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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1916

Page

3

Madson Post Office Listing Incomplete Notice

A damaged OCR fragment shows an address on East Main Street in Midson Indiana with unclear post office details and a 4 year advance purchase note. The legible element is the location at East Main Street.

Local Notes From Milton Kentucky 8th

Milto n Kentucky notes report visits and travel including Jola Stewart returning from Indiana with sister Mrs. Fred Green of Kent. Henry Althoff went to Campbellsburg on business and returned. Birth announced for Henry and wife’s daughter Hazel Clara. Hazel Clara ill under care of Dr Rand. O P Wood sold Carmel store to Stanley Preston and moves to farm to focus on stock raising. Ed Stockdale sold tobacco to Alfred Sparks at $12 per hundred. A J Stewart delivered tobacco to Snooks warehouse and praised prices. Mrs Howard Mouser of Osgood Indiana visiting Charles and Mary Neihouse. Professor Chester Hutt of Pryor Hill visited Eliza Preston. Rev C P Pilow to preach at Pleasant View church. Mrs Eliza beth Chandler improving.

Jola Stewart Indiana Fred Green Kent Henry Althoff Campbellsburg Henry Sachleben Hunters Bottom Hazel Clara Ashby Reidgers BL Rand O. P. Wood Carmel Stanley Preston Wood Ed. Stockdale Alfred Sparks A. J. Stewart Snooks Howard Mouser Osgood Ind Charles Neihouse Chester Hutt Pryor Hill School Eliza Preston C. P. Pilow Pleasant View Elizabeth Chandler

Aged father dies. burial planned. notes of local deaths

The aged father of Mr. Henry Meier the auctioneer died at his home on the Thomas ill Saturday morning. The remains were taken to Louisville on Monday morning's train for burial. Mr. and Mrs. John Tingle received news Monday of the death of their three week old granddaughter at Middle Pork. The bereaved family, Mr. and Mrs. Graham, have community sympathy. Several young men working for the Pennsylvania Co. visited home over the weekend. Ed Sehumian and Irvin Cran attended Clarence Vaughn's funeral. Neighborhood sick list shows some improvement.

Henry Meier Thomas Ill Louisville John Tingle Middle Pork Graham Pennsylvania Co Eewin Morris Columbus Cecil Saylor Perry Mouser Crawfordsville Raymond Jones Wayne Jones Pittsburg Ed Sehumian Irvin Cran Antioch Clarence Vaughn

Rushville Character Questions Clock In Bug House

Rushville on February 15 Tom Worthington a town character known for drinking but bright enough, was sent to the insane hospital at Madison. He challenged a clock on the wall asking if it was correct and why it was there, then promptly returned home after his remark.

Rushville Tom Worthington Madison Tom

Sloan's Liniment Promises Relief From Rheumatism Pains

An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism neur algia and allied pains. It claims pain relief by dissolving blood congestion and restoring warmth with a vial priced 25c 50c and a larger $1 bottle offering six times the amount.

Sloan

River steamers in decline forewarn future change

Capt. Robert Trambley predicts old style river packets on the Hitness and Mississippi will be phased out as boats shift to larger, more comfortable and efficient freight and passenger vessels. He argues for longer seasons, higher capacity, and gasoline barges to cut fuel costs, imagining a future where freight tonnage triples on the Mississippi.

Bloomington Robert Trambley Mississippi Trombley Streckfus W.W Father of Waters Thenois Aero Reustaboat Inter

Tongue Twisting Query on Shrimps Shucking Dilemma

The poem from Youth's Companion debates whether a tongue twister speaker should cease shucking shrimp when warned by the shrimps who insist on dressing. It ponders whether to continue in the dark or stop amid the moral promptings.

Youth

Two Sisters Reflect on Othello Death Scene

Two little sisters watched Othello and wondered if they kill a lady each night. One sister asks aloud and the other replies that actors pretend to die, noting it would be too expensive to actually kill someone every night.

Lucey Lucy

The Misanthropic Condor

The Century Magazine piece lampoons modern travel woes with a condor voice lamenting the air travel era. It frames humanity as strained by ubiquitous journeys and crowded skies.

Ty Ising Century Magazine

Golf Chest Claims Tie Increase in Chest Measurement

The item notes a claim about chest measurements growing by three inches during a golf match. It mentions a bet and a small silver cup won, reflecting playful sports banter from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Sileging St. Louis Post-Dispatch

My Black Hen and the Minister's Meal

A short verse notes a pretty little hen killed by a minister. The speaker quips that no weeping parents exist because they were an incubator, reflecting a satirical tone from an 19th century period publication.

Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted For Cold Ailments

An old newspaper ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as relief for bronchial and throat complaints following a cold. It claims the remedy is safe for all ages and available in bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar, urging readers to try it.

Hitchcock Role in Indiana GOP Plan Revealed

A Indianapolis story describes Justice Hughes declining to be a presidential candidate and outlines Hitchcock led efforts to place Hughes or Roosevelt at the top. The plan envisions Hitchcock as national committee chairman and postmaster general, shaping patronage while avoiding direct clash with Roosevelt.

Indianapolis Indiana Charles FE. Tawhes Hughes Hitehcock Jasthce Hughes Hitchcock Roosevelt Theodore Chicago Nilional Prieheeeh Geuyans Ladhana

Quiet Title Suit Over Jefferson County Real Estate

In Jefferson County Indiana Thomas C Lockard and Mary L Lockard sue to quiet title to a large tract in the southwest quarter of section 446 township north range east. The defendants include John Taylor Welbert Kendall and numerous unknown spouses widows heirs and devisees. The case seeks to establish ownership in fee simple as tenants by the entirety and names many specific individuals and heirs in the long list. The court orders service on unknown parties and sets hearing for the March term with Simeon Bl.fehind as attorney for plaintiffs.

State of Indiana Tes Jefferson County Jefferson Circuit Court Thomas C. Lockard Mary L. Lockard John Taylor Welbert Kendall Yelbert Kendall Yelly Kendall Any Kendall William Vawter Francis Vawter John MeIntire Eliza Melntire John Melntire Eliza MelIntire John Melntire Cross John McIntire Cross Trueman HH. Cross Truman H. Cross Edward Cross Samuel T. Cross Samuel T. Cross, Jr John M. Cross Mary Ann Cross Frushland Peter Schoenberger Robert Chalfant Robert Chalfiant Dolin He Sullivan Charlotta Sullivan Folie UI Sullivan Wiliam Lo McCambell Delilah Ty meCampbell William J. McCumbell Delilah T. McCampbell William Stapp William Stepp Miargaret Stapp Wialham Stapp Hesband Margarett Stapp Willson DD McCashind Catherine McCaslind Willow Willian Catherine McCas Josephne Beiel Doseph Bele Hier Hutshaned Dosephine Eho Enkawn Witess Hoceph Pew Sali Cowbey Vinsin Te Cordres Heips William Cord Cora Glenn Wites Glenn Rufus Gale Ruth Gale Alijah W. Pitcher Susan J. Pitcher Susan Abijah W. Pitcher Theresa C. Pugh Nina P. Smith Seth Evan Smith Robert C. Pugh Eliza J. Wells Rachel Cummins Sarah McIntire Sarah MeIntire Harriett N. MeIntire Harriett N. McIntire Emily H. McIntire Emily H. MeIntire Mary G. MeIntire Mary G. Melntire Margaret MelIntire Hus ‘Band Margaret Melntire Oliver B. Melntire Oliver Bo. Melntire Richard M. Salvers Marcus D. Lott Sia Ross Aise William Cordrey McClure Geruy Gabe Iit Medicis Coty Dinligny Leah DW. M. Prenatyt JeMerson Simeon BL Fehind Attormey Jobs Owst

Democratic workers denounced as riot ends Oriental Republican club meeting

In Indianapolis Feb 10 the Oriental Republican club in the north end faced a clash as officers resigned and were ejected after a confrontation over a Harry $8 New boom. The club endorsed Arthur Robinson amid accusations of political influence and a biased official organ avoided reporting the incident.

Indianapolis Evers Quintle Democratic Workers of the Stile Republican Oriental Republican Club Isidor Wallson Shank Arthur Robinson

The Way to Live Offers Eternal Hope in Thought

A meditation on life as a continuous journey beyond death urging praise of virtuous deeds. It emphasizes living well to avoid eternal evil and to create lasting blessings for others.

Pine Pine Tar Remedy For Children Coughs

Mothers urged to use Dr Bell's Pine Tar for children's cold symptoms. Pine loosens throat mucous and soothes lungs with honey for a pleasant cough remedy. Popular with families, 50c a bottle. adv.

Bell

Mules Chew Tobacco at Champion Mine

Nevada City miners report mules at the Champion mine have learned to chew tobacco, with one mule torn pants while trying to pull a plug from a pocket. A lost mule was captured after luring it with tobacco, as foreman Thomas Gill led it home after a quiet approach.

Nevada City Champion Champton Thomas Gill

Confesses old crime of killing tentmate near Manila

W A Ojeda, a former soldier, surrendered to police admitting he killed George D Miller near Manila during the night of June 27 1903. He says Miller, who used the name George Moore, attacked him in camp four miles from Manila and he acted in self defense. Ojeda plans to atone and start anew after a troubled life. His family is in Cedar EF Tex and he claims to have grown up in Hollister Cal.

San Francisco Manila W. A. Ojeda Ojeda George D. Miller Omaha George Moore Cedar EF Tex Hollister Cal

The Daring Sea Rover

Lieutenant Hans Berg, a German naval officer, is photographed as the captain who brought the captured British liner Appam across the Atlantic in a remarkable naval feat.

Hans Berg Atlantic

Armless Man Accused of Forging With Teeth

Burt McQuilkin, an armless man, was arrested in Terre Haute Indiana on forgery charges. Police allege he uses his teeth to wield the pen and forge signatures.

Terre Haute Ind Burt McQuilkin McQuilkin

Death by Own Action Off Rochambeau Traveler

Mrs Joseph Corrigan wife of a New York police magistrate jumped from the French liner Rochambeau at sea and was never heard of again. She had nursed in a French hospital since the war began and her ill health is believed to have caused her death by own action.

Joseph Corrigan New York

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement cautioning mercury content

An old medical ad warns against mercury in salves for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and to be taken internally. It urges buyers to ensure genuine product and notes testimonials and drugstore availability.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio F. 3 Cheney & Co

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