Madison Ledger News Briefs 1921 Items
Madison Indiana reports include birth of Helen May to Herbert and wife, a marriage license issued to Frank M Jordan and Esther L Forrister, travelers Clarence Gorley and Clarence Housefield returning home after visits, Charles Smith among graduates of Indianapolis Technical High School, Louise Williams dies in Newport Kentucky with burial to Madison, funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Davis
Helen May
Nichols
Frank M. Jordan
Esther L. Forrister
Clarence Gorley
Franklin
Clarence Housefield
Vilrey
Indiana
Charles Smith
Marshall Smith
Technical High School
Indianapolis
Chris
Louise Williams
Ben Williams
Newport
Wilson
Madison
Miss Shipman Plans Feb Mothers Meeting on Child Welfare
Red Cross nurse Miss Shipman spent three days last week examining Hanover children and will address the February mothers meeting there. She then visits Monroe township with Mrs Charles Irwin Tuesday afternoon and plans a meeting at Belleview followed by child examinations. Postponed Saluda trip due to a mother’s illness. County follow up work reveals trachoma cases among younger children, treated by private physicians or the free clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Shipman
Red Cross
Hanover
Monroe Township
Charles Irwin
Belleview
Saluda
Doolage
Clint
Fine Pictures Presented by K of C to Madison Council
Mr Francis F McCarthy former Madisonian now residing in Akron Ohio presented to Madison Council Knights of Columbus two Metz France pictures from the LaFayette monument unveiling ceremony last August by the Knights of Columbus of America in France He was a delegate at the ceremonies and visited the Vatican The pictures are art works and will be hung in the K of C Hall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. McCarthy
Madisonian
Akron
Madison Council
Knights of Columbus
Metz
France
LaFayette Monument
K. of C. of America
McCarthy
Vatican
Wiloe
K. of C
State Library Official Talks Community Service to Madison Board
Mr. William J. Hamilton secretary of the State Public Library Commission addressed the Local Library Board in Madison about county service. He outlined practical ideas to help circulating books to rural districts and said he would return for further work on reclassifying and reorganizing the local library collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hamilton
State Public Library Commission
Madison
Trai
The
Library Association
West Main Street
Hamilton
Ubrary
Carnegie
Mrs. Harvey R Thacker Dies After Illness in City
Mrs. Harvey R Thacker died at 4 30 this morning at her East First Street home after months of illness from influenza. She was born in the city and resided here throughout life. Survived by husband, two children Hazel and John, mother Mrs Adeline Krue, three sisters Mrs Peter Smith Indianapolis Mrs Johanna Weber Miss Kate Krue, and brothers Martin and Louis Krue, both of the city. Her funeral arrangements are pending as friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey R. Thacker
East First Street
Martin Krue
St. Mary's School
St. Mary’s Church
Altar Society
Thacker
Hazel
John
Peter Smith
Indianapolis
Johanna Weber
Kate Krue
Martin
Louis Krue
MISS BLANCHE MATTHEWS CHAPTER MEETING NOTES
The Jain Paul Chapter DAL K. held a well attended meeting with new members welcomed. It voted a donation to the Indiana room at Memorial Continental Phad and supported the Pustiasse school in the Blue Kidire Moeantanis Phis pathistic institution near Valhalla South Carolina. The program opened with prayer and America as the audience heard a book review by Mrs. G W Rains and a paper by Mrs. W O Mechelland on state men Calhoun Webster and Clay. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jain Paul
Dal K
Ool Mics Prancne
Matthews
Indiana
Memorial Continental Phad
Asas
Fimamein Aif Oty
Pustiasse School
Blue Kidire Moeantanis Phis
America
G. W. Rains
Washington
W. 0. Mechelland
Calhoun
Webster
Clay
Republic
Librarians and visitors meet at Jennings County Library
The south ern Indiana district meeting gathers tomorrow afternoon in the North Vernon library auditorium. Readers include Miss Drusilla Cravens Prof. Donald DuShane Miss Evelyn Craig and Miss Anna Brockschlager with a noon luncheon hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Reception Committee members come from North Vernon Wednesday Research Club and Vernon Women’s Civic Club. Mrs Edward E Powell and her uncle Nerval Verry left yesterday for an extended visit to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Jennings County
North Vernon
Drusilla Cravens
Donald DuShane
Columbus
Evelyn Craig
Anna Brockschlager
Vevay
Chamber of Commerce
Women's Civic Club
Vernon
Edward E. Powell
Nerval Verry
New York City
Gambling Debates Stir National Officials Over Lottery Ethics
A Treasury official voices concern over the gambling situation and mulls a public appeal to check betting practices. The discussion references widespread debates, potential general warnings, and calls for ethical scrutiny across government agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Burkos Trial Details Prompt Political Threats
In a fragmentary report, J. S. Burkos faces questions over threats linked to a local political dispute. The piece hints at tense exchanges and possible radical steps tied to land or governance, with references to observers and unnamed officials.
Military officer noted for service and a traded commission
Fragmentary OCR reflects a military record referencing James C. Bar and a regiment commander. It notes a noncommissioned role, commendation during absence, a second lieutenant under whom he served, and a four year period with a commission later affected by a physical defect overlooked during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Bar Hey
Asergeant
Dwanes
NOANA Loses a Representative in Congress
Washington reports Indiana will lose one U S House seat if the Senate concurs with the Apportionment Bill passed by the House today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Congress
Senate
House
Railroad wage cut talk denied by Pennsy offices
Officials at the Pennsylvania Railroad denied reports that wage reductions were being considered. The Fiji Islands have almost no native animals. Eels are not found in streams of the Pacific slope. Health is wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Fiji Islands
Births and local notices from Madison and surrounding area
Births include a daughter to Clarence Yancey in China and a daughter to W Clifford Snyder at King’s Daughters Hospital named Mary Virginia. Mrs Edward Selig recovers well after surgery performed by Dr E C Cook. Doc Lightfoot awarded a pension of 12 dollars monthly. Marriage license issued to Jenna Shepnerd and Cordie Craig by Clerk Nichols. Tobacco at People’s warehouse sold 62 470 pounds at 10.53 average. week totals 161 565 pounds at 11.99 average. Gravel work begun at Church and First Streets from J G W Adams estate. Miss Mariam Francis Dienst named night supervisor nurse at King’s Daughters Hospital. Indianapolis nursing graduate with ties to Atlanta Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Yancey
China
W. Clifford Snyder
King’s Daughters Hospital
Mary Virginia
Edward Selig
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
E. C. Cook
William A. Hyatt
Doc Lightfoot
Emerson Lemen
Clerk Nichols
Jenna K. Shepnerd
Cordie M. Craig
Trimbie County
Shhulz
First Baptist Church
Peoples
Otal Sa
Church
First Streets
Oscar Hammel
Miss Dienst
Atlanta
Ind
Todd Peter
Ben Hyatt
Brooksburg Young Men Enlist for Military Service
Brooksburg youths Bryan Fritzler Charles Hamilton Herman O Neil and Lawrence Higgins enlist today under Sergt Harrie C Sylvester and depart for Indianapolis to complete enlistment. Fritzler recalls serving in France with Bat B 9th F A 324 Division and the Marne Juvigny Muse Argonne battles. Hamilton 22 enlists for three years in aviation or motorized field artillery. O Neil 18 enlists for three years in aviation or motorized units. Higgins 19 enlists for three years in aviation or motorized artillery.
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Sergt
Harrie C. Sylvester
Indianapolis
Bryan W. Fritzler
Brooksburg
France
Marne
Juvigny
Muse Argonne
Charles Hamilton
Brooksburg, RR
Herman O'Neil
Brooksburg RR
A. Lawrence Higgins
Brooksburg AR 1
Court Action Seeks To Null Saluda Marriage Underage
Fay Amick Bressler of Saluda files in circuit court to set aside marriage to Charles W. Bressler alleging the ceremony occurred when she was fifteen and they separated before her sixteenth birthday thus claiming she was never legally married. Emerson Lemen and Joseph M. Cooper represent the plaintiff. An unrelated suit Olle V. Turner v Clinton Holt is filed with a return date of February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Amick Bressler
Saluda To
Charles W. Bressler
Emerson Lemen
Joseph M. Cooper
Olle
Fire destroys home of Mr and Mrs Martin Brown near Manville
A house owned by Mr and Mrs Martin Brown near Manville was completely destroyed by an early morning fire of unknown origin. Most contents were lost, including stored fruits vegetables and meats from the cellar. Neighbors and family saved the barns and other buildings. Loss amount not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Brown
Manville
Borough Redeems 2 Dollar Note After 83 Years
An aged note dated May 24, 1837 from Carliste borough and Henry Chapman of Philadelphia was redeemed by the borough clerk. The document notes the note’s long possession and final payoff amid reminiscences of ancient heraldry and local lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carliste
Eiphir-Thires
Henry Chapman
Philadelphia
Senator Cravens Rules On Senate Review Of Amendments
Senator Cravens a Democrat in the Senate today ruled that the proposed sixteen constitutional amendments backed by Republicans must be considered one at a time. His ruling was sustained by Lieutenant Governor Brinch. Analysts say some amendments may fail despite the Republican majority. Samuel M. Balton, former Indiana governor, attacked several amendments in a recent statement. Indianapolis News
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Cravens
Senate
Gov
Brinch
Samuel M. Balton
Indiana
Indianapolis News
Mrs John Richards Dies After Short Illness in City
Brief obituary notes the death of Mrs John Richards at her north Mulberry street home from pneumonia. Born in Madison 59 years ago to the Cisco family, she married Mr Richards 24 years ago and is survived by her husband, one sister, and two brothers. No children. Her life was marked by kindness and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richards
North Mulberry Street
Richards
Madison
Calvin Cisco
Mrs Ida Alexander dies after long illness in city
Mrs Ida D Alexander widow of Jesse Alexander died at her home on South West Street at 4 10 pm after more than a year of illness A Trimble Kentucky born 43 years old she resided here several years and had many friends She was a lifelong Corn Creek Baptist Church member Survived by daughter Ethel Law of Hammond two sons Dora and Raymond Alexander mother Mrs Belle Carroll five sisters and one brother all listed with their hometowns and names
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Ida D. Alexander
Jesse Alexander
South West St
Corn Creek Baptist Church
Trimble County
Ethel Law
Hammond
Dora
Raymond Alexander
Belle Carroll
Lottie Staab
Indianapolis
D. E. Granger
Harry Bower
Middletown
Ohio
Jack Gillispie
Kokomo
Ralph Briggs
Chicago
Joseph DeRossette
City
Amos Waters Dies at 80 in Bloomington Home
Amos Waters aged 80 died of heart disease Tuesday night at the home of his daughter Mrs. F H Austin in Bloomington where he had lived since last September. He formerly ran a grocery in North Madison and is survived by two daughters Mrs. Austin of Bloomington and Mrs. Zoe Bingham of Pineville Kentucky and by a son Mr Wilver Waters of South Bend.
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Amos Waters
F. H. Austin
Bloomington
Waters
North Madison
Austin
Zoe Bingham
Pineville
Wilver Waters
South Bend
Real Estate Transfers in Monroe Township
John L. Hammond and wife transfer 30 acres in Monroe township to William S. Heaton and Ernest Heaton for $1,100 in a real estate transfer notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Hammond
William S. Heaton
Ernest Heaton
Monroe Township
Inside Out Home Trick and Potato Serving Styles
To keep flies out, invert the house to create a barrier. Potatoes can be served hot cold or medium as three distinct ways.
Indiana University Urges Stronger Public Support for Higher Learning
President William Lowe Bryan of Indiana University reports a financial crisis from rising enrollment and stagnant state funding. He notes faculty losses to higher wages elsewhere and the need for greater state aid to fund operations, new buildings, and staff to sustain educational progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Bloomington
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana
Purdue
State Normal
Bryan
Eloosier
Farmer joins in campaign for Indiana higher education funds
Orme a Marion county farmer urged Indiana citizens to back state universities and normal schools. He said former students would return to their communities to improve schools and churches. Budgets seek 3 million dollars for next year plus dormitory expansions to handle enrollment growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Purdue University
Orme
Marion County
Indiana
Paper Advertising Reaches Consumers With Power
The piece argues The People of Pur ch as a buying force and urges not to neglect its advertising columns. It notes gas and prices and frames a man’s job as keeping spirits up while cutting prices.
Normal schools in Indiana seek 800000 for next year
President W. W. Parsons of Indiana State Normal Schools at Terre Haute and Muncie warns that without about 800000 in new revenue next year the two campuses cannot recruit enough faculty or expand facilities. He cites cramped classrooms with 100 student classes and says expansion of libraries dormitories gymnasiums and science and extension departments is essential to handle growing enrollment already near 3500 at Terre Haute and 3485 at Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal
Terre Haute
Muncie
W. W. Parsons
State Normal
Parsons
Muncie School
Prineteples
Auditorum
Terre Hiaute
Armenian President seeks American aid to avert famine
Armenian Republic President Kunian cables U S Near East Relief secretary urging urgent help to avert starvation before next harvest. He cites drought, poor seed, and Turkish aggression as factors lowering Armenia’s crops and forcing refugees toward the interior. He requests 100000 tons of flour and asks America to use influence to secure shipments to Armenia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erivan
Armenia
TH Ohtand Kunian
Armenian Republic
Charlies
Vuokrey
Gene Eri
Mtudixen Ave
New York City
Pec
Cie Areria
Obandjanian
Abtietiia
Sarthamish
Khars
Artvenia
Bollsheviks
Azerbaijan
Rissia
Arivenia
America
Near East
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for incurable catarrh. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as 35 years trusted, acting through the blood to heal mucous surfaces. Claims quick health improvements and urges customers to start now and request testimonials. Free test samples are promised from F.J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
All
Wreckless driver blamed for car left in garage
The Herald reports the incident where a reckless auto driver left a vehicle in a garage, drawing local attention to risky parking and safety concerns in the neighborhood.
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Herald
BT Nemerald Company
Office
Main Street
Madison Ind
Fine Pictures
K of C
W. J. Hamilton
State Library Commission
Blanche Matthews
John Paul
Librarians
United States
Teefe
Pwd
J. S. Daims Burkos
Pest
Armay
Grand Canyon
Colrado
Ellindale
Pennsylvania
Sylvester
Court News
A Toule
William L. Bryan
University
Farmer
Dr. H. Chandjaniin
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