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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1920

Page

4

Democrats and Roosevelt rally in fi nell convention analysis

The piece weighs Cox against Roosevelt as Democratic contenders and praises Roosevelts vigor and Navy service while condemning Republicans. It argues Coxs conservative yet progressive stance and endorses a ticket pairing Cox with a strong Roosevelt platform to appeal to independents and voters wary of party rigidness.

Finell Sethias Cox Naedle Forest I Aelley Sam Berchaw Cox Dias Dome Bibel Jppocaten Spr Franklin de Roosevelt Navy Cos

Funeral for Maj Gen William C Gorgas at St Pauls Cathedral

Major General Gordon will be accorded full military honors at the funeral for Maj Gen William C Gorgas former surgeon general of the United States who died yesterday The service will be held Friday noon at St Pauls Cathedral Attending will be representatives of King George and the royal family as well as British and American armies and navies and a delegation from the Royal Society of Medicine Arrangements are being made by that society

London William C. Gorgas United States St. Paul's Cathedral Kong George Reyaltemay Royale Society of Medien

Baby Rescued From Well In Coal City Scene

A one year old girl fell through a movable well cover in Hymeta while visiting the Free home. A boy lowered by rope rescued the child, who suffered a bruise on an arm but was saved from drowning. Parents Mo and Mrs Morris were visiting J W Free.

Coal City Ind J. W. Free W. EL. Morris

Columbus Poultry Dealer Arrested for Embezzlement

Carl Marsh of Columbus, a poultry dealer, was arrested and bond set after an Indianapolis firm accused him of misappropriating $4,000 given to buy poultry last March. Marsh reportedly has made good the $4,000. without repayment, local dealers in Columbus and Dupont faced losses of $750 each.

Carl Marsh Columbus Indianapolis Marsh Dupont North Vernon Sun

Prohibition Ticket May Be Field This Fall

Madison reports indicate a Prohibition National Committee chairman says a prohibition ticket could enter the fall race. The item notes summer illnesses and various local movements as people travel and attend events across Kentucky and Indiana.

Prohibition Prohibition National Committee

Mrs Charles A Bowman Dies After Illness in Madison

Mrs Charles A Bowman died at 1 30 p m in King's Daughters hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. She had long battled diabetes and spent her life in Madison as a devoted mother and active church member. She leaves two sons Ford and William, a sister Mrs Fred Thomas, four brothers Willmin PL James E Iumer L and Harry C Creser, and her parents. William Bowman of Cincinnati arrived for the funeral period.

Charles A. Bowman King’s Daughters Hospital Bowman Julia Crozier Madison W. W. Crozier Ford Bowman Cincinnati William Bowman First Baptist Church

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim

A 100 reward promise for catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The copy states the medicine has 35 years of use and acts through the blood to heal mucous surfaces. It claims improved overall health after short use and urges readers to buy now. Testimonials offered, I. J. Cheney A Co., Toledo Ohio. Priced 75 cents at druggists.

Hall I. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Death of John Gaskill Rears Regret in Madison

John Gaskill died at 11 this morning at his West Third Street home after a brief illness. A 73 year old Alliance Ohio native and longtime Madison resident, he was a carpenter and respected citizen. He leaves a widow Minnie Tower, two children Mrs Dwyer and Louis Gaskill, two brothers Caleb and Edward, and a sister Ella Perry.

John Gaskill West Third Street Minnie Tower Dwyer Lawrenceburg Louis Gaskill St. Louis Caleb Gaskill Indianapolis Edward Gaskill Grayford Ella Perry Dupont

Death of Charles Walkenhorst Hunter's Bottom farmer

Charles Walkenhorst a well known Hunter's Bottom farmer in Trimble County Kentucky died at 2 30 am from tuberculosis following influenza season final rites at the Lutheran church in Hunter's Bottom Sunday at 10 with Rev B Arends conducting He is survived by a widow three daughters a sister and a brother in Germany The funeral will be held Sunday.

Charles Henry Curtis Marshall Thomas Porter Covington Miton Mer. Louis Porter North Madison Morton Vaughn Morris Chapel Church Cemetery Charles Walkenhorst Hunter's Bottom Trimble County Germany Carl Boully Lena Katie Walkenhorst Fred Meier Indiana Henry Walkenhorst Hunter’s Bottom Rev. B. Arends

Indiana Prepares Tax Legislation for Special Legislature Session

Officials in Indianapolis push rapid preparations for a special session to tackle the tax muddle. Governor says session won’t be delayed as administration bills and printer drafts cover election law changes, voter logistics, precinct adjustments, clerk duties, and updated tax, road, and depository statutes.

Indianapolis Indiana Election Board Circuit Court Barrett Law

Wasted energy of the sun

A discussion on the vast energy radiated by the sun that reaches space. Sir Oliver Lodge cites a view that Earth has used only a tiny fraction of solar output and that space remains near absolute zero despite ongoing radiation from countless stars.

Oliver Lodge Scientific American Globe

Names and places reveal ancient human history

The article traces how early names show who lived where by describing terrain and ownership. It notes Celtic roots in England’s mountains and rivers, the pattern of adding ton or ham to holder names, and how descriptors survive in place names like Starvacre. It also mentions New York hospital admissions and historical coinage and cholera inoculation dates.

England Wieter Starvacre

Tent life at Bascombs draws city dwellers to river tents

Gwen arrives at a remote farm to visit the Bascombs who run a lake tent colony. Local talk centers on seven army tents and newer shacks, while Gwen navigates fatigue boredom and mystery around Pow and camp life as she awaits news from New York contacts.

Gwen Mrs. Biscomb Alma New York Odo Bascombs Drew

Tent Mixup at White River Tent Colony

Gwen confronts a tent switch at a rural camp where a mistaken occupant uses her tent. Mr Bascomb resolves the error by morning and Gwen returns for noon meals with the crowd at the male house, the mix up easing as new boarders settle in.

Gus Dean Tad Das Guen Bennie Garen Gwen Bascome Wales

Not Harmed by City Life

An article discusses a university study comparing city and country youths in military selection tests. It notes percentages of acceptances, implications for agricultural and civic life, and argues environment influences perceived fitness and traits. It highlights broader questions about civilization and upbringing.

Megutrs Bey Fejoe Hess Cing Bay

Cultivate Memory and Identity Through Remembrance

The text argues that identity and life quality hinge on memory and recollection. It asserts that experiences form personality, and memory bears the burden of knowledge, noting brains can handle duties if given a fair chance and memories remain clear and accurate.

Handicap of the Gold Spoon

A reflection on life chances contrasts the spoiled child born with wealth to the enterprising youth who earns success through competition. The piece, attributed to Charles Grant Miller in the Christian Herald, argues real advantage comes from effort and drive rather than inherited wealth.

Hfe Ife Lfe Charles Grant Miller The Christian Herald

Directors to Elect Seven at Madison Company Meeting

Notice states that between two and four in the afternoon on the stated day a meeting will be held in the directors' room at the company's building to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to transact other proper business. H L Lyon secretary Madison Indiana July 1 1920.

Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Company H L. Lyon Sec Madison Ind

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