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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
2
A weekly edition reprints a critical pamphlet on President Wilson with praise and cautions. It notes the editor’s belief in a steady leader during perilous times and underscores the call for clear war craft totals and precise taxation, while discussing neutral rights and anti hyphenation concerns.
The Farmer's Guide condemns merchants who claim they can sell cheaper by not advertising. It notes that legit merchants spend about one percent of gross income on publicity and that newspaper publicity is the most effective method. Consumers should question claims of saving through non advertising.
Joseph M. Lawlis, a farmer from Columbuag Indiana, sues John W. Hubbard and Macy Hubbard for 10000 damages claiming they set fire May 2 1914 that destroyed an eight room two story dwelling valued at 4000 and damaged other buildings and personal property. Hubbard couple arrested on arson charge. Macy Hubbard pleaded insanity later deemed sane and returned home.
In Columbus Indiana on December 10 a rabid dog attacked eleven year old Louise Dickman and Mrs John Watson. The dog's owner then killed the animal by grabbing it and stomping it to death. No further injuries reported.
The Manville Church Community Association held an oyster and ice cream supper at Red Men’s hall drawing two to three hundred attendees. Proceeds fund lower-ball equipment and winter social events under Rev. Ora Cox and manager Will E B Rogers plans to establish the organization with regular Friday meetings and farmer interest.
Progressive attorneys Edward R. Lewis Willits A. Bastian and Elias D. Salsbury filed their brief with the Indiana Supreme Court. They argue Section 18 and Section 10, the latter requiring party declaration, uphold the law despite Republican challenges and fear of cross party intrusion into Progressive primaries.
Hugh Miller resigns from the Republican bid for United States Senate citing health advice from specialists at Saranac Lake New York. The move alters the field leaving Goodrich to decide alliances with Arthur Robinson or Walter Olds while London reports two British steamers Pinegrove and Orteric sunk by submarines with crews saved.
Mrs Gertrude Carey Jameson 63 widow of Dr Henry P Jameson president of the board of park commissioners died at her home 962 North Pennsylvani a text after an illness extending over several months. She had suffered from hardening of the arteries since July. Death was unexpected. Cincinnati Cincinnati News.
The Brownstown Banner reports Thomas A. Edison warned that the burning paper wrap of cigarettes forms acrolein, which violently affects the brain’s nerve center and causes rapid, permanent degeneration in boys. He states he employs no one who smokes.
Washington reports that despite motor transport growth the mule remains in demand in the military service. The old army institution is likely to survive time as Maud the mule continues to test her bray against motor sounds, symbolizing persistence of traditional cavalry logistics.
Secretary Garrison released a national defense report from the War College Division urging 1 500 000 fully and partly trained men as essential to defend the continental United States from attack. The findings accompany his annual report.
Madison woman Mrs J O Kamen of 716 N Jefferson St reports kidney trouble symptoms with back pain improved after a few doses and two boxes cured her. Doan's Kidney Pills priced 50c are sold at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors.
Franklin Indiana reports improvement in the diphtheria outbreak. Dr L L Whitesides says on December 2 there were six genuine cases, twenty five carriers and forty seven suspects with sixty eight homes under quarantine. By December 9 there are three genuine cases convalescing seven positive carriers and one suspect.
Terre Haute Indiana December 11 A Terre Haute House clerk William Owens faced a charge for shaking a dice box with patrons The jury of business men returned a unanimous acquittal after one ballot declaring that shaking the box is not gambling in city court
In Jeffersonville the case of Ethel Johnson against the estate of Eliza Johnson for 1387.25 was settled in circuit court with a verdict for the full amount after a brief jury deliberation. The sole witness was Miss Johnson and no arguments were heard.
Four deep wells at the waterworks underwent a noon test with a combined production near 1.08 million gallons per day. Each well averaged about 270 gallons per minute, with minimal sand in the output, and improvements expected as stratum tributaries open over ten days to two weeks.
Contractor Johnson outlines a staged plan to expand wells for a water supply. If river levels stay below typical, four wells may be used with river valve closed. Various tests show pumping rates from two to four wells with river water mixed or river-only, aiming to secure sufficient volume and improve plant management.
Obituary notices the death of John M. Vawter who died yesterday at his home in Indianapolis. He was a civil war veteran and member of the 10th Cavalry born in Monroe township. He leaves a wife and two grown children Mrs. Jennie Johnson and Mrs. Charles Irwin. Funeral and burial will be in Indianapolis with relatives traveling from this area.
More evidence of hard times showed in Indianapolis as a business block near Washington and Pennsylvania streets sold for 800000 after three years at 600000. The building fetched 10666 per square foot, the highest ever paid for business property in the city.
In Big Creek Mrs Willie Dilk and daughter Lola visited Mrs Nate Martin. A son Harold Arthur was born to Mr and Mrs Nate Martin on November 20. Mrs Henry Dilk and Mrs Clemens Dilk with Otis visited Mrs John Smith. Charles Bently visits Emma Risk near Belleview. John Schwartz bought hogs from Clemens Disk. Celia Hill visits Big Creek. Leslie Chadwell and wife visit Johnnie Smith. William Martin’s foot unchanged. Dan Monroe’s sale near Francisco Landing drew a crowd. John and Mrs John Smith drove to Madison. In Blue Bell Washington on December 13 the Republican Senate conference ratified steering committee selections with Oliver and Brandegee named to Foreign Relations.
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