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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
6
Madison January 4 1916 clocking a busy day with residents departing for Indianapolis and Troy Ohio while several locals prepare for travel to Purdue and Cincinnati amid social and business notices. Licenses announced for marriage Earl Martin and Alma Taylor and a new tobacco sale reports 118080 pounds traded at average 10 87 with strong demand.
Friday night meeting of Syracuse Lodge Knights of Pythias names officers for the new term Chancellor Commander Albert C Schafer Vice-Chancellor John H Waltz Prelate John Feuerstein Past Chancellor Herbert Mount joy Master at arms Fred Pfister Master of finance Elias J Scott Master of exchequer William Bersch Keeper of records and seal Chas Buck Inner guard Paul Meyers Outer guard Dr A H McGilass on Trustee for three years Fred Schneider
Transcripts show Helmick and wife seeking 4700 damage from the P C G and St Louis railroad for a 1914 fire that destroyed their Jennings county home after sparks from a freight train. Separate suits request 1700 for the home and 63000 for contents. a Farmers Fire Association cross claim seeks subrogation for insurance. Probate notes list final settlement in Aurilla Milligan estate, sale of Hanover property, and probates for Lawrence Claushman. Deputy prosecutor W J Cotton names H J Zearing as Vanderburgh deputy. Willis divorce dismissed. adoption petitions granted. wills of Bessie Wood and Lawrence Claushman probated. guardianship of Albert Bacon dismissed.
County commissioners elected H. Cope as county attorney and C. E. Iddings as county road superintendent in party line votes. A Shelby township delegation urged a bridge over Wilson's fork of Indian Kentuck creek with no action. The Jefferson County Motor Club pledged support for road improvements. Finances for the quarter ending December 31 were reported. Orphans Home supply contracts were let. clothing bids were lacking. Friday's Christian Churches meeting in Jefferson and Switzerland counties announced with a full program. The funeral of Esther McClain occurred. a seventeen year old was injured by an accidental gun discharge.
Capt. A D Vanosdol retires from law practice signaling the end of an era for Jefferson County bar. His partner Harry Cope will run the firm from Vanosdol’s office as Cope advances. The Big 4 Club New Year’s dance at K of P hall drew strong attendance, music by Nodler Benson Saxophone orchestra, bells chimed at midnight, and Mardi Gras night dance planned for March 7 1916 with the same hall and band.
W. J. Lee, a well known retired businessman, died at his Hanover home this afternoon at 3 45. He once served as postmaster at Hanover. Survived by his widow two daughters and a son Mr H M Lee Hanover storekeeper. Funeral arrangements not yet decided.
The Altar Society of St Marys church elected officers Sunday led by President Mrs Clem Hunger and Vice President Mrs Edward Lauer. Secretary was Mrs Joseph Seiwert and Treasurer Mrs Joseph Steinhardt.
A 1915 Herald item tells of Raymond Rose, once fostered by Mrs. James in Sacred Heart, Minnesota, who learned his half sister Lillie Houser now lives in Columbus Ohio. He left Minnesota with foster parents about 23 years ago and recently found his sister while visiting Columbus for Christmas. A photograph showed the siblings together, smiling.
The request comes after Justice Lamar’s death as influenza sweeps the nation in a record outbreak. Washington health officials report the coast to coast epidemic, with Madison and other cities recording cases. Physicians stay busy but most cases are not serious.
George KE Nichols and wife transfer 80 acres in Saluda township to Samuel R Pursel for 2000 dollars. Robert N Thomas transfers 77 acres in Madison township to Daisy M Thomas by private consideration. Benjamin F Strickly and wife transfer 86 acres in Hanover township to Horace B Cheney for 4900 dollars. Leonidas F Nay and others to John F Sparks and wife a small tract in Graham township. Elia Td Kahle by commissioner to William E Lawson about 1 3 acres in Thin over township for 1550 dollars. Maggie Bodem and others to Joseph Bodem and others a farm in Madison township for 85000 dollars.
The article recalls Page founder of Sand Springs town who created free gas, rent, a car line to Tulsa for widows, a day care, nursery, free medical care, and a vocational school to help widows and orphans. He aimed to care for widows and grandmothers, and adopted an orphanage to improve its fortunes.
Mrs J H Arthur of near Laquey Pulaski county reports fending off a six foot four inch eagle threatening her chickens. She used a wagon tire piece to strike the bird breaking its neck and wing after a watch dog knocked it down.
Dr. Calvert reports sickness in the area mainly la grippe and pneumonia. Emma Knipe returns to Lawrenceburg after two months with relatives. Farmers sell tobacco at fancy prices from 10 to 14 cents. Rev. C. P. Pilow sick and unable to fill appointment. Route 1 mail delayed due to high water. Mrs. Rodgers of Covington visits her son Ashby Rodgers. J. C. McAlister and sister Lelia visit North Madison. The Thieman child is very ill. John Neal’s horse died last week.
Sunday school at Wirt drew over a hundred attendees with strong church services. Next Sunday features a regular business meeting. many are urged to attend. George W Wehner and Freda Kessler wed last Wednesday amid warm wishes. A New Year Eve social by Wirt Ladies Aid at Red Men’s hall was well received. Bro Sorrels stayed with Bishop Stewart’s family. Louis Bechmann is ill amid ongoing sickness. Mrs Stout’s sale drew crowds despite poor weather.
Mr. Nate Martin of Big Creek was here on business last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ebler and a child of Marble Valley visited at Mr. Jd Hash's on Saturday. Mrs. J H Hash and daughter Opal of Middlefork visited relatives here last week. Mr. Spann made a business trip to Madison Friday. Mr. Jackson Anderson of Bedford spent a few days with relatives here. A C VanAntwerp made a business trip to Calloway Monday. Miss Clara Eble of Marble Valley was visiting friends here last week. Mr. W Hash of Middlefork was calling on friends here Wednesday and Thursday. A C VanAntwerp and J W Anderson delivered stock to Dupont Thursday. Mrs. N J VanAntwerp and grandchildren visited at her daughter's Mrs. Henry Dilk of Big Creek.
Robert Pennington eleven years old died after placing a collar button in his mouth. While playing in the street with Windell Atkinson and Earl Essinger he was warned against the danger. He ran a half block before collapsing. He died before a physician could arrive as the button lodged in his windpipe.
A baby born to Mr and Mrs Oscar Gibler of Sandyville near Canton has a full set of teeth at birth. Dr Goodrich, the family physician, says the child is normal in every other way and the extra teeth indicate advanced prenatal development.
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