Madison Herald notes travel and engagements in June 1919
Local Madison items record departures and visits of residents to Dayton Kentucky Indianapolis Lafayette Louisville Memphis and New Orleans. Entries mention Mrs W P Crozier Mrs Georgine Yunker Mr L E Ernst a Purdue graduate and Y M C A war worker plus the Ackerman wedding in Huntington and Florence Ackerman’s fiance Stephen Carroll with hometown ties to Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Forse
Huntington
W. Va
Florence Ackerman
Stephen Carroll
Andrew Ackerman
Madison
Historical Society to Open Museum Week This Summer
The Historical Society held a small meeting with 13 attendees as Mrs. Wyatt reluctantly accepted the chairmanship of the arrangements committee. Mr. Cottman will lead plans for opening week set for late June or early July. Citizens are urged to recruit a new member and donate Jefferson county artifacts to Miss Drusilla Cravy ens for exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Historical Society
Cottman
Cireer
Indianapolis
Jefferson County
Drusilla Cravyens
Court News Highlights Ogle Brown Farm Contract Case
In the Ogle versus Brown case the farm sale contract dispute remains under evidence with closing arguments pending Monday. Burgess Lawrence pleaded guilty to grand larceny, fined ten dollars plus costs, and sentenced to the Jeffersonville reformatory for two to fourteen years, suspended if he stays out of Indiana. Judge Griffith adjourned court until Monday morning and then left for Vevay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Ogle
Clarence E. Brown
Burgess Lawrence
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Indiana
Griffith
Vevay
Five Indiana privates return home to Madison area
Privates John Dalgleish William Potter Stanley Patterson Robert Scott and Fred Davis mustered out at Camp Taylor Kentucky arrived in Madison on the noon train today. The Jefferson county men served in Capt Woolford s Company J 4th Indiana Infantry later Battery E 139th FA from Camp Shelby overseas as replacement troops attached to the 33rd division. Many friends greet the homecoming. Miss Anna Kimmel of Indianapolis visits relatives and stays with her sister Mrs Henry J Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dalgleish
William Potter
Stanley Patterson
Robert Scott
Fred Davis
Camp Taylor
Madison
Jefferson County
Woolford
4Th Ind. Infantry
139Th F. A
Camp Shelby
33Dd
Elmer Hartwell
Craymont
Columbus
Vail Undertaking House
Lucy May Carter
Schneider
Bloomington
Susan Skirvin
Ob. J. Skirvin
Kentucky
Annapolis
Ferris W. Lehy
Anna Craig
West First Street
Indianapolis
Austrian Peace Delegation Head Arrives in France
Photo shows Dr Karl Renner, chancellor and head of the Austrian peace delegation, upon arrival with delegates at St Germain near Paris after their journey to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Karl Renner
St. Germain
Paris
Detroit Doctor Marries Nurse in North Madison
Dr. Howard J. Post of a Detroit hospital and Miss Catherine Beach a North Madison nurse were married Saturday evening at the bride’s father John Beach home. They left for Detroit to establish their home after the ceremony. Separately, the remains of Rosa Boswell were taken by funeral car to Versailles for burial following her death at Fairmount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Prenitt
Howard J. Post
Detroit
Catherine Beach
North Madison
Rosa Boswell
Minnie W. Taylor
Fairmount
Vail
Versailles
Wm. R. Griffith
Versailles Cemetery
Madison News Notes on Births and Travel
A birth announces a son to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rusk on West Main. Relatives travel: Miss Rachel Sulzer to New York and Far Rockaway. C. R. Walker returns to Dayton. W. A. Brooks heads home to Iowa. S. J. Bear leaves for Riverside California with his son. Mrs. Josephine Tarpy returns from Cincinnati with her mother Mrs. Louise Engel. Mrs. Ernest Rutherford and children visit Sask Canada. Mrs. H N Blanchard travels to New York to meet Chaplain Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rusk
West Main Street
Rachel Sulzer
New York
Far Rockaway
Long Island
C. R. Walker
H. B. Walker
Dayton
Ohio
W. A. Brooks
C. R. Brooks
Kent
Iowa
S. J. Bear
Riverside
California
Chicago
Mr. W. 8. Bear
Josephine Tarpy
Cincinnati
Tarpy
Louise Engel
Madison
Ernest Rutherford
Norma and
Joseph
Sask
Canada
Rutherford
I Hs. Williams
Dhief Georgia Armstrong
H. N. Blanchard
Hanover
Chaplain Blanchard
Indianapolis
Mr. G. L. Wells
Sermon Preaches Gospel Wisdom Over Nature Philosophy
Dr J W Turner Trinity pastor delivered a powerful address to the graduating class and guests praising the gospel over natural philosophy. Supt H Polos reading matched the theme and the choir under Hedipes dion and Mrs Lepper performed as the class of promising youths looked to a bright future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W Turner
Trinity
WO Ring
H. Polos
Poe Caorus
Crechetra
Hedipes Dion
Lepper
James Hayden Patterson Dies in Indianapolis
James Hayden Patterson 32, well liked in Jefferson County, died Saturday in Indianapolis after three weeks of diabetes treatment at Robert Long Hospital. His body returned to Madison for burial. He is survived by his brother Private Stanley Patterson, recently returned from service in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asmes Hayden Patterson
Robert Long Hospital
Indianapoli
T At & O'Clock
Madison
James $. Davis
Licsbuary Road
Stanley Patterson
France
Patterson
Courtesy costs nothing but rewards liberally
A historical editorial-like snippet extols courtesy and self-denial as paths to independence, noting a dated comparison that girl babies have more vitality than boy babies.
Monster screen planned for Methodist Centenary event
Columbus hosts June 20 to July 12 centenary celebrations featuring a giant projection screen. The device spans 115 feet with a larger structure, using a special lantern to project images from four city blocks away. Architects claim a four story foundation supports the setup, costing about 8000 dollars and displaying Missionary Survey views worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
New York City
Harry C Holbrook
Metodist Missionary Survey
Columbia Professor in Charge of Exhibits at Methodist Centenary
Professor La Mont A. Wardner of Columbia University directs fine arts and exhibits for the Methodist Centenary in Columbus from June 20 to July 13. He has organized a broad array of domestic and foreign displays in scenic effects, drawing on prior world expositions in Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Providence and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Mont A. Wardner
Columbia University
Columbus
Warner
Boston
Cabbage
Baltimore
Providenes
First Communion at St Marys Church Celebrated
Yesterday at St Marys Church Rev Charles Bilger led a 730 am High Mass for a class of boys and girls receiving Holy Communion for the first time. The crowded auditorium featured St Marys choir with orchestral accompaniment and floral altar decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Charles Bilger
St. Mary's
Father Bilger
Local Residents Entertainments Departures And Arrivals
Madison residents depart for Michigan Bloomington and Frankin attend normal school and commencement. Moves include Drifts from Covington Racine and Indianapolis with hospital and undertaker actions for Craymont patients and returns for marriages between Frank Selig and Zella Boggs amid veteran service in France.
Fighting Indian Wins OD 5 in Chateau Thierry Battle
Private Pontiac Williams, a 23 year old full blood Ottawa Indian from Detroit, served with Co. K of the 125th Infantry. Officers and records say he earned the Distinguished Service Cross and wound stripes for actions at Chateau Thierry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontiac Williams
Chateau Thierry
Williams
Detroit
Co. K
125Th Infantry
Madison High Alumni Banquet and Dance Friday Night
The Madison High School Alumni Association holds its annual banquet and dance on Friday June 13 at the Elks Home. The Olive Ford Boyer Guild of the Second Presbyterian Church oversees the banquet with a musical program and Rev McAlpin to give a short address. Perry's phoné orchestra provides the music for the dance afterward. A large crowd is expected as tickets have sold well and many out of town guests will attend. Officers: Richard Johnson President George C. Lewis Vice-President Helen Lauer Secretary Lucille Grayson Assistant Secretary Margie Hancock Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison High School Alumni Association
Elks
Olive Ford Boyer
Richard Johnson
George C. Lewis
Helen Lauer
Lucille Grayson
Margie Hancock
Real Estate Transfers Noted In Local Listings
Nancy A Trigg and husband transfer property on west Main street to Charles Jenkins and wife for 900. Charles A Nichols and wife transfer property on West Madison to Edward Eckert for 1. The National Branch Bank transfers 40 acres in Smyrna township to Nathan C Horton for 1600. Nellie E Renschler and husband transfer property on west Second street to Elizabeth Rousch for 600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy A. Trigg
Charles Jenkins
West Main Street
Charles A. Nichols
Edward Eckert
West Madison
National Branch Bank
Nathan C. Horton
Smyrna
Nellie E. Renschler
Elizabeth Rousch
West Second Street
Mrs Barbara Schad Injured At Home In Walnut Street Incident
Mrs Barbara Schad fell at her north Walnut street home around 1 pm and suffered several severe bruises. Dr Cook said no bones were broken and she should recover at home in a few days. Her son Rev Albert Schad was ordained a priest at St Meinrad College and will celebrate his first High Mass at St Marys Church next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Schad
North Walnut Street
Cook
Indianapolis
St. Mary's Church
Divorce and guardianship updates in Trimble county courts
Ogle versus Brown concluded with Judge Griffith taking the case under advisement. Laura Brumback files for divorce from Benjamin Brumback alleging cruel treatment and failure to provide. Guardian Joseph Stanley files account for Charlotte and Ann Schofield with new bond from Ark Nighbert and Harvey A. Hammel as sureties. Louisville Times notes Trimble county’s potential solon for Oldham Trimble district with rivals Black, Tandy, and Spillman in a Democratic contest. Rhine land republic movement reportedly failed as Dorten and ministers faced removal. admonition to know your business and mind it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogle Vs. Brown
Griffith
Laura Brumback
Benjamin Brumback
Harry Lemen
Joseph Stanley
Charlotte
Ann Schofield
Ark Nighbert
Harvey A. Hammel
Louisville
Trimble County
Oldham-Trimble
Henry C. Black
George M.tandy
Homer A. Spillman
Claudia Substitutes For Aunt In City Nurse Tale
Claudia agrees to substitute as a nurse for a sick man at No 73 in a rain soaked city. She cares for him through New Year Eve and decides to stay and help, then plans to marry him in the country as they travel to grandma’s. Her actions mark a shift from routine village life to an unexpected future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chia
Claudia
Jong
Clandia
Grandmother
Chalmers
Claudla
Glencourt
Marle
Nurge
Bella
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Madison Herald
the “Herald Company
Inna
Office
Main Street
Madison Ind
Minnie Schwab
Dayton, Ky
W. P. Crozier
Benjamin Wilson
Ius Yunker
Wilsone
Georgine Yunker
Sering Ernst
Lafayette
L. E. Ernst
Ernst
Purdue University
Mary Balph
Denver
Cal
Frank Balph
Ralph
G. C. Shinn
Shinn
Fred Winnefeld
Memphis
W. FE. Pratt
Pratt
A. J. Merett
Nicholas Khen, Jr
Crawfordsville
Ind
Louis Anger
AL J Merritt
Daugphter
Ed. G. Davis
Eazel Rice
New Orleans
Davis
The
T. A
Catherine
Jeffersonville
Historical Society
Court News
Anna Kimmel
Indianapola
Henry J. Schneider
Inat Street
AL -Renner
Beach
J. W. Turner
James Hayden Patterson
Curtis Marshall
S. E. Leland
P. E. Bear
W. E Robertson
John Malick
John Buhler
Rosetta Buhler
P. E
Columbia
John Buck
Michigan
Luke Rudd
Normal
Sophronia Hide
Jacob Tlarr
Franklin
Newton Holcomb
West Third Street
Frank Kreidler
Little Son
Covington, Ky
Messrs
A. J
Frank Dehler
Charles Voelker
Harold
Racine
Wis
I. L. Stearns
North Vernon
Charles FE. Middleton
Carornia
Joseph DL. Schofield
East Second Street
Elizabeth Doersiv
New Alvany
Matthew Lehoert
Walnut Street
Daloas
Ernst, Jr
Louella Ernst
Erust
Frank Selig
Zella Boggs
Jennie Boggs
AJ Blp
Real Estate Transfere
Sony
Rhineland
Dorten
Republic
Agnes G. Brogan
Velcon
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