Madison Herald reports social visits and a public sale
The July 3 1919 Madison Indiana issue notes Nellie Burns visiting family in Kent Eugenie Sullivan leaves for dressmaking studies in Newport Ky Otto Allen visits Marion Frank Waters guests depart Swissville Pa Sisters M Dorothy and M Eberhardt leave Ferdinand for summer Mother home Commissioners Curtis Marshall and S J Bear auction Capt Hamilton residence for 1845 Selby Turner purchaser Paul Speder injured in fall at Park Avenue no fractures and hopes for recovery Dr Kremer aided him at home
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Nellie Burns
Muncie
Noble Hudson
Kent
Eugenie Sullivan
North Madison
Newport
Notre Dame Academy
Otto Allen
Jacob Riedel
Ryker's Ridge
Marion
Frank Waters
M. A. Kasper
Swissville
M. Dorothy
M. Eberhardt
St. Michael's Parochial School
Ferdinand
Curtis Marshall
S. J. Bear
Capt. Hamilton
Second Street
Central Avenue
Selby Turner
Paul Speder
Park Avenue
Kremer
Mr. Sueder
Apron Factory Expected to Open Next Monday
Major Apron Company manager H. G. Brandan and family arrived from Chicago to establish residence in Madison. He said the apron factory should be operating by next Monday, with tobacco removed and machinery setup to begin. The plant will be in the Worrow Co. cooper shop at Elin street foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Brandan
Jefferson County Threshing Price Set At Endorsement
Jefferson County threshermen and farmers meet at the county court house to establish a unified threshing price for the current season. The group from all townships agreed at Seer per bushel for threshing wheat, noting last year’s 7c rate and considering higher repair costs. The meeting, called by Thomas Matthews, aims to secure fair pay amid rising costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Court House
Thomas Matthews
Jefferson County Farmers’ Association
Rising food costs since 1893 noted in local prices
A 26 year old Madison grocer highlights soaring costs from 1893 to 1919. He compares staple prices such as flour 35c to 1.65, potatoes 35c to 2.00, beans 25c to 1.20, eggs 35c to 1.35, and bacon 25c to 1.10 per two pounds, totaling 1.55 then and 7.32 now, while war garden activity continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oa Vertan Grocer
Madigan
Gas Company Hearing in Madison Concludes at City Hall
Judge Fred Johnson and commission officials with Madison Light & Fuel Company observers wrapped up a hearing on a gas price increase at Madison City Hall. Evidence will be reviewed by the Public Service Commission, with a decision to be announced later. Potter Grover Gardner of Madison Light & Fuel accompanied the group, returning to Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Johnson
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Benjamin Perk
E. H. Morris
Martha Kaplin
Commission
Madison Light & Fuel Company
Madison
Indianapolis
City Hall
Public Service Commission
F E. A. Potter
Frank R. Grover
J. Gardner
Chicago
Burns of Ayrshire A Proclaimed Genius Despite Poverty
A Los Angeles Times excerpt reflects on Robert Burns, born in Ayrshire Scotland, living in poverty yet becoming one of history’s greatest poets. It honors his enduring fame, noting his humble origins, moral flaws, and universal impact on humanity and literature.
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Tern
Ayrshire
Scothind
Robet Bures
Hit
Cart
Trobert Burns
Heaven
Earth
Horatio
Lo Angeles Times
Bluejackets Refuse Reward for Aid After New York Central Wreck
Navy sailors helped crash victims at Batavia New York on the New York Central line. They packed clothes and comforted passengers while railroad staff settled damages. A single check was donated to relief, but the sailors declined payment, passing the funds to the Red Cross.
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Batavia
Boome
Stoo
Trojans
Sailure
Madison City News Brims With Weddings and Travel
Madison reports a birth, several marriages, and visits. Mrs. Klein greets a daughter. Helen Cooney tours Indianapolis. Sallie Flayes hosts in Carrollton. William Lucht visits relatives. a Rossmoyne birth. Dr. Denny back from Chicago. Po Vail returns from Bluefield. marriage licenses for Sherley Taylor and Susie Fox. name change granted to Robert Shas. Avra B B Klein wed August Werner. multiple congratulatory notes across the community. Local roads close as Eaton Oil Works works on Main to Vernon and east of Walnut. Forecaster jokes about wind direction.
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Gregory Klein
Helen Cooney
Indianapolis
Howard Davis
Sallie Flayes
Carrollton
Tobe Eaglin
East First Street
William Lucht
Teckla Lucht
Walter Service
Rossmoyne
Ohio
Service
Elsie Gerdes
George E. Denny
Chicago
Frank Po Vail
Bluefield
Frank Booth
Booth
Robert Watson
Robert Shas
Griffith
Bo So Roberts
Avra BB. Klein
Madison
Indianapolson Dune 21St
Spoom
August Werner
Mes
Labrnusip
Actod
Mori
Bareard Mason
Mirdward Bennett
Lillo Bennett
Tndianapols
Wim. Jennett
Minneapolis
Eaton Oil Works
Covington
Vernon Streets
Main Street
Walnut Street
Sering Street
Remains Of Mrs William Stewart Arrive In Madison
The remains of Mrs William Stewart, who died at her home in Kokioa Wednesday night, arrived in Madison on last night’s train accompanied by her husband and two small children. The body was taken to Schneider’s chapel for funeral services and burial in Springdale cemetery. Rev W W Logan of the First Presbyterian Church conducted services at the grave. Many friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
Kokoia
Madison
Schneider's
Springdale Cemetery
W. W. Logan
First Presbyterian Church
Hash and Honor Reframe a Fatherly Rivalry
A riddle-like reflection notes how a man’s sister provokes anger when another man is treated with respect. It asks what has become of the fellow who once boasted superiority and disdain for hash.
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Hash
Breidenbach and McLaughlin Married Quietly in Madison
Miss Katherine M. Breidenbach wed Albert P. McLaughlin at St Marys parish house with Rev Charles Bilger officiating. Attendants were Miss Louie Breidenbach and George McBride. The couple will reside in Madison.
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Katherine M. Breidenbach
Albert P. McLaughlin
Charles Bilger
St. Mary's Parish House
Louie Breidenbach
Cincinnati
George McBride
William Briedenbach
Fifth Street
Madison
Daisy & Roth's
William H. McLaughlin
Canaan Road
Daily & Roth
McLaughlin
The
Herald
Important Witness in Wilkins Murder Trial
Miss Mary Murphy testified for the state in the Walter Keene Wilkins murder trial at Mineola Long Island. She had resided briefly in the furnished room house run by the physician's wife in New York City.
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Mary Murphy
Walter Keene Wilkins
Mineola
Long Island
Iusowidle
Miss Murphy
Physicians
New York City
Alarm on kidney trouble prompts Doan’s remedy
Doan's Kidney Pills offered to ease kidney inflammation with promises of relief. Madison resident Eliza J. Iddings cites quick improvement after use, noting dullness and other signs of kidney trouble. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. Also brief local society notes of travel and visiting relatives in Louisville and Madison.
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Doan
Madison
Eliza J. Iddings
West Second Street
Local Notices and Travel Plans Fill Madison Scene
Madison column reports births and arrivals including William Cook born to Merit and Mrs Taylor. Alex K Golden of Chicago visits. Culla Brooks heads to Macatawa Michigan. Mrs Drake and Mary Jean visit Cincinnati. Lefly returns to Chicago. Virginia Lasby travels from Kentucky to Indianapolis then home. Boo Lawson return from visit to Cordrey family. Howard Coleman undergoes appendicitis surgery. condition satisfactory. Venus and Saturn near alignment seen western skies. John Candee Dean reports. Opeswall and family plan motor trip to Palmyra with stops in Columbus and Pittsburgh. return via Salt Lake and Washington. Baton representative Batten returns to Covington. County road work near Madison noted with traffic impacts.
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David Lefly
Louis Sulzer
Sulzer
Chicago
Virginia Lasby
Owenton
Indianapolis
Robert Boo Lawson
Johin S. Cordrey
Cordrey
Howard Coleman
John Candee Dean
Indianapoli Star
PL ER Opes Wall
Palmyra
Noh
Mes Capes, Siter
Columbus
Pittstirgho
Saltinore
Washington
Misope
Roumanian Crown Prince Wounded After Divorce Pressure
Crown Prince Charles of Roumania is wounded but not seriously injured in Paris amid reports he attempted suicide after being forced by parents to divorce his wife, daughter of a retired army major. Berlin newspapers urge acceptance of Allied treaties while hinting at future escape paths.
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Charles of
Roumana
Paris
Berlin
Peole
Dream Song Bride Wins Composer's Favor At Home
Elizabeth, a gifted pianist, dreams of returning to her grandmother's old home. A famed tenor Lawrence Barry discovers her last composition, buys it, and promises to buy more, making her dream and romance with the musician come true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellanbeoth
Nowlizabeth
Elizabeth
Atde
Deane
Lawrence Barry
Alida Descoutt Fades In Death and Love Awakens
In a remote autumn tale a young woman Alida Descoutt falls into a trance after news of pilot Adrian Farrar’s death. She wanders to a fountain and dies in Farrar’s arms as the crowd cheers below. At dawn she awakens to love and a new life.
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Alida
Adrian Farrar
Othe Brete Voung
Allda
Afida
Ena Emmy
Tit
Bone Ward
Sete Forrar
Gene Adda
Alidi
Adrian
Alidia
Wayward
Ashire
Mr. Farrar
Alida Deiscott
Alicia
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Rona Ramsey
Mes. Hance
Breidenbach
M’laughlin
Wilkins
Howard W. Powell
Louisville
Michael Becker
Lena Pfeiffer
North
Willian Cook
Merit Taylor
Mulberry St
Alex K. Golden
Culla Brooks
Macatawa, Mich
No T. Drake, Jr
Mary Jean
Ste Greorae
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