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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1915

Page

6

Visitors and locals depart Madison in a day of travel

A Madison roundup notes numerous residents leaving for Indianapolis Louisville Terre Haute North Vernon Mitchell and other points on the Corker and trains. Several local figures including Mrs. Kieia Calloway Miss Nell Donlan and Mr. J C Storm are mentioned with various moves. Obits and notes include William H. Turner’s death and Rev Zepf’s Mass celebration.

Agnes Cassidy Eleanora Bierck Mornig North Vernon Rexford Snyder Brooksburg Louiseville Clara Schreiber Hanover Louisville Dphilena C. Law B. F Law William Gallagher Verna Nadine Wirt Misa Nadine Indianapolis Robert G. Klein Cassidy Sandusky Ohio Misa Ethel Ryker Ryker’s Ridge Milton, Ky Carrie Johnson Barbara Wahl East Fourth Street John L. Higby Harry Moore Madison Eila Herndon May Killenger W. H. Ake West Madison Frankfort Ill Ella R. Stewart Eva Mary W. H. Reed Dana Ind Stewart Reed Herman E. Zepf New York City Jacob Zepf Zepf St. Mary’s Church Misa Nell Donlan The Courier Wis Wisconsin State University Miss Donlan M. G. Donlan M. E. Washington New Albany Ruth Colored Odd Fellows’ Hall Broadway Baptist Church Washington

Delightful Madison social event opens country club season

A Madison summer social at the Madison Country Club featured a cabaret, dances by Miss Martha Winter and Mr. William Heberhart, numbers by Mr. Joe Henry and Mr. DuBois with Miss Miller, and vaudeville, followed by dancing. Out of town guests included Mrs. Denny Springer and Miss Marshall.

Madison Madison Country Club St. Margaret’s Guild of Christchurch Martha Winter Winterwold William Heberhart Coronado Beach Calif Miss Winter Heberhart Joe Henry DuBois Mies Miller Chocolate Soldier Company Helen Childs Schneider Frederick Herbst 5. G. Boyd W. H. Todd F.weber Marshall Tenenig Robert L. Graham William Lyon Marshall Tennis Charles Dickerson Denny Springer Kokomo Migs Marshall Galena, Ill

Funeral of Matthew Schultz Arrives by Noon Train

The remains of Matthew Schultz arrived on the noon train from Joliet accompanied by his widow and children, a sister Mrs Barbara Moran of Indianapolis, and his brother Nicholas Schultz. The funeral proceeded from the depot to Springdale cemetery with Rev J W Turner of Trinity church officiating. pallbearers included Lemuel Keller John Zimmerer Andrew Jacoba John Schilling Henry Schneider and Tobe Eghn.

Matthew Schultz Joliet Ill Barbara Moran Indianapolis Nicholas Schultz Springdale Cemetery J. W. Turner Trinity Lemuel Keller John Zimmerer Andrew Jacoba John Schilling Henry Schneider Tobe Eghn

Real Estate Transfers in Monroe and Graham Townships

Anna R Williams and husband transfer 40 acres in Monroe township to Francis E Commiskey for private consideration. Elizabeth Jane Royce and husband transfer 40 acres in Republican township to John M Gray for 1200 dollars. Avery Jordan and wife transfer 2 acres in Monroe township to Louis Harlow for private consideration. John H Cummiskey and wife transfer 80 acres to Francis E Cummiskey. Frank Borsch and wife transfer 21 acres in Graham township to John Stransma for 500 dollars. Curtis Marshall and wife transfer Madison township property for private consideration to Dru silla L Cravens. Anna Kelly and husband transfer property near Second Street to Nellie E Renechler for private consideration. Maliaga A Kesler and husband transfer property in Graham township with 1 dollar and exchange of real estate to Lida Root Bush. Pearl Shockley left yesterday for Cincinnati and will return before going to Indianapolis.

Anna R. Williams Francis E. Commiskey Monroe Township Elizabeth Jane Royce John M. Gray Republican Township Avery Jordan Louis Harlow John H. Cummiskey Francis E. Cummiskey Frank Borsch John Stransma Graham Township Curtis Marshall Drusilla L. Cravens Madison Township Anna Kelly Nellie E. Renechler Second Street Maliaga A. Kesler Lida Root Bush

Residents and visitors travel through Madison area on busy day

Numerous residents from Dupont Indianapolis and Clark County travel for business visits while others return home from various trips. A severe Indianapolis windstorm disrupts north and east streetcar lines and power and phone services with about 100000 dollars in damage. Clinton reports Mrs Baker killed by a falling tree from yesterday’s storm.

Clinton John Baker

Florence Demaree Weds Ira Hoffman in Quiet Home Ceremony

In Chicago, Miss Florence E. Demaree and Dr. Ira E. Hoffman wed in the Demaree parlor with only immediate relatives present. The bride wore white chiffon with veil and carried orchids and roses. They depart for a Chicago honeymoon and will reside there.

Florence E. Demaree Ira E. Hoffman Chicago Dr. Boyer Demaree Misa Clara Hoffman

Warnings Given On Candling Of Eggs By Inspectors

Deputy Pure Food Inspector Richard White warned city and county egg dealers last week to candle eggs as required by the State Pure Food and Drug Department. Dr. Barnard plans to crack down on bad eggs with strict measures and prosecutions. Dealers were notified in advance to ensure fresh eggs for housewives and customers, while large local produce houses were praised for careful handling.

Pure Food Richard White State Pure Food and Drug Department Barnard White

Death of well known China neighborhood farmer William Heitz

William C. Heitz, 60, a respected China area farmer, died at 8 this morning after a long illness. Survived by wife, several children, and siblings. funeral Wednesday at Hebron with burial in church cemetery. Also notes a Cincinnati niece and other family members, plus a separate report of Anna Bergman's death en route to hospital. United States ships large baled hay to Europe.

William C. Heitz China Henry Augusta Frieda Lillian Walter Carrie Heitz Cincinnati Flora Woods John Nichole Mesers Michael John Peoria Ill Joseph Nebraska Hebron Church Cemetery Charles Schmidt Jefferson Street Anna Lorey Utenhein Germany Anna Marie Bergman Ferdinand and Elizabeth Bergman Johannes

Circuit Court Notes and Local Fees In Jefferson County

The Jefferson circuit court hears R W Cochran versus Board of Commissioners with E S Roberts for plaintiff and S E Leland for county. The Moesch Edwards Co versus American Lumber Co is dismissed. Porter v Hotel Jefferson changes venue from county. embezzlement charges against Rosesell H Mall. sale of Hannah Quail estate Brooksburg reported at public auction for 850 dollars to Clifford A McKay.

R. W. Cochran Board of Commissioners Jefferson County Adama Express Co Marengo Crawford County Mull Jefferson Circuit Brooksburg Hannah Quail Emerson Lemen Thomas Oliver Clifford A. McKay

Wisconsin Tornado Toll Reaches Eighteen Dead Sixty Injured

A Wisconsin tornado left eighteen dead and sixty injured as communication slowly returns. Ferryville suffered seven deaths and eighteen injuries, with rail and road damage reported. Racine Reedburg and Baraboo also reported fatalities and serious injuries.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Ferryvale Racine Reedburg Baraboo

Storm Ravages Anderson Tabernacle Camp

A Sunday storm in Anderson Indiana on June 14 damaged trees roofs and chimneys. The large Tabernacle tent at the Church of God camp housing 4000 attendees was blown away and shattered, with several people narrowly escaping harm.

Anderson Church of God

Embezzlement Charge Raised for Dugger Bank Cashier

Edward J. King former cashier of the Dugger State Bank saw the charge against him changed from larceny to embezzlement. His bond rose from 1500 to 5000 and he was released on the higher bond after surrendering. The report also notes a Flag Day address by President Wilson at the Treasury Building and a separate election contest in Rockville involving George W Kreigstenstian against John J Shea Jr. plus a Newfoundland fishing feat listing 14 boats and 3047 men.

Sullivan Ind Edward J. King Dugger State Bank King Washington Wilson Treasury Building Rockville George W. Kreigtenstian John J. Shea, Jr Dennis Shea Sunkel Vigo

War Party Victory and Naval Losses Reported

The War Party led by ex premier Venizelos won Greece's parliamentary election. British steamers Radnorshire and Dawlish collided off Newport Rock. Dawlish burned and beaching occurred with three crew injured. Desabla torpedoed off Firth of Forth. Arndale sunk by mine off northern Russia. Cross Meratal burned by a German sub. Hopemount sunk with four wounded. German Foreign Office says reply to American submarine note will take weeks.

Port Said Radnorshire Tone Burden London Dawlish Cardiff Newport Rock Desabla Glasgow Firth of Forth Arndale Russia Cross Meratal North Sea Edinburg Hopemount Berlin Foreign Office

Steamer City of Richmond Sunk in James River

The City of Richmond steamship owned by Chesapeake Steamship Co. sank in the James River today near Baltimore. Reports say no one was drowned though full details are unavailable.

Baltimore Richmond Chesapeake Steamship Co James River

Rioting Follows Trial for Assault in Columbia

Six were killed and about twenty four injured when a riot broke out in Columbia South Carolina during the trial of Ute Smith a Negro charged with assaulting a white woman. The violence erupted June 14 as the case proceeded with crowd clashes and police used force to restore order.

Columbia S. C Utes Smith

Pulliam Sworn In As Vigo County Judge

Terre Haute Indiana June 14 Charles L Pulliam sworn in and takes duties as Vigo County Circuit Court judge replacing Eli H Redman who moved to Leavenworth Wind storm earlier damaged trees in city with many limbs blown down but no serious property damage reported crops and gardens prostrated in exposed areas

Terre Haute Ind Charles L. Pulliam Vigo County Eli H. Redman Leavenworth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kieia Calloway F. J. Peck Mr. A. Abbott Milton Lucy IT. Brown Moorefield Albert Demaree Florence Roy Roberta Laura Hall Mitchell William Eckert Herman Eckert Tipton J.C. Storm Charles B. Hoefling Charles Weber Charlene W Big Creek Weber Daily Herald William H. Turner Haigh Springdale Mies Pearl Shockley Indianapolia Joseph Yager Dupont John Kidd Squire John Chapman Clark County Misa Kate Kalb Robert King Shirley Kendall Mary Wagner R. R M. L. Guthneck St. Marie, Ill Frank Guthneck Mary Jahrries Anna Bentz George Burger Middlefork Anna McBride W. J. McBride Mary Wallet Barbara Geisler West Second Street William Wenzel Catherine Cavanaugh Vernon Wright Daugherty Columbus Geo. I’. Mayfield John Quinn P. J. Quinn Bedford Alvin Rogers Logansport Christian Church Sunday Schools Manville A. F. Thomas Thomas Henry Pfister Clara Hoffman Hoffman-Demaree Chester Anderson Florence Weber Warsaw William Lichlyter Taylor Orba Alexander Charles Alexander Adams Express Co Ollie DeLoste Dan Webster Jenkins Alexander Webster Charles W. Gray Lockaport George Hoffman Gray United States Europe Circuit Court Anderson, Ind Dugger, Ind State Bank Newfoundland WAR Party Greece Athens Theo ‘War Parety Venizelou Columbia, S. C
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