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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1921

Page

3

Local notes on births travel and visits across Madison

Madison July 19 notices report a newborn daughter Maxine Lorine to Mr and Mrs Barney Long on Main Street. Numerous residents travel or visit relatives from Indianapolis to Greenwood and Columbus. A skin graft on Doris Glore and a hospital update for Mrs Harvey J Zearing are noted. Elizabeth Thomas, a longtime resident, died at 701 North Elm Street. funeral scheduled for 2 pm tomorrow at Springdale cemetery.

Barney Long Wes Main Street Maxine Lorine Marie Mock Indianapolis Mat Smith Cragmont Street Hf. Hi. Potter Columbus William McClelland Logansport Wm Bennett Clyde Miller Frank Timmons Lillian Louisville Barbara Lena Weber North Jefferson Street E. M. Pogue Saluda Township Greenwood Monica Esther Taylor Charleston W.va Jas. Taylor West Second Street James Hudson Leonard Bedford Ind Robert H. Wood Ryker's Ridge Kalamazo Mich Eva Smith Louis O'Banion North Elm Street Leff Martin Finnegan Harold Mary Louise Frank Schafer Schafer Graham Road W. H. Tull Pauline Hanover Alberta Canada James Imel Fern Charles Fewell Cincinnati Mr. Roth Mammoth Cave Doris Glore Valley City King’s Daughters’ Hospital Denny Elizabeth Thomas Kentucky Springdale Cemetery

Japan Will Accept Harding Disarmament Invite

Tokio reports Japan will unqualifiedly accept the Harding disarmament conference invitation and will not seek further inquiries before acceptance after the Cabinet meeting. Homing pigeons travel at about seventy miles an hour.

Harding Tokio Japan Washington

Farmers Faults and Solutions Urged by Shapiro

New York July 19 Joseph Shapiro California economist addressed county agents of the farm bureau federation of New York. He urged cooperative distribution and merchandising and to organize selling advertise and inform the public apples and potatoes are coming Buy now in quantity to lower costs. He argued retailers should focus on volume rather than margin to ensure face prices for farmers and consumers.

New York Joseph Shapiro California Farm Bureau Federation of Shapiro

Missing Scottsburg Woman Found Hiding in Closet

Agnes Smith wife of harness maker Miley E. Smith vanished Saturday night after 9 to 10 oclock searches led to a posse effort. After 49 hours of searching bloodhounds and citizens scoured Scott county, she was found at her home in a closet at 9 pm wearing a blue and brown checkered gingham dress. Ill health and heat are blamed for possible mental imbalance.

The Herald Scottsburg Ind Agnes Smith Miley E. Smith M. L. Hughbanks Farmers Investment and Loan Company Bedford Austin

Indian custom followed in David Lloyd’s burial scene

Old Indian custom required burying the deceased with personal belongings. David Lloyd, aged 65 and once an Indian fighter, requested this ritual. His casket held a razor, shoe polish, scissors, soap, letters, knife, spectacles, knife sharpener, shoes, clothes, gloves, and a running clock set to 2:08 AM. A suitcase remained outside, placed in a rough box beside the coffin.

David Lloyd

French Medal Awards Honor Damaged Xray Doctors

The Carnegie Foundation chaired commission awards gold medals to Dr. Charles Infroit posthumously for X ray injuries and to Dr. Leray. Dr. Vaillant head of Salpetriere radiography lab receives 50,000 francs. all three suffered severe X ray research injuries and deaths.

France Carnegie Foundation Loubet Charles Infroit Adolph Leray Vaillant Salpetriere Radiograph Laboratory Infroit Dr. Leray

Girl Held as Bigamist in New York Case

Florence Cobleigh of New York city described as eighteen and pretty is held as an alleged bigamist. Otto Berringer, twenty three, says he married her last April and learned she was already married and had not obtained a divorce.

Florence Cobleigh New York City Otto Berringer

Prominent Sharon Businessman Kidnapped

Thomas Randolph, a prominent Sharon business man, is held by kidnappers in Youngston Ohio who demand $50,000 and threaten his life if not paid.

Sharon Penn Thomas Randolph Young Sharon Youngston Ohio Randolph

U.S. Begins Talks With Germany On Restoring Relations

The administration announced at the White House that negotiations for renewing diplomatic ties with Germany have begun. Ellis Loring Diesel, the American commissioner in Berlin, has been conducting informal talks with the German foreign office toward formal peace time relations.

Washington Germany White House Ellis Loring Diesel Berlin

Smoot Sweet Bill Favored by Finance Committee in Senate

The Smoot Sweet bill for an Independent Federal Veterans Aid Bureau was favorably reported to the Senate by the Finance Committee. It reorganizes the War Risk Insurance Bureau, vocational training board, and public health service, with sweeping changes to the House version. It notes that nearly every Japanese follows the trade of his father.

Washington Federal Veterans’ Aid Bureau Senate Finance Committee War Risk Insurance Bureau Vocational Training Board Public Health Service House

Washington hears charges over Bergdoll ransom attempt

Mrs Emma Bergdoll testified before the house committee that men allegedly in "higher up" positions tried to extort 100000 dollars from her while Grover Bergdoll, the millionaire slacker, was in Germany. She named Captain Campbell of Governor's Island and said the money would go to higherups.

Washington Emma Bergdoll Grover Bergdoll Slacker Germany Loase Bergdoll Sherburne Campbell Islan Bruce Campbell Grover

Senate to Send Rep to Disarmament Conference

The White House announced the Senate will have a representative on the American delegation to President Harding's disarmament conference. Samuel Gompers urged representation on a later date, a request under serious consideration by the President.

Washington Senate Harding White House Samuel Gompersleis

Wilson Warns Britain On Debt Cancellation Demand

President Wilson wrote Premier Lloyd George in October that Congress or public opinion in the United States will unlikely permit canceling any part of Britain's wartime debt to the United States to induce Britain to remit debts of Britain France or other Allies. The message reveals U.S. stance on war debts and Allied financial settlements.

Washington Wilson Lloyd George Great Britain Congress United States Britain France

United States States Its Stance Ahead of Disarmament Conference

Washington reports that Secretary Hughes has clearly communicated U S attitudes to Japan through informal talks with Ambassador Shidehara and via official communications in preparation for the forthcoming disarmament conference.

Washington Japan United States Hughes Shidehara

Kaber Wife Found Guilty of Murder in First Degree

Catherine Eva Kaber was found guilty of first degree murder as the mastermind of her husband Daniel Kraber’s killing. The twelve judges recommended mercy in sentencing.

Mercy Cleveland Catherine Eva Kaber Daniel Kraber

Million Dollar Blaze at Linden Asphalt Plant Explosion

A massive explosion at an asphalt plant in Linden New Jersey caused a million dollars in damage. Burning oil and asphalt sprawled into Staten Island Sound as firefighters battled the blaze.

New Jersey New York Linden Staten Island Sound

Zearing files as Democratic mayoral candidate in city primary

Attorney Harvey J. Zearing filed with City Clerk George F. Harper his declaration as a candidate for Mayor on the Democratic ticket for the August 23 city primary. He is the first to file under the new primary law as candidates must file by July 23, 30 days before the primary.

Harvey J. Zearing George F. Harper Mr. Zearing

Remembering Catherine Goines Day the Oakland County Pioneer

Catherine Goines born August 10 1838 in Gal latin county united with Wesley Day in 1853 and had eight children four living She died June 23 1921 leaving husband children and grandchildren A Baptist since 1876 she stood as a cheerful faithful Christian after bedfastness Rev John T Stallings led a brief home funeral and she rests in Gap Hill cemetery Her son in law Michael Cavanaugh and many friends mourn her Carrollton News

Catherine Goines Gallatin County Wesley Day Baptist Church Oakley John T. Stallings Gap Hill Cemetery Carrollton Michael Cavanaugh

Mellish Buys Elm Street Residence from Mrs Smith

Mr. E. J. Scott sold the corner residence at First and Elm to Mr. Charles B. Mellish for private consideration. Mr. and Mrs. Mellish plan moving into the new home soon.

E. J. Scott First and Elm Streets A. B. Smith Charles B.mellish

Ice Shortage Prompts Madison Ice Ration Plea

Heat drives Madison ice demand as Pearl Packing Company limits sales to conserve supply. Production capacity stands at 26 tons daily while consumption has surged to about 40 tons over four to five weeks. Company ceases outside trade, urges reduced daily use. if heat persists, prices may rise beyond local levels.

Madison Pearl Packing Company Gus Yunker The Herald Pear Packing

Appeal Filed Against Peter Pelsor Road Bonds

A notice of appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners was filed in Smyrna township seeking a hearing against bond issuance for the Peter Pelsor road. The petition led by U. K. Officer includes about 75 taxpayers. the county awarded the contract to Denny & Horton for 18820 dollars for a three mile road. The appeal window is fifteen days after the award.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Peter Pelsor Smyrna Township U. K Denny & Horton

Good Ration To Feed Broilers for Market

Farmers in Jefferson county prepare broilers for market with a Purdue University blend of corn meal, shorts, oats, and buttermilk. Mix, sour 24 hours, feed twice daily, water optional in heat, grit every few days, and finish in about two weeks for best gains.

Jefferson County Purdue University

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