Local Movers and Pension Granted in Madison
Miss Lulu Martin left for Rantoul Wisconsin. Mrs L Head departed for Columbus Ohio to visit her brother. Mrs Auce Henry went to Indianapolis to visit her daughter Mrs Katie Miller. Mr and Mrs M Kirkpatrick of Mittow Kentucky left for Louisville to make that home. Mrs Sepia Hammell widow of John F Hammell receives 25 dollar monthly pension. Emerson Lemen attorney. Mr H Aldridge sold 68 acre farm west of Madison at Kent Pike to Mr C Trinkle for 6000 through Wins Eo Ogle agency. The Aldridge farm was bought last year via the same agency. Mr and Mrs H L Smith left for Wellington Kansas after visiting Boston shoe convention. They left Madison seven years ago for Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Martin
Rantoul
L. Head
Columbus
Ohio
Auce Tlenry
Tadianapolis
Katie Miller
M. Kirkpatrick
Mittov
Jett
Louisville
Sepia Hammell
West Main Street
John F. Hammel
Emerson Lemen
Boston
Mr. Smith
Wellington
Mrs. Smith
Madison
Kansas
Madison native Mrs W Vincent Baker dies in Chicago
Mrs W Vincent Baker, a former Madison resident and sister of Mr Todd, died in Chicago after a long illness. The body will be brought to Madison for interment in the Markley lot at Springdale Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were to be completed in Chicago before the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atele
Ram
Markley
Eochete
Todd
Madison
Springdal Cemetery
Death of Charles Doolittle a Madison Native at 14
Mrs Andrew Augustin Jr learns of the death of her nephew Charles Doolittle son of Samuel B. Doolittle a former Madison resident. He died in Indianapolis Tuesday evening after lung trouble and pneumonia. He was born and raised in Madison and worked with an automobile firm. He is survived by a widow his father and several sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Augustin, Jr
Charles Doolittle
Samuel B. Doolittle
Madison
Indianapoli
Burnial
Phece
Indianapolis
Calta
Pneumona
Miss Bessie Schilling Married at Indianapolis
Miss Bessie Schilling daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Schilling of 640 Virginia avenue Indianapolis married January 20 to Mr Harry Gibson an upholsterer. After the ceremony the couple returned to the bride's home for a wedding supper with immediate family and friends Helen O Neal and Ruth Quambt present. Congratulations come from Madison friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Schilling
Fred Schilling
Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis
Harry Gibson
Helen O’neal
Ruth Quambt
Madison
Death of Andrew H. Wiggins in county infirmary 74
Andrew H. Wiggins 74 a former Dupont resident died at 4 am yesterday at the county infirmary from hardening of the arteries. He had lived there a month. Remains were taken to Lancaster township for burial at Nelson's Cemetery this afternoon. A sour face is a mask from the Qavil's factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew H. Wiggins
Dupont
County Infirmary
Lancaster Township
Nelson's Cemetery
Sudden Death of Mrs Laura Smith in Madison
Mrs Laura Smith, longtime Madison resident, died suddenly at home on West First Street at 11:25 last night after a two hour illness of acute indigestion. She was widow of Pleasant South and aged 59. Survived by daughter Mrs Del Wright, son Albert Smith, brother Jesse Ragan, and sister Mrs Andrew Asher. She was born in Nashville Penn and was active in her church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Smith
West First Street
Pleasant South
Nashville
Penn
Madison
Smith
Jesse Ragan
Wirt
Andrew Asher
North Madison
Death of Lancaster resident Mr Almond E Giddings
One of Lancaster townships oldest residents, Mr Almond E Giddings died last Saturday three miles northeast of Purpont. He was buried Tuesday at Phoutaehoat Marble Cemetery. He was aged about 70 and survived by thirteen children. His funeral was led by Rev Alexander of the Dirient Methodist church. The obituary notes his strong character and long residence in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almond E. Giddings
Lancaster
T Nes
Phoutaehoat Mairble
I Mouse
Alexander
Gudddinges
Eacicke
Lanaeites
Wie
Stern Reaper
Mather
Corredd
A. Brown
Bo A Sheherd
L. Smith
Perry No
Iodianpols
George
Aems
Wasthdoin
Columbus
Walter
Monroe Township
Ella Patrick
Dupont
Gatlings
Giddings
Local Briefs from Madison and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs J Hirsle returned from Indianapolis. Dr W W Logan left for Washington DC to spend several days. A daughter was born January 29 to Mr and Mrs John Voelker of Volga. Dupont post office promoted to Presidential class with 1000 salary. Mr and Mrs Joseph Horuff left for New York City to shop for spring goods. Mr William Beckett headed to Cleveland to take a shipping clerk job. they will reside there. Mrs Bernard Jones received news that her brother in law Joha Albert Jones died in St Louis influenza and was buried Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. ©. Hirsle
Indianapolis
W. W. Logan
Washington, D. C
John Voelker
Volga
Dupont
Joseph Horuff
Thas
New York City
Mr. Horuff
Horuff
William Beckett
Cleveland
Ohia
Bernard Jones
Joha Albert Jones
St Louis
1919 Income Tax Blanks Available in Indiana
The Internal Revenue office in Indianapolis has sent out blank forms for the 1919 individual income tax. All earners under the law must report or pay taxes. Local post offices and the Revenue Collector will assist. notices urge prompt filing and offer guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Office
Indainapois
Beca Geval
Dowson Wellass
Todetach
Hardie
Biiday
Death of Miss Mayme Walters at East Street Home
Miss Mayme Walters died at her father John Walters home on East street at 11 45 this morning after a three month illness. She leaves her father a brother Ray Walters and two sisters Mrs Ida Harper and Mrs Charles Peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Walters
John Walters
East Street
Ray Walters
Ida Harper
Charles Peak
Death of Virginia Roll at eleven months old
Mr and Mrs Andrew Roll mourn the death of their eleven months old daughter Virginia at the family home on Cemetery street. The funeral is set for 2 pm tomorrow with burial in Springdale cemetery. A separate note claims there is no excuse for lying to a child amid Finnish forest coverage of nearly 80 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Roll
Virginia
Cemetery Street
Springdale Cemetery
Finland
American Legion Post Elects Officers for 1920
A regular meeting at the Court House elected Commander Dr. Fred C. Denny and other officers for the next year. Also noted: legal actions in circuit court including divorce suits by Mayme Kemper and Anna Sisson, and a wagon accident near Dupont injuring Mr and Mrs John Bailey with a team of mules overturning the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Court House
Fred C. Denny
Clarence N. Wihick
Harry E. Wells
Herald
Vincent Shepherd
Dupont
John Bailey
Gordon Hamby Goes to Sing Sing Electric Chair
Ossining New York report of Gordon Hamby the nerviest prisoner Sing Sing has known executed by electric chair last night witness Nellie Bly the first woman to watch a death in Sing Sing in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing Prison
Ossinning
New York
Janie
Gordon Hamby
Liv
Nellierly
New Tax Lists Require Itemized Returns in Early 1920s
The article explains a shift from grouped to itemized tax returns for 1920, with details listing each asset types and debts. It notes additions for households over thirty nine and the need to reveal names and addresses of debtors. It also reports local real estate sales by Harry Levyen agency and a business trip by Dr. E B Fewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedbana
Panag
Jia Diaia
Petsana’ Sas
Dear Farm
Vnptemethoda
Jolt Wien
Sturt
State Board of Tas Ceimassoners
Cobalt
Appellate Court Upheld Constitutionality and Voided Tax Injunction
The Indiana State Appellate Court declared invalid the injunction blocking Marion County tax officials from collecting horizontal increase assessments ordered by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. Judge McMahan writes the decision, warning that upholding the lower court would disrupt state and local revenue, cause widespread chaos in tax collection, and threaten bond obligations and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Marion County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
McMahan
Court of Equity
Funeral services for Mrs Laura Smith held at residence
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Smith were held at the west First street residence at 2 this afternoon led by Rev J W Turner of Trinity Church. The church choir provided music and many friends attended. Interment followed in Springdale cemetery with pallbearers named among attending gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Smith
West First Street
J. W. Turner
Trinity Church
Springdale Cemetery
The New American Thrift Movement in 20th Century Economy
A dense collection of names and affiliations discusses thrift as a national policy. Prominent figures from universities, banks, and government bodies advocate saving, capital formation, and responsible investment to strengthen the United States economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Tucky
Uweach Thoorie Aid Savers
David Pridtay
University of Metin Thrift
Uiversity of
Mooheceta
George Wo Prowrie
Montiescita
AL Mitler
Federal Reserve
Beara
Neds
United States
Fimbia Universty
Capetad
Tetatite Parkers
Toaca
Ale Aer Feun
Bow Thomsen
Paedergio Larnedbank
Financial Creed for Al Citizens during Pv bhallowing
The text presents a pledge for Seventh district War Savings organization members. It emphasizes belief in the United States, personal thrift, living simply, spending less than earned, saving, investing thoughtfully, and buying government securities to strengthen the country’s future. It ends with a note on honesty as best policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings Organization
Fea Dive Oun
United States
Almerica
America
Independents Hold Balance of Power in November Vote
Washington reports that the November election rests on the independent vote. A nationally acquainted New York Democrat says independents will decide the presidency despite claims from Republicans and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Huhreys Witch Hael Ointment Offered for Various Ailments
Ad for Huhreys Witch Hael Ointment promises relief for pies or hemorrhoids extant or internal itching burning and related discomfort. Sample sizes offered at druggists with Lecce sample mentioned.
Railroads Ordered Rebates To Coal Dealers
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled a $2 per day demurrage rate was reasonable and ordered railroads to refund excess charges. Dealers had been billed at $3 per day, with over $1 million to be returned. The decision was issued in Washington on January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commissar
Detzer Cleared in Court Martial Restored to Duty
Captain Karl Detzer of Fort Wayne Indiana was court martialed in France on charges of brutal treatment of prisoners but was found not guilty and will be restored to duty immediately, according to an official announcement issued in New York January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Karl Detzer
Ft. Wayne
Ind
France
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W. Vincent Baker
Chicago
Madisonian
Qavil
Thomas Martin Brown
L. E. Hitz
Dawson
American Legion Meeting
Court News
Ransome Wainscott
Minerva J. Wainscott
Harry Lemen
Caimant
P. Hk
Bear
Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Company
Mayme Kemper
Frank Kemper
Sulzer & Bear
Charles Sisson
Anna Sisson
Harry Lemon
Nellie Bly
Harry Levien
Graham Township
Consideration
James Duffy
George W. Cofield
Tarvia Road
Duffy
Harry Spicer
Dr. Fewell
E. B. Fewell
Providence
X. 1
Judge McMahan
Messrs
P. C. Freeland
Ralph Pratt
Pleasant Smith
Frank P. Vail
Andrew H. Lytle
Covin Zton
Penpla
Thata Y Adesense
Ifooan Arcine
IrCp Pinerd
Ea States Army
Vir
the New American Thrift
American Academy of
Nation Bualder J Phranigas
Bert Hoover
Doe
Ceraj
Stanford Universis
Owitat
Agnerica
Robert W. Woolles
Interstate
Cattiuerer Commission
Phife Raymond Pearl
Johns Hopkins Cadversins
HOD
Balterspercer University of Pennsyinanocis
Fongneest
University of Minnesota
Huhreys
Honeo
Medicine Company
Wilt Streat
Humphreys
William Se
N. Y
The
Interstate Commerce Commission
Capt
Detzer
FT. Wayne, Ind
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