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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
1
The article argues that farming overworks in summer and underutilizes winter. It suggests moving some summer tasks into winter to spread labor evenly. With moderation year round, farming becomes more enjoyable and profitable.
The report from the commissioner of internal revenue shows Indiana has sixty six millionaires and several near millionaires based on a 5 percent investment income rule and $50 000 average income on a $1 000 000 base. It lists 5 578 taxable incomes with ranges from 38 000 to 500 000 and notes a single earner past 400 000 a year.
Peter J. Lux of Shelby County wins the grand champion sweepstakes of the world for the finest ears of white corn and $500 gold at the national corn show in Columbus Missouri Frank Lux of Indianapolis confirms the victory Indiana earns two more prizes John Vogle of Bartholomew County nets $100 for the finest 100 ears and John A. Stainbrook of Johnson County $100 for the best single ear Washington report notes June 7 preferred for the Republican National Convention by the call committee.
Reports from London and Athens describe the Balkan political crisis intensifying Greece must decide. Allies claim to pursue sea action while Greece faces a commercial blockade from the Entente and demands explanations for concessions to allied troops.
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Anderson were in Versailles on business last Tuesday. Earl Lurber returned home from Indianapolis Friday. James Anderson visited Du Pont last Friday and Madison Wednesday with daughter Ida. Harley Spann family and Mrs. Rochat with two children visited Middlefork relatives on Thursday and Friday. Lan Johnson came home from Westport last Saturday. Mrs. N J Van Antwerp and grandchildren Thelma and Austin Donovan spent a few days with Henry Dilk of Big Creek in Madison last Thursday on business. Mrs 5 L Rochat visited Dupont last Tuesday. Calvin Shaddy husking corn in White Co returned home Thursday. Dave Cripe and Grover Adams returned from Illinois where they had been husking.
A coroner's jury rules tight shoes caused Sedwick W. Vogan’s blistering infection and gangrene while visiting the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. He bought tight footwear that pinched his feet leading to fatal complications.
Indianapolis December 14. U S District Attorney Frank C Daily informs Senators Shively and Kern he will resign once a successor is chosen. A partnership offer in a local firm is believed to be the reason.
Atlas Michigan hosts five generations living under one roof. The Macomber family spans ages from nine-three years to seven months with Mrs Joli Macomber and Mrs Margaret McCandlish among the elders. The elder Mrs McCandlish, born in Scotland, moved to America in 1862 and married John McCandlish. they settled near Atlas, Michigan after arriving in 1881.
Plodding OCR reads outline of scientific methods proposed to aid prisoners at correction facilities. Proposals emphasize medical and social science input to reform miscreants, with clinicians and specialists advising on inmate care and rehabilitation programs.
One ninth of country churches have been abandoned and many are not growing. A national commission on Church and Country Life notes most churches serve 40 percent of rural populations and urges making churches the social centers with ministers leading in diverse community roles. The Ohio survey is praised as thorough, with reforms planned nationwide to boost roads farming health education and recreation and observe holidays to strengthen church life.
Washington December 1 Representative Buchanan charges U S District Attorney Snowden Marshall with high crimes and misdemeanors for bias in neutrality prosecutions in New York. He alleges neglect of guilty men and defaming good people. matter referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
Atlantic Seaboard rocked by Monday storm causing an estimated 8250000 in property damage. Railroads and telegraph and telephone lines suffered disruptions across the region. Ed Friedersdorf near Grammar sold cattle to W H Miller of Madison as Miller shifts from heifers to Shorthorns. one cow brought a high price. Columbus Republican.
State of Indiana Jefferson County Tasik Jefferson County. Louise Wagener sues Fred C Wagener for divorce in the Jefferson Circuit Court January term 1916. On December 6 1915 the plaintiff filed the complaint and an affidavit. Fred C Wagener a non resident is a necessary party and must appear by February 8 1916 otherwise judgment will be rendered. Clerk Edw M Prenatt Madison December 6 1915.
State of Indiana Jefferson County shows Wash Sampson vs Effie E. Sampson for divorce. On December 3 1915 the plaintiff filed his complaint and Effie E. Sampson is notified to appear January 10 at Madison court. Clerk J C C records indicate non resident defendant and need to appear.
Three are dead and many injured after an early morning fire at a Grand avenue rooming house. The blaze disrupted residents and prompted emergency response as investigators search for the cause.
Jefferson County Indiana grants order to sell decedent Margaret Barrett estate where administrator Thomas B. McGregor seeks court approval. Named defendants include Elizabeth Warrick and many Barrett heirs in proceedings set for January 10, 1916 in Madison Circuit Court.
Petersburg Ind Dec 11 Mrs George Loveless 63 died at her home west of town last night. She and her husband married forty three years ago this March by Rev J W Richardson Baptist minister. Eight children survived and the youngest daughter Miss Ruby married Virgil Colvin just hours before her mother’s collapse. Mrs Loveless wished to die in peace as she had seen all her children marry. The funeral was preached by Mr Richardson.
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