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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
4
An advertisement touts RAT-SNAP in three cake sizes for home, coop, and large buildings. It claims cats and dogs won’t touch it and promises rats die with no odor. Sold and guaranteed by J. E. C PoWarper & Co. and Reidel Bros.
Clifford Lee aged 28 was instantly killed at the government stone quarry on Little Cedar on the Brooksburg road. He was struck by an instantaneous dynamite blast during a third attempt to blow a tree, throwing him 20 feet and breaking a leg. Co workers rushed to aid but he died at the scene. Lee, an overseas World War I veteran, resided on West Third street and left a widow. Coroner Henning and burial arrangements followed at Vail’s undertaking. Foreman William Lawson led the quarry crew already noted as relatively accident free.
Brief busy day as many residents travel or return home. Elizabeth Kasper leaves Madison for Louisville to visit relatives. Samuel Pavy returns from Switzerland to Anderson. John Furnish goes back to Indianapolis after visiting Irvin Furnish. Charles Baker and Emma Herbig welcome a son born in Indianapolis. A. L. Saunders of Logansport visits Manville with J A Ayler and departs for home. Rev F P Smith leaves for Louisville to enter government hospital. Clarence Hunter returns to Fort Wayne after visiting parents and joining the Odd Fellows. Judge F M Griffith arrives from Vevay to appoint two jury commissioners Elias Scott and George Schwab. J P Forse and grandson John Edwin Gorrell depart East Liverpool to visit Cincinnati before returning home. Dr W M Whitsitt Greensburg District Superintendent and Dr George Murphy Columbus visit Trinity Church group. they depart for home. The cucumber is noted as a tropical vegetable.
Funeral services for Miss Genevieve Blanche Soeder were held at St. Mary's Church in Dayton this morning. Rev. Charles Bilger presided over a Requiem High Mass. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Pallbearers included Charles Vaughn Carleton Hargis Frederick Kalb Edward Niesse Joseph Schneider Clarence Hoffman Emmet McClure and John L. Jeffries.
President Wilson cabled acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize and asked the American minister to Norway to receive the award on his behalf. The note notes a directive to press and mentions the event reaching daily papers in Louisiana via women couriers.
An inexpensive at home treatment claims to ease catarrh and colds. Mix a quarter-ounce of Memibas in Arcine in a four pint bottle, fill with cooled water, gargle the throat, and snuff or spray the liqud nostrils twice daily to keep nasal passage and throat clean and healthy.
The text recommends a dentrifice that aligns with the ideal dental standards endorsed by U S Army dental surgeons. It emphasizes proper ties and professional guidelines for military dental care.
Joseph E. Webb of Muncie Indiana credits Bio-seven with restoring his health and urges others to try the remedy. The notice urges readers to take two tablets after meals and one at night, with a seven day plan and a guarantees refund if improvements lag.
Mrs. Rachel Sponsel aged about ninety two died at her home 214 East Second Street Madison after a long life marked by intellect faith and community involvement. Born in Würtemberg she moved to Ohio then Indiana and lived on a Kent farm before settling in Madison. Survived by son Charles and three daughters Kathryn Cora and Mrs J M Tyson plus three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong Christian, first Lutheran then Methodist Episcopal.
Medical inspection in local grade schools reveals trachoma cases. Efforts focus on stamping out the disease as Hon. S. J. Bear travels to Indianapolis for a hearing with the State Board of Accounts to explore funding for operations for needy children.
Word has reached this city of the death of Miss Ora Handlon which occurred yesterday in Indianapolis. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Gracilus Handlon former residents of this city the family moved to Indianapolis months ago. Miss Handlon had been in poor health for some time. Survived by several brothers and sisters. Body arrived on the noon train and was taken to Springdale cemetery for interment.
County Superintendent Guy Pender reports a telegram from State Chairman Fred Millis confirming Hanover College alumni in Washington DC New York Chicago and Ohio pledged a quota of 295 dollars per alumnus. Indianapolis is pushing to meet its pledge as well.
Word reaches Madison friends that Mrs. James Fagg, operated on recently for appendicitis in a Newport News hospital, is critically ill. The Fagg family were longtime Madison residents. Mr. Fagg ran the Fagg Williams furniture store.
James Baxter proclaims RAT SNAP as his best helper against rats and saves on chick losses and feed. He notes the product is easy to use, sold in three sizes, and priced 0.50 1.25, with local retailers Kep C F Pirper & Co and Reidel Bros distributing it.
Secretary Daniels said the United States will be the major naval power by 1928 unless Britain alters its naval program. He noted British delays until naval strength matters are settled and said he will discuss Britain’s push for a navy equal to US and Japanese strength with the House naval affairs committee next week.
The text recounts Lycurgus visiting Druid priests in forest caves to train Gaul natives for homeland defense. It claims later Spartan valor appeared years after his return to Greece, influenced by forest mentors from Iberian Gaul.
Edward McPartland of 2 Park Street Stonelan Pennsylvania was badly burned when a gasoline can spilled from a overturned truck on Sterling Road near Leanster Virginia. McPartland and four coworkers were returning from a Clinton dance when the truck went off the road. Gasoline fumes caused a fire that spread to his position, and firemen aided by fellow workers battled the flames as he lay injured.
Mrs. Dell Steigerwald and Mrs. Rilph Knoebel arrived home on last night's train from Indianapolis where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Flynn for several days.
The Transportation bulletin advocates a broader program to speed locomotive repairs and extend engine life. It cites loans to about thirty rail firms to acquire locomotives and refactors, notes heavier loading needs, and reports progress in freight car movement and repairs.
A mountain eagle visiting San Francisco wandered into a billiard parlor on Ellis street at two in the morning. It perched on a table and resisted capture until the proprietor bagged it. The six pound gray brown bird will be given to the Golden Gate zoo by Mr. Moore.
A mob of over 10 men swarmed the Santa Rosa jail early today overpowered guards and dragged three alleged killers from a cemetery tree to face vigilante justice. The lynching occurred in a driving rain under car headlights as locals gathered to witness the scene.
Miss Mary MacSwiney testified before the Ireland conditions committee accusing England of igniting the arson and assassination campaign led by the Black and Tans and republican supporters. She cited British espionage as the root cause of the conflict. Belgium plans to electrify all railroads. A grumbler is the fly in life's ointment.
In Commons Premier Lloyd George announced martial law will cover the southern Ireland districts where armed rebels operate. Rebels facing death penalties if found bearing arms after the designated date. Government vows continued military action while seeking a peaceable settlement.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians met last night and elected President William McDermott Sr. and officers including Vice President Fred Klein Recording Secretary George Smith Financial Secretary Howard Uidersteller and Treasurer Edward Smith to serve the coming year.
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