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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1916

Page

8

Local notes butchers and clergy amid community events

Vadeson Marche Nde farts ashby the painter re dec orating the interior of Christchurch. Miss Claudsie Cope of Indianapolis visits brother Attorney TL HH Cope. Cope and Mrs Cope. Six of nine Chicago wards chose anti Thompson Republicans in primary. Licensed to wed George Washmuth and Lettie Baldridge. Funeral and illness news include Elizabeth Whittaker at 78 in county asylum and farmer Albert Madhson near Moorefield.

Ashby Christchurch Claudsie Cope Indianapolis TL HH. Cope Cope Jefferson County Sisto William Newton Tilles Leora Jane Holsclaw Leslie H. Barber James $. Barber Emerson Lemen William A. Bierck Richmond George M. Daily Greenwood Fred Adam Bellview Chas. Imel East End Dr. Raines

Greensburg wets win local option election

Greensburg Indiana voters approved the wets local option by 173, carrying three of four wards. The city, dry since 1914, previously voted wets in 1911 by 139. Seven saloons will be opened as a result of today’s vote.

Greensburg Ind

Planters House and Snook Bros. Sales Hit 90,000 at Noon

Receipts at Planters house and Snook Bros. reached about 90 000 with morning average near 9 50 as houses filled. A Milton township crop by Firth Spencer and Simpson sold for 85 cents per basket at Snook Bros. setting a market record. Other notes include real estate transfers and an Oklahoma accident, plus a new Kansas rail fare on interstate routes.

Planters House Snook Bros Milton Township Firth, Spencer and Simpson Snook House

Seventy New Members Join Baptists After Revival

A revival close, held Thursday in the church auditorium, drew over 200 attendees as seventy new members joined the Baptists. Rev. Lane received a 21 jewel Hamilton watch and a cameo brooch as tokens of appreciation, presented by ALCL Owens.

Cig Loni Pavists Lane Hamilton Aisony

Mulligan and Turner Wed Quietly in Madison

Scott Mulligan formerly of Trimble county Kentucky and Amanda Turner of the city wed last Thursday February 22 in Madison in a quiet ceremony. They rode the morning train with friends, departing Madison after the ceremony and returning the same day. They will reside with the bride on East First Street and welcome well wishes from friends.

Scott Mulligan Trimble County Mandana Turner Vernon Holmes East First Street

Pastor H. T. Martin resigns from Mt. Byrd Church

Elder H. T. Martin, pastor of Mt. Byrd Christian Church in Milton, Kentucky, has tendered his resignation to take effect April 1 after four years of service. He has accepted a call to pastor a church in Olive Hill, Carter County, and the resignation has been accepted.

Mt. Byrd Christian Church Olive Hill, Ky Milton, Ky HH. T. Martin

Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism and Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to relieve rheumatism neu ralgia and other pains by promoting blood flow and warmth. It markets 25c and 50c bottles, claiming strong relief for adults and useful for children's ailments and general aches.

Sloan Uber

Couple celebrates 50 years as two families unite

Maw and Mrs. W. H. Hisle observed their golden wedding anniversary quietly at Milton Indiana. Guests from Carrollton Kentucky Madison Indiana and Alva Oklahoma attended the celebration. A large dinner and gold and white decor highlighted the event with tributes from children and friends.

Maw W. H. Hisle Carrollton Fisle Milton Carrell Co J C. Fisle Madison, Lid Clarence Mnancie, Tadafrs Charles Y Colla Alavs Lick Teokoon Darnall McAlester Okla Darnell JC. Hisle Gertrude Collins Mires. Uisle Mrs Hisle Do. Hisle

Hanover College Alathean Club Discusses US Foreign Policy

Hanover Ind March 1 The Hanover college Alathean Club met for a round table on The Foreign Policy of the United States led by Professor A H Woodworth. Due to Miss Delcie Shields illness Gladys Roberts of Bedford will replace Susan Abbie in the winter term play Miss Hobbs which will be staged March 10 by the Dramatic Club.

Hanover Ind Hanover College Alathean Club United States A. H. Woodworth Miss Hobbs The Dramatic Club Assembly

Dr King's New Life Pills Promoted as Poison Remover

An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a laxative to release poisons from the system and improve eye and body conditions. It claims accumulated waste and poisons cause ailments and promises relief after one dose.

Bowser's Bold Idea Amazes and Amuses a Couple

Mr. Bowser unveils a sponge based anti sinking plan to save ships, proposing fifty tons of dry sponges to absorb water and keep vessels afloat. Mrs. Bowser challenges the impracticality while stressing common sense, then they abandon the scheme for moving pictures.

Mr. Bowser Meo Bart Bowser Mrs. Bowser

To a Lion Poem Fragment by Oliver Herford

A playful verse mocks a nonwriter's pomp and circus vanity. The speaker notes roughness and lack of stage talent, hints at pseudo culture, and ends with a playful jab about hair as a sign of pretension in social life.

Oliver Herford

Bryan Cousin Proposes Diversion Canals for Flood Prevention

John Bryan of Yellow Springs Ohio, cousin of William Jennings Bryan, outlines a plan to build shallow graduated diversion canals across river bends. The system would divert flood waters into a straight, level-bottom channel, potentially reclaiming millions of acres and avoiding dams or reservoirs.

Washington House Committee On John Bryan Yellow Springs Ohio William Jennings Bryan Mississippi River Mr. Bryan Mississippi Masonary Bryan Ohio Valley Dayton Lake Erie

Tobacco Market Reports Two-Day Sales At Snooks Warehouse

The market closed yesterday evening with 160000 pounds sold at an average of 10.25 dollars with 85 cents high at the Snooks warehouse. This morning 70000 pounds across two houses sold by noon at about 9.70 dollars with 85 cents high. Receipts remain heavy and the 85 cent record set at Snooks was repeated yesterday and today.

Snooks

Burdock Blood Bitters Advertisement Claim

An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for heavy impure blood causing a muddy complexion headaches nausea and indigestion. It claims thin blood causes weakness pale sickness and promotes pure blood through sound digestion with a dollar price at stores.

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