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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
3
The column lists passengers, train departures, and telegrams about residents traveling to Danville Pittsburgh Jackson and Cincinnati. It notes license issuance for Z Mietin Mann and Cath erie Kunkel and reports a Tom Thumb wedding plan. Spreading rails delayed trains. estate matters and guardianship actions are recorded for William F. Spillman heirs.
The remains of Mrs. Hugh Baird died in Indianapolis Monday arrived by last night’s train and were taken to the Shockley home where funeral services were held at 1 PM conducted by Rev. J J Parsons of Indianapolis and Rev. Seburn of North Madison. Interment followed at Springdale cemetery with relatives acting as pallbearers. Mrs. Baird, formerly Miss Nellie Hammel, was a resident of this city.
Mr. Fred Real of Pleasant Ridge reported his Ford stolen from Main street while he visited the city. After an all night search by Sheriff Dihammer and police, the car was recovered on North Jefferson street near the Michigan road. Authorities believe local boys took it for a joy ride.
Miss Barbara Moore and Mr Edward Griffin, a popular young couple, were quietly married last Saturday evening at St Michael's parish house. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Moore and the groom the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Griffin. They will reside in Madison and friends extend congratulations.
Private Albert F. Geyman of Madison is cited for expert rifleman in the U S Marine Corps after hitting bulls eyes from multiple positions. He enlisted July 25, 1916 in Indianapolis and is stationed aboard the U S S Utah. Marines excelled in Caldwell national rifle matches last summer and select riflemen for Antwerp Olympics and Camp Perry trials next August.
The fragment describes trade signs and industry spots in a street scene with ads for enterprises, a telecommunication post, and the blacksmiths shop. It notes a woodenPodian seat, a boot maker, livery stable entries, and other storefront details.
An off prospector found scum under a farm stream to be petroleum in a sealed vein, making the land an unexpected oil source after the farmer’s death. The report notes the discovery near a creek feeding a remote estate. Mrs. Ernest White traveled from Dayton to visit her sister Mrs. Henry Meyer, while Mr. Forrest Hancock left Bedford for Toledo to visit his brother William Hancock.
Local items list residents visiting relatives and traveling for summer. Mrs. Kasper returned from Indianapolis. Franklin and Mrs. Weber head to Louisville for vacations. James Caplinger, now in Miami, visits Madison. Kate Niesse returns from Los Angeles. Marcus Spicer leaves King’s Daughters Hospital after surgery. Nancy McKay visits Cincinnati en route home. Agnes Hardin departs for Louisville. the Lowery family returns from Cross Plains. Mrs. Davis and Catherine arrive from Windfall for a relative’s death. Agnes Brown and Al Dugan visit Madison friends. Hardoun and Moore seek marriages. Mrs. McNutt undergoes hospital surgery. Mrs. Merrett Pastor improves after treatment. Miss Sweat and Loretta Amos plan summer in Reno Tell City.
The Current Events Club closed its year with a banquet at the Lanier Mansion overlooking the Ohio River. Guests enjoyed a 6:30 p.m. dinner, riverboat lights, and activities from a spelling school to the dance Ye Olden Time. The club highlighted women’s work, music, art, and civic efforts, including an Indiana artists art exhibit and charitable donations to the Juliette W. Straits memorial and Armenian orphans.
General Obregon urges immediate appointment to the Mexican Supreme Court to lead the inquiry into former President Carranza's death. Francisco Gonzales and Manuel Amaya, ex Carranza officials, have been arrested, according to State Department advices.
Angus McLean testifies before the Senate Committee on pre-convention campaign spending saying McAdoo is neither an active nor receptive candidate for the presidency but could not refuse if the Democratic nomination were forced upon him.
Washington May 28 Bituminous coal owners made 500 million in war time profits. Jo Jett Lauck consulting economist of the Railroad Brotherhood testified in a preliminary survey of the coal industry submitted to the Railroad Labor Board. He said every family and the United States paid $25 to the war effort through coal prices.
Washington action ends the state of war with Gerteiny as a two thirds vote fails to override the President's veto for the Bnox peace measure. Lula Luckett obtains a divorce from Walter Luckett amid cruel treatment claims. Real estate and estate matters involve James Tilley and William F. Spillman cases with administrator appointments and final settlements.
Friends in Madison report the death of Frederick Heck at his Indianapolis home on Wednesday afternoon. A former Madisonian and printer by trade, he worked in the local office before moving to Indianapolis about fifteen years ago. He was about 35, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Heck, survived by his mother and three sisters in Indianapolis. The funeral is set for 9 AM tomorrow at St. Anthony's Church, with interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. Also noted is Miss Louise McLaughlin’s successful operation in Cincinnati, daughter of Mrs. Kate McLaughlin, with hopes for restored eyesight.
A fragmented clipping mentions a second mission linked to the Philippines. The text references people and events but is too garbled to confirm names, dates, or outcomes.
A health note urges avoiding crowds to curb flu spread. It extols cleanliness, water intake, sleep, and a simple home remedy using Arcine spray to soothe catarrh and colds. The recommendation cites a Kentucky doctor and promotes over the counter Arcine in three quarters of an ounce per pint preparation.
Washington May 28 The testimony that Bernard Baruch proposed to give ten million to the Democratic presidential campaign if the committee would aid Palmer and back McAdoo sparked a sensation at the Senate subcommittee investigation into campaign expenditures Louis Lang reporter for the New York American testified his attention was drawn to Baruchs offer to JW Jamieson Assistant Treasurer of the Committee Lang corroborated the story from other committeemen Baruch will be recalled to testify in this expectation.
Washington May 28 supporters of the Plumb plan movement will be summoned before the committee investigating campaign expenditures to disclose funding for their propaganda. Senator Kenyon announced the committee will thoroughly trace the money behind the Plumb plan to identify its backers.
The McNary sugar bill includes an embargo on sugar exports. The Senate Agriculture Committee reported it favorably by a six to three vote. The measure aims to reduce the high cost of sugar.
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