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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

2

Madison Man Receives Marriage License for Allen Archer and Pauline Sigeon

In Madison Indiana a marriage license was issued to Allen Archer and Pauline Sigeon, both of Switzerland court. Louise Heath of Brooksburg leaves for Indianapolis by train. Mrs Margaret Boyd named guardian for her mother Mrs Margaret Mikesell in Jeffersonville Circuit Court. Local notices report community events and obituaries, including the death of Mrs Shirley Lee in Indianapolis and burial plans in Trimble County Kentucky.

Harry Nichols Allen Archer Pauline Sigeon Switzerland Louise Heath Brooksburg Indianapolis J. W. Fenn West Third Street Cincinnati Margaret Boyd Jeffersonville Margaret Mikesell Southeastern Hospital Mary Schwartekopf Columbus George W. Sangler Hotel Jefferson Belva Book Emma Scott Shirley Lee Mndianapolis Virgina Metree

Caravans Move Toward Georgia for Road Building Contract

A convoy of thirteen tracks and three touring cars with workers from Maple Rapids and Meo on their way to Atlanta for road construction under the War den Contract Company. They expect a 50 mile Georgia project to follow 40 miles already built near Atlanta and anticipate a two year job. They left Michigan on a Friday morning, about 450 miles to Madison, aiming to reach by Saturday night. Additional trucks will depart today and Sunday, with about 10 trucks bound for the southern work.

Madison Eary Maple Rapids Meo Atlanta Rapids Georgia Michigan Madison

Priest Hurt in Auto Crash Near Edinburg Indiana

The Rev C. P. Barron pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Edinburg was seriously injured Tuesday night when his car struck an interstate traction car. Barron, known for giving public addresses during local wet and dry campaigns, sustained injuries in the wreck.

Edinburg Ind C. P. Barron Holy Trinity Catholic Church

Soviet Agents Try to Bring Bolshevik Missionaries to America

Soviet agents attempt to smuggle Bolshevik missionaries into the United States. Security measures bar entry by land routes and monitor frontier posts to prevent a large-scale Bolshevik incursion. Passports and identity checks are tightened to stop potential crossings and detect suspicious activity along northern border points.

Holland America Geroan Coriu Owisty Farass

Births and visits mark Madison December scene

In Madison on December 16 a son Ralph Pratt born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Pratt and a daughter Irene Louise Mary to Mr and Mrs George Zepf. Visitors include Mrs George Larbier and son Walter from Fort Wayne, and others from Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Shelbyville Franklin Connersville. A public sale of Thomas D Wheeler estate and Elks Lodge receptions noted with new officers and a fall incident injuring Mr James Ritchie reported.

Ralph Martin Ralph Pratt Irene Louise Mary George Zepf North Jefferson Street George Larbier Walter Fort Wayne Startley W. Cochrane Detroit Louis Rivaud Indianapolis Thomas Joyce Telegraph Hall Raymond Kahn John Thacker Jacksonville Fla W. E Carr Mary Stella Franklin Carr Mary Huffman Claudia Weble Shelbyville Jos. Worland Connersville Canaan Thomas D. Wheeler John H. Wehner Kate Wheeler Emerson Lemen Joseph MI. Cooper

Deer Rescued After Dog Attack in Stream

A chaotic scene unfolds as a deer fights off a dog by a flowing stream with bystanders watching. The struggle ends with the deer escaping into the forest and the dog retreating, leaving observers relieved.

Lied to Save His Mother Alters Court Sentence

The confession reveals a man named Sanar topp admitting to aiding his mother’s case. Investigators note moving to fe elared his i wih ott, leading to his release after a long period. The record mentions Tater Walle Dinveeff in connection with the case.

Topp

Striking At Human Liberty In Fort Wrane Protest

Fort Wayne Indiana school policy bans girls from wearing skirts more than ten inches from the floor and mandatory square necked dresses with puffed ears. The affected students oppose the prohibition and protest the rules.

Fort Wrane Ind Frotm

Local Property Transfers and New Membership in Juniata Tribe

James W Waltz and wife transfer property to Dela na Bear and others for $1. John Roch sells north Mulberry street property to Gus Yunker for 1500. Genevieve Foster to Josie M and Florence Roch on north Jefferson street for 2100. John P Turner and wife to Thomas L South on a Saluda farm for 1600. The Juniata Tribe of Haymakers met and admitted George Ackerman Joseph Potter Floyd Francisco Alva Richardson Jarvey Green. members celebrated with hot weiners coffee and cigars.

James W. Waltz Delana Bear John Roch Gus Yunker North Mulberry Street Genevieve Foster Josie M Florence Roch North Jefferson Street John PT. Lurner Thomas L. South Saluda Juniata Tribe of Haymakers George Ackerman Joseph Potter Floyd Francisco Alva Richardson Jarvey Green

Newsboy King Weds London Bride in Wartime Uniform

Samuel TH. Cole marries Adela Victoria Robertson of London in St James Church England. The bride reportedly hails from a wealthy family and wears a World War I era War Nurse uniform. Cole carries a bundle of newspapers as they exit the ceremony.

Samuel TH. Cole New York Adela Victoria Robertson London St. James Shurch Cole

Apartments With Children in Buffalo Described as Welcome

Fragmentary report describes an apartment house where children are tolerated and seen as integral, with residents and observers noting the challenges and acceptance of kids in the building. Quotes express mixed views on parenting and public space within the home.

Woo Arle Eames

Squatters Seize Park Land Two Months After Claim

In Vienna squatters mostly older workers seized a district’s green space and oaks from authorities. They set up shelters and built rudimentary structures around fields and crops to pressure the government. After a period of tense standoffs, police restored access and cleared several lines around the gates.

Veenna

Pennsylvania’s Largest Tree Measured At 125 Feet

A state forestry survey identifies a 125 year old tree on the farm of John Marister Wingtestawai Prane Dhdnocesiity in Harrishburs Pennsylvania as the state’s largest. The tree stands 125 feet tall with a wide crown and a 7 foot diameter, planted to commemorate the burial site of Indian chief John Goodway. it remains in good condition.

Harrishburs State Forestry Department Delads John Maris Ter Wingtestawai Prane Dhdnocesiity Enatoere John Goodway

Humphreys Doctor for Every Ills Medicine Ad

An old advertisement lists Humphreys' Doctor for Every Ills Medicine with remedies for fevers colic diarrhea cough toothache and other ailments in multiple languages. It promotes cures for rheum, piles, asthma and more. Published by Humphreys Indicine Co at Corner William and Ada streets New York.

New York Jack Dempsey Bill Brennen Chicago Dempsey Senate Darynwilla

A Broken Reed Hearts Hope Restored in Loyal Heir

Rodney Lewis rises from poverty to rescue Alma Hume, daughter of Alexander Hume, in a tale of family ruin and renewed fortune. Rodney frees Alma from kidnappers, aids the literary fortune, and helps restore his parents to comfort as Mr Hume publishes his books.

Eunice Mercy Lewis Rodney Joshua Lewis Robert Ife Rodney Lewis Haedel Ft. Mn Toolkiedler Miesander Plume Waedbiios Ibrary Pinae If Rasdres Corm Wadham Alma Hume Alma Y Hume Wadhams Alexander Hume Hume

Ships Rapidly Convert to Oil Fueled Engines Worldwide

Lloyds Register notes a surge in oil fueled ships. United States Great Britain and Japan lead new tonnage with 426 vessels fitted for oil, 28 new diesel subsidies, and 56 ships over 10,000 gross tons under construction.

United States Great Britain Japan Lloyds’ Register of Shipping Lloyda’ Register United Kingdom Afrika Tapan Catadda Tale Sweden Spat Denmark Lloyds’ Register

Red Leaders Ousted From Germany Conference Delegates Ordered Out

Russian socialist delegates M. Zlinovieff and M. Losowsky were expelled by the German government while at a socialist conference in Berlin. The action follows tensions between Germany and Soviet representatives.

Red Germany M. Zlinovieff M. Losowsky Balle

Between the Rivers Love Story Contest Twist

Wilfred Thayer, professor at Carleton College, judges a true love story contest for Woman's Sphere. He identifies Phyllis Kenyon as the author of Between the Rivers and persuades her to withdraw the piece, revealing their secret romance. He offers support and love, and Phyllis accepts.

Wilfred Thayer Carleton College Wilfred Vic Wes Patterte Blailis Phillis Kenyon Myrtle Street Ashton Marite Street Phadlis Keay Miss Kenyon Charlotte Kenyon Phyllis

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