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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
6
Madison June 10 1915 editor Herald reports Mr Thomas McCormack travels to Indianapolis for work. many residents journey by train to visit relatives in Cincinnati St Louis and Indianapolis. Notices include property improvements at the Court House square, funeral attendances, a rainbow weather note, legal summaries, and local transport for weddings and surveying.
The article notes Flag Day nearing its 136th anniversary of the Stars and Stripes adoption with June 11 as the day. It mentions governors issuing proclamations to display flags on state buildings and mayors urging flag displays on municipal buildings and in private homes to honor the event.
A sweeping cleanliness movement grips the nation from Maine to Texas and across major cities. The piece warns of sanitation limits, notes Madison's poor sewer situation, and urges removal of dirt, germs, and polluted water to preserve public health.
Jeffersonville News reports the New Telephone Co articles of incorporation filed with County Recorder Allhands. The firm seeks to build and operate telephone and telegraph lines and exchanges across Clark Floyd Jefferson Jennings Scott Washington counties and several Indiana towns including Jeffersonville New Albany Salem Scottabury North Vernon and Madison. Capital stock is 15000 shares of 100 each with five subscribers Frank J Beausard Phillip S Pogue Willacy J Schwaninger and John Discol.
Reports describe Yuan Shih Kai mobilizing troops at strategic points as tensions rise in Pekin. The article notes opposition protests in Shanghai and press coverage abroad, highlighting constitutional debates and recent political upheaval amid the murder of Sung Chiaojen and a controversial loan signing. Italy’s claim on Europe’s corn crop is also mentioned.
A mixed town bulletin reports social visits and daily occurrences. Darius Gordon preaches to a large audience Sunday night. Several residents travel to Holton, Madison, Versailles, and Big Creek for visits and shopping. Government experts estimate the 1913 wheat crop at 740 million bushels with 492 million winter wheat, possible record yield in favorable conditions.
Mrs. John Kamerer of Louisville and Mrs. Wm Rogers of Indianapolis depart by morning train to visit their ailing grandmother Mrs. Edwin Smith at North Madison. Also a group of button cutters including Messia, Charles Taylor, Clem Temperly, Calvin Brown, Merrill Selig, Vernon Roy, William Roy, and John and Frank Baylan take the morning train to Mishawaha to work at their trade.
A reference to Humphreys specifics has served readers for more than fifty years. The medical book is described as freely available or complimentary to users, reflecting long standing popular satisfaction with the work.
Arthur Kelier a railroad worker was murdered while sleeping in his Harrisonville home. His one year old daughter Mary was fatally wounded by an unknown intruder who escaped as Mrs Keller woke and struggled. Posse investigations continue with motive still a mystery.
Washington reports Porter Charlton, a wealthy American, sought for wife murder at Como, to be surrendered to Italy. The Supreme Court denied habeas corpus. The case drew global attention amid a sensational two year saga. A second item discusses the strange case of banker Sanders Walker who died after ingesting bichloride of mercury. physicians treated him with multiple antidotes but kidney failure ensued.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Judge of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Leonard Schuler late of Jefferson County deceased. Said estate is supposed to be sole vent. JOHN A. SCHULER Administrator June 10 1913 Thos B McGregor Atty junel2wit
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