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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
2
The Madison Herald Weekly Edition announces publication from Madison Indiana with a 81.00 yearly advance subscription and office at 111 East Main Street. This notice provides historic newspaper details and period-appropriate branding.
A roundup of residents and visitors moving through Madison and nearby towns on July 10. Residents and relatives from Brooksburg Milton Chicago Indianapolis Vevay Cincinnati and Clifton Forge are cited with train journeys and short visits. A federal highway survey crew near Milton is noted along with 40 workers on the Milton Bedford route.
Chief of Police William Jones received a letter from Walter Buchanan of Louisa Virginia National Aid-de-Camp Army and Navy United States requesting cooperation to compile names of Spanish American War veterans who qualify under the pension bill signed by President Wilson.
Reports from New York state that Jack Dempsey will defend his world heavyweight title against Bill Brennan of Chicago. The managers Jack Kearns and Leo Flynn signed the articles today. Cities Benton Harbor Philadelphia Rochester and New Orleans bid for the fight with prices from 40000 to 60000 for the champion’s services.
In New York on July %-A Rev. Dr. Walter Gwynne announced a campaign to amend the constitution to make divorce impossible. The Society for the Upholding of the Sanctity of Marriage will broaden its reach to all Christian denominations and urge ministers to refuse weddings for divorced individuals. Leaders claim backing from Episcopal clergy in New York and many judges nationwide. A conscience needs exercise to keep in a healthy condition.
Mrs Carrie Harris of 810 Laurel street appeals to Ohio Humane Society executive Mrs Theodore Workum to compel Nicholas Haas 87 and his 13 siblings to support their elderly father. Harris has cared for Haas four months but cannot continue financially. The case could implicate many aged siblings who may face maintenance requests from their own children. Haas long owned ties to Madison and Jefferson counties in Indiana.
George McKay aged 64 died in Santa Anna California from injuries after being struck by an automobile last Saturday His death follows a health trip four weeks ago He lived in Madison all his life operated a shoe repair shop and served as truant officer He was a member of Clea Lodge Knights of Pythias Grace M E Church and leaves a widow and four sons Bramard William Huey Cleo The remains will be brought to Madison for burial likely late next week with funeral at Morris Chapel
Madison reports a flurry of travel and family news. Mrs. Hilands is ill at her lower Hanover home while Ward McCarty heads to Danville for residence. Ella and Marcella Schram depart for Racine to visit a sister. Rev. Bilger travels to Evansville for a wedding officiation. Mrs. Koehler and daughter Evelyn visit from Indianapolis to see Justus Lowe. Alex Mullen returns to Minneapolis after visiting the Mullens on Broadway. Clarence and Mrs. Hunter plan to move to Fort Wayne. The Lampsons return to St Louis after a visit to relatives in Vevay. Flora Heath and sister visit Seymour before settling there. Ripley couple Vermee Sutter and Odetta Kirk obtain a marriage license and wed in West Madison. Bowman family honor a funeral in Indianapolis. James Brooks ships a saddle horse to Franklin for Dr. Hood and care this summer. Constance Cardinal and family return from a motor trip to Indianapolis. TA DeLancey, aiding New York Grange revival in the Midwest, schedules visits to Kent Manville Connersville city.
Mr and Mrs Charles Alling accompanied the remains of Mrs W Vincent Baker from Chicago to Madison for burial then visited Cedar Cliff praising its view as the most picturesque site in any country. He urges Cedar Cliff become a state park, speaking with Senator Guthrie and hoping Rotary Club involvement. The piece ends with aphorisms about usurers and cheerfulness.
Mrs. Albert Saylor and her son George Kedlward travel with her mother Mrs. Matilda Forse to Tipton California to join Mr. Saylor. The couple will settle in Tulare County where Mr. Saylor had earlier located a fruit farm and built a home. Mrs. Forse plans an extended winter visit in California.
Miss Helen Alberta Wolf and Mr Stephen Hondell wed quietly at St Mary's parish house by Rev Charles Bilger at 5 this morning. The bridesmaids and groom are described as popular locals with ties to Daisy & Roth's store and local industry. The couple will honeymoon on a morning train to Cincinnati then return by train from North Madison.
State Grange Master E C McClure visited Antioch for a Saturday program with the Antioch choir, readings, and solos. Everett McClure urged a large Antioch delegation to prepare for the October State meeting in Connersville and discuss legislative matters. T A DeLancey from New York spoke on Grange extension work, noting New York's 123000 members and four extension workers. A library committee including Sam Wallace, Miss Carrie Craig, and Mrs Jacob Gassett was appointed to survey sentiment and circulate petitions for a county library system.
Tillotson Tevis longtime Milton Township farmer died at his Dee Run Road home three miles north of Brooksburg after a long illness. He was 68, son of the late Dr. Benjamin Tevis, survived by a widow, one son James and four daughters Mrs Charles Christman Mrs Roy Christman Mrs John Wolfe and Mrs Bruce Scott. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow from Brooksburg Methodist Church with burial in Brooksburg cemetery.
Mrs. Lucy Cole widow of Oliver A. Cole died at her west Second street home at midnight after a long illness with complications. Born March 28 1849 in Switzerland county she lived in the city many years and leaves four daughters Mrs. Robert Alexander Mrs. Scott Alexander Mrs. George Logan Mrs. Henry Buchanan and son Rutherford Cole all in the area.
The Indiana Legislature began a special session at 1 30 pm with tax and financing of state institutions as top items. Governor’s message delivered to joint session while Republicans weigh Goodrich proposals and Democrats voice limited opposition. A protest over Eschbach holding an accounts post ended with his resignation. Governor’s address read and a Democratic call for special elections was tabled.
Vermont Governor Cler mont refused to call a special session of the legislature to ratify the federal suffrage amendment. Alice Paul denounced the action as a breach of Republican pledges and vowed continued fight.
Secretary of the Home Service cites fully paid and closed cases from December 1, 1919, to July 1, 1920. Refunds total 692 dollars. monthly allotments for service members’ families amount to 70 dollars. 23 applicants receive compensation and back pay 5706.80 dollars. Extra travel pay 10 dollars. bonus 60 dollars. Liberty bonds 425 dollars traced. Insurance reinstated for 16 men. Clothing assistance for ex service men. Three tubercular cases sent to sanitariums. Numerous cases settled without full secretary notice and many awaiting government review. About ten men placed in vocational training. The piece also notes the death of the former Empress Eugenie of France in Madrid aged 80. The quotes about speech and living fast appear as unrelated aphorisms.
Madison reports John Robert Moore ill at his sister Addie Moore’s home. New baby James Eugene born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren J. Smith. Rev. W B Snyder to hold revival in Sweet Springs. Gilbert Kahn from Indianapolis visiting relatives. Southern Indiana florists meet in the city with lunch at Hoel Jefferson. Lancaster township to hold Sunday School Convention July 18 at 2 PM. Mrs. McKeand and daughter and friends return from Indianapolis trip. Minnie Record’s remains prepared for burial and sent to Aurora. Tevis funeral held at Brooksburg Methodist Church with burial in Brooksburg cemetery. Kent Grange reorganization planned with meetings July 19. Judge Griffith extends circuit court term. judgments issued in Tire Co. v Jones and Graham Co. v Gabel. quiet title cases decided. Yunker v DeArmand compromise. Rosa Wagner named executrix of Anna Wagner estate. Court adjourns to October term.
George McKay died last Friday night after being struck by a car in Santa Anna California. His body was sent by express to Madison and is due to arrive Thursday or Friday for burial at Morris Chapel. His son Huey McKay received the telegram from brother William McKay confirming the shipment. The coroner in Santa Anna ruled the death accidental. McKay had left Madison a month earlier seeking health benefits in California.
Eight Madison youths appointed by Mayor White head to Indianapolis for entrance exams before sailing to Great Lakes for six weeks of naval training. Government covers most costs. trainees receive $33 monthly plus uniforms, meals, and lodging. Participants include Samuel Colgate, Sidney Cofield, Nathan Hirst, Cooper Schlereth, Howard Schndt, Grant Patterson, Clifford Potter, and George Burkhart.
Portland Ind July 12 Jacob Reif seventy five of Lawrenceburg Ind an internal revenue agent from the Indianapolis office died at County Hospital after being struck by an automobile at the Main street crossing of the G E I railway The car sped away three witnesses could not identify the driver Reif was knocked down dragged and later died The authorities investigate a report he tried to stop the machine to search it for contraband and that he was run down He was unmarried and lived with his mother in Lawrenceburg.
American Legion reports 21 new posts and 12 new auxiliary units this week. National totals reach 9,544 posts and 1,113 auxiliary units with Indiana adding 1 post and 1 auxiliary unit boosting its counts to 2,500,099 and 299 posts and 42 auxiliaries. New York leads departments with 932 posts and overall enrollment surpasses 2.5 million.
The first Rainbow Division reunion opens in Birmingham Alabama with thousands of veterans and visitors present. City and state officials welcome attendees and two bronze tablets honoring war dead are unveiled. Madison and Jefferson counties each supplied ten men to the Rainbow Division. Prehistoric remains are found in Sardinia.
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