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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1914
Page
1
The Postoffice Department weighs extending rural mail routes from 25 miles to about 50 miles. Carriers would be paid up to 1500 dollars and use department hired cars. They say the plan would cost 16 million dollars less annually than current delivery and cut half the current payroll.
A claimed incident near Vevay involves Claudie and Hattie Brown. Allegations state Claudie, possibly under gasoline influence, made inappropriate advances causing fright and minor injuries but Hattie recovered and continued to Madison, then Warsaw. Brown is described as a known river traveler between Warsaw and Madison.
The Democratic members of the Indiana House held a conference at the Denison hotel to form a seven member employment committee. The panel will determine needed staff levels and how many employees may be appointed under current statutes.
Hartford Ind December 12 The Slater Debating Club voted that the dishrag serves more benefit to the housewife than the broom. All judges were women and the dishrag won. Also notes that damage to American crops by insects totals $580000 yearly.
Madison proof is what you want says G N Leland prop furniture store Madison Ind I had kidney trouble backache dull languid feeling headache and could hardly rise after rest Dean's Kidney Pills cured me quickly Price 50 cents at all dealers Warns readers not to settle for any other kidney remedy and to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills by name.
An Indiana report shows a sum related to federal internal revenue income tax of 180 770 77 dollars. The notice lists breakdowns of amounts due and entities involved in the tax collection process.
The annual internal revenue report shows Indiana paid 29,799,797.29 in taxes last year, ranking fifth behind New York, Illinois, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. It lists corporation excise and income taxes, personal income tax brackets, distilled spirits production, and details on returns and incomes across many ranges. Cleveland federation leaders elected officers including President Johnson succeeding M A Marks, with remarks praising Marks' long service.
At the regular meeting of Alas O Bechman Post No 26 Grand Army of the Republic held at city hall on Thursday night officers were elected including Post Commander J. W. Bishop and Senior Vice Commander Charles W. Calloway. New members elected include William R. Davidson MD and John Walters.
At the regular Cliffy Falla Camp meeting of Modern Woodmen last night officers for the ensuing term were elected. Trustees include J C Lanham Consul W C Crawford Advisor Charlee Sisson Banker George M Stanley Clerk A J Merrett Escort Andrew Clarkson Watchman Clarence Jacoba Sentry John Potts Physicians include Dr George W Rains F H Austin H S Hatch and C Copeland.
The Indiana author Edward Eggleston, famed for The Hoosier Schoolmaster, born in Vevay seventy seven years ago, began writing at 34 after earlier work as a Methodist minister. He founded a Brooklyn church and later wrote the notable novel and a history of the United States. Indianapolis Star.
Nineteen year old Hubert Gillum testified as the first defense witness in his Switzerland County murder case. He claimed he shot Joseph Higham with a shotgun in self defense after Higham threatened him with an ax. His attorney compared their backgrounds and argued Gillum borrowed the gun to shoot a squirrel for his sick wife.
Edward Thorne a young American in Paris becomes entangled with Antoine Le Crux the famed Paris duelist after a wine spill ruins Thorne's shirt. His friends scheme to fake a duel but a sunrise confrontation yields a donation and breakfast reconciliation, leaving Thorne a seasoned raconteur in later life.
In a December annual report to the President Secretary Houston of the department of agriculture argues there is no emergency justifying government money or credit to farmers. His stance signals the administration's policy on rural credits.
Claude Huggins a ten year old from Evanaville Indiana ran away from a farm home twelve miles west of Evansville to visit stores in Evanaville and ask for Christmas toys. Merchants sent him home as he waits for Santa Claus.
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