Madison Evening News World and Local Notes 1920
A compact Madison Indiana item column from August 1920 records marriage licenses for Alvie Brown and Price Porter, and a string of social notices. Travelers return from visits to Cincinnati Louisville Crestwood and Kokomo. A George Gray Barnard statue gift to Lanier Historical Museum is noted with arrival from New York.
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Alvie Brown
Versailles
Irice Porter
Osgood
Ind
Samuel Dewald
Rachel Best
West Second Street
Cincinnati
Kathryn de Mint
Richard Roe
Louisville
Crestwood
Frank Buck
Robert and
David
Chicago
Walter Hampton
Oscar Grebe
Grrebe
Daniel Cirebe
Pleasant Ridge
Indianapolis
Fred Wisher
Lelia
Kokomo
C. 2B. McMahon
Trimble County
James Fagg
Jessie
Newport News
Fagg
Robt. Driskell
Tipton
Charles Driskell
Helen Hanna
Fountain City
Kentucky
Louise Gimmsly
Chas. Cook
Initaumore Street
Madison City Council Reviews 1921 Budget and Tax Rate
Vice President Eckert presided at the Madison city council meeting. Auditor Dibler reported the 1920 city valuation at about 6,712,045 and 7 tax polls. An estimated 1921 expenditures total 66,500 plus a 100 library tax. General, sinking, and library funds bring the total rate to about 8 percent. A public hearing is set for Friday September 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Eckert
White
Dibler
Sean
Council
Madison Papers
Council Chamber
Wedding of Miss Marian III and Wilmer W. Roseberry
Friends and relatives are invited to a wedding for Miss Marian III, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh us, of Anderson, to Wilmer W Roseberry, of the same city, on August 13 at the Presbyterian Church. A reception at the bride’s parents home on West 26th Street follows. The groom’s mother is Harriett Friedley, linked to Judge W J Friedley, and the family is well known here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marian III
Hugh Us
Anderson
Wilmer W. Roseberry
Presbyterian Church
West &Th Street
Harriett Friedley
W. J. Friedley
Harriett Cooperider
Charles Dibler
Sallie Trayes
Warsaw
Ky O
Tobe Fagln
First Street
Philay Dixon
Philp, Jr
Cincinnaty
Judit Dixon
North East Street
Frank Elbert
Kate Anapolis
Elbert
Helen
Cill
Joseph Niesse
Andrew Steffen
Magiie Steffen
Kidward Rink
Todianapolis
Josephine Jacoby
Vaparaiso
Fred C. Werbe
Earl
Indianapolis
Lakes
Margaret Hartley
Albert G. Winter
North Walnut Street
William Lichlyter
Jesse Perry
Prudy and
James
Louisville
James Perry
East Second Street
V. C. Miles
Dewitt Young
Kentucky
Mary Shaughnessy
Robert Shaughnessy
French Lick Springs
St. Louis
Death of Miss Betty Hartwell in Deputy
Friends found Miss Betty Hartwell dead in her Deputy home Friday morning. The 70 year old widow lived alone and was a member of Pisgah M. E. church. Funeral services were held at Pisgah with burial in the church burying ground. Surviving is a brother Henry Hartwell. The item includes a second, garbled note about coin minting and volcanic activity not clearly related to the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Hartwell
Deputy
Miss Hartwell
Henry Hartwell
Pisgah M. E
Death of Mr Gash Ford Joins Hopewell Family
Mr Gash Ford formerly of the Hopewell neighborhood died at his son Gullum Ford's home in Chattsworth Illinois Thursday. His remains will arrive by evening train and services are set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Hopewell Baptist Church. He was about 74, survived by one son Gilum who will accompany the remains to Hopewell for burial in the Hopewell Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giash Ford
Hopewell
Gullum Ford
Chattsworth
Ilinois
Hopewell Baptist Church
Ford
Gilum
Hopewell Cemetery
Funeral Services for Abraham Wigham
Funeral services for the late Abraham Wigham were held at 1 o'clock this afternoon at Schneider's undertaking parlors with Rev. J. W Turner of Trinity Church in charge. A large gathering mourned the deceased and many floral tributes were placed around the casket. The remains were interred at Springdale cemetery with pallbearers Louis Barnes Fred Watts Gale Thomas Charles Greiner Samuel Steigerwald and Charles Short serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Wigham
Schneider's
J. W Turner
Trinity Church
Springdale
Louis Barnes
Fred Watts
Gale Thomas
Charles Greiner
Samuel Steigerwald
Charles Short
Monty Python Star Retires After Severe Break Down
The article recounts Monty Python founder Monty Python member suffering a breakdown while in his prime. It notes his withdrawal from public life at age 18 and references a dramatic late career collapse and personal strain with his wife. The piece frames the incident as a pivotal moment in his performing career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Pyder
Natitore Bean
Milk used to extinguish roof fire in Cormowall area
A roof blaze on the Cormowall titoh district was fought with milk. About 8s OH gallons were poured on the flames at ten cents a quart, as a bucket brigade formed by nearby water owners aided the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaze
Keen Analysis of Mankind in Pascal’s View
A brief reflection on Pascal’s paradox of man as both judge of all things and fragile mortal. He calls man a chimera a confusion a subject of contradictions and a bundle of uncertainties. The text frames the tension between human nobility and fragility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Madison News in Brief Local Social Notes and Visits
A collection of short items lists social visits and travels in Madison. Mrs. Anna Crozier travels to Dayton to visit, pension news for Sophrona A. Talbert, plus numerous visits from Indianapolis to Montgomery and Chicago guests at local homes. The article notes train trips, family gatherings, a serious accident at Main and Mulberry, and a visit by Boward of Dayton to Dupont. It closes with Lamar Memorial Museum statuary uncrated and Canada’s 1667 lumber export to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar Memorial Museum
George Grey Barnard
New York
Death of George Talley in Cincinnati at age about 70
Friends report the death of George Talley who died Saturday afternoon at his Cincinnati home after a partial stroke. A former Madison resident, he long served as a Cincinnati mail carrier and once managed the homing mill on the riverfront. He is survived by two sons. funeral and burial will be in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Talley
Cincinnati
Talley
Madison
River Front
Watson Brown
Jesse Dunn
W. Second Street
Resignation of Dr J W Turner at Trinity Church
At the quarterly conference held at Trinity Church Dor, Dr J W Turner tendered his resignation. His pastorate expires in September when the conference meets in Indianapolis. Turner has served Trinity Church ten years over two terms and has been a popular, faithful pastor.
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Trinity Church
Dor
J. W. Turner
Indianapolis
Turner
Io. Turner
New Sign for Home Bakery Adds Eye catching Front
The Home Bakery owned by Joseph Heithing displays a new sign featuring a loaf of bread a pound of butter and a glass of milk. Colors are noted as artistically used the sign is an exterior addition to the bakery and has provided engaging work for the manager. Worham Hoffman brother of Mrs Heithanys did part of the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Heithing
Lee
Worham Hoffman
Hhetanys
Baseball results from yesterday across major leagues
In the American Association Melwaukere 9 Louisville 8. Minuteapolis 7 Columbus 6. National League Cinevermeti O Phaladelphia a Pitt bate ih Brooklyn a Chicago 4 Boston st Loans New York 10. American League Detroit 0 New York 10 Phialtdedpare 21 St Louis. Clevelit 204 Boston po.
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American Association
Melwaukere
Louisville
Minuteapolis
Columbus
National League
Cinevermeti O
Phaladelphia
A. Pitt
Bate
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
St. Loans
New York
Detroit
St Louis
Clevelit
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Toledo
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cleveland A
St. Loui
Washington Epee
Philadelphia Det
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted with Reward Offer
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming a $100 reward for uncured catarrh and six years of use as a reliable remedy. It describes how the medicine acts through the blood to heal mucous membranes and improve general health, urging prompt use and offering testimonials. Mr. Harry Berger and wife return to Indianapolis after visiting the Rickettss in Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Shall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Madison Social Notes and Local Movements
Madison August 24 Miss Rosena Jacobs returns to Indianapolis after weeks with home folks. Many residents host visitors from Louisville Indianapolis and Kentucky. George J. Burke and others resume travels while weddings lawsuits and realignments across Madison unfold. St Patrick’s Church plans August 31 picnic and local travels frame the community notices.
Red Cross Health Center Aims to Fight Disease Nationwide
The American Red Cross launches a nationwide health campaign through its new Health Center concept. Centers operate as educational and clinic hubs in business districts, offering health exhibits, lectures, demonstrations, and classes in hygiene, first aid, nutrition, and home care.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross Health Service Department
National Mead Quarters
Omcuals
American Red Cross Health Center
Saime
Red Cross
Ted Cross
Jong
Red Cross Health Center
Red Crash Hearth Center
Tad Cross Preatth Center
Little Mothers
Bruise Removal Method For Furniture Dents
The method uses warm water and brown paper to lift dents from furniture. Soak brown paper, place on the bruise, cover with a warm flatiron until moisture evaporates, and repeat if needed. When surface is intact the dent fades with no trace.
French Praise for Our Red Cross Work
Andre Tardieu lauds American philanthropy and the Red Cross for aiding stricken France. He notes 1918 Red Cross spending of 87,000,000 francs and 171,000,000 francs in 1919, plus large stock donations. He highlights 15 million American Junior Red Cross volunteers backing Franco American ties.
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France
Andre Tardieu
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross of America
America
Home made advice sparks debate on effectiveness
A regional discussion questions whether DIY guidance is as reliable as professional sources. Local experts weigh benefits and risks as residents compare outcomes from home remedies and expert-backed methods.
The Area Way Romance in a 1929 Office World
A 1929 New York area office tale follows a pretty blonde typist and two men in adjoining windows as they watch and yearn. A red haired ledger clerk and a strong suitor admire her poise while a bustling workplace frames their quiet drama. The scene ends with a teasing exchange between the office boy and the typist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoa
Wateb
Eidenvige
Ted Tke
Cheavenway
Mike
The Premier Lobbyist of Carthage Missouri
In Carthage Missouri a famed lobbyist advised a friend to visit his banker first when planning to defeat an obnoxious bill, illustrating his belief that financial backing ranks above political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Missouri
Doesn't Worry the Lion Imitation Flattery or Clip
Quote from Washington Star noting that imitation is flattery though clipping poodle dogs does not seem a compliment to the lion. The remark contrasts mimicry with perceived insult in a playful, opinionated line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
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Madison Sp Wondidacs Matter
Office
Fact Matin
Madison Ind
Wnt
Jare
Mr. Gash Ford
Self
Fife
Flatteer
Anna Crozier
Dayton, Ky
Viet
Ernest White
Sophrona A. Talbert
William Bierck
Jane Zuck
West Third Street
Fritz Ernst
Outs Ernst
Williamn Wetzel
Andrew Augustin, Jr
Edward Zeiser
Joseph Matthews
Montgomery
Jack Cavanaugh
Mark Daily
Cleveland
Mayiie Pitcher
East Main Street
Kate Martel
Montgomery, Pod
Charles Thametel
Transpolis
Wail
Werthad Con
Willian
Miss
Atv Roth
Mr. Roth
Ciarie Roth
Brave Dhairsnes
Weber
Brooksburg
Main
Mulberry
Gay Naney
Mabel Catherine
Willian Raney
Carrenton
Murray Raney
Nashville
Raney
Carrollton
Lydia
Maude
Josephine Hutchings
Sture
Pine Bluff
North Carolina
Miss Lydia
Nutchings
Third Street
Mov. Boward
Dayonune
New Jersey
S. Gr. Boward
Dupont
Bovard
Ira EK. Hoffman
Mildred Louise Hoffman
George Dr. Demaree
Hoffman
Juliet Hoffstadt
Canada
Madisonian
Home Bakery
Harry Berger
Charles Ricketts
E. Firat Street
Rosena Jacobs
R. Woolevine
Fred. Phillips
George J. Burke
W. W. Burke
Wm. Lunsford
Billy
Rushville
O. A. Turner
Iva Turner
Winona Lake
Margretta Sherlock
Glasgow
Chris Watson
Mr. Watson
Fred Dibler
Evanston
Ill
Harriet Dibler
Charles 5
Dorthy Strong
W. T. Todd Book Store
Marie Butler
George N. Hoffman
Dora E. Hoffman
Wm Fitzgerald
North Vernon
Charles W. Vinson
James Leatherbury
Alfred Downer
Vinson
St. Patrick’s Church
North Madison
Church Grove
Clyde Marquis
Washington, D. C
Mr. McKay
Horace Weiles
Procter & Gamble Co
Warren Chemical Company
Voiles
Lou Voiles
Bruisea
McClure
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