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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1916

Page

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Judge Shea Named Ambassador in Major Appointment

Madson Indiana March 16 1916 Judge Shea is appointed ambassador to Calle a popular and wise selection noted by local officials.

Calle

Caleb Schmidlap Dies En Route to Work in Jeffersonville

Caleb L. Schmidlap aged 72 of 708 East Chestnut Street Jeffersonville collapsed on Watt Street while walking to his Louisville employer. He was found near George Spellman’s home and died before Dr. Baldwin arrived. Coroner Froman M. Coots will handle the case. He leaves a widow Mrs. Belle Schmidlap. Funeral plans not announced. Jeffersonville News

Caleb L. Schmidlap East Chestnut Street Wat Street Louisville Watt Street George Spellman Market Street Spellman J. H. Baldwin Baldwin Schmidlip Froman M. Coots Schmidlap Peter Neat Richardson Company Jeffersonville Madison Tnd

Judge Shea Named Ambassador to Chile by Indiana Senators

Will S Thompson reports Indiana senators nominate Judge Joseph H. Shea of Seymour to be minister to Chile replacing Fletcher. The selection honors Shea for his leadership in Indiana politics and Shively’s friendship, seen as a boost for Indiana and the diplomatic service.

Indianapolis Ind Joseph I. Shea Chile Indiana Dude Shea Shively United States Dudge Shea Kern Shea Indianapolis Times Politics Independent Joseph HH. Shea Seymour Indiana Appellate Court United States Senate Fletcher Mexico B. F. Shively Senate

Alimony Declared a Relic by Crystal Eastman Benedict

Mrs. Crystal Eastman Benedict sister of Max Eastman editor of The Masses has begun a divorce suit in Chicago seeking no alimony. She asserts she can care for herself and rejects spousal support. Alimony belongs to the dark ages she says.

Crystal Eastman Benedict Crystal [Eastman Benedict Max Eastman The Masses Disvorce Chicarzo

Dr King’s Now Discovery Promised Quick Cold Relief

Ad warns that colds can threaten the bronchial and lung system and urges taking Dr King’s Now Discovery for fast relief. It claims the remedy has been tested and is suitable for both adults and youths, urging readers to obtain a bottle today.

Fiddlers Lighten Heart of Georgia with Ancient Roots

All fifty men assembled are deep dyed Americans able to trace their ancestors back many years. The old fiddlers of Georgia, assembled for years, celebrate their mountain culture, disdain modern music, and keep to fiddle tunes handed down through generations in remote woodlands.

Atlanta Morehan Woods Dale Georgia

War Not A Bar To College Activity In Constantinople

Dr Mary Mills Patrick president of Constantinople College reports wartime activity by students from ten nationalities. Parts of the campus were seized for soldiers housing and trees cut for fuel. Ambassador Morgenthau aided welfare, lectures, and embassy social events. Degree of doctor of laws was awarded to Morgenthau in 1915 with Patrick receiving a royal decoration.

Mary Mills Patrick New York Comstantinople Colege Dardanelles Morgenthau Patrick Ambascador Aira Constantinople Ambassador Morgenthau

Rubber Collar Saved Life in Seymour Shooting

In Seymour Indiana Clay M Everhart fifteen year old son of Riley Everhart escaped injury after a gunman fired twice near him as he walked home from the business district. A bullet skimmed the collar neckband and punctured its outward flaps while the boy was unharmed. police investigate.

Seymour Ind Clay M. Everhart Riley Everhart Everhart

Madison Woman Praises Kidney Pills Cure

Mrs. Fred Klein of Madison reports kidney trouble with backache dizziness and headaches improved after using Down's Kidney Pills from Harper's store. She says the product relieved her back pain and restored kidney function. Price 50 cents at dealers Foster Milburn Co Buffalo distributes the pills.

Madison Fred Klein East St Avery Toad Down Harper's Fyul Ning. Wein Foster-Milburn Co Srops Buffalo

Bill Passed To Relieve Flood Sufferers and Fund Cutters

The Senate approved an $825000 appropriation for three coast guard cutters for New York harbor Pacific coast and Alaska and $240000 for three river steamers to aid flood victims on the Mississippi and its tributaries. The Pacific and Alaska cutters replace the Perry and Tahoma after their sinking on unchartered reefs. The New York cutter will be ice capable.

Washington Senate Coast Guard New York Harbor Pacific Coast Alaska Mississippi Perry

No Clocks In Prison At McAlester Oklahoma

A prison visitor notes the lack of clocks inside McAlester State Penitentiary and learns inmates manage time by the institution’s time-work schedule announced by electric gangs. The guard explains inmates have all the time they want and follow rings for work, meals, and retirement.

Oklahoma McAlester Okla State Penitentiary Tie

Inmates Granted Field Outings For Hunting

In Petersburg Indiana Pike county jail inmates were allowed to roam nearby fields for hunting as a pleasant diversion. Time drags and some prisoners were given the chance to hunt during the week with parole-like freedom. They returned without violations of their parole.

Petersburg Ind Pike County

Loved Thirty Years Second Suit Ends In Alden Marriage

Robert II Lucas of Chicago wed Ada B Dewey of Milford Iowa, his Verona New Jersey childhood sweetheart, after her first husband died. The couple were married by Rev W G Mubleman, husband of one of Mrs Deweys daughters, in Alden Iowa.

Alden Robert II, Lucas Chicago Ada B. Dewey Milford Verona Lucas

Cough Proves Fatal to Reading Man

Calvin J. Rehrer age sixty six of Reading Pa died after a violent coughing attack caused a burst blood vessel and fatal hemorrhage before a doctor arrived.

Reading Calvin J. Rehrer

Madison Lodge of Elks Elects Officers and Net Proceeds

Lodge members and friends report a profitable Madison indoor fair clearing 750. Officers elected for the year include Exalted Ruler Graham Ross and Secretary Guy Richardson. A St Patrick’s Day dance will honor contributors and guests.

Madison Lodge Eiks Graham Ross Herbert L. Lyon C. G. Dickerson Lectowe Wright Otis G. Reed Guy Richardson Charles IR Johnson Tyner William Rete, Jr

Judkins Return After Weeklong Visit

Mr and Mrs David Judkins have returned home after a weeklong visit. The couple traveled to see relatives and reported a pleasant trip before resuming their daily routines.

David Judkins

Davison Sues Over Breakage Of Artificial Leg

Frank L. Davison files a notice with the city council claiming a $200 claim after his artificial leg broke when he fell on an icy sidewalk on East Seventh Street near John Street. The incident is dated March 9 and reported by St. Pat. The Herald.

St. Pat Frank L. Davison East Seventh Street John Street

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