Madison Herald items from March 16 1921 local notes
Local column reports visitors Lena Cook of Martinsville and Anna Smith of Hanover, marriage license issued to Nicholas and Dora Webster, surgeon Raymond Alexander recovering from appendectomy, travelers Mr and Mrs John G Lopping of Louisville return home, obituaries for Richard E Stewart and Catherine Frances Buchardson with funerals planned, birth note for Albert Racker family in Lawrenceburg, scaffold accident at old Madison Brewing Plant injures George LaFontaine. recovery expected.
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Lena Cook
Martinsville
George Major
Mulberry Street
Anna Smith
Hanover
Raymond Alexander
Nichols
Nicholas Webster
Dora Webster
King’ S Daughters’ Hospital
John G. Lopping
Louisville
Ho MieCabe
Richard E. Stewart
Cragmont Hospital
Merc
Charles Stewart
Bletcher Coy
Whitean Bletcher Cemetery
Catherine Frances Buchardson
Everett Kinandson
Paner Mill Road
Monroe Churchemetery
Mroo
Albert Racker
Lawrenceborg
Racker
Arcetta Souad
Richards Souad
Mary Teers
Herald
George LaFontaine
Fuwird Krue
Bea
Madison Brewing
Center of Population Centered in Indiana In 19th Century Census
The article notes a census related center of population located in Indiana and references John E. Horton and a 60 acre site. It mentions Mrs Horton and a boarding house context as part of the center's description, with the center of population for the United States being a focal point of the census data.
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Monroe
Gate Inventions and Family Frustrations From Old Notes
A marching tale of rapid family expansion ends with Johnny lamenting a crowded home as the stork delivers another baby sister. A separate remark notes how private property gave rise to boundary lines and the gate’s evolution with improvised hinges.
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Johnny
Ian
Tobacco Market Moves Through Palmers to W Streek Sale
Tobacco selling began at Palmers warehouse Wednesday and closed Friday evening at W Streek's with about half the stock sold. Sales resume Monday at the same venue to complete the week as receipts improve with better weather. Prices rise on lower grades while big buyers, including large companies, dominate offerings leaving little for local factors. Drake unable to attend, Chivington of Cambridgeport to assist, next week sees continued movement of tobacco toward midseason levels amid shifting grades. In church news, Second Presbyterian and other pastors are appointed and announced for Indianapolis area congregations with Easter start dates noted.
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Palmers Warehouse
Madsen
Drake
Chivington
Thomas Jo Chathan
Lewisvalle
Hareh
Uifalamos Rewari Inaba
Fap
Odell
Secomd Chapreh
Sewientey
Pittsburg
Toe Kev
AO Hartman
Princeton
Indianapolis News
City intensifies typhus screening at Ellis Island
Officials tightened safeguards to stop possible typhus carriers from entering New York. An inspector wearing a mask examines an immigrant boy's head for signs of vermin as part of the health checks at Ellis Island.
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Ity
Petenhaty
New York
el Hs Island
U S Must Pay Teachers More in Public Schools
In a reform push led by Claxton, education chief Philander P. Claxton argues for higher pay and better training for teachers to address a nationwide shortage. He cites a proposed $40 billion wartime education bill and urges local and state officials to fund improved elementary systems and competitive wages for teachers to avert a decline in quality and progress.
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Atherton
Philander P. Mate
Gs Certsca
Claxton
Na- Vong
Notable Arrivals Departures and Local Commerce in Madison
Miss Nell Estroops leaves for Danville Indiana to enter school. Verlus Taff departs for Columbus Ohio for a postal position. Cartite Strader visits from Lexington Kentucky with his parents. His wife stays with C G Dickersons at High Points North Carolina. W H Snook and Co finish postponed tobacco sale selling 24 285 pounds at 10 24 average. planters' warehouse sells this afternoon. A marriage license issued to Wilber F Scott and Lola B Abbott. Bernard Korbly travels from Indianapolis to Vernon to represent a client in Jennings circuit court.
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Verlus Taff
Columbus
Ohio
Cartite Strader
Lexington
S. M. Strader
C. G. Dickerson
High Points
N. C
Planters Tobacco Warehouse
Nichols
Wilber F. Scott
Trimble County
Lola B. Abbott
Shhulz
First Baptist Church
West Third Street
Bernard Korbly
Indianapolis
Vernon
Jennings
Death of steamboat mate William Noble in Cincinnati
William Noble a noted steamboat mate died in Cincinnati after a pneumonia bout aged years. Born in Florence Indiana to Captain Oliver H. Noble, he served on boats from Pittsburgh to New Orleans including the J W Hubbard. He planned to voyage on the Queen City this month. Survived by widow Bertha Best, sons Sherley and David Noble, and daughter Mrs Thomas M Reed.
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William Noble
Sherley Noble
Cincinnati
Florence
Ind
Oliver H. Noble
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
J.W. Blubbard
Noble
Queen City
Nole
Ohio Valley
Bertha Best
Sheurley Noble
David Noble
Cleveland
Ohio
Thomas M. Reed
Property Returned to Wives of Aliens
About S117,000 worth of property taken during the war has been returned to American born wives of Germans Austrians and other aliens, according to the Alien Property Custodian. Herald reports the action as part of wartime asset restitution.
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Germany
Wedded 75 Years Jacob and Sarah Dick of New York
Jacob and Sarah Dick, a New York couple, celebrate their seventy fifth wedding anniversary. Born in Fetstick Vela Georgia, they came to the United States 85 years ago and remain in good health with full faculties.
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Jacob and
Sarah Dick
New York
Fetstick
Ga- Vela
Be Remembered by a Gentleman of Principle
A reflective note contrasts a gentleman’s measured deeds with the vulgar bias toward pay. It extols slow speech and swift action, urging aid to the needy and restraint in riches, anchored in moral conduct attributed to Confucius.
To Holland There Is a Cow for Every Inhabitant
A compact note asserts that Holland boasts one cow per resident, illustrating a rural dairy abundance and agricultural emphasis in local life.
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Holland
Princess of the Sioux Influences Congress Leader
Mrs. Gertrude Bon nin, Sioux princess, has long been an influential leader with a central base in Washington during congressional sessions. Her presence and status are closely watched in national debates affecting her people.
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Washington
Gertrude Bonnin
National Capital
Congress
Manville Resident Joseph Rogers Severely Injured in Runaway
Joseph Rogers 68 suffered fractures of both legs above the knee when a buggy struck a tree near the Manville bridge. His son in law Taylor Lee escaped injury. Rogers was taken to his daughter Mrs. Lee's home and received medical care from Dr W R Matthews of China. Friends wish him a swift recovery.
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Joseph Rogers
Manville
Taylor Lee
Rogers
Manville Bridge
Mr. Lee
Mr. Rogers
W. R. Matthews
China
Traveling Men in K of P Hall Hold New Members
The K of P Hall on Jefferson street hosted a Saturday initiation for seven new members. State President Alex Hartman of New Albany attended and participated in the work followed by banquet and smoker at Pardy's on Mulberry street. New members named include Harvey Hampton Howard Schofield Robert McLaughlin and others. Hartman plans to seek national presidency in June with local members set to travel to Louisville to support.
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Howard Schofield
MeKim & Co
Robert McLaughlin
Schlosser Bros
Charles Breitenbach
Elmer E. Scott Co
Walter Eckert
John Eckert
West Baden
Louisville
Hartman
New Albany
Real Estate Transfers in Madison Lancaster and Monroe Townships
Joan W Sands and husband transfer 70 acres in Madison township to Mort Roberts for 4500 dollars. Selah C Giddings and husband transfer 55 acres in Lancaster township to Hunter Jines for 200 dollars. Ida Woodfill and husband transfer 14 acres in Monroe township to Henry Wahlam for 1500 dollars. A new wireless typewriting method has been developed.
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Joan W. Sands
Mort Roberts
Madison Township
Selah C. Giddings
Hunter Jines
Lancaster Township
Ida Woodfill
Henry Wahlam
Monroe Township
Paris House Crisis Forces Lovers to Reunite for Flat
In Paris a housing shortage triggers odd scenes as divorced couples seek separate apartments. A painter and his ex wife despite mutual estrangement renewed their relationship to share a flat. President Millerand receives 41 apartment applications at the Elysee. Henry Landru loses his Boulevard Rochechouart residence amid competing bids. A swindler pretends imprisonment to avoid winter on the streets while warders monitor escapes.
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Paris
Flata
President Millerand
Elysee Palace
Avenue de Villars
Henry Landru
la Sante
Boulevard Rochechouart
Auteuil
Tha Wa Grant
Blind in Eternal Triangle Sparks Police Court Case
In Athanty Georgia a trio dispute ends in court as Martin Stroue accuses Sam Stewart of seducing his wife. A brawl erupts, furniture wrecked, all three arraigned with the narrative centering on a tense domestic love triangle and a night in a dark police cell.
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Athanty
Dia
Aise
Martin Stroue
Recorder
Tls
Sam Stewart
Ino
Stewart
Teeth Worth 150 Each In Atlantic City Court Case
Abram Frushin of Philadelphia sued Michael Daley in Atlantic circuit court after a street accident when a rope stretched across South Carolina avenue struck him in a taxi cab. The verdict awarded 4500 dollars for the loss of 30 teeth and gum damage, with the court noting enduring dietary impairment.
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Atlantic City
Abram Frushin
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Michael Daley
Froshin
South Carolina Avenue
Three-Legged Wolf Bandit To Be Used as Decoy
The three legged wolf known as Big Lefty, leader of a Crested Butte Colorado pack, blamed for stock losses, is recaptured by federal hunters. He will not be killed but used as a decoy to trap his followers in an anti poaching operation.
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Denver
Big Lefty
Crested Butte
Colorado
Big Wolf
Sexton Dies While Digging Grave in Decatur Cemetery
Edward Youells aged 73, a Decatur sexton, collapsed from heart disease while digging a grave in the cemetery. His wife found him in the open grave. he died at the scene.
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Decatur
Mich
Edward Youells
Meteorologists urged to map routes for future air travel
Government meteorologist C LeRoy Meisinger argues aviation must rely on comprehensive air condition data. He proposes consulting meteorologists at aviation firms to determine daily optimal routes and altitudes amid shifting winds, weather patterns, and atmospheric factors.
Germans Plan Skyscrapers In Berlin Housing Drive
Berlin drives a push for skyscrapers as housing shortages strain officials and residents. Architects outline designs to rival New York towers and sanitary authorities warn of crowded streets and darker, denser districts amid Berlin’s housing crisis.
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Berlin
Germany
New York
Parrot Becomes Reformer At Dover Elks Lodge
Dover Delaware Elks lodge houses a parrot that assists the house committee in enforcing rules against improper language. The bird has learned eight rebukes for as many forbidden expressions and is being trained by Steward Clifford Hawkins to censor minor infractions. Several lodges have requested to borrow Polly the parrot.
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Dover
Del
Lodge of Elks
House Committee
Clifford Hawkins
Polly
Arm Venice Court Attaches Vienna
Swords are now worn by court officers for protection at the order of the president of the Vienna criminal court due to recent attacks on judges and witnesses in court rooms.
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Venice
Vienna
Vienna Criminal Court
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