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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1914

Page

8

Madison social notes and local moves in Hanover area

Madison Aug 22 highlights include visits among Brooksburg and Jeffersonville families, property sale in Hanover Clark county to Mary Taylor Britan for 1 dollar, church funeral of Mrs Henry Geile, multiple trips to Louisville and Jeffersonville, and county accounts examiners completing reviews. Also notices on residents moving to Hanover and Dupont, and local business changes with Mr Marquis purchasing Lobe Rutledge hardware.

Loren Larimore Brooksburg A. M. Taff East Main Street Joseph T. Britan Hanover Clark County Mary Taylor Britan Mary Wilson John Denton Jeffersonville John F. Hammell Henry Geile Hebron Theodore Webber Fannie Wendell Louiseville Henry Viesla Hatcher Hill Road Martha Wuiltner Louisville Ella Calloway East Third Street Trimble County F. P. Smith Kenetucky Clark County Christian Church Convention C. F. Heick Dorothy Bruce Florence Conway Conway Laura Brooks Bellamy Ray Bellamy Emery and Henry College Virginia Brooks Moores Hill Ind L. W. Bellamy Louie Trinkle Bertha Hinkle Wilbur Oldaker M. E Hoard Smyrna Township Milton H. Cravens Arlington Texas John L. Cravens Linton Cravens Place John Reinhardt Henry Beckman Dorothy Beckman Cincinnati Messrs Fred and William Schurmeier Hunter’s Bottom

Family quarrel ends in death on Fulton street

John Hollis a former policeman is dead and Denny Atking is gravely wounded after a quarrel that started about 7 30 on the Fulton Campbell street corridor. Mrs Maggie Hollis and Mrs Lizzie Shannon are charged as accessories to murder. the stabbing occurred as Hollis faced his wife and the two women. The child Johnny Hollis intervened as a knife flashed. Atking was cut and Hollis killed by a blow to the head. Authorities say the dispute grew from alleged abuse at home yesterday morning.

John Hollis Denny Atking City Hospital Maggie Hollis Lizzie Shannon Jefferson Countail Fulton and Campbell Streets Hollis Aiking Johnny Atking Hollin Atkins Potts and Gentry Fulton Atkina William Kammerer Kammerer Louisville Times

Death by suicide at city grocery shocks community

Charles H McGee, 43, of 762 Fletcher, died by swallowing car bolic acid today at his grocery 409 Pine. Found by daughter Dorothy 12. Wife and three children survive. Coroner notified. Funeral held 2:30 pm at Mt. Jackson Indianapolis.

Charles H. McGee Fletcher Avenue Pine Street Dorothy McGee McGee Dorothy Harold Clarence McGee Durham Indianapolis News

Funeral notice for Mrs Zola Alums Brown

Mrs Zola Alums Brown died Friday morning at her North Broadway home after months of illness. She leaves a husband and son, a mother and four sisters, three brothers, and many relatives. Father preceded her four months ago. Burial Sunday August 23 at 2:30 PM at Broadway Baptist Church.

Zola Alums Brown North Broadway Broadway Baptist Church

Madison Ironworker Loses Fingers in Accident

Mr. Joseph Kremer of Newport Kentucky formerly of Madison severed fingers after a heavy iron piece fell on his hand while at work. His Madison friends extend sincere sympathy for the injury and bad luck.

Joseph Kremer Newport Madison Kremer

Local Notes From Madison and Nearby Visits

Madison items report travel by Mrs E W Hoadley to Bargerville and Prof H C Montgomery to Seymour. Court fines for intoxication, Odd Fellows banquet, visitors from Ludlow and Indianapolis, and various family visits. Mergers include a marriage by Rev Arends, a mindunsound declaration, and a club move for the Eagles to new quarters above Hoffmans barber shop.

Mra E. W. Hoadley Milton Bargeraville Lod H. C. Montgomery Hanover College Seymour Crosier John Grimsley Madison Odd Fellows Payneville Lodge I. O

Edward Steigerwald Dies. Policeman Succumbs After Illness

Edward Steigerwald, 29, a Fourth District policeman, died at City hospital after convulsions at home on Magnolia Street. He served over five years and was regarded as a finest by his comrades. Pallbearers will number 48. he is survived by his mother Mrs. C. W. Heier. Funeral service at 3 pm at the residence will precede burial in Madison Indiana. Friends in Madison regret his passing. relatives left for Louisville after telegram announcements.

Edward Steigerwald Magnolia Street Steigerwald C. W. Heier Madison Samuel Steigerwald Johnson Steigerwald Cincinnati Louisville

John E Lamb Dies in Terre Haute at 85

John E. Lamb a prominent figure in Democratic national politics died in Terre Haute Ind at age 85 after a fall from a second story window at his home and a subsequent relapse. Born December 2 1862 in Terre Haute he served as Vice Chairman of the Democratic National Committee and led Western headquarters in Chicago during the 1908 campaign. He also held office as Indiana District Attorney and served in the forty eighth Congress.

Terre Haute Ind John E. Lamb Thas Lamb Wilson Mexico

Leland Jr. Burned in Garage Explosion Accident

Simeon E. Leland Jr. suffered severe facial burns and eye injuries when an oxygen generator exploded while burning carbon from his father's car engine at the garage behind the family home on West Second Street. Doctors Ford and Totten treated him. eyesight not believed to be at risk. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Simeon RE. Leland Dr. Ford Leland West Second Street Mr. Leland

Johnson Sawmill Robbery Of Rope At River Plant

Thieves pried boards from the log gang way at the B. Johnson sawmill near the old Johnson starch factory and robbed 1500 feet of 14 inch mas ninilla rope worth about 75 dollars. Day watchman Clarence Gourley found the loss at 7 am and officers followed fresh river mud tracks to a skiff, with no suspects identified.

B. Johnson Clarence Gourley

Belleview Notes and Old Settlers Meeting Details

Dr. C W Denny digs a foundation for a new dwelling. Walter Mitchell and wife mingle with friends. Old Settlers meet at Liberty next Thursday with a strong program. James H Smith of Shelby will give a reading. Exercises start at 10 a m and a group photo of the old people will be taken in the afternoon. Two wells at the grove supply ample water for people and horses. The oldest attendee will receive a rocking chair.

C. W. Denny Walter Mitchell Liberty James H. Smith Shelby Township

Death at Dupont. W Tipton McCaslin Dies

W Tipton McCaslin aged about 70 died at his Dupont home at 4 o clock Saturday after a short typhoid illness. He long managed the Du Pont telephone exchange. Funeral was at 1 30 this afternoon with burial in Dupont cemetery. He leaves a wife and several grown children.

W. Tipton McCaslin Duepont Dupont Telephone Exchange Dupont

Heirs Agree to Convey Timber Land Near Kent for 10180

In a contract drafted by Attorney Emerson Lemen the heirs of David Lyle James H. Lyle Willard Lyle Anna M. Moore and Beasie Lyle agreed to convey 220 acres of timber land three miles southwest of Kent Indiana to Everett McCammon of Bilocher for 10180 dollars on or before September 22. The heirs had previously sold Charles Lyle’s interest to Dr S A Whitaut. The timber is valued at seven times the land price.

Emerson Lemen David Lyle James H. Lyle Willard Lyle Anna M. Moore Beasie Lyle Everett McCammon Bilocher Indiana Kent Charles Lyle S. A. Whitaut Charles

Rev Clemens Zepf Preaches Sermon at St Marys

Rev Clemens Zepf returned from St Meinrads to spend summer with his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Zepf. He preached at St Marys Church yesterday morning and is noted as a fluent speaker and bright young man who will be ordained next June at St Meinrads College.

Edward Fisher W. O. McClelland McClelland The Standard Fire Insurance Company Hartford, Conn Clemens Zepf St. Meinrad’s Jacob Zepf Zepf St. Mary’s Church St. Meinrad’s College

Real Estate Transfer in Republican Township Farm

Schuyler A. Witsett and wife sell a one fifth interest in a 220 acre farm in Republican township to James H. Lyle and others for 2000 dollars. The notice ends with an adage about an umbrella in rain.

Schuyler A. Witsett James H. Lyle Republican Township

Prizes Awarded For Madison Popular Girl Contest

The Gin Seng Medicine Company hosted a week of free entertainments on North West Street and awarded prizes Saturday night for the most popular little girl in Madison. First prize went to Miss Mary Sider, second prize to Miss Jamita McClelland as voting concluded with many votes for all contestants. The Rt. Rev. Robert Strange, bishop of the diocese of North Carolina, died in Wilmington.

Gin Seng Medicine Company North West Street Madison Mary Sider Jamita McClelland

Navies and the World Wars A Catalogue of Sea Conflicts

The article surveys how naval power shaped history, citing Nelson at Toulon, Perry on Lake Erie, Union blockades in the Civil War, and pivotal sea battles that redirected empires and borders, highlighting tempering effects of maritime control in European conflicts.

Globe Nelson Napoleon Europe Perry Lake Erie United States Great Britain Toulon England France Mediterranean Lord Nelson Nile Egypt

Indiana horse show rises in prizes and spectacle

The Indiana State Fair night horse shows from September 7 promise unprecedented riches totaling 5984 dollars. top light harness and saddle horse entries join a full program with roadsters runabouts carriages and multiple classes. concerts by Natiello band and an array of acts including Royal Namba troupe and Forbes Cameron dancers anchor a grand entertainment schedule alongside a bustling midway.

Tve Natiello Indiana Forbes-Cameron Indiana State Board of Agriculture Clem Graves Beaker Hill Warren T. McCray Kentland Charles Downing Greenfield Charles W. Hickman Lafayette Cornelius O'Brien Lawrenceburg Charles H. Anthony Muncie Warren T. MecGray Oscar Hadley Indianapolis John L. Thompson Gas City Mason J. Niblack Vincennes John Isenbarger North Manchester Samuel FP. Spohn Goshen John G. Baines Rockport L. B. Clore Franklin Tuell Corydon Dungan Dan O. Reed Attica Knode Porter Newcastle

Procrastination Delays Breach of Promise Case

A fragmented notice mentions a breach of promise suit and references first aid to the injured. The readable text hints at a legal matter connected to a Red Cross ball blue advertisement and general grocery context. No clear names or dates are legible.

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Frank Gardner H. W. C. Fosdick State Board of Accounts Office Lyda Barton Lottie Lydia Powell Kentucky Catherine Saberton Saberton Nat Williams C. F. Custer New Albany Charles H. M'Gee Margaret McGee Mt. Jackson Joseph Kremer Hurt Joseph H. King Ludlow King Mary F. King Cemetery Street John Hertz Charles N. Peters Elizabeth Milan Robert Jamison O. S. Wilson Iona Paul William J. E. Wilson Pearden Washington W. S. Roberts, Jr St. Louis City Roberts John Chapman Dale Dividen Ida May Barnes Thomas Edwards Julia Hazelton Jacksonville Decatur Ill Edwards Eagles Red Men’s Hall McNeel Hoffman Adams Express Company Louleville Del Simeon E. Leland, JR Johnson Belleview Notes Big Timber Real Estate Tranaters Robert Strange Haat Carolina Wilmington, N. C London F. F What S Up Stanton's C. A. Stanton's the Shoeists Horse Show
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