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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1916

Page

8

Local Society Notes and Departures Across Town

Names of residents visiting relatives and guests in nearby towns. Mrs. Nellie Spencer visits her sister in Manville while ill. Mr. Roger Wells of Pittsburgh guests Townley in North Madison. Mrs. Mary Wilson returns to Jeffersonville for a visit. many others travel or are visiting relatives. Ella Light dies at Cragmont aged 52. remains to be shipped to Freedom for burial. A newborn daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Breitenback. mother and child well.

George Grey Barnard New Roger Wells Pittsbursh Townley North Madison Nellie Spencer Pranttia Ind Win. Martin Manville Mary Wilson Jeffersonville John Bf Ella Light Cragmont Vail Freedom Charles’ Breitenback John Reinhardt Loretta Indianapolis Andres Jacobs Walnut Street Kein- Hardt Olin Wadson Howard Marr Louisville Frankfort Sarah Marr A. V. Miller Jereom Munn Samuel Chadwick Dayton, O Elizabeth Schneider Andrew Schneider Charles McBride, Sr Boone Inte Charles, Sr Peter Hager Robert A. McClure Philippine Constabulary Department of Insular Affairs George Keating Cincinnati Fred J. Foltz Nuding Foltz National New York City George Grey Squire Stuart I. C. Fisher Oklahoma East Second Street Alene Ryker Tressah Waltz Goldie Douglass David Graham Howard Douglas Als O? Ryker S Ridge Rising Sun Epworth League Mt. Zion M Mouser Indianapolis College of Dentistry State Dental Board Mary Horuff W. H. Cooper Horuff FE. Main Street Madison

Blind worker pursues max workers comp claim in Madison

Mat thew Beach, blind in one eye from a shell fragment, testifies at a Madison court hearing conducted by Mr. A Perkins of the State Industrial Commission. Beach claims $550 under the workers compensation act while the casualty company contests preexisting condition and injury causation.

Matthew Beach Court House Ke A. Perkins State Industrial Commission Jennings Beach Melish Button Company State Industrial Board Perkins Sulzer & Bear T. B. McGregor E. 5 Roberts Casualty Cochran Button Factory Madison

City Council Deliberates Regular Session Actions

City council notes read and approved June 8 records. County auditor settlement and various bids and contracts discussed Caustic debate on public safety investigations and street work adjourns to Tuesday evening.

Cisco Mayer Crogier Seriamanal Rentbandon Mro Petcome Dnetelmen Faves Edyor Peete Ted Tao Wlvanee Chas A. Bowaan Roscoe de Loe Saino Ales Cooney Jefferson Comnay Tadiant Ledge Health & Chaddies J. OG. Lanham Mayvor Crestes Mayes Holwager Miser Croz Niche Joan Paul Park Oliver Walter Madison Light & Ry. Co Mulberry Street Mentolweaver Council Thoti

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Disputes and Deals

William E. Litchfield and others vs L A Cooperider involve 28 acres in Graham township with no stated consideration. Henry F E Kiepper and wife transfer 31.116 acres in Lancaster township for 1870. Valentine Real heirs convey 87 acres in Madison and Milton townships for 900 dollars. Trying to keep out of debt is almost as tough as being in it.

William E. Litchfield Robert Turner West Third St Ida Turner Emerson Lemen William McIntire Stephen E. McIntire Lancaster Township Thos McGregor Addie Brinson Harry Brinson Lemen Carrie Cate Adison Cole HL. Lemen Dronberger Kine Columbus Nina Thomas Telen Brown Madison Pink Donaker Spaugh Bear Cotton

Walnut Street Fire Co No 4 Elects New Officers

Walnut Street Fire Company No 4 last night elected officers including President Albert G Winter Vice president Juo Schroeder Secretary Jno Kalb Chief Frank Schram and Assistant Chief Albert G Winter First Hose Director Frank Voelker Second by Chas Jacobs Driver Frank Scheets Messenger Wm Dieta and others named for posts in the department.

Walnut Street Fire Co Albert G. Winter Juo. Schroeder Secretaary Jno Kalb Tren Urey Frank Schram Frank Voelker Securd Jacob Linenweber Peter J. Hoagland Chas. Jacobs Frank Scheets Messenger Win. Dieta

Escape from Southeastern Hospital in Madison

Martinsville June 15. Thomas TL Pettit of Paragon Indiana escaped from the Southeastern hospital at Madison on June 9 after several months as an inmate. He is about five feet eleven, 175 pounds with blue eyes and black hair. He wore a dark suit and black hat when last seen. His wife Mrs Thomas H Pettit of Paragon seeks information on his whereabouts.

Martinsville Thomas TL Pettit Paragon Ind Southeastern Madison Thomas H. Pettit

Madison Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Departures

Carrie Griffith of Vevay visits Madison as others voyage to Indianapolis for friends and district Epworth meetings. Licenses granted for Arthur Narvis to Anna Underwood. Numerous locals welcome guests from Cincinnati Indianapolis and Louisville while awaiting notices of commissions and licenses.

Carrie Griffith Vevay TH. E. Johns Indianapolis

Frederick J Foltz Dies Suddenly at 44 in Madison

Frederick J Foltz a leading Madison cigar maker died at 10 30 last night from apoplexy after acute indigestion. He was born in Madison 44 years ago and spent his life as a cigar maker and tobacco dealer. Survived by widow daughter two grandchildren four sisters and a brother. He recently bought a home at Third and Mulberry streets and transformed it into a fine residence.

Frederick J. Foltz Madison Mr. Foltz Foltz Nicholas Foltz Lutheran Church Oscar Bear Emily Foltz John Frederick Bear Chata Finnegan William Weazler City William Greasling Owensboro Edward Weller Dallas Texas Cincinnati

Clyde Ohio birthplace and roots of Women’s Relief corps

The Clyde village near Sandusky, Ohio, produced top Civil War casualty General J Bo Meiher son and the first American killed in the Spanish American War George B Mack. It founded the Ladies Aid society that grew into the Women’s Relief corps and reportedly sent a large share of enlistments for both wars. Garfield intended to speak at the 1881 McPherson monument unveiling before he was shot.

Sandusky Clyde Women’s Relief Corps J. Bo. Meiherson Atlanta George B. Mack Joel Elliot Hattie McPherson General McPherson First Ladies’ Aid Society Ladies' Aid Society Elliot Washington United States Garfield McPherson Monument White House Ohio

New Way of Getting a Suit in San Jose

William Shore, a prisoner, confessed to Police Captain Campbell that he mooched a suit by following the owner for two days until he finally received the clothes. He admitted the act after a warning from Police Chief Fuller. Women take religion almost as seriously as men take politics.

San Jose Wiliam Shore Campbell

Buskirk Praises Christian Science In Odd Fellows Hall

Clarence A. Buskirk of the Mother Church lectured to a large Odd Fellows audience on Christian Science. He reviewed Eddy's founding, the movement's growth, and the method of healing through prayer and truth, citing Jesus and biblical verses to explain overcoming sickness and sin.

Odd Fellows Hall Clarence A. Buskirk S. B First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Mass Buskirk Biskirk Tle Christian Science Movement Mary Baker Eddy Christendom Jesus God Solomon Paul

New Scheme Suspected as Man Borrows Ladders in Alexandria

A well dressed man in a light wagon visited Alexandria yesterday and borrowed step ladders from several residents claiming he was doing electrical work at a neighbor's home. He loaded the ladders onto his wagon, sold them at a second hand store, and fled with the proceeds before owners realized what happened. He told victims he would return the ladders after completing the electrical job.

Alexandria Ind

Kasper Dielenhein In Madison Bride to Be

Miss Louise Dielenhein of Madison weds Jacob Kasper of Madison at St Marys Church at 6 oclock Saturday morning June 24. The couple are prominent Madison youths with families noted and well wishes from the community.

Louise Dielenhein Talbott Avenue Jacob J. Kasper Madison Ind St. Mary’s Church Indianapolis Star

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