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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1915

Page

3

Local Train Movements and Notables Passengers Reported

Morning train reports from Cincinnati to Logansport and Indianapolis mention several residents traveling or moving. Wilson and daughter Seanette, along with Sylvain Jenkins and Guildeaust, head to Koken to establish homes. J. F. Smitha and daughter-in-law Wes, and W. M. Palmer with family relocate within Kentucky and Indiana. President Wilson nominees for Trade Commission receive Senate ratification. calls for extra session loom. Also noted are hospital and marriage details for Miss Basie I Scholl and Elmer Perkins in Indianapolis.

Mroadiegg Wilson Slice Seanette Jeft Cincinnati Biro Mea Sylvain Jenkins Guildeaust Koken J. F) Smitha Wes William Smitha Middlefor

County Council Meets In Social Session On Deficit Allocations

The county council held a special session to approve several minor appropriations to cover deficit funds and inspected the bridge over Big Creek in Graham township near Pisgah. Appropriations included 130 for a deputy assessor in Madison township 325 for the county health board for smallpox 125 for foot and mouth disease expenses and a small amount for leftover election costs.

County Council Big Creek Graham Township Pisgah Madison Township County Board of Health Madison

County council adjusts bridge appropriation after site visit

The county council completed appropriations at a special session and met to ratify actions. They approved all requests except reducing the extra $3,000 for the Piegah bridge in Graham township to $2,000 after a site visit. The earlier September grant was $4,000 but found insufficient. the new total is cut by $1,000. Construction bid had not been let.

Piegah Graham Township

Great Powers Clash Over Black Sea Trade Route

Madison dispatch notes battles over the Constantinople route and access to the Black Sea, with Britain and Russia opposing Ottoman control. The piece traces 19th century naval influence, treaties, and shifts signaling long term imperial ambitions in the region. It mentions figures and events including Henry Morgenthau and Muscovite campaigns, tying past conflicts to the era’s geopolitical chessboard.

Stiller Rites Held At Miller Residence

Funeral services for Migs lar iae ch Stiller were conducted at the Miller residence on North Walnut Street and at Springdale cemetery with Rev. Arends officiating. Burial followed privately after the house services attended by friends and family. Lucinda Smith widow of James A. Smith died at her daughter's home after a long illness. Services for her will be at Mrs. Thomas's residence with burial at Springdale. The railroad passenger force measure was defeated. the Omnibus Claims Bill passed the Senate. Andrew Steffen born sixty five years ago today in Madison, later moved to Indianapolis.

Migslar Iae Ch. Stiller Miller Recid North Walnut Street Arends Springdale Cemetery Palle Pasysorg Worg T Senate Andrew Steffen Indianapolis Madison Ind

Mrs. Margaret McKenna Dies in Madison After Illness

Mrs. Margaret McKenna widow of John McKenna died at 11 25 this morning at her daughter's home on East Second Street after several weeks of illness. Born in County Mayo Ireland she came to Madison with her parents as a young girl and later married John McKenna with nine children born to the union eight surviving: Mary Hartell Wichita Kansas Thomas Dunbar Joseph Pfottner and Messie James Wichita other two in city. A devout member of St Michael church she was widely known for her kind character. Funeral arrangements not yet set but will be at St Michael's church Monday morning in Madison.

Margaret McKenna John McKenna Fred Pfortner East Second Street Aft Pheuys Mra McKenna County Mare Ireland Madison Tother Union Bein Mary Harteecll Ssichita Kas Thomas Dunbar Joseburg Rod Pfottner Ery Messie James Wichita St. Michau Chirtha McKenns Cuele Ffi Michael’s

Funeral Rites for William Francis Held in Shelby Township

Funeral services for the late William Francis of Shelby township were conducted at Brushy Fork Church at ten in the morning with large attendance. The service and burial were under church care and the pallbearers included trustees and relatives. among the mourners were his son-in-law and grandchildren. Several property transfers are listed, including land deeds in Michegan and Madison townships with prices ranging from 800 to 2,500 dollars and heirs named.

William Francis Shelby Townstup Brushy Fork Foi. Tives Rov Soha Ductal Serviers Micerol

Crude Drug Trade Faces Pains of War and Demand

Indiana businessman Louis Sulzer says crude drug trade in Madison, Indiana is dull due to export difficulties to Germany. He notes a 50 ton order for slippery elm bark and explains war disruptions raise prices as cheaper European plants vanish from markets. A House vote supported opposing rural route reorganization while the U S protests Mexico City incendiary language. Food conditions in the capital worsen.

Louis Sulzer Sulzer Broa Madison Ind Germany Indianapolis News

Legislature Frays Over Governor Nine Juror Bill and Lobby Probes

The legislature debates Gov action on bills passed after Friday midnight. A Jackson nine jurors bill for civil cases clears senate 82 to 3 and heads to the House. An investigation into lobbying and printing divisions proceeds as pressure mounts on adoption. Public milk bill advances from committee to House.

Dieepohsa Gov Ralad Feday Midmieht Edcoe Senate Jackson Os Ubon Toran Thy Bey Catis Tis Sus Gia CIA

End of the sixty third Congress marked by high appropriations

The article notes the fall of the sixty third Congress with historic legislative activity and record appropriations totaling about 2.25 billion dollars for the session ending March 4 1913. It mentions post office Indian Bureau and other appropriations continuing for another year and President Wilson signing the neutrality resolution.

Woodlaston Senate House Ford Ibis Congress Fie Fleuge Post Office Indian Bureau Watt Washington Wiinou Hita

Tomato Contracts Secured for Local Growers

The Snider Preserve Company's local branch finished its 1915 tomato acreage contracts for the coming season. A total of 675 acres will be delivered to the Madison plant and 150 acres to Dupont by rail, all in Jefferson county. Seed for the growers is ready for distribution.

Snider Preserve Company Madison Dupont Jefferson County Jready

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