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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1920

Page

4

Jefferson County Allowances From 1919 Special Session

List of payments approved by the Jefferson county Board of Commissioners at a special session December 31, 1919. Includes salaries for clerk Edward M Prenatt and Charles S Dibler, auditor payments, treasurer and recorder sums, sheriff and county superintendent allocations, deputy, assessor, and attorney wages, Council of Defense, truant officer per diem, Farmer's Institute grant, highway per diem and mileage, and school fund interest. Certification by Auditor Charles S Dibler dated January 7, 1920.

Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County Ind Edward M Prenatt Charles S Dibler Clerk County Council and Board of Finance Chase Dibler F Cr Zier Robert T. Danner Robert Danner Fred Watson Edward S Roberts Council of Defense George 5 Cottman W E Montz Farmer's Institute Frank O Hoyt Robert H Davis Kkbert H Davis Salares John Kohl Mattie Kohl Elizabeth Pierce State of Indiana County of Jefferson J. Chas Diber Charles S. Dibler

Death of Mrs Stella Lodge Springs

Relatives announce the death of Mrs Stella Lodge Springs in Cincinnati yesterday. A Madison native and sister of the late Gavin K Lodge, she was nearly 80 and the last surviving member of her immediate family. Remains arrive noon tomorrow, funeral at once, burial in Fairmount cemetery with Rev Black presiding.

Stella Lodge Springs Cincinnati Cecedent Madison Gavin K. Lodge Black Episcopal Church

Social Notes From Madison and Nearby Towns

Mrs Halle Royce of Breshure visits sister Miss Minnie Royce on East Main. Mr and Mrs William Noble take morning train to Indianapolis to see son David and family. Mamie Yelowme leaves Fan nie Moreland on Broadway to return to Louisville. Mrs Herbert A Broadaett travels from Emina Hatz’s to Bunker Hill. Ellen Finnegan returns from Jeffersonville with her niece Helen Finnegan to visit Broadway.

Halle Royce Breshure Minnie Royce East Main Street William Noble Indianapolis David Mamie Yelowme Fannie Moreland Louisville Herbert A . Broadaett Mas Emina Hatz Weetwood Street Bunker Fall Ellen Fingepan Arived Tran Tacut Daniel Finnegan

Court News Reports Indictments and Jail Cleanup Noted

Grand jury adjourned after a four day session examining 14 witnesses and reissuing 14 indictments. Jail, Children’s Home, and county asylum inspected. sheriff praised for cleaning conditions. no prisoners found. Also reports of a wedding in Zork bee and a Madison Lodge charity show. General Pershing named Chief of Staff by military reorganization bill.

Chedren Dihammer Bina Weil Seta Washington Gen. Pershing United States Army Military Affairs Committee

Haymakers Initiate Twenty-Two New Members in Local Lodge

Juniata Haymakers Association No. 24 admitted twenty two new members raising total lodge enrollment to three hundred fifteen. Officers were installed for the coming term and a social committee was named to oversee events.

Juniata Haymakers’ Association No Roy Strong William Chitman Walter S. Whitehead Ernest F Hummel Charles Eo Hummel W. Hilmar Goebel Frank Het Walter Sauley Samuel Sauley William Ho Wyatt John Ff. Cortin Charles Satey Raoert Fo Bryant Henry Shapley Walter Ao Saudey Waylor Alexander John W. Thevenow Joseph Kernen Oliver Bush John Co Bachus

Death of Prof Homer Long and local obituaries marked by Madison readers

The Madison community mourns Prof Homer Long a longtime educator and school supporter who died after a career of teaching and public service. His death prompted closing of all schools as citizens express sympathy to his widow two small children and many relatives and friends. Eugene Bright a Brooksbury resident also died at 58 after years of illness leaving a widow three sons and siblings. Public notices honor both men and reflect on their contributions to the community.

Marly Abe Superinntendent Co Car City Ms Wyte Printa Maddie Cneber Church Board Tom Henry C. Long Owen County Jouth Peon Bong Madison Mr. Long Eugene Bright Brooksbury Mr. Bright Clyde Leslie Edward

Robert Matthews Dies at 86 After Stroke in China Home

Jefferson county veteran and farmer Robert Matthews died this morning at 4 o clock at his son Dr WoW Matthews home in China from a paralytic stroke suffered days earlier. Born in Shelby township in 1837 he lived in the county most of his life except for a period in Franklin and his Civil War service with the 55th Canadian Volunteers. He belonged to Canaan Lodge of Masons and is mourned by many friends. His wife predeceased him leaving a son Dr Matthews and a daughter Miss Ida of China.

Robert Matthews Jefferson County Nora Wow Matthews China Mr. Matthews Shelby Township This County Franklin 55Th Cadana Volunteers Canaan

Indiana Highway Plan Extends Through Jeff Jennings and Bartholomew

The State Highway Commission has practically finalized a 3156.5 mile system design approved by L. H. Wright. A map in The Indianapolis Star shows the Madison route passing through Jefferson Jennings and Bartholomew counties, connecting at Columbus to the Indianapolis road.

State Highway Commission L. H. Wright Indiana Indianapolis Star of Today Madison Jefferson, Jennings and Artholomew Columbus Indianapolis

New Office Adds Modern Touch to Ford Garage

A new office room is under construction at the Ford garage on Second street. The office will adjoin the present space while the old office becomes a show room. Peter Stephanus and sons handle the carpenter work, enhancing a modern facility regarded as one of the state’s finest garages.

Ford Second Street Peter Stephanus and Sons

Madison January Passengers and Local Notices

Madison reports indicate Frank McKay and wife traveled to Indianapolis aboard the morning train. Miss Gertrude Knight left Cragmont to visit in Bicknell. Mrs. Charlie Anger departed for Leouiseadle. Mrs Kate underwent illness, while Mrs Reinet also fell sick. A Pioneer Mother Association meeting named Beatrice Wilson of New York to design a national Pioneer Mother statue.

Gertrude Knight Cragmont Be Home Bicknell Charlie Anger Leouiseadle Man Ageeant Ness Kate Ee Caer Reinet Dave Whee Vo Viger Susgest Milton Ora Mois Bviomopelis Pionest Mothers Association Aeoed Data Ravite Moss Beatrice Wilson New York Dar Hie Moether Assocrtion Walmesteoabham Manley

Thief Breaks Show Window at Mulberry Street Jewelry Store

A thief smashed the show window of Tewell's jewelry store on Mulberry Street shortly after midnight and stole three watches from a small stand. The thief used a rock wrapped in a rag soaked in water to muffle the crash, and no other items were disturbed. The break was discovered this morning and no clues were found by officers.

Tewell Mulberry Street

Local Business Firm Struck Qu Piles Up In Kentucky

Ludiana Kentucky QO and Ges Company struck qu noted for first well. Officers named include Prespienc Porcest Bats Carrollton and View President Fred Stuev ents. Board member Dan Vieneis Milton and treasurer Forrest ridings lead the firm. Also obituary notices Perry Garlinghouse age 76 dies at daughter Mattie Monroe’s home Lancaster township. Survived by daughter Beatrice Garlinghouse Indianapolis and son William Garlinghouse.

Kentucky Lee Coaate Avian Db Sd Rss Ofaeers Ark Prespienc Porcest Bats Carrollton Fred AO Stuev Ents Forrest Geirith Vevass Larry Snook Perry Garlinghouse Madisor Mattie Monroe Lancaster Township Garlinghouse Monroe Beatrice Garlinghouse Indianapolis William Garlinghouse

Man Hurt When Truck Skids on Icy Michigan Hill

Irvin Brown of Shelbyville was run over by his own truck on the Michigan hill yesterday afternoon around 4. He was bringing tobacco to the Madison market, the icy road causing the skid. He was taken to King's Daughters Hospital for treatment by Dr. Bo Cook and is not considered seriously hurt.

Irvin Brown Shelbyville Michigan Hill Madison Market Mr. Brown King’s Daughters Hospital Bo GC Cook

Fragmented OCR News Snippet Touts Costs and Noses

An unreadable OCR fragment discusses costs and a nasal condition with stilted wording. It mentions a tender and seems to be a garbled public or medical note. Names and places are not readable, making specifics unavailable.

Bank announces dividends and withdrawal notice in Milton

Farmers Bank of Milton Kentucky declares a regular semi annual dividend of 10 percent and a special dividend of 20 percent totaling 35 percent for 1919. The bank in its 17th year has paid dividends every year since it organized. Irvin McMahan and wife are moving to that city by train.

Farmers Bank Milton Irvin McMahan Indianapolis

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