Madison News Roundup January Travels and Local Health
Mrs Viola Butler of Vevay leaves for Brazil due to her brother’s illness. Mrs Mary Land and daughter Ella Rynearson head to Marion to join Mr Land and settle there. H H Cotton of Ryker s Ridge travels to Bloomington to visit relatives. James E Crozier returns home after a several week illness with erysipelas. Edward Whitham travels to Mobile to work in a shipyard. Mrs Whitham to follow. Mr and Mrs Richard Koshab and Mr and Mrs Albert Koshab return from Sandusky to spend the winter here. Mrs George Distel on East Fifth street injures her right ankle and will be laid up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Butler
Vevay
Brazil
Mary Land
Ella Rynearson
Marion
Mr. Land
H. H. Cotton
Ryker’s Ridge
Bloomington
Broadway
Edward Whitham
Mobile
Ala
George Distel
East Fifth Street
Remains of Private Benjamin Whitham Arrive for Burial
The body of Private Benjamin Whitham who died in France while serving with the A. E. F. arrived on the noon train and was taken to the Schneider undertaking establishment. He was the son of Morgan T. Whitham, a prominent Shelby township farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Whitham
France
Schneider Undertaking Establishment
Whitham
Morgan T. Whitham
Shelby Township
Funeral services for William Turner at West Second Street
Funeral services for William Turner who died yesterday will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence on West Second Street. Rev. D C Bear will officiate and Hanover Cemetery will host the interment. Turner is survived by five sons Thomas Newton Isaac Morton and Oliver and two daughters Mrs Ella Farley and Mrs Mayme Spry. He was 92 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Turner
West Second Street
D.C. Bear
Hanover Cemetery
Turner
Thomas
Newton
Isaac
Morton
Oliver Turner
Ella Farley
Mayme Spry
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Hanover Properties
Lowry C Sutherland and wife transfer to Bessie B Hart for Hanover property with $1 consideration. Charles Norris and wife transfer on East Second Street for $500. Mary M Kennely to Peter J Frenz and wife on Fifth Street for $1. Charlies B Robinson to Charles E Nay on Deputy property for $1. George W Gudgel to Charles E Nay on Deputy property for $1. Real estate in the city of the estate of the late Henry Robinson transferred to widow Eliza Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry C. Sutherland
Bessie B. Hart
Hanover
Charles Norris
A. C. Norris
Eat Second Street
Mary M. Kennely
Peter J. Frenz
Fifth Street
Charlies B. Robinson
Charles E Nay
George W. Gudgel
Charles E. Nay
Henry Robinson
Eliza Robinson
Pretty Wedding At Home Of Mr And Mrs Clarence D Sheetz
A quiet Wednesday evening wedding took place at 5 30 in the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence D Sheetz 125 East Main street The contractors were Roy Edward Sherman and Leona Bertha Keel Rev Blake of the Christian Church performed the ceremony The bride is Ira Keel s daughter and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs David Sherman Guests included Mr and Mrs W and Mrs George and Mr and Mrs Clar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence D. Sheetz
E. Main Street
Roy Edward Sherman
Leona Bertha Keel
Rev. Blake
The
Christian Church
Ira Keel
Ryker’s Ridge
David Sherman
Manville
Ing
Roy E. Sherman
Mra. W
George
Clar
Gilchrist and King Wed in Quiet Indianapolis Ceremony
Mr Emerson F Gilchrist of Indianapolis and Miss Eula Lee King of Madison were married this afternoon at the bride's parents home on East First Street. Rev Shulz officiated. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside in Indianapolis. The Herald extends best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson F. Gilchrist
Indianapolis
Eula Lee King
Brrde
Walter King
East First Street
Shulz
First Baptist Church
Miss King
Madison
M. Ernest & Co
Gilchrist
The
Herald
Retired Blind Chaplain Rev Henry N Couden Honored
The Indianapolis Star reports the retirement of Rev Henry N Couden the blind chaplain of the House after over twenty years of service Born in Indianapolis he later moved to Cincinnati He lost both eyes from wounds in Lincoln's call and supported himself by school for the blind broommaking and a pension Congress grants him 125 per month for life
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Indianapolis Star
Henry N. Couden
House of Representatives
Mr. Couden
Cincinnati
Lincoln
St Lawrence University
Theak Yry School
Congress
Rev. Couden
Joyful farewell event for Phatentiea girls at Baptist Church
About 60 Phatentiea gates attended an initial class bouquet celebration at the Belay Baptist Church hosted by Mrs George Augustine. Mrs Augustine received three bouquets from the class and the group discussed resolutions for 1921 while Mother Augustin expressed warm appreciation and invited nonattending girls to join Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phatentiea Gates
Madison
Augustin
Automobile Collision at Main and Mulberry Streets
An automobile accident occurred last night at the corner of Main and Mulberry streets. Harry Lemen driving south on Mulberry collided with Evan Wehner driving west on Main. Both cars were damaged and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lemen
Evan Wehner
Main
Mulberry Streets
Lemen
Mulberry Street
Mr Wehner
Main Street
Dogs at Funeral of Master Whaddon
The Whadden hounds attend the funeral of Witla Sete Teawniles, longtime master of the Whadden hounds for two years. Villagers and huntsmen escort the chase past the grave in the churchyard, marking the end of an era for the old kennel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whaddon
Witla Sete Teawniles
Binaciel
Theo Old Schow
Hunt
Ox Roast and Movie Draw Shelbyville Visitors
E C Linville and wife and Mrs Linville s father J A Eaton aged eighty eight living 17 miles from Shelbyville came here for the first time in 17 years Eaton said the last time he was in town was the day of the big ox roast Eaton has never seen a picture show and refused to witness a performance while here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
E. C. Linville
Linville
J. A. Eaton
Eaton
Air clears uncertainty on Indiana tax bond ruling
Indiana Supreme Court upholds State tax board authority over bond issues in a St. Joseph county case. Court had blocked $210,600 in bonds, reversing a local ruling and supporting county control under the Tome Rule law. Governor Goodrich backs centralized appellate power, with McCray expected to align in his upcoming message.
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Indianapolis
Jan
Indiana
Supreme Court
State Tax Board
St. Joseph County
St. Joseph
Goodrich
McCray
Highway Funding Plan Headlines Massive Annual Expenditure
A bold proposal outlines spending one billion dollars each year on highways with agencies coordinating federal and state roles. The text blends acronyms and garbled fragments but signals a nationwide federal highway program linked to research and construction, referencing universities and Civil Safety statutes.
Auction for a fleet of airships under government design plans
The article discusses a proposed purchase of a fleet of airships built on government aviation designs. It mentions the need for appropriations through the Department and the War Department, with emphasis on the strategic value and potential military use.
Pedder Beat Court Overcharged On Tiny Fine
A New York peddler fined for Ghose license violations paid the amount after Magistrate McQuade presided. He offered a counterfeit ten dollar note which the clerk accepted, then gave him eight dollars in change. President-elect Harding approved a plan to reduce peacetime army strength to 150000. Records of baptism were rarely kept before the eighteenth century. Love may not be blind yet often misses its end. the rattlesnake meets danger with a recoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
McQnuade
Madison News Roundup of Local Legal and Social Happenings
Property transfers and divorce suit headline Madison events including Mamie B Martch and Henry Lorenz property on east Second street and Mattie Jacobs suing Paul Jacobs for divorce. Farm Federation meeting at Brooksburg and hospital update on Henry Knoebel. Funeral notice for Private Benjamin Whitham and Cork relief guard incident aboard Honolulu. Sulzer Bros first postwar order from Hamburg chemist. St. Michael's Church collections for war relief and orphans. Marble Hill representative Charles Dean mislaid travel case. St Mary’s Church trustees elected Leonard Hill Edward Lauer Leo Schroeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie B. Martch
Henry Lorenz
East Second Street
Mattie Jacobs
Paul Jacobs
Sulzer and
Bear
Farm Federation of
Milton To
Hip
Brooksburg
J. L. Luckett
Henry Knoebel
Honolulu
New York
Queenstown
Cork
Sulzer Bros
Germany
Hamburg
Madison
St. Michael's Church
Europe
Herbert Lyons
Jefferson County
St. Mary’s Church
Leonard Hill
Edward A. Lauer
Leo Schroeder
Brisbo Family Heads West for Extended Stay
Mr. P. J. Brisbo and wife depart Madison for Indianapolis and St. Louis with plans to Trinidad Colorado, then Pacific coast, expecting six months to a year away. He sold his West Main barber shop to brother Nathan Brisbo who will run it with Robert McKeand joining as a trusted barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Brisbo
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Robert McKeand
Madison
Brisbo
Marriage licenses issued to local couples in Kentucky
A marriage license was issued this morning to Garland B. Henry of Carroll county and Bettie Hamilton of Henry county Kentucky. They wed at the home of Rev. W S Rader of Trinity Church on West street. A license was issued Saturday by Clerk Nichols to Andrew R Handlen and Letha V Gillum of Carroll county and they were married by Rev B Arends of the Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland B. Henry
Carrol County
Bettie Hamilton
Henry County
W. S. Rader
Trinity
Town erupts in gun battle as three duel in street
In Shattyville Kentucky a street fight recalls Argonne firefight as three men exchange shots. Berry Jackson 42 dies from a wound while Sam Allen after bond is posted for his brother in law killing is shot four times. Hume McDonald is wounded in the leg and Charles Blunk town marshal escapes uninjured. The officer fires to halt the duel between McDonald and Allen. shooter of Jackson remains unknown.
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Shattyville
Argonne
Berry Jackson
Sam Allen
Hume McDonald
Charles Blunk
McDonald
Allen
Jackson
Bristol woman Lucy Moore dies at 43 after cancer struggle
Lucy Moore of Bristol died at 43 from cancer. She weighed about 600 pounds and traveled worldwide on exhibition. A lazy man works overtime telling others what to do. All except eight states have adopted some form of a mothers pension.
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Bristol, Eng
Lucy Moore
Public Service Commission Hearing On Deputy Rail Service
The Indiana Public Service Commission schedules a hearing at Deputy town hall at 11 a.m. January 25 on the complaint by Hiram Foster and others about inadequate passenger service by the Baltimore and Ohio and Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis railroads. Petition seeks revised schedules to improve Deputy connections with Indianapolis and nearby areas, including stops for B and O No 46 and CC C St L trains to receive and discharge passengers at Deputy and north of North Vernon.
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Public Service Commission of
Indiana
Deputy
Hiram Foster
B&o
Indianapolis
North Vernon
Greensburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad Company
Officers Elected in Blessed Virgin Sodality at St Michael's
Yesterday's election for the Blessed Virgin Sodality of St Michael's Church chose Miss Margaret Henry as president Miss Louise Schoenstein as vice president Miss Cecelia Ford as secretary and Miss Helen Schafer as treasurer.
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the Blessed Virgin Sodality
St. Michael’s Church
Margaret Henry
Louise Schoenstein
Cecelia Ford
Helen Schafer
Squirrel Scare as Mosquitoes and Misfire End Hunt
Woodsfield resident Charles Yockey sought peace for hunted pests and mosquitos in Monroe County woods. While hunting he battled skeeters but accidentally fired his gun during a swat, killing a squirrel and returning home with a swollen nose.
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League of Nations
Charles Yockey
Phimber
Woodsfield
Monroe County
Yockey
Duel Ends French Land Quarrel Then Fatal Shot
An old Frenchman named Lows Durendeau, 65, died after a rifle duel with Pierre Quell over disputed land in Englefontaine France. Quell fired a British service rifle bullet through Durendeau’s heart in the clash.
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Lows Durendeau
Pierre Quell
Englefontaine
France
Quell
Durendeau
Diamonds Cutters Craft Facets From Rough to Brilliance in Holland
The article explains the diamond pipeline from mine to market, detailing sorting by color and setting, weighing, and the polishing process. It notes most rough stones are colored, that only about a quarter are flawless, and describes bruiting and faceting using a dop, solder, and a 1000 rpm lap to create the 58 facets that produce brilliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert B. Whittock
Department of Mineralogy
Museum of Natural History
Kald
Vudlow
Holland
Amsterdam
Women of Egypt Gain Interest in Public Affairs
Egyptian women are increasingly active in public life and education, especially in schools. Viscount Milner notes mothers now visit schools and discuss their daughters' progress, signaling a shift from paternal control to broader female involvement in education and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fendon
Visectior Milner
Egypt
Nya Coudissteter Dercely
Do Res Pt
Russian Civil Unrest Sparks Property Damage and Detentions
Report from war era fronts describes Bertin Gits and Red Cross aid amid attacks as windows and furniture are smashed near Trelsingfors. Children are held in shelters while parents await notices of their rights and possible redress, as authorities limit entry to Lus state facilities.
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Bertin
Tussia
Colbo OW
Etwan
Red Cross
Battle States
Berlin
Paris
Sala
Trelsingfors
Tiantast
Lusstat
Lost French Treasure on Afrique Ship In Bay of Biscay
In Marseilles police seized 700000 francs in new bills carried by automobile dealer Jules Carassy as he tried to flee to Paris. The Afrique ship's cargo included 600 francs in new bills and a case of 1000000 francs reportedly stolen before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
France
Chaurgeurs
Bay of Biscay
Banque Francais Afrique Occidentate
Dukeor
Jules Carassy
Carassy
Paris
Dakar
Afrique
Detroit mother swapped baby mix up at local station
Mrs. Ella York of Detroit says she left her one month old baby on a station seat to use a telephone en route to Palatine NL. A stranger handed her a different infant and fled, leaving her own baby missing and prompting a suspected baby swap investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella York
Detroit
York
Palatine
Misa Jones In the House
In Lexington Kentucky a directive requires theaters to page patrons when requested after a mother’s reported death prompting policy changes for all screenings. The rule aims to ensure immediate notification and avoid missed notices during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Jones
Lexington
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