Martha and Margaret Wigham and brother Samuel Wig ham of England plus three sisters in law in this city. Funeral services pending with interment at Moffett's cemetery Trimble county Kentucky.

Abraham Wigham Central Hotel Mr. Wigham Leigh Lancaster England Amanda Brown Isemarcus Brown Wigham Martha Margaret Wigham Samuel Wigham V. C. Miles Jefferson Street Mary E. Welch Calvin Kemper Methodist Church Schneider Moffett’s Cemetery Trimble County

Unclear text about schooling and deportation terms

Fragmentary notes mention youth schooling and deportation themes with disjointed phrases and scattered names. Content is garbled and difficult to interpret, preserving only weak, disjointed references.

Aviator Seeks Relief Amid Turbulent Air Travel

An aviator named Pépatenant Porrurtn, one of the top pilots, reports severe seasickness during a flight from It to Pewee. He describes a heavy gale, perilous conditions, and a stop near Aleppo where a colleague died amid Arab rebel activity.

Pépatenant Porrurtn Ieee Serpsbek Fia Aleppo

Death of Charles Roth in Cincinnati

Charles Roth died in Cincinnati aged about 45 after illness from influenza. He left Indianapolis with his wife and three sons and one daughter after his brother’s death in Cincinnati. He is survived by four sisters and a brother. Funeral and burial were in Cincinnati at Spring Grove Cemetery.

William Roth Cincinnati Mr. Roth Charles Roth Gus Zoeller Indianapolis Oscar Mershens Grant Zoeller Anna Roth Wilam Roth Spring Grove Roth

Swallows Honor Attlen Children in Arrival Celebration

An aristocratic ceremony marked the arrival of Attlen with the swallows honored by special beverages. The event featured a note of scarcity yet celebrated the notable guest, reflecting a tradition among the Attlen lineage.

Asistotte Attlen

Japan Acquires Printing Arts From China in 3rd Century

The text notes that printing and writing were brought to Japan from China in 284. By 673, Emperor Temmo ordered the publication of the first Japanese books, Keijiki or Ancient Legends.

Japan China Temmo

Divorce Filed After Trolley Dispute and Wife’s Nagging

A man seeks a divorce citing marital strife aboard streetcars. He claims ongoing nagging by his wife and disputes over behavior during trolley commutes. The filing notes alleged incidents on the trolley and references to passenger interactions and a strained marriage.

Paris to London Flights Rise in June Traffic

The Matin notes a surge in aerial travel with 72 flights operating between Paris and London during June, signaling growing air navigation activity.

Paris Londor Paria France Matin Cails London

Farmers Federation drives enrollment in Jefferson County

Meetings in three townships drive a farmers federation in Jefferson County with Hanover Republican and Saluda showing about seventy percent enrollment on a five dollar basis. State representative A M Hallowell praises progress. drive may top fifteen thousand members before November 1 with more signing on later. Hiram Foster of Graham township expects strong turnout and at least ninety percent enrollment in his area.

Jefferson County Farmers’ Federation Hanover Republican Saluda Township A. M. Hallowell Hiram Foster Graham Township

Tobacco Cutout Defeated by Kentucky Growers

At a Lexington meeting 22 counties voted against a 1921 tobacco cutout and 17 supported it. Jefferson county supported the cutout while Switzerland Trimble and Carroll counties opposed. The Burley Tobacco Growers Association was formed at the gathering.

Lexington Burley Tobacco Growers’ Association Jefferson County Switzerland Trimble Garroll

Possible Saving of Lumber If Spouls Wound With 200 Yards

A fragment notes that spinning spools with 200 yards rather than 100 to 150 yards could save about 65 ear bands of lumber annually. The text is unclear and technical terms are partially garbled.

No advance in the price of shoes will prevent kicking

A concise editorial note asserts that rising footwear costs cannot deter aggressive action or street confrontations, framing price shifts as irrelevant to the ongoing social behavior and penalties.

Miners Near Springfield Begin Strike Near Here

Springfield Illinois reports nearly 1,000 miners are striking in the area around the city, signaling broad labor unrest and potential production disruption.

Springfield Ills

English Style Shifting Shirts and Shirts for the English

A London report chronicles a haberdashery chat in the Strand where Englishmen prefer slip on shirts over buttoned ones. The anecdote contrasts American coat shirts with English fashion and notes debates about collars, laundry wear, and sartorial habits among English and American visitors.

London Strand Lenden Parper Duis An Knelishman W. Pettidge John Hay Hay England

First Aid in Rural Homes Survey Highlights Child Counts

A United States Department of Agriculture study finds rural families most rely on local care. It notes many homes lack in home sanitation and hot water, with only modest use of telephone help. The report also highlights surprisingly small numbers of children under ten in farm households and urges improvements in nutrition clothing and exercise for child well being.

Whraise Webers United States Department of Aire Culture Iiterest Dhormat Ted Baer Efort

Monster Petrified Fish Found in Utah Rock

A petrified monster fish about fifty feet long was found encased in rocks in Garfield County Utah about seventy miles from Panguitch. Local authorities reported the discovery as a notable geological find in the region.

Salt Lake City Utah Garfield County Panguitch

Tragedy Reported in Secluded Village Attack

A arson damaged entry describes a brutal assault in which Antonio Lirconi allegedly slashed his wife Nelle and harmed their child during a jealous murder attempt. Neighbors aided the injured woman who survived but cannot fully recall details beyond his threats to ruin her beauty.

Atonio Lirconi Hidengea Nelle Justis Cazar

Parrot Grounds Atlantic City Divorce Suit

Malt by Messick seeks divorce alleging grounds after his wife taught their parrot to cuss him out. She allegedly trained the bird to swear so it could express her opinion of him at home.

Maltby Messick Atlantic City

Mystery in Laundry Returns as Perfume Bleach Fails

A woman sent washing to a laundress with a request to return it spotless but it came back with stains and a claim of bad care. The laundress replied she washed her own clothes in the same water and they were clean, leaving a puzzled exchange.

Weather Wanes as Washington Heat Reaches East

The Beacon notes cooling Atlantic waves losing strength as they travel eastward while noting intensified heat from Washington affecting air masses.

Washington

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