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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
4
A declamatory advertisement touts Pepaluco as a universal remedy for dyspepsia and related stomach complaints. It cites widespread use, quick relief after first dose, and claims of restoring normal health, urging readers to try the product despite unclear evidence and possible safety concerns.
A Thanksgiving surprise welcomed Mr. John Hota yesterday as his relatives and children gathered at his home with dinners ready to share. Mrs. Diez visits daughter Mrs Stella Whiting in Cincinnati, while Mr. Hitz’s company keeps him from loneliness. Present were Mr and Mrs Lo E Hitz, Mr and Mrs Frank Hitz, Mr and Mrs Frazier Hitz and children, Miss Ida Hitz, Mrs Peter Wagner and daughter, Mr and Mrs Charles Cook and family.
Mrs. Columbia Kimmel celebrated her 80th birthday at her North Walnut home. Relatives arrived from Indianapolis for the event and a Thanksgiving style birthday dinner was served. Attendees included Herbert Orr John Dierkes Pauline Kimmel and Ma Martin Kimmel from Indianapolis. Carlson Denton returned to Cincinnati after Thanksgiving at Ashby’s. Mary McClure and Wilma Beck of Indianapolis visit Fairmount for the holidays and joined Mrs. Alvin Holsclaw for a six o clock dinner. Trives Wiley Mikesell seeks guardian for his insane wife to sell a farm to cover lawsuit expenses in Clark County. Romans used coffins of marble and stone.
A collection of odds and ends from Madison on November 26 including Thanksgiving travels and visits by many residents. births, marriages, and divorces noted. clerks issuing licenses and final settlement filings. and notices that Deputy Collector Noell will stop current tax visits to focus on delinquent tax work.
Eddie Y Donnell, a racing driver, was severely injured in a Los Angeles speedway crash that killed Gaston Chevrolet and fatally injured Lyle Jones, with Donnell dying at 7 30 today at California Hospital. The report notes the tragedy and the ongoing memorial efforts.
Two Mexican army captains were arrested in Mexico City accused of plotting to assassinate President De la Huerta and President-elect Obregon by tainting the officials' food. Obregon fell violently ill after eating spoiled oysters, while Huerta avoided the tainted meal.
The K P Hall social committee ends public dances after a successful Thanksgiving Eve event to assess dance quality and behavior. The hall will host private functions only. Also noted are local obituaries and a Thanksgiving banquet by the 20th Century Club with new member Delbert Reed.
J L Hamon Oklahoma Republican National Committeeman and millionaire promoter died at a private sanitarium in Ardmore after being shot last Sunday in his hotel apartment. Doctors cited a heart attack following the bullet wound. A warrant has been issued charging Mrs Clara Hamon with shooting with intent. she fled after a quarrel with Hamon.
London dispatches report Sir Arthur Griffith and other Sinn Fein leaders arrested in a broad police action in Dublin and other parts of Ireland. The moves include the arrest of the Sinn Fein founder and acting president in the United States absence, with other prominent members detained as gunfire and tension ripple across the country.
Indianapolis nov 26 the body of Gaston Chevrolet famous race driver killed in a motor race at Los Angeles will be buried here his brother Arthur announced today.
London reports say Premier Leygues and Prime Minister Lloyd George discussed Russia and reparations at the first Anglo French conference. Britain holds off interference in the Greek crisis, hoping it will resolve itself.
John S. Cordrey and wife transfer a lot in West Madison to Peter Metzger and wife for 42.50 dollars. The heirs of Thomas McCall received a patent for their Smyrna township farm, entered by Thomas McCall in August.
An old advertisement extols RAT-SNAP to deter rats that menace farms by stealing grain eggs and damaging property. It claims cats and dogs won’t touch it, notes cake form and three sizes priced at 35¢ 65¢ and 1.25, and lists sellers J B C Har Per Co Reidel Bros Elmer Scutt Co endorsements.
In a storm bound mountain tale, Myra and Wilbur share a new life amid hardship. A blossoming romance grows between Una Norcross and the couple, while John and Ah reveal their own budding engagement. Neighbors celebrate an upcoming double wedding as spring nears.
Geneva reports reveal that the Inter national Court committee meetings linked Elihu Root’s plan for an International Court of Justice and Arbitration to the hope of bringing the United States into the League of Nations. The record shows acceptance stemmed from this aim and ongoing diplomacy.
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