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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
5
Madison dispatch lists residents traveling to Indianapolis and Cleveland, attendance at Bible Students events, estate matters, visits to relatives in Kentucky and Ohio, and social milestones including anniversaries and birthdays. Names include I W Bellamy James Shaughnessy Stuart Adams Crozier Dennett Meuser and many others.
Two members of Indiana's State Board of Pardons recommended parole for Rev. William E. Hinshaw, who has served 16 years of a life sentence for his wife Thireza Hinshaw's murder in Bellville Hendricks County. A third member voted for clemency. The case hinged on circumstantial evidence from a noted trial, accusing Hinshaw, a country preacher, of secret relations and a motive linked to his wife seeking divorce.
Mrs Dora Belle Madea dies at the family residence on First Street after a long illness. She is survived by her husband James M Madea and a daughter. Funeral services will be at the house Monday at two o'clock with burial in Springdale cemetery.
Peter Stephanus of 730 N Jefferson St Madison testifies after suffering backache rheumatic pains and kidney irregularity. He reports dramatic improvement after using Doan's Kidney Pills and says he remains in good health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents Remember the name Doan's.
Indianapolis passengers include Mies Delah Brooks Mrs Frazier Hitz and M R Taulman while Miss Kate Briben travels to Monterey Why for relatives. Reports of heat 103 degrees and varied local visits, remonstrance drive on Main street, and community updates on residents and events in Madison.
The Christian Church parsonage witnessed the marriage of Miss Anna Davies daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Davis of the county and Mr Arthur Lampoon of Woodbury Ky. Rev Fop Smith officiated as Miss Lillian Kroesmer attended the bride and Howard Davis the groom as witnesses. The newlyweds departed for Woodbury to begin life together.
Martin Dalhover a veteran of the cave war died yesterday evening at his home on West Fifth Street after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 oclock Thursday morning at the house, with burial at North Madison Cemetery. A firing squad from Company P will render military honors. He served in the Civil War with the Fifth Pennsylvania cavalry. Survived by a wife, a daughter Mrs Neal Payder, and two sons Andrew and Adam.
State ves Wooian Powel and others face dismissals in several assault and battery cases after motions by Prosecutor Marshall. Dismissals cover Waoscott Divey Thubon Ate Woeoadtll Ada Willenos and Bettiume Keece replevin. In custody matter Lela R Hutsell v Henry Hutsell, 17 month old Alpha placed with the husband.
Pam Goodin was arrested at his home in the city's lower end by Policeman Hollis and Special Officer McDaniel after a tip about his arrival. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Squire Stuart and is held on a $1,000 bond for trial in circuit court. He was deemed mentally unbalanced from heavy drinking and returned to jail when unable to post bond. Also noted is a Lexington fire that destroyed the Tattersalls barn with a $10,000 loss and a school balloon message guiding the finder to notify St Mary’s School. a note from Nelson Point, California, mentions finding the balloon, suggesting a nearby unnamed location.
A Madison man known as a prominent pop culture figure died after ingesting a ye unknown substance. The deceased, a longtime city treasurer and businessman, was described as a gentleman with deep family ties and broad civic involvement. Funeral services were held at his residence with a large turnout and a procession to Springdale cemetery.
A jury returned verdict after lengthy testimony in the trial held at the court house. Attorneys for both sides presented arguments and witnesses described the alleged incidents and the ensuing legal actions.
A collision Saturday evening near Peel Nood Pier in Monterey on the Ken tuckhye river caused the barge to sink while the Star, a gasoline vessel, avoided sinking. Engineer Luther Stephenson acted quickly to sever bindings and guide the crew, preventing major loss as the Star narrowly escaped damage. Two marriages are recorded in the county: Jess Perkingon to Bessie Clara Black and Arnold Hamilton to Hathe Neal.
A claim cites 93 million sheep in Australia while an advertisement promotes Mrs. Austin's Bag Buckwheat available at grocers. The text also notes four thousand employees at the government printing office.
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