Madison visitors and local society notes on June reads
Madison and surrounding residents host out of town guests and family gatherings. Louisville visitors Mrs watter Stevena and son Janey stay with Zach Grooms while Oldham Ky guests attend a late dinner with Sedgar Conway family. Local moves include Curtis Shawhan arrest for passing a fraudulent $5 check and Woodard High School’s Horace Voiles among 200 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watter Stevena
Janey
Louisville
Zach Grooms
Vine Street
Bellie Hrampton
Misa Dons
Oldham
Sedgar Conway
West Main Street
Frank Moorman
Carrollton
Regina Keller
Mill Street
James Firth
Clifford McKay
Matida Turner
Indianapolis
Mary Killinger
Claude Herndon
Misa Effie [Herndon
Thomas Clark
Memphis
Tenn
Mary Antle
West Third Street
Antie
North Vernon
Woodard High School
Cincinnati
Ohio
Horace W. Voiles
Albert B. Voiles
Lou Voiles
Mary W Losey Dies in North Madison at 73
Mrs Mary W Losey 73 widow of James A Laney died at 4 45 this morning at her North Madison home after a long illness She was a respected resident and Methodist church member Survived by three sons two stepsons Funeral services Friday at 10 30 am at North Madison Methodist church with burial in Fairmount Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Becker
Wirt
Becker
Lafayette
Mary W. Losey
James A. Laney
North Méediscap
Mra
Losey
Dent
North Madison
Methodist Church
Sue
North Madison Methodist Church
Fairmount Cometary
Officers Elected at Juniata Tribe No 24 I O R M
At the regular meeting of Juniata Tribe No 24 Improved Order of Red Men officers were elected for the term Sachem Charles M Knechel Senior Sagamore William P Peddie Junior Sagamore Harry Davis Prophet Harry Lemen Trustee for 1% Maontha John Dierkes Representatives to the Great Council Charles Berach John WN Hans Chris Dihammer John J Heid Charles Buck Harry I Nichola Robert H Richards Andrew F Diederich John Dierkes Charles Hillabold John M Colsius The organization reports 557 members and is one of Indiana s largest fraternal groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniata
Charles M. Knechel
Sagamore
William P. Peddie
Harry Davis
Harry Lemen
Maontha
John Dierkes
Great Council
Charles Berach
John WN. Hans
Chris Dihammer
John J. Heid
Charles Buck
Harry I. Nichola
Robert H. Richards
Andrew F. Diederich
Charles Hillabold
John M. Colsius
Jumata Tribe
Indiana
State v Ballard and State v See Petit Ensuing Local Court Actions
Omar Ballard charged with intoxication and fined five dollars with additional penalties and is jailed for a second offense with potential penal farm transfer on a third offense. Another charge claims witnesses now serve sentences at the penal farm. See Petit accused of assault and battery after throwing a stone at youths, fined one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Ballard
Ballard
Petit
Train derailment injures thirty on Chicago and Alton line
Thirty men and women aboard a Chicago and Alton train were injured when a defective switch near Miller caused a derailment. Passengers suffered cuts from flying glass, with several in serious condition. A special train carrying doctors and nurses was dispatched to the accident site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Chicago & Alton
Milier
Practical Health Hint and Naval Costs
Practical health tip explains barley water for intestinal distress with steps to prepare and serve. The note compares wartime naval costs, stating battleships cost about 828,778 dollars, submarines 31,168 dollars, and a smaller vessel 6,500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
First English Book Printed on Welsh Paper in 1475
The first book printed on Welsh paper, De Proprietatibus Rerum, appeared in Hertford. John Tate made the paper and later became lord mayor of London. The paper bears an eight pointed star watermark within a double circle. The end pages print the inscription claiming the paper’s creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hog
Hertford
John Tate
London
Various Court Actions and Property Sales in Local Court Dockets
The court ordered public auction for the Danner heirs house in Rocksbury with notice to be given. Emerson Lemen filed report on Sallie Buchanan guardian account which the court approved. Several cases proceed including quiet title by Falk vs Monroe, B&O Railroad damages continued to October, Luckett will contest trial in June, May Humphrey divorce with $25 costs due, and foreclosure suits on school fund mortgages with plaintiff awards. Lichlyter seeks divorce from Opal citing cruel treatment. marriage date January 21, 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Lemen
Geo. Danner
Hannahuai
Rooksburg
Thomas H. Oliver
Peoples Trust Company
Sallie Buchanan
Richard I. Falk
Byron Monroe
Curtin Marshall
Conrad Fecker
B.&o.r.r
Luckett
Sulzer & Bear
Curtis Warshall
Humphrey
Samuel Humphrey
Costa
Charles S. Dobler
Lazarus FL
Teewler
Dibler
Malinda Banka Et al
Steve Lichlyter
Opal Lichlyter
Chautauqua Assembly Aims For Best Ever Run
The Chautauqua opens August 19 and ends August 29 with plans for a stronger program, new talent contracts, and broader educational and cultural offerings. Officials urge public support and cooperation to ensure the event’s success and continued community benefit.
Hayworth Wins Record Verdict in 1918 Collision Case
Mrs. Julia Hayworth of Noblesville receives a 15000 verdict for injuries from a September 1918 collision between a Union Traction interurban car and a truck near Gray's crossing in Frankfort Indiana. In the same wreck William Martz and wife died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
Julia Hayworth
Noblesville
Union
Gray’s Crossing
William Martz
Hayworth
Madison Notes Show Local Cross Section of Life
Judge-elect FF OM Griffith visits Madison while others arrive home from trips and business. Residents like Miss Sarah Stewart and Miss Jessin Manchester travel. local deaths include Simon Rose. Pennsylvanian Lines urges loyalty in employees. North Madison Lodge plans memorial at Fairmount Cemetery with transport help offered.
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FF. OM. Griffith
Mike Etta Hoffstadt
Cincinnati
Ohio
U.S. Nay
Manville
Andrew M. Taff
Sarah Stewart Hag
California
Misa Cora Mullen
John A. McNutt
Todianapoha
Jessin Manchester
Columbuas
Grand Lodge
Bonar Brill
Pfau Schmitt Tie The Knot In St Marys Church Ceremony
C A Victor Pfau and Miss Theresa Schmitt were married today at 7 30 in St Marys Church. The Rev George Smith officiated with Mina Mary Schmitt and twin Pfau as bridesmaid and best man. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home and the couple plan a trip to Cincinnati Louisville and the south before returning July 1. The groom is the eldest son of Mrs Elizabeth Pfau and the late Charles Pfau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Victor Pfau
Theresa Schmitt
Theobald Schmitt
St. Mary’s Church
Wagner
Geerge Smith
St. Phil@ Neri
Mina Mary Schmitt
Pfau
Jerome Pfau
St. Meinrad’s
I’fau
Cincinnati
Louisville
Indianapolis News
Elizabeth Pfau
Charles Pfau
Madison
Nicholas Glore Dies After Prolonged Illness at Home
Nicholas Glore aged five died this afternoon at his home on West Second Street after more than a year of illness. The child worked around a river area and received care at Louisville Marine Hospital. He leaves his parents, a sister Mrs Jenkins, and a brother Johnny, with many relatives grieving.
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Nicholas Glore
Orc
Mra
Arch Glore
Farcis
West Second Steed
Lilo
Heiney
Isaecu
Louisville
Madison
Dendes
Dase Jenkins
Johkny
Officers Elected by Jeniata Haymakers No 11
About 60 attendees at St Marys hall for Booster Club euchre night. Officers named for six months include Chief Herman Schi ph horst Assistant Chief Chas Berseh Past Chief Albert Dew Vruanec Rudolph Roalston. Prizes awarded to Mary Kremer Mary Schafer Andrew Schneider Peter Willich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeniata F
Herman Schiphorst
Chas
Berseh
Albert Dew
St. Mary’s Hall
Ladigs’ Firet
Mary Kremer
Ladiva
Mary Schaft
Fog delays Homer Smith voyage with Elka excursion
The Homer Smith ferry carrying the Elka excursion was trapped by fog and only reached the riverbank at 7 AM. Officers favored safety and tied up until visibility returned while young couples kept the mood with dancing. The incident recalls 1901 when the Island Queen faced a windstorm and delayed until 5 AM near Maddigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Smith
Vevay
Elka
Carrollton
Maddigan
Beautiful Lawn at Schofield Home Delights Visitor
Herald representative tours Mr. John Schofield’s high elevation grounds in Madison praised by locals for ornate plantings. The lawn features apricot, plum, cherry, grape vines, a unique Cornelian Cherry tree, and a central cedar with blossoms. Roses dominate amid fragrant beds and classic horticultural variety.
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Herald
John TY
Schofield
la Belle Reviere
Heaven
Tlowere
Mr. Schofield
Alethough
Madison
Fine work by Madison artisans on post office repairs
The Madison post office renovation overseen by Charles Anger featured removing a wall to connect rooms, relocating vending areas, installing an iron gallery, creating three new delivery windows with lockers, and enlarging the deputy postmaster vault. Subcontractors Lemen Gooney Klein contributed marble blocks and stone work, with praise for quality and lasting merit. Nine tenth of Russia’s gold mining occurs on crown lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madisan Poste
Charles Anger
Madison
Charles Lemen
West Street
Alex Gooney
Nicholas Klein
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J. W. Brandon
Chicago
Claude Mouse
Lida Halterman
Washington State
Curtis Shawhan
Lancaster Township
Will Hollie
Fagg & Leland
Squire Stuart
Peter Gilles
James Turner
Shun Pike
Tvo
Turner
Our
City
Sacred Heart Academy
Geretrude C. Dehler
Claga
Dehler
William Dehler
Terre Haute
Madison Safe Deposit and Trust Co
St Isl
John W. Tevis
National Branch Bank
the Deposit Company
S. E. Brewer
Nancy
Coldwater
Mich
Mr. Brewer
Cecil Kelly
James
Boswell
Will Hollis
Norval Holcraft
Holcraft
Hollis
Marie Williams
Locust, Ky
Eugene Hollis
North
Juniata Tribe
Mayor's Court
U. & AL Train
Cleculy Court
Bigcest
Frankfort, Ind
H. P. Mcllicand
Morristown
Lotz Shoe Store
Coast Main Street
George Gabel
Vo Michel Catloway
Lynn
Ped
Mise Jennie Meerho
Tor
Boarsham College
Jamialy
Deen
Eluci
Ilika
Meg
Jacob Drautmyer
Vatetalina
Obie
Mor Tsclonmien Borae
Erty
Gooumi Hye
Chris J. Old
Ana Anetier
Phus
Shawhan
Zeareing
Simon Rose
John Ross
Springdale
Hartley
Pennaylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
North Madison Lodge
Fairmount Cemetery
E. Haigh
Madison Lodge
Pfau-Schmitt
Junianta Association
Vruanec
Rudolph Roalston
Euchre Party
Gents
Andrew Schneider
Genta
Peter Willich
Elke
Ohio River
Rockport
Anderson
Hirm Francisco
John McGregor
Michael C. Garber
Indianapolis Star
Mrs
J.T. Schoefield
Russia
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