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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
6
A June 13 Madison dispatch reports community happenings from commencements to deaths. It notes a cabinet misstep by Preanknt Wilson, school grade ceremonies, arrivals and departures of residents, funerals in Madison area, local arrests for intoxication, a Stamford railroad incident, and nine X-ray experimenters’ deaths.
The death toll from the Boston express wreck rose to six with the death of Gregory Humes of the New York World. Engineer Dougherty of the second section is missing. The coroner, United States attorney, and Interstate Commerce Commission opened joint investigations with serious charges directed at the Hartford railroad expected.
The ceremony joined Rosa May James and Frank Koebel at the James residence on Walnut Street. Rev Guttineck officiated as guests praised the bride’s beauty and propriety, with bridesmaids Tailiau and Raeard Darty assisting and Miss Charette Selmedt providing music. Delicacies followed as well wishers offered gifts to the couple.
James Wellington, 71, long prominent in Anderson milling, dies at home after a 60 year career. He was a 32d degree Mason and a friend to Madison visitors. daughter Mrs. Andrew Lytle accompanied him home on a recent visit. Funeral arrangements to be led by embalmers Mr Andrew Lytle. Also announced is the engagement of Miss Hannah Hamilton Moore to Mr Lee Edwin Childs, to be wed June 28 in Cincinnati with residence to be East Orange New Jersey. Childs, son of Rev P A Childs, Related to Mrs Geo Denny of this city.
Jeri Gray age 9 of Moorefield is critically ill after a rat bit his hand while staying with his sister Mrs Carl Culbertson. The bite initially caused minor concern but the infection worsened, with high fever and severe pain, while Dr George W Copeland in Vevay treats him.
The Southeastern Hospital board met in Indianapolis on Tuesday to approve July contracts and arrange travel for Superintendent Busse to Niagara Falls for a regional psych association meeting and for Prustes We Dally to Europe. The contracts list includes grocery, dairy, meat, soap, and laundry suppliers with expenditures totaling 25200.26 dollars."
Adv touts Electric Bitters as ideal for tired weak and nervous people claiming improved appetite digestion and energy. Testimonials from Mrs Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praise the product as a gift altering health, with Harper's Drug Store selling bottles at 50 cents and 1.00.
A gray-haired captain of the Old Santa Claus boat brought joy to children decades ago aboard a vessel built in Cincinnati. The crew, led by Pharee Che, ferried families to shore while facing harsh trade winds and rough seas. The boat later ferried workers to a yard near Louisville, with memories of the shipyard and river trips enduring in Wit.
A garbled transcription suggests a proposed immigration measure. It references Senator Dingham and aims to repeal or reform nationality rules, with unclear details and numerous OCR errors. The fragmentary text mentions nation alty and country, hinting at a broad policy change but provides no concrete dates or outcomes. The piece lacks verifiable specifics.
The wedding of Miss Frieda Hitz and Raymond Coneway was held at 7:50 PM in a Second German M bene Church service conducted by Rev. John C. Gerelach. Attendants included George Hitz Jr and Mrs Hitz. reception followed with guests including Mr and Mrs Albert Bach of Madison Indianapolis News.
Washington reports that Mother Jones plans to testify before the Senate about governors Glasscock and the coal miners strike. She urges Senator Kerra to pursue the matter in civil courts and says she spent three months imprisoned during military rule.
The Herald notes debate over a proposed measure likely to affect winter policy. Supporters and opponents, including Mr Hames BOP allies, plan discreet lobbying as talks progress in the current session.
Wim A Guthrie and wife transfer to PLC CC St Louis Railway Co. for one dollar a tract in Lancaster township. J P Owens and wife transfer to A J Sylvester a large tract in Lancaster township for eleven thousand dollars. Nettie Van Antwerp transfers sixty six point six five acres in Shelby township to Wm B May for a sum of five thousand nine hundred eighty eight dollars and eighty one cents. The fibers of wood are strongest near the center of the trunk.
A 275 acre Barclay farm in Trimble County Kentucky known as the Barclay farm is offered for sale by Bedford attorneys in the Elendale issue. The sale is set for public auction in Bedford on Monday July 28. The item notes the farm as one of the finest in the county. In February 1888 children were born in Pennsylvania.
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