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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1916

Page

7

Local notes and journeys from Madison area

Miss Hannah Mowreader and several townsfolk boarded the morning trains to destinations including Middlefork Tipton county and Indianapolis. Others left for New York City and Wirt while plans for engagements and weddings are noted. A death in Indianapolis precedes burial in North Madison as local clubs report initiations and civic activities. Federal road funds for Indiana total 2 114 000 over five years if matched locally.

Hannah Mowreader Middlefork John Joyce Tipton County Indiana Federal Fund For Good Roads House of Representatives

Pinder and Berset Wedding in Madison Home

A quiet and joyful Madison wedding united Richard Leslie Pinder and Margaret CC Berset at her parents’ Walnut street home. The ceremony at 6 30 p m featured a white satin gown and formal reception, with the couple leaving for a bridal tour before settling on West Main Street. The bride, longtime employee of Madison Light and Power Co, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bersch. the groom is an engineer at Cragmont pumping station.

Madison Richard Leslie Pinder Margaret CC. Berset William Bersch North Walnut Street O'eloel Bersch Groan Cragmont

Calloway and Coleman Wed in Milton Township

Mayelte Callaway of this city and Sadie Colenorm of Brooksburg married yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs James Fagg with Rev Moody officiating of the Christian church. The groom works as a clerk at Vail stores and the bride is a well known Milton resident. The Herald extends best wishes.

Mayelte Callaway Sadie Colenorm Hrooksburg Winard

Rev Nicholas Smith Dies After Long Illness at 70

Reverend Nicholas Smith a Baptist minister and longtime county resident died at 5 this morning at his home on the Michigan road after a lengthy rheumatism illness. Survived by his widow and several grown children funeral set for Saturday at Hopewell Baptist Church Ripley County with services at 10 am and burial in the church cemetery.

Nicholas Smith Michigan Road Hopewell Baptist Church Ripley County

Progressive euchre party at St Mary's draws large crowd

A lively euchre gathering hosted by the Young Ladies' Sodality at St Marys Church inside St Marys School Hall drew a large crowd last night. Nineteen tables accommodated players and prizes were awarded for both ladies and gentlemen categories.

St. Mary’s School Hell St. Mary’s School Hall Ladies’ Sodality St. Mary’s Church Jers Andrew Jacobs Josephine Schneider Mae Goebel Joseph Stenthardt, Jr

Water and Gas Pipe Service Discussed by City Council

At a special meeting the council with Mayor Crozier discussed water and gas service pipes but made no decision. Plumber John Pohlman quoted prices for dead pipe and galvanized steel pipe and Superintendent Cunningham described gas main work and future disconnections as the city investigates the issue.

Feuerstein Crozier John Pohlman Ford National Tube Co Io Ineh Tneh Cunningham Potter Chicigs Main Street Mgr. Niesse

Funeral services held for Jacob Ashby at home and cemetery

Funeral services for Jacob Ashby were conducted at his daughter Mrs Joseph Phibbs home in south Walnut with Rev Pillow officiating. The remains were moved to Moffett cemetery near Milton for burial after services by Rev Pillow. Six sons served as pallbearers including Raymond Ashby Clarence Ashby Winifred Ashby John Phibbs Hurley Ashby and Harry Radley. Vinton Matthews departed by train for Lafayette. The article notes the United States produced 1731 tons of asbestos last year.

Jacob Ashby Joseph Phibbs South Walnutt Pillow Milton Moffett’s Cemetery Reve Pillow Messrs Raymond Ashby Clarence Ashby Winifred Ashby John Phibbs Hurley Ashby Harry Radley

Indiana Moose Dye Censured Over Hughes Endorsement

The Indiana Progressive State Central Committee censured National Committeeman William Holton Dye for voting to endorse Charles E. Hughes for President in Chicago. A bid to unseat Dye failed as a stormy session left tensions high and a July 20 state convention scheduled.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Progressive State Central Committee William Holton Dye Dye Charles E. Hughes Chicago

Court News Adjourns Amid Judge Absence

Sylvia Wilt files partition suit against John Wilt. Attorney T Y B McGregor represents Mrs Wilt as court adjourns from yesterday afternoon to tomorrow morning due to Judge Griffith being culled from the city.

Casement Found Guilty of High Treason in Irish Rebellion Plot

Sir Roger Casement was convicted of high treason after a four day trial in London. The jury needed only fifty minutes. Bailey, arrested with Casement, was found not guilty and provided much information to the government.

London Roger Casement Casement Ireland England Daniel Julian Bailey

Distraction Race Highlights School Sports Contest

In Philadelphia Miss Frances Snyder of the Willan Penn high school led a roomful chaos test with whistles and dishpans as girls sang Yankees Doodle and clapped. Miss Pranees tracked her time at one minute twenty eight seconds to win a distraction race in a math sports meet. The relay effort by Stevens school teams and Rose Dimkman led a winning contingent amid a crowded seven event program.

Philadelphia Frances Snyderman Willan Penn Hich School Jas Entvies Suns Rose Dimkman Stevens School

Wifes System Wrecked by Clothes Talk and Irony

A humorous fragment notes a husband’s obsession with a strict clothing order and no new shirts, while his wife vows to prove his system flawed. The piece jabs at economy zeal and domestic roles with quips from the Philadelphia Ledger and an aside about a feminist at her club.

Clevelard Cleveland Dto

Tit For Tat in Poultry Trade Sparks Mock Battle

A playful exchange argues that giving grain to poultry yields returns, noting the birds are profitable as a tongue in cheek claim about a peck for a grain. The spoof centers on a figurative barter between humans and hens.

Woman Sees Modern Inventions at Seventy in Columbus

Mrs. Emily Beoner, seventy, a former slave visiting Columbus, views an electric car, elevator, moving picture show and a two story building for the first time. She learns for the first time that a war is underway in Europe. Her home is near North Middleton Kentucky, about thirty miles from a railroad and near as far from a highway. She recalls seeing tourists in an automobile years ago wandering in the wilderness.

Columbus Emily Beoner Europe Booker North Middleton

An Opportunity Lost In Feudal Strife And Disguise

Herman Hafstrom disguises himself as a servant to outwit Baron Hafstrom and reclaim Hallenstein castle. Gretchen, daughter of August Boner, aids the ruse, fostering a secret romance that leads to Herman’s ascent as lord, ending Baron Hafstrom’s bid for the estate.

Rhine Hallenstein Slafstron Tid Bac Dja Algo Itn Hatstrom Waylas Hatlenstein Beld Iin Flerunu Laodwilg Ritter Dylus Herman Ludwig Hadlersteim Castle August Boner Gretchen Bater Nerman Rumen Biron Hafstrom Thiart Tretian Thuenstein Petunia Tudwie Periagan Tin Baron Phalstrotm Tis Mac Bin Herlan Hermanman Vernian Baron Sfafstrom Hallenstein Castle

Socialist Leader Liednecht Sentenced in Berlin Demonstration

In Berlin a demonstration for Dr Karl Liebknecht occurred despite police precautions. Liebknecht was sentenced to thirty months in prison for attempted high treason. the secret trial reportedly included charges tied to a manifesto condemning German capitalists as war profiteers.

Berlin Karl Liebnecht

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