Local notes from Madison area mixed with the region
Unsettled by lack of word, Homer E Linck reportedly wounded overseas. Marriage licenses issued to Cecil Scott and Cleo Martin. Orvill Turner to Goldie Turner. Rev S Read McAlpin presided at a Tuesday ceremony. Rev J W Turner’s Greensburg home damaged by fire from a defective grate. Rev Turner likely absent from Trinity church Sunday. Miss Sarah Stewart learns of cousin James Stewart Lauder's death in Louisville. Lauder was born locally, 62, and served as General Superintendent of L N shops in Louisville. funeral planned tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Linck
Homer E Linck
War Department
Jeffersonville
Courier-Journal
Clerk Prewatt
Cecil Scott
Cleo Martin
Orvill Turner
Goldie Turner
J. W. Turner
Gireensburg
Rev. Turner
Turner
Trinity Church
Sarah Stewart
James Stewart Lauder
Louisville
Mr. Lauder
Stewart
Mrs Frederick J Schram Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Frederick J Schram died yesterday morning at 8 30 after influenza pneumonia. Born February 5 1872 in the city she was a daughter of James and Jane Donohoe the latter dying six weeks earlier. She belonged to St Michael's Church Altar Society and is survived by her husband two sons Private Joseph Schram at Camp Merritt New Jersey and Louis Schram of the city and a brother Frank Donohoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Schram
Schram
James
Jane Donohoe
St. Michael's Church
Altar Society
Joseph Schram
Camp Merritt
N. J
Louis Schram
Frank Donohoe
Death of Mrs Markly Bush in North Madison
Mrs Markly Bush formerly Alma Hebner died at her home in North Madison after a nine day illness with influenza and pneumonia. She was 24, daughter of Philip Hebner of Bethlehem, and left two children Kenneth and Edith along with four sisters and five brothers. She was a Methodist church member with many friends saddened by the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Markly Bush
North Madison
Alma Hebner
Phillip Hebner
Bethlehem
Kenneth
Edith
Mrs Thomas Jefferson Young Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Thomas Jefferson Young aged 35 died at her North Madison home at 10 p m from influenza pneumonia after a brief illness. Her daughter Margaret Nadine died a few days earlier from the same disease. Survived by husband and three young children, the family mourns with community sympathy. Mrs Young was a North Madison Methodist church member with many friends sharing in the grief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Young
North Madison
Funeral for Mrs Bridget Clark Held at St Michael's
Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget Clark were held at St Michael's church at 9 this morning with Rev M L Guthneck presiding over a Requiem High Mass. Interment followed at North Madison Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas Cavanaugh Michael McLaughlin Tomas Walch Martin Cassidy John Farrell Mose Smith. Son Thomas J Clark, called from Memphis Tennessee, returned on the afternoon train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Clark
St. Michael’s Church
M. L Guthneck
North Madison
Messrs
Thomas Cavanaugh
Michael McLaughlin
Tomas Walch
Artin Cassidy
John Farrell
Mose Smith
Thomas J. Clark
Prominent Madison Man Cooper Hirst Dies at 43
Cooper Hirst longtime Madison resident dies at home on North Walnut Street Christmas Eve from complications after a year of ill health. Born in Bowling Green Kentucky he was 43 and survived by a widow former Miss Mageste Krue four children Helen Nathan Georgella and Charles three sisters Mrs Peter Golden Mrs Michael Quinn and Miss Anna Hirst. His kind generous nature and popular presence in the community are noted along with affiliations to the Eagles Ohin Valev Aerie and the Episcopal Church.
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Cooper Hirst
Madison
North Walnut Street
Hirst
Bowling Green
Charles and
Isabelle Hirst
West Street
Ohin Valev Aerie of Eagles
Episcopal Church
Cooper Virst
Mageste Krue
Helen
Nathan
Georgella
Charles
Peter Golden
Michael Quinn
Anna Hirst Midhel
Berev de
Velyn Louise Wolfe
Jefferson County Red Cross
John Eckert
Jessie May Lodge
Martha Lowe
Red Cross
al. M. Heck
Notre Dame University
Joseph Heck
North East Street
Prof. Heck
Washington, D. C
Lieut
Dulaney
Miss Hastings
Chicago
Orphans Collection Totals Reported From St Michael and St Marys
In Madison on December 27 the St Michael church orphan fund reached 190.64 dollars. Mrs Mary E Groves of the city is granted a 25 dollar monthly pension. Mr and Mrs Robert J Kahn of Chicago are visiting Madison relatives. Christmas day collections at St Marys Church for Indianapolis diocese orphans totaled 203.50 dollars.
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St. Michael’s Church
Mary E. Groves
Robert J. Kahn
Chicago
Indianapolis
St.Mary's Church
Annual Report and Local Holiday Notices
Submissions to Governor Goodrich by Superintendent Dr J W Milligan detail expenses and attendance with totals for per capita receipts aid from the governor and repairs. Local social and funeral notices include visits from Indianapolis residents, a marriage at Ridgeway Apartments, Christmas Red Cross prize winners, and military and civic events in Madison. Descriptions cover students, families, and community figures with names and locations such as Indianapolis Madison Cragmont Aurora and Notre Dame.
Funeral of Mrs. Fred Schram at St Michael's Church
The funeral for Mrs. Fred Schram was held at 9 AM from St. Michael's church with Regional High Mass by Rev Guthneck and music by St. Michael's choir. A large attendance honored her memory. burial followed in North Madison Catholic cemetery with pallbearers George J Hummel F W Pfortner Thomas Walch William Peters Charles N Horuff and A J Debler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Schram
St. Michael's Church
Guthneck
St. Michael's Choir
North Madison
George J. Hummel
F. W. Pfortner
Thomas Walch
William Peters
Charles N. Horuff
A. J. Debler
Death of Madison citizen David G. Stuart at 78
David G. Stuart a longtime Madison resident and Civil War veteran died at his home after an illness. He was 78, born in Pennsylvania, served four years in the 11th Pennsylvania and 104th Pennsylvania regiments, and worked as a ship carpenter and limber trader. He belonged to A. O. Bachman Post G A R Odd Fellows Wildey Camp and served as Justice of the Peace. Survived by his widow two sons Charles and Thomas of Indianapolis and five daughters including May Susan and Mrs C J Finch of Indianapolis and Mrs Warner Pratt of Madison. Funeral tomorrow at 1 30 from his residence with interment at Springdale cemetery Rev S R McAlpin to conduct services.
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David G. Stuart
Madison
Pennsylvania
Marine Ways
A. O. Bachman Post
Odd Fellows
Wildey
Wirt
Charles
Thomas
Indianapolis
May
Susan
C. J. Finch
Florida
Warner Pratt
Springdale Cemetery
S. R. McAlpin
First Baptist Church
Stuart
Curious confession ends in schoolhouse incident
The narrative centers on Miss Barton Miss Dearing and Miss Barton during a tense afternoon at the schoolhouse. Richard Brown and others confront curiosity about Jessie Denning and a screwdriver found after an event. The exchange reveals romantic tensions and a plan to reuse the screwdriver next year in a cottage setting.
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Bea
Benutewa
Bach Sheet
Sahestontisk Titeary
Thas
Sond
Peccatades
Cand
Speos
Hebd
Mass Dieutitus
Radminas
Greg Sport
Moobiss
Dis
Marte
Levan
Miss Prearing
Bee
Miro Brostin
Thavin
Miss Barton
Mr. Brown
Miss Dearing
Sveaste
Funeral services for Cooper Hirst held at family home
A large gathering of relatives and friends attended the funeral for Cooper Hirst at the family home on North Walnut Street at 2:30 PM. Rev. Harry Kellam of Lawrenceburg led the religious services, with interment in Springdale Cemetery. Attending friends included George Demmaree, Edward Dihammer, Charles Moorehead, Daniel Jones, Charles White, George Geile, and Samuel Steigerwald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Hirst
North Walnut Street
Harry Kellam
Lawrenceburg
Springdale Cemetery
Messrs
George Demmaree
Edward Dihammer
Charles Moorehead
Daniel Jones
Charles White
George Geile
Samuel Steigerwald
Mose Smith
Bran price jump could push milk and butter higher
Mill feed mainly bran rose from 37 to 48 per ton in days, signaling likely sharp gains for milk and butter. Local dealers attribute the surge to supply demand dynamics and anticipate bran may rise further, aided by removal of flour and foodstuff restrictions.
Death of Mrs. Henry Schmidt in Indianapolis
Telegraph announced the death of Mrs. Henry Schmidt formerly Bertha Lucht daughter of Mr and Mrs Wim Lucht Madisonians. Survived by her husband and a one year old son. Relatives receive sympathy from Madison friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lucht
Henry Schmidt
Indianapolis
Death of Edith May Shingleton in North Madison
Edith May Shingleton age eighteen months died at home in North Madison after a brief influenza illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow morning with interment at Fairmount cemetery. Parents Me and Mrs Aire Shingleton are listed as the family.
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Edith May
Aire Shingleton
North Madison
Fairmount Cemetery
Haymakers Elect Officers For Incoming Term
Juniata Haymakers Association No 24 members elected Louis Moore as Chief Haymaker Arthur Jones as Assistant Chief Haymaker Clifford Schiphorst as Overseer Charles Kooebel as Past Chief Charles Hilla as Keeper of Bundles Willem Schmidt as Collector of Straws Herman Schiphorst as 18 month Trustee A year’s financial report shows $100 invested in Liberty Bonds and $83 60 in War Savings Stamps.
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Juniata Haymakers Association No
Louis Moore
Arthur Jones
Clifford Schiphorst
Charles Kooebel
Charles Hillabold
Willem 4. Schmidt
Herman Schiphorst
Association
Death of John Christman, former Jefferson county resident
News reaches us of the death of John Christman at his Ashland Kansas home after a long illness. He was 69, born in Jefferson county, later acquired extensive farming land and town property in Ashland. He leaves two sons in Kansas and two brothers, Chris Christman of this city and William Christman of Switzerland county. Burial was in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Christman
Jefferson County
Ashland
Kansas
Christman
Chris, Christman
William Christman
Switzerland County
Half Million Discharged at Training Camps Since Armistice
Washington reports the House Military Affairs Committee was told the War Department that about 550000 enlisted men and 50000 officers have been discharged at training camps since the armistice. Up to December 1868,000 officers and men had returned from overseas.
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Washington
House
Steps Taken to Form Upper Silesia Republic
Washington reports steps toward creating the republic of Upper Silesia under protection of Germany Poland and the Czecho Slovak state according to advices from Berne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Upper Silesia
Washington
Poland
Berne
Omsk Troops Defeat Bolsheviks in Russian Battle
Troops supporting the Omsk government in Russia have defeated the Bolsheviks in battle. Advices from Perm report the city recaptured from Bolshevik control. Milwaukee reports rising poverty while Chicago wastes about $2000 on milk bottles daily.
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Zurich
Omsk
Russia
Perm
Milwaukee
Chicago
Weakness after influenza touted as cure all remedy
A vintage advert touts a patent remedy claimed to restore health after influenza. It promises nerve strength and appetite return, credits Dr. and pharmacist endorsements, and offers money back if not pleased. Active ingredients list includes manganese peptotate and other compounds.
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Rendinas
Diplomacy. A Woman Confesses to a Bold Remark
In a playful exchange, a woman recalls telling Will she would like to see him attempt a kiss. He replied that he always succeeds in anything he tries, prompting her question and reflection. The Herald notes the humorous boldness of the moment.
Sheets Family Returns to Louisville After Visit
Mr and Mrs Andrew Sheets and their daughter Frances visited friends and relatives then returned to Louisville on the morning train accompanied by Mrs Sheets wife of Mrs Charles Sample.
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Andrew Sheets
Frances
Louisville
Sheets
Charles Sample
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