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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1916

Page

7

North Vernon News Quiets Jail and Community Happenings

The county jail remains without a prison keeper after weeks of vacancy. North Vernon High School reported a theft of two overcoats by tramps. Local weddings, travels, and visits populate the day with several residents leaving for Indianapolis, Greensburg, North Vernon, and Frankfort. A large farmers meeting and Purdue University short course are announced for January 27 to 29. Tobacco sales reach 142,525 pounds with an average of 9.75 dollars, highest bid 45 dollars.

North Vernon High School John Padgett Dupont Charles Buchanan Cordin Kidwell North Madison Harry Morton Indianapols James Morton George Muartch, Sr Greensburg Dolin Hart Schneider Columbus Nannie Mickell Cragmont Helen Branham Frederick Branhams Clyde Thomas J. A. Sunewalt P. J. Quinn Mard. J. Quinn Cuba D. R. Graeter Mrdhaimes White TE Clashman Snooks House

Church event features Ebner Crozier readings January 22

The Rooster Committee of Hebron Church plans a Saturday program near January 22 with music by solos duets and quartettes and readings by Ebner Crozier of Madison. All are invited to attend and support the Boosters. Nellie Keidel cor sec Miss Carrie George of Columbus files for bankruptcy with assets 500 and liabilities 2000.

Rooster Hebron Ebner Crozier Madison Crozier Nellie L. Ke del, Cor, Sec’y

Death of Walter S. Roberts At Denny Sanatorium

Walter S. Roberts died at 10:10 p.m. at Denny sanitarium after years of frail health. Born November 26, 1813 in Middlefork, he became a lawyer in this city, practiced with Walker & Roberts, then moved to Kansas and Oklahoma before returning to this county. He married Nellie Weyer in 1878. survived by three children, one brother, and a son in St. Louis. Funeral at ten a.m. Thursday at Attorney ES Roberts residence. burial at Springdale. services private.

Walter S. Roberts Denny Mr. Roberts Middlefork This County John Elizabeth Roberts Nellie Weyer Attorney Edwardss. Roberts Bessie K. Roberts Walter S. Roberts, Jr St. Louis Mo John Stuet Roberts Chicago ES Roberts Spingdale

Indiana recorder report shows deeds and mortgage values for 1913

The Indiana Bureau of Statistics summary by County Recorder W J McBride details deeds Mortgages and Satisfactions with totals for 1913 including deeds worth 547 4540 and 708b for sheriffs auditor 41 total deeds 610 valued at 855 4980 and 34 miscellaneous papers such as incorporations elections wills and instruments. Mortgages on farms 201 value 0 6s 4s and satisfactions on farms 84 value 5b2 731. Chattel mortgages 2h value 239 980 and satisfactions of chattel mortgages 0 24 Votel mert ene and Tene B20. The report notes comparisons and method differences with prior years and quotes remarks from Recorder McBride and others. A closing verse and a social note mention Mrs John Spangler and a later item on United Mine Workers delegates in Indianapolis and water rate talks in North Vernon.

W. J. McBride Indiana Bureau of Statistics Tol Palothease Diaries McBvide Ueser

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Wittick

Mrs Elizabeth Wittick, aged about 85 years, German-born widow of Henry Wittiek, died at 7 this morning at the Zimmerer residence on North East Street after a long illness. She leaves two daughters Mrs Zimmerer and Mrs Matthew Baus of Tennessee. Funeral at St Mary's Church Thursday at 9 and burial in Walnut Street Cemetery.

Elizabeth Wittik Ji Hn Zimmerer Zimmerer North East Street Germany Tne Wate Henry Wittiek 4 Zimmerer Mattiew Baus Tennessee Wittek Wets St. Mary's Catholic Church St. , Mary’s Church Walnut Street

Local notices update from Wirt and surrounding area

Cecil McGee returned from Tusola Alabama after weeks away visiting relatives in Illinois. His uncle John McGee will stay several weeks. Mar Wendell Jacobs lost his store to a recent fire and will live at home until a new building is ready. Sorrells preached Sunday despite ill health. George Mellon Nathan Horton and Bishop Stewart elected church trustees. Cirino Musical Comedy Quartette set for Saturday Jan 29 at the church with 15 cent admission. Mary Mayfield visited Madison. Fred Meyers and family planning northern move. Loretta Francisco, recently married in Indianapolis, staying with her parents in Wirt.

Mer Cecil McGee Tuscola Ilinois John McGee Severa Mar Wendell Ducobs Iro. Sorrells George Mellon Nathan Horton Bishop Stewart Wirtch Mary Mayfield Madison Fred Meyers Loretta Francisco Tidianapolis Wis O. Prancisco Wirt

Sacred Heart Society Elects Offic ers

The Sacred Heart Society of St Michael's church has elected officers for the new term. President Bertha Buinen Vice President Helen M Schafer Secretary Josephine Rocke Treasurer Evelyn Smiths.

Sacred Heart Society Children of St. Michael’s Church Bertha Buinen Helen M. Schafer Josephine Rocke Evelyn Smiths

Shelby Township Trustee Report of Receipts Disbursements 1915

Shelby Township trustee Lucius T. Lee files the annual report ending December 31 1915 showing final balance 1194 48 outstanding warrants 226 60 total 1421 08 cash in depository 1421 08 service account 320 1 169 days. Report sworn before Advisory Board January 5 1916 and approved. Omar Smock v city of Indianapolis on trial for 25000 damages in Hancock circuit court on venue change.

Shelby Township Jefferson County Indiana Lucius T. Lee Oberts Gordon Greenfield Omar T. Smock Indianapolis Hancock Mary County Jeffries Rousch & Co Courier Co Herald Co AM Taff I. T Lee Grant Lee, Jr BOF Banta Wm L Baker & Co Grant Lee L T Lee Albert S Gordon Peo Zy Ples Trust Co Peoples Tree Frank Seierman Peoples Trust Joseph Flint Vie Buchanan i Albert Geyman Florence Gans J D Adams Luther Lemen Flo Vestile Adimian Whitham Della Thompson CL Risk Clara Nine Grave Hindley D Adams & Co Ae Special School Fund Marcus S Taylor Fannie Stewart GJ Theodore Barnes Wars Rick the OW Curtis Gordon Marea S Taylor Dethe Papanson Jd Adams & Co Giadas Vesioe Su — IS Great Lee Valentine Heitz Grace Hunde Idaathee Mioreges Aans Boi Waas Rusk Bo OJ Harry Thompson Delhi Tast Ual Din Bessie Worciatellil Clara King Flo Fannie Stewart Jos Flint FA van Antwerp Grace Sipe Ghidys Vestile Nannie Pommerehn Nell Thornton Grace Huntley Bessie Whitham Ida M Lee Blanche Ryker Oliver Brown Fannie Stewart Qi Middleton-Wymond W'S Risk Alvin L Rovers Win Ss Risk Dela Thompson Ethel Jamison Nellie Thornton J V Banta LT Lee Alvin Ropers Madison Coal Co I Daugherty Win Risk J A Spencer W A Green F A van Antwerp F Schmunk Madison School N Horuff & Sons RE Matthews JJ Lyon Walter Mitchell WM Matthews Finley Ralston Geo Washburn Edn Jeffries Robert D Lee Wm Ralston Hugh Manville Leonard Jamison Ansel Hamilton Elmer Demaree James R Shaw Win Ralston WL Baker C H Rousch

Mayapple root laxatives touted as safe calomel substitute

An advertisement promotes vegetable calomel from may apple root as a gentle, non irritant laxative. It claims daily physician use, supports Sentanel Laxatives in sugar coated tablets, and offers a free physician trial package from Sentanel Remedies Co., Covington Kentucky.

The Sentanel Remedies Co Madison Ave Covington

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Fubliahryd Eserald Jorngpans Botereda Comisciage Master Miuliso Dua. Dian Leslie Kidwell North Vernon Mo. Mo. Montgomery Seymour Hanover M. R. Gordon Baby Frankfort Hy A. C. Stafford Mamie Barnes Brooksburg Denny Sanatorium Mallisun Carrie George Recorder McBride Bureau of Statistics John Spangler Wwe Iran Grd Boone Diroauk Holt Kimbark Ave Chicago, Il United Mine Workers of America Ralston Bell D. D. Cone Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad Elizabeth Wittick Rother John Zimmerer Vleasarp Fong Township Trustee’s Annual Report Township Fund Albert S. Gordon J. W. Storm J. E. Harper Sentanel Rervedies Co Cincinnati Ohio
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