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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
8
Local residents send greetings and travel notes from Madison and nearby towns. Caroling, visits, and returns mark a busy period with Madisions residents, Savannah, Indianapolis, and Columbus figures noted alongside events at Denny Sanatorium and regional postings.
County Road Superintendent Frank Schnaitter presents a full 1915 report detailing tool values, new equipment, and district expenditures. It lists salaries for eight district supervisors plus the county superintendent, total labor costs, and miles of gravel macadam and repaired roads. Also notes the death of farmer and Civil War veteran Louis Bechtman and announces the birth of Catherine Louise Genter at Kings Daughters Hospital.
Jennings county officials met in joint session to address delays in the joint line road reports between Graham township and Montgomery township. The bond for C E Iddings as county roads superintendent was approved at 5000 dollars with Hugh Turner Frank Morris and Glenn Culbertson as sureties. The boards extended filing deadlines and planned a later joint meeting to decide on bids for road construction.
Tobacco sales by W. H. Snook & Co. on Monday and Tuesday January 3 and 4 totaled 109070 pounds at averages of 9.40 per 49 720 pounds and 9.20 per 60 250 pounds. The market is regarded as the best of the season with most grades improving though offerings remain soft. Unseasonably warm weather causes trouble and receipts are large but not heavy.
S Wickliffe Weyer, son of J K Weyer, dies likely in a railroad accident. He served with Missouri Pacific Rail Road, married last Sept to a Bismarck, Mo., girl. Survived by his widow, his father, a sister Mrs A E Haigh, and a brother Bert Weyer. Born in Madison, he studied at Purdues civil engineering program and served as city engineer here and in southern cities. His body being sent to St Louis for burial.
Pomona Grange No 22 in Jefferson County met at Stony Point Grange Hall with 252 members. Officers for the ensuing year were elected in a spirited ballot: Master Edward Schuman, Overseer T H Ryker, Lecturer Mrs Minnie Doig, Chaplain Mrs T H Watlington, Secretary Chas J Hoffman, Treasurer George Schuman, Steward Clarence Batchelet, Assistant Steward Walter Hafley, Gate Keeper Russell Fewell, Pomona Mrs Alice Hafley, Flora Miss Gertrude Batchelot, Ceres Mrs Pirena Wallilee, Lady Assistant Steward Miss Fannie Thomas, Installation Officer Charles Schmidlap. Next meeting at Antioch Grange hall next month.
Sullivan ind January 6 Crawford Fairbanks and ten other brewerymen from Terre Haute and Evansville were arrested by Sheriff Kelly on warrants by Fred Bays charging violation of the Corrupt Practices Act in Curry township local option election. Released on bonds of 900. Kendalville death of Walter Showater twelve due to diphtheria led to closure of all schools churches at Waterloo and ban on public meetings. Nigeria expands foreign trades.
Madison January 6 reports G Charles Weeghman and associates purchased the Chicago Cubs from C P Taft for 500000 dollars in cash. The town notes several local movements including travel for visitors and the remains of Mrs Laura A Parker. Tobacco market data shows 97810 pounds sold at an average price of 11 cents. offerings mainly medium to common with soft order.
Relatives report the sudden death of former county schoolteacher Miss Marian McGregor in Indianapolis. Ill briefly, she died at 3 am. She taught in Duffty and Antioch districts for years, leaving to live with sisters Mima Adah and Janet in Indianapolis two years ago. Her parents were the late James and Margaret McGregor.
The Trinity church Men's Class met in the lower church auditorium Tuesday night presided by M. R. Sulzer. Speakers including City Engineer Lee and Mayor Crozier argued for brick streets in Madison and the value of monthly discussions. next meeting on the first Tuesday in February will address Water.
Jefferson County farmers and Madison business leaders urged the Board of County Commissioners to revive the 1913 petition for a new bridge across Wilsons Fork near Hortons branch. They argued the east west highway between Jefferson and Switzerland counties needs a safe crossing amid increasing travel and frequent impassable conditions. The board took the matter under advisement, indicating a likely grant of the petition.
The steamer Homer Smith sails for New Orleans on Mardi Gras with Madisonians aboard. John McGuire will be steward with Frank Donahue as pantry chief, joining at Point Pleasant, and Carlos McGuire will join in Cincinnati to run the barbershop. Purser W. C. Lepper Jr. leads as tour captain. The ship, remodeled to carry 125 passengers, expects 22 to 26 days at sea with several locals likely to berth.
Executors of William Walch file estate inventory and seek authority to continue decedent business. Judge Griffith grants divorce for Emma Cofield from Stephen Cofield. Hyatt vs Reed Jr set for Jan 20 trial. Romaine Eaglin arrested on assault and battery indictment. arraignment pending. Grand jury reports eight indictments and recommends sheriff repairs. Several divorces and civil suits noted, including Gibbs vs City of Madison dismissed and Helmich cases ongoing. Public intoxication fines noted. Jenkins testifies with memory clarity.
Juniata Haymakers Association No. 2434 last night installed officers led by Chief Haymaker Charles Bersch and Assistant Andrew Sauer. Other posts included Overseer A. J. Merrett, Collector of straws Charles J. Hoffman, Keeper of bundles Charles Hilla bold, Past chief Herman Schiphorst, with installing officer Rudolph Rals ton.
Albert Bacon transfers property on east Fourth street to William Bodam and wife for $400, a concise real estate transfer notice indicating a private sale.
77 applicants subscribed for 395 shares at last evening's stock issue. Those who missed the sale can apply to any director or attend the Association meeting next Tuesday night. The board declared the usual annual dividend and the secretary reported a prosperous condition.
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