Local society notes and early-morning departures dated Madison
Miss Bessie Garber and Miss Anna Duncan depart by morning train for Indianapolis and Knightstown respectively. Dr. R. M. Funhouser resigns Cragmont and plans Evansville practice. Fred Cole and Inez Wall wed in Clark County court. Births and deaths noted, including Dario Resta’s 300 mile Indy win and injuries to Jacok LeCain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Garber
Indianapolis
Anna Duncan
Knightstown
George Tuder
Greensburys
Marshall Tuder
Kent Road
William Wells
F. P. Smith
Seymour
R. M. Funhouser
Cragmont
Evansville
Ind
Fred Cole
Inez Wall
Clark County
Court House
J. W. Turner
Edward Kirschner
Columbus
Kirschner
Carrie Lustig
Manville Red Men Host Ice Cream and Strawberry Social
Neighbors gathered for the annual ice cream and strawberry festival by the Manville Lodge of Red Men. The event featured the Young Mens Drill Team and Lyons quartette with performances, plus abundant refreshments on the first floor as the hall filled with praise for the lodge’s improving fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manville
Lyons Quartette
Pleasant Ridge
Mayme
Lottie
Bess Lyon
Ed. F. Lyon
Manville Lodge of
Red Men
Funeral for William Holwager in Madison
The remains of William Holwager, 46, who died in St Louis, arrived by train and were taken to his brother L. Pleaswa ger’s home at Third and Mulberry for a 3 PM funeral. Interment was at Springdale Cemetery. Rev Dehana Bear led services. Relatives from Indianapolis and Greencastle attended. Pallbearers listed: Win Lichlyter, Henry Owens, Sim Sauley, George Black, John Weithers, Amon Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Holwager
St. Louis
Mr. L
Feneral
Win. Lichlyter
Henry Owens
Sim Sauley
Georgve Black
John Weithers
Amon Owens
Jacob Howager
William Howager
Greencastle
E. A. Lower
Mrs. Lower
Indianapolis
Victor Holwager
William Holwager
Ira Young
Anna Johnson
Second Presbyterian Church
Frederick Hoffstadt
Elizabeth Hoffstadt
Jennie Wetherell
Beatrice Garlinghouse
Springdale Cemetery
Barnard
Charles Littell
Fayette
Iowa
Sallie Tower
John H. Waltz
Fayette University of Music
Marguerite
Waltz
Madison
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
Bel l s v i e w and Local Church Notes
Farmers busy planting corn and tobacco work. Mrs Risk lay ing foundations for a new dwelling and John Denny near completion of his house. Liberty church holds quarterly meeting June 3 at 2 pm with sermon by Pastor Levi Burnworth. Bible School June 4 at 9 30 and service at 10 45. Children’s Day program “Children’s Day in China” set 8 pm. Public invited. Yuan Shikai reported poisoned and in critical condition per Shanghai reports. About 100 oyster species classified by scientists. Britain’s army costs the government 1500 dollars per man yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Risk
John Denny
Liberty Church
Levi Burnworth
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Chinese Republic
Shanhai
Britain
Memorial Day Services in Madison Highlight Parade and Speeches
Memorial Day observances in Madison featured flowered graves, a flag-raising on the monument grounds by Captain Middleton with remarks by Ton. M. Garber and Hon. Cope. Following an Elks band led auto parade, Springdale cemetery program included G. A. R. exercises and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address read by Captain Middleton. Judge Remy was absent, replaced by Hon. A. M. Walla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Capt. Middleton
Ton. M. C. Garber
Hon
Cope
Frances Schofield
Elks Band
Springdale Cemetery
Remy
A. M. Wall
Tadianapolis
Engagement announced for Miss Genevieve Sears Lewis and Mr Edward Johnstone
Mrs. W i Lewis of Cincinnati announced at a luncheon the engagement of her daughter Genevieve Sears Lewis to Mr Edward Johnstone of Keokuk. The wedding is planned for autumn. Johnstone comes from a prominent Keokuk family with local business ties. Genevieve Lewis is well known in Keokuk society and is the niece of Mrs. J J Chapman. Capt George A Middleton of Chicago attended Memorial Day events before departing for California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. i. Lewis
Cincinnai
Ohio
Genevieve Sears Lewis
Edward Knox Johnsone
Johnstone
Keokuk
Miss Lewis
J. J. Chapman
Gate City
Mattie Brooks Lewis
Flo. Brooks
Madison
Court News Highlights From Madison Jurisdiction
State v Brid dle set for trial June 15 with Cotton and Roberts for the state Sulzer Bear for the defense Lemen v Leep attachment set for June 22 over a cow sale in Trimble County Ky. Bellamy v McKean foreclosure set for June 20 with Sulzer Bear firms and Bear. Nora Campbell granted divorce from Birney Campbell alimony settled privately. P F Bear and Sulzer Bear for plaintiff and defendant. Poynter shooting case plea of not guilty bond set at 100. King and Cronenberger arraigned in Columbus on delinquency charges released on 500 bonds each. Juvenile case police may yield additional arrests Judge Griffith yet to sentence the two girls. McKay Comley estate final settlement filed. Josephine Brown divorce from Robert Washington Brown life convict. Brooks v City damages set for June 26. Beach case before Industrial Board June 7 first appeal under new compensation law. Sylvia Wilt and Charlotte Force widows property settlements under 500 statute. Susan Albee guardianship report approved. Lil lie Sullivan divorce attachment against William Sullivan. George Stiver moved schoolhouse on Telegraph road to his farm in good repair. Manila deemed city without odors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Dewey Briddle
Cotton
E. 8. Roberts
Sulzer & Bear
Lemen
Leep
Trimble County
Maintiff
E. S. Roberts
James Poynter
Sulzer
Bear
Carl King
Clancy Cronenberger
Columbus
Nina Thomas
Helen Brown
Ralph Spaugh
Griffith
H. P. Cope
McKay-Comley
Josephine Brown
Robert Washington Brown
Brown
Michigan City
Matthew Beach
Industrial Board of Indiana
Court House
Beach
Madison Pearl
Sulzer & Bear and
Thos
B. McGregor
the Surety Co
Jefferson County
Sylvia Wilt
Charlotte
Thos. B. McGregor
Susan Albee
Guardian
Lillie Sullivan
William Sullivan
Madison Dispatches and Notices from June First
Madison daily notes many residents leaving for Indianapolis for visits or family. several attend funerals or attend political events. The piece covers lodge activities, church improvements, railroad employee uniform updates, and a FTC statement on work hours.
17 year old Philadelphia youth held in bicycle theft case
Clarence Vernon aged 17 from Philadelphia was arrested by Chief of Police Jenkins and Mayor Crozier and returned to Vevay on suspicion of stealing a Cleveland bicycle from Mr. Detraz. Detraz reported the missing wheel and Vernon claimed he did not know why he took it. The arrest involved a river pursuit and coordination with Sheriff Heady and Sheriff Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Vernon
Philadelphia
Jenkins
Crozier
Vevay
Monroe
Brooksburg Road
Mayor Crozier
Chief Jenkins
Thrilling Runaway In Front Of Eckert Store
Messrs John Feuerstein and Edward Eckert and the fine bay mare they owned caused a circular runaway yesterday evening. A harness break led to a frenzied bolting on the pavement in front of the Eckert store. Eckert was thrown. wheels passed over him but no serious injuries followed. The horse circled the electric light pole twice, narrowly missing Eckert again and also slipping past the showroom window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Feuerstein
Edward Eckert
Mr. Feuerstein
Eckert
Mr. Eckert
Death of Local Farmer John Denzer Near China
John Denzer a respected farmer was found dead in his barn near China. He had long suffered heart trouble. Born June 14, 1862 he lived all his life in the area. He married Nettie Layton last April 24 and survives. He belonged to St Anthony's Catholic church in China and was highly regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Denzer
China
Second Presbyterians elects new three member Board of Trustees
Congregation votes to form a three member Board of Trustees for 1916-17 selecting Fred Glass Richard Johnson and P N Kestner from six nominees. Ruling Elders Geo M Daily M D Wilson Geo D Demaree and Jos Nichols retained. Deacons Edward Mundt Thos Reed Harry Nichols Fred Crozier retained with Irwin Lodge fr A Himmel Henry Beatz and Geo Knox added. Miss Cordin Davis leaves for Indianapolis to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterians Church
Fred Glass
Richard Johnson
P. N. Kestner
Geo. M. Daily
M.D. Wilson
Geo D. Demaree
Jos. Nichols
Edward Mundt
Thos. Reed
Harry Nichols
Fred Crozier
Irwin Lodge
Fr. A. Himmel
Henry Beatz
Geo. C. Knox
State court actions include multiple divorces and guardianship
The record lists several proceedings: State v Albertus Dahlem on assault with intent to kill with not guilty plea. Carrie Sanders wins divorce from John Sanders. William Hartman wins divorce from Olivia Hartman. Lizzie Heid appointed guardian for Michael and John Heid. Theodore Smith guardianship report filed for Harry Grace and Cecil Smith. George Pheasant sues Neponsett Tribe lodge No 265 for over 432.50 unpaid sick and death benefits. Jesse Pheasant member of the lodge 1906–1915. Lyland I. Thomas divorces Raymond Thomas on default. attorney John McGregor appears for Mrs. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertus W. Dahlem
Carrie Sanders
John Sanders
Harry Lemen
William A. Hartman
Olivia L. Hartman
S .E. Leland
Lizzie Heid
Michael G. Heid
John McGregor
Theodore Smith
Harry N. Grace
Cecil Smith
Chauncey 8
Smith
HH. H. Cope
George W. Pheasant
Jesse Pheasant
Neponsett Tribe of Red Men
No. 265
Volga
Ind
Francisco
W. H. Lyle
Lyland I. Thomas
Raymond Thomas
Thomas
Dr Waite Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair
New York reports Dr. Arthur Waite received a death sentence with an unflinching defense. He was slated to die in the electric chair during the week of July 10 after confessing to killing his father in law for money and offering expiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Waite
Waite
Woman Sentenced to Five Days in Local Court
Terre Haute June 1 Judge Newton jailed Mrs. Florence Towell for five days for contempt of court the first such case in local history. She protested after the Judge sent her husband to jail for embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Newton
Florence Towell
Navy bill boosted by five million for battleship prep
Washington June 1 reports the House added 5 million to the Naval Appropriation Bill to pressure private ship builders. The extra funds enable government facilities to equip navy yards for battleship construction if bids are too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Navy
President Wilson to march in preparedness parade
President Wilson announced plans to march in the preparedness parade in Washington on June 14, Flag Day. A separate line notes a saying about love being a game won by those with small hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
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Milton Township
Macedonia
Church
Dario Resta
William d’Alene
Ralph Mulford
Jacok LeCain
Manville Lodge of Red Men
St. Lowis
Bellsview Items
Middleton Monument
Genevive Sears Lew
George A. Middleton
Chicago
Middleton Monument Grounds
California
C. C. Hinton
Middleton
Dan Cupid
Court News
George Stiver
Ryker's Ridge
Telegraph Road
Silver
Manila
Bernard Lotz
Mary Flynn
Adelbert Allbright
Agnes Graham
Howard Sheets
John R. Duffy
Versailles
Fred Dipper
Church Street
W. T. Bowman
Robert Davis
North
Walnut Street
Madison Lodge of Odd Fellows
Henry Bloom
Chris Dihammer
Edward Pfeiffer
Evaline Monroe
S. J. Bear
Albert L.jones
Geo. W. Jones
O. E. Roe
Everett Austin
Augustine
Hazel Augustine
Zoe McBride
John Manion
Manion
William Joseph Manion
Federal Trade Commission
Cordin Davis
DR. Waite
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