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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1921
Page
4
Madison neighbors host and travel as Thanksgiving fills the town. Miss Letha Lemon heads to Indianapolis for the weekend. many residents journey to Indianapolis and Cincinnati for family gatherings. A number receive marriage licenses. hospital visits and trips to Norfolk and New York are noted. Connecticut appoints a woman bank examiner.
Dr Harley H Miller 40 of near Brooksburg died when his car stalled crossing a railway near Kokomo and was struck by a Pennsylvania train while on a professional call. Survived by widow and one son, sister Ella Miller, and brothers Evan and Charles Miller. Miss Ella Miller and Mrs Charles Miller arrived home from Galveston after the funeral.
Miss Mary McGuire aged 10 died at 8 30 yesterday morning at the home of Mrs Ida Webster 304 West Main Street after a lingering tuberculosis illness. She was born in Kentucky and had lived with Mrs Webster since last April moving from Carrollton Kentucky. She was a Baptist Church member and was comforted by First Baptist Church Sunday school friends. Survived by her father and several Kentucky brothers and sisters. Remains sent to English Kentucky for funeral services at the Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery.
The Brushy Fork Pig Club reports winners from C D Herring of Canaan Indiana. Pigs judged for best gains and best individual. First prize went to Harold Reed for best gain earning 500 dollars. Second prize to Thomas Ralston for best gam earning 4 dollars. Third to Raymond Herring for third place earning 4 dollars. Chester White pigs fed from June 1 for 122 days. Greatest gain was 258 pounds with an average daily gain of 2.1 pounds. All pigs averaged about 2 pounds daily gain.
The 811st birthday celebration for Mrs. Columbia Kimmel drew relatives to 912 North Walnut Street Madison. Attendees included son Martin Kimmel grandson Al Donahue great granddaughter Pauline Gibney daughter Nellie Widemann and others from Indianapolis and nearby towns. The gathering passed with warm wishes and a pleasant afternoon. In Washington the Interstate Commerce Commission upheld grain transit charges as reasonable not unjustly discriminatory. The Mexican army strength reported as 81 000 officers and men
Premier Briand rebuked British Foreign Minister Lord Curzon for attacking France's policy toward Germany and argued France must maintain a large army even as he expressed optimism about the Washington conference. He dictated his final remarks to an American correspondent before sailing.
Tokio reports Prince Hirohito proclaimed regent as Mikado's illness is described as very serious. The action follows Hirohito's recent world tour and is seen as a crucial step amid the perceived incapacity of the emperor.
Washington November 25 poison gas once labeled barbarous is to be defended as the most efficient defense against cultural threats at the armament conference. Experts from at least three delegations will present arguments opposing limits on gas use.
Raymond Bell aged about 19 of Madison hired a horse and buggy from Melvin C. Litson to visit a relative in the country and did not return by the expected time. Litson alerted police, and a Georgetown Kentucky report said a young man of Madison tried to sell the outfit there, prompting arrest.
Madison high school fell 44 to 116 to Scottsburg in a Wednesday night matchup at Planty ers loose leaf tobacco warehouse drawing a large crowd and lively play. The Madison players thanked local fire departments and supporters who helped make the parade a success. Nes Paul Burdsal and son Dwight departed for Wirt to visit Mr and Mrs Lowe Lichlyter.
In a Brent household festive mood fades as Hartley Hayden arrives to visit Tom Lane’s daughter Pam Lane. A devastating tornado wrecks the Brent home. Margaret Brent heroically frees survivors, with Hartley and Pam’s fate changing forever as a courthouse of affection and family ties emerge.
Vevay natives celebrate Lucian Shaw now living in Los Angeles for his appointment as chief justice of the California Supreme Court to succeed J F Angelotti. Sworn in November first, Shaw is the long serving associate turned chief after a career from Indiana to California. He was born March 1, 1845 in Vevay and built a legal path from Fresno to Los Angeles before rising to the state high court.
Hanover Indiana November 25 1921 faculty hosted a banquet at the president Dr W A Malis home with toastmaster Prof Clem Thompson. Team members speakers and faculty made impromptu toasts and predictions urged Hanover as a top basketball contender for 1921 22.
A midair collision near Phasiat resulted in the death of a pilot. The wreckage involved Lt. Wanttee Lo Poanx and Lieut. Decaeb Woo among others. Survivors, including Lisbeth and Senebow, attempted an emergency return to North Island as the incident unfolded with damaged wings observed.
Readers are urged to try a homemade mix of Mentholated Arnica with boiled water twice daily to soothe a sore throat and nasal irritation. The article recalls prior warnings about catarrh and promotes using the same remedy for family members showing symptoms.
A man who gave the name Joseph Garrison and said he was 22 was arrested on the street by Pokemen Sherlock and Smith as a suspicious character. Sheriff Dihammer and Deputy Schuler alerted Longview insane hospital at Cincinnati and were told he is an escaped inmate. he will be sent back tonight. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Louis Pfister and daughter Martha returning from a motor trip to Cincinnati to visit Mr and Mrs Albert Sampson.
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