Madison Briefs: Powell Arrival to Memorial Bill and Local Updates
Eddy Powell and family arrive from Los Angeles while Gov. Ralston signs a mortgage guaranty company bill. J. E. Reed files final settlement for Sue McFetridge estate. A Harvey Young named administrator for Martha E. Dunn estate. Indiana centennial memorial bill stalls without enactment. Ruth Dolores dies at three weeks. burial at Springdale Cemetery. Brooks returns from Indianapolis. fire damages Bear Bros lumber yardroof minor. Grace Rankin visits from Chattanooga. Traylor liquor holiday bill lacks enacting clause. Banion dies at 60 in Madison. funeral time undecided. Mesdames Potter and Davis plan to relocate to Palatka, Fla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Ralston
Cravena
J.E. Reed
Sue McFetridge
E. S. Roberta
A. Harvey Young
Hanover
Mra
Martha E. McFarland Dunn
Young
House of Representatives
Indiana
Ruth Dolores
William Kuck
Spring St
Bural
Springdale Cemetery
William S. Brooks
Indianapolis
Milton Township
Isaiah Brooks
Brooksburg
Bear Bros. Lumber Yard
Resolutions on the Death of William H. Powell
A joint meeting of the National Branch Bank and Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Co. adopted resolutions mourning the death of President William H. Powell. They laud his integrity and long service and offer condolence to his family. A copy will be entered into minutes and published locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Branch Bank
Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Co
William H. Powell
Bell
Powell
Gou
Board of Directors
E. J. Colgate
Jobo W. Tevia
Seo’y-Troas
Mrs. Sybilla Dipper Dies at 79 in Madison
Mrs. Sybilla Dipper, aged 79, died at 10 o'clock this morning at her son Charles Dipper's home on West Second Street after a five week illness. Born in Copland Germany she moved to Madison early and lived there. Survived by husband the late Phillip Jacob Dipper five of seven children living Mesdames Griebe Malott Edward Carrollton Ky Charles Fred and sister Misa Geiga Louisville 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was a devout German Lutheran and active in the Ladies Aid Society and revered by many friends and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybilla Dipper
Charles Dipper
West Second Street
Dipper
Copland
Rhine
Germany
Madison
Phillip Jacob Dipper
Mesdames C. Griebe
Lousaville
C.G Malott
Bedford
Ind
Edward
Carrollton
Charles
Fred
Misa
Geiga
Louisville
German Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Madison Girl Becomes Wife of Civic Leader in Cincinnati
Mrs Varesa Richards, formerly Miss Varesa Richards of Madison, is wife of Walter A Knight of Cincinnati elected president of the Federated Improvement Associations in Hamilton County. The body includes 36 groups and over 8000 members across city and county, with Mayor Hunt aiding the civic effort. Knight dubbed “the human dynamo” by Cincinnati papers, outlines plans for the year in Civic News, the association’s publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A Knight
Cincinnati
Federated Improvement Associations
Hamilton County
Madison
Varesa Richards
Robert Richards
Miss Richards
Hunt
Civic News
Knight
Death of James Daily in Indianapolis shocks family
Relatives report the 15 year old James Daily died suddenly in Indianapolis where the Daily family moved about 12 years ago. He had been ill but improving, dying while seated in a chair. Funeral services and burial will occur in Indianapolis with relatives traveling to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James Daily
Thomas Daily
Delia Butler
Death of James W. Haskell at Brooksburg
James W. Haskell died at his home on Loat Fork two miles above Brooksburg at 4 this morning from pneumonia. He lived alone since his parents’ death, was about 49, and unmarried. He will be buried at Mount Zion church graveyard beside his parents on Sunday. A sister Mrs. Henry Rutledge survives, and he was an uncle of Mrs. Joseph M. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Haskell
Loat Fork
Brooksburg
Haskell
Mount Zion
Henry Rutledge
Joseph M. Smith
Madison area notes and city updates across March
Clarence Kloppfer and Henry Hader from Kent travel to Seneca Illinois to work on a farm. Several local officials attend services and meetings. the Junior Order opens in a new hall. the Miller estate probate. Rapp couple marry. Pearl Button Co. faces shell shortages. a memorial list honors 85 Juniata Tribe members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Kloppfer
Henry Hader
Kent
Seneca, Il
List of jurors drawn for Jefferson circuit court term
Commissioners Scott and Grayson drew juries for the March term of the Jefferson circuit court to convene next Tuesday. Grand jurors include Jesse Kurtz Madison township and Geo Ashby city among others. list of petit and reserve jurors follows with names and townships. Five civil actions filed by Emerson Lemen include divorce suit by Jessie Bivens Carter versus George W. Bivens, a partition suit John Hl Urnennan guardian v Rowena Morgan, a quiet title suit Clem Fitch v James W Deputy, and a mortgage cancellation and quiet title suit for Samuel H Risk Jr. in Shelby township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott and
Grayson
Jefferson Circuit Court
Jesse Kurtz
Madison
Geo. Ashby
City
Driggs
John Renfro
Louis Hummel
Henry Schnaitzer
Perit
Wm. Grimea
Milton
Oliver Brown
Shelby
Charles Davidson
William
Graham
Charlies Deitz
William Steadman
Republican
Samuel Park
Hanover
William Clark
Dr. Baylor
Saluda
Henry
King
Joseph Yeager
Munroe
Albert Stewart
Lancaster
Jessie Bivens
West End
George W. Bivens
Indianpolis
John Hl. Uwrennan
Rowena Morgan
Brooksaburg
Clem Fitch
James W. Deputy
Graham Township
Samuel H. Risk, Jr
Shelby Township
Francisco
Emerson Lemen
Madison Planing Mill Reopens Under New Management
Good business men Messrs Edward Montz Frank L Douglas and James E Crozier have leased the old Madison Planing Mill on South West Street for one year with option to buy. Repairs will restore operations producing doors sash and window frames. Employment will be created boosting Madison's trade and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Montz
Frank L. Douglas
James E. Crozier
Madison Planing
South West Street
Montz
Douglas
Crozier
Madison
Turner Alonzo Henry dies at 61 in Indiana
Alonzo Henry Turner born October 1 1858 Livonia Indiana died March 9 19 IMIS Madison Indiana aged 61 years 5 days. Survived by wife Mina Lucetta Brengle six children Flor ence Graham Nellie Warren Ethel May Roy Alonzo Lawrence and Omer with two brothers and two sisters. Funeral to Livonia cemetery after services at Hanover Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Henry Turner
Livonia
Ind
Madison
IMIS
Mina Lucetta J. Brengle
Mra Florence Graham
Alanson, Mich
Mra
Nellie Warren
Paoli
Ethel May
Roy Alonzo
Lawrence
Omer
Livonia Presbyterian Church
Hanover Methodist Church
Forty Hours Devotion Arrives for Madison Mission
Rev. Clarence Meyer O F M a Cincinnati missionary will arrive in Madison by the noon train next Saturday to conduct a Forty Hours Devotion at St Michaels Church starting with the 10 o clock High Mass next Sunday. Confession will be available all Saturday afternoon and daily during the devotion which runs through Tuesday evening. Father Meyer will be hosted by Father Guthneck during Holy Week and will stay for Easter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Meyer
O. F
Cincinnati
Madison
St. Michaels Church
Father Meyer
Father Guthneck
Officers and Directors Re-Elected for German Building & Aid Association
The newly re-elected directors of German Building & Aid Association No 6 announced the officers for the coming year. Lemuel Keller remains president with Jacob Zepf as vice president and George Keller as secretary. Charles Fischer is treasurer and W Ford serves as attorney. Directors include Keller Zepf Woll Anger Fischer Schneider Voelker. The annual audit reports a prosperous year under strong management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Building & Aid Association No. 6
Lemuel Keller
Jacob Zepf
George Keller
Charles Fischer
W. ©. Ford
Messrs
John Woll
Charles A. Anger
Michael Schneider
Frank
Bennett & Son Buys Bowman Grocery on West Main
Albert Bennett and his son Ray take charge of the Bowman grocery on West Main Street under Bennett & Son. Bowman shifts to other ventures. The new owners promise a steady stock of staple groceries and related foods. Their kitchen features Mrs Austin’s Bag Pane cake Flour for delicious brown cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bennett
Ray
M. J. Bowman
West Main Street
Bennett & Son
Bowman
Darrow Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Bribery Case
Los Angeles March 8 The jury in Clarence Darrow's bribery case was discharged after failing to reach a verdict. The jurors stood eight to four, but the direction of the split could not be ascertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Clarence Darrow
Mrs Nellie Stevens Dies in Fort Wayne
Death comes to Mrs Nellie D Stevens wife of Earl Stevens after long illness. Remains to arrive by noon train, services at Mayor Harper’s residence at 3 pm, burial in Springdale cemetery. She was about 30, daughter of Samuel and Mrs Davis of Fulton, wife of Stevens, Episcopal church member.
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Ft. Wayne
Nellie D. Stevens
Earl Stevens
Stevens
Harper
Springdale
Stevena
Samuel Davis
Fulton
Parente
Episcopal Church
Miss Mary Brown First Inmate Of Drusilla Home Dies
Miss Mary Brown aged 40 years and the first inmate of the Drusilla Home died at 9 o clock morning from infirmities of age. She was once a school teacher and came from pioneer stock. A member of the First Presbyterian church, she was loved for her gentle character. Funeral services will be held at the Home at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. F. C. Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brown
Drusilla
Miss Brown
First Presbyterian Church
F. C. Hood
Funeral for William H. Powell in Madison Private Service
Dr F C Hood of the First Presbyterian Church led the private funeral at the residence for William H Powell. Burial at Fairemount followed an Episcopal service. family asked for no flowers with only relatives and close friends in attendance. Pallbearers included Joseph Matthews, John K Weyer, John W Tevin, Edward J Colgate, Charles Cravens, Wilbur Cornett, Albert T Weber, Arch Graham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Hood
Flist Presbyterian Church
William H. Powell
Fairemount
Joseph Matthews
John K. Weyer
John W. Tevin
Edward J. Colgate
Charles Cravens
Wilbur Cornett
Albert T. Weber
Arch Graham
Monroe Brothers sell Madison grocery to Redford Callis
Monroe Brothers sold their West Third Street grocery to Redford Callis who will take possession immediately. The Monroes plan to stay in Madison and pursue other business ventures. John McCarty, twice confined for insanity, attacked officers and was jailed. he may be recommitted to the asylum.
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Redford Callis
Monroe
West Third Street
Messie
Charles
Welby Monroe
Madison
Callis
Scott Grocery
John McCarty
West Madison
Schuler
Hollis
McCarty
Central Asylum
Indianapolis
Oragmont
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Edward E. Powell
Cal
Grace Rankin
Chattanooga
Tenn
Supplee
W. Main Street
Rankin
Grace Owens
Traylor
Senate
House
Indianapolis News
Green
Banion
North Poplar St
Gebert
Mesdames
Joseph Potter
Henry Davis
Palatka
Fla
Mrs. Sybilla Dipper
Walter A. Knight
Cragmont
Peter Mills
A. M. Taff
Mise
Clara Dielenhein
Decatur
Ill
O. R. Mangum
Hebron
Jay Nowles
Hanover College
Rensselaer
David A Miller
Haigh
George Simpson
G. A. Simpson
John Pettit
Joseph Dielenhein
Sofia Dielenhein
Mayme Sappington
Crosswell
Mich
Miss Sappington
Order of
United American Mechanics
Hoffman Barbershop
E. P. Busse
Mias Helen
Wunderlich
Washington
Wilson
William Keates
Cannelton
St. Mary’s School Hall
Frank Gebl
Charles FE. Rapp
Central Hotel
Rapp
Kittie Tharp
Troy
Madison Pearl Button Co
Ferry Street
Pfieter
Gam Thomas
Tyree A. Harris
Juniata
Court News
Alonzo . Turner
St. Michael’s Church
German Building Association
Milo J. Bowman
Darrow
Mrs
Miss Mary Brown
Old Ladies Home
Monroe Brothers
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