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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1918

Page

2

Local social notes from Madison July 25 1918

Madison Wisconsin notices report visits from Fred Rauschenberger of Nashville to his mother Mrs Anna Rauschenberger. Mrs Gam S Taylor returns from Indianapolis to visit John S Taylor. Mrs Robert F E McKenna and daughter depart for Chile to visit relatives. Aaron Lilly of Switzerland County earns license to marry Annie Sherman. Mrs George Bradford Harr notes her husband arrived safely overseas.

Fred Rauschenberger Nashville, Tenn Anna Rauchenberger East Street Gam S. Taylor Indianapolis John S. Taylor Robert FE. McKenna Chilecothe Ohio Aaron Lilly Switzerland County Annie Sherman Prenitt George Bradford Harr East First Street John Dixon Cleveland George FE Patton William BE. Patton

Court News Highlights Faulty Divorce and Custody Rulings

In circuit court Goldie Turner and Aileen King were granted divorces with custody of children in cross complaint and separate actions. A Lexington bank case ended with a special finding and judgment for the bank against Me cuted Storen trustee. Noble C Hays gave notice of appeal. A wedding near Legauntn joined Ophelia Elizabeth Sethaitter and Rudus Ashby with brief attendance. Dr. Frederick Deenny learned he has been promoted to First Lieutenant in the Marine Corps, awaiting final orders.

Goldie Turner Caviile Turner HE de Zearing Puamitil Harry Lemen Aileen King Thas Dade Coilith Tiadun Griffith Lexington Bank Storen Pexiggies Township Scott County Beard Out Mpnayer Ofertas Oe Tourney Noble C. Hays Scottsburg Troffitt atSsonwell U.S. Fidelity A Guiaranty Co Baltimore Mdo Sufety T. Be Bear P. EB. Bear Harry L. Henry Portia Henry Griffith Biidiy Frederick. Deenny McCain Washington, D. C Denuig Toti The Herald Denny

Leo Yunker Enters Officers Training Camp

Private Leo Yunker, among Jefferson county volunteers sent to Fort Snelling Irvin, informed his father Gus Yunker that he is en route to Georgia to enter an officers training camp. He was the sole selected from 300 and one of 28 chosen from 3,000, with friends predicting a commission.

Gus Yunker Cincinnati Leo Yunker Jefferson County Fort Snelling Irvin Georgia Leo

Local nickname lore sparks debate among townsfolk

In a brief note, residents discuss how some men embrace the nickname iors, while others reject it, reflecting varying attitudes toward informal labels in the community.

Iors

Funeral for Fred J Hall With Military Honors

Fred J Hall of Ambu lance Company 152 died at Camp Shelby and was buried in Kent with military honors. Rev J M Cooper officiated as Corporal Donald D Hobbs described him as a loyal soldier and Christian. Hall, a Paylor University student, had prepared for a life of service and enlisted April last year with classmates.

Fred J. Hal Ambulance Co Camp Shelby Kent Corp Hobbs Paylor University Upland Ind Sountry Eaoin Armbulance Company 142 Taoadetter Miss Flatt Moe Church Hattiesburg Youny Hall Hind

Tragic Death Of Young Daughter At Home

The obituary reports the death of a young girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Soeder, at seven weeks after a violent attack of illness. She died at home in the care of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Schooberatt on Ryder's Way. The bereaved family and friends extend sympathy as funeral services were held at Ryker's.

Satoopinge Thor Minnie Wulf Cragmont Columbus Ind Schneider W. T. Reed Dana W. T. Thafley Vafley

Death of James Lemon in Ripley County

Mr Joseuh Massing arrives from Darviide QL after the death of James Lemon of Ripley County. Lemon served as caretaker of the Dufiramacy for the poor in Ripley County and assisted Massing in duties there. He was a well known, highly respected citizen with many mourners.

Joseuh Massing Darviide Bem Mrames Lemon Rinley County Mrr Lemon Kinley Lemon Ripley County Massing

Registrants Qualified by Local Conscription Board

The local conscription board examined and qualified several registrants today. James Ko Weber, Jesse be. Kisk, Carbil Grossman, Earl Edward Douglas Class B, Frederick Howard Kloppfer, Peter Paul Stephanus, Herman Jenkins, Charles W. Schroeder of the city were referred to the advisory board.

James Ko Weber Jesse Be. Kisk Carbil Grossman Earl Edward Douglas Frederick Howard Kloppfer Peter Paul Stephanus Herman Jenkins Charles W. Schroeder City

Local notices and obituaries from Madison July events

July 22 Madison notices report travels of John Dixon to Cleveland and relatives welcoming servicemen overseas. Induction and exemption updates move through local boards. Obituaries include Minnie Wulf and Anna Kauffman with funeral plans pending relatives. Wayne County residents among state notices and civil filings.

Snow Scene and Burroughs Echoes on Winter Landscape

Vivid, old style reflection on snow covered fields and cattle awaiting fodder. The writer notes hills, fences buried under drifts, distant fox calls, and a scene blending art with nature as winter deepens. Reflects John Burroughs style and imagines the rugged landscape.

Sututuer John Burroughs

Little Known of Shooting Stars and Their Origin

The article discusses early ideas on shooting stars, noting a 1875 hypothesis that meteorites originate from shattered planetary bodies due to volcanic explosions. It explains swarms crossing Earth’s orbit by a defined law and mentions Arizona meteorite finds. It ends with a humorous remark about people keeping late hours.

Lotyu Laanan Ty Arizona Popular Science Monthly

Official Food News Reports Indiana Actions On Sugar Flour and Prices

Federal Food Administrator for Indiana explains displays of cake and pies will not use extra sugar or flour. Fair judges to award by compliance with food regulations. Fruits and vegetables for war displayed by federal representatives. S17 Merchants Bank building becomes new baking division quarters in Indianapolis. Farmers urged to sow rye next season as wheat flour substitute scarce. Books distributed to record wheat threshed yields acreage and price. Government to study wheat margins and pork prices with price guarantees discussed. Milk prices adjusted with bottled dairy products pricing and conservation measures. Citizens urged to cooperate with price adjustment committees and avoid whipping cream use.

County Falra Indiana Department of Agricullture Hoohka Morpom Cipeuét Ceort Darvest Thik Mper Maris St Bottling Representative Citizen Committee Marion

Visitors and departures noted across Madison area

Miss Elizabeth Kasper visits Indianapolis friends while Edith Sauer travels from Indianapolis for kin. Fort Wayne Mrs. Browning returns from Greaty Kentucky. Culbertson leaves for Weavil North Dakota to join Hercules Powder Company as chemist. Several locals travel, visit, or join military service, including Earl Buchanan to Fort Riley and Charles Whittaker overseas. Funeral for William Stephan held at Michigan Road home. interment Fairmount.

Elizabeth Kasper Indianapolis Edith Sauer Tnedianapolis Theodore Browning Fort Wayne Gieaty Julian L.culbertson Vevay Weavil N. d Hercules Powder Company Harry George Helen Frances Franklin George Daily Ethel Warner Hanover Roud Ind Tyree Burke AL M. Taff Merle Dixon Paris Crossing Schofield William Stephan Michigan Road Bo Arends Fairmount Cemetery Fatter M. A. Kasper Youngstown Ohio Beatrice Kasper Herman Kasper

Baseball Scores From Yesterday

National League Pittsburgh defeated Boston 7 to 2. American League Chicago lost to Washington 2 to 3 while Detroit blanked Boston 14 to 0. Standings for the clubs are listed.

Pittsburgh Boston Chicago Washington Detroit New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Eae Ve St. Louis Cleveland Odd

Jail inspection finds Clark county prison insanitary and unsafe

Dr J N Hurty and officials from the State Board of Health and Public Health Service inspect the Clark county jail on a Thursday. They fail to locate Judge Fortune to obtain an order to seal and abandon the jail. Prisoners may be moved to New Albany with plans to transfer in August and a new rail line is urged. Miss Louwillie Kessler travels to Terre Haute to visit friends.

Clark County J. N. Hurty State Board of Health Frick Helwic Whittenberg United States Public Health Service W. Marshall Varble Hurty Judge Fortune New Albany Louwillie Kessler Ryker’s Ridge Terre Haute

Louisville man Michael Weiss 87 dies at home

Michael Weiss 87 died at his Louisville residence at 9 30 yesterday morning. Funeral services will be held at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon from 2850 Congress Street with interment at Cave Hill Cemetery. He was long known in Madison and had formerly resided there.

Michael Weiss Louisville Congress Street Cave Hill Cemetery Madison

Best Medium in the County for War Ads

A garbled note asserts a local paper is the best medium in the county for war advertisements. The text also includes a misspelled name or phrase CHAT FENGERPULED without clear context.

How Cold Affects Sounds and Seasonal Differences Noted

A close observer describes how sounds and water change with cold and warm months. Wind, water, and birdsong vary by season, with soft sounds in spring and loud roars in cold weather, plus remarks on foliage and telegraph wires. A second note warns soldiers at Camp Taylor about courtesy and passes.

St. Louis Globe Democrat

Engine for Sale by Richmond Baking Co

Engine for sale from the Richmond Baking Co plant. A Sinker Davis 12x16 piston valve engine, latest model. Contact Richmond Baking Co Richmond for details and price.

Richmond Baking Co Davis Richmond

Madison Woman Praises Dean's Kidney Pills In Ad

Mrs Nan Oakley of 4th8 N Walnut street endorses Dean's Kidney Pills from Harper's Drug Store. She says weak kidneys caused back pain headaches and dizzy spells and the pills strengthened her back and restored kidney function. Price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY ads.

Nan Oakley Walnut Street Dean Harper's Drug Store Oakley Foster-Milburn Co., Props Buffalo N.Y Adv

The Great Cable Solo Player A Piano for All

An advertisement touts a piano that plays exactly as a great artist would with simple operation. It claims a child or expert can get maximum music from this noncentral instrument and invites readers to see and hear it in person.

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