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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
2
Madison daily notes the departure of residents for Indianapolis and Logansport visits, the marriage of Helen Jan the Demaree and Edward Allen Lucker, and the death of Wilmer D Woodtill. It also reports Charles William Claflin's death in Pensacola, a court ruling enjoining Des Moines button factories from price control, and other war era items including draft and aid plans for Russia.
W S S meetings across all precincts drew strong attendance and patriotism as Jefferson County targets a $409000 quota for a national campaign. County and city chairs Pender and Scott led committees in fundraising with many stamps purchased at banks and post offices.
Miss Louwille Kessler of Madison graduates from the New England Conservatory of Music Boston at Jordan Hall. She completes the pianoforte teachers course and studied under Richard Stevens. She performed in numerous concerts and recitals during her Boston study. The note adds a separate line about Austrian trade unions decreasing to 150,000.
Mrs. Armilda A. Vawter receives a 25 pound monthly pension. Mrs. Anna Hill Creazier returns from visiting Indianapolis Tipton Kokomo and Logansport. The Reed couple welcomes a stillborn son on the Graham road. Warry T Wells and Wilbur T Graham join artillery classes at Camp Taylor. Mee and Mrs. Jacob Kasper visit Madison. County commissioners meet to approve bills. Wilmer D Woodfill funeral at Graham road home with burial. Auto wreck near Brooksbury injures two young Carrollton men and two Brooksburg women. Frank W Toldings and Clarence Sutherkind discharged from military service for disability. Albert No Johann reported to have arrived in France with furlough to 10 days.
The funeral for George Luetig of Columbus was held at St. Marys Church with Rev. Charles Bilver presiding. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery alongside relatives and traveling mourners. Henry Lucht, 65, longtime Madison native, died after a long illness. He is survived by his mother Teckla Lucht and two brothers William of Indianapolis and Jacob of this city. funeral at St. Marys Church with burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery tomorrow morning.
Martin Bayne ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Lee Bayne on the dirt road near North Madison had his left leg broken above the knee on Saturday afternoon after being kicked by a grazing horse. The horse, usually gentle, may have kicked at flies. The fracture is severe but the boy is progressing as well as could be expected. Also a note that Alexis Romanoff, son of the former Russian Emperor, is alive despite dispatches of his death.
Mr Edward Lauer received a telegram announcing the death of his brother-in law George Lustig in Columbus Indiana. Lustig a former Madison resident lived on Walnut Street and ran a cigar stand and cabinet shop. Survived by two children William Lustig and Mrs Carrie Kirschner. Funeral from the train to St Josephs Cemetery with Rev Charles Bilger. Also notes Lancaster township meeting electing officers and committees and a committee to investigate flag mutilation at Calloway Station.
In circuit court today Judge Bear represented the Lexington bank in the case against Michael Storen trustee and the township board of finance with Noble C Hays of Scott County for the trustees. Delia Clairin was granted a divorce from Charles Quirin who is in military service. Sulzer and Bear appeared for the plaintiff and Harry Lemen for the defendant. A finding favored the defendant in the Ogle versus Rohrman commission case. Sulzer and Bear filed a petition to appoint a guardian for Sarah Kinnear Smyrna township Frank E Spann appointed guardian.
Jefferson county sent four recruits to the U S army today. John H S Gans departed for Richmond Indiana to begin motor mechanic training. William H Werning Clarence Taff and Everett C Wyne left for Valparaiso to receive special training at Valparaiso University in the mechanical branch. Werning formerly served as Jefferson county surveyor. The men were photographed by Louis Cohen at the station this morning with Dr Hatch and Dr Turner of the local board arranging transportation.
A July survey records Miss Mildred McKenna taking the morning train to Chicago to visit friends while Miss Florence Kimmel spends a week with relatives in Carrollton. Numerous residents travel for work or leisure, including Mr Paul Peddie to Indianapolis for a new position and Mr Thomas Baum visiting from Chattanooga. Several families host relatives from Cleveland Cincinnati and Marietta as they return from visits, and Mrs Richard Edwards announces a 100000 member drive for the Franchise League of Indiana. Stenographers joining local shops are noted as well as nursing staff visiting kin near Brooksburg and Indianapolis.
John Stewart Humphrey born September 23 1916 died June 28 1918 at age one year nine months five days after a brief bronchial illness. The family mourns, flowers cover the casket, funeral by Rev Dear, burial in Springdale cemetery. An Aunt offers a final blessing.
The article outlines new federal rules for sugar distribution in Indiana effective July through September 1917. It details certificate requirements for candy makers, canners, hotels, bakeries, retailers and households, plus limits on purchases, hoarding penalties, and the rationale citing war shipping needs and supply shortages.
George Phillips of 824 East Street benefits from Dean's Kidney Pills for backaches and kidney issues. The testimonial claims relief and urges readers to obtain the product at drugstores for 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. distributes the advertisement.
In the Circuit Court today Thomas Stephanus was granted a divorce from Goldie Stephanus. Attorneys for the plaintiff and defendant appeared as the case was noted for trial and disposition. Funeral services for Henry Lucht were held at St Marys Church with burial in St Josephs Cemetery and pallbearers named.
Mechanics Roy Black of Madison and Harley Clashman of Wirt were drafted for military service. They will depart by train tomorrow to report to the Chamber of Commerce in Indianapolis. The board notes a quota of 39 white men to entrain within five days starting July 22.
Queen Helena of Italy volunteers in field hospitals as a Red Cross nurse aiding Italian soldiers. She is a familiar figure among wounded troops, tending to their needs and offering comfort.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dean's Ointment for skin itchiness rashes and pimples. Priced at 60 cents and available at all drug stores.
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