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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
4
Madison scene reports holiday visits as residents travel to Indianapolis Toledo and Louisville for family and wedding events. Mentions include Peter DeVaney funeral shipments, Judge Beas title suit, and a local arrest tied to a Saturday robbery in Milton Kentucky.
On Thanksgiving day at 1:00 pm Miss Cora Maibir married Kedlwara Axthelim at Mes Wow Udiar’s home in north Mulberey street. The ceremony featured music by Gach and Drift in law with family and friends from Millay, Weotitawa, and Madison present. the day included a Thanksgiving dance at Roof PL hall with Perry’s sax and violinist Edward Chowning. Weather was cloudy but celebrations were widespread with church services and huntsmen out nearby.
War Department withheld extra details on dispatches revealing National Guardsmen from all states are in France. It is known that the New England and Rainbow divisions are already in Europe.
The Cooper family and relatives from Kent visited Mrs. Cooper’s parents Mr and Mrs Emerson Lemen and daughter Mary, then a large crowd gathered for a Thanksgiving service when unknown individuals suddenly entered the front door of the parsonage taking possession with no warning. Reverend Cooney and wife were surprised as the vandals then caused commotion and disruption during the later church events.
A brief wedding notice details the marriage of Yoouuns Macuser and Mia Theturas G3 at a social event. It notes family attendance, the presence of the bride and groom’s relatives, and customary congratulations from friends and neighbors.
John Schreiber died at 7 30 p m at King's Daughters Hospital after weeks of illness. He was 57 and a longtime Madison resident, formerly of Hanover Township. Surviving are sons George Edward Benjamin and daughters Laura Florence Carne and Mrs Carl Ruble with one brother Henry and sister Louise. Also noted is a letter from Nancy Robinson about son Charles in France stating he sailed October 16 and is safe.
Report from London describes children made homeless by a German air raid receiving meals and care from the Salvation Army. Volunteers provide immediate relief and shelter as families seek safety and aid in the aftermath.
Fragmentary text suggests a local officer change or succession at Princeton with references to a ceremony or meeting. Names and precise details are unclear due to damaged OCR. Readable elements point to a civic context and a potential public notice in a small newspaper item.
The readable fragments discuss an Arab bearer told to load and carry a burden during wartime. It notes older generations and Baghdad references and implies military usefulness, with the Arab pressed into service as an obedient helper to move the load.
The article emphasizes a conservative approach guiding the bank toward serving the community and maintaining prudent operations. It notes attention to local needs while upholding steady financial stewardship.
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