Local travelers report from Madison and surrounding area
Mr and Mrs Joseph Hertz returned from Indianapolis after a short visit. Mr Charles R Johnson came back from Louisville where he attended the Automobile Show. Mr and Mrs Morton Baker of Ghent Ky returned home after weeks in the city for treatment of his injured right hand. Baker injured his hand in shucking corn and is progressing well on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hertz
Indianapolis
Charles R Johnson
Louisville
Morton Baker
Ghent
Baker
Denny
Rotary Club Heara Talka By College Students
Madison Rotary Club hosted visiting college students Mendenhall Gross Ashbocker Crewsum and Fisher who spoke to local youths about leading a clean life and participating in sports. Richard Johnson reported on the Evansville State Convention. W A Millis announced Rockefeller Foundation funding of 150000 with interest since last July and Hanover fund needs 125000 more. Walter Caplinger outlined a reorganized county library system and township reading stations funded by the Madison library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Rotary Club
Men‘enhall
Gross
Ashbocker
Crezbsum
Fisher
Mendenhall
Graham Ross
Rotary Club
Richard Johnson
Evansville
W. A. Millis
Hanover Fund
Rockefeller Foundation
Sim Hanover
Walter Caplinger
Madison Library
Death of Mrs Amanda Cull Widow of Nathan Cull
Mrs Amanda Cull died at her granddaughter Mrs Charles Harrison home on west Main street at 2 oclock this morning after a two week illness. She was 75, born in Carroll county Kentucky and a lifelong member of the Carroll county Methodist church. Survived by daughters Mrs C A Meeks Carroll county and Mrs Mack Taylor Ripley county Indiana, and several grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday afternoon with interment in Cull cemetery Carroll county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Cull
Nathan Cull
Charles Harrison
West Main Street
Cull
Carroll County
Mack Taylor
Ripley County
Ind
Stella Ford Sues For Rehearing Of Divorce In Circuit Court
Through attorneys Zear ing and Lauck of Indianapolis Stella Ford files suit for rehearing of the divorce Stella Ford versus Edward Ford from the January term where Edward Ford was granted a divorce. Case slated for March term. Nathaniel Gray sues Pearl Gray for divorce alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Attorneys Lemen and Cooper represent Gray with trial set for March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Zearing
P. J. Lauck
Indianapolis
Stella Ford
Madison barber marks 50 years in city before move
Mr. Adam Stephan ends a half century at a frame building on east Main adjoining Red Front and relocates his shop to 911 North Walnut Street. The longtime Madison barber notes the record for continuous service and invites old customers to visit, while praising Stephan as a trusted local figure. A separate line mentions England's chief justice earning a $40,000 yearly salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Stephan
East Main Street
Red Front
North Walnut Street
Stephan
Madison
Giant Wheat Pool Formed in Kansas by Growers
The Kansas branch of the National Wheat Growers Association organized a gigantic wheat pool to market 50 million bushels of the 1921 crop under centralized control. This move aims to stabilize prices for farmers during wartime-like market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson, Kansis
Kansas
National Wheat Growers Association
Pleasant First Baptist Church entertainment by Philothea Club No 9
A crowded First Baptist Church last night welcomed a Philothea Club No 9 musical and literary program. Klein's orchestra and numerous soloists received praise for performances including readings, violin and cornet solos, trombone numbers, and a chalk talk on kindness. Mrs Nicholas Klein earned credit for accompanying the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Philothea Club No. 9
Klein
Nicholas Klein
Gregory Klein
Nicholas Klein, Jr
John Huck
John Kalb
Schulz
Florence Server
Hannah B. Tibbets
Charles Lemen
Louis Perry
Pal
Prof. Klein
Frank P. Vail
Frank Klein
John Harper
George Washington
Carrie Nation
Uncle Sam
Cleo Lodge K of P Hosts Night of Initiation and Banquet
In Brooksburg the Cleo Lodge K of P entertained over two hundred members with a six candidate initiation followed by banquet and smoker. Officers of the lodge gave speeches while Madison Lodge 2 sent sixty five members in an exhibition. Initiates were Otis Reed Maurice Thacker Charles Potter John Kaiser Harvey Brooks and Robert Comly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooksburg
K. of P. Lodge
Madison Lodge 2
Cleo Lodge of
Madison
Otis Reed
Maurice Thacker
Charles Potter
John Kaiser Harvey Brooks
Robert Comly
Beekeeping Meeting Dates Announced Across Indiana
Indiana apiary inspector C O Yost lists meetings for beekeepers in March and April. Events include Madison county at Y M C A Anderson March 1 Huntington county at Courthouse Huntington March 12 Monroe county Bloomington March 14 Jefferson county Madison date pending Lake county Crown Point April 1 Porter county Valparaiso or Hebron April 1. Also Rev Joseph M Cooper named pastor of Grace M E Church succeeding Rev C A Reagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
C. O. Yost
State Department of Conservation
Madison County
Jefferson County Automotive Association Forms In Hotel Jefferson Meeting
Members of the Jefferson County Automotive Association met at Hotel Jefferson for a regular monthly luncheon. They adopted resolutions creating the Jefferson County Automotive Trade Association with a one dollar monthly dues including lunch and a committee based membership process. The group aims to promote friendly cooperation, curb bad debts, support a used car push, improve public service, engage in legislative matters, and back highway improvements. A spring automobile show is planned with a committee handling arrangements and future publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Automotive Association
Hotel Jefferson
Jefferson County Automotive Trade Association
Ihose
Jefferson County
Momentum of Japanese in Hawaii Threatens Other Races in Elections
A federal survey led by Dr. Frank F. Bunker warns that Japanese residents in Hawaii will dominate electorates by 1940 and 1980. It cites birth trends from 1898 to 1919, public school enrollment growth, and a 1920 census showing 100,274 Japanese among 253,012 residents, projecting about 30,857 voters by 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Bunker
Washington
Hawaii
Rawail
Census Bureau
Hanover College Receives 150000 Grant for Salaries
A telegram from the General Education Board announces a 150000 grant to Hanover College Indiana for a 100000 endowment increase and a 7500 annual grant for this year and next, with 100000 still to raise toward a 500000 campaign begun last December. Final action was taken yesterday after review by board president Wallace Buttrick. The Hanover executive committee will meet Friday to plan campaign completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Millis
Hanover College
New York
Wiliam Alfred Millis
Henove
Ind
Trevor Arnett
General Education Board
Campaire
Millis
Wallace Buttrick
Indiana
Madison
Hanover Board
Mrs Mabel Orem Taylor Dies in Cleveland at 30
Mrs Frank Dixon on East Fourth Street receives word that her sister Mrs Robert Taylor died at her Cleveland home after a long illness. She was 30, born in Madison, daughter of William Orem, previously Miss Mabel Orem. Survived by husband, father, a brother, and several sisters including Mrs Dixon and Mrs Vance Chapman. Funeral in Cleveland tomorrow. Michael Finnegan returns to Jeffersonville after a visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dixon
East Fourth Street
Robert Taylor
Cleveland
Ohio
Madison
William Orem
Mabel Orem
Taylor
Dixon
Vance Chapman
St. Paul
Minn
Smuggling Surge Alarms New York Port Official
Collector Newton of the Port of New York warns of a rising smuggling surge fueled by a supposed international drug ring. He cites $10,000,000 yearly in undeclared goods, including diamonds, liquor, and heroin, with Canada and Mexico routes and limited inspectors hampering enforcement. He calls for tariff revision and stronger border controls as crews increasingly smuggle and conceal goods aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
New York
Byron HK. Newton
Canada
Mr. Newton
Italy
Rotterdam
Dling
Poat Behmed
Flus City
Mexico
Royal Necklace Stolen From Petrograd Bank Strong Box
A diamond and pearl necklace believed to have belonged to the czar's eldest daughter vanished from a Petrograd bank strong box after a long security history. The box yielded only an empty vodka bottle with mocking notes. several small pearls traced to Revel and three bank employees were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Inter
Revel
Bill would make husband real employer in Kansas bill
A Kansas legislature bill stipulates husbands become employers at home with wives as employees. It allows recovery of damages suffered while performing household duties under the bill's terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Real Ross
Kansas
Simple Home Remedy Urged to Fight Catarrh
A Kentucky druggist promotes a homemade catarrh remedy made from mentholated arnica mixed with water. Gargle twice daily and spray nostrils to ease soreness and heal the nasal membranes. He urges early use at first signs of cold to prevent spread in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington, Ky
Kentucky
Nyc
Otto Auto's Resurrection Weekend at Indiana State Fair
Ol Lige Bailey says Otto Auto isn t dead and will attend a grand wake at the state fairgrounds the week of March Tth. Line Witley and locals tout Otto s revival as a major comeback and symbol of a broader Indiana revival with dealers and builders backing a bold public celebration and reprieve for Otto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol’ Lige Bailey
Sez Otto Auto Isn't
Tirta’ Autermobile
Hull
Indiana
Line Witley
Moore
Emporium
Otto
Oto
Ottos
Billysunday
Ole Otto
Chance to Look Em Over At Auto Show
The Indianapolis Auto Show during the week of March 7 invites all residents to view new automobiles in the heated state fair grounds building. The program promises more real beauty and music with léne Jazz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair Grounds
Edward Eckert Returns From Louisville Auto Show
Edward Eckert arrived back last night after attending the Automobile Show in Louisville where the event is being held this week.
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Philothee Clase
Cleo Lodge
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Order
Beekeepers of
Joseph M. Cooper
Grace M. E. Church
C. A. Reagan
Cooper
June Pass Qgeight
Missouri van Dyke McCrary
Aantu
Rome
Gao
McCrary
Din Athieta
Pass
Buckhead
The
Jefferson County Automobile Association
Islands
Mrs
Michael Finnegan
Jeffersonville
Petrograd Bank
United States Army
Cincinnati
Stant
Madison Telephone Co
Harry Kay
Edward Eckert
Humphreys’ Homeo. Medicine Company
William Street, New York
Safe Deposit & Trust Co
John W. Tevin
Pres. W. Sancett
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