Local residents take trains for Christmas visits
A flurry of travelers left by morning train to visit family and friends for the holidays. Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana destinations include Columbus Indianapolis Dayton and Logansport with listed passengers Mr. Gibson Mrs. Cavanaudh Miss Born and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min m Gibson
Columbus
Mr. Phillips
Kentucky
Indianapolis
D. P. Davis
Joseph Hensler
Laurel C. Ellison
Grace Cavanaudh
Sulphur Ky
R. V. Richmond
Charles Eaglin
Gladys
Charles Gray
Dayton
Ohio
C. E. Toler
Dora Simpson
Childdren
James Thevenow
Florence Born
Logansport
Zachary Grooms
Louisville
Walter Stevens
H. H. Cotton
Bloomington
Death of Mrs E L Rasch in Indianapolis
Mr Andrew H Lytle received a telegram announcing the death of his mother in law Mrs E L Rasch at 1 30 am in Indianapolis after a brief illness. Aged 55 she leaves her husband and two daughters Mrs Lytle of this city and Mrs William Knight of Anderson. Funeral arrangements undecided likely Sunday burial in Indianapolis. Mr Lytle and Leah Carolyn will travel to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Lytle
Inlaw
E. L. Rasch
Indianapolis
Anderson
Madison
Death of Former Madisonian Miss Margaret F. Klinefelter
Miss Alabama Fitch received a telegram announcing the death of her cousin Miss Margaret F. Klinefelter aged 79 at her Baltimore home after a long illness. Born in Madison she moved to Baltimore early and lived there since. She visited Madison fifteen years ago and had many friends here in sorrow. Funeral and burial will be in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama Fitch
Margaret F. Klinefelter
Baltimore
Madison
Miss Klinefelter
Miss Fitch
Buriel
Murder at Ball Glass Factory Ends in Quick Slaying
Hallett McArgue, 30, killed fellow worker George Cling, 45, at the Ball Glass Factory after Cling allegedly questioned his suitability with women. McArgue surrendered to police, signed a confession, and gave no defense. Cling leaves a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Hallett McArgue
George Cling
Ball Glass
McArgues
Cling
McArgue
Cling 5
Sam Hale
Estella
Parole Recommended for Frank Heilman and two others
The Indiana State Pardon Board recommended parole for Frank Heilman and commutation of sentences for Thomas Gray and James Price from Jefferson County. Heilman, jailed for life for murder since 1903, had no prior record and showed compliance, with multiple clemency hearings over the years. Gray and Price had their five to fourteen year robberies reduced to three to fourteen by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Pardon Board
Frank Heilman
Thomas Gray
James Price
Pardon Board
Heilman
Joseph Guerich
Jefferson County
Indiana Reformatory
Wage cuts urged to ease U S housing shortage
Washington reports Senator Calder, chair of the Senate reconstruction committee, says wage reductions are a remedy for America’s housing shortage. He cites high transport and fuel costs as barriers but argues real cost relief requires lower wages. He notes living costs may soon ease but construction prices will not return to prewar levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Clader
Senate Reconstruction Committee
Senate
Calder
Mrs Mohan Testifies on Irish Conditions in Queenstown
Mrs Myrtle Mohan of Long Island testified before the commission probing Irish conditions. She said British soldiers were ordered to tear down that American flag and tramp on it when she raised it at her parents home in Queenstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Myrtle Mohan
Long Island
Queenstown
Russians deposit $200 million in gold for trade credits
Washington reports the Russian Soviet Government deposited 200 million dollars in gold with Copenhagen banks to back trade credits with the United States and other nations. Experts say the aim is a three cornered trade allowing Lenin to sell surplus wheat and raw materials to Scandinavia and Britain and buy American manufactured goods with the proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Copenhagen
United States
State Department
Lenine
Scandinavia
Great Britain
Wilson to veto Omnibus Tariff Bill if Senate passes
President Wilson will veto the Omnibus Tariff Bill levying dates on agricultural products if the measure clears the Senate and reaches his desk. Senate leaders report strong intimations of the veto following a large House majority vote last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
House
Senate
Harding talks farm policy with Navarro visitors
Senator Harding hosted a discussion on farm finance practical policies and cabinet capabilities. Guests included banker and former Ambassador Myron Herrick Republican Treasurer Fred Upham and adviser to the president elect Harry Dauherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narion
Harding
Myron Herrick
France
Fred Upham
Harry Dauherty
Not to Accept Re-Appointment as State Health Secretary
Dr. John N. Hurty of Indianapolis announced in Fort Wayne that he will refuse a reappointment as secretary of the state board of health when his term ends in two years. At over seventy, he says a younger man should take over the long service he has given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State Health Board
Ft. Wayne
Ind
John N. Hurty
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Hurty
Ft Wayne
House Adopts Fordney Emergency Tariff Bill
Washington reports the House passed the Fordney Emergency Tariff Bill by 196 to 86 after eight hours of debate. The vote occurred at 8:15 p m following strong protests from a defiant minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Officere Elected by No 2 Fire Co at Regular Meeting
Washington Fire Company No 2 elected the officers for the coming year at its meeting. Officers include President John Haas and Chief Engineer C R Johnson. Trustees are C P Richardson S M Strader and Robert Yunker. Mrs Ella Lyons of Burlington Iowa arrived for an extended visit with her mother Mrs Catherine Kremer on Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Hington Fire Cmpany
No. 2
Ferowly
John Haas
George Klein
William McDermott
George C. Gene
H. W. Hargan
C. R. Johnson
Leo Yunker
Robert Peddie
William Breitenbach
Matt Leh
Ella Lyons
Burlington
Iowa
Catherine Kremer
Nor.h
Walnut St
Physician Nelson Ross Granted Parole to Visit Dying Brother
Dr. Nelson Ross of Hartford City, who killed an interurban conductor, received a fifteen day parole from Governor Goodrich to visit his dying brother. Also noted, Miss Anna Cole of Bunker Hill returned home from Mrs. Emma Hitz's Third street residence. The Mafia originated in Sicily in the middle ages.
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H A. Broadwell
Qunker Hill
Broadwell
Its
Bama Hitz
Third St
Indianapolis
Nelson Ross
Hartford City
Goodrich
Anna Cole
Bunker Hill
Emma Hitz
Third Street
Sicily
Oldest Portrait on Stamp Shows Last King of Ur
A fragmentary report describes a clay stamp bearing what is claimed to be the oldest known portrait of a human ruler, identified as The Sin, last king of Ur. The object, dated around 500 BCE, reportedly served as a seal for a registered package and may reflect personal appearance features and beard style of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelia Ce
Qinserum
Babylonia
Cup
Dacron
Sin
Atudenta
Lougrain
Abraham
Shulpre
Diamonds Made By Pressure At Berlin Patent
Popeye Peink of Anacostia claims a Detroit path of pressure methods may unlock artificial diamond production. Polak doubts artificial diamonds can beat mining costs. A Hamburg company won a Berlin patent to manufacture diamonds at purported world price levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostiom
Popeye Peink
Apoomplosives
Whitel
Polak
Berlin
hetobinnite @aupany
Hamburg
Hnd
Girls Good Machinists Says Bureau Director
Mary Anderson, director of the U S Women's Bureau, advocates training for girls in machine shops. The report notes women have gained a new position in industry due to the war and should be offered training in these new occupations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Anderson
Women’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Aged Chippewa Indian Visits Minneapolis With Adopted Son
John Smith, a 138 year old Chippewa Indian, arrived in Minneapolis with his adopted son Tom Smith for the state fair. Though blind since his last visit, he remains in good health and says he enjoys traveling. He sleeps on a blanket and has never slept in a bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
John Smith
Tom Smith
John
Fear Causes Temporary Blindness in Indiana Woman
Mrs. George M. Rice of Liberty Mills, Wabash County, was temporarily blinded after stepping on a nail. Physicians say fear of blood poisoning caused the blood vessels in both eyes to burst. She was taken to a Fort Wayne hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
George M. Rice
Liberty Mills
Marriage Licenses and Local News From Madison and Surroundings
Yesterday evening Clerk Nich issued a marriage license to Wahlman son of Joha nan and Jessie I Buch daughter of I Buchanan as Rev Anderson officiated at his home in Hebron. The couple plan to live on a farm and are wished happiness by many friends. Also listed are licenses and plans for ceremonies in Bart, Madison, and nearby towns. Madison city schools close for Christmas vacation until January 3, 1921, health reports are good, and patrons are urged to guard children against contagious diseases. Several residents plan holiday trips to Fairland, Paoli, Indianapolis, Bloomington, Aurora, and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan. Dent Cou
Rev Anderson
Hebror
Madison City
E. R. Skillman
Fairland
Clara B. Hargitt
Aurora
E. Q. Mupcie
Paoli
Ind
Vera Calloway
Indianapolis
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Indiana
Jobn W. Tevis
Lyn Aec'y
John Clements
Treas
Liberty Bonds
Liberty
First National Bank
Surand L
Ecial Raves
Strarner Qeneral
West Third Street
Gus Wiseman and Son
Salem
Workman
Thos. Gray
Mrs. Mohan
Omibus
J. N. Hurty
No 2 Fire Co
Nert
Hook and Ladder
Chris Eckert
C. P. Richardson
S. M. Strader
Robert Yunker
Missenger
Frank Whedon
Doctor Pkey
The
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Ibisin
Temple of
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Covington, K
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United States Army
Dutch Workers’ Union
Lephone
Cincinnati, Indinapolis
Tool Service
Madison Telephone Co
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Madison Daily Herald
Bath
Tennessee
Stile Times
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Office
Waahlman
Johanan
Jessie I
Miss Peak
Minnesota
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