Madison December notes and local updates
Madison notes a mix of December items including residents traveling to Indianapolis, local charity for a poor boy, and sheriff sheltering two tramps overnight. Reports on church activities, a local missing youth case, and preparations for funerals are included alongside business news and a Western Union vacation plan for 1916 employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff McKay
Jessie Dean Wit
Marble Hil
North Vernon
Yesterday's Killing at Hanover Two Fatal Shots
Report of Ernest W. Ashby killing his wife Mrs. Ashby and wounding her mother Mrs. Tague after she refused to reunite with him. He then shot himself, dying soon after. Coroner's verdict in line with inquest findings. Nearby incidents include the Taft family accident and Mrs. Anger’s serious illness in Clinton Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Ashby
William Tague
Ashby
Ashb
Ashy
Kenthind
Hanover
Kent- Jani
Ind
Enning
Michael Reed
Martin J. Anger
O. P. Jacobs
Clinton
Mr. Anger
Anger
Louis Anger
Dayton, Or
Death of Mrs Daniel Lock at 69 in cemetery street home
Mrs Stella Lock aged 69 wife of Daniel Lock died at the family home on Cemetery street at 11 O clock last night after an illness with Krights disease. Survived by three daughters Mrs Kirtley Fancher Mrs Bud Wheeler and Mrs Ben Bennett. The family recently moved from Markland. Remains to Markland this afternoon to Mrs Bennett's home for funeral services likely tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev Ferguson. Burial in Markland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbie Adams
Madison
Lutheran Congression
Paul Hurley
Bourbon County
Jenkins
Clark County
Crozier
Boyer
2D Presbyterian Church
A. H. Keeney
French Lick Will
Keeney
Peoples Tobacco Warehouse
Daniel Mills
Saluda Township
Rowlett
Primble
Manville
Western Union Telegraph Co
W. A
Stella Lock
Daniel Lock
Cemetery Street
Kright
Bennett
Ferguson
Switzerland County
Markland Cemetery
Real Estate Transfers Notice From Madison County
Trannatere James E Crozier and others sell 18.52 acres in Madison South to the United States for a proposed Ohio river dam at Eagle Hollow deeded after condemnation by the government last June. Robert G Trwin and wife transfer 54.68 acres in Madison township for $3,000 to Ida B Bayless. Narcisst Bachman to John R Thomas for 79,538 acres in Madison township by private conveyance. Julia A Robertson et al to Frank Howell lot 13 Walnut Street addition to Deputy for $64.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Crozier
United States
Madison So
Eagle Hollow
Robert G. Trwin
Ida B. Bayless
Madison
Narcisst Bachman
John R. Thomas
Eration
Julia A. Robertson
Frank Howell
New Walnut St
Indiana History of Courts Volume in Preparation
Clarence Taff Hurt notes Ernest V Shockley of Indianapolis is compiling a History of Courts of Indiana. Volume 1 covers general state judiciary, while Volume 2 by Judge L D Monks will detail county court histories. Jefferson County’s record begins 105 years ago with an assault and battery case fined $3. Miss Anna Tirst assists Shockley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest V. Shockley
Indianapolis
Indiana
L. d. Monks
Jefferson County
Anna Tirst
Shockley
Austria Faces Bitter Resentment Toward United States
Information from the State Department indicates Austrian attitudes toward the United States are bitterly resentful. Yet officials expect Austria to find a way to meet U S demands amid the Balkan crisis, with a reply anticipated in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
United States
Austria
Balkan
Austrian envoy Zweidenek to likely follow Dumba in recall
Austrian charge Baron Zweidenek is expected to replace Dr Dumba after the United States demanded his recall. He held long talks with Secretary of State Lansing, but his request for passports was denied by both the Austrian Embassy and the State Department. The two also discussed the Ancona matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baron Zweidenek
Dumba
United States
Zweidenek
Lansing
von Bernstorff
State Department
Ancona
Practical Health Hint Trachoma Dangers and Prevention
Practical health note warns that trachoma or granulated lids is highly contagious in schools. It stresses early medical care to protect eyesight and advises sole use of personal towels handkerchiefs and wash basins. It also urges not sharing toys with infected children to prevent spread among pupils.
Notice of Public sale Petition in Jefferson Circuit Court
Leg 8 ate of Indiana Jefferson County in the Jefferson Circuit Court January term 1916 Tilden Short administrator of Orange H Stout deceased vs Theodore Stout et al petition to sell real estate to pay debts Probate Action No 5281 defendants named are non residents and must appear January 18 1916 at Madison court house to answer the complaint Witness EDW M Prenatt Clerk Curtis Marshall attorney declows3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Tilden Short
Orange H. Stout
Theodore Stout
George M. Stout
Alice Stout
Clarinda Marquardt
Charles Marquardt
Harvey Stout
Stout
Nora Swait
Fred Swait
Bertha Blankenship
Madison
Edw. M. Prenatt
State of
Jefferson Circuit Court
Joseph A. Benham
Mary J. Benham
Lottie Chasteen
Oscar Chasteen
Lola Diffendaffer
John Diffendaffer
Diffendaffer
Robert C. Benham
M. Prenatt
P. E. Bear
Liberty Sabbath School Cancelled by Weather
Local notes report no Sabbath school at Liberty due to bad weather. Several visits and calls occur among residents including Russel Sever, Bryan Guynn, and families. Miscellany mentions sales, travels to South Carolina, and visits to Kent and Mlinois, with multiple neighborly calls and church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Russel Sever
Illinois
Bryan Guynn
Frank Wright
South Carolina
Mabel Davis
Chas
Kleophter
Earl McCartney
Royce
Maggie Maneely
Local Notes from Milton Kentucky Gleaned
Milton Kentucky public notices and social updates recount visits such as Mrs B T Holsclaw with Geo McAlister and Miss Alta Barnes from Corn Creek. Purchases include A J Stewart buying a fine heifer for 40 dollars. A new daughter Hazel born to Mr and Mrs Ashby Rodgers. John Neihouse traveled to Louisville. Prof Chester Huff plans a Christmas tree event at Pryor school house with date pending. Calves traded with Orve Chandler at 45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Holsclaw
Geo. McAlister
Alta Barnes
Corn Creek
A. J. Stewart
T. M. Austin
Ashby Rodgers
Hazel
John Neihouse
Louisville
Chester Huff
Pryor School
Orve Chandler
Quiet Title Suit Filed In Jefferson Circuit Court
In Jefferson County Indiana the Jefferson Circuit Court January term 1916 hears Stephen McIntire vs Peter Emmet et al to quiet title on real estate description in Lancaster township Madison. Unknown heirs and devisees named for multiple defendants notified that suit seeks title adjudication and defendants must appear February 10 1916 to answer. Clerk H J Zearing and Curtis Marshall Attorneys for Plaintiff. decl6w3t 8s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson
Stephen McIntire
Peter Emmet
Maggie Jones
Edward Jones
Charles Emmet
Nellie Emmet
Louis Bierck
Bierck
Mary Hodapp
Anthony Hodapp
Charles Dickinson
Mariah Dickinson
Maria Dickinson
Benjamin Wright
Martin Warner
Mary Ann Warner
Eleaser Amden
Martha Amden
Eleazer B. Anderson
Eleaser B. Amsden
Samuel A. Sargent
William D. Houghton
Ruth Houghton
Lemuel C
Lemuel C. Janes
Barbara EF. Janes
Mary Hoagland
James Hoagland
Andrew W. Smith
Lancaster Township
Madison
M. Prenatt
Jefferson Circuit Court
H. J. Zearing
Curtis Marshall
Indiana probate action against Chasteen and others in 1916
In Jefferson County Indiana the estate of Mary J Benham is involved in a probate action filed December 8 1915 under Probate Action No 5280. Joseph A Benham administrator seeks appearance of Lottie Chasteen Oscar Chasteen Lola Diffendaffer John Diffendaffer and unknown heirs of Mary J Benham and Robert C Benham before the January term 1916 to hear and render judgment at Madison Court House.
Mrs J Will White Leaves for Los Angeles Visit
Mrs J Will White departing after a stay with her husband's parents Mr and Mrs J C White as she heads home to Los Angeles following a visit in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Will White
J. C. White
Fternoon
Los Angeles
Wholesale prices and commodities in a mixed catalog note
The excerpt lists various goods with prices including flour, meal, hay, wheat, poultry, seeds, and coal. It references brands and sellers such as Taylor-Hitz and J. Schofield & Son, with items like mild and strong seed, grasses, and tonnage figures. appears as a fragmented agricultural marketplace record with inconsistent OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cseceenneas
Turkien
Gevabeene
Young Guineae
Nid
Guinese Oo
Wees
Queen of Madison
Livestock Market Prices and Grading Report
A historic market listing shows cattle and hog prices with grade ranges and weights. Includes stocker and feeder values, dairy and veal categories, and receipts totals along with shifts in price across categories.
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Daevo Ind
Miss Cote
Harry Vail
Joe
Uys Meramp
Charles A. Brophy
Min C. A. Brophy
Aurora
House
Lawrenceburg
Bauer Cooperage Company
Gladys Monroe
Sheriffeeleet
George A. Monroe
Commiskey
Clarence
A.M. Taft
Martery
Taff
Real Estates Trannatere
U. S
Milton, KY
Wilia Stride
New York Mall
Patience
Patrice
Yonkers Statesman
Mary
Boston Transcript
Philadelphia
Ledirer
Cincinnat! Enquirer
Stella
Bella
Hartford
cApTsOh Wholesale Mapelts
Bughel
Dover
Seaee
Irshard Geawa
Grace
Ana Die
Steh
Pound
J.schofield & Son
Eeree Peeser
NoagTo Ve
Ursin
Atu
Wwe
Tly Wareret
Adiapapolis
Bready
KWOK
Gaed
Choige
Oummeo
Govito
Madiam Snall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & Co
Gall
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