Local and area obituary and society notes
Sherlock is jailed on a grand jury petit offense charge. Mrs. W. W. Millar returns from Cincinnati. C. Teaghland, prominent Scott county farmer, will work with organizations to distribute aid to farmers. News of births and visits among families in Rushville and Greensburg. Mary Powell’s daughter Miss Lucille Crume visits Madison branch. Condolences for Mrs. Conway as she improves. Virgil Rechards, 70, dies at King’s Daughters Hospital in Vevay. Howard Marvin Phillips, infant son of Carl and Mrs. Phillips, dies in Cincinnati and is buried in Kent, with family sympathy.
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Mre. C. Cteaghland
Scott County
Lulu DeMoss
Settle Commercal Colleges
Greensburg
Madison
Settle Commercial Colleges
Mroo
Louis Sulzer
Mircus Ro Sulzer
Louisville
Charles Conway
Sulzer
Virgil Rechards
King’s Dinghers Hospital
Vevay
Schneider
Howard Marvin Phillips
Carl Philips
Cincinati
Phillips
Edward Coppess
Kent
Christmas Tree Fund Drive At City Hall With Santa
Donations continue to Emma Scott Circle for municipal Christmas tree at city hall on Christmas day. Santa Claus will hand out gifts and a short program is planned. More funds and various donations are urged, with Mrs William G. Riedel and Circle girls coordinating.
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Emma Scott Circle
Santa Claus
Cilden
Culea
William G. Riedel
Tobacco sales at Planters warehouse steady with good prices
Tobacco flow into the Planters warehouse remains steady as daily sales continue. Prices range from 2 4 to 6 cents for better grades and overall sales are satisfactory with few rejections as new tobacco arrives.
Washington Signs Pacific Peace Treaty Ending Anglo-Japanese Pact
The treaty to replace the Anglo-Japanese alliance was signed by representatives of four major Pacific powers in Washington. President Harding plans to send it to the Senate soon, with officials predicting quick Senate action, though the White House notes possible delay as negotiations proceed.
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Washington
Pacific
Harding
Senate
Hughes
White House
Japan Gains Most From Armament Talks Says Senators
Senators Robinson and Querman among others assert Japan has secured the most from the four power treaty and Yap agreement. They argue Versailles influences the current conference and the League of Nations reflects in its decisions. They note Java had one protector under the Anglo Japanese pact, while three now promise to shield her from oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Robinson
Quermnan
Versailles
League of Nations
Javan
German Indemnity Loan Reported With Allied Approval
Paris dispatches say a one billion dollar loan guaranteed by all German customs and bearing 7 percent interest may be issued with Allied approval to aid Germany in paying indemnities. The interallied reparations commission reportedly authorized the loan.
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Paris
Germany
Earls Sister Turns Dairy Farmer Near Whiteley Hey
Lady Victoria Murray, fourth sister of the Earl of Dranmere, has transformed dairy farming from hobby to business. Her Whiteley Hey farm houses 110 shorthorn dairy cows producing about 10000 gallons of milk this year, with poultry operations shipping 100000 eggs to markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Murray
Earl of Dranmere
Whiteley Hey
Byimetorfrock
Protest Kaiser Expense Drives Dutch Parliament Debate
In The Hague social democrats criticized Britain expenses to guard the former German emperor. A parliament member attacked the outlay in a party speech and threatened to depose the government over the issue. He noted the Kaiser called a deserter and sent a telegram to Prince Eitel Friedrich about comrades who had not been beaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Holland
Parlianent
Eitel Friedrich
Germany
City woman finds diamond in chicken gizzard
Mrs George L MAL Ler of Ctreleville, Go, cut into a chicken gizzard and found a sparkling stone. She took it to a jeweler who valued the diamond at 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctreleville, Go
George L. Maller
Shea
New Pacific Treaty Needs League Backing for US Action
Washington reports the Pacific treaty must gain League of Nations approval to be binding on Britain France and Japan. The United States would enter via the league's back door with backing from Democratic Senators including Robinson and Overman who retain Wilson era league views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
League of Nations
Great Britain
France
Japan
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Robinson, Overman
Secret settlement ends Yap Island controversy
Secretary Hughes announced a private settlement between the United States and Japan regarding the Island of Yap. The agreement addresses all Pacifi mandated islands and follows disputes involving Japan and the League of Nations.
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Yap
United States
Japan
Washington
League of Nations
Hughes
Liquor Heist Reported in New Orleans Police Catch 100000 Stolen
Police announce the seizure of 100000 dollars worth of liquor stolen in New Orleans. An alert officer foiled the heist at a teetered boat, with investigators tracing the value to the incident.
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New Orleans
Dee
Death of Mrs William Schiffendecker in Indianapolis
Friends in Madison report the death at her Indianapolis home Saturday night after pneumonia. She was about 75 and survived by her husband and many children including Mrs Anna Craig of this city who went to Indianapolis recently. Funeral and burial are planned in Indianapolis.
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Madison
William Schiffendecker
Indianapolis
Garfield Vaughn
Louisville
Morris Chapel
J. H W. Drennen
Brooksbury
Herman Vaughn
East Second Street
Samuel Marshal
Chicago
Ada Garrar
Jackson, Tenn
AJ. Hoje
George Ro King
Vaughn
Messrs
Louis Scherry
Edward Krieper
Edward Nordeldonk
Virgil Johnson
Leo Joyce
Nicholas Roberts
Morris Chapel Cemetery
Labor Chief Urges End to Industry Warfare
Milwaukee December 13 Secretary of Labor Davis appealed for workers to stop battles in industry and push disarmament. He warned strikes and lockouts hurt all, urging conciliation as the path to better wages and conditions and a united labor and management effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Milwaukee
Workers of America
Washington
America
Morse to Answer Charges by Returning to Washington
New York December 12 Charles Morse who was asked to return from Havre by the Attorney General arrived today on the liner Paris and said he would go to Washington this afternoon to answer any charges the government may lodge against him at any place or any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Morse
Havre
Paris
Washington
Irish bishops decline treaty ratification seek prayer guidance
In Dublin the Irish Roman Catholic Bishops announced they would not recommend ratifying the treaty. They issued a statement urging the public to pray for guidance on the Sinn Fein Parliament.
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Ireland
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Eight Die In House Fire Near Woodward Avenue Detroit
A two story house two and a half miles west of Woodward Avenue on the ten mile road burned to the ground killing eight, possibly nine, persons. The father and four children died, three other children of the dead man's wife's sister were critically burned and details on their names were not learned.
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Detroit
Woodward Avenue
Ten Mile Road
Veterans’ adjusted compensation bill promised in nine days
Indianapolis reports a nine day enactment timeline for an adjusted World War veterans compensation bill. National Commander Hanford MacNider says Senators McCumber and Fordney assured this in Washington via telegram to Legion HQ. Also notes Barbershop upgrades at 325 Mulberry Street draw attention, and Mrs. Anna A Ryon of Rushville dies at Cragmont with remains sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hanford MacNider
The
American Legion
McCumber
Fordney
Washington
MacNider
Legion
Withdraws Shake Up Speakership Race In Indiana
Indianapolis reports Jacob Mil tenberger withdrew from the Speakership race today citing illness and a death in his family leaving Representative Smith as the sole noted avowed candidate for tomorrow's special legislative session. Otto Fifield is listed as a dark horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jacob Miltenberger
Representative Smith
Otto Fifield
Settle Denies Madison relocation rumors and Vevar plans
Prof H Settle of Greensburg disputes Midson circulation reports claiming the Madison school will move to Vevar. He plans to open a school in Vevay at year end but says it will not affect Madison. Henry Franklin Glover aged eight buried in Springdale after funeral at Norma Young home. Three youths fined for assault on Gale Perry. Jesse Holwager renovates 323 Mulberry street building, owned by A M Thompson, with steel ceiling, plate glass front, modernizing all floors. completion expected after new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Settle
Greensbury
Settle Commercial Colleges
the Herald
Midson
Madison
Vevar
Settle
Vevay
Henry Franklin Glover
Norma Young
North Madison
Springdale Cemetery
Charles Simpson
Peter Hall
Sherley Hatchell
Squire Hafley
Gale Perry
Simpson
Jesse Holwager
Mulberry Street
A. M. Thompson
Fairmount
Holwayer
Japanese Premier Seeks U.S. Japan Accord Hope
Visionary Premier Vieceant fokabashhi told the International News Service that a four power agreement could yield complete understanding between the United States and Japan. The press, however, generally views the move with suspicion and unfriendly tones.
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Tok
United States
Japan
Vieceant Fokabashhi
Amazon fury halts miners as 500 women pressure coalfield
In Pittsburgh Kansas on December 13 a 500 member women drive by the Human Welfare League sways the Kansas coal field, forcing miners to quit. Solicitors Ed G. Davis C. E. Williams and Walton Hampton urge donations to fund welfare work aiding the utterly helpless in the community.
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Amazon
Kansas
Pittsburgh
Ed G. Davis
C. E. Williams
Walton Hampton
League
A Good Player Piano Brings Cheer for Christmas
A confident pitch extols piano music at home as entertainment and morale booster. The text promotes a player piano as a constant, family friendly source of merriment and culture, urging contact for discussion.
Hosiery Sales Pitch Seeks Home Workers in Norristown
N T Drake seeks men or women to take orders among friends and neighbors for a guaranteed hosiery line for men women and children. Earn 75 cents an hour as a spare term or 36 dollars weekly full-time. No experience needed. Write International Stocking Mills Norristown Pa.
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International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Ford Touring Car 1920 Model for Sale
For sale a 1920 Ford Touring Car with electric lights and starter. Used about one month. Priced at $300. Inquiries to Clara Born at 122 Michigan Road.
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Clara
Michigan Road
Helen Francisco Heads to Wirt for Farm Visit
Miss Helen Francisco departed on the morning train bound for Wirt to spend several days visiting the Francisco farm and checking on family affairs.
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Helen Francisco
Wirt
Francisco Farm
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Pinte
William Bersch
North Walnut Street
Roscoe Crume
Payton, Ohio
Municipal Christmas Tree Fund
Tobacco Market
Hambone
Earl
Kaiser
Gizzard
Eaters League of Nations
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HR Co
Pmpire
Mn Mousley
Turkey
Kat
Mr. Mousley
Murmora Sea
Ben Fisk
Fisk
Anna A Ryon
J. M. Ryon
Cragmont
Burley
Jefferson County
Daniel Rogers
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Co-operative Association
Court House
Mr. Rovers
J. 2. Masters
Jennings County
Charles Danner
Switzerkind County
Delbert W. Bekins
Rush County
EP Ocheck
Kesing Sun
Tochoa
Homdten County
Ohio
Bexngton
Troo Viock
Human Welfare League
Meyer
N. T. Drake
Russia
S. & H. Stamps
Hertz’s
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