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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
7
Historical Madison items list visits on trains to Louisville and Indianapolis, a Niagara flagship raise in Lake Erie, births and probate filings, local real estate transfers, and plans for an April address by Adrian Newens at the Opera House. The piece notes community milestones, birthdays, and prominent visits, reflecting a busy town record.
Monroe Lodge of Odd Fellows in Madison, second oldest in the state but oldest by years of continuous operation, marked its 111th birthday with a history read by F M Hill detailing the lodge from organization to present. The event featured musical interludes, speeches, recitations, a farewell for Louis Sulzer, and a closing drill by Monroe and Madison Lodges followed by a luncheon.
Mr Oliver A Noble of South East street suffered a severe fainting spell at his home yesterday afternoon and was unconscious for some time He is better today under Dr H S Hatch care and it is thought he escaped a stroke. Noble was a well known river steamboat mate before retirement and served as an able officer on many large boats.
Charles F Hyatt and wife convey 77 acres in Saluda township and property in North Madison to Ada Hyatt for 9000 dollars. Ada Hyatt transfers the same property back to Charles F Hyatt for private consideration. William Kahoheira sells property on South Jefferson Street to Anna Flyon for 34500 dollars.
Misa Luke Borcherding visits Madison as a guest of her aunts Mrs. Clara Metzger and Mrs. Will Gentrup. John Humphrey plans a Taulman timber trade keeping his saw mill nearby. Earlham College baseball schedules Hanover games on May 16 and May 31.
Madison public figure Louis Sulzer departs by afternoon train to Chicago then Milwaukee where his family has settled to take up a large department store treasurer post. He is active in civic groups including Odd Fellows, Bnai Brith, Commercial Club, and Chautauqua support, and leads in business and charitable circles.
A long tribute to Mr Patrick Wade of Madison on his 71st birthday, surrounded by family. The text recalls his Irish birth in 1842, immigration as a child, career in wholesale groceries and grain trade, and his status as a respected businessman and community member. It notes his late wife Celia Langan and six children, and praises his character and public restraint.
A 19th century advertisement proclaims Hall's Ostarrh Cure as a universal remedy for ostarrh with a constitutional approach. It promises internal action on blood and mucus surfaces and offers a $100 reward for any failure to cure, urging readers to request testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. The note also promotes Hall's Family Palse for constipation and mentions the U.S. president's salary of $75,000 a year.
Major Cardenas, escort commander, recounts the death of Francisco Madero and Jose Suarez. The two were killed when their car convoy crossed near the penitentiary, fired upon by assailants from the roadside and by rescuers, leaving both men shot from front and back.
In Marlboro Massachusetts Milton R B Bancroft aged fifteen shot himself rather than chop wood. He is the son of William Bancroft of Hudson. The article notes France maintains a tax on floors and windows.
Merchants of Madison plan Booster Week March 17 to 22 to attract visitors from surrounding counties. A special Booster Bulletin will be mailed with unique numbers. shoppers presenting a bulletin number may win merchandise prizes totaling 150 dollars by visiting cooperating stores.
A meeting of county and township Sunday school officers superintendents pastors and others is set for Saturday March 15 at 1 pm in the Second Presbyterian church Madison. Brief addresses will outline plans for better Sunday school work and all workers are urged to attend. Glenn Culbertson president urges full participation to advance spring and summer efforts.
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