Summer visits and travels of Madison residents
Madison notes list numerous visitors and departures including Miss Lila Jewett from New Albany visiting Miss Mary Pitcher, Miss Margie Shoots with Mr. and Mrs James Junnion, and Theodore Henry returning to Louisville. Also reported are trips to Cornell University, Kent, and Cleveland, plus a first colored Adams Express messenger in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Jewett
New Albany
Mary Pitcher
East Main Street
Margie Shoots
James Junnion
Cannan
Theodore Henry
Louisville
Dale Golden
Anderson, Ind
Thomas Baum
West Main Street
Willie Williams
J. W. Reed
Andrew Schaffer
Martinsville
Edward Lauer
Ella P. Griffith
Madison
Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell University
Emerson Lemon
Mary
Kent
Joseph Cooper
Ford Bowman
Small
Cincinnati
Philip Kahn
Charles Bowman
Anaclete Patterson
Herman Potter
France
San Antonio
Texas
Clell Temperly
J. W. Temperly
Cleveland
Ohio
George Antle
Loogootee
Ind
Goyert and Vogel Poultry House
A. P. Lyons
Friends
Lyons
Youngstown
Miller & Lyons
Joseph Shelton
Joseph
Pittsburgh
I.a
Adams Express Company
Shelton
Adams Company
Joe
Court partitions and sales in Adams Porter and Strub King suits
In Adams v Porter the court fixed each proportion and appointed S J Bear as commissioner to sell the real estate. Sulzer and Bear represent the commissioner. In Strub v King, James F Lew is commissioner and filed a report of sale to Chorge A Wilhelm, which the court approved. P E Bear represents the commissioner. The court will adjourn tomorrow for the term by limitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Adams
Pascal Porter
S. J. Bear
Sulzer & Bear
George Strub
Fannie King
James F. Lewis
Chorge A. Wilhelm
P. E. Bear
Neighborhood Lawn Party Honors Mr and Mrs Herbst
A gathering yesterday at the home of Maurice Herbst and his wife brought neighbors together on the lawn for a pleasant afternoon. The event featured enjoyable company and a luncheon served late in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Herbst
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Madison and Jefferson County
Citizens marked Independence Day with private outings and public events. A Red Cross picnic occurred at Tryus Jubilee Grounds while Neville's Grove hosted a formal celebration. Rev. W T Seburn and Prof. Guy Pender read the four minute message from President Wilson at Neville's Grove and Tryus respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Jefferson County
Red Cross
Tryus Jubilee Grounds
Neville’s Grove
Wilson
W.T. Seburn
Tryus
Guy Pender
Call Issued For White Men In New Military List
A new call for white men qualified for general service is issued and received by the focal conscription board. Applicants may be listed by July 1. The list includes auto repairers and many trades such as blacksmiths carpenters and machinists. Clinton E Moffett with the medical department is inducted and stationed in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Focal Conscription Board
SS Do
Clinton E. Moffett
Washington, D. C
Pretty Home Wedding in Madison for Juniata Olive Schmidt
A quiet early morning ceremony at the Schmidt home on Lafayette street united Juniata Olive Schmidt with David Harry Noble. Rev. J W Moody officiated in a hollyhock and hydrangea adorned parlor with an American flag backdrop as the couple began their new life together in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schmidt
Lafayette Street
Juniata Olive
David Harry Noble
J. W. Moody
Christian Church
William Noble
West Main Street
Fourth of July at Liberty Picnic and Public Speaking
A large crowd gathered at Liberty for a Fourth of July picnic and open air speeches by Prof W Guy Pender and Mr W Ford. The grounds were well lit with many autos present and the audience stayed seated under beech trees as the program ended after 11 pm. Ice cream and cake were served. Only fifty eight emigrants left Ireland last February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Guy Pender
W. ©. Ford
Liberty
Mysterious Murder Shocks Michigan as Missing Woman Feared Dead
Jackson Michigan July 4 police seek the body of Miss Tillie Jenkins 27 believed murdered a skull fragment a broken tooth and hairpins found as searchers look for her after a motor ride with Warden Bordner of Coldwater Bordner also missing a double murder fear grows. Public notices about sugar certificates fill unrelated blocks including plans from Federal Food Administrators and campfire girls prepare for a season of outdoor life with leaders and helpers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Mich
Tillie Jenkins
Warden Bordner
Coldwater
Bordner
Fourth of July Outing On Dihammer Hill Draws Crowd
A group of young people gathered yesterday afternoon on Dihammer hill for suppers and an evening of safe and sane Fourth activities. The attendees included Dorothy Strong Tempest Ricketts Alma Eckert Anna Eckert Helen Jacobs Oral McMahan Helen Johann and several men Walter Faught Gale Faught Roy Gillis Russell Dihammer Raymond Johann Herbert Golay Roy Johann and Ray Ackermann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dihammer
Dorothy Strong
Tempest Ricketts
Alma Eckert
Anna Eckert
Helen Jacobs
Oral McMahan
Helen Johann
Messrs
Walter Faught
Gale Faught
Roy Gillis
Russell Dihammer
Raymond Johann
Herbert Golay
Roy Johann
Ray Ackermann
Death of Mrs Sarah A Rowlison on Ryker's Ridge
Mrs Sarah A Rowlison died at her home on Ryker's Ridge Thursday July 4 after months of failing health. Born August 24 1839 she spent her life on the Ridge and was a devoted Ryker's Ridge Baptist Church member. An oak tree 60 feet high has 6 121 341 leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Rowlison
Ryker’s Ridge
Earl Beauchamp Heads Town Adopter Society
The Earl of Beauchamp has been elected president of a group formed in English towns to adopt American towns and provide comfort to incoming American soldiers. Worcester pledges aid to Worcester Massachusetts, Newport adopts Newport, Roth, and London may adopt New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle of Beauchamp
Worcester
Mass
Newport
Roth
London
New York
Explosion at Hercules Powder Plant Kills Several
An explosion at the Hercules Powder Company plant in Rendville today caused multiple deaths and serious injuries with extensive property damage. Witnesses report strong blast effects across the site and surrounding area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rendville
No OS
Ton. T
Hercules Powder Company
Czar Nicholas and family reported murdered by Bolsheviki
An Exchange Telegraph Copenhagen dispatch claims Czar Nicholas II his wife and daughter Grand Duchess Tatiana were killed by the Bolsheviki. The report has not been independently verified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Czar Nicholas
Grand Duchess
Tatiana
Copenhagen
Descendant of Old Put Downs Thirteen Germans in Airduels
Sargeant David E K Putnam, descendant of General Israel Putnam, reportedly downed his thirteenth German airplane after joining the French flying service from New Bedford Massachusetts. His latest feat was five victories in a single day, with only three officially confirmed so far. Reports from Warsaw note a conspiracy uncovered against the Central Powers involving leaders of the Polish party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargeant David EK. Putnam
Israel Putnam
Old Put
France
New Bedford
Mass
Warsaw
Central Powers
Norwegian Vessels Sunk in June at Sea
Washington reports twenty Norwegian ships sunk in June totaling 26 833 tons with thirty one men missing amid disputed legation statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jyne
Legation
Resolution Introduced to Shut Central Powers from Pacific
A Senate resolution proposes an agreement among the United States Great Britain and Japan to exclude the Central Powers from the Pacific Ocean. Introduced today in Washington the measure aims to secure naval and commercial access and safeguard Pacific interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain and
Japan
Washington
Great Britain
Pacific Ocean
Senate
First Woman Elected to Dutch Parliament
London reports that Miss Groveneweg, a Socialist labor candidate, has been elected as the first woman to the Dutch Parliament. The Amsterdam dispatch notes her victory on the July 5 transmission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Labor
London
Miss Groveneweg
Exchange Telegraph
Amsterdam
President Wilson suspends eight hour law for geodetic building
Washington July 5 President Wilson issues an executive order suspending the eight hour law for the construction of the Geodetic Survey Building as it is designated emergency work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Weavers in Two Mills Strike at Lawrence Mass
Thirteen hundred workers from two American woolen mills in Lawrence Massachusetts walked off the job today demanding a 15 percent wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Mass
Hall's Catarrh Care Adends Mercury Warning
An old advertise warns that mercury products harm senses and urges using Hall's Catarrh Care from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces and emphasizes buying genuine Hall's Catarrh Care made in Toledo. Also notes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and mentions German metal workers' unions increasing membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Coledo
Ohioc
F. 2.Coheney & Co
Marriage Licenses Issued By Clerk Prewatt
Since Wednesday Clerk Prewatt has issued several marriage licenses including David Gilbert Tandy to Lucy Morrison both of Carroll county Kentucky Herrick Johnson Grossman a soldier at Welch West Virginia to Minnie Hickman Branham a teacher at North Madison David Noble and Juniata Schmidt both of this city Norman Smith Jackson of Trimble county Kentucky to Lillie Dale Adams of Jefferson county and Fred A Dudley of Holton to Zora Richardson of Ripley county London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Harper
Jefferson County
Hlbe. Barnard
Indiana
Fred Pfortner
The
Food Administration
Pfortner
David Gilber Tandy
Lucy Morrison
Carroll County
Herrick Johnson Grossman
Welch
W. Va
Minnie Hickman Branham
North Madison
David Noble
Juniata Schmidt
Norman Smith Jackson
Trimble
Lillie Dale Adams
Fred A. Dudley
Holton
Zora Richardson
Ripley County
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J. A. Carnegy
Danville
Kentucky
Edward Gibson
E. Second Street
F. M. Hill
Sam Hill
Francis
Helen
W. C. Roth
William
McCoy's Park
Greensbury
John Schnell
Mary Kraut
Court News
Conscription News
Ireland
Michigan
Mary Frances Uargan
Laura and
Frieda Bach
Ada Colgate
Gladys Shipman
Eliza Leland
Kathryn Honschell
Colette Keller
Louise Johnson
Ruth Zearing
Bertha Geile
Margaret Geile
Nadine Cox
Genieve McNeel
Elizabeth Wells
Jessie Metchem
Alice Schnaebel
Daisy Ernst
Virginia Ernst
Charlotte Schwab
Margaret Scott
Ruth Donat
Earl
Carl Or
Bcaucnamp
Czar
Tatina
Danid ‘Sb
Putnur
Hamel
Haigh
Revson
Chae
Tee
Farmers Bulletin
United States Department OF Agriculture
Serica Active
Weeungra, D
Serheg
Us. Department OF Agriculture
Herald CO
Metal Workers’ Unions
Germany
Indianapolis
Stant
Madison Telephone Co
U.S. War Savings
U. S
Addrese
Mobo
W.S
Cos
Prewatt
Congressman Zihlman
Maryland
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