Local Notes From Madison and Surrounding Areas
Born to Mr and Mrs W W Mickel a daughter Martha Jane. James L Caplinger of Indianapolis has arrived at Cocoanut Grove Fla for the season with his sister and brother in law former Madison residents. Mr Howard Couchman returned to North Vernon after a few days in the city. John W Brandon moved to King’s Daughters Hospital for pneumonia treatment. Remains of Sarah Todd shipped from Craymont to Seymour, her former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Mickel
Martha Jane
James L. Caplinger
Indianapolis
Cocoanut Grove
Fla
FL A. Thomas
Madison
Miami
Indianapolis Star
Howard Couchman
North Vernon
John W. Brandon
East Secone Street
King's Daughters’ Hospital
Sarah Todd
Craymont
Haigh
Seymour
Tobacco sales and a death touch local community
The Farmers House reports a small sale of 5,155 pounds at an average of 2240 with high bids for trash and Red Cross tobacco reaching 41. Local women aided the Red Cross drive, and several names are listed as contributors. A longtime resident Miss Elizabeth Siegel dies at 147 after a yearlong illness, survived by three sisters and a niece.
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Roodkeynolds Co
Red Cross
Bullock
Sunday school offerings rise county wide amid war effort
The county Sunday schools report satisfactory financials with increased offerings as communities support wartime gospel work. Records show many townships submitting all schools’ gifts while some delays persist. total falls $11,000 behind last year, prompting appeals for Lancaster Township and remaining schools to contribute before June. Roy C. Lostettler of Carrollton named War Department clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Milton
Monroe
Republican
Smyrna
Madison
Lancaster Township
Graham Township
Nora’ Wilson
M. EL
Piscerh
Bethany
Tack Branch
Hanover Township
Chas Diblings
Hanover Presbyterian
Carmel
Zear
Milton Township
Maude Desch
Treassurer
Brooksburg
Mob
Brooksbore Aupust
Pleasant Ridge
Mianville
Home
Morris Chapel
Macedonia
Taikin Wet
Liberty
Hebron
Republian
Kate Jones
New Liberty
Sharon Hall
Kent Baptist
Kent M. E
Kent Christian
Saluda Township
Ora Hearn
Prospect
Mt. Zion
New Bethel
Paynesville Christian
Shelby Township
Agnes Bishop
Canaan M
Caledonia
Hicks
Pearl Judkins
Hopewell
Madison Township
Anna Sherlock
First Baptist
Lutheran
First Presbyterian
Second Presbyterian
Olive Branch
North Madison Baptist
North Madison M. E
North Madison Christian
Wirt
Ryker’s Ridge Baptist
S. S
Luke Salyers
Filipino Working Girl earns for school fund in Bokod
A Filipino girl with two years training earns about 25 cents daily weaving pillow covers runners or dress material while meals cost 5 cents. Half her proceeds go to a school fund supporting a phonograph, records, and instruments for a ten piece orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bokod
Christian Herald
England
Secret measures slow Shelbyville postoffice plan
Fragmentary report from Madison dated January 18 notes Secretary McAdoo delaying the new Shelbyville Post Office project. It mentions Mrs Mary Darthon and a local test of wartime routes, with scattered names and places such as Byars Ridge and Batters d dren boca Artillery, reflecting uncertain wartime activity and disrupted commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoohis
Shelbyville
Mary Darthon
Fey
Coalition moves to secure coal supply amid shortages
Local citizens form committees to obtain coal and stabilize supply as shortages pressure county officials and companies. Amid confusion and press coverage, efforts focus on arranging delivery from regional producers and addressing immediate fuel needs for households and industries.
County Fuel Order Faces Likely Challenge After Evacuation
A disrupted county fuel administration order prompts questions about the closure of several sites. Officials report travel and safety concerns, with several facilities evacuated yesterday and workers left without access to essential supplies.
Employment Agency Aids Poor and Hosts Meeting
The Haunsin Wellive club convened last evening drawing a large audience from the community. Members stressed charity and the need to help destitute neighbors, noting fuel shortages and high food costs. The Employment Agency reports several men secured work this week and urged immediate applications for more openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cube Conunesell Club
OR. Sulzer
Chatman
Coal Contract Pledges Weekly Invoices and Three Day Payment
The agreement dated January 21 1918 sets weekly invoicing for shipments of coal and requires payments within three days of receipt. It establishes 600 ton weights, references orders of December 27 1917, and names Cleveland Coal Company and committee members including Ro Colgate and Richard Johnson with approval by the county fuel administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rail Medison, Ltd
Dan
Brill
India
Indiana
Coluate
Robert A.vachor
Kosesh L. Schofield
Walter Capungier
Mod Toons
Richard ‘Godatieoa
WNT
Brazil
Providence
William W. Seburn
Jefferson County
Sant Fuel
Cleveland Coal Company
Jos
Colgate
Ro Coltrate
Rachard Johnson
Rob Yunker
Walter Caplinger
Mof .Penns
Jefferson County Shown Strong Support for War Fund
A typed letter to Mrs. Eo. Scott, chairwoman of Jefferson County YWCA War Fund, praises the county’s donation of 1050.00 and notes additional receipts totaling 603.00. Elizabeth A. Sweets, Executive for Indiana, commends the county’s generous cooperation and effort amid weather and campaign challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eo. Scott
Jefferson County Y. Wc.ass War Fund
West Second Street
Madison
Ind
Scott
Jefferson County
WLC
Bam Sore Redy
Elizabeth A. Sweets
Execuive
Indiana
Contracts Awarded by Board of Trustees in January 1918
The Board of Trustees met in regular session January 27 1918 at the Southeastern Hospital and awarded contracts to Grocenes Elmer FE Scott Co Sprapne Warner Co Franklyn MacVeagh Co Cured Meats Indianapolis Abat toir Co Dried Fruite J W Teasdale Co Cereals Elmer E Scott Co John Grant Co Spagne Warner Co Laundry Geo A Janton Sons National Amine Chemical Co American Laundry Machine Co U S Laundry Soap Supply Co Dry Goods N g Horuff Son Rhoads Co Drugs J Ed C F Harper Co ALG Luken Co Keefer Stewart Co Max Machine Sons Co Carpenters Supplies Vonnegut Hardware Co Lodge Hardware Co VanCamp Hardware Co Hargan Co Painters Supplies Sherwin Williams Co A Burdsal Co Indianapolis Paint Color Co Engineers Supplies Vannegut dw Co Central Supply Co Lodge Hdw Co VanCamp Hdw Co Indianapolis Belting Supply Co Indianapolis Electric Supply Co Varney Electrical Supply Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Hospital
Elmer FE. Scott & Co
Sprapne Warner & Co
Franklyn MacVeagh Co
Indianapolis Abattoir Co
J. W. Teasdale & Co
Elmer E. Scott & Co
John
U.S Laundry Soap & Supply Co
N. G Horuff & Son
Rhoads & Co
J. Ed. C.F. Harper & Co
ALG. Luken & Co
Keefer Stewart Co
Max Machine Sons Co
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Lodge Hardware Co
VanCamp Hardware Co
Hargan Co
Sherwin-Williams Co
A. Burdsal Co
Indianapolis Paint & Color Co
Vannegut Dw. Co
Central Supply Co
Lodge Hdw
VanCamp Hdw
Indianapolis Belting & Supply Co
Indianapolis Electric Supply Co
Varney Electrical Supply Co
James Tucker Dies After Prolonged Illness At 70
James Tucker 70 died this morning at 811 East Chestnut Street after a long illness. A ship carpenter born in Woodford County Kentucky in August 1847 he came to Madison as a young man. Survived by daughters Jennie Pool Ruth Tucker and son Edward Tucker the latter of Memphis. He belonged to the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Funeral arrangements to be made today.
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James Tucker
Catherine Allen
East
Chestnut Street
Madison
Mr. Tucker
Woodford County
Jennie Pool
Ruth Tucker
Utica Pike
Edward Tucker
Memphis
Tenn
Tucker
The
Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias
Jeffersonville
August Pence Throat-cutting Incident Reported
A dire incident in Indianapolis involves August Pence cutting his throat and dying or dying soon after. Local authorities respond as the case unfolds with unclear cause and next steps.
Indictment of Indi Per pan YT Storms House Bill
A garbled text fragment references Dixon, Jefferson County, and a bill described as Indiana Per pan YT Storms House bill. It mentions fees, federal supervision, quotas, and wartime service, with scattered names and places. The readable content is fragmentary and lacks coherent narrative or concrete outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nitfee
Fire War Sox
Notice 10 Alien Enemies and Wartime Registry Measures
The notice outlines a wartime registry targeting alien enemies and residents, detailing eligibility and penalties. It cites police chief Samuel Sauley and references potential detention during the current war, with instructions on registration and compliance for male residents of specified counties. The text includes warnings about actions against those resisting or failing to register, along with unrelated product advertisements and medical claims interwoven in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albalien
Jedh
Samuel Sauley
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Elizabeth Siegel
Fred Green
North East Street
Miss Siegel
Peter and
Anna Siegel
Prochial
St. Michiel’s
Edward Henry
William Henry
Anna Goebel
Financial Reports
Roy C. Lostettler
Carrollton
War Department
Stuart Doagdis
Byars Ridge
Mr. Geers
Boca Artillery
Mass
Haas
Cleveland
Curtis Myr
Willian Qoden
Tee
Garfield
Nuwora Fail Rie
Employment Agency
Holland
Poe Tower
Aed
Y.W.C. A. Fund
Becauee
Garheld
Kit
Indie Perec
Tisite Stump
Mapulaecuyi
Fld. Cucney & Co
Toledo
Buyny Ilail
Hall
Conatipaon
Leading Trust Company
Canton
W. Levis
Pres
Hod
Lyon
Seo
John Clements
Treas
I Modern Bank
First National Bank
Madeson
Lnsurance
J. W. Cornett
J. K. Weyer
See'y
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