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Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1913

Page

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Madison Man Wins Divorce and Local Notices Highlight County Events

In Madison county court Ethel Keckley was granted a divorce from Charles Keckley. Mary A. McClelland sold 20 acres in Madison township for 1200 dollars to William B. McLaughlin. Funeral of Capt. J. C. Meyers was held at Shelby Church. The ferry Rumble resumed service after flood. Sheriff and deputies jailed W S Mullikin after cashing a 75.30 check. detectives seek missing funds.

Ethel Keckley Charles Keckley Leonard Hill West Third St Sheriff Beachout Rush County Cragmount Mary A. McClelland William B. Mclaughlin Madison Township Adolph Wanderlich Columbia Life Losurane Incinnati Wooderiich Yaill

William McClelland Arrigned on Assault with Intent Murder

William McClelland was arraigned in circuit court this morning on assault and battery with intent to kill Louis Eisenhart. He pled not guilty and was held on $1.40 bond, which was not furnished. Attorney Phos B McGregor was assigned to defend him. The case likely will go to trial next week.

William Blossomyp McClelland Louis Eisenhart Phos. B. McGregor

Funeral of Mrs Franziska Schmitt Draws Large Concourse

The funeral for Mrs Franziska Schmitt of Walnut Street was held at St Marys Church this morning and drew a large crowd. Burial followed at North Madison Catholic cemetery with pallbearers Charles Anger Henry Anger William Anger Fred Kalb John Kalb and Peter Smith.

Franziska Schmitt Walnut Street St. Mary's Church North Madison Catholic Mesars Charles Anger Henry Anger William Anger Fred Kalb John Kalb Peter Smith

Death of Dr. Charles Ryker Jefferson County’s Oldest Physician

Dr. Charles Ryker, Jefferson county’s oldest physician and former county Coroner, died after a long illness at his Manville home. Born March 23, 1835, he lived in Manville his entire life and served as a prominent local physician for forty years. He married Martha Ciron in 1856, who died earlier, leaving seven children, four surviving, with a second marriage to Elizabeth Ryker in 188. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters.

Cumberland City Penn Freght Lafayette Quidbain Cragmont Hlayrth Greensburg Eva Eckert Fred W. Eckert Charles Ryker Jefferson County Manville Ryker Jefferson Martha Cireon Mra Wm. Ledgerwood Mes Thanenibal Danner Moo. Rewlison Bretman Field Ryker Martes Elizabnet Wilhea Ryker Canaan Cyra. Ryker Cross Plains John Vantouren Cyna Manville Mbaneville

Oil Company Seeks Secretary Contempt in Oklahoma Leases Case

Indictments target oil promoters and officials in a federal stock promotion case. A memorial asks Secretary Fisher to be found in contempt of Congress as Uncle Sam seeks 10 000 acres of Osage land leases in Oklahoma. The record notes Fisher’s involvement and ongoing investigations by House Indian Affairs Committees. Funeral details for a local physician are also listed.

Washington Oklahoma Tafee Ndenamed Co Cone Needon Department of the Robert T. Wilson Voele Sam Con Bisher Bhouse Indian Affairs Pisher Distret Unele Psametooleekage Vation Oollins

Receding River Leaves Town in Mud and Driftwood

As the Moe river recedes, streets are clogged with mud up to nearly an inch on sidewalks. Driftwood and stranded boats line the roads while families return to cleanup. officials warn of potential illness as cold weather looms and a new rise in water level is possible.

Weather Bureau

Flood Threat Forces Evacuations in Ohio River Towns

The Weather Bureau warns of rising Ohio River waters causing evacuations in Evansville Indiana and nearby towns. Residents flee to higher ground as flood conditions worsen with many homes inundated and authorities urging safety measures.

Tomsontowna Cypress Trowell Tnd

Funeral of Mrs Stanton in Madison Neighborhood

A large procession of mourning relatives and friends gathered yesterday afternoon at the Stanton home on West Second Street to attend the funeral of Mrs. Robert Stanton. Rev. Swr Long of the First Baptist Church led religious services and extolled the decedent. Floral tributes filled the scene and springdale cemetery received the remains, with six Hitz cousins serving as pallbearers including Frank, Harry, William, and Charles Hitz of North Madison, A D Hitz and Walter Hitz of Indianapolis. Try Mrs. Austin's Bay Pancake, sure to please you, all grocers.

Stanton Lome West Second Street Robert Stanton Madison Swr. Long First Baptiste Church Springdale Cemetery Mesars Frank Hitz Harry Hitz William Hitz North Charles Hitz A. D. Hitz Indianapolis Walter Hitz

Property Listings Across Town Show Major Land Transfers

A dense catalog of parcels notes transfers and plats across townships including Madison, Shelby, Lancaster, and Smyrna. Entries name buyers such as Oliver Dolhoover and Samuel Maxwell, firms like Indiana Tax Title Co, and locations including Woodburn Add and Pres Avenue, with lot dimensions and section references.

Madison Anderson Samuel G Ritchie Bush Martha Lyman T Cunningham Oliver IL Dolhoover William Eliza J Weside Berlin Francisco Oliver Indiana Tax Title Co

Former Grant County auditor Mirian commits suicide after scandal

Reports say Mirian J A Stout former Grant County auditor shot himself after being shown a State Board of Accounts report alleging fraudulent shortages. He had despondent days over financial troubles with his family and a brother, William Stout, confirmed forgery accusations.

Mirian Ind JA. Y. Stout Audietor Grant County State Board of Accounts Stout William Stout Here Puyogre

Nevada Legislature readies to reshape divorce law

The Nevada legislature convenes with plans to overhaul the divorce statute and a six to twelve month residence clause change. Reno delegates oppose the reform as Democrats seek the shift in residency requirements and a split over the law looms.

Carson, City Nevada United States Reno

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