Madison News Roundup of Departures Weddings and Enlistments
Various local arrivals and visits including H O Finnegan's train trip to Rushville and Richmond and Mr and Mrs James Quinn guests from Miami Fla. Private Merrill Selig returns to Camp Lee Va. William Elmer Williams and Mrs Georgia Francisco travel to New Orleans. Opal Benham and Preston Ferguson wed in Ripley county with Dr J W Turner officiating. Burial for Nicholas Keller at St Josephs cemetery. Franklin College grants Mary Phillips a degree. Local enlistees John Hartwell Clyde Phillips Michael Hopkins depart for military service. Smyrna township W S drive reports a shortfall and then progress. Lieut A H Watts reports Capt Woolford fully recovered and Battery E awaiting overseas orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Finnegan
Rushville
Richmond
James Quinn
Miami
Fla
Quinn
Anna Quinn
Baltimore Street
Merrill Selig
George Selig
Camp Lee
O. A. DeLeste
Indianapolis
James Purcell
Salina, Kansas
W. H. Matthews
Mulberry Street
Denny Springer
Mary Jo
Robert Hughes
Kokomo
E. W. Hughes
West Second Street
Elmer Williams
Georgia Francisco
New Orleans
J. W. Turner
Opal Benham
Preston Ferguson
Ripley County
Roe
Main
Broadway
Nicholas Keller
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Charles Bilger
Franklin College
Mary Phillips
Phillips
Madison High School
G. W. Augustin
Jefferson Street
John W. Hartwell
Vernon
Clyde O. Phillips
R. R
Sergt. Bonshire
Hartwell
Infantry
Engineering Corps
Michael Hopkins
Tank Corps
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Gettysburg
Hopkins
Smyrna Township
Mabel Ford
A. H. Watts
139Th Field Artillery
Hattiesburg
Miss
Hanover
Henry Watts
Franklin
Watts
Woolford
Battery Ewell
Military regiment moves to Indiana training sites
On the third Sunday in July the second regiment will assemble at Ft. Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis for field service. A special train will be chartered to take the men from Madison to Indianapolis. In the last ten days in August the company will be sent into camp at Culver Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Madison
Culver
Indiana
Draft Military and Political Notes From Madison Area
Paul Miller of Madison receives Class 3-J deferment on an agricultural claim. Clinton E. Moffett gains 1-1 on district board appeal for late marriage. June 5, 1918 registrants are recalled for naval service. No inductions under volunteer calls until Provost Marshal General instructions arrive. Henry Ford urged by Michigan Democrats as possible U.S. Senator candidate. Democrats claim him as their own. Editorial urges best effort and notes worry as a common vice, urging support for servicemen with fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Miller
Madison
District Board
Clinton E. Moffett
Navy
Marine Corps
Famous Italian aviator killed testing new plane
Captain Emilio Resnati, famed Italian aviator visiting the United States, died at Mineola field on Long Island when a wing crumpled during a test flight for the U S government. The aircraft fell about a hundred feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilio Resnati
United States
Mineola Field
Long Island
Joke on School Visitor and a Fire Drill Ambush
The anecdote about Hamilton W. Mable recalls a Philadelphia school drill. When the teacher announced a visit by Mr. Mable, pupils answered the fire drill cue with the same chorus as if he were the speaker, marching out quietly in unison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton W. Mable
Mr. Mable
Philadelphia
Wealth and adversity test the poor and rich alike
A proverb-like reflection notes that ample wealth grants endless time while hardship exposes true poverty, suggesting adversity serves as a trial for those with or without funds.
Visits and movements in Madison and beyond
A Madison roundup notes Mrs. Charles Heck visiting in Indianapolis and a string of travelers passing through or returning to the area. Names include Earl Buchanan from Nevada, Joseph Collins from St. Louis, Elizabeth Cambron visiting Norwood, Ohio, and Arthur and Mrs. Jones from Toledo staying with Matt Hoffman. Also listed are Mr. and Mrs. John Matthews on a wedding trip from Lafayette, Frank Devore returning from Vancouver, and several residents headed to Indianapolis, Dayton, or Oxford for visits. A robbery at B F Donnelly’s shoe shop on West street is reported, with entry through a rear window and a box of old rubber heels stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Heck
William Heck
Indianapolis
Earl Buchanan
Nevada
Jefferson County
Joseph Collins
St. Louis
Elizabeth Cambron
Harry Arnold
Norwood
Ohio
Arthur Jones
Toledo
Matt Hoffman
Second Street
John A. Bovard
A. J. King
Carrollton
Lucia Cruft
Hanover
Cgir
Rapids
Michigan
James Sheets
Clarence Burton
Alice Pullem
Cincinnati
Mary Martin
Manti
Utah
Mary Hill
East Second Street
Oxford
John Matthews
Lafayette
Joseph R. Matthews
Blanche Matthews
Main Street
Frank Devore
Vancouver
Wash
George Specht
Jessie May
George
North Vernon
Anna Devore
East First Street
Speed
Dayton
Albert Bondurant
George Klein
Judson
Judson Schmidt
Edward Metz
Nicholas Hertz
Wirt Road
Camp Shelby
Hattiesburg
Miss
B. F. Donnelly
West Street
Foot Comfort Week Promotes Proper Foot Care
Foot Comfort Week has national reach with shoe dealers promoting relief through proper fitting and Scholl methods. Army examinations show 75 percent of feet are defective, urging care to avoid hindrance to war activities. C A Stanton's Sons offer Scholl School trained practitioners year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Wm. M. Scholl
America
C. A. Stanton
Scholl School of
Court News Reports Final Settlements and Partition Suit
In Circuit Court today final settlements were reported for the estates of William H. Davis and Louisa Evers. Mary Boone Stapp as committee filed a partition suit against Hiram Francisco and others. An unofficial Berlin report says German Admiralty plans to declare waters from Mexico to Canada a danger zone for neutral shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Davis
Louisa Evers
Mary Boone Stapp
George E. Francisco
Circuit Court
Hiram Francisco
Berlin
Mexico
Canada
Sugar Ration Sparks Ban on Saccharin in Syrups
Dr H E Barnard issues bulletin on sugar shortage forcing soda fountains and candy makers to halt sugar syrups. Glucose and corn syrups allowed but saccharin banned due to health concerns. Sundaes and sugar syrups to be unavailable after July 13. Local confectioners notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Harper
H. E. Barnard
Federal
Flag Day Observance Highlights Patriot Spirit
Citizens raised flags with patriotic fervor and John Paul Park hosted a ceremony by John Paul Chapter D A R. The program echoed the enduring meaning of the stars and stripes as many volunteers have joined the colors to defend the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul Park
John Paul Chapter
Desertion Report From Camp Taylor Seeks Corporal Craig
The local draft board received word from Capt. Michael P. Nolan of the 335th Infantry Camp Sherman Ohio that Corporal John H. Craig enlisted September 19 1917 and deserted May 31 while to be transferred to Camp Sherman. Craig from Saluda township has deserted before at Camp Taylor Sheriff Monroe has returned him before. He has been seen in Madison in civilian clothes recently. A $50 reward is offered for his apprehension and return to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael P. Nolan
335Th Infantry
Camp Sherman
Ohio
John H. Craig
Camp Taylor
Craig
Saluda Township
Monroe
Madison
Examination of Wheat Fields in Jefferson County
Calvin Purdue of the Extension Department surveyed Jefferson County wheat fields this week. The general crop is good with many high yielding fields, but seed condition is poor due to disease and weeds. Diseases include scab, loose smut, and stinking smut. scab is worst, shriveling grain and reddening the hull. Outlook indicates about 20 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Purdue
Extension Department
Jefferson County
Six Months at the Front for Carol Eaglin
Mr and Mrs Eaglin report a letter from their son Carol stating he has earned a gold stripe for six months service at the front. The Madison lad is stationed in France and has seen considerable active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobe Eaglin
Carol Eaglin
Carol
Madison
France
Quote Proverb on Death and Reputation
A pithy two line reflection contrasts living up to an epitaph with the idea that children should be seen more than spoken about. The terse maxim implies caution about boasting and public praise.
Veterans Pension Increases Under 1912 Act Explained
Veterans already drawing under the May 11 1912 act will see automatic increases to 30 32 35 38 or 49 per month based on age and service length. Those not currently receiving pension must file an application to obtain the new benefits. Application blanks are available free from the Pension Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Dixon
Pension Department
Promotion for Lieut Niesse at Camp Lee Virginia
Word reached relatives in Madison that Lieut John L Niesse was promoted from 2d to 1st Lieutenant in the U S National Army. He had just returned from France after seven months with the 1st Regiment U S Engineers and is now an instructor in field fortifications at the Engineers Reserve Officers Training Camp at Camp Lee Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
John L. Niesse
Camp Lee
U. S. National Army
Niesse
France
1St Regt
U. S. Engineers
Engineers Reserve Officers Training Camp
Seven New Stars Added to Lutheran Service Flag
The Lutheran Church adds seven new stars to its service flag bringing total to nineteen. First four names Charles Christman Frederick Winnifield Albert Schierling Ernest Smith are members while Julian Keller Glenn Ferry Leslie Pinder have or had church ties. Senate rejected Underwood rule 41 to 34 limiting wartime debate amid talks of prohibition and treaty legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
Charles Christman
Frederick Winnifield
Albert Schierling
Ernest Smith
Julian Keller
Glenn Ferry
Leslie Pinder
Senate
Underwood
Daniels Urges Loyalty at Ballot Box and Uniform
Albany dispatch reports Secretary of the Navy Daniels delivering a stirring address urging Americans to defend the flag. He declares the place of any man who chooses to live in America is at the ballot box and in an American uniform during a crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
America
Daniels
Former Navy gunner boasts sinking ships aboard U-151
Survivors tell of a former U S Navy anti aircraft gunner who commanded the U 151 off our coast and boasted of sinking fifteen ships, six of them American, while prisoners aboard the submarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Neuticist
Our
Americans Chew Up German Divisions Near Maine
A staff officer estimated that in ten days one American division chewed up one and a half German divisions near Maine while American forces held up five enemy divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Wilson pledges full US cooperation for victory over the Hun
President Wilson cabled French President Poincare pledging the fullest cooperation and force of America in a total victory over Germany as of June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Poincaine
France
America
Pershing Recalled Praise From Allied Leaders On Anniversary
Washington June 14 General Pershing marked one year in France with congratulations from President Poincare Premier Clemenceau General Foch and General Petain the War Department announced this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Pershing
Poincaire
Clemenceau
Foch
Petain
War Department
Golf Course Compliment From Madison Bankers Visit
Bankers and families attending a Madison Country Club group meeting enjoyed scenery and a tour of the golf course praised as one of the prettiest seen. In Washington on June 14 the War Department told the House Military Committee two complete American divisions face Germans on the western front with others brigaded with French and British, hopes for more complete formations ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Madison
Washington
House Military Committee
War Department
Hole in Shoe and Neglect of Mouth Warns of Decay
The article stresses that poor dental health and shabby footwear ruin appearance and health. It highlights Senreco toothpaste as a preventive rinse against Pyorrhea and urges regular use to protect teeth, heart, and eyes, with a free sample offer and dentist consultation.
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Madisons
John Warren
Elzie Lewis
Lewis
Warren
Militia Notes
Henry Ford
Detroit
New Planne
Epeeleniia
Hamilton Mable
James Parson
Louisa Sweeney
Indiapolis
Court News
Deserts
Hon
Lieut. Niesse
THE
NAW
U. S. Navy
Liberty
Bank and Trust Company
Madison Safe Deposit& Trust Company
U.S. Liberty
First National Bank
Food Administration
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