Local items and notices from Madison and nearby towns
Madison notes report visitors traveling to Indianapolis for Christmas gifts and two strangers sheltered by Sheriff McKay. A fire in Lawrenceburg damages Bauer Cooperage, and various local people are mentioned including Rev. Arends farewell, Rev. Keeney potential call, and a wandering man helped into work. Western Union announces 1916 vacation plan with two week max for long service employees and full pay with pension/aid for active staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbie Adams
Madison
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
Safe Rochett
Trimble
Manville
Western Union Telegraph Co
W. A
Yesterday's Killing Shocks Indiana Town
Ernest W. Ashby killed his young wife and wounded her mother Mrs. Tavne after she refused to live with him due to his cruelty and temper. He then shot his baby, turned the gun on himself, and died. Mrs. Tavne is hospitalized with a severe chest wound but stable outlook. Coroner's verdicts align with the inquest findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Ashby
William Tavne
Asuaby
Ashb
Fter
Ashby
Herald
Kentland
Taft Undertaking
Hanover
Wentland
Ind
Henning
Death of Mrs Daniel Lock at 69 on Cemetery Street
Mrs Stella Lock 69 wife of Daniel Lock died at the family home after illness with Bright's disease. Survived by three daughters Mrs Kirtley Fancher Mrs Bud Wheeler and Mrs Ben Bennett. Remains taken to Markland on the Vim. funeral to be held at Mrs Bennett's home with Rev Ferguson officiating and burial in Markland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Lock
Daniel Lock
Cemetery Street
Kright
Bennett
Rev. Ferguson
Switzerland County
Markland Cemetery
Land Transfers and Condemnation Notices Across Madison County
James E. Crozier and others to the United States gain 18.52 acres on Madison South for a proposed Ohio River dam site at Eagle Hollow, deeded after government condemnation last June. Robert G. Irwin and wife to Ida B. Bayless acquire 54.63 acres in Madison Township for 3000 dollars. Narcissa Bachman transfers 79.53 acres in Madison Township to John R. Thomas. Julia A. Robertson and others sell Lot 138 in the new Walnut Street addition to Deputy for 64 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Crozier
United States
Madison So
Eagle Hollow
Robert G. Irwin
Ida B. Bayless
Madison
Narcissa Bachman
John R. Thomas
Julia A. Robertson
Frank Howell
New
Walnut St
History of Indiana Courts Volume I and II explored
Clarence Taff Hurt notes that Ernest V. Shockley of Indianapolis is compiling a History of Courts of Indiana. Volume I covers general judicial history. Volk H by Judge L. J. Monks will detail county court histories. Jefferson County began 105 years ago with an assault and battery case fined $8.00. Miss Anna Turst assists Shockley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest V. Shockley
Indianapolis
Indiana
Volk H
L. J. Monks
Jefferson County
Miss Anna Turst
Shockley
Austria's Bitter Resentment Toward U.S. Revealed
Information from the State Department indicates Austria harbors bitter resentment toward the United States. Officials expect Austria to find a way to meet U.S. demands despite the tense Balkan situation, with a reply anticipated within two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
United States
Austria
Balkan
Austrian charge Zweidenek to seek passports after talks
Baron Zweidenek, Austrian chargé d affaires, is expected to succeed Dr Dumba after recall demanded by the United States. He held long talks with Secretary of State Lansing who reportedly refused his request for passports. The two discussed the Ancona matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baron Zweidenek
Dumba
United States
Zweidenek
Lansing
von Bernstorff
State Department
Ancona
Practical Health Hint On Trachoma And Eye Safety
Practical health hint warns that Yoachooua granulated lids is a dangerous contagious eye disease spreading in schools. It urges immediate physician consultation to protect eyesight and describes trachoma as a serious condition causing eye inflammation deformities and lid margin turning.
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Fia
Petition to Sell Real Estate in Stout Estate Case
Jefferson Circuit Court of Indiana in January Term 1916 issues notice for Tilden Short as administrator of Orange H. Stout deceased to defendants George M. Stout Alice Stout Clarinda Marquardt Charles Marquardt Harvey Stout Nora Swait Fred Swait and Bertha Blankenship to appear January 18 1916 and answer the complaint in probate action No 6281 to pay debts. Witness Curtis Marshall attorney. Clerk Edw M Prenatt seal Madison Indiana.
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Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit Court
Janary
Tilden Short
Orange H. Stout
Theodore Stout
George M. Stout
Alice Stout
Clarinda Marquardt
Charles Marquardt
Harvey Stout
Stout
Nora Swait
Fred Swait
Madison
Edw.m. Prenatt
State of
Joseph A. Benham
Mary J. Benham
Lottie Chasteen
Oscar Chasteen
Lola Diffendaffer
John Diffendaffer
Diffendaffer
Robert C. Benham
M. Prenatt
P. E. Bear
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Sales
Weather disrupts Sabbath school at Liberty Sunday. Russell Sever returns from Tlinois. Bryan Guynn visits Sever. Frank Wright to hold sale on Saturday December 18 then travel to South Carolina. Mabel Davis visits Chas Kleophter. Earl McCartney visits his sister. Maggie Maneely vacationing with home folks. Weddings expected to be numerous. many visits around Oscar Hall and Katie Hall. Clarence Nichols and wife visit from Mlinois. Joe Hensler visits J M Hall in Kent area. Mrs Chas Royce and children visit Samuel Catshall. Parishioners attend Kent church. Sunday night program titled Papas Darling.
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Liberty
Russel Sever
Tlinois
Bryan Guynn
Frank Wright
South Carolina
Mabel Davis
Chas
Kleophter
Earl McCartney
Royce
Maggie Maneely
Sheets
James Gray
Oscar Hall
Bryan Guyan
Bussie Boles
Chas. Blake
Helen Hall
Mary Hall
Katie
Clarence Nichols
Mlinois
Joe Hen
LocalMilton Notes and Transactions From B R No 1
Mrs. B T Holsclaw visited Geo McAlister Wednesday. Alta Barnes of Corn Creek stayed with local relatives. A J Stewart bought a fine heifer from T M Austin for 40 dollars. A daughter Hazel born to Mr and Mrs Ashby Rodgers. John Neihouse traveled to Louisville midweek. Prof Chester Huff plans a Christmas tree at Pryor school house with date to be announced. Orve Chandler of Locust considered two weanling calves from A J Stewart at 45 dollars.
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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
A. J. Stewart
Quiet title suit in Jefferson Circuit Court seeks to quiet land
In January term 1916 Stephen McIntire vs Peter Emmel et al seeks to quiet title to the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 1 in town 5 north range 9 East Lancaster township Jefferson county Indiana containing 40 acres more or less. Unknown heirs and devisees of several named parties are designated as defendants and notified to appear February 10, 1916. Clerk EDW M PRENATT. Attorneys H J Zearing and Curtis Marshall for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Kaye
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit
Stephen McIntire
Peter Emmel
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. Jones
Barbara E. Jones
Mary Hoagland
James Hoagland
Andrew W. Smith
Lemuel Co
Lancaster Township
Madison
M. Prenatt
Jefferson Circuit Court
H. J. Zearing
Curtis Marshall
Benham Estate Probate Suit in Indiana January Term 1916
Joseph A. Benham as Administrator of Mary J. Benham's estate sues Lottie Chasteen Oscar Chasteen Lola Diffendaffer John Diffendaffer and unknown heirs in a probate action filed December 8 1915. The court near Madison Indiana orders appearance at the January 5 1916 term.
Mrs J Will White Leaves for Los Angeles
Mrs J Will White, visiting her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs J C White, departed yesterday afternoon for her home in Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Will White
Mrs
J. C. White
Los Angeles
Cal
Prices and Quotations from the Flour and Poultry Market
Quotations list for flour, wheat, oats, and feeds with per hundredweight and per ton prices. Live poultry and fowl prices include turkeys and ducks, while hay and seed prices appear with ton and bushel figures. Coal and coke prices close the market notes with yard rates and delivery terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gig
Dieutter
Lorene Springere
Wwe
Market Report Summary From Grain and Livestock Prices
The market shows steady patterns across grains and livestock with typical bid ranges for corn white through billing and mixed feeds. Cattle and hogs display broad price bands from good to prime, with calves and cows in moderate demand and receipts around 7,000 head for cattle and hogs combined.
Hall's Catarrh Care promoted as mercury free
An advertisement warns against mercury based ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Care from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It claims the internal remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces and cautions buyers to purchase genuine Hall's products from Druggists for seven shillings per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Buyng Hall
Ohio
Cheney & Co
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