Weekly Edition Notes Local Movements and School Reports
The Madison Indiana weekly edition reports Miss Lyde White and Mrs. W. W. Millar returning from visits in Indianapolis and Logan, with other locals traveling for family and work. It notes a guardian appointment for Harold Raidt, dissolution of Peiler Stores into individuals, and a Madison streetcar hearing in Indianapolis. Sunday school dues delays and efforts to revive the Madison Township Sunday School Association are discussed, along with Green County Kentucky tobacco market openings and sales.
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Ostobe
Tomeng
Death of Mrs John Ozmon in city hospital
Profound regret spread through the city at the death of Mrs. John Ozmon at the Red Cross hospital shortly after midnight following influenza and pneumonia. Born Bessie Nadine Friedersdorff in the city, she was aged 200 years by Apr. her second marriage to Sergeant-Major John H. Ozmon at Springfield Mo. and had been with her parents since last July. She belonged to the First Presbyterian Church and left a wide circle of friends.
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W. W. Millar
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Edward Axbhelin
Chris Horton
Wilbur Loring
Bryantsburg
Clinton County
Nelson Martin
Greenscastle
Martin
Winslow
Mnd
Mary A. Raidt
Nadersais
Manville
Harold Raidt
Iiner
Carl Rautt
Memphis
Penn
Merson Lemen
Guardian
A. J. Dehler
John Ozmon
Red Cross
Ozmon
Bessie Nadine Friedersdorff
Carrie Friedersdorff
Charles Friedersdorff
John HH. Ozmon
Sheridan
Montgomery
Via
Springfield
Ormono
First Presbyterian Church
Rev Franklin P Smith Serves as Chaplain in Hospital
The Rev Franklin P Smith of the Thirty sixth Engineers and former pastor of Seymour and Christian Church is at the government hospital after six months in France. He acts as chaplain awaiting an operation for an injury from Guervres. His wife and three children from Madison, Ind visited this week. He describes daily duties with large turnout at Gospel services.
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Baden
Franklin P Smith
Seymour and Christian Church
Government Hospital
France
Gervres
Madison, Inc
Mrs Jessie Williams Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Jessie Williams wife of Benjamin Williams died at the Red Cross hospital at 3 30 pm after a brief illness with influenzai pneumonia She and her husband were moved to hospital from West First street for treatment Williams is recovering She leaves a husband several small children a father William Walters of West Madison and four brothers Frank Hezel George in France and John of this city
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Jessie Williams
Benjamin Willams
Red Cross
Willams
West First Street
William Walters
West Madison
Frank
Hezel
George
France
John
Stricken Family Mourns Loss After Influenza
Clifford Griffin aged 25 died at his Barbersville home near Canaan after a brief influenza illness. Buried today at Mt. Pleasant Graveyard. His wife and young child, also ill, were taken to the Red Cross emergency hospital. The family has the sympathy of many friends.
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Clifford Griffin
Barbersville
Canaan
Mt. Pleasant
Red Cross
Local Notices and Personal News Summary
Madison brief items report a birth to Mr and Mrs Andrew Heilman on Park avenue. Miss Mary Pitcher returns from New Albany. Sergeant James Jacobs leaves for Ebberts Flying Field after furlough. Herman Beckman 31 to be shipped to Florence. Sergeant Major John H Ozman visits Cen terville then Camp Sheridan. Winifield S Lockman will probate with son Frank as heir. Marriage license to Anthony Stephans Emma Edwards. Joseph Mo Maggart and Lesta M Kennedy issued marriage certificate.
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Andrew Heilman
Park Avenue
Mary Pitcher
New Albany
James Jacobs
Ebberts Flyingfield
Little Rock
Ark
John H. Ozman
Centerville
Camp Sheridan
Montgomery
Ala
Winifield S. Lockman
Dupont
Frank Lockman
Anthony Stephans
Emma Edwards
Prewatt
Joseph Mo Maggart
Indianapolis
Lesta M. Kennedy
Peru
Seven Madison Funerals Mark Influenza Run
Seven private funerals were held in Madison over Sunday and today due to influenza. Floral offerings were numerous at each service, reflecting the community’s esteem for the deceased.
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Madison
Funeral rites for Mrs Isabelle Hirst and Mrs John Granen
Funeral services were held yesterday at the homes on North Walnut Street and West Second Street for Mrs Isabelle Hirst and Mrs John Granen. Interments followed at Spring Lee and Springdale cemeteries with pallbearers including Charles White, George Create, Joseph Mo Nichols, Samuel Stemerwald, William Dietz, Frank Mo Harper, Charles H. Rousch, David Wydobnson, Phillip N. Kestner, Karl Miller, Glenn Perry, and Ernest Riedel.
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Charles White
Greorge Create
Joseph Mo Nichols
Samuel Stemerwald
William Dietz
Frank Mo Harper
W.W. Logan
Birat Presbyterian Church
John H. Granen
Friedersdorf
West Second Street
Springdale Cemetery
Charles H. Rousch
Davit Wydobnson
Phillip N. Kestner
Karl Miller
Glenn Perry
Ernest Riedel
Funeral of Matthew Burn Held at Lutheran Church
The funeral for the late Matthew Burn was held at 2 o clock yesterday from the family residence on Spring Street. Rev B Arends of the Lutheran church conducted the services. Burial followed at Springdale Cemetery with pallbearers Henry Karston John Christman Peter Kloss George Johann Jerry Morrow Herman Schiphorst listed among the mourners.
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Matthew Buck
Matthew Burn
Spring Street
Rev
B. Arends
Lutheran Church
Springdale Cemetery
Messrs
Henry Karston
John Christman
Peter Kloss
George Johann
Jerry Morrow
Herman Schiphorst
Mrs U M Stewart Rites Held In Economy Indiana
Remains of Mrs U M Stewart arrived by train from Economy Indiana with husband and two daughters. Siblings Mrs Scott and Miss Almond attended the service at the home of Mr and Mrs E J Scott. Rev J W Turner of Trinity M E church conducted services at 2 p m. Interment followed at Springdale Cemetery with pallbearers including E E Scott H S Hatch Cleo M Stanley J J Rapp Verne Ramsey John W Tevis and Mrs Benjamin Williams.
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U. M. Stewart
Ind
Stewart
Martha
Lucile
Scott
Almond
E. J. Scott
West Second Street
J. W. Turner
Trinity M. E. Church
Springdale Cemetery
E. E. Scott
H. S. Hatch
Cleo. M. Stanley
J. J. Rapp
Verne Ramsey
John W. Tevis
Burial Service Held at Springdale Cemetery
On West First Street at 4 o'clock this afternoon Rev. J. W. Turner of Trinity Church conducted the religious service. The burial was in Springdale cemetery. The pallbearers were relatives of the decedent: Joseph Williams, John Williams, Charles Williams, and William Walters.
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West First Street
J. W. Turner
Trinity Church
Springdale Cemetery
Messrs
Joseph Williams
John Williams
Charles Williams
William Walters
Funeral services for Martha J. Marx at West Main home
Funeral services for Mrs Martha J Marx were conducted by Rev Maupin of Grace church at the family home on West Main Street at 1 pm. Burial followed in Springdale cemetery with five sons in law and one grandson as pallbearers Wilmer Fisher John Hoefling Frank Faulkner Friagary Clarence White and Carl Hoefling.
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Martha J. Marx
Maupin
Grace Church
West Main Street
Springdale
Messrs
Wilmer Fisher
John Hoefling
Frank Faulkner
Friagary
Clarence White
Carl Hoefling
Funeral for Mrs. George Smith Held at East Third Street
The funeral for Mrs. George Smith who died December 19 at Red Cross hospital after pneumonia was held at 2 pm from the family home on East Third Street. Rev S R McAlpin conducted the service. Burial followed in Olive Branch cemetery on Canaan road. Survivors include husband George Smith three daughters Mrs John Holliday of Chicago Mrs Harvey Wolfe and Marie. parents Mr and Mrs Elbert Sutton and several sisters and brothers. Pallbearers Arthur Sutton Filbert Sutton Elza Sutton John Holliday Harvey Wolfe Jacob Weiss.
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George Smith
Red Cross Hospital
East Third Street
S. R. McAlpin
the Baptist Church
Olive Branch Cemetery
Canaan Road
John Holliday
Chicago
Harvey Wolfe
Seattle
Wash
Marie
Elbert Sutton
Messrs
Arthur Sutton
Filbert Sutton
Elza Sutton
Jacob Weiss
Henry J. Allen Returns as Kansas Governor Elect
Henry J. Allen, editor of the Wichita Beacon, returned to the United States after eighteen months as YMCA secretary on the American front. He takes up duties as Kansas governor, noted as the only absentee candidate ever elected in this country. Two automobile bandits robbed the East Brooklyn Savings Bank teller and wounded an official and a detective while fleeing with bags of money. Robert J. Collier, publisher of Collier's Weekly, is identified as a Knights of Columbus secretary.
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Henry J. Allen
Wichita
Kansas
Brooklyn
New York
Local notices from Madison and surrounding areas
Madison reports the White couple departing for Ohio after Martha Marx's death. Sgt. Foster L. James leaves for New London Connecticut after a ten day furlough. Massing sells Jersey cow for 130 dollars and delivers two hogs to Pearl Packing at 470 pounds each. S. A. T. C. members from Hanover College muster out and depart for homes in Bedford and Indianapolis.
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Clarence White
Martha J. Marx
Piqua
Ohio
Sergt
Foster L. James
New London
Conn
Navy Base
Joseph Massing, Jr
Michigan Road
Fred Herbst
Massing
Pearl Packing
S. A. TC
Hanover College
O. A. Hammond
Bedford
Ind
W. W. Hert
J. N. Armstrong
Sergt. Meek
Murray
Indianapolis
Pentlarge
Cincinnati
World Weary But Hopeful Call To Aid The Wounded
A wartime faith leader urges action as the world bears heavy sorrow. He says the task to heal the injured and comfort the grieving is vast and ongoing, challenging Christians to stop idle acts and strive to do their best.
Remarkable Century Newspapers Luminara and Regal
The passage recounts historic freak publications. The Luminara from Madrid used phosphorus ink to glow in the dark. The Regal was printed on edible dough sheets with non poisonous ink to provide nourishment alongside reading.
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Luminara
Madrid
Regal
The Gift of God Sleep as a Divine Gift
Charles H. Spurgeon reflects that sleep is not a natural act but a divine gift. He argues God places fingers on eyelids and sends a balm over the body to lull thoughts into rest, producing the peaceful state we call sleep.
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God
Charles H. Spurgeon
Confusing Invitation at Brickyard Foreman Reveal
A man named IProdgin is appointed foreman in a brickyard but workers do not know his name. On rounds he confronts two men smoking and claims to be Drodgin the new foreman, while the men reply that they are also foremen and invite him to sit and smoke.
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Iprodgin
Drodgin
Bear a Destroyer of Salmon
The bear is a fastidious feeder who devours only salmon cheeks, consuming one third of his weight daily. After satisfying hunger he tosses fish onto the banks. Salmon are in spawning streams, and egg destruction by the species is notable.
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Bear
New York Dye Expert Praises American Dyes Speed
A New York dye expert asserts American dyes rival German dyes in speed and class. The discussion covers dye classifications in the 2.04 class and subsequent categories, while promoting responsible betting and discouraging bookmaking as degrading to noble sport.
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New York
Aphorism on Mothers Inspires, Yet Fails to Perfect
A Seattle Post Intelligencer aphorism notes that no saying can uniformly fit every instance. It discusses how poets and artists pay tribute to mothers, yet no expression fully matches one’s view of maternal virtues. It questions why familiarity between mother and son remains uniquely intense.
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Seattle Post Intelligencer
Alaska subscribes full Liberty Loan allotment on open day
Alaska subscribes its full Liberty Loan allotment on the opening day of the campaign. The move signals strong local support and sets a positive tone as public bond drives commence.
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Alaska
Warren Boyd Finds New Life Mission With Naida Elston
Warren Boyd reveals a life work transforming Mud Creek and its people after inheriting Uncle Carrs estate. Naida Elston, moved by his pledge, offers to join him as a partner and ally in lifting the forgotten town and its residents toward a brighter future.
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Warren Boyd
Elston
Harley
Walden
Naida
Harley Highfully
Mia
May Toolson
Nalda
Warren
Hin Ason
Boyd
Mrs. Tolson
Trump
Lfe
Arthur
Uncle Carr
Nalda Elston
Mrs. Marcy
Mysterious pains blamed on kidneys in women
A Madison reader Mrs. F. D. Willick reports dull backache, kidney soreness, dizziness, headaches, and swelling from kidney weakness. After using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Rogers’ drug store her symptoms disappeared. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
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Madison
F. D. Willick
N. Mulberry Jr
Doan
Rogers’ Drug Store
Dean
Willick
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Adv
Dog Loses Ground Hog Takes Ihe Place
War era concerns shift attention from dogs to livestock as pets in White county. A girl’s poem argues feeding pigs or sheep instead of dogs could boost the nation’s food supply, reduce sheep menace, and strengthen soils, highlighting a broader rural economic message.
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White County
Madison Wholesale Markets Prices for Poultry Eggs and Hay
Quotations show live poultry eggs butter and wholesale hay and grain prices. Hens springers turkeys geese ducks and guinea fowl listed with per unit or per hundred weights. hay and grain prices include Timothy hay alfalfa clover straw and oats rye and buckwheat products. wool and walnuts priced per hundred or per ton with quality notes.
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Dixie Butter Co
Biwe
North Madison Creamery
Fox River Butter Company
Timothy Hayton
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Endorsed by Local Bank
One hundred dollar reward offered for an incurable oatarrh cure. Cheney & Co. of Toledo cited as trustworthy by Toledo’s National Bank of Consmeg. Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Price eight six cents per bottle with free testimonials. Hall's Family Pills for constipation advertised. Herald.
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Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. d. Cheney
National Bank of Oensmeg
All Draggiets
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