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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1917
Page
2
The Madison Herald announces weekly edition publication under Herald Company subscription at 81.00 a year in advance. Details unread due to OCR issues mention Pontotfine or Ma ter te ern te iaag Mattar.
A collection of local notices records Albert J. Lowe enlisting in the quartermaster corps and sailing to Indianapolis, Mrs. Valentine Breitenbach’s return from Cincinnati, John C. Vannatta’s death in Brookston, Clarence and Oliver Wensler’s arrivals, a marriage in Madison, a real estate petition in Circuit Court, Professor Richard Suter’s travel to Orlando, a telegram from Ensign R. F. Nail, and Mrs. Mo C Garber’s health scare in Jefferson County.
Community farmers favor a Red Cross relief drive using tobacco from their crops. Warehouses will sell the tobacco and donate the proceeds to the cause as sales in the city lag but promises of more donations rise across the region.
William Nicklaus of North Madison fitted Car Nation car with 2x4 wood runners to front wheels. The trial reduced skidding in the weather but one runner tore off crossing Main and Mulberry streets. Chitty Falls Camp of Modern Woodmen elected officers for the new term: Consul Charles Imel Advisor Samuel Kelsey Banker Henry Mayer Clerk Geo M Stanley Trustee J C Lanham.
Miss Adelaide Almond resigns today from the Grammar School principal position. She will relocate to Ohio to join her sister Mrs. A. M. Stewart, noting it is wise to manage a temper.
Secretary George W. Miles ordered questionnaires to registrants under the conscription act. Forms are posted in a store window for men to fill and file with officials, providing affidavits and statements required by the wartime service.
The Madison Tobacco Association held its annual meeting at the Piagivers Watrelatne office this morning. Warrants and reports were discussed with Theo Wooluppees named President and Thos. Bailey as Secretary and Supervisor Pree werkeoof the sae pepyiser.
The fragmentary report recounts dreams and a fatal encounter involving Harry De Turk and Mr Cassidy, with Cassidy killed by De Turk during a hunting party. Cassidy’s aunt Mary Cassidy of Tell City notes impending trouble, and Minnie Weasbach’s death is announced with her burial plans. Britain is noted to have 5,000,000 working women.
Madison notes include birth of Miss Chace Griffith in Vevay and visitors from Hanover and Jeffersonville. Reports cover a funeral in Madison for Miss Mary Kelley Thornton, a Rites at St Patrick’s cemetery, and local social updates plus hometown references to communities and families.
Mrs. John Westrick died at her Carrollton home last Friday after a long illness. She was 50, born in Madison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Steinhardt. Survived by husband, one son, a sister Mrs Louis Johann of Madison, and four brothers. Funeral held at 4 AM from Catholic church. twin sister Mrs William Westrick died November 1.
Mr Robert Thomas wed Miss Stella Jensen in Chicago on December 5 and returned to live on a farm on Rekers Ridge with Mrs Daisy Thomas. Thomas, Purdue agricultural graduate, is praised as industrious while Stella is described as bright and attractive. The Herald extends congratulations to the couple.
The funeral of the late Mrs Peter Breitenbach took place this morning at nine from St Marys Church. Rev Charles Bilger celebranted a requiem mass and interment followed at St Josephs cemetery Walnut Street. Pallbearers included Peter Willick P J Hertz John Knoebel Andrew Schuler Graham Ross Albert Winter Frank Voelker and Adam Schmidt.
Otto N. Gorgenson and wife convey a lot in Wirt to Anderson Land Co of Wilmer Minnesota for consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration.
John Philip Sousa, famed bandmaster and composer long known for his beard, is now shown as a beardless naval officer. The beardless look comes as he has cut his beard to appear younger while serving as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy and remaining active and vigorous.
A busy day at the sub station saw strong demand for Fae shirts with rapid sewing work. About 38,005 was spent on shirt sewing as material shortages limit further orders, with remaining pieces to be shipped to Jeffersonville. Authorities consider the Catherine trip canceled due to river blockage and await word from officials on securing more material. Col Wood contacted Mayor Crozier regarding the depot, but plans remain uncertain.
Rev Father Mo N Guthneck officiated at the carriage of Mr J G Zappa and Miss Andra Hazel Holselaw at 6 30 this morning. The bride, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs George Plosclaw of Carroll county Kentucky, has many friends in the city. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Zipp, is a substantial young man with a farm on Mechipan Road where the couple will reside after a wedding extending over several days.
Madison Lodge Knights of Pythias last night elected officers for the coming year. Named are C C George Kampe, Vo C S E Haigh Prelate, M of A Kirby Buchanan, K of R and S M W Blackard, PoC Charles Wykoff, M of F R K Eckert, M of E Dennis Hinds, GP Lobrig O G C J Wykoff M of W W A Donat Trustee for three George FE Denny HS Hatch and R W Cochran Medical Examiners installing officer L E Hitz.
Every pupil and teacher at The Grammar School display a Red Cross service flag with a star, part of a nationwide Christmas drive. Citizens are urged to join Red Cross, obtain membership and a flag, with Miss Kate Johnson sharing experiences from Japan.
A nostalgic ad touts mince pie as essential to a Christmas dinner and promotes None Stew Mince Meat in up-to-date packaging. It extols convenience, economy, and versatility for pies, cakes, puddings, and cookies, linking to U S Food Administration approval.
At the regular meeting of Fair Play Fire Company No 1 last night officers were elected for the ensuing year. Chief Director Chas Ringwald, Assistant Chief Director Sam Lawson, President David Johnson, and other posts were filled. A previous meeting had voted a Christmas gift of twenty dollars to each member.
At Syracuse Lodge No. 104 K of P the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Mathias Risk C C Jos Stewart V C Lewis Cohen Prelate Judson Schmidt M A George Klein I G Chas Buck K of R and S Jesse Robinson P C Paul Meyers O G E J Scott M of F William Bersch M of E George Daily Trustee 3 years Fred Schneider Installing Officer C C Copeland M D E Cook Medical Examiner William Bersch delegate to district meeting at North Vernon.
Mrs. Francis A. King of Madison says she suffered dull back pains and swelling in her limbs after a cold worsened kidney trouble. She reports three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills restored her kidneys to normal, bought at Harper's drug store.
Mr. Nicholas Harper, county Food Administrator, spoke yesterday at Eggleston School about the State War Conference held in Indianapolis. He noted the county’s isolation in food supply and its reliance on local resources, citing sugar shortages and self-sufficiency as key factors discussed during the conference.
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