Local Notices and Personal News From Madison Indiana
Community notes from Madison detail births and hospital visits, military training camp arrivals, and local residents facing legal and employment matters. Reports include a newborn son to Mr and Mrs Chirence Yancey, a homecoming by Henry Heitz, and Adele Mullen returning from Cincinnati. Also mentioned are Lieut George Simpson’s visit, a fractured lip treatment for Mrs Sarah Ann Lawler, and various others connected to Postmaster John Bolawler and local businesses. A navy enlistment and court bond news appear among the regional updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mro
Chirence Yancey
China
Henry Heitz
Shelby Township
Philo
Adele Mullen
Cincinnati
John J. Mullen
George Simpson
Fort Harrison
Sarah Ann Lawler
John Bo Lawler
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Mok Carroll
West Third Street
Kings Daughters’ Hospital
Thomas N. Stephanus
Third Phsteet Appeal Board
Indianapolis
Benpunas
Hoddridge
Hannover
W.W. Lagan
Joseph Mechling
Bouter
Pia
County Commissioners Debate County Support and Funding Plans
County officials discuss defense funding and county aid, with requests for E710 for use of the county ark. The committee expresses confusion and seeks approval details amid unclear phrasing and disrupted text.
Multia meeting forms early NCO corps in Carroll Co
The initial meeting of the militia last evening produced acceptable results with a temporary NCO cadre. Appointments include 1st Sgt Jesse Hell Supply Sgt Arch or Duty Sgt BanostaeerGeorge Hill Leo Yankes John A Nail Trumpeter Wim foocres and Corporals W R Schioatter Fred C Denny Joseph Kellesett Everett Furnish Frank Brittard William Johnson Jr The next drill is set for Tuesday night Dec 11 with expectation of full attendance. Also a marriage in Carroll Co Ky as Baley Aldridge blacksmith of English wed Miss Alice Yarber of Carrollton at the clerk's office by Squire Stuart., immediately depart for their wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mualtia
Acta
Jesse Hell
Ar Ho
Banostaeer
George Hill
Leo Yankes
John A. Nail
Wim
Foocres
W. R. Schioatter
Fred C. Denny
Joseph Kellesett
Everett Furnish
Frank Brittard
William Johnson, Jr
Carroll Co
Baley Aldridge
Alice Yarber
Carrulton
Squire Stuart
Mrs. Aldridge
Flora Ellsworth dies after surgery in Chicago notice
Mr Herbert Flora of this city received a telegram announcing the death of Flora Ellsworth Flora in Chicago after a surgical operation. Remains arrive tomorrow likely by noon train. He was 60 years old, native here, survived by a brother, sister, and another brother in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Flora
Tis Heather
Ellsworth Feduora
Caicagra
Agra
Roomie
Tharry
Flora
Chistian
Fredericks Otoater
Oo Franklin
Mee
Herbert Plera
Thos City
Mar
Charence Flora
Olnoiver Lack
Marseilie
Seed corn distribution urged by local officials
Mrod Bo Moore notes three class work efforts in crop planting and urges farmers to obtain seed from named men for early distribution. A list of seed distributors includes Shack, Hanover, Madison, Kent, and others, with emphasis on drying storage and sharing seed for future crops. The article calls for reporting unidentified good seed to Prof Doddridge and for community support to expand local seed distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Moore
Caupty Ae
Sonia Cindy
Phe
Wraigserf
Kk. Craig
Hanover
Stiver
Madison
Douglass
Henry Kouseh
Mo Buchanan
Jies Richardson
Com
Jones
Kent
Willsa Kleppfer
Otto Hasfurter
S. Wacy
Mrr. Moore
Benjamin Dodridyre
Grauiun
Deaters
Nealy Aiye
Grange No 2 Elects Officers At Antioch Hall
Jefferson Poon and Grange No 2 met at Antioch Popo hall to elect officers for the coming year. The session was enthusiastic with all present reporting a good time. Officers chosen include Master Jacob Gassett Overseer Charles Schmidhap Lecturer Emma Bennett Steward Peter Wapner Assistant Steward Morris Buchanan Chaplain Anna Jones Treasurer George Schuman Secretary W D Jones Gate Keeper Russell Kewell Ceres Mrs Peter Wagner Pomona Mrs Mary Fewell Flora Mrs Charles Schmidlap Lady Assistant Miss Lottie Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Poon
Grange No 2
Antioch
Popo
Jacob Gassett
Charles Schmidhap
Emma Bennett
Peter Wapner
Morris Buchanan
Anna Jones
George Schuman
W. D. Jones
Russell Kewell
Ceres
Peter Wagner
Pomona
Mary Fewell
Flora
Charles Schmidlap
Lottie Lyons
Model City Planned by Cotton Goods Company
The Cotton Goods Company, with offices in New York and a $1 million plant in Passaic New Jersey, has purchased 800 acres comprising Allwood village near Passaic and will build a model industrial city. A thousand workers will move from the Passaic plant which will be abandoned as the new city of about 3,600 people rises with 1000 cottages, a hospital, library, school, and meeting hall. twenty homes for superintendents will be built and sold on monthly payments. Social welfare leaders, architects, and industrial officials advise the mill president on this progressive project noted for its tax benefits and modern welfare facilities already in use at the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Milion Dollar
Passaic
N. J
Allwood
Pagaalc
Flana
Hta
Use Of Leisure Time A Factor In Success
An article notes employers now ask applicants to reveal how they spend leisure time. It argues that how a worker uses after hours and holidays affects efficiency and steadiness, impacting performance in any job.
How to Save a Billion a Year
A garbled discussion explores economic savings and policy leverage to cut costs for the government and businesses. It references Verdant policy aims, labor markets, and capital shifts, noting tensions between spending restraint and growth incentives.
Problems in human engineering by Thomas Edison
Edison predicts future focus on human engineering, calling for vocational education guidance and well run employment departments to ensure worker happiness and growth as industrial prosperity foundations are laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Adison
Industrial Conservation
New York
Need for Loyal Workers in War Effort
A call from Industrial Conservation in New York urging loyal American workers to give their best efforts to support the war. It warns against policies of leaders that conflict with workers own conscience and reason, stressing duty to avoid hindering government war aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Conservation
New York
Industrial Conservation and Work Efficiency
The passage argues that misused leisure hours disrupt effort by dulling minds and unsteady hands. It notes the interval between 6 P.M. and 6 A.M. plus holidays and Sundays affects worker efficiency. It also reflects that older workers know more than they admit.
Halifax Disaster Death Toll Mounts In Aftermath
Halifax reports at least 3000 lives lost after the disaster as police work to identify bodies and relatives. Red Cross trains arrive from Boston and New York while relief workers continue through the night. The ruined city area spans three square miles with widespread destruction and property damage estimated up to 10 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N. S
Red Cross
Boston
New Yok
Germany presses to win on Italian front in winter assault
London reports a supreme German effort on the Italian front as Austro German forces again press a heavy attack to break through. Italian commanders claim the line will hold despite costly gains by the invaders. The Bourlon sector sees continued cannonading as British withdrawal on Cambrai aims to erase a bulge. Major General Tasker Bliss visits the front amid talk of heavy winter fighting and a February German push. Berlin claims Teutonic forces stormed Monte Sinemel and took 4,000 prisoners.
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London
Germany
Teutonic
Cambrai
Bourlon
Tasker Bliss
United States Army
Clemenceau
France
County Commissioners Adjourn and Schedule December Meeting
The county board adjourned on Wednesday afternoon and plans a December 17 session to set contracts for county office stationery and supplies. No action was taken on Saluda township road petitions. Henry Kohl was named school fund appraiser to fill J. H. Elliott’s vacancy after 27 years. James H. Smith A. B. Holcraft and J. R. Thomas were appointed engineer and viewers for Hanover road improvements. Dr. O. A. Turner was named county physician and Dr. W. R. Green was chosen for county house inmates. The board seeks five hundred dollars from county council for the County Council of Defense in January. Attorney E. S. Roberts acted as county attorney in Lieut. Harry Cope’s absence at Hattiesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saluda Township
W. C. Dawson
W. C. Scott
Henry Kohl
J. H. Elliott
County Council of Defense
E.S. Roberts
Harry Cope
Battery E
Hattiesburg
Hypoferrin Health Tonic Promises Vitality And Youth
The ad extols Hypoferrin as a potent tonic to restore health and strength. It claims to invigorate nerves and stomach, improve blood with lecithin and ten ofeptonate, and renew vigor for men and women through science backed by physicians.
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Jesing Ts Jos
Emranee
Baoyar
Cig UD
Atuy
Mot
Don
Per
USA
Otterer
Nature
Community Notes From Stony Point and Nearby
Stony Point residents share visits with the Requets Hilberts and Kidwells. Neighbors mourn the Wallilee move to Big Creek. Local families report baptisms, corn husking trips, bantam purchases and a runaway horse incident without injuries.
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Madison Herald
1A Herald Company
Ontil Kest
Main Street
Ind
Demember
Nathan Worrews
Wert
Ada
Sulzer
Thomas C Purser
Signal Corps
Indianapolia
Turner
Laella Turner
Heyal
Kentucky Military Academy
Decal Penney Lenis Lines
Russell Wescey
Padiinapolis
Wooley
Unis
Miny
Cau
Matec
Mayo
Phan
Viinrstad
Yarber-Aldridge
Ellsworth I
Madiso Ian
Chicago
Orae Parker
Jtw
St Louis Yeatrday
This Cor
Crosse Fou
Ste
Chadaiti
Ora
George
Willeatio
Bea
Bela Oh
Wwe Roe
Poithateoale
Jon
Willan Bersch
Bruster
United States
War Trade Board
Indiana
People of
Russia
AVON
Jefferson County
Mao
Purdue University
Cotton Goods Company
Industrial Consecration
Bette
Laooer
Gavin Capital
Sara Edleon
Bliss
Berlin
Monte Sinemel
War Office
Army
U. S
Navy
Stony Point
Wm. Heitz
Fern
Wirt
M. Requet
Elmer Lothspeich
Ruth Marie
Ben Ashley
J. Steinburger
Martha
Theo Hilbert
Geo. Wallilee
Big Creek
North Madison
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