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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
3
Holiday greetings and travel notes fill this Madison column as residents and visitors return home. Stories mention many names from Paducah to Indianapolis, with weddings, births, hospital visits, and a new baby born at King's Daughters Hospital.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood over 56 feet with the Central Union station abandoned due to flood conditions. Weather bureau notes no change from Monday forecast as of December 27.
William A Ketcham, longtime former command er of the Grand Army of the Republic, passes away after a period of illness. The Indianapolis figure, aged about 70, was noted for his leadership and service.
George La Schwab and J. Scott draw grand and petit jurors for the Jefferson Circuit Court January term starting Monday January 2. Names include Fred Green Smyrna and Zeph T. Herin Shelby among grand jurors. Christmas collection at St Michael's Church totals 308.44 for Catholic orphans. thanks expressed by Father Guthneck.
Democratic House leaders expressed confidence they will gain a central majority in the next election. They expect heavy gains in New England New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Oklahoma with support from other midwest and western states.
At a regular meeting of Madison Commodery No.22 Knights Templar officers were elected and installed for the ensuing term. Eminent Commander Harry H. Cope leads a slate including Generalissimo Charles W. Geile and Captain General Andrew M. Stevens. The commandery will be inspected January 17 1922 at seven o clock by State Inspector General Barnhard of Green Castle.
Paris reports the French delegation at Washington insists on 90000 ton submarine strength and warns of possible delays to future conferences. Washington notes France seeks 40000 tons equal to the US and Britain but other powers resist. postponing a decision on submarines would be unacceptable to Italy and other nations.
Eugene Debs leaves Washington asserting no demands were placed on him and announcing a world tour to promote peace. He also hints at a sixth presidential run if workers demand it, while criticizing the armament conference as a tax-saving move for capitalists. In Kentucky, Mrs. Elizabeth Hudson dies at 60 after an indigestion attack near Bedford with survivors including husband F W Hudson and four children.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Towers hosted relatives at their West Main Street home for the sixteenth birthday of their son Jesse Andrew. The evening featured music games and refreshments. Guests included Mr and Mrs Edgar Black and son Mr and Mrs Grover Gentrup and children Mr and Mrs Jack Rousch and Mr and Mrs Evan Wyatt and Jesse Towers. The remains of Mrs Mary Biehl aged 58 a Cragmont patient were shipped to Seymour by Vail undertaking house.
The readable fragments mention Russia and a sequence of garbled names and places. No coherent event, date, or identifiable entities form a clear news item or outcome. The passage appears damaged with no verifiable actions or statements.
Residents watched the river reach perilous levels with banks overtopped and roads flooded along the Hanover road and near the depot. Crews worked to shore up lines of protection while community events proceeded with local dances and pageants amid the rising waters.
Recaps yesterday recalled captains of a steamer named Amered sunk between ber and st heaps. A wire report described the maritime disaster and which ships were involved.
Help wanted for orders among friends and neighbors to sell genuine guaranteed hosiery. Payment 75c for spare time or 36.00 a week for full time. No experience needed. Write International Stocking Mills Norristown Pa nov li willt.
A full house enjoyed Trinity M E Church Christmas program at 4 PM with Mrs Lepver directing the choir. The Sunday school presented Carrying Christ to Every Child in pageant form to a crowded audience and offerings totaling 85 were donated to orphan relief in war torn Europe. The day included organ voluntaries, choirs, solos, a violin adoration, and the cantata To Bethlehem by the choir.
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