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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1919

Page

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Revered Manville pastor Rev James W Lanham dies at 87

Rev James W Lanham longtime pastor of Manville Christian Church for 63 years died at his home near Manville at age 87 after illness from Cincinnati where he attended an International Convention He lived all life in Milton township never married and worked as a minister until his death Surviving relatives are nieces and other kin with many friends paying tribute Funeral is set for Thursday at 1 PM at the Manville Christian Church with burial in the church cemetery Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Charles J Coan former Madisonians and Mutual Life Insurance representative in New York with a closing proverb about contentment vs regret.

James W. Lanham Jefferson County Manville Lanham International Convention of the Christian Church Cincinnati Lulu Salyers Milton Township Charles J. Coan Fomer Madisonians Hotel Jefferson Coan the Mutual Life Insurance Company New York

President's address to Congress ignores treaty aims for budget reform and tax changes

The President’s message to Congress, read December 2, emphasizes a nationwide unrest focus, urging a budget system, simplified income and profits taxes, tariff policy aligned with postwar position, soldiers’ relief, farm production support, and gradual action on cost of living to ease labor tensions. It rejects treaty references and cautions against drastic measures while outlining immediate controls to lower living costs.

Washington Congress United States America Sol Secretary of Agriculture

Roumanian Peace Conference Hears Unconfirmed Cabinet Overthrow

The Peace Conference hears an unconfirmed report that the Roumanian Cabinet has fallen. Harry L. Miller was summoned to Turners Station Kentucky after his father's death at four this morning. Burial is planned at Moffett's cemetery at eleven tomorrow.

Paris Peace Conference Roumanian Harry L. Miller Turners Station Moffett’s Cemetery

Bulwark of Defense in Henry New Jr Trial Emerges

Depositions leaked from Indianapolis reveal defense testimony for Harry New Jr the confessed slayer of Freeda Lesser. The documents discuss his life, alleged paternity claims including Senator New, and names like Colonel Tindall as witnesses. Coal strike reports show ongoing lower mining activity across Georges Creek West Virginia New River and similar fields with reduced output.

Los Angeles Dee 20 Harry New, Jr Freeda Lesser Tndianapolis Senator New Senaator Georges Creek West Virginia New River

Sale of Christmas Seals Opens Dec 1 Nationwide

An army of local volunteers promotes the Christmas Seals drive with the national Tuberculosis Association aiming for a $6,569,000 goal. The campaign covers nearly every city and town, highlighting education and preventive care as the core mission and mobilizing service members and communities.

Investments in Health Bonds for Tuberculosis Relief

The National Tuberculosis Association and its affiliated groups offer Health Bonds with dividends paid as reduced tuberculosis deaths and fewer new cases. These bonds supplement Red Cross Christmas Seals and are designed for donors who cannot use the seals they would otherwise provide.

Naticonal Tuberculosis Association Red Cross

Henry Frick Dies at Home in New York

Henry Frick aged unknown died at his New York home today. The notice lists several names including Mrs. Edna Nelson and Mrs. Moore, with health details and a long family obituary. It mentions Hanover Pig Club reports and names Prof. Good, Robert Craig, Chas. Schrieber, and Geo. Schumann in connection with livestock and club events.

New York Henry Frick Muse Hanover Pig Club Good Hanover Robert Craig Chas. Schrieber Geo. Schumann

Fire in Courier Office Damages Press and Building

Basement fire at the Courier office on Wet Street caused smoke and water damage. Firemen arrived promptly and prevented major damage. several hundred dollars loss likely insured. The press area was reportedly damaged, but the paper plans to publish again at the usual time.

Courier Oesoing Atoabiin Hoaweser Che Freeman

Officers Elected At Regular Meonga Lodge No 2

The Meonga Lodge No 2 election of officers for the coming year was held last night. Charn Co Gray was named W M, John oa Sebofveld was s W, Melvin W Bhickard as J W, Thomas M Reed as Secy. Trusts named Thomas M Reed, Frederick Glass, Charles Wo Gede, Saml I Strader, Charles Cox, Robert F Stanton. Howard C Cheney and Miss Clara Humes married in Jeffersonville last week and plan to reside there.

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Stock-Both Records and Machines At Large

A report notes stock and machines are at large. The item lists missing equipment and unaccounted assets, urging tracking and containment efforts by the property owner and responding authorities.

Custer Announces Campaign for Congress in Fourth District

The Herald announces Clarence E. Custer of Bartholomew County as a candidate for Congress in the Fourth District, pending the outcome of the Democratic primary election.

Herald Clarence E. Custer Bartholomew County Fourth

Women wed to block rivals often, a common motive

A saying notes that many women marry men mainly to prevent another woman from gaining them. It reflects social expectations on marriage and competition, highlighting strategic choices behind partnership rather than affection alone.

Fuel saving rules extend nationwide with new hours

The fuel administration extends saving rules nationwide with stores in large cities opening at 9 am and closing at 4 pm No Madison orders reported and Rev W T Sebuin notes no guidance received from county officials Italy employs over 33000 women in graphic industries and about 3000 women serve as ministers in the United States.

U.S Garfield Madison W. T. Sebuin North Madison Italy United States

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