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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1920
Page
4
An obituary notice from Madison reports the death of a person aged around thirty two after illness. It notes mourners include family members and friends with services at a church and burial plans announced locally. The item lists attendees and references a wake held at a prior address.
Fragmentary obituary notes detail a funeral for a child and mention relatives including a grandmother and grandson. The text lists names and places in a garbled fashion with multiple misreadings, making precise identities and events difficult to confirm.
Funeral services for the late Oscar Trigg a war veteran were held at 2 o clock in the afternoon at a local church attended by fellow members of the Bachimag Post G AR and Mr Pricg among others. Interment followed at Springdae cemetery with pallbearers Samuel Medhvott George Frank Herman Potter William Adkins William Smith and Clem Groles. He is described as a shiftless man who was too lazy to shift for himself.
A Philippine woman leader described as a key figure in women's progress in the Philippines says life is a fifty fifty proposition for women and notes that laws allow property ownership and protection for women. She emphasizes professional opportunities and domestic leadership while detailing her own career and family duties.
Col J R Fesler a well known G A R leader died in Indianapolis yesterday. Several residents were noted traveling, visiting relatives, and returning from trips on the morning and afternoon trains. The Madison Coal and Supply Co received barges of coal, and other local residents were mentioned in transit and at home on Main Street.
The remains were moved on the morning tram to Easing Kentucky with a formal timber of dries at the station as a memory mark. Bearers named include JL PL Mindbex Nathan Drake Dr Barney Hughes John Akdagis Ruby A Miles and John Do Miles.
William Adams, the American kidnapped by Mexicans in Zacatecas, has been released. The information came to the American Metal Company, reporting Adams is safe.
Clarence Morrow selected as manager of the Madison bake and roast bakeries to oversee sales and operations. Miss Chira Rinne engaged as sales lady. Spark & Benson store experience noted. Local real estate transfers include multiple farm parcels in Madison and Shelby townships with varied considerations.
The funeral for George Tucker who died in a house fire on East Street was held at 1:30 this afternoon from Haigh's Chapel. Interment followed at Springdale Cemetery. Mrs Tucker survives two husbands, a Civil War veteran, and four young children all ill with influenza at the emergency hospital.
Washington reports a bill introduced in the House by Representative Arthur of Oregon to cover thirty days of absence or illness abroad the United States. It states the President’s duties may be assumed by the Vice President or the next in line of succession for a like period.
A survey highlights that many Protestant ministers earn less than $1,000 yearly, with some under $600. It calls for church cooperation to raise pay, provide pensions, and align clergy wages with modern living costs as other workers gain protections.
Rear Admiral Robert Peary died early today after weeks of illness. The North Pole explorer, born May 6 1855 in Cresson Pennsylvania, led arctic expeditions from 1886 and planted the American flag at the Pole in April 1969. He later contributed to aviation strength and received Congress thanks by special act along with global honors.
London reports via Moscow wireless that Archangel has fallen to Bolshevik forces. White defenders are said to have joined the Soviet side in the besieged port town.
A Rutherford burglar, who had been breaking into homes, mailed back a $100 money order and a ten trip railroad ticket to victim John N. Hickok with a note reading regrets. Hickok's home was entered last Thursday. five similar burglaries were reported that week.
Mrs Lyman Kendell daughter of former Governor Ballantine Idaho will wed Captain Edward Roberts of the British Royal Flying Corps. She gained property valued at 4 5 million and an annual income of 100 000 in Kendall divorce. Roberts born Minnesota joined Canadian forces in 1914 and earned a commission in aviation. He was one of Britain's first aces and was wounded four times with multiple decorations.
Smiling Jack O'Brien was hanged in the county jail for the murder of a policeman named Burke. Prisoners were denied viewing the execution after the sheriff faced possible prosecution. Also, divorce proceedings were filed in circuit court by Melinda Quirin against Charles Quirin for cruel treatment.
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