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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

3

Whitsett Lyle partition suit dismissed in circuit court

Madison notices report a Whitsett versus Lyle partition suit filed in the circuit court yesterday that was dismissed today. The item also notes local visits, a September 12 Saluda township Democrats meeting, a Saxon car trip to Indianapolis, and recent Wisconsin tragedy fatalities.

John Zettler Louisville John H. Wetzel Walnut Street Whitsett Vs. Lyle Bernice Suter North Madison Edward Jeffries Third Street Saluda Township William Niesse Indianapolis Vic Glenn Ferry Rising Sun Recorder Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin

Ripley County couple wed at St Magdalene Church

John Nauert and Eliza Stark, a popular Ripley County pair, wed at St Magdalene Catholic Church. The couple's wedding party included Chester Nauert and Teresa Kremer, then toured to Madison for their wedding trip. In Mayor's court Alice Henderson faced a statutory charge but was released on promise to return to Henry County Kentucky with her children. Lon Mappio released for lack of evidence. Charles Sheets fined ten dollars for intoxication, Willis Penn fined ten dollars and jailed thirty days for interfering with an officer.

John Nauert Elizabeth Stark Ripley County St. Magdalene Chester Nauert Teresa Kremer Madison Alice Henderson Henry County Sauley and Alexander West First Street Lon Mappio Kentucky Charles Sheets Willis Penn

Lytle and Wife Sell Interest in 220 Acre Farm

Charles O. Lytle and wife transfer a one fifth interest in a 220 acre farm in Republican township to Schuyler A. Whitsett for private consideration.

Charles O. Lytle Schuyler A. Whitsett Republican Township

Old Settlers' Association Plans Big Annual Meeting

The Old Settlers' Association officers met in Neaville's grove to finalize plans for the thirtieth annual meeting on the last Saturday of the month. The event aims to be the largest yet with prominent speakers invited, county candidates welcomed but not asked to speak, recitations by young ladies, L. T. L. youths' entertainment, and Dupont Silver Corner Band providing music. A sanitary drinking fountain will be installed and two refreshment stands operated. gate fees are disputed rumors while grounds remain free. J. G. Officer, Sec’y.

Old Settlers’ Association Neaville’s Grove the Grove T. L. Hudson Illinois Dupont Silver Corner Band Indiana J. G. Officer Sec’y

Music Costs $3.50 for One Eighth Ounce in Manchuria

A local report notes music goods priced at three dollars fifty cents for an eighth ounce in Manchuria, reflecting regional commerce and pricing.

Manchuria

Funeral for Patrick Quinn Held at St Michael’s Church

Large turnout at St Michael’s Church for the funeral of Patrick Quinn Madison’s well known citizen and businessman. Rev M J Guthneck led the requiem high mass and sermon praising the decedent. Interment followed at North Madison Catholic cemetery with pallbearers named.

St. Michael’s Church Patrick Quinn Ana Lher Madison Quinn M. J. Guthneck Father Guthneck St. Michael’s Choir C. K. of A North Madison Joseph Kennison Gus Yunker Walter Wunderlich Michael Cavanaugh John Augustin John Carrigh Edward J. Collins Indianapolis Joseph Crahen

Madison News Roundup Highlights Appointments and Deaths

Etta Brown named administratrix of James T. Brown in Madison. Clergy visits include Rev J T Boyer and Rev James T Lawson, with Pope Pius X remembered as bells toll. Local real estate sale on Walnut street and St Patrick’s Labor Day picnic planned at Walnut Grove. Governors appoint 200 delegates to Farmers National Congress from Jefferson County. Charlies J Hoffman undergoes surgery at King's Daughters Hospital. progress hoped for. Mrs Hoffman previously ill at home on Second and Jefferson streets.

Benj I Wella North Walnut Street John L. Muret Wilbur Thomas Ralston Farmers’ National Congress Jefferson County E. O’neal R. W.wood Madison W.D. Carlock Glenn Culbertson Hanover St. Patrick’s Congregation North Madison Walnut Grove Latrick J. Quion Charlies J. Hoffman King’s Daughters’ Hospital RE. C. Cook Indianapolis

Mrs. Louisa Geile Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. Louisa Geile aged 54 wife of Henry Geile died today at the family home in the China neighborhood after a pneumonia illness. She was born in Germany and lived in this country over twenty years. Survived by husband, daughter Mrs William Heitz, son Gus Geile of Los Angeles, and four brothers. Funeral Saturday afternoon burial Hebron cemetery, party leaves at 1 pm.

Louisa Geile Henry Geile China Germany Geile William Heitz Gus Geile Los Angeles California Hebron

Bids Received for King's Daughters Hospital Construction

The Building Committee met in Mayor Crozier's office at 1 pm to review bids for the new hospital. General Contract bids ranged from 21,934 to 28,344.50 with several bidders from Indianapolis and Rushville. Plumbing Heating and Elevator bids were listed, but electrical wiring and vacuum cleaning bids were not received.

The King's Daughtere’ New Hospital Mesara Fred Glass R. F. Stanton James E. Crozier Basa Messra E. E. Scott Joseph M. Cravens E. E. Powell Crozier James White M.M. Winship Rushville H. G. Mitchell Scottaburg Wm. Everley Indianapolis Wolf & Ewing Orlando D. Welling J. H. Pohlman W.H. Anger John J. Quinn Woolen & Calion Kiskoff Bros. &McElwaine Madison Machine Co Kirkhoff Bros. & McElwaine W. H. Johnson & Son Co Abell Elevator Co Louisville Otis Elevator Co Cincinnati Reedy Elevator Co

New Five and Ten Cent Store Planned in Madigan

Dustin Ely of Connersville prepares to open a five ten and twenty five cent store at the Marks and Benson building on east Main Street. Repainting and remodeling are nearly complete in the former A Marks Son space as Ely brings his experience and anticipated welcome to Madigan. The shop will occupy property from the estate of the late N Horuff.

Dustin Ely Connersville Marks & Benson A. Marks & Son Company Ely Madigan Occus Py East Main Street N. Horuff

Miss Bertha C Wilson Weds Horace A Robertson in Minneapolis

Miss Bertha C Wilson and Horace A Robertson married in Minneapolis at 3:30 PM Monday. The ceremony by Rev. Stanley B Roberts used a ring service. Bride from Madison area, groom of Seattle, plan to live in Seattle.

Horace A. Robertson Seeattle Washington Bertha C. Wilson Minneapolis Stanley B. Roberts Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Margaret Wilson W. H. Wilson George W. Robertson Seattle Madison

Carrollton Names New Christian Church Pastor

Carrollton Ky Aug 19 Rev O H Greenwell who led the English church for two years has been called to pastor the Carrollton Christian church.

O. H. Greenwell Carrollton Christian Church Carrollton, Ky English Carrollton

Pope Pius X Dies as War-Torn Europe Mourns

Giusseppe Sarto dies at 1:20 am in Rome after prayers for peace. Bodies moved to Sistine Chapel as cardinals prepare for a new pope amid Europe’s conflicts. Cardials O Connell and Wilson issue condolences while discussions mount on papal succession and nationality in the Sacred College.

Rome Giusseppe Sarto Pius X Europe Pius Sistine Chapel Boston Cardinal O’connell Washington Wilson Vatican Bryan Spring Lake Cardinal Gibbons New York Baltimore Cardinal Farley Cardinal O'Connell Italy Germany Hogland France England Merry del Val

Hanover College Creates Distinct Music Department

An official notice from Hanover Indiana states that starting fall term on September 16 a new music department will be established and aligned with science history and languages. Professor Clody L. Alexander will direct the department. the program will include piano voice harmony theory chorus orchestra and emphasis on public school music. Alexander brings five years study at Simpson Conservatory and seven years teaching experience including Nebraska State Normal School at Wayne.

Hanover Ind Hanover College Donald R. Belcher Clody L. Alexander Wayne Neb Alexander Simpson Conservatory Indianola Nebraska State Normal School Wayne

Shelby Democrats Nominate Township Ticket at Canaan Meeting

The Shelby towne ship Democrats held a convention in the Canaan school building to nominate a township ticket. Presiding was Mr. John F. Todd. The slate includes Trustee Marquis Taylor and Assessor Rogs T. Rogera.

Democrats Shelby Towneship Canaan John F. Todd Marquis Taylor Rogs T. Rogera

Jennings county road bonds sold for par and interest

An issue of Jennings county road bonds totaling 9000 for the C F Lurton pike in Montgomery township was sold to Frank Overturf for par and accrued interest. A second bond issue of 6196 for the Benton Legg pike in Geneva township went to the First National Bank for par and accrued interest. The bonds carry 4 4 percent interest.

North Vernon Jennings County Bonda Montgomery Township Harman Frank Overturf Geneva Township First National Bank

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with 75 cent price

An advertisement offers Hall's Catarrh Cure for catarrh with a 100 dollar reward for cures not possible. It claims the product works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. The query notes the product is sold by druggists and includes testimonials and a family pill line.

Hall F.J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. J. Cheney National Bank of Commerce O. Hall

Big Men and Crime Inferences Challenged

A Kansas City judge derides the idea that large men are immune to crime while citing counterexamples. The text notes a 240 pound New York financier convicted, a 260 pound prisoner in Charlestown, and another 250 pound Boston figure, challenging the link between size and criminality. The piece argues that physical size does not prove criminal potential.

Kansas City New York Boston Bombay Charlestown State Street

Folk Remedy for Ailments Cited in Advice Column

A reader suggests using cabbage leaf tied to the affected finger or hand to draw out poison or passively heal faster than a poultice. The note emphasizes using a cabbage leaf rolled with juice for relief and proper care.

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cough Cure

Mrs David Moor of Saginaw Alabama reports long lasting cough relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad asserts it stops hacking coughs and lung ailments with money back if it fails, priced 60 cents and one dollar at Harper’s drug store.

Dr. Ing David Moor Saginaw Ala Dr. King Harper's

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