Madison Dec 1920 social notes and local transfers
Mrs Elmer Geisler and sister Miss Bertha Birch visit Madison from Belgrade Montana. Edward McKinney leaves for Chicago after a week with his parents. Mrs J C Shaw of Rock Island is a guest at Lauer residence. Mrs F H Carter of Laurange Kentucky and Thomas Fields of New York visit the Peears and depart. John W Danglish and Hallie Elizabeth Hall obtain a Jefferson county marriage license and wed at the Lutheran parsonage. Sheriff Dinamner and Deputy Shuler depart for Vevay to fetch William Hudson wanted for child desertion. Misses Lyda Maude and Josephine Hutchings sail to Pine Bluff NC for winter, traveling by car via Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Geisler
Bertha Birch
Belgrade
Mont
Edward McKinney
Chicago
Ed McKinney
West Main Street
J. C Shaw
Rock Island
Ilinois
Edward Lauer
North Mulberry St
F.H. Carter
Laurange
Thomas Fields
New York City
John A. Shuler
Vevay
William Hudson
Hudson
Funeral services for Samuel W Grossman held at home
Samuel W Grossman died early Monday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the family residence on North Mulberry Street at two this afternoon with Rev W W Leggran of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Many friends attended to pay respects and floral offerings marked the high regard for the decedent. Remains were taken to Springdale Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers included Edward Lauer Harry Nichols George D Demarre Robert Muffett Temple Ayres James Atwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W Grossman
Fame Ily
North Mulberry Street
W. W. Leggran
First Presbyterian Church
Kossman
Fia
Springdale Cemetery
Ite
Nestors
Edward Lauer
Harry Nichols
George D. Demarre
Robert Muffett
Temple Ayres
James Atwell
Exiled Hedjuz Leader Toured Lake Como in Italy
The text notes Bante Feisal of the Hedjuz living in exile near Lake Como after being ousted as king of Syria and Arabia. It cites a Surgeon General report on World War casualties with figures 34,249 killed and 224,000 wounded, and mentions limited air flight ranges of about eighty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bante Feisal
Hedjuz
Syria
Arabia
Lake Como
Italy
Ier
Mrs. Oscar Oliver Dies at Home in Madison
Mrs. Oscar Oliver died at 7 15 this morning at her East Main Street home after a month of illness. Born Fannie Armstrong in Cooper's Bottom Kentucky in March 1861 she was 60. She leaves husband Clarence and Stacey deceased as a child two nieces Mary Tevis and Eleanor Weis and brothers James Armstrong and Carroll Armstrong plus a sister Mrs Frank McKay. She was active in church and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Oliver
East Main Street
Eleanor Tevis Weis
New Haven
Conn
Oliver
Mary Tevis
James Armstrong
College Corner
Ohio
Carrol Armstrong
Brooksburg
Frank McKay
Indiana Teachers Association Holds Constitutional Convention
The Indiana state Teachers Association will convene a constitutional convention in Indianapolis on January 15. The executive committee has issued a call requiring county delegates be chosen by December 18 and reports of county selections submitted to the executive committee by December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Parent Teachers Association Organized at Second Presbyterian
A Sunday school room gathering at the Second Presbyterian church organized a Parent Teachers Association. Officers elected: President Mrs M C Garber, Vice President Mrs Gey M Daily, Secretary Geo D Demaree, Treasurer Miss Rebecca Drake. Rev Kachmeyer of Indianapolis invited to address at the next meeting in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
M. C. Garber
Gey. M. Daily
Geo D. Demaree
Rebecca Drake
Kachmeyer
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church In
Indiana
Untitled Church Scene with Restless Attendant
A fragment describes a woman at the back of a church becoming restless and anxious to leave. An usher is consulted about the sermon’s length as another person named Diaby also grows restless and questions whether the sermon is nearly over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaby
Conelaston
Sad Memories and Regrets From a 1913 Quote
A reflective note recalls a career full of events and missteps, focusing on a single recalled moment in 1913 when the speaker declined a donation. The wisest regret centers on words spoken that day, shaping memory of a long career.
Rats and Burglare Guard Warns of Rat Threat Ad
Rats steal grain eggs and poultry and destroy property while posing health risks. RAT-SNAP claims to kill rats and control odors with cake forms in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25. Sold and guaranteed by J F Harper Co and Reidel Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FE. C. F. Harper & Co
Reidel Bros
Adv
Tribute to British Heroes Fund Raised in America for Orphan Homes
A transatlantic tribute fund supports a British home for war orphans near Reading England. Funded by American admirers through the British Valor group, the home will be run by Lieut D 0 Clonehotef and wife Mrs Churchill as matron under British ministry protection, with 48 beds and support from the Church of England’s St Andrew’s society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Tatchondey
United States
West Darts
Fifth Street
New York
Piers Coimeem
Pnand
de Tita
Cent
Poerdy
Mat J
Astor
Phoelyn Wreich
Lieut
Val Qos
Cleaver
Robert Grant
Ms Metway
James van Atlen
Two Lovers Reunited After War Hurrah
Connie and Jack finally reunite after two years as Jack returns from service wounded but alive. Mary and Bud reveal plans for Connie and Conn to resign to marry. The scene ends with Jack proposing a double wedding to the devoted office friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Connie
Conn
Jack
Bud
Bud Marden
Madison News Roundup Notices and Travel Updates
Local arrivals and departures include Mrs. Fred Grace Sr visiting relatives from Indianapolis and Rev H D Gordon returning to Hanover after a visit. Mrs. Gaunt leaves Hotel Jefferson for Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs Huggins head to Linden Iowa. Mrs Kolb returns to Louisville. Also mentions a State Pardon Board case for Frank Heilman. A rummage sale for Drusilla Home Society is announced for West Main Street. Sheriff Dihammer and Deputy Schuler return from Vevay with William Hudson arrested for child desertion and bond posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Grace, Sr
Indianapolis
City
A. O. Metchem
Columbus
Ella Weaver
H. D. Gordon
Hanover
J. L. Gaunt
Hotel Jefferson
Pittsburgh
J. H. Huggins
Linden
Iowa
William Lunsford
Edward Lieferman
State Pardon Board
Frank Heilman
Jefferson County
J. C. Hisle
Nashville
Tenn
Henry Schofield
F. Kolb
W. F. Campbell
Campbell
West Main Street
Louisville
Drusilla Home Society
Patrick Wade
Gilbert Dihammer
Schuler
Vevay
William Hudson
Richest bachelor wed. a high society wedding unfolds
A famed financier marries a Polish noblewoman in a midnight ceremony in New York. The event threads the city’s elite through a formal reception, highlighting wealth, status, and fashionable attendees.
Winter Home Uncertain as Jailer Seeks Six Month Sentence
A fragmented report describes Jai Senterce facing possible six month confinement after alleged disturbances at a pool and cobble yard. Court records indicate the judge considered sentencing tied to an ongoing fishing season and seasonal responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
Vesta
Mettee
Gas Fatality Ends Local Teacher's Strife
A local schoolteacher from Maysville, identified as Isaac FL Pines, died after a gas exposure in France and a subsequent illness. He returned home and collapsed choking before aid could reach him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maysstile
Isaac
France
Idle Wealth Weathers Its Harms To Human Progress
A 1919 Pennsylvania Grit excerpt argues that wealth without purpose dulls creativity and welfare. Comfort and self indulgence erode altruism and drive, removing competition as an incentive. The piece warns that eroded motive harms uplift and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
McClure
Concrete Sign Posts Underway in Madison Streets
Contractor Robert Davis and his crew began concrete work on six new sign posts to be installed at Main and Walnut, Main and Jefferson, Main and West, Main and Poplar, and Main and Broadway. Each will stand on a high concrete base with a 14 inch red electric light, combining utility and visual appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Davis
Madison Streets
Main and
Walnut
Jefferson
Main
West
Main and Poplar
Main and Broadway
Funeral of Mrs Florence A Quinn at Second Baptist
Funeral services for Mrs Florence A Quinn wife of Wm M Quinn were held at Second Baptist Church on Broadway this afternoon at 2 oclock. Rev Y C Terrill of Lafayette former pastor conducted the service. A large attendance and extensive floral tributes followed. Burial was in Springdale cemetery with pallbearers J C Lowndes Walter Baker James Watson Stephen Jenkin Thomas Jenkins and Joseph Christman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence A. Quinn
Wm. M. Quinn
Second Baptist Church
Broadway
Y. C. Terrill
Lafayette
Friends
Springdale Cemetery
Messrs
J. C. Lowndes
Walter Baker
James Watson
Stephen Jenkin
Thomas Jenkins
Joseph Christman
Humphreys Witch Hazel Ointment Ad
External or internal piles relief promises with one application. Lead free sample offered by Ramphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co at 186 William Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramphreys’ Homeo. Medicine Company
William Street
New York
SICK STOCK BOOK OFFER FROM HUMPHREYS VETERINARY
An advertisement offering a free SICK STOCK BOOK on the treatment of horses cows dogs and other animals. Promotes Humphreys Homeopathic Veterinary Medicines and lists 156 William Street New York as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
William St
N. Y
No More Rats or Mice with RAT-SNAP
An old farm classifieds note advertises RAT-SNAP as a rodent killer with no odor after extermination. It claims cats or dogs won’t touch it and offers cake sizes 35c 65c and $1.25 for varied buildings. Sold by J. E. at Harper & Co. and Reidel Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
Harper & Co
Reidel Bros
Forest fires loses much of their horror in new tech age
A Portland Oregonian overview notes how Lookouts, telephone lines, aircraft, and radio now speed detection and response to brush fires. It recalls historic Oregon and Washington fires, cites famous incidents, and praises modern forest protection methods and aerial observers reducing spread time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoke
Lucile F. Saunders
Portland Oregonian
Oregon
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Adison Herald
Pontom Mceet
Madison
Iileae
Madison Ind
Third Street
Samuel W. Grossman
Indiana Teachers
Parent-Teachers Association Organized
Orphans of War Heroes
Comitte
Earl Reading
Berst Asbassador
Piasron de Curtier de Marchierrs
Deloan
Kijure Seok Tog
Qiopurnese Amhassifor
Eed
Charis W. Phot
Eo Tos
Ced Dharveard Univarsity
Mary Roberts
Constance Grey
Cummings & Cummings
Little Mary
Mongolia
Mary Qniey
Tia
Nise
Bodo Marden
Jack Foster
Yorks
Cet
Paris
Jai Senterce
Cincantasti
Wind River
Nehalem River
Coos Bay
Portland
United States Forestry Service
Federal
Forest Service
Washington
Lewis River
Silver Star Mountain
Washougal
Muddy Creek
Gape
North Fork
Lewis
Speleyah Prairie
Mount St. Helens
Menadow
Rangers
Oregon National
Roger Noe
Pio Finan
Ag Opromentory
Does Chutes National Forest
Stehbing
Heroupoin Te
Badiaste
Mualtuetuch
Croelitnes
Polma
Dil
Thalie
Forest Supervisor
Mountain Top
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