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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
2
Turbulent court action and Shriner ceremony notes
The report mentions Harold Benjamin Lars in Madison as part of Shriner initiatory exercises and lists a Circuit Court case where J J Henley sues Graham township residents for divorce amid allegations of cruel treatment. Sheriff and custody matters are noted along with a distant reference to a theater and private matters involving individuals named Bear and Baynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Henley
Graham Township
Virgian Hentey
Creare Shanrie
Gen
Ted Tence
Seed Corn Campaign In Jefferson County New Wei
Seed corn drive headlines Jefferson County New Wei as officials push farmers to plant drought resistant varieties. Local leaders urge timely sowing amid scarce rainfall and rising prices, with organizers calling for community support and record-keeping.
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Jefferson County
New Wei
Local Lawmakers Debate War Department Regulations on Appointment
A draft discusses War Department rules for appointing three lawyers and a fourth assister for cases in Assorted Matters. The article mentions seed supply concerns for farmers, farmer cooperatives, and officials named across counties, with references to propositions and appointments for seed distribution and board guidelines.
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War Department
Govemeat Wy Leytal Nulvisons
Onestaf
Bob Pitier
Snow and street works amid Christmas snow in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Post notes heavy snowfall with shovels and snow removal efforts at Wood and Poaiptos avenues, streets drifted over two feet. It reports Mass at St Michael's for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and mentions Lieut. and Mrs. George Simpson traveling to Louisville after a visit with local residents.
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Dongein
Maehines
Severa
St. Michael’s Church
Farm land sales near Madison feature several transfers
News notes indicate several farm real estate deals around Madison and Brooksburg. Transactions include A Ayier and sons of Prestonvale Ky acquiring 125 acres near Man Vane for 10250 dollars, and Otto Adams purchasing 100 acres on Ky Ridge for 4000 dollars. Additional parcels and price terms are listed for regional farmers and landowners.
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Bates
Bedotesy
Brooksbury
Brooksburg
Man- Vane
Doo A. Ayier and Sons
Meo Pred Glass Articles On DeLaval Apher Setup
Mr Fred Glass received a DeLaval apher from the factory last Tuesday and set it up yesterday. Authorities say the device, a steam driven clarifier, removes sediment and must be used with pasteurization to ensure milk safety by eliminating foreign matter and microscopic bacteria. A public invitation urged inspection of the apparatus and pasteurizer at the plant as it arrives from the factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santary
Woosh
Fae Tory
British Forces in Italy Advance Amid Ypres Thread
Fragmentary OCR text describes British units under General Phimer and General Diaz operating on the Po front with plans to advance. Mentions Italian commands, trench explosions near Ypres, and a tense period around July with troops responding to German actions.
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Herer
Phimer
Kcb
Gereral Diaz
Ypresian
Local War Service and Travel Notes from Madison
In Madison on December 10, Wallace McKeand and Albert Hummel enlisted in the aviation corps and will begin training soon. Sergt. A. Earhardt returns to Camp Sherman, Ohio after furlough. Midshipman Walter Mundt Jr. of the Vermont visits home on furlough. his aunt Jennie Shaughnessy hears of his death in Cleveland. Trade and travel updates include Dewy Green from Manville returning from Strader TL. Otto Weitz and wife from Cincinnati visiting, and Henry Schneider en route to Indianapolis to enlist as an electrician. Prisoners from the Greencastle farm repaired Cragmont spur track, then returned to the farm. the work quality and employment were noted as satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace McKeand
Albert Hummel
Aviation Corps
Sergt
A. Earhardt
Kent
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Dewy Green
Manville
Strader
Jennie Shaughnessy
Michigan Road
Cleveland
Walter Mundt, Jr
U.S. S
Vermont
Walter Mundt
Otto Weitz
Cincinnati
Wirt
Henry Schneider
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Cragmont
Coburn Pratt
Colder Than Any December Record Warns Of Snow
Weather observer Miss Cooperider reports the coldest December on record with a low of 5 below and a high of 7 below, continuing a trend of extreme cold. Snow totals climb past previous Decembers as October also records unusually cold temperatures for the era.
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Miss Cooperider
Former Madison Resident Dies in Fort Smith
Mrs. John A. Zuck received notice of the death of Paul C. Hendricks of Fort Smith Arkansas at about age sixty. Born in Madison he was a former longtime resident and son of Paul Hendricks Sr. He served as circuit court stenographer in Fort Smith until his health failed. Funeral is planned for next Saturday in Indianapolis.
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John A. Zuck
Paul C. Hendricks
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Hendricks
Madison
Paul Hendricks
Ft. Smith
Indianapolis
President Wilson拒 refuses pardon for former police chief
President Wilson declined to pardon Samuel V. Perrott former Indianapolis Chief of Police convicted in July of election law violations He faces four year prison term and a $1000 fine and will start his sentence December 11 as remaining respites expire A light unrelated closing line about a camel appears in the report
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Washington
Wilson
Samuel V. Perrott
Indianapolis
River Frozen Shuts River Trade and Boat Traffic
At nine this morning the river was completely frozen trapping boats and foreshadowing a quiet winter for merchants. Trade from the other side will drop while tobaccos growers may delay shipments or move product overland if they wish to sell now.
Deputy Cassidy Killed in Deer Hunt Near Lula Miss
Martinsville Indiana deputy game warden B V Cassidy was shot and killed during a deer hunt at Eugene Shireman’s plantation near Lula Mississippi. The shooter was Phares Beturk of this city, manager of Citizens Automobile Co. The hunting party included Eugene Shireman Charles Stive mar Harry Beeork Hendricks William Roemer and Cassidy, a chief deputy game warden for southern Indiana known in Madison and nearby. Details are incomplete and mournful reactions follow among local residents.
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Martinsville
Ind
Cassidy
Dasner
Jud
Eugene C. Shireman
Tadtina
Lula
Miss
Phares Beturk
Beturk
Citizens’ Automobile Company
Mr. Cassidy
Indias
Hoo
Madison
Jasmer
Peter Graley
Trial of Men After Hold Up at Huntley Store
A series of incidents tied to last Thursday night hold up of David Huntley on East Second Street shows police urgency before suspects left the city for Cincinnati. Bruce, Gale, Tom Gray, and James Price were bound over to the Circuit Court on robbery and grand larceny charges. The War Department has designated Santa Clara University in Colorado as a reserve officers training camp. No man is tall enough to be above neighborly criticism.
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David Huntley
East Second Street
Cincinnati
Strong
Sauley
West Main Street
Kent
Merrill
The
War Department
University of Santa Clara
Colorado
Madison News Briefs From Main Street To Rail Passages
Mr Noah Puller traveled by morning train to Louisville as a business passenger. A marriage license was issued for Wallace C. Mc Keand and Mildred Bertha Hummel. Ruby A. Miles, 25, of Bedford Kentucky, enlisted in the Engineer Corps and left for Indianapolis. Herman McMinds returned home to Elwood after a visit. Howard Pogue sustained wrist cuts in a fall at Hotel Jefferson. Edmond Allen, 73, was shipped to Brazil from Craismont. Charles FE. Quail, 26, enlisted in aviation service and left for Fort Harrison. Captain Laidley added four cables to the wharfboat to guard against ice damage. Thomas and Gale Gray and James Price bound over for robbers and grand larceny in 500 each. Bruce Gray bound over for part in round-up. Streetcar tracks cleared. weather hampers schedule. William Jones returned from a hunting trip. Mrs. John Boyd released from Denny Sanitarium to go home in Nab. Mr. Boyd and wife also rode home on the morning train.
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Wallace C. McKeand
Mildred Bertha Hummel
Ruby A. Miles
Bedford
Thompson
Engineer Corps
Indianapolis
Herman McMinds
Elwood
Howard Pogue
Jefferson
Tlaich
Edmond Allen
Brazil
Allen
Craismont
Charles FE. Quail
Aviation
Stpral Corps
William Thompson
Fort Harrison
Quail
Captain Laidley
Damyper
Squire Stuart
Thomas
Gale Gray
James Price
Bruce Gray
William Jones
Jones
John Boyd
Denny Sanitarium
Nabb
Boyd
Red Cross Plans Xmas Membership Drive Across Jefferson County
The Red Cross outlines a December 17 to Christmas Eve membership drive aiming to swell national members from 5,000,000 to 15,000,000. Jefferson County seeks 2,200 members to 4,500, with service flags, family cross symbols, star markers for enrolling families, and neatly designed membership cards as gifts.
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The
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Germany
Jefferson County
Slick Scheme Over Finances Tumbled by Bank Officers
Chicago authorities issued warrants for Anthony Zalataris and a youth known as John Doe after a $40,000 shortage at the State Bank of Chicago. The men allegedly used a clever scheme in the savings department, with one gaining access and the other depositing $100 and $10,100 to create a false ledger entry. A teller paid out $40,000 in cash before the discrepancy was found. the pair were captured but escaped while investigators debated procedures.
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Chicago
State Bank of Chicago
Anthony Zalataris
John Doe
Indiana delegation set to back woman suffrage and prohibition
Washington reports that all Indiana members of Congress expect to vote for both woman suffrage and national prohibition, with Rep Moores likely opposing. Dixon Barnhart Cox Democrats previously opposed prohibition now favor it. Senators New and Watson will back suffrage if possible.
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Washington
Indiana
Moores
Dixon, Barnhart and
Cox
New and
Watson
Red Cross Headquarters At 106 Main Street
Red Cross plans to locate its headquarters in the Madison Insurance building by week’s end. Members can join and handle Red Cross business at 106 Main Street near the Herald Office. The drive runs from December 17 to Christmas, urging rural residents to join and support the cause.
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Red Cross
Madison Insurance Company
Grand Army of Co-Workers
Main Street
Pasite
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