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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
3
A fragment from a Madison impaneled notice dated March 1920 references street rate setting on Mata Street and details a public action by a local authority. The readable portion indicates municipal measures and advertising structure around the matter.
A series of property deals and ownership changes are recorded, including deeds in Hanover and surrounding townships. Transactions involve Morrison in Malisen, Means in Madison, Huntley to Robert Moet, and other parcel conveyances with immediate possession and varying considerations.
The jury drawn for the February term of the Jefferson Town Court includes Elmer Vio Fredy Gan and John Woolen. Names listed cover residents from Smyrna Arch Monro Joboby Verne Chilton Pondary and others with several Republicans and city residents noted. Mr and Mrs J J Hertz departed by train to Indianapolis for a convention of retail shoe merchants.
The Commercial Club approved a mass meeting at the county courthouse for Educational Week March 7–12 inviting professors teachers and school officers. A committee led by S. H. Doddridge and John W. Tevis arranged the event and a follow up meeting set for March 3. Resolutions praised the State Highway Commission for selecting the Michiwan road and thanked the Madison Versailles route supporters. Twenty four new members were welcomed including J C Hisle D C Bear Prof EO Muncie and Dr Ro Sterrett.
Relatives report the death of Mrs Georgia Martin Brown wife of Merc Walker Brewer in Cincinnati this morning at about age 60. She was born in Madison daughter of the late Luther Martin longtime Western Union Telegraph manager in this city and is survived by her husband her mother two sisters and one brother all in Cincinnati.
Funeral services for Miss Mary Sabena Jochum were held at St Michaels Church at 9 o clock with a Requiem High Mass and a sermon on Remember Thy Creator In the Days of Thy Youth. Interment followed in North Madison Catholic cemetery with pallbearers named Shaughnessy Yunker Wettrick Donlan McGuire Schreiber.
A fragmented report outlines Northern Baptists forming a new weekly paper and details mission efforts. It mentions Burmese student workers, planned trips to Burma, and visits from American guests to discuss supporting overseas missions.
Madison reports Mrs Sarah J Hyatt granted a pension of 25 per month. Couples Jacob Hossman and admirer visited William Peak then returned to fadtinipolis. Mrs Martha Potter visited her son Capt. Potter and left for Galesburg HL. Wilhan Beckett travels to Cleveland to settle there with sister Tillie Gray. James E. Mitchell of Franklin county and Lucy Hull wed in clerk Prenatt’s office with Rev. W. W. Logan. Mayme Shipman heads to Cincinnati after visiting Shipman family. she works at General Hospital. Attorney M R Sulzer bought a West Second Street home and parts of adjacent lots, planning residence for family. Gilbert Meeks, six, dies at East Main Street hospital after influenza pneumonia. survived by parents, sister Mabel and brother George. Community extends sympathy.
The passage notes a decree on women's walking attire amid wartime economy with cues about modest hemlines and restrained fashion. It discusses the impact on contemporary misses and the social pressures to align with austerity in clothing while maintaining decorum.
A country schoolhouse at Bear Creek Pennsylvania was menaced by two large bears during recess. The teacher Miss Effie Selatter of Pfathen and huntsmen protected the children by barricading the door as the bears fled when the hunters appeared. The incident reflects local gossip and curiosity.
Jefferson County Indiana Board of Commissioners March term 1920 allowances include clerks salaries and office expenses for multiple departments. Notable items: Edward M Prenatt clerk 20 dollars, C H Rousch & Co office expenses 3278, auditor Dibler 5417, treasurer Dan ner 200, recorder Watson 125, sheriff Gilbert Dihammer 19166, jail and prison costs 4006, poor relief, coroner inquests paid to several named physicians, Madison City School Board 139.53, insurance premiums, jail repairs, and various per diem and maintenance payments. Official certification by Auditor Charles S Dibler dated March 3, 1920.
Mrs Oscar Bear traveled to Indianapolis this morning to visit friends for several days, according to The Herald.
The 1919 tax rules allow farmers to deduct necessary farm expenses from gross income, including planting, harvesting, tools, feed, repairs, and certain staff costs. Losses or gains on sale of land or farms must be reported, with Form 1040F, 1040A, or 1010 guidance. Two methods exist: cash and accrual basis, affecting timing of income and expenses.
A nostalgic column recalls mythic tales and fairy stories once popular in the Post. It blends references to Rapunzel Snow White and Cinderella with humorous anachronisms and a playful critique of old fantasy tropes.
In Rutapus Ridge SA a brawl broke out among several men over an unclear dispute. Deputized by local authorities, a crowd restrained the four engaged participants as the altercation escalated then dispersed when rain began. The scene moved to the Tote Fair store porch where chatter about politics continued.
A farmer in Isfoom township says a pet catfish in his water tank signals when to fish by reacting to earthworms. If the fish bites, he bikes to the river for a catch. if not, he asks his wife what to do and stays home.
The Birmingham Age-Herald remarks on a paradoxical scene where a royal figure duck hunting is contrasted with a party member from the public killing most of the ducks, signaling a striking democratic moment.
Paul Dacre, Fidel ity Detective, handles a case involving Miss Vien Burt abducted by her guardian. Norcom plots to keep her fortune, but Dacre uncovers a blind building trap and frees her aided by Norcom. Dacre gains friendship and love with Vien Burt.
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