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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
4
The Herald reviews War Editions of the Vevay Reveille and Vevay Enterprise. They feature county soldiers, brief sketches, photographs, and lists of the dead and wounded. The tributes praise those who served and celebrate the printers’ artistry in presenting the histories.
Miss Dean of Jennings county Ohio born, aged seven, died at Cragmont at 6 30 morning. Her remains were taken to Vals chapel for funeral services this afternoon, burial at Paarmount cemetery. Daughter of William Dean she had lived in Indiana since age three. A missionary to Hawaii, Miss Cathe Pharoor, is noted as a decedent’s relation.
Federation urges threshers and farm contractors to comply with the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Farmers who hire contractors must obtain a certificate from the Industrial Board proving compliance. If not, farmers share liability for compensation, medical, and hospital costs from injuries or death of contractor employees on farm land.
George Phillips of 324 East street reports back pain dizziness blurred sight and frequent painful kidney passages. He tried Dean's Kidney Pills from Harper's drug store and says they relieved backaches regulated his kidneys and benefited him overall. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Props Buffalo NY
Harry New, who admits slaying Freia Lesser, will be charged with first degree murder in Los Angeles. An inquest follows to test his account of the girl’s condition as threats from the Lesser family’s friends loom and a special guard protects him. Senator New, whom he calls his father, may come to aid him.
Prohibition legislation was taken up in the House after party conferences. The rules committee ordered a 120 hour limit on debate and set the bill for section by section amendment with passage contingent on a single recommittal motion.
Cleveland workers returned to service at 4:30 this morning ending the second strike in seven months. The walkout lasted 48 hours and the carmen won higher pay.
London reports that former Admiral von Tirpitz, architect of Germanys naval threat, is among officers urged for trial. The Times notes current US protest over German dyes raises questions about possible stains on the issue.
Washington July 8 Burleson publicly denied a resignation report stating there is absolutely no truth. He told an IN S representative you may deny it flatly and I will be obliged to you. Earlier rumors said Burleson would hand in his resignation to President Wilson in Paris or Washington.
Miss May Stewart 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart died Thursday night at the family home two miles north of Canaan list Typhoid fever developed five weeks ago and she wrote the Madison high school song Madison My Madison Funeral was held Saturday afternoon with interment in West Fork cemetery Survivors include her parents two sisters and a brother
County commissioners awarded supplies for the Children's Home Dry Goods to N Horuff & Sons Groceries to F W Pfortner Meat to Champ Kahn Milk to Frank Porter. Coal contracts set: Madison Coal & Supply Co for court house jail at 5.70 per ton Kanawha coal and Middleton & Wymond Co for the poor farm at 6.75 per ton. Coal bids for the Home rejected pending disposition.
The George Washington with President Wilson and a presidential delegation arrived at Hoboken dock, escorted by a fleet from Brest. The following details describe the ceremonial pass by Ambrose light ship and the meeting by battleship squadrons in New York harbor.
William H. Anderson superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of New York received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Wesleyan University at Bloomington He is noted for building up the Anti-Saloon League in Illinois where he led the state organization for five years
The funeral of Mrs. Zachary Grooms was held at 9 this morning from St Michael’s Church with Rev M L Guthneck officiating a Requiem High Mass. A sermon followed praising her life and character. Interment was in Springdale cemetery with pallbearers Thomas Walch Charles Hillabold William Winter Henry W Schmidt Matthew Smith Gus Yunker. Arthur Coutts of Cincinnati, visiting friends, returned by morning train.
In Indianapolis on July 8 George Graves Jim Tate and John Humphies of Madison were fined 50 dollars and costs in the Federal Court for violation of the Reed amendment. James Eaglin was discharged with a sentence of one day without costs after pleading guilty to liquor law violations.
Mr John W Tevis elected to the presidency of the W Trow Company marking another high honor for a self made man. He is well known to wheat growers and business leaders in Jefferson and neighboring counties and has held top roles at Madison Safe Deposit Trust Co Madison Tele phone Co Madison National Branch Bank and other local firms.
The Madison Building Association reports a net gain of 3677.40 for shareholders as new series shares increase. Directors elected include Poseseold, Hoa, Sen, Fora, Dontis, Patt, Cochrane, with officers Seholtens Schmidt and Schofield. more shares available next Monday at headquarters. Citizens Building Association notices list property transfers and values for several parties. Dr Nathan P. Graham arrives from Indianapolis for a short visit.
Mineola July 8 The British dirigible R 34 will hoist anchor between midnight and dawn for its return to Scotland barring weather changes, Major Pritchard in charge said. Minor damages earlier postponed last night’s departure.
Carl Means 33 died suddenly in Detroit on July 3. His body will arrive tonight and be taken to Schneider's chapel for funeral arrangements. He was born in Switzerland County and was the son of the late William Means. A former aero service member, he recently left the army. He was a well known resident with many local friends. He is a cousin of Mrs. Charles A Haungs and Mr William Leap will accompany the remains to Madison.
Joseph C. DeRossette, an automobile mechanic, has taken over the repair department of the Ford garage and will repair all makes of cars tractors and trucks after July 15. He has broad repair experience and previously partnered in DeRossette and Larimore. He and P J Maddox travel to Cincinnati to buy new machinery for an up to date shop. Miss Fairy Pollard of Indianapolis visits her sister Mrs Walter Hafley at Wirt.
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