Indiana Town Docket Tell Of G A R Encampment And Local Affairs
Madison Indiana notes announce the State G A R Encampment will be held at Newcastle May 10 to 12. Mrs Ed Jeffries travels to Middlefork for weekend visit. Miss Mildred Sayers earns Life Elementary teaching cert. Mrs Fidelia Lane gains $30 monthly civil war pension. Emerson Lemen and Senator Cravens linked to apple shipments to Indianapolis. Local news on Elvin Thickston visit, Ruth’s hospital operation, and Christmas relief offerings totaling $119.24 to European and 5 for Chinese relief. Suffering accident injuries to Hon S E Leland on West Second Street. Ira Wells disputes over divorce order and employer identity with Res Photo Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelia Lane
Brooksburg
James W. Lane
Emerson Lemen
Joseph M. Cravens
Indiana
Indianapolis
Elvin Thickston
Graham Township
Charles Cook
Baltimore Street
Ruth
Kins Daughters’ Hospital
First Baptist Sunday School
S. E. Leland
West Second Street
Leland
Feland
Ira Wells
Mollan Superior Court
Res Photo Company
Massachusetts Avenue
Welssad
Bat i
Une Napolis News
Statistical report of Jefferson Circuit Court for 1920
Statistical report to the Indiana Legislative Reference Bureau for the year ending December 31 1920 shows Civil Cases: 120 pending at start 1920, 45 filed, 170 disposed, 2 venued from other counties, 12 pending December 31 1920 and other items including children and guardianship cases, foreclosures, sheriff sales, and licenses. Crime and other categories list 1,120 cases pending, with minor inconsistencies in OCR text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit Court
State of Indiana
Legislative Reference Bureau
Department of Statistics
Duverile Court
Local Births and Notices From Madison Area
January reports include birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Raymond Jones of the Thomas Hill. families traveling to Cincinnati and Memphis for medical and family reasons. marriage license issued to Mollie Ghicken and Bonvan Mc Wright. funeral and burial services for Miss Ethel Murphy. multiple crime and court docket tallies. community updates on church events, schooling, and local residents’ travels and incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Jones
Thomas Hill
L. BE. Helwager
Mo Townsend
Cincnnath
Vail
Helawager
Charles Berger
Marion
Olly
Cty
Marion Packing Cor
Edward Eckert
Memples
Tetin
Louie Bekeo
Kekert
Orkane Plot
Nichols
Mhalles Ghicken
Repley
Death of North Madison man at 58 in Indianapolis hospital
Joseph Ganly of North Madison aged 58 died after medical complications following surgery at a Indianapolis hospital. He was born in North Madison and lived in Indianapolis for 25 years. Survived by two brothers J A Ganly of Fortville and Michael Ganly, with Rev John Ganly (died years ago) as another brother. Remains interred at Saint Joseph's cemetery after services at Sweet Heart Church in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Madison
St. Francis Husyta
Joe Hee
Heo
James
Ali Gaanly
Norti
Madison
Indianapolis
J. A. Ganly
Bortville
Michael Ganly
Chicago
Madison Council
Knights of Columbus
Frank O'Donnell
Pythian Hall
Jefferson Street
Order
St. Mary's Church
Father Bilger
Specia
St. Mary’s Excient Choir
Janes Kasper
St. Mary's School
Willa
Mia Ma
Indianapo
St. Mary's
J. J. Kusper
George Stroudt
North Werner
Guthneck
William M. Madden
Indianapes
Madden
Europe
William Fitzgerald
North Vernon
Knights
Fitzgerald
Joseph M. Nurre
Bloomington
Nurre
Carrullton
Notts
Death of Robert Genter, prominent Madisonian
Robert Genter, 82, longtime brick manufacturer and former Madisonian, died in Chattanooga Tennessee on Thursday from age related causes. He moved to Chattanooga in 1887 and ran a brick yard there until retirement. Survived by ten children and two sisters, his funeral will be in Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Schnewler
South Church Street
Rubert Genter
Chattinoce
Tenn
Madson
Lawrence Genter
Michael Schneider
Fred Schneider
Shenandoah
Iowa
Chattanooga
Genter
New York Factory Aids Wall Repairs At City Center
A New York factory worker helps stabilize shabby walls at a city center stage area. Crews tape and reinforce brick pillars as preparations continue for a future event space renovation.
Father and Son Join Army for Coast Defense Service
The article notes that both men, ages eighteen, have enlisted and will join the same unit. They are ordered to report to San Diego California for coast defense duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvile
Otashar
Army
San Diego
Cal
Coast Defense Service
Scente Act on Tonics
An old medical note highlights perfumes and fresh scents as mood boosters. Light colognes and flower fragrances may stimulate spirits, helping counter spring lassitude. In summer or fatigue, a pleasantly scented bath offers a rejuvenating effect.
Local Notables Named in Public Notices
A list of individuals including Clarence N Willick and Leo J Yunker appears in the public record. The names span multiple communities and likely relate to a civic or legal notice, with no additional context provided in the fragment.
Opening of Tobacco Sales At Madison Warehouse
A large crowd of farmers and spectators attended the morning tobacco sale at the Peoples Warehouse on Broadway starting at 9 o'clock. Buyers from Madison were present. prices ranged from 5.10 to 56.00 per hundred, with disappointment over low grades and talk of future corrections. Sales will continue weekdays, with post-sale price listings to be published tomorrow after checks. Also today, the Frank Stephanus trial for the manslaughter of George Dittgen began in Circuit Court, with a jury selected and Stephanus represented by Sulzer Bear, Lemen, Mouser, and Judge Bear. Stephanus allegedly killed Dittgen on Sunday near West and Fifth streets by throat-cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Warehouse
Broadway
Madison
Messrs Head
Harpring
Morten
Gregory
Russell Wyatt
D. PL. Taylor & Co
Ainferior
J Certan
Frank Stephanus
George A. Dittgen
Stephanus
Sulzer & Bear
Harry Lemen
Byron Mouser
P. E. Bear
Frank Kenworthy
Edward Ennis
Clem Stewart
Elza Shelton
George Stivers, Jr
Charles Nichols
Fred Crafton
Millard Polk
Charles Moore
Irwin Jones
Baxter McGee
John W. Wallace
Ditigen
West
Fifth Streets
Operation on Infant in Pennsylvania Heals Paralysis
An operation performed on a newborn in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania aimed to correct a birth paralysis by relieving pressure after raising a skull piece. The child, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sibhnn, reportedly recovered and is expected to live healthily. A physician noted immediate relief followed by recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Bloomsburgh
Frank Sibhnn
All Wrong On Old Age Problem Says Scientist
A Spanish scientist A de Gregorio Hoensehinoe argues aging research starts from wrong end. He says study should begin with cells and matter interactions, linking ent motion and time, suggesting modern work ignores fundamental cellular heterogeneity and composition in aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. de Gregorio Hoensehinoe
Fle
Fragmentary OCR Notice of Local Event
Unclear text fragment refers to a local event or public notice with names and places unreadable. The legible parts mention a possible meeting or presentation and a date or location is not decipherable.
Insult to Royalty and the Stamp Portrait Debate
The article recalls early objections to postage stamps in England when the monarch’s likeness was used. Loyalists condemned stamps as insulting to the throne, while King Ferdinand of Stelly even ordered a special postmark shaped like a frame to avoid canceling his portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Tony
England
Ferdinand of Stelly
Burmese teak felling methods in Burmanyi forests
The text notes Burmese tree-fellers prefer local poksin axes over imported tools. The poksin is about an inch broad and ten to twelve inches long with a wooden handle. A bamboo scaffold is erected around a tree 12 to 15 feet in circumference, about five feet high, and the tree is felled by vigorous strokes within a few hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burma
Europe
America
Wonderful Passion Flower
The passage describes the passion flower as a complete story of the cross in a single bloom. It notes Holy Rood day as its blooming time and explains how the thread-like stamens and rays suggested the apostles, glory rays, walls, hammer, sponge, cup, and the Savior's passion to Spaniards during their conquest of America.
Delicious crown cakes made from Mrs. Austins Rag Pancake Flour
A brief note describes crown cakes prepared using Mrs. Austins Rag Pancake Flour. It highlights a simple recipe idea and the cheerful homemade baking spirit.
Wealthy Philadelphia Manufacturer Vanishes in 1904
Relatives allege Joseph Griffiths disappeared after a 1904 sighting and later died, with his fortune allegedly given to nephew Louis Reichner who is accused of disposing of the property. The case seeks guardianship and recovery of assets amid court action and witnesses describing years of sequestered life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat
George Griffiths
Spruce Street
Philadelphia
Wisne
Diece Thies Gay Gordon
Connnen
Mir Fou Urtz
Bikins
Peek
Grifitha
Mir
Gailith
Baccur
Asy- Titus
Joseph Griffiths
Wien
Rolerofp
Jils
Hing
Griffiths
Louis Kichner
Reichner
Fake inventor in jail claims substitute motor fuel scheme
Brooklyn man Prat P. John Chaster, described as a fake inventor, allegedly hid two barrels of alcohol behind a wall and piped it to a fuel apparatus to create a corn stalk and sugar yeast substitute for gasoline. An investigation by the district attorney’s office followed a delegation of 200 East Side residents who invested in a company promoting the fuel plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prat. P. John Chaster
Brooklyn
N. Y
Chaslers
District Attorney's Office
East Side
Kitten Traveled 600 Miles Inside Rolling Wheel
A kitten crawled into a firwheel at Great Northern mills in Burlington Nebraska and rode the wheel for nine hours. The large machine continued turning with the cat inside until it was halted at night. The kitten survived the perilous journey and was alive when the mill stopped for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Burlington
Neb
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Auvibun Herald
the ‘Herald Company
PastoMee Et Mattson
Gee
Madison Ind
Newcastle
Mra
Ed Jeffries
Middlefork
Mildred M.sayers
Life
State Board of Education
Statistical Report
Ted
Nuober
Nuaber
Beltasefeanr
Daing Dean
Namber
Slade
Tabis Dracoorier Oor
Grebe
Wis Ems
Mosen Watson
Sdonaed
Cwpool
Poyregee
al Ud
Merrett
Muret
Heeney
George Diesler
Patek
Tata
Jobors
Lesinen
North
China
Panama
Jnto
M L. Gathoeck
Robert Genter
Mmrate Trenefere
Oscar Hollow
New York - Pout
Father
Sen
Clarence Nicholas Willick
Leo Joseph Yunker
Ferdinand F. Rahe
Frank E. Zeuf
Martin J. Krue
George LaFontaine
Michael T. Clark
Frank Alfred Genter
Henry J. Westrick
Lawrence I. Framine
Lawrence C. Grobmeier
Arthur P. Dunn
Joseph H. Halmess
Thomas Klaren
Charles Schreshber
George Adam Distel
Joseph C. Steinhardt, Jr
Joseph F. Hunger
Bernard ©. Sc
Circuit Court
Frank Stephenus
George Dittyen
Don Quixote
Rocasolano
California
Poitle Sydvni Marsaddy
Bifiy Wars
Tao Sybon Fay
Lotegshorerniite
Passion Flower
Pepp
Iedoe
Gordon
Albert Phortes
Tae
Powis J. Resehner
Bert
Wiis Dacter
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