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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
3
A roundup of brief items from Madison and nearby towns includes residents visiting relatives, travel to Indianapolis and Louisville, and a large tobacco sale at 19 7526 high price. Healthcare advances feature Donnie Mills recovering after a triple operation at Denny Sanitarium.
John Ellar Lane aged 99 died at four this morning in Madison after a long life that began in Boston in 1824. He moved to Dubuque Iowa then Madison and worked in business, serving as postmaster in Dubuque for 34 years. He leaves relatives in Boston Dubuque and Iowa including Mary Walker and nephews Charles John and Cary M Walker. The funeral and burial will be at Dubuque. Inspectors Abraham and crew arrived to inspect river vessels Beaford and May on the Louisville district and to address alleged navigation infractions amid a hot boat rivalry.
Gideon Woorwees aged about 60 a well known aid respected citizen of the Wirt neighbourhood died yesterday evening at his home after an illness of Bumnetine. Besides the widow several children survive including Mrs. J. B. Mapes of this city. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at the Wirt church with burial at Lebanon Monday morning.
Dora Welch, owner of the Central Hotel in Madison, traces a smallpox rumor to its source after visiting Konkle near Moorefield and Partain below Vevay. He claims the tale harmed his business, offers $25 per informant, and vows legal action. The edition notes real estate transfers by Fritzler and Coleman in Milton township.
The house considers a bill to raise tra id rates to 2 4 cents per mile amid widespread interest. A labor disputes mediation proposal advances with a planned two o clock vote as a resolution lauds Governor Wilson s European crisis course. Indiana University Lafayette move faces opposition, with university and county policy bills also discussed. Local obituaries report Chandler and Pheasant deaths, while a naval case reduces Lt Jonas Ingram s rank. A motor boat hull Night Owl drifts on the Ohio River, ownership uncertain.
A youthful narrator in the Russian court falls for Grand Duchess Olea while serving the Czars: their secret encounter in a private room leads to a stern reprimand and exile risk. The tale traces the emotional peril of desire within rigid royal protocols and banishment threats.
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