Madison Herald Local Notes and Movement Across Town
Madison Herald reports residents and visitors from Bedford, Chicago, Riverside, Valparaiso, Indianapolis, and Texas traveling for visits and business. Dems of Hanover township plan a mass convention on September 1 to nominate a township ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Pettit
Indianapolis
Frank Barnett
Miga Cora Millar
Franklin and
Crawfordaville
Gillead
Ind
John T. Peters
Shelby Township
Herald
Mary Hartman
Texas
Elizabeth
Minnie Hanna
Ross
Ohio
Ray
Roy
Verne Slater
Virgil Singleton
Kirkfin
Salem Layton
Bridget Howley
Patrick Howley
East Fifth Street
Ray W. McCauley
J. E. Bernier
Rockford, Ill
Bernier
Grayson
Vine Street
Democrats
Hanover Township
Miss Margaret Gibson Hosts Euchre Evening
Miss Margaret Gibson entertained guests at her East Second Street home last night in honor of visitor Miss Laura Hagedon of Indianapolis. Attendees included Laura Hagedon Indianapolis and numerous others. Miss Mable Hillabold won the card prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hagedon
Margaret Gibson
Euchre
East Second Street
Indianapolis
Janette Saira
Cincinnati
Mary Blill
Ruth Lory
Stella Noble
Laura Bach
Edna Mersdorf
Agnes Denton
Margaret Well
Frieda Bach
Elsie Mersdorf
Beatrice Kasper
Mable Hillabold
Edith Stuart
Margarethe Gibson
Mabel Hillabold
Margaret Wells
Pit
Edgar Watson Howe Made Atchison Famous in Kansas
The Cincinnati Enquirer profiles Edgar Watson Howe a philosopher novelist printer editor and wit linked to Atchison Kansas and friend Wallace McNeel. Howe reflects on success noting that starting at the bottom leads to eventual ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
Edgar Watson Howe
Atchison, Kan
Indiana
Kansas
Wallace McNeel
County Officials Review Roads and Bridges in Jefferson County
County Commissioners met at 10 am to approve the new estimate for the Smyrna and Madison gravel road petition. They inspected the Eagle Hollow bridge and two roads in Milton and Madison townships, and ordered telephone poles removed from all bridges. Local residents and visitors include Louis Wettrick visiting from Omaha, Powell buying a 1915 Overland, and a marriage license granted for John G. Smith and Claudia V. McKinney. The 82d Indiana Regimental Association set its Madison meeting for September 24–25 at City Hall, with a campfire that evening. Simeon K. E. Leland Jr. remains stabilizing after an automobile explosion, with doctors optimistic about his sight.
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Court House
Proctor McNutt
Smyrna
Madison Townships
Eagle Hollow
Oliver Road
Milton Township
Bramwell Road
Madison Township
Jefferson County
Louis Wettrick
Omaha
Neb
Jos. Wettrick
North Walnutt
Joseph J. Hertz
Cincinna
Indianapolis
John Hertz
Bluffton
Joseph Matthews
Helena Heck
A.S. Hartley
West Main Street
82D
Ind. Regimental Association
Madison
Simeon KE. Leland, Jr
Mr. Leland
County Commissioners fill 1914 registration inspectors list
Jefferson county officials named registration inspectors for 1914 across Madison City wards and townships. Names include George McKay Robert Cooney Frank Schram George C Rinnie Chas Umbach James Atwell S E Leland John L Spicer Edw McKenney Ransom Davis Mike Birch James D Spicer Oliver A Stites Andrew Leland W B Brooks Albert E Rogers Jas H Reed Robi D Jackson Jr Ira B Richardson J D Miles Jas H Humphrey W A Bulen A M Wilhelm Jas Arbuckle Alonzo C Mouser Chas D Manaugh Jas E Miles Johno M Chambers Harry Underwood with registration set for October 5 1914 and most appointees already qualified.
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Jefferson County
City OF
Madison
George McKay
Robert Cooney
Frank Schram
George C. Rinnie
Chas Umbach
James Atwell
S. E. Leland
John L. Spicer
Edw. McKenney
Ira B. Richardson
J. D. Miles
Maurice Wheat
Graham Township
Jas
H. Humphrey
W. A. Bulen
Saluda Township
A. M. Wilhelm
Jas. Arbuckle
Hanover Township
Alonzo C. Mouser
Chas. D. Manaugh
Monroe Township
Jas. E Miles
Johno M. Chambers
Smyrna
Harry Underwood
Madison Light & Railway Co To Supply Hanover Power
The Madison Light and Railway Co and Hanover Light and Power Co signed a contract for Madison to furnish electric energy to Hanover and its residents and Hanover College. The agreement takes effect Oct. 17, 1914, runs ten years or longer if desired, and calls for construction and delivery near Hanover's corporate line with distribution through Hanover’s system. James C. Reed promoted the project as Hanover becomes a “light set upon a hill” by night and day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Light & Railway Co
John MeeGregor
Hanover Light & Power Co
Madison Company
Hanover Company
Hanover
Hanover College
Corporation
James C. Reed
Frank Buchanan Arrested After Night On Main Street
Frank Buchanan was arrested around 8 PM on Main Street by Officers Kremer and Alexander and Constable Hollis for intoxication. He resisted and was jailed with a hand cart’s aid. Earlier he appeared before Mayor Crozier, fined 10 dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 16 days in jail for assault and battery. The U S Senate passed the Cotton Warehouse Licensing Bill with an amendment to include tobacco.
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Frank Buchanan
Main Street
Kremer
Alexander
Hollis
Buchanan
Crozier
U. S. Senate
Will Republicans Reduce Benevolent and Educational Taxes
Indianapolis readers weigh the Republican stance on state taxation for benevolent institutions and educational purposes. The piece questions what Republicans would repeal or modify from past Democratic laws, including the Public Utility Act, the railroad commission, vocational education funding, housing law, and the Fire Marshall’s duties, and asks for clear party positions before the next Legislature.
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Indianapolis
Boards of Charities
Republican Party
Haya
C. W. Fairbanks
James E. Watson
Hugh T. H. Miller
United States Senate
Fealer
Railroad Commission of
Indiana
Hays
Fairbanks
Watson
Berlin Street Cars Carry 732 Million Passengers in 1913
Berlin's streetcar lines logged 732.8 million riders in 1913, highlighting the scale of urban transit. The note about eight million cate in England appears garbled and omits a clear, supported fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
England
Madison Chautauqua elects officers with secretary postponed
The Madison Chautauqua board met at the Commercial Club to elect officers. Elmer K B Scott was named president Rev M L Guthneck vice president Samuel M Strader treasurer. Secretary position postponed. Secretary’s annual report shows 1913-Sept 1 year receipts 504.12 disbursements 4831.76 balance 292.36 with unpaid tent bills 358.80 and old tent sales 288.10 and permanent improvements 532.32.
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Madison Chautauqua
Commercial Club
Elmer KB. Scott
Rev
M. L. Guthneck
Samuel M. Strader
Trenc Aurer
Louisville Tent & Awning Company
Honest horse races at Indiana State Fair sept week events
Races at the Indiana State Fair sept 7 to 11 will be fair without gambling and run as honest contests for trotting and pacing. Purses total 30000 dollars with 1000 dollars per race plus 4000 for three-year-old pacers and 8000 for three-year-old trotters. Daily starts begin at 1 pm with band concerts and vaudeville between heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Wedneonday
Western Horseman Stake
Indianapolis Military Band
Bailey Jones Nominated for Madison Township Assessor
The announcement states Bailey Jones is a candidate for Madison township assessor pending action by the Democratic nominating convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bailey Jones
Madison Township
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East Main Street
Madison, Ind
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Bedford, Ky
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Chicago
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Lena Ragan
Wirt
George Austin
W. H. Arbuckle
M. F. Banta
Riverside
Val
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Carrollton
E. S. Kole
Oxmulgee
Okla
W. Kyle
W. H. Reeves
Hayden
Oscar Reeves
H.S. Merrell
Brooksburg
Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis Star
HERTS
J. J. Hertz
Mulberry Street
Madison L. & R. R. Co
Chautauqua
Germany
Guhr
Honest Horse
Czar
Russia
American Press Association
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