Madison Herald Weekly Edition Highlights Local Visits and War Efforts
The June 6 1918 Madison Herald reports visits from Ohio and Cincinnati guests Mrs. Clara Allen and Miss Bessie, plus Mary Roeder of Indianapolis. It notes Private Harry Steele leaving for Camp Cody New Mexico and a Milton township meeting with talks on silos dairy cattle and War Savings Stamps. Gov A O Stanley of Kentucky appoints J Forrest Butts to the State Board of Control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Allen
Bessie
Cincinnati
City
C. R. Wilson
Mary Roeder
Indianapolis
Kate Roeder
Walnut Street
Harry Steele
Canaan
Camp Cody
New Mexico
Milton Township
Brooksburg
Avent Doddridge
Byron F. Mouser
A. O. Stanley
Kentucky
J. Forrest Butts
Carrollton
State Board of Control
Butts
H. S. Hatch
Two Inducted for Auto Mechanics Training at Purdue
Bernard E. Rahe and Robert B. Skinner applied for induction under Call 74 to train in auto mechanics at Purdue University and will depart for Lafayette on June 2. John B. Lotz also volunteered for this branch. The draft board reports no enlistments under the new registration until further notice from Provost Marshal General Crowder. William J. Kremer of Canaan was reclassified from Class 3-8 to Class 1-A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard E. Rahe
Robert B. Skinner
Purdue University
Lafayette
John B. Lotz
Crowder
William J. Kremer
Canaan
Jefferson County
Krebs Brothers in France Photo Prompts Local Prayers
In Krebs clothing show window a photo of three U S soldiers in France features the tallest man Lawrence Krebs and his brother Edwin from the same Madison regiment. The Krebs brothers, former Madison residents now in Metropolis Hawaii, are praised as brave in the fight somewhere in France.
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Krebs Clothing
U.S
France
Lawrence Krebs
Edwin
Krebs
Madison
Casper Krebs
Metropolis
Aeroplane Passes Over City on Flight to Louisville
A telephone report from the eastern county area stated an aeroplane passed over toward Madison. It landed at the 5 E Hospital grounds, refueled, and continued to Louisville. The craft originated from Dayton, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
5. E. Hospital
Louisville
Dayton
Ohio
Haymakers Elect Officers
At the Juniata Assn No 24 Haymakers meeting in the Pythian building, officers for six months were elected including Past Chief Haymaker Liver Eaglin, Chief Haymaker Charles Knuebel, Assistant Chief Louis Moore, Overseer Arthur Jones, Trustee 18 months Charles Bersch, and Trustee 12 months Oliver Eaglin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juniata Assn. No. 24
Pythian
Liver Eag
Louis Moore
Arthur Jones
Charles Bersch
Oliver Eaglin
Child Bitten by Dog in North Jefferson Street Fall
Master Francis Dehler son of Mr and Mrs Frank Dehler was bitten by Dr Ever Ett Fewell s dog while playing in front of their home on Thursday evening. He was taken to Dr G E Denny for treatment and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Dehler
Frank Dehler
North
Jefferson Street
Everett Fewell
G. E. Denny
Discreet Wives Speak Truth Behind Quiet Lives
A concise snippet notes discreet wives with belther eyes and no harsh curs. The line hints at private conflicts within conventional roles, suggesting unspoken tensions beneath public decorum.
Private John Warren first Jefferson county man to die in France
The War Department informed William Warren Sr. of Madison Indiana that Private John Warren died May 10 from wounds in France. He served with Company M, 28th Infantry after enlisting in Louisville in February 1917 and was the county’s first casualty in the current war. He is survived by brothers and sisters in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio, and his community mourns his sacrifice for humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Warren
Jefferson County
France
War Department
William
Warren
Washington, D. C
William Warren
Madison
Ind
Iran
McCain
Louisville
Co. M
28Th Infantry
Wulim
Clarence Stewart
City
George Stewart
Henry Guerich
Arch
Garland Woolsey
Hillsboro
Clatrles Scholl
Newcastle
Tull Hammond
Indianapolis
Huemanity
Local notes and births amid wartime and civic updates
Madison June 11. Mrs Mary Haas visiting sister Mrs Kate Hanekamp in Cincinnati. Relatives notified of Angus Hammond and William Claines safe arrival in France. Mr Leslie Inet returns to Indianapolis. A new son Edward Bridges born to Mr and Mrs David Davis of West Third Street. mother formerly Miss Charlotte Schmidt. 2,800 registered in the county for the November election, about half of voters. Miss Louise Bauer returns to Indianapolis after visiting Lemuel Keller. Mrs Susan Austermuhle leaves for Indianapolis to visit son Charles Austermuhle. Clyde C Phillips 20 of R R 10 Madison enlists in the engineering corps via Sgt Bonshire. departs Thursday for Indianapolis. Howard Weir Gordon of Jetmore Kansas, listed Class 4 due to divinity student status, waived exemption and to be inducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Haas
Kate Hanekamp
Cincinnati
France
Angus Hammond
William Claines
David Davis
West Third Street
Edward Bridges
Charlotte Schmidt
Uys
Susan Austermuhle
Indianapolis
Charles Austermuhle
Clyde C. Phillips
R. R
Madison
Engineering
Sergt. Bonshire
Howard Weir Gordon
Jetmore
Kas
BRRL
Private Elzie Lewis Confirmed Dead in France Service
Reports from the War Department say Private Blaie Lewis Infantry died of gunshot wounds May 1. He was 23 soon to be 24, born in Madison Indiana, worked as a tinner, enlisted December 1917, served overseas early, survived the Lusitania era transport, and was a close friend of Private Warren. Survivors include his mother Mrs Nora McVey and several siblings. A note of insurance papers and policy value was not yet received.
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John Warren
France
Jefferson County
Jave Lewis
War Department
Dealin McVey
East First Street
Washington, DC
Jone
Nora McVey
Madison
Ind
Blaie Lewis
Infantry
Jd. McCain
Adjutant General
Bior Saya Lewis
Marble Phill
William Toombs
Oklahoma
Michael Lewis
Lewis
Ireland
England
Warren
Court News From Madison Courtroom and Local Death
W C Ford as executor sought advances from the Elizabeth R Trow and Frances Ross estates during administration. Changes of venue delayed cases from Scott County. Sheriff's visit to Crooked Creek led to juvenile craps and bathing in daylight. names to appear later. Mrs Frederick Wolfe Klein Wolfe died at home on West Third Street and is survived by daughter Mrs Schad with funeral at Schad home and North Madison Cemetery burial.
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W. C. Ford
Elizabeth N. Ross
Elizabeth R. Trow
Frances Ross
Scotte County
Petitery
Budge
Wall
Pharifts
Dison & Mc Joy
Hester
PLR
Bear
Stoffenberg & Weathers
Kopp, Stradley, Pax
Suléer
Sherif Monroe
Kremer
Crooked Creek
Canian Road
Frederick Wolfe
Richard Schad
West Third Street
Klein
Madison
Schad
Gertrude Wolfe
Will of Mrs A C Hillabold Bequeaths Estate to Daughters
The last will of Amelia Hillabold probated by John McGregor in Jefferson circuit court leaves real and personal property to her two unmarried daughters Jeanette and Mabel in trust. The trustees may continue the business at 108 West Main Street with defined powers and duties until both daughters die or marry. Executors are Jeanette and Mabel, and the remainder in fee goes to their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia
Hillabold
John McGregor
Jefferson Circuit Court
Jeanette
Mabel
West Main Street
Jeannette
Snyder Jones wedding surprise in Hamilton Ohio
News reached relatives Saturday evening of the marriage of Miss Adelaide M. Jones to Mr Clifford Snyder in Hamilton Ohio where the bride had visited relatives. The bride is the eldest Jones daughter of W Main street and the groom, son of the late Snyder couple from Hunters Bottom Kentucky, is brother-in-law to Lieut George Simpson and stationed at Chillicothe Ohio. Friends extend best wishes for a long happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide M. Jones
Clifford Snyder
Hamilton
Ohio
Daniel Jones
W. Mainstreet
J. O. Snyder
Hunter's Bottom
Kentucky
George Simpson
Chillicothe Ohio
Snyder
Millar Phillips Wedding in Jefferson City
Lieut Robert J Millar married Kathryn Phillips in Jefferson City Missouri on Saturday afternoon at the bride home. Millar son of Mrs Mary Millar willinspect saddle trees for Werkins Campbell Co in Cincinnati where the couple now reside. Mrs Millar and Miss Frieda Bach traveled to North Vernon to join the couple en route to their new home. Herald offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Millar
Jefferson City
Missouri
Kathryn Phillips
Pleasant Point Church Hosts Children Day Gathering
Pleasant Point notes Sunday children's exercises at Wirt Church with strong attendance. A church business meeting is planned next Saturday to discuss calling a pastor. Rev. Dean will attend both weekend services. Local families share visiting and hosting news including Requet, Harrell, McGee, and Freeland households. Several residents are mentioned with health and service updates as the Hebron event draws community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirt
Ttas
Dean
Frank McGee
Tharold Henry
Earl Cline
Eugene George
Charles Thurnall
Josie Turner
Ida Bramwell
Anthony Brinson
Emma Lee
Madison
Wm. Mayfield
George Kiser
Florence Freeland
Herman Gerlock
Indianapolis
Michael Requet
Adam Requet
Little Bishop
Freddie Graves
Horten
Rexville
Ind
Nathan Horten
Hebron
Marriage License Granted to Roy Fk Scott and Flossie J Selig
Roy Fk. Scott an Indianapolis expressman and Miss Flossie J. Selig daughter of Mr and Mrs George L Selig north Jefferson street were this morning granted a marriage license by Clerk Prenatt. The Prudential Insurance Company gave 50000 dollars and company officers gave 20000 dollars along with countrywide donations by company representatives to the Red Cross. A man's good intentions seldom add to his income. Some people never like to take advice from a poor man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Fk. Scott
Indianapolis
Flossie J. Selig
George L. Selig
North
Jefferson Street
Prudential Insurance Company
Red Cross
Broad Transients Move Through Madison Area Posts
A steady stream of visitors and travelers are noted in Madison with relatives in Indianapolis Cincinnati Louisville and other cities. Notables include Mrs W Q O Cale and Miss Louise Hentz visiting friends, Mr George A Dittgen journeying to Cincinnati, and Judge KE Henry of Los Angeles with Mr and Mrs David A Haskell from Vevay among those departing for home or extended visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Hentz
Indianapolis
Mary Helen Haigh
Marion
Amelia Schafer
George A. Dittgen
Cincinnati
John J. Dittgen
Charles I
Conway
Louisville
Messrs
M. R
Louis Sulzer
E. G. Stockdale
E. D. Stockdale
Canaan
Argus
Vanosdol
KE. G. Henry
Los Angeles
Cal
David A. Haskell
Vevay
M. R. Connelly
Dorothy
North Vernon
Lucile McKim
Lessie Stout
Lawrenceburg
Jeannette Buxton
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements Rise Across Madison
Public testimonials flood Madison papers praising Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney troubles. F. E. Grace, a barber, credits relief to Doan's bought at Rogers' drug store. price 60c. Foster Milburn Co. advertises the remedy as proven by 50 000 signatures and 100 000 recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Madison
F.*e. Grace
Slatel Jefferson
Doan
Rogers’ Drug Store
Grace
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Official List of 21-Year-Old Registrants by Registration Number
A June 5 list shows men aged 21 registered locally with assigned registration numbers in alphabetical order. Entries include Joseph Ackerman to Virgil Winters with district notes such as Madison, Dupont, Brooksburg, Hanover, and various R zones and star routes.
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Ackerman
Joseph John
City
Anderson
William
Brooksbury
Ashby
Clarence
Backus
Benjamin J
Madison
Banta
Emerson E
Wirt
Barriger
Frank M
Hanover
Baxter
James Williamson
Berry
Raymond Robert
Lexington
Bland
Marion Coleman
Dupont
Bovard
Vinson G
Briddle
Dewey
Bright
Edward
Brooksburg
Brook
Ray
Brooks
Harry Hildreth
Howard W
Campbell
Virgil W
Caswell
James L
Clines
Earl
Cochrane
Nay
Cook
Cecil M
Kent
Copeland, John
Madi
Death of Nicholas Keller In Madison Funeral Arrangements Made
Nicholas Keller aged forty died in Indianapolis yesterday and his funeral was arranged with Undertaker Fred Schneider. The body will be brought to Madison on the noon train Thursday for burial in St Marys cemetery. He was the son of Mrs Catherine Schmidt Keller, formerly of Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Chablet
Indianapolis
Fred Schneider
Nicholas Keller
Madison
St. Mary's Cemetery
Catherine Schmidt Keller
Keller
Large Butterfly Captured on West Main Street
Mr. Gilbert Jenkins captured a large butterfly last evening in front of his home on West Main Street. The insect measured six inches from tip to tip and displayed rainbow colors evenly matched on both wings.
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Gilbert Jenkins
West Main Street
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Madison Man
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Lemuel Keller
Private Elzie Lewis
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Snyder-Jones
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Jain Melton
George Holden
Frederick Schneider
Indiana Dental College
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South Bend
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Warsaw
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