Madison Daily Briefs and Notices July 21 1921
Madison Indiana brief items include births and weddings. A son Glenn Joseph to Mr and Mrs Joe Kidmore born July 2. Mrs Emma Gans Butler dies in Oxford. Henry Underwood funeral at home, then Versailles burial. Lawrence Wells fined 50 dollars for bootlegging. Funeral for Mrs Nancy A Jones. Death of James Lanier Cravens at 72 in Pittsburgh. Funeral from his sister’s home in Madison tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Judking
Hartford City
Glenn Joseph
Joel Kidmore
Lawrence Wells
White
Dilhammer
Emma Gans Butler
James Butler
Oxford
Madison
Rushville
Ind
George Oglesby
Cincinnati
Henry Underwood
West Main Street
Versailles
W. R. Davidson
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
James Lanier Cravens
Charles Cravens
Primitive lamps and early American designs
The article describes early Betty lamps used in America dating to the first Pilgrims. Some lamps were forged while others were brass castings, with flat tops and bottoms. Wick support consisted of a crude bar attached to the inside bottom, holding the wick.
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America
Wins Prix d’ Rome Award at T Rome Event
The report notes a competition win titled Prix d Rome awarded in Rome for a designer or artist. Details mention the event location and the accolade, highlighting the achievement within the artistic community.
Voyage Begins as Steamship Sets Four Month Brooklyn Cruise
A passenger liner departs from near the Brooklyn Bridge for a four months voyage. The ship sails under the historic span as it embarks on its announced cruise itinerary with passengers aboard and planned ports of call.
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New York
I O O F Install Officers in Monroe Lodge
Monroe Lodge No. 2 I O O F installed officers last night led by Past Grand C N Adler with N G Jesse Hall as chief. New officers include V G Matt Risk R G Nathan Wallace Warden Phillip S Cole Conductor Clarence Stuart RS N G Lute James L S N G T G Francisco RIS V G E O Muncie SN VG Fred H Phillips Chaplain D Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Lodge
No. 2
C.N. Adler
N. G
Jesse Hall
V. G
Matt, Risk
R. G
Nathan Wallace
Phillip S. Cole
Clarence Stuart
Lute James
T. G. Francisco
E. 0
Muncie
Fred H. Phillips
D. Reed
Grebe
Lunatic Exposes Corpse in Church Scare Ends in Death
Warsi correspondent reports a bizarre incident at Vilna where a man impersonated a corpse to frighten mourners. The ruse ends with the bearer dying from fright as panic erupts and investigators search for the truth behind the staged coffin and scattered remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miodraian
Vilna
Warsi
London
Dsity
Hovgl
Agatop Tate
Bos Cenafe
Ted Praterhe
Madison area notes travelers visitors and local court actions
Madison and vicinity report several residents traveling visiting relatives in Pittsburgh Indianapolis Janesville Chicago and Detroit. Local legal matters include judge appointments probate wills divorce cases and a foreclosure suit plus a breach of marriage contract complaint filed in circuit court.
Death of Miss Mary Lipps After Prolonged Illness
Miss Mary R Lipps died at 3:45 AM at the home of her niece Mrs Adam Schmitt on North Walnut Street after a four year and a half illness. Born October 8 1853 in Reading Ohio she came to Jefferson County at age twelve and later lived in Madison with the Hoffstadt family for forty five years. She was a longtime Saint Michael Church member and is survived by sister Mrs T Webhrling Indianapolis brother Mr John Lipps Jefferson County and numerous nephews and nieces.
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Dorsey & Kimmel
Masonic Temple
John Pohlman
Alfred Adams
West Main Street
Wm. E. Ogle Real Estate and Insurance Agency
Adams
Robert Glass
Broadway
Kentucky Beach
Madison
North Walnut Street
Fred Watts
Third Street
Watts
Howard Powell
Indianapolis
Mary Lanier Powell
Emmett O'Neal
San Diego
California
Miss Graham
Nathan Graham
Ms. O'Neal
Nancy A. Jones
Daniel Jones
Shulls
First Baptist Church
Everett McWilliams
Etta
Chicago
Mary Etta McWilliams
West Third Street
Harry W. Childs
Toledo
Ohio
Detroit
Flint
Michigan
L. B. Carroll
Jack Gillespie
Kokomo
Joseph DeRossette
East First Street
Trimble County
Joseph J. McKinney
Minneapolis
Minn
Ed McKinney
Janesville
Judson Schmidt
Judson
Brunswick
Schmidt
Harper’s Drug Store
Squire W. T. Harley
Madison Township
Mary R. Lipps
Adam Schmitt
North
Walnut Street
Reading
Jefferson County
Michael J. Hoffstadt
Miss Lipps
Schmitt
Saint Michael's Church
T. Webhrling
John Lipps
Unique Japanese Mask Telephone Covering
Reader readable fragments describe a unique Japanese mask used as a telephone cover. The garbled text mentions objects, poems, and a mix of names, hinting at a cultural artifact with unclear details and no clear event or date.
Indians Sell Deer Faction for Brides Leggings Amid Tradition
Fragmented text reports on Native customs where deer skins and wedding regalia play a role in brides exchanges. It mentions a warden negotiating with tribal leaders to curb deer harvesting on reserves and maintain rites tied to land and livelihood. The piece also notes Emperor William's unchanged routine after Victoria's death.
Hygienic Bedding Practices Promote Health and Sleep
A sun-bath at frequent intervals keeps bedding healthy and wholesome and daily airing of bed-clothes for at least two hours aids hygiene. Eiderdown quilts look attractive but woolen blankets are easier to wash and more sanitary for sleeping. Since a third of life is in the bedroom, a clean and airy environment supports refreshing sleep and health.
Madison Couple Wed in North Vernon Ceremony
Mr George C Geile and Miss Hat tie E Phibbs eloped to North Vernon for a morning wedding. They plan a lakeside honeymoon and will live on East Second Street Madison. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Phibbs and the groom is a prominent Madison businessman.
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George C. Geile
Hattie E. Phibbs
North Vernon
Madison
Herald
Geile
Quirks of Children's Minds in National Anthem Play
A correspondent notes our incomplete report on a girl who sang My country teases me followed by Arthur of liberty. He adds a second quote from a second child citing Surely the good Mrs. Murphy will follow me all the days of my life from Psalm 23.
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Arthur of Liberty
Idle minds breed vice warns 17th century moralist
A concise excerpt attributes moral decline to idle time quoting Jeremy Collier. The remark notes that people with nothing to do tire of their own company and suggests idleness opens the door to licentiousness.
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Jeremy Collier
New Pompeii Excavations Rewrite City’s Past Shape
Edward Robinson of the Metropolitan Museum reports dramatic finds at Pompeii showing two story houses with front balconies and wooden shutters, restored doors, and gardens. Professor Vitto ria Spinazzola leads modern digs along Strada dell Abbondanza to reveal original layouts, two story structures, and preserved frescoes, woodwork, and shop fronts.
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Pompeii
Edward Robinson
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Verde
Robinsey
Sry
Ino Otig
Mar Robinson
Hao
Naples
Vittoria Spinazzola
Spinazzola
France
Strada del Abbondanza
Spinuzzola
Spinazzela
Prof
Spinazzeta
University of Chicago Finds Mysterious Student Absence
Wendell Barner of 6051 Elis Avenue Chicago, the only sea man at the university in short trousers, disappeared unseen all quarter. He had left an Indiana school at 34, stayed off from school a year, and joined Cleveland University’s art school last April. He has not fixed his future work, his first interest is in designing long trains.
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University of Chicago
Wendell Barner
Elis Avenue
Chicago
University
Indiana
University of Clcave
Eve
Ife
DO NOT EAT RATTLERS Doctor Denies King Snakes Hunt
Doctor Bryant refutes the claim that king snakes hunt rattlesnakes. He notes king snakes eat other snakes but do not deliberately pursue rattlers, while Yosemite guides describe the reptile with vibrant color bands and historic snake tales from gold rush days.
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Doctor Bryant
Yosemite National Park
Arizona
Fishermen Row 120 Miles After Fog Separation
Alf Doucette and Emile Mulse, fishermen, rowed 120 miles in an open boat after a fog separation from their schooner. They finally reached Gabarus, Australia, as the schooner searched for days and returned to Sidney with its flag at half mast.
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Alf Doucette
Emile Mulse
Gabarus
Australia
Sidney
Husband and wife drive 1000 miles for special shoes
Mrs J Cockerill requires special footwear so she and her husband traveled from Eureka Nevada to Grand Junction Colorado. The trip and shoes cost about 250.
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J. ©. Cockerill
Eureka
Nev
Grand Junction
Colo
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Harry Robinson
Eliza Robinson
Silas E. Simmons
William J. Henley, Jr
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