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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1920

Page

2

Madison Ind. Dec 9 1920 Local notices and obituaries

Local column from Madison Indiana dated December 9 1920 reports births marriages deaths and civic notes. It lists Elmer L Crozier and Martha Pierce newborn Elmer Jr and mentions Miss Kate Killannon visiting Dr Joseph Brennen in Chicago. Also notes deaths of Genevieve Sueder Ida Gosnell and other community events and names several residents and guests visiting Indianapolis Cincinnati and Dayton.

Elmer, Jr Elmer L. Crozier Martha Pierce Bedford Indianapolis Kate Killannon Joseph Brennen Chicago C.C. Glass Camp Chase Ohio Mary Rea John Kling Cincinnati John King N. Walnut Street

Jefferson Trost elects Legion officers for coming year

Jefferson Trost Neo 9 American Legion nominates Commander Clarence N Willick Vice Commander Ferdinand Rahe Adjutant Uarry K Wells Finance Officer Wallace McKeand Chaplain Rev FA Shulte Historian Miss Walhelmina Furnish District Representative Huey McKay Sergeant at Arms Glen Ferry Clerk Harry Nichols. Marriage licenses issued to Dthniel Hitch and Catherine Spicer of North Madison and to Philip Fancher of Switzerland County and Anna B Mefford of Carrollton Ky.

Jefferson Trost Neo 9 American Legion Clarence N. Willick Ferdinand Rahe Uarry K. Wells Wallace McKeand FA. Shulte Walhelmina Furnish Huey McKay Glen Ferry Harry Nichols Dthniel Hitch Indianapolis Catherine Spicer James D. Spier North Madison Philip Fancher Switzerland County Anna B. Mefford Carrollton

Frances Graham to Wed George Kleopfer in December

Mr and Mrs Wm R Graham of Kansas City Missouri announce the marriage of their daughter Frances to George William Kleopfer son of Louis Kleopfer of Saluda township The couple will honeymoon about ten days with the groom's parents The wedding is set for Wednesday evening December 22.

Wm. R. Graham Kansas City, Mo Frances George William Kleopfer Louis Kleopfer Saluda Township

RAT-SNAP and Nap Slay Rats in Handy Cake Form

A reader notes RAT-SNAP and Nap both attractively packaged rat poisons. RAT-SNAP comes as handy cakes that fit any setting and can be used with other foods. The note emphasizes practical use and odor control claims.

Rat Snap Food Prevents Odor In Dead Rodents

Rat Snap products claim to kill rats and mice and prevent odor from carcasses. Descriptions note cakes for various locations including chicken houses coops and small buildings. Sold by Pb Hetrper & Coy and Roeded Bros Vas with a guarantee.

Pantis Pb Hetrper & Coy Roeded Bros

Death of Sanford Bramfiel Frends in North Madison

Sanford Bramfiel Frends, aged 73, died last night at Craymont where he worked until his passing. Survived by widow and daughter Mes.noa Matthews of North Madison, he was a respected local resident and a member of the Masonic order. His death brings deep sorrow to the community and friends.

Waeres Po Keetor Lanceer Ta Wastho Wien Rector Smyrma Towesing Iis Tis Gillien George Mabel Madison Tnis Genevieves Sueder Frederick Sueder Dayton North Madison Sanford Bramfiel Braifiel Craymont Mes Noa Matthews Brumtiel Tine Masonic Order

Unclear OCR fragment hints at New York event disputes

Fragmentary text mentions Spey Fae, tapes, pipes, and a Vestry related scene in New York City. Names and specifics are garbled, offering no clear event, date, or outcome.

York City

Mules Eat Airplane Leaves Repairs Costly

A chaotic incident reports mules consuming airplane wings and woodwork. The lot endured damage as mules reportedly kicked components. repairs are estimated at about $1,009. Zidell had borrowed money to return home.

Zidell

Captain William S Dow Receives Army Promotion

Captain William S Dow has been commissioned as a captain in the regular army after nine months with the U S reserves medical department in the Philippines. He and his wife and children have returned and will spend the winter in California. Mrs Dow is sister to Mrs Edward J Colgate of Madison.

Madison William S. Dow Dow Philippine Islands U. S California Edward J. Colgate

Local notes from Madison December 7

Daily brief items list movement of residents and visitors through Madison Indiana. People depart for Indianapolis Wirt and Louisville visit kin. Christmas seal sale opens with Dr Childs as chairman. A bridge survey by County Commissioners at Dixon's Ford. The body of Sanford Brumfiel shipped to Converse Indiana for burial. A baby girl born to Willian and spouse in Brady Texas. Davidson family tied to Fairmount in Texas wintering.

W. E. Jennings Indianapolis George Gaudin Vevay Graham Francisco Wirt M. C. Garber A. G. W. Childs Anna Dewesse Hunter's Bottom Louisville Otto Bray Michael Stottlebower Markland Dam J. C. Phillips John Philips West Third Street Dave Jackson Grand Lodge of Masons of Kentucky Milton Lodge of Masons Graham Township Sanford Brumfiel North Madison Haigh Undertaking Establishment Converse Ind

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement cautionary note

A garbled item warns about relying on questionable medicines and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure contains no mercury. It asserts the product is made in Toledo Ohio and sold by druggists, with testimonials available. The text mixes other trivial facts about a Roman wedding custom, Berlin taxi fares, and British aristocracy losses.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Bayng Hall Qobensy & Co

Russia Keeps Tourists Out as Siberia Remains Closed

An Associated Press report notes Russia stays closed to postwar tourism while refugees flee Bolshevik regions. It describes travels via northern China and Mongolia to reach Verkhne-Udinsk and the Trans-Siberian route, and cites Ataman Semenoff's reduced activity amid Bolshevik advances.

Russia Associated Press Vladivostok Siberian Moscow Petrograd Kolchak Siberia Red Irkuisk Lake Baikal Semenoff Irkutsk Harbin Soviet Siberia Chtna Mongelia Gobi Desert China Sberia Mongolia Gohl Desert Vpeking Verkhne-Udinsk Selenga River Ataman Semenoff Asia Europe Admiral Kolchak Peru Ufa Chita United States Maine California Urals

Greatest Assembly of Warships Planned for Next January

The Portland Oregonian reports a massive mobilization off the Pacific coast involving Admiral Henry B. Wilson and Admiral Hugh Rodman. The plan envisions the first actual mobilization of much of the new American Navy with unique maneuvers near the Gulf of Panama, featuring competitive drills and unofficial ship contests.

Henry B. Wilson Pacific Portland Oregonian Gulf of Panama Navy Department Eleory Bo Wilson Atlantic Hugh Rodman Ino Tuth Guantiminia Cuba Tata Wilson

The Golden Butterfly Mystery in a Grand Hotel Room

In a fall season scene at a famed hotel, Celia Sanderson joins guests as Marietta May, the unknown secretary, is revealed amid a pearl theft plot. Mrs Mills Forbes is exposed, and Celia discovers the culprit through a hidden pocket in a pearl necklace, aided by a childlike spinner known as the Golden Butterfly.

Hs Dle Grand Devagrers Mins Forbes Worman Celia Sanders Pune Mas Pat Baer Palien Busine Ain Hesire Ebd Calvert Celia Sanderson

Prisoner Author P C Murphy Publishes Behind Gray Walls

Idaho life-termer P C Murphy, confined in the state penitentiary, has published Behind Gray Walls a memoir of his life since sentencing. He recalls solitary confinement after a threat of violence, describes harsh conditions and hopeful outcomes, and notes prisoners making junk from shells and silver as keepsakes.

Idaho P. C. Murphy State Penitentiary Murphy Pat

Disabled Fresno man becomes expert airplane pilot

A railroad accident deprived Loxta Co. Thornton of Fresno of both arms. Despite the handicap he has become an expert aviator and has been recommended to the Aero Club as printed a license.

Loxta Co Thornton Fresno Cal Aero Club

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