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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1920

Page

4

Madison Notes From February 25 Local News

Mrs Roy Mckay and two week old daughter Acna Marnie left Dr Denny's santaran for home near Ban. Willian J. Comstock of Louis ville and Miss Girace Brindley of Sauverland county were married this morning by Clerk Prenat. Mrs Martie Taff near recovery after hospital stay. Charence Cher, Democrat candidate for Congress, arrived at the site and visited friends. Mrs AE Buchanan ill with appendicitis but improving. Harold Heath and Elsee Heath vs Robert Benham moved to Jefferson Cerca Court from Swatzerland county. Mrs Vincent Kirk returned from Pittsburg after death of daughter Mrs Reasel Ashmore. Funeral of James Martine held at Helicon Church, interment in church cemetery. The Grahantacecan party traveled to Lidguadapolis, funeral service held at Flanner & Buchanan's, body cremated. Harry Glack funeral at Hebron Church. Interment Hebron Cemetery.

Roy Mckay Acna Marnie Denny Santaran Ban Willian J. Comstock Lousville Girace Brindley Sauverland County Hono Charence Cher Columbus Congress AE. Buchanan Chea Dro Wo RL Matthews Harold Heath Elsee Heath Robert Benham Jefferson Cerca Swatzerland County Prewatt Vincent Kirk Dpittsburg Kansas Reasel Ashmore Ashmore James Martine Bestone Shelby Town Canin Helicon Church AM Grahantacecan Christin Schrader Lidguadapolis Flanner & Buchanan Harry Glack o'Cock Kew Dean Clark Hull Fiebron Church Hebron Cemetery

First Gas Mask Designed by Woman in Wartime Effort

Fragments describe a pioneering female designer credited with developing the first gas mask amid World War I conditions. The text mentions protective gear, trench warfare, and the broader push to equip soldiers against chemical weapons, highlighting the role of a woman in early gas mask innovation.

Wolves in Barnyard Triggers Farmside Wolf Hunt

On a John Zerro farm two wolves were spotted near the barnyard as men chased the animals. Warnings spread and Zerr and Wieckerns organized a vigil, returning after a report of another wolf. Zerr fired, killing seven wolves in the neighborhood over the past month.

John Zerro Peters Mao Zerr Wieckerns

War Materials Sold by US Liquidation Commission

The United States liquidation commission reports completion of its sale of wartime material in Europe and return to the U S. It says it realized about 700 000 000 through the sale of war debris and related items. Much was junk and offered little asset value. Also reported is a house fire near Carrollton destroying the residence of Mrs Mary Vallandingham and daughter Miss Katie Vallandingham with losses of 8000 on the building and 3000 on insured contents.

United States Parker America Haroe Mary Vallandingham Katie Vallandingham Carrollton

Social Notes: Local Visits and Travels Reported

Madison and Indianapolis residents Miss Fila Stuart and Miss Anna Ramsey return from visits with relatives in Indiana. Miss Rene Luckett sails to join a position at Shillito's. Messrs Samuel Steyrerwald and George Major attend events in Memphis and auto shows with other travelers. Mrs ALS Guernsey visits Louisville and returns with her daughter Mrs T J Mucher to Jerome and Houston. Mrs larry W Childs travels from Louisville amid family illness. Walter Schneider Jr. improves after an operation.

Samuel Steyrerwald George Major Wareen New London Towa Chathou Als Guernsey Louteville Ade T. J. Mucher Jerome Houston Texas Larry W. Childs Tean Louisvile Walter Schneider Walter Schneider, Jr Walter

Negotiations Over Bermuda Islands Resolution Drawn in Senate

Washington February 20 negotiations with Great Britain are explored as the United States considers acquiring the Bermuda Islands or providing a resolution introduced in the Senate by Senator Keaven. The brief outlines the debate and potential policy path.

United States Senate Washington Great Britain Bermuda Islands Keaven

Ralston Announces Democratic Presidential Candidacy

Elkhart Indiana February 27 The Elkhart Review notes Samuel Ralston former Indiana governor enters the race for the Democratic nomination for president The report highlights Ralston’s prior office and his bid for the White House in 249 259 005 domestic and foreign policy themes implied by the coverage.

Elkhart Ind The Elkhart Review Today Samuel Ralston Indiana Presider

Food waste losses and distribution question in the United States

The article notes fifty million dollars’ worth of food goes to waste yearly in the United States with most losses due to improper distribution. It cites a conference estimate that sixty million dollars in fees from food orders could be conserved through better facilities. It also reports Bolshevik executions in Russia and a Wisconsin court awarding eight thousand dollars for injuries from a church ejectment.

United States New York Ceoad Sei

Death of Mrs Eliza Leatherbury reported after illness

Mrs Eliza Leatherbury widow of James Leatherbury died after a weeks illness. She was born in Switzer land county and survived by a son, several daughters including Mrs Chester Liempruber and Mrs Neared Clowner, and a daughter in New York. The family and community extend sympathy as the end came peacefully.

Elza Leather Barry James Leatherbury Leatherbury Uedterson Street Switzerland Cmd Tadao Doe Oboatherbury Dasen Bevatherbuy Chester Liempruber Clowner Tielea Pracy Mer Leathervar

Fragmentary obituary notes a young man's death in Phaneser

A fragmentary obituary reports the death yesterday of a young man in Phaneser after a bite related incident. It names surviving relatives and mentions the decedent's age and immediate family, with broken details from the damaged text.

Straw Vote Reveals Wood Leading Hot School Poll

A straw poll shows Major General Leonard Wood top candidate with 87 votes in a student election. Other figures include Woodrow Wilson 20, Hoover 5, Johnson 5, Butler 2, Cox 5, and maverick totals from Democrats and Socialists. Total votes 164. Separately, Mr. Carl Wolf and Miss Halte Schnaitter wed at the Methodist Parsonage, Rev. Taylor officiating. Wolf, a farmer from Brooksbury Ro, is son of Frank Wolf. bride daughter of J. L. Schnaitter of Ve vay Rol, with well wishes from friends.

Carl Wolf Halte Schnaitter Taylor Methodist Parsonage Wolfe Frank Wolf Brooksbury Ro J. L. Schnaitter Vevay Rol

Miss Houerta McAlpine and Welsh Regiment Matrimony Mentioned

Fragmentary notes reference Miss Houerta McAlpine daughter of Sa Beh Min and a Welsh regiment. The text hints at a marriage or social event but details are unclear.

Richard Lloyd Houerta McAlpine

United States Dental Surgeons Advise Proposals

A terse note indicates dental surgeons in the United States discussed proposed reforms or recommendations. The fragmented text suggests expert opinion or professional guidance on dental care standards.

Fragmentary Local Notice Mentions Paper Supply in City

The readable fragments reference a local notice about paper supply in the city and a seven day timeframe. Nearby names and places are unclear due to damaged text.

Amy Ron Poe Bao Pheh

Prohibition Tied to Health Gains, Surgeen General Reports

A report from Surgeen General Blue, head of the Public Health Service, links improved U S health conditions over the past year to Prohibition. Separately, a bird fact notes the swallow’s beak size relative to body size.

United States Surreen General Blue Servie

Samson Tractor Impresses Farmers at Ringwald Farm Test

The Samson tractor tested yesterday at Ben Ringwald's Michigan road farm impressed many farmers with its power for sawing wood and operating an ensilage cutter. The Kramer Auto Sales Company of this city is the local agent. A pair of twin girls were born to Mr. and Mrs. William Beland of Indianapolis, formerly Lula Kasper of this city. friends extend congratulations.

Samson Kramer Auto Sales Company Ben Ringwald Michigan Road William Beland Indianapolis Beland Lula Kasper J. J. Kasper

Commission to be appointed by United Shares

A commission is to be appointed by United Shares to oversee a public matter amid Washington discussions. The move signals ongoing authorities drawing from Canadian and American stakes. Details remain unclear as officials consider governance and timber industry implications.

United Shares

Final degree dissolving packers approved by AG and court

The final decree dissolving the large packers has been entered after an agreement between Attorney General Didier and the packers. The ruling was filed in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia before evening in Washington.

District of Columbia Supreme Court Washington Therm Didier Supreme Court of the District Colmbia Packers

Elsner Expected to Enter District Race for Congress

E P Elsner of Seymour appears set to seek the Democratic nomination for the district’s congress seat. The Indiana race involves a potential contest with Lincoln Dixon and Vermott officials in a bid for the fourth congressional district.

North Vernon Ind Lincoln Dixon Congress Dixon Washington, D.C Clarence Custer Columbus J. A. Craig Greenwood Edward Elsner Seymour

Frankfort river men supervise repairs on Kentucky steamers

Capt. Mo W. Pryor and Pilot M. N. Mullen of Frankfort Ky supervise repair work on steamers at Madison marine ways. Both are veteran river men once employed on Mail Line runs between Cincinnati and Louisville and are visiting Madison to reconnect with old acquaintances.

Bie Suaghovait Hentuesi Visf Kentucky Madison Mo W. Pryor M.N . Mullen Frankfort Cincinnati Louisville

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