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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
5
Creditors heirs and legatees of Samuel B. Gabel must appear in the Circuit Court at Madison Indiana on June 20 1916 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributions. George J Gabet administrator.
The creditors heirs and legatees of the decedent Samuel Steinberger are notified to appear in the Circuit Court at Madison Indiana on July 1 1916 to show cause if any why the estate should not be settled. John McGregor administrator.
Boyd Birkley, a young white man, admits stealing a Jersey calf from Wes Pressley for $13 and a dozen hens, then marries Lillian Rednour at her home before officers arresting him at the wedding. Pressley will prosecute.
Chan C. Suerman, 36, was knocked into Hogan creek while teasing a Billy goat from the Blackwell Animal Circus. He sank three times before a showman rescued him with a rope. A physician revived him and he returned home.
Governor Stanley and Roads Commissioner R C Terrell joined a crew on the Louisville pike, throwing the first shovelful of rock to mark Good Roads day in Frankfort.
In St Louis on June 13 William J Bryan urged progressives be added to the Democratic platform. He noted no plan to push preparedness or prohibition and aimed to influence the final platform though not seeking a delegate role. Marshall remains a likely ticket choice as Indiana signals support and women prepare a final drive for suffrage at the delegate gathering.
Enormous crowds gathered at St Pauls Cathedral for Lord Kitchener memorial services in London. The King and Queen attended along with other dignitaries as All England paid tribute to the late Secretary for War.
New York June 13. It is announced that films will be shown in the Hughes campaign highlighting him making speeches. Hughes met early with numerous leaders to discuss campaign strategy.
Vice President Marshall pinned a carnation on each of 400 Indiana Democrats as they paraded the streets before departing for St. Louis. A new novelty combines a megaphone and a fan.
The President and Mrs. Wilson arrived by the Mayflower amid booming guns for the United States Military Academy graduation. He reviewed cadets and urged defense readiness while condemning militarism and calling for peace and America first.
Russian forces advance in Galicia targeting Czernowitz Kovel and Lem ber, pushing through Austrian defenses as prisoners reach about 115000. Paris notes German footholds around Hill 341 near Verdun as Russian offensive progresses.
Columbus New Mexico June 13 A radiogram from General Pershing reports that on June 9 the largest surviving band was scattered by twenty cavalrymen three Mexicans were killed and the Americans captured their horses the bandits fled to the brush no Americans were hurt War Department moves to station 1500 coast artillerymen before President Wilson notifies Carranza troops will not be withdrawn Border uneasiness grows as de facto forces march toward the US occupied section Advices from consuls along the Pershing Line indicate the forces are advancing toward the area already held by US troops.
Indiana progressives will not back Hughes and Fairbanks under any conditions. If no national ticket runs, a concentrated effort will back Wilson and Marshall in Indiana while a full state Progressive ticket will be fielded. State chairman Edwin M. Lee announced the stance.
A fire in Crescent Milling Company and surrounding structures in Seymour Indiana raced through the business district tonight threatening the entire town. Fire fought by Scottsburg and Seymour engines aided by water lines, but losses included Crescent Milling Company and Ritz Hotel with extensive insured brick buildings. The blaze started in Mount Company offices, spread to a gasoline tank causing an explosion, and was eventually checked with walls and limited wind. Residents rushed to save stock as walls cracked and debris fell.
Washington June 13 Senator Thomas a Democrat introduced a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would prohibit a Supreme Court member from holding any other elective office. The measure targets potential conflicts of interest and seeks swift consideration.
Pleasant Point hosts regular church services and a children's program next Sunday morning and evening. The infant of Mr and Mrs Oliver Francisco was buried at Bayless cemetery Saturday. Friends attended services in Hanover and Indianapolis excursion participants travelled from town. Miss Cecil Spann celebrated a birthday with a party on Saturday night. Mrs Sam Danner and Miss Rebecca Danner returned from Manville. Wirt attended Hebron children's night. Neighbors visited Middlefork relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank McGee and Mr Louis Bechman familyAlfred Bechman spent Sunday with Weber family near Middlefork.
National League Chicago defeated New York eight to two. St Louis lost to Brooklyn three to one and Pirates beat Phillies two to one. American League Chicago won three nothing over Washington. Cleveland triumphed over Philadelphia three to one and Detroit bested New York six to eight. St Louis edged Boston four to three. American Association Indianapolis routed Minneapolis twelve to one, Toledo over Kansas City eight to one. South America notes mention imitation ivory.
Franklin Ind June 12 Fred Dillon freed from jail after weeks on burglary charge finds a letter from Canadian authorities informing him that his grandfather has left him property valued at 9600 dollars.
At a Brooksburg meeting citizens propose a public library for boys girls and farmers. They seek second hand books magazines and periodicals from Madison donors and ask contributors to report to the Commercial Club rest room where the committee led by Dr Dow Rev Mahle and S H Merrill will collect donations. All gifts will be welcomed. A remark about a "deep dyed villain" is noted and dated.
Harry and Leo Wilson were sentenced to one to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville Reformatory for theft of hides. The crimes covered Hartford City and other Indiana and Ohio cities.
In response to rising anti American sentiment in Northern Mexico the United States government orders 1500 additional troops to reinforce border protection.
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