Madison News Briefs Highlight Local Births and Visits
December 27 Madison items note a baby born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Courtrey, visits by Evan Barnard and Gertude MiLaughlin, and travelers Jack Roush Curt North and Charles Lowe. Also covered are 1918 calendars from Thorn ton Levey Co, a marriage by Squire Stuart, Christmas funds for Catholic orphans totaling 400, and local police theft recovery. Military dispatch from Camp Shelby hints at staff shakeups affecting Indiana units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Courtrey
Evan Barnard
Hennessy, Oklahoma
J. H. Barnar
Gertrude MiLaughlin
Ottawa Bride Weds Independence Young Man In Kansas
Miss Tressie Augustin and Mr H J Precht wed last Saturday in Ottawa Kansas. The bride, a city resident and University of Ottawa student, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Augustin. The groom is a young businessman of Independence Kansas and the couple receive warm wishes for a happy future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tressie Augustin
H. J. Precht
Ottawa
Kansas
Death notice for Mrs. Kate B. Kingsley widow of Frank A.
Mrs. Kate B. Kingsley died at her sister Mrs. Albert Greiner residence on Main street after a yearlong visit. She was well known in Madison and Pittsburgh Ia where her late husband Frank A. Kingsley, a prominent businessman, died ten years ago. Funeral time to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate B. Kingsley
Albert
Greiner
Main Street
Kingsley
Leon
Frank A. Kingsley
Pittsburgh
New Officers Elected by Madison Masonic Branches
At recent meetings of Union Lodge No. 2 and Madison Chapter No. 1 Masons, officers for the ensuing year were named. Union Lodge elected Clarence RK. Wilson as W M and Louis P. Scheik as Recorder with Thomas M. Reed and others as Trustees. Madison Chapter named Charles Cox as Master elect and John A. Naill as Captain of Hy. with Louis P. Scheik as Secretary and a slate of other officers and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Order of Madison
Union Lodge No. 2
Bo & Alm
Clarence RK. Wilson
W. M
George W. Augustin
S. W
William T. Seburn
J. W
Samuel M. Strader
Louis P. Scheik
Thomas M. Reed
Fred Glass
Charles W. Geile
Robert F. Stanton
Chas. Cox
Madison
R.A. Masons
Mo Ele P. Gee
W. Augustine
King
Chas
R. McLelland
John A. Naill
Jem. Nichols
P.S
Earl E. Tibbets
Lemuel Richert
G. M
Howard H. Schofield
William H. Gibbs
Guard
John F. Bennett
Robinson L. Ireland
Greenville Johnson
Madison Masons List Officers and Members
Madison Council R and S M Thomas Reed Cox Seburn Nichols Nail Tibbetts Gibbs and others listed as officers and members of Madison Commandery No 22 with roles including treasurer recorder sentinel and captain of groups. Names include Charles Cox John Nail L P Scheik R McLelland and W Gibbs among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Council
Thomas M. Reed
Chas. Cox
D. M
William T. Seburn
P. C
Robert FP. Stanton
Louis P. Scheik
Dos
M. Nichols
John A. Nail
C. Earl EF. Tibbetts
William H. Gibbs
Sentinel
Modern sanitary bottle washer installed by Mr Frederick Glass
Mr Frederick Glass installs a sanitary bottle washer and sterilizer to complete a milk plant for clarified and pasteurized milk. The system uses a brush driven by a steam turbine to wash bottles and a steam oven to seal them, ensuring cleanliness and germ destruction. Mr and Mrs Henry Bloomf and their son Howard visited Indianapolis relatives for Christmas on north Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Glass
Henry Bloom F
Howard
Indianapolis
North Jefferson Street
Madison Holiday Travel Notes and Local Enlistments
A Madison column records holidays visits and travel by residents and relatives from Atlanta Hanover Indianapolis Akron Martinsville and Wichita. It notes weddings, a marriage ceremony in town, and two local men enlisting in military service with assignments to camps in Texas New York and Indianapolis.
Funeral for Miss Mary E Gordon Held at Hanover Hill
The funeral for Miss Mary I Gordon was held at 1 PM from Mrs A R Holcrafts residence on Hanover hill. The 67 year old county resident died after a prolonged illness last Wednesday. In France three more Americans were killed by German shells and aircraft with a fourth wounded. First Lieutenant K J Paul an aviator was killed in a flying school accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary I. Gordon
A. R. Hlolcraft
Hanover Hill
France
K. J. Paul
Tobacco offerings at warehouses yield heavy yet flawed sales
Yesterday's tobacco sales showed heavy offerings but with at least 10 percent rejected for unfit condition. Prices for poorer grades lagged behind last week and prior sales as growers hurried curing to chase higher prices, leaving many leaves sap-filled and nearly valueless. No saps at houses today and no sales Saturday.
Death of Corporal Edwin Danner at Camp Taylor
Corporal Edwin Danner, a farmer from Swiverhind County, died at Camp Taylor after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Danner and one brother Roland who left for Camp Taylor to arrange funeral details. The death came as a shock to many in the city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Shinn
Indianapolis
Clyde Taylor Griffith
St. Mary's
St. Michael’s
Madison
Pearl Collins
North Broadway
Michigan Hill
Elmer Crozier
Dad Stephenson
Frank Selig
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Sergt. Stephenson
Vera Cruz
el Faso
Tex
Paul Schaffer
Bethlehem
J. D. Wyne
Akron
Ohio
Jacob Zepf
George Hall
Hal
John J. Means
Paper Mall
George Bk. Rea
Wichita
Kansas
Rea
A. J. Rea
Michigan Road
M. H. Green
Stockton
Cal
Daniel Hennessy
Mrea M. L. Buchanan
Ben Wuillamas
Austin
Ime
Charles Maullen
Joseph Jerry
Clarence Croxton
Switzerland County
Christine Tevis
This County
J. H. Barenard
West Second Street
Ao Telegian
Thirbernig
Carper
Edwin Danner
Camp Tayier
Totwelock
Corporal Vanner
Agly
Swiverhind
Charles Danner
Roland
Corporal Danner
Pete Trammond
Mary
Masonnie Thorne
Bathe Creek
Mir
Bessa Phorton
Ingostheni
Valparaso
Clathan Porton
Wut
Woller Bechmannh
Brank- Wn
Cotta Homie
Monenk
Everal
Bridie Mott
Tharnall
Hitue
Ttti
Clara May
Gee
Aheed Ivedd
Hein
Dona Weiner
Christ
Pleasant Point social notes mark visits and festive gatherings
Local residents recount recent visits and family reunions across Pleasant Point and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Lelnert, Miss Porter, Mrs. Bechmannh, and Mr Peter Bechhnert. Families gathered for Christmas events and holiday visits, with many travelers stopping by from Vincennes, Indianapolis, and Madison.
Western Fire Company No 3 elects officers for ensuing term
Western Fire Company No 3 announces new officers led by President Osburn Peace and Vice President Clark Stuart for the coming term. Other posts include Secretary Louis Layton Chief Director Samuel Steigerwald and Engineer Fred Friedersdorf with assistants and a messenger driver Ehmer Brown. Each member received a 19 dollar Christmas present. noted transfer of funds and a property reference in Hanover township. Washington note reports aviators first American unit in Italy with Rome ovation amid broad praise and a closing remark on expensive ideals about beauty and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Fire Company
Noth
Osburn Peace
Clark Stuart
Louis Layton
Samuel Steigerwald
Economics in the Bible and a tale of hidden loyalties
An OCR damaged fragment hints at a discussion titled Economics in the Bible and a narrative involving figures named Everaating Truth and Chrvet. The text is garbled with stray letters, offering little coherent detail beyond scattered names and potential themes.
Canaries and Their Training Through Song
The article describes how young canaries are raised in controlled rooms with other birds to encourage vocal development. Trainers use a device called a hired organ that emits liquid trills to guide the birds, with a six month musical course including repeated practice and imitation to strengthen song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Potatoes and Their Spread Across History
A garbled note traces potatoes from early Spanish origins to North America, mentioning a 16th century discovery and Sir Walter Raleigh. It records long neglect and later adoption as staple fare, with references to famine times shaping usage.
Count My Father Loss Leads to Promised Marriage
A fragment shows a man lamenting his father's loss of fortune while another woman vows to marry him regardless. He questions the vow, and she asserts a father with wealth can quickly recover.
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Jack Rousch
Milwaukee
City
Marie Andrene Dehler
Seymour
J. Dehler
Indianapolis Star
Camp Shelby
152D Infantry
2D Indiana
139Th Field Artillery
4Th Indiana Infantry
137Th Field Artillery
3D Indiana Infantry
National Guard
Precht Augustin
A. C. Greiner
Masonic Order of Masons
Mat Smith
Atlanta Ga
B. W. McNulty
Hanover
Claridge Hotel
New York City
Leslie Miller
Rushville
Genevieve Speder
Eugene
Rufus Davis
Wirt
Owner Wyne
Mt. Sterling
Ohno
Wallace Mceheand
van Aviation
Texas
Fort Wood
New York
Madison Friends
Luther Chapman
Fountaintown
Henry Sellg
Greenfield
Selig
Earl
John A. Thomas
Navy
U.S
Maurice
New York Harbor
James E. Cox
United States Field Artillery
Thompson
Frank H. Morton
Remount Depot
Quartermasters Corps
Mary E. Gordon
Corporal Edwin Danner
Pleasant Point
Sip Aiet Min Jong Bennett
Aletarpes
Meoosis
Dobser
Aid Parry Thur- Phe Wee
Doufiawer
Doi
Ore
Christmaas
Nort Madisey
Western Fire CO. NO
A. J. G. Ferry
Fred Friedersdorf
William Marx
Ehmer Brown
John Murphy
James Cavanaugh
William A. Bierck
Charles N. Horuff
Joe L. Schofield
D. W. John
Charles C. Gordon
Hanover Township
Washington
Rome
Ata
Poco Spa
Chrvet
Mar
Statison
Sale Deposit X Erust Co
Southern
Indiana
Jory W. Tevis
Presi Eee
Rm Iveon
Sec Dba
Levents
Reas
Canariss
Mose
Army
U. S. Navy
Hampdas
Boataqeesther
Barker
Duroeyver
Danaea
Worms
Vicki
Headsvilie
Sk Theataede
Ia Cosh
Barquagee
Berema
Bever and Ague
Medaria
Grip, Geippe
la Grippe
Goppolets
Humphreys
Medicine CO
Cornor William and
Auu Btreeta
the Herald
Surance
Wmpany
Cucenitty
Aone’ Sortyy
Stockholders’ Meeting
Tantary
Eos
Aire
I. PP. Scheik
Acces
Mavourte
Liberty
Rowte
the National Branch Bank of Madison
Na Aod
Vow
Whet
Swift & CO
Nots Teton
D.C
DR. Kinc
Adolph Schingeck
Buffalo
N. J
Burdock Blood Bitters
Ady
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