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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
2
Madison Indiana records indicate the Lilson Herald weekly edition published by Herald Company with a yearly subscription of one dollar in advance. The notice lists publication and post office details dated March 3, 1921.
Birth announced to Mr and Mrs Charles Geisler a daughter on East First Street. Mrs V C Miles visiting son Payne in Covington Kentucky. Mrs Minnie Patterson of Bernstad Laurel County visiting Mrs Anna Anschick. Mr William Smith named on staff of Department Commander Robert W McBride. Theodore Cassons of Warren Ohio visiting his wife and Bruce Kay family on West Third Street. Mrs Cassons staying several weeks. Edith Black underwent successful surgery in Memphis Tennessee. family in Madison hopeful. Fire near Canaan destroyed Living six miles north of town plus two cars and crops. cause backfire from automobile. Sixteen years ago today February 23 1905 four men met in Chicago starting the feature movement. Local Rotary Club organized in March with 21 charter members. six later admitted. Cub praises local civic efforts and city improvements.
El Dorado Arkansas draws notice for a large oil discovery after gas decline. The initial production shows wells delivering about 25 008 barrels per day, signaling a significant shale oil prospect in the area.
Julia A. Robertson and others transfer 15 acres near Deputy to Frank Hughes for 800 dollars. The R Johnson Yarnard Cordage Co transfers property on First Street to John S Cordrey for 81 dollars.
Weakened roofs in Holland are examined as a concern for durability and safety. Analysts discuss construction practices, weather impact, and potential restoration needs affecting local homes and public buildings.
The article lists Harding's proposed Cabinet with Hughes Mellon Weeks Daugherty Jays Denby Fall Wallace Hoover Davis as secretary nominees. The Current Events Club met at Mrs. Elias Scotts home on West Second Street with patriotic decor and talks on Americanization and unity for foreign born citizens.
A fragmented report describes heightened buying spirit as auto shows unfold and buyers seek replacements. Amid garbled lines, mentions of dealers, projections, and theater lookovers hint at a revived market interest and consumer optimism in automotive displays.
The Indiana State Automobile Riddle Week of March is set to be more elaborate than ever. The piece notes renewed interest in car culture and suggests the auto industry is staging a renaissance despite earlier doubts.
The rolling automobile trade plans a week long show starting March seventh open day and night with elaborate decor as dealers expect a strong revival. Tapping local pride, Ryker's Ridge residents Mr and Mrs William H Smith celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at Mt Zion Baptist Church with many friends in Madison offering congratulations.
At Madison high school MoH.S. debaters defeated Hanover on the topic Re solved That Immigration Should Be Prohibed For a Number of Years. Madison team Sam Strotees Lola Philips Her biot Zeanny led the affirmative with strong logic. Hanover's Janet McNeal Louis Regan Clayton Cox faced the panel Rev W W Lovan George S Cottman and Prof Woolcutt. A second win came at Vevay where M U Ss team also beat the local high school on the same subject.
A Parisian man, M Petiteolan, killed himself to spare his wife from hunger as they struggled in a poor Rue St Mesbirds flat. After his suicide the wife remained with the body for days until authorities intervened, and she was removed to a hospital.
The text argues for planting a tree in place of a monument to honor the fallen. It questions the value of erecting memorials and suggests dedicating a tree in harvest to represent those lost in war. It frames the idea as supporting forests and lasting memory.
The report notes land in France damaged by a disease from 1414 to 1918, with only some acres remaining unsuitable for sowing. Restoration efforts aim to bring fields back to cultivation for the next season.
A London police sergeant retires after traveling 89,000 miles aboard the Black Maria and transporting nearly 40,000 prisoners. His long service marks a notable career in the capital's law enforcement.
The Guantanamo Bay station in Cuba hosts 1,100 personnel under Commandant J. J. Fanningan with large rifle and pistol ranges described as the largest in the United States dependencies. The site includes ten baseball diamonds, tennis and handball facilities, and recreation buildings designed for training 15,000 to 20,000 seamen annually.
A 600 pound hog on Dr. William Raith's farm in Farmington New Jersey refused slaughter and routed the family to trees for safety. Neighbors arrived with shotguns and killed the enraged animal after a half hour. Also notes a Winchester Kentucky sewing club offering to patch for any resident. Canadian immigration shows 109 856 arrivals year to Nov 1 up 82 percent from 1919 with 84 709 from the United States and mentions a Scottish prejudice against church organs.
Mrs Eliza Peak daughter Margaret returned to Indianapolis after visiting relatives. Mrs T A Childs returned to Franklin after visiting her son Dr A G W Childs and family. Jefferson county schools Graham Hanover Lancaster Salud and Shelby townships appeal for aid totaling 14444.13 dollars. Lutheran men hosted an after supper banquet at the church parlor as a return to the ladies for a previous father and son banquet. Prof Winter's orchestra provided music and a dinner was served.
Marcus R. Sulzer of Madison drops into the Statehouse to see Senator Cravens Lieutenant Governor Branch and Governor McCray. He notes a breakdown after a major lawsuit and plans rest in Martinsville.
Addie Tindle filed a divorce suit against Chester Tindle alleging cruel treatment. The couple married January 13, 1921 in Vevay and separated February 22. Attorney for the plaintiff is Harry Lemen.
This afternoon Clerk Nichols issued licenses to Harold D. Barnes and Altar A. Mier both of this county. Edgar C. McGee and Martha M. Phillips both of this county. Marion C. Bland and Louis McGee both of this county. Russel W. Gray and Helen M. Hall both of this county. Yesterday Nichols issued a license to Emery R. Bray of Clark county and Ada Craig of this county. They wed last night at 7 o clock in Squire Chapman’s office.
Henry Jennings and his wife transfer property on East Second Street to Charles Hawkins and his wife for $650. Public record notes the conveyance and involved parties.
Warden Lewis E. Lawes bans convicts from wearing silk shirts neckties silk socks and linen collars. Convicts must wear the state prison uniform as a curb on spending money from home and the yard traffic of fancy attire. The measure follows a rise in outfits and gaudy dress among inmates.
In May 1880 a Cardiff sailor married two months left on a ship promising to return for New Year’s dinner. For 40 years his wife has kept the same seat and empty plate each New Year’s day, saying she will continue the vigil until his return.
A brief humor caption from American Legion Weekly recounts a farmer or worker recounting a late return home and a joked remark about pulling teeth. The dialect piece highlights frontier life and a punchline about the Garin’ soul.
The author argues that men have long pretended incapacity for housework to sustain male triumphs in public labor. He cites jokes, social norms, and biology to claim women bear the burden of child care and domestic chores, while men claim no skill or interest in washing, sewing, or holding a baby.
A National Electric Light Association committee finds color toned lamps should be closer to kerosene than white. Candle flame lamps show pleasing color with a durable bulb coating that remains stable on gas or electric lamps. Efficiency loss is small, with consumption under half of comparable carbon lamps.
The most complete model building project claims to be Pershing square New York a full miniature constructed from public service commission and architect plans sculptor Francis T. Gilling worked two years. The Grand Central terminal replica uses wood pulp and celluloid with 16000 windows cars lights signals and subway equipment. After the exposition the model will tour other cities and perhaps be shown abroad.
Squire Witherbee notes after the eighteenth amendment many mountaineers in the neighborhood bought motors cars phonographs and pianos and finery for their wives and daughters prompting readers to draw their own conclusions about illicit wealth in the area.
Miss Esther and Miss Lucretia cling to a cherished quilt legacy unearthed from Aunt Anstice Dolbear. They find a stash of a thousand dollar bills sewn into the fabric, enabling a wary pair to savor sudden wealth while facing a changing cityscape and rising costs.
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