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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
1
Pioneer merchant George C. Vail dies at 82
George C. Vail senior partner of George C Vail & Sons and a lifelong Madison resident died at home on Broadway Christmas morning at age 82 He was a pioneer furniture dealer and undertaker and the last surviving member of his father's family He is survived by his widow former Miss Sarah and two sons Frank P and Harry L plus several grandchildren The funeral was held this afternoon at his residence with services conducted by Rev J H Barnard and burial at Fairmount cemetery with pallbearers S M Strader C A Wymond Fred Herbst Herbert Lyon James Thomas and Franke L Francises
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Vail
Broadway
Mr. Vail
Weslees
George C Vail & Sons
Madibee
Vilage
Madison
Ace
Cornelius Vail
Rosetta Totten Vail
Sarah
Frank P
Harry L. Vail
Sevores
Madison Lodge of Elks
J. H. Barnard
Feirmount
Mesura
S. M. Strader
C. A. Wymond
Fred Herbst
Herbert Lyon
James
Thomas J. Francises
Vail
Mondell to Confer with Harding on Army Navy Funds
Representative Frank Mondell is traveling to Marion for talks with President-elect Harding over the status of legislation and army and navy appropriations. Senator McCumber said reductions are likely and sees no chance of conflict with Japan. he noted global conditions are unfavorable for conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Frank Mondell
House
Washington
Harding Harding
Congress
McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
Harding
Japan
Nine Killed and Thirty Wounded in Fiume Bombardment
A Milan dispatch reports nine Fiume civilians killed and thirty wounded when Italian regulars bombarded the city. Local authorities have not disclosed further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Fiume
Milan
Twelve Killed in Irish Violence Since Christmas
Dublin reports twelve dead and nineteen wounded from post Christmas violence. Official figures show eleven civilian fatalities and seventeen wounded, plus one policeman killed and two wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Fire on Presidential Yacht Mayflower Doused
Fire aboard the Presidential Yacht Mayflower today was extinguished by sailors and yard firemen. Damage is repairable and may be fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fiume Occupation Rumors and Tax Amendment Debate
London reports Premier Giolitti says Fiume will be occupied tonight or tomorrow with Italian regular troops possibly already at the city. In Washington a proposed constitutional amendment aims to tax all incomes and abolish tax exemptions for state and municipal bonds and officials salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Giolitti
Fuime
Exchange Telegraph
Rome
Fiume
Washington
Representative McFadden
President to veto pending railroad and relief bills
The White House indicated President Washington will veto legislation pending in Congress. The railroad divestiture extension and isolation revival of the war finance corporation giving farmers relief are expected to be vetoed, and the omnibus tariff and soldier bonus bills likely to be obstructed if passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
White House
War Finance Corporation
Italian premier Gioliti residence stoned amid unrest
Italian sympathizers stoned Premier Giolitti's residence today in Rome. Another crowd invaded the Eire Concert hall bearing binoculars but was ejected. D Annunzio reportedly suppressed two attempted reversions at Fiume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
D’aantizr
Gioliti
Eire
D'Annunx O
Fiume
Germany to face disarmament row at Nice talks
Paris dispatch says the Spa conference pledge on disarmament will be examined at the Anglo French Italian conference in Nice. Germany has already been warned that occupation zones may be extended if disarmament does not proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Spa
Nice
German scientists offer to resume scientific ties with Oxford
German university professors and Reichstag members draft a reply to Oxford’s appeal for friendly scientific exchange. They state science seeks truth beyond borders and pledge joint work to forget offensive wartime rhetoric and restore academic links between Germany Austria and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Oxford University
Germany
Austria
Wife Seeks Divorce Over Bald Stepson Case
Dr. Charles R. Hancock testifies in New York court that Eugenia IF Thompson claimed to be about 30 and had a small son out West after a divorce. He says upon meeting the son he found a man of his own age who was bald headed, influencing his belief in her tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia IF. Thompson
Charles R. Hancock
New York City
Funeral of Mrs James Lazenby at West Madi son Methodist
The funeral for Mrs James Lazenby was held at 2 pm from West Madison Methodist Church with no services led by Rev Brinkdey. Many friends attended to honor her memory, and she was interred at Springdale cemetery. Amethysts and yet are the two map widely used mourning stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lazenby
West Madison Methodist Church
Brinkdey
Last Leap Year Dance Ends Night at Pythian Hall
The final leap year dance for four years drew about 70 couples at Pythian Hall on Jefferson Street. Misses Helen Lauer Agnes Donlan and Anne Harper organized the event with Perry’s five piece jazz orchestra providing music until 3 AM after a noon lunch of sandwiches and hot coffee prepared by Edward Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Hall
Jefferson Street
Helen Lauer
Agnes Donlan
Anne Harper
Perry
Home
Sweet Home
Edward Flynn
Madison
Remains of Mrs Culbertson Arrive for Funeral Service
The remains of Mrs. Ann Culbertson aged 84 who died Christmas day at her daughter’s home in Manion ltd arrived last night with relatives and were taken to Schneiders chapel. Services were held at Caledonia Church and interment followed in the church cemetery. She was long a resident of the Scotch settlement and is survived by one son Harry Culbertson of Switzerland county and five daughters Misses Helle Lidia Alle Madge Cohertson and Mrs Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lydia Reynolds
James Crawford
West Third Street
Schneider
E. A. Shhulz
Fairmount Cemetery
Jes Raynolds
John
Beatrice
Brooklys
N. Y
Ann Culbertson
John W. Harvey
Manion, Ltd
Caledonia Church
Culbertson
Harry Culertson
Switzerland County
Helle
Lidia
Alle
Madge Cohertson
Harvey
Wilson Directs Interference With Western Union Cable
Washington dec 28 the interference with the laying of the western union cable connection with miami florida was on the direct orders of president wilson according to a bill filed today in the supreme court of the district of columbia seeking to enjoin secretaries baker colby and daniels from interfering with the cable project
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Western Union
Miami
Florida
Wilson
Wera
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Baker
Colby
Daniels
Temperatures Hit 3 Below Zero in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis the thermometer fell to 3 degrees below zero marking the first subzero temperature of the winter as a cold front settled over the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianpolis
Wilson birthday health improves as Gus Campbell wins oratory honor
Washington December 28 President Wilson marks his 64th birthday in better health than a year ago. Gus Campbell son of Rev and Mrs W F Campbell now in Chicago wins Beloit College oratorical contest earning entry to the upcoming state contest. Campbell a Madison High School graduate also debated at Butler College Indianapolis last April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Gus Campbell
W. F. Campbell
Chicago
Campbell
Beloit College
Beloit
Wisconsin
Madison High School
Butler College
Indianapolis
Property transfers and holiday travel notices in North Madison area
James Duffy transfers property to Stella Duffy in North Madison for a nominal sum. Charles L. Lovelace and wife convey the Dehler block at Main and Poplar to Robert F. Benson for $1. Robert E. and Martha Matthews of Marion County convey 21 acres in Graham township to John M. Pressley for $1 and exchange of property. John M. Pressley sells the same real estate to Putnam Realty Company for $1 and exchange. Various residents travel to Indianapolis Louisville Lawrenceburg and nearby towns for holidays. Western Fire Company No 41 awards a hose reel to George Ny. Local residents Jeanie LaForce Bernard Hunger and others visit kin and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duffy
Stella Duffy
North Madison
Charles L. Lovelace
Robert F. Benson
Dehler
Main
Poplar
Robert E. Matthews
Martha Matthews
Marion Couty
Ind
John M. Pressley
Graham Township
Putnam Reality Company
Indianapolis
Cris Vail
Aiven Knceveller
Lawrenceburg
Charles Weber
Louisville Sanay
Fred Schneider
Anderson
Thomas McKenna
Piqua
Ohio
Louis Wettrick
Joseph Wettrick
North Walnutt
Western Fire Company No. 41
George Ny
Fund for Starving Children Drives Immediate Donations
The fund for starving European children invites gifts with a two to one government and local aid match. One American dollar plus two local dollars feeds a child a balanced meal daily for a month, with all contributions used for direct feeding. Send contributions to the Jefferson County relief committee at Safety Deposit and Trust Company in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
European Relief Council
America
Home Office
American Relief Administration
Wf. &. Lyon
Jefferson County Relief Committee
Safety Deposit and Trust Company
Madison
Beehive Architecture Blesses Lithuanian Cottages
The Lithuanians build beehives like cottage homes with slanted gables and ornate doors. Double walls insulate against long winters, pine is used for protection, and hive colors express individuality amid centuries of oppression enhancing artistic bee farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathianovia
America
Tiey
Eggs With Queer Markings In Freshwater Birds
A fragment describes eggs with unusual markings and colors from various birds. It notes porcelain like shells with delicate pink blooms on a California partridge egg, flycatcher shells with torn surfaces, and cuckoo eggs showing chalky coats. Some eggs appear uniform white or spotted, with mentions of spouts and crook shapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faruivard
No. 3 Fire Co Elects Officers
Western Fire Company No. 3 held its regular meeting electing officers for the upcoming year. Officer slate includes President William C. Roth and Vice President Clark Stuart with several key posts such as Secretary C. A. Bowman Treasurer Louis Layton Chief W. F. Winter and Asst Chief Sam Steigerwald. Hose Director Calvin Cisco Pipesmen Louis Barnes Martin Cassidy and Charles M. Chapman Engineer Fred Friedersdorf Chief Driver Hayden Bear Assistant Driver Dean Miller and Messenger William Marx Hal Hulburt of Norwood, C., visited over Christmas with his sister Mrs. N. T. Drake and niece Miss Rebekah Drake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Fire Company No. 3
William C. Roth
Clark Stuart
C. A. Bowman
Louis Layton
W. F. Winter
Sam Steigerwald
Calvin Cisco
Louis Barnes
Martin Cassidy
Charles M. Chapman
Fred Friedersdorf
Hayden Bear
Dean Miller
William Marx
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C. Vail
South Bend
Havana
Mondell
Republican House
Senator Harding
Navy
Fume
D’amanazio
Nicipal
D’annunzio
GERMA
Vance
K .G
Ats Templar
Madison Commandery
Knights Templar
Heldvasi
Chas. Cox
Harry H. Cope
Robert F. Stanton
Joseph Nichols
Andrew Stevens
R. L. Irelang
Greenville Johnson
Louis P. Scheik
John A. Naill
Orlando W. Dryden
Charles A. Geile
Sentinel
William H. Gibbs
John A. Reynolds
Elizabethtown
Desu
P. E. Wills
Mr.Reynolds
Dupont
William H. Reynolds
Vernon Lodge
Odd Fellows
W. A
Madisonian
Jeanie LaForce
Mr. Green Sports
West Main Street
Louisville
Bernard Hunger
Iren Hunger
E. Second Street
Ft. Thomas
Margaret Kuppler
George Kuppler
Kent
Georgie Thompson
David Thompson
Shelbyville
Fund For Starving Children
No. 3 Fire Co
Hal Hulburt
Norwood, C
N. T. Drake
Rebekah Drake
L& Records
Adison
Columbia
January Records
Lllacromrema Clin
Rogers
Rogers Drug Store
Madison, Ind
Wm. A. Abernethy
West Main St
Pythian
Will Millar
Indienapolis
W. W. Millar
F. J. Holzhauer
Joe Stanley
Me“ora
Levelord
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