Community notes from Manibon and surrounding towns
Daily life updates include Samuel Vaughn leaving for a B&O Railroad barkeman job in Seymour. visits among the Schad, Lockridge, Grace, Ernst, Burkenmeier, and Reed families across Louisville, Indianapolis, Norwood, Cincinnati, and St. Bernice. Local events feature a West Madison church picnic, Elks Band concert, and a hospital ambulance call. The brief on newborn Robert Emerson Reed and the death of infant Manuel Edward Higbie are noted alongside travels and hospitalizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile
Bernard Schad
Louisville
Albert Lockridge
Mulberry Street
Frederick Grace, Sr
Indianapolis
J. R. Smitha
Will Smitha
South Walnut Street
Middlefork
Will Ernst
Harry Shockley
Indianpolis
Elmore Shockley
East Second Street
Joseph M. Jones
Joseph, Jr
Jacob Burkenmeier
William
Cincinnati
Margaret Burkenmeier
Walnut Street
Robert Emerson
Benjamin Reed
St. Bernice
Terre Haute
Reed
Gertrude Grace
Lola Garrison
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Garrigan
Haigh’s Ambulance
Louwillle Kessler
Ryker’s Ridge
Columbus
Kessler
Moore's Hill College
Elks Band
Court House Lane
S. E. Haigh
North Madison
William Nelson
Cragmont
Manuel Edward Higbie
Frank Rusk
West Madison
Springdale Cemetery
Theodore Petranoff
Hanover
Petranoff
Hanover College
Indiana University
Naval Ball Exchange Sparks Funny Quip About Merchant Marines
A witty remark from a pretty girl at the naval ball amuses an officer as he introduces his comrades. The scene highlights lighthearted aboard humor during a formal gathering. Milkweed is noted for its long standing medicinal reputation in the same era.
Humphreys' Dr Book on Remedies Mailed Free
Partial list shows Humphreys' Doctor's Book on treatments for every living thing. Book offers remedies in English French Spanish Portuguese and German mailed free to readers.
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Humphreys
President Harding Faces Senate Adjournment Test
President Harding and Republican leaders confront resistance from Senators Lodge Kenyon Norris and Capper who oppose a four week adjournment and threaten to block the presidents tariff and tax agenda. The issue centers on whether to recess until a tariff and tax revision is ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Senate
Repubican
Lodge
Kenyon
Iowa
Norris
Nebraska
Capper
Kansas
Rotary Luncheon Suprise Entertainment At Hotel Jefferson
The Rotarians met at Hotel Jefferson for a noon luncheon and enjoyed a surprise by the entertainment committee led by R. L. Ireland. Miss Helen Crozier and Miss Maud Greiner played violin with Mrs. M. L. Lepper on piano, and all three were presented with roses after their performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotarians
Hotel Jefferson
Richard Johnson
R. L. Ireland
C. A. Wymond
Ireland
Helen Crozier
Maud Greiner
M. L. Lepper
Miss Crozier
Miss Greiner
Death of W T Negley in Philadelphia
Mrs Mahala Negley of North Walnut Street received word that her son W T Negley aged 50 died in Philadelphia on July 6. He was a contractor for Turner Galvanized Roofing Company of Pittsburgh and unmarried. Oldest of nine. his death is first in the family. Remains shipped to Alexandria Indiana for funeral services Sunday. Mrs Negley and son Roy will travel to Alexandria to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahala Negley
North Walnut Street
W. T. Negley
Philadelphia
Madison
Turner Galvanized Roofing Company
Pittsburgh
Negrey
Alexandria
Ind
Library Hours Set by Madison Jefferson County Association
At a Thursday meeting Evelyn Wade was added to the permanent staff. The library will open weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings 7 to 8:30 p.m. for summer. North Madison station sees growing interest as extra supplies are requested. June 1920 circulation was 1491 books. June 1921 rose to 2463, not counting 400 books sent to a substation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison-Jefferson County Library Association
North Madison
Real Estate Transfers in Several Towns and Small Sums
Real estate transfers listed include Cora E Cruf to Charles P Tull in Hanover for $1. Frederick J Schram to Stella Or em on west Main street for $1200. Lillie May Turner and husband to Charles Norris and others in Fulton for $500. Elvin James and others to Minnie V Hammel for 96 percent acres in Shelby township for $1750. Robert A J McKeand and wife to Earl Eldridge and others in Hanover for $500. J Edward Reed to David Reed for city property valued at $2000. Stella Orem and husband to Walter E Layton and wife for city property at $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora E.cruft
Charles P. Tull
Hanover
Frederick J. Schram
Stella Orem
West Main Street
Lillie May Turner
Charles Norris
Fulton
Elvin James
Minnie V.hammel
Shelby Township
Robert A. J. McKeand
Earl Eldridge
J. Edward Reed
Dream Vision Ends as Son Returns From Navy Deserter Arrest
In Wabash Indiana Mrs William Beaver dreamed of her son William junior’s body found at sea. The sailor had been missing near San Diego where an unidentified drowned sailor was buried. William senior flew to California to claim the body but the son walked home today and was arrested for naval desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
William Beaver
William
Junior
San Diego
California
Great Britain
Lascars
South Africa
Union Company of Britain
British Board of Trade
Callao Steamer Reported Safe After Loss Fear
New York July 8 The Munson liner Callao once feared lost has notified her owners she is safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Munson
Callao
Kansas miners leaders sentenced for strike action
Columbus Kansas July 8 Alexander Howat and August Dorchy were jailed six months and fined 500 dollars each by Judge Boss after being found guilty by a jury of violating the industrial law by calling a strike. They were released on bond pending appeal to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Alexander Howat
August Dorchy
Kansas
Supreme Court
Governor Denies Clemency for Kokomo Man Victor Pinnell
Indianapolis July 8 Governor McCray refuses clemency for Victor Pinnell a Kokomo business leader serving a nine day sentence at the state farm for violating prohibition law at a Belshazzer Feast held at a country club Delegations of ministers and business men failed to sway him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
McCray
Victor Pinnell
State Farm
Presidential peace proclamation draft presented to Harding
The tentative draft of the Presidential peace proclamation was presented to President Harding and the Cabinet. Attorney General Daugherty submitted the proposed proclamation, prepared at the president's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Daughtery
She Is Some Girl America’s 100 Percent Perfect FiveYearOld
Jonn Ehner of San Francisco calls the girl America’s 100 percent perfect five year old. She is a diver swimmer dancer pianist and linguist and here shown dating one of the stunts that keep her in condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonn Ehner
San Francisco
America
Negley Goes East to Attend Philadelphia Funeral
Mr. H. D. Negley of Vevay traveled by train this morning to Alexandria to attend the funeral of his son W. T. Negley aged 50 who died in Philadelphia a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Negley
Vevay
Alexandria
W. T. Negley
Philadelphia
Salt Lake City artist sketches while swinging over Utah cliff
Diora Montague of Salt Lake City poses on a narrow seat suspended over a sheer drop in Zlow National Park Utah. The photograph captures her sketching during the swing as the vivid colors of the scene frame her daring act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt
City
Zlow National Park
Utah
Moai Vv
Get Lityevs Avgyel
Leader of Innovation Miss Royden to Lead Weekday Service
Miss Maude Royden, champion of women preachers in the Church of England, is allowed to conduct a weekday service at St Pauls and St Botolphs despite Bishop Arthur W. Ingram protests. She wore a surplice and a dark blue head dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Royden
Church of England
St. Paul's
St. Botolph's
Arthur W. Ingram
London
Miss Royden
Hafley named Justice of the Peace in Madison township
At the county commissioners meeting W T Hafley was appointed a justice of the peace for Madison township to succeed the late John Chapman. He will open an office in his studio over the Valley City Laundry once commissioned. The appointment is praised for Hafley s judgment and suitability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Hafley
Madison Township
John Chapman
Hafley
Valley City
Squire Hafley
Missionary Rev. Charles Hamilton Heads Home from Visit
Reverend Charles Hamilton, missionary to the Philippine Islands, who has been visiting his brother Dr. Guy Hamilton for a few days, departed by train this morning for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamilton
Phillipine Islands
Guy Hamilton
Philadelphia
Revival Prospects for World Shipping Amid Idle Vessels
George Layal Chesterton notes widespread ship idleness across ports from America to Britain and Europe. He observes demand for peace and retrenchment, crew wage reductions, and improved feeding on American freighters and oil tanks. He sees cautious optimism for a revival, contingent on strict economy and high efficiency.
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Shipping Board
United States
New York
Atlantic
Britain
George Layal Chesterton
New York Herald
Forty Seven Year Old Sees Circus After First Train Ride
Wesley Syco of Sistersville West Virginia had never left his home area before. at 47 he finally rode a train and a streetcar and went to his first circus, driven by busy work to support 11 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sistersville
W. Va
Wesley Syco
Bloom man lands 62 pound yellow catfish
G C Duncan of Bloom Held fished the Kentucky river near Wheatley Ky. and hauled in a yellow catfish that weighed 62 pounds. He hooked the catch on a throw line and it took an hour to land the fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardstown
G. C. Duncan
Bloom
Wheatley
Kentucky
Longevity Tales From Historical Centenarians
A London correspondent recounts tales of aging figures in Constantinople and Britain. It cites century and near century lives linked to diet, hygiene, daily routines, smoking, bathing, and rising early, noting rival stories and the unreliable nature of longevity lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
Batles
John Hussey
Judith Banister
John de la Somet
John Wilson
Lewson
Lionel A. Tolletae
Baby bear Moses rescued after Yosemite creek swim
A one week old bear floated down Yosemite creek crying for help. A passerby carried him to Superintendent Lewis who provided warmth and food. Tourists fed the cub, named Moses, while three year old Jane Solinsky, daughter of a government employee, enjoyed the unlikely playmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yosemite Creek
Lewis
Moses
Yosemitre Creek
Jane Solinsky
Big Pelican Brought In From Central Texas Area
Ed Bahilman living near Riesel fourteen miles southeast of Waco reports capturing a pelican on his property. The specimen is described as one of the finest of its kind seen in central Texas with a 16 inch bill, 8 feet 2 inches wingspan, 14 foot height and a 16 pound weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Ed Bahilman
Riesel
Texas
Home remedy claim for cold relief and ENT symptom care
An old ad style text promotes a nasal gargle and throat spray as a cheap remedy for catarrh and throat irritation. It mentions mixing a quarter of a product with water in a pint bottle and using it as a gargle and nasal spray to soothe symptoms and deter germs.
Bio-feren remedy claims nervous relief and vigor
A vintage advertisement touts Bio-feren as a swift tonic for nervous exhaustion and fatigue. It promises rapid recovery to normal conditions with a dosing schedule and asserts wide availability through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bio-feren
E. Webb
Muncie
Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Co Stockholders Meet
Notice to stockholders of Madison Safe Deposit and Trust Co to hold an annual meeting between 2 and 4 PM at the company building in the directors room Madison Indiana. Agenda includes electing seven directors for the ensuing year and any other business properly brought before them. Secretary H L Lyon Madison Ind June 29 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Co
Madison
Indiana
H. L. Lyon
Madison, Ind
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Manibon
Samuel Vaughn
Seymour
Barkeman
Caterrh
Rotariane
W. T. Megley
Peraia
Howat and
Dorchy
White House
Acie
Charity Malvina Remberg
Santa Anna
Cal
Hng
United States of America
Holland
Belgium
Egypt
New Zealand
Australia
Durban
Tarmapico
Joe Cotter
Ino
Messpen
Baby Bear
Myers
Greenfield
United
Army Dental Sur Zeors
Stockholders’ Meeting
Liberty Bonds
National
Sennet
Coleridge
Butcher's Ledger
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