Madison Herald July 8 1920 local notes and obituaries
July 3 1920 items include Mr P J Frenz returning to Brazil after funeral of aunt Mrs Anna Wagner in China Indianapolis visitors Mr and Mrs Edward Troy visit relatives Mrs Michael Hubrich of Louisville visits Craggmont street Mr and Mrs John W Stanley celebrate their sixty wedding anniversary Great Lakes Naval Training appointment of Samuel J Colgate to six weeks training at Chicago Mayors office to appoint candidates for service WIlliam McLennan and Joseph My oversee estate matters Transylvania gray Hanover deed dispute and a divorce for Edward Spry The paper notes local wills divorces and social ties across Madison Indiana and surrounding areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Frenz
Brazil
Anna Wagner
China
Edward Troy
Indianapolis
Michael Hubrich
Louisville
PJ. Frenz
Ind
Henry Schanauer
Craggmont Street
John W. Stanley
Seth
East Main Street
Samuel J. Colgate
Joseph R. Colgate
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Chicago
White
Lana Wagner
Madison
West
Emerson Lemen
Magne Lehrauer Diewal
Testallers
Barbara Hudllis
Nicholas Wagner
Peter Wagner
Followig
Mary Wagner
Charlie Wagner
Sophia Wagner
Cece
Avice Spry
Plb
Grinith
Abe
I. Vevay
Farewell party for Mrs Forse and daughter before California move
A farewell party at Walnut Street honored Mrs Tilhe Forse her daughter Mrs Albert Sailor and little son George Albert as they prepare to move to California on July 12. The gathering featured music games and euchre with cake and sherbet served at a late hour. Attendees included Mesdames Forse Sailor Kru Winkle Dietz Quinn Shuler Buck Hinds Anchick Sheets and Miss Phoena Roeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilhe Forse
Walnut Street
Forse
Albert Sandor
Greorge Albert
California
Sailor
Tillie Forse
Albert Sailer
Casper Kru
Joseph Winkle
V. Dietz
Anna Quinn
Andy Shuler
Carrie Buck
Dennis Hinds
Anna Anchick
Mary Sheets
Miss Phoena Roeder
Columbus Mother Dies of Grief for World War Son
Mrs. Susan Tabor, 59, widow, of Columbus Indiana, died at her home on July 3 believed to be caused by grief over her son Lewis Tabor who was killed in action in France during World War I. The news of his death shocked her and her health declined until her death. Real velvet is made entirely of silk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Susan Tabor
Lewis Tabor
France
Gala Day at Madison Country Club Highlights Social Fun
A gala day at Madison Country Club featured golf and tennis in the afternoon, with private parties, cards, and conversations on the grounds and porches. A six o'clock picnic supper delighted guests, followed by dancing under a moonlit night. The event was praised as the club’s finest social occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Country Club
Partes Berg
Donat Wheatley Rites Describe City-Named Couple Union
Ruth Donat of this city and Mero Wheatley of Indianapae lis married at 10 o'clock this morning in the bride's parents' home on East Third Street. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. WOW. Loge at the burst Presbyterian Church with only intimate relatives present. The bride is described as an accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dest. Phe uproomis a cent Miro and Mrs. Waiter Ph Wheatley, Portvite, Jad, and the groom is connected with the Portville Democratic Club. The couple plan to establish their home in Portvite. Funeral notices describe multiple local services for George C. Barber, Charles Anger, and Charles Henry with interments at Springdine cemetery, St. Michaels Church, and St Josephs cemetery respectively. Pall bearers listed include Alex White, Ellison McGuire, Clifford Snyder, and others. Notable distant relatives attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Doroat
Mero
Wheatley
Indianapaelis
William al Donat
East Third Street
Wow. Loge
Presbyytersia Charen
Brole
Sheas
Mroo
Phe
Ph Wleatley
Padiina Democratic Clab
Wheootley
Dnellatapee Tis
Pam Phe Herdi
Ned Proce
Jess
Greorge C. Barter
Wooal Barber
West Second
J. W. Turner
Trinity Charch
Franklin 2
Springdine Cemetery
Alex White
Ellison McGuire
Clifford Snyder
Charles Chay
Thomas Turner
Bayard Hophes
Harry Barber
Pittsburgh
Carl B. Friedersdorff
Terre Haute
Smith Gray
Mary Louise
Indianapolis
Iadlon Short
Louisville
Charles Niesse
Charles A. Anger
Mr. Guthneck
St. Michaels Church
Father Guthneck
Mr. Anger
North Madison
James White
George Geile
Martin Cassidy
Robert Cooney
Charles Hillabold
John Zimmerer
Charles Henry
St. Mary's
Charles Bilger
Henry
St. Josephs Cemetery
Moesars
Henry Schneier
Casper Krum
Edward Lauer
Charles Phorurf
Woote Miller
Wanasmith
Ss. M. Nuttall
J. Bo Holwager
Grand Opera House
Little Grand Theater
St. Louis
Sarah Brock
John Dalhover
Cincinnati
Andrew Dalhover
Howard Kremer
Etna Jean
Will A. Teeter
Myrtle Courtney
West Main Street
John Plunkett and Son
Detroit
Mich
Clarence Craig
Muncie
J. C. Tisle
John Blackburn
William Morgan
West Third Street
Anne Henry
Chicago
Irene Douglas
Eva McGuire
Cragmont Street
Horse killed by engine near Pendleton crossing
Mrs. Jos Dillon narrowly escaped death when a horse she drove was struck and killed by an eastbound bus tram near Dieher’s crossing south of Anderson. The buggy containing two mules was dragged with the horse as it was struck, leaving Mrs Dillon unharmed aside from shock. She was returning home alone and did not hear the approaching train.
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Anderson
Pad
Jos. Dillon
Pendleton
Dieher'’s Crossing
Anderseng
Hoop
Jefferson County Institute Set For Late August at Madison High
The Jefferson county institute will run August 30 to September 1 in the Madison high school building. Supt J C Webb of Franklin schools will teach on rural education with thirteen years as Johnson county superintendent. Prof Co Ro Melcher of the University of Kentucky will join as instructor. Lectures cover origin and growth of the English language. Superintendent Pender seeks a music instructor for institute work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Institute
Madison High School
J. C. Webb
Franklin Schools
Webb
Johnson County
Pendero
Co Ro Melcher
University of Kentucky
Lesington
Pender
Forced retirement of Ora J. Davies from ticket predicted
Ora J. Davies of Kokomo, nominee for treasurer of state on the Republican ticket, faces forced retirement. Senator James E. Watson discussed the matter with party leaders at his Knights of Pythias headquarters and may aid in an amicable settlement. Davies was a Watson supporter in the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora J. Davies
Kokomo
James RE. Watson
Knights of Pythis Buddiny
Davies
Watson
Indianapolis Star
Aged farmer Silas Brown ends life in Rockville area
Silas Brown, eighty, a well known farmer living three miles northwest of Rockville, hanged himself yesterday. His body was found in a buggy shed. He is the third farmer to take his life in the same neighborhood within a week, following A. O. Miller who hanged last Saturday and Houston Dooley who drank carbolic acid Sunday. He is survived by his widow, one son, and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockville
Silas Brown
Mr. Brown
Miller
Houston Dooley
Pioneer Jennings County resident Mrs Boyer dies at home
Mrs James Boyer aged ninety eight of North Vernon Jennings County Indiana dies at her home on July 5 in the city cemetery records list her as a pioneer resident. The text notes the Highland clan Campbell as a family badge reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings County
North Vernon
Ind
James Boyer
Campbell
City Council July 1920 Meeting Facts and Finances
Regular Madison council session with Mayor White. Fire protection request from Ben Schroeder Saddletree Co. to extend West Street main may lead to plant rebuilds. bids planned. June treasurer’s balance 19 105.00. tax installment 28 677.45 due 1920. several claims approved. adjourned after routine motions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Leo B. Schroeder
Ben Schroeder Saddletree Company
Coucil
Madison
West Street
Michigan Road
William Jones
Fuerstin
Charles S. Dibler
Eckert
Harvey B. Gray
Plum
Main Streets
Peter Siegel
Main Street
Vine Street
Demaree
Robert Danner
Jefferson County
Nichols
Reliance Picture Frame Company
Mulberry Street
J. A. Long Creamery Company
East Second Street
James Leatherberry
Charles Henry
Johnson Foundry & Machine Shops
Riedel Bros
McIlvain & Spiegel Boiler & Tank Co
Buffalo Springfield Roller Co
Walter Griffin
Madison Daily Socials Tally Summer Visitors Depart
Madison notes list residents and visitors traveling to and from the city. Names include Blanche Garber Lois Wymond and many others visiting relatives in Indianapolis Cincinnati Louisville Columbus Marion and East Liverpool with trains and cars, plus movers.
Court News details assault case against Samuel Moreland and sons
In Circuit Court this morning the State versus Samuel Moreland and his two sons Randal and Edgar charged with assault and battery with intent to kill on Archibald Melton came to trial before a jury. The setting includes jury members and various local notices. the piece ends noting Panama tides average rise and fall of two feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Moreland
Randal
Edgar Moreland
Archibald Melton
Melton
P. E. Bear
Byron Mouser
TL. J. Zearing
William Dietz
Gus Holzhauer
Henry W. Schmidt
George Smith
Henry Schneider
John Walters
Bert Potter
William Stevenson
Martin Taff
John Hack
John Melton
Bruno Cole
Mary W. Agner
Charles Anger
W. O. Ford
Fragmented Remnants of a July Fourth Narrative
A garbled OCR style excerpt references a July Fourth scene including mentions of poets, cadets, and a Mecca of some kind. Names, dates, and concrete events are obscured, yielding a fragmentary sketch of a ceremonial or commemorative context without clear, verifiable details.
Beechwood Meaning Behind Lafayette Name Explored
The Beechwood origin of Lafayette is traced to Pratie brown AU vergne and Belouede area with the Beechwood meaning Fayette from the Gatin dialect. The text notes Lafayette’s roots near Afrehi Payette and links Fayette to beech wood. Australia’s population is cited as 5 030 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Pratiee Brown
Auvergne
Flewins
Chayngnae
Belouede
Afrehi Payette
Fayette
Australia
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Country Club
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Japan
United States
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Roanoke
Blanche Garber
Philadelphia
M. (. Garber
Lois Wymond
Aurora
C. A. Wymond
William Ho Horuff
New York
Canad
Helen Lotz
Lulu Salyers
Manville
Warren C. Alexander
Nicholas Schultz, Jr
G. A. Mills
Mooresville
Claude Butler
William Gourley
Fulton
Ralph Kyle
William M. Davis
Hattie Carter
Portsmouth
Ohio
Nell Davison
West Second Street
Gladys Kleinhens
P. J. Brisbo
R. E. Ledgerwood
M. C. Rowlison
Rushville
Frank Arbuckle
James Arbuckle
Hanover
Nathan Chadwick
Joseph Giada
George C. Scharidt
East Liverpool
Thomas J. Graham
Thomas
Graham
Agnes Graham
A. J. Faulconer
Cecil DeMercado
Robert Ivin
Charles Berger
Marion
Clarence Pullem
Arie
Arther Pullem
William Pullem
Libe Collins
Fred Friedersdorf
Knivhtstown
Alt. Royce
WL. Singpson
Jestoon
Edinburg
Frank Coffin
Charleston
Wo Va
Cotturs
James Taylor
W. CC. Dawson
Roy Dawson
Sternib Revenue Service
Hanging Rock
Haniel McGlasson
A. H. McGlasson
Edna
William Rogers
W. G. Rogers
Henrietta G. Rogers
Poplar
Third Streets
Join Monahan
Patrick Wade
Monahan
Barbara Schad
North Walnut Street
Albert Schad
Mary Dindal
Leona Gruber
William
Finley
John Miller
Earl Moorehead
U.S. Navy
Moorehead
David Bruther
Emma Nell
W.T. Smythe
Robert and
Leroy
Jesse Bruther
Hoopston
Ill
John Porter
Osgood
Martha Rice
Holton
Anne Leabigh
Butlerville
Lafe Eller
Nebraska
John McCauley
Panama
Toy Rye
Poerine
Peron
Poe
Teres
Meney
Patel
Otte Aterienis
Buk
Lafayetts
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