Local residents arrivals and events from Madison area
Morning report lists Mr. 8. M. Talkington as a passenger to Wirt. Births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Hoeft ling. William Ogden arrives from Chicago for holidays. Christmas masses announced by Father Gordon. Miss Kate Niesse returns from Carrollton by steamer Vim. Mrs. Alex Cooney travels to Indianapolis for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. James Atwell depart for Syracuse for Christmas with relatives. New doors installed at No. 2 Engine House by contractor James White. George Geyman of near China loses a horse valued at 200 dollars. Curtis Sample, 21, died of tuberculosis. funeral expected tomorrow at Morris Chapel. Madison Automobile Co. receives Overland cars Prot Tosca OL Ons and two Willys-Nuggets. the 74 models are first in Madison. Peoples Trust Co. named guardian of Gip and Bertie Porter, children of er Porter, killed at Brooksburg. Ongoing liquor suits connected to the killing. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kasper travel to Pittsburgh for Mrs. Kasper’s mother’s funeral. Lon Alistott reports a 545-pound hog sold to Pearl Packing House for 80.20. Richard Hughes of Snider Catsup Co. travels to Cincinnati for Christmas. recalls first trip Madison to Indianapolis on the I. M. and B. road and ticket purchase at the local station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Cooney
Tidiantpolis
James Atwell
Syracuse
N. Y
Mr. Atwell
James White
George Geyman
China
Curtis Sample
San Antonio
Lex
Morris Chapel
Madison Automobile Co
Overland Automobiles
Pittsburgh
Richard Hughes
Snider Catsup Company
Cincinnati
Small Bay
Hughes
Madison
Indianapolis
I. M. and B. Road
Mov ie queen Hilmes to start work in Los Angeles
Miss Hilmes, cousin of Miss Victoria Forse, reports from Cincinnati that she has secured permanent employment with a film company in Los Angeles and will begin next week. She will travel widely reproducing moving picture plots and is well known in Madison, with many friends awaiting her success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Forse
Dorothy Hilmes
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Cal
Miss Hilmes
Madison
Miss Forse
Christmas Gift from John G. Hitz to The Herald
The Herald received its first Christmas present from John G. Hitz a renowned sailor and fruit grower. He delivered a half bushel of Belleflouer apples to the office welcoming the season with gifts and good cheer. The staff extended thanks and wishes for a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
John G. Hitz
Santa Claus
Herald Force
John
New Huber steam roller arrives for county use
The ten ton Huber steam roller, bought by the county for 2100 dollars, arrived yesterday and was stored in the courthouse yard near the bull-pen. A companion tank wagon with sprinkler and a combined scanner and crusher were purchased at the same time and will be stationed at North Madison. The machine promises versatile work including road rolling, mixing, and potentially operating a rock crusher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huber
Court House
Huber Manufacturing Co
Marion
Mineaeam
Counts
North Madison
Officers Elected by Fair Phil Fire Co No 1
At a regular meeting Fair Phil Fire Company No 1 elected officers for the ensuing term. President David Johnson Vice President John W Bishop Secretary John Gibbs Treasurer John T Schofield Chief Charles Ringwall Assistant Samuel E Lawson Engineer John Porrance Pipesmen Al Wolf and Dahlen Hose Directors Bea Lotz Walter Kahn Trustees L Weery John Stanley and Wood. A Christmas divide of 20 dollars was voted a call member. Lawrenceburg Tennessee December 26. Robert Beurgerald prints a weekly newspaper known as the Weekly with a dead pencil and reports President Wilson complimenting him on his engagement announcement. The paper is believed unique for being printed with a dead pencil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Phil Fire Company No. 1
David Johnson
Vicw
John W. Bishop
John Gibbs
John T. Schofield
Charles Ringwall
Samuel ME Lawson
John Porrance
Phamas AL Wolf
Pester Dahlen
Bea Lotz
Walter Kahn
L. Weery
Ohn Stanley
Wood
Sehamesstanding
Edward Dihammer
Thais v. ‘Val
Conrad Heck
Lawrenceburg
Tme
Robert BE. Burgerald
We Seventeen
Wilson
Huis
Baseball Tips and Nostalgia From Leslie’s Note
A nostalgic column recalls past seasons and bets on Braves Giants and the Giants. The writer notes April to October slips and praises the Braves while predicting a strong New York showing soon, with Goewey of Leslie’s sharing opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grein
Connie Mack
Stallings
Evers
Mina
McCraws
Giants
Braves
New York Vepresoien
Ed A. Goewey
Leslie
The Way 10 Live and Eternal Years
The text urges viewing life as continuous beyond death, stressing the need to live well. It emphasizes avoiding actions that would cause lasting evil and to start deeds that will be blessings in others’ lives.
Pleasant Point Social Hits and Local News Notes
Last Friday evening at Wirt the Judkins hosted Group No 2 of the BY PLU at Wirt Baptist Church with music, singing and readings by family members and friends. Guests included Alstott and Judkins families, Lisle Smitha, Fern Alstott, and others. refreshments of ice cream cake bananas and candy were served before departure. The column also mentions Missina Smart returning from Cincinnati, Mrs George Wallibee at the State Grange meeting, church attendance, a Christmas sermon by Rev Sorrells, and visits among Madison and North Madison residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Judkins
Wirt
BY. Plu
Baptist Ehurch
Judkins
Iusic
Leslie Sinitha
Ben Alstott
Fudkins
Futture
Alstott
Pave Alstott
Ora Danner
Mary Alstot
Ada Bramwell
Edith McGee
Ferne Alstott
Leste Smitha
Ken Alstott
Joseph Judkins
Charley Tharnall
Lloyd Spann
Wallace Judkins
Russell Francisca
Homer Bradwell
Guy Pelsor
Elmer Cordrey
Roy Thorine
George Wallibee
State Grange
Columbus
Louis Bechman
Cincinnati
Missina Smart
Big Creek
John Wiartian
Madison
George Vallee
Kent R district notes and community happenings
A Kent area report lists residents visiting and returning home, a Monday bazar drawing a large crowd, local roofers at work, and several neighbors planning upcoming weddings. A barn on Jacob Bair’s farm near Splitrock burned with 1450 loss and a youth burned to death in the blaze. St Louis remains noted as a major fur market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Schrieber
Hlingis
Kent
Nellie VonDissen
Ella Bare
Della Lowery
Lexington
Howard Chenney
Hanover
Emerson Iown
Ira Sipes
John Bare
Bob Corman
Illinois
Ada Mount
Esther Kloepfer
Flo
Elsie Berry
Pete Chasteen
Will Bruner
Ditzler
O. Berry
Minnie Bair
Madam Humor
Rosebud
Aurora
Jacob
Splitrock
Legal notice of suit to sell real estate in Jefferson County
In Jefferson Circuit Court January Term 1916 Joseph A Benham administrator of Mary J Benham deceased sues Lottie Chasteen and others to sell real estate to pay debts. Non residents required to appear February 5 1916. affidavit of competent witness filed. notice dated December 8 1915. EDW M Prenatt Clerk. P E Bear Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit Court
Joseph A. Benham
Mary Jd. Benham
Lottie Chasteen
Oscar Chasteen
Lola Diffendalfer
John Diffendaffer
Diffendaffer
Lola Diffendaffer
Mary J. Benham
Robert C. Benham
Madison
M. Prenatt
Notice of Administration for Romania C Phillips Estate
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Indiana appoints Norwyn N Phillips as Administrator of the estate of Romania C Phillips, deceased, supposedly solvent. December 18 1915. Attorney B Wells signs as attorney for administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Indiana
Romania C. Phillips
Beggar Receives 2 Million as Webb City Man Appeals for Mercy
A Webb City resident with blindness seeks relief after a public fund transfer of 2 090 000 dollars. The report mentions attempts to restore sight and references a court or police involvement with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb City
Battles With Ship Aboard After Whale Collision Near Sitka Sound
A whaling steamer the Star Qh under Captain Liedis faced a desperate encounter with a massive whale near Mount Pheectnibe in Sitka sound. Gunner Earling and crew towed away the damaged gunwire after the whale wrecked a plate in the bulwarks and bent the hull ten feet threatening to swamp the vessel.
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Pheectnibe
Nriuzofteland
Theoont
Sitka Sound
Liedis
Earling
Kaade Tarbor
Tle
Practical Health Hint Danger In Overweight
Practical health note warns overweight increases death risk, especially in older adults. Arthur Punter, medical center head, notes higher weight raises diabetes risk, Brights disease, heart and liver issues. Public should seek proper guidance to reduce excess weight and improve health outcomes.
Dorn's Ointment Promotes Quick Eczema Relief
An advertisement touts Dorn's Ointment for eczema and itch relief, urging customers to scratch less as it promises soothing effects. Available in a 50 cent box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorn
Quiet title action in Jefferson County Circuit Court
In the Jefferson Circuit Court of Indiana a complaint to quiet title to real estate is filed by Stephen McIntire against Peter Emmiel et al. The defendants include unknown heirs and devisees of several named individuals. The suit targets the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of a section in Cab east township Jefferson County. Defendants are notified to appear at the January 1916 term in Madison to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit Court
Stephen McIntire
Peter Emmiel
Magne Jones
Edward Jones
Charles Emmet
Nellie Em
Martin Warner
Mary Ann Warner
Eleaser Amden
Martha Amden
Eleazer G. Anderson
Eleaser DB. Amsden
Samuel A. Sarvent
William D. Houghton
Rath Houghton
Lemuel C. Jones
Barbara Bo Hares
Mary Hoagland
James Hoaghid
Andrew W. Smith
Indiana
Pasienstedt Township
Defferson County
Coitainme
Madison
M. Prienate
Zearing
Curtis
Marshall
Stout Probate Action Set For January Term
Indiana Jefferson County clerks record shows Tilden Short as administrator of Orange H. Stout deceased files probate action No. 5281 against George M. Stout Alice Stout Clarinda Marquardt Charles Marquardt Harvey Stout Nora Swait and Fred Swait and Bertha Blankenship requiring appearance in Madison court January 18 1916 with the case returnable at the January term to be held in the Madison courthouse judgment to follow per the December 9 1915 filing by Clerk Edw M Prenatt Curtis Marshall attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit
Tilden Short
Orange H. Stout
Theodore Stout
George M. Stout
Alice Stout
Clarinda Marquardt
Charles Marquardt
Harvey Stout
Stout
Nora Swait
Fred Swait
Bertha Blankenship
Madison
Edw
M. Prenatt
Senator John W. Kern Celebrates 66th Birthday
Democratic Senate leader John W. Kern turned 66 yesterday and spent the day on department errands and official duties. He continued his typical demanding schedule despite the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kern
Senate
Anti neutrality plots under control says government
Washington reports the anti neutrality plots are under control with agents having the facts. Officials say the danger has passed and arrests may follow at the discretion of Attorney General Gregory Secretary Lansing and President Wilson. Tobacco sales at warehouses totaled 160340 pounds at an average 9.40 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gregory
Lansing
Wilson
Prices for poultry feed and fuel products list
Wholesale markets quote live poultry prices and buying rates for various feeds and fuels. Includes per bushel and per ton costs for seeds, grasses, rape, sunflowers, and coal and coke, with price ranges and condition notes from suppliers like J Schofield & Son and Foy Wymond Co. Coal and coke are listed by grade and transport location.
Daily Market Report Indianapolis Cash Prices
Wheat prices steady with No 2 and No 3 red bids listed. Corn and oats show steady ranges for No 3 white No 4 white and No 3 mixed through billing. Hay strong with several alfalfa and Timothy lots priced per ton and per hundredweight. Cattle and calves mixed with varied bids for feed, veal, and cows. Hogs receipts around 7,500 with best weights 210 pounds and up priced around 6.50 to 6.60 per hundredweight.
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Hay
Timothy
Omman
Ecccansess
Iba
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Editic
Yo Dara T Jompary
Paese
Omballithaat
M. Talkington
John Hoeftling
West Main Street
Joan, Jr
William Ogden
Chicago
Gordon
Chia
Kate Niesse
Carrollton
No.2 Fire Co
Lawr
Bassau
Thes Weiter Pishe
Boston Amencans
Giants of
the Way
Pleasant Point
Messrs
Mies Faye Alstott
Mas.ames Storms
Sorrells
John Lehnert
Amel
Pred Meyers
Charley Thurnall
George Wehner
Frieda Kessler
Frank Metree
Louis Buchanan
Kent R
St. Louis
P. E. Bear
Noruw N. Phillipy
Ss. B. Wells
Oataibitiens Pols. Res. A
Cotton Sage Blind Street
Wreate
Monster
Haneh
Arthur Punter
Centreareat of
On Die Tie Irsianece Rota
Uaukedt
Simone Diew
Brieht
Curtis Marshall, Attorney
Declowst
Biote Wholesale Marerts
Fee Cloceen
Ares Glenn
J.schofield & Son
Giles
Wymond Co
Stet
Vittaburg
Pittsburg
Garde
WagoMma
Trow
Daily Market Report
Cesceeb
Oramen
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