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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1921

Page

4

Madison Returns from Indy Auto Show Amid Spring Cleaning

Mr James Finnegan of Cincinnati visits Madison friends while Mrs Mollie Barnett returns to Indianapolis after a sister’s visit. Several locals attend the Indianapolis auto show, and streets begin annual spring cleaning under superintendent William Breitenbach. Tobacco prices at Farmers warehouse hit 18 to 20 cents per pound as Danner and others attend meetings at the Claypool Hotel.

James Finnegan Cincinnati Thomas Howley Mollie Barnett Indianapolis Matida Robison Edward Eckert John Finch Asa Perkins East First Street Madison William Breitenbach Messrs. M Bland C. B Mack Michigan City Indiana Retail Clothing and Furnishing Association R. L. Ireland Shirley Noble Covington William Noble Miss Blanche Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Roy Danner Banqeet and Dealers Riley Claypool Graham Pierce-Arrow Motor Company

Funeral rites for William Noble held at home service

Funeral services for the late William Noble were held at 1 30 PM this afternoon from his daughter's Central Avenue home. Rev W W Logan of the First Presbyterian Church officiated. The local Red Men paid tribute with a large gathering at the Reed home before the burial in Springdale cemetery. Pallbearers included William A Barber Harry Hoffman George W Frank William Luckett Thomas Lilly and William J Schmidt.

William Noble T. M.reed Central Avenue W. W. Logan First Presbyterian Church Red Men Reed Springdale Cemetery William A. Barber Harry Hoffman George W. Frank William Luckett Thomas Lilly Willian J. Schmidt

Reynard Hunting Club Elects Officers for Next Year

At last night's semi monthly meeting the Reynard Hunting Club elected officers for the ensuing year. George Johann was chosen president with Carl Bock as vice president and Henry V. Meyer as secretary. Edward Dihammer will serve as treasurer with trustees Henry Knoebel Charles Bersch and Peter Kloss. Standing Committee includes Chris Dihammer William Johann and Harry Davis.

Reynard Hunting Club George Johann Carl Bock Henry V. Meyer Edward Dihammer Henry Knoebel Charles Bersch Peter Kloss Chris Dihammer William Johann Harry Davis

Real estate transfers in Monroe Saluda and West street area

Anna A. Jordan and Edward D. Richardson deeded to John Rogers 100 acres in Monroe township for 1000 dollars. Mattie Jennings and husband conveyed 45 acres in Saluda township to George B. McClelland for 1 dollar. Andrew Augustin and wife transferred property on north West street to Nettie Brooks for 400 dollars.

Anna A. Jordan Edward D. Richardson John Rogers Monroe Township Mattie Jennings George B. McClelland Saluda Township Andrew Augustin Nettie Brooks North West Street

Imported Insect Pests Threaten Crops Across States

Mexico has contributed pests now established here including the boll weevil the pink bollworm and the bean ladybird known as the little Mexican beetle. The last has been found in Alabama and could spread to other states endangering corn and bean crops.

Mexico Alabama

Fashion Style Show At Daily & Roth Draws Big Crowd

The Daily and Roth store held its annual fashion style show last night with Prof. Klein's orchestra providing music. The main floor featured spring dress materials, silks, ribbons and laces while the second floor showcased coats and suits on living models.

Daily & Roth Daily & Roth Company Daisy & Roth

Red Front Grocery Moves to New Richert Building

Mr. Levi Danner proprietor of Red Front Grocery completes move of stock and fixtures from Main and Walnut to 333 East Main Street Richert building. New store features a complete line of fancy and staple groceries in a bright neat setting and invites old friends and customers.

Levi Danner Red Front Main and Walnut Streets East Main Street Richert Danner

Funeral services for Eliza Ross Smith

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Eliza Ross Smith were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the family home on West First Street. Rev. G. W. Pearce of the Second Presbyterian Church assisted by Rev. J Hi Barnard conducted the services. Interment followed at Springdale cemetery. Pallbearers included Elias Scott, George Wood, Joseph R. Colgate, Joseph R. Mathews, George D. Demaree, and Frank P. Vail.

Eliza Ross Smith West First Street G. W. Pearce Second Presbyterian Church J Hi. Barnard Springdale Cemetery Elias Scott George Wood Joseph R. Colgate Joseph R. Mathews George D. Demaree Frank P. Vail

Death of Sanford Allen on Fort Benton farm

Mr. John W. Allen of Cragmont street received a telegram from Fort Benton Montana announcing the death of his brother Sanford Allen at 4 this morning on the latter's farm near the city. He was 49, born in Madison township, and had lived in the west for 30 years as a farmer. He leaves a widow, a son, a daughter, two sisters Mrs Edward Kurtz and Mrs Maggie York, and a brother John W. Allen. The funeral and burial will be in Fort Benton.

John W. Allen Cragmont Street Fort Benton Montana Sanford Allen Samuel Allen Madison Township West Hebron Baptist Church Allen Edward Kurtz Graham Road Maggie York Evansville

Chicago Great Western Announces 20 Percent Wage Cut

Chicago Great Western Railroad announces a 20 percent pay cut affecting 6,000 of its 9,000 employees in Chicago. This is the first wage reduction announced by the railroad in the city.

Chicago Great Western Railroad Chicago

Boy reflects on lost dog Rex without address collar

A boy frets after letting his dog Rex roam without the engraved collar showing his name and address. He wonders how the dog will know where he lives now that he is lost.

Junior Rex

Battery recruits and roster for Dehler building drive

Recruiting for Battery E heavy field artillery continues nightly in the Dehler building on West Main. A long roster to date lists Clarence Cireba to Bernard Stephan, with opening bids set for March 19 and muster for federal recognition March 26, hoping to become Battery E of the 139th. Edward J. Leonard of Louisville, credit manager for Western Union, dies at 25 after a barber shop mishap amid a playful struggle with James Duffin. he leaves a widow, a three year old daughter, and several siblings.

Dehler West Main Street The Battery Clarence L. Cireba Howard Bird John E. Scott Elmer J. Sulzer Robert H. Demaree Huey H. McKay Louis G. Bumen Lawrence A. Weber Raymond J. Cope Herbert C. Zearing Alfred S. Donat Carl L. Pryor Lester Sailor Graham C. Taylor Dale F. Copeland Gaylord F. Crozier, Jr Claude N. Metzger David G. Lo Paul F. Schad Wallace H. Bryant Bernard C. Stephan

Jefferson County Historical Society Elects Officers

The Jefferson County Historical Society held its final meeting of the fiscal year last night electing officers including President Mrs. M. C. Garber Vice President Mr. M. R. Sulzer Secretary Miss Lenora Schwal Treasurer Mr. C. R. McLelland and Trustees Messrs J. R. Colgate and William Ogden.

Jefferson County Historical Society M. C. Garber M. R. Sulzer Lenora Schwal C. R. McLelland Messrs J. R. Colgate William Ogden

Panama seeks one million indemnity from Costa Rica

Panama's President Porras has fixed one million dollars as the indemnity Costa Rica must pay for invading Panama and incurring war expenditures. Frontier quiet prevails. American guards have been withdrawn from the presidential residence in Panama.

Balboa Porras Panama Costa Rica

Texas Maps Mislead on Rio Grande Border Claim

Dr Robert HI, former state geologist, reports Texas maps misrepresent border geography inherited from Mexico and Spain. He notes the Rio Grande boundary is inaccurately placed, with vast uncharted districts and poorly defined topography across the state.

Austin Tex Robert T. HI Texas United States Geological Survey Rio Grande Red River War Department Rio Grande District Department Dractor Hull Rho Grande Phos

Harding's World Policy Aims to Cut European Ties

The world policy of President Harding is summarized as strengthening American prestige in Latin America and reducing entanglement in European affairs. Observers believe this outlines the guiding principles shaping U.S. course in global affairs for years to come.

Latin America Europe Washington Harding

Russian anti-Bolshevik factions union in Reval coalition

A Helsingfors dispatch reports all anti-Bolshevik groups in Russia form a united coalition government at Reval with General Volynsky named Premier. The agreement aims to coordinate resistance to the Bolshevik regime amid ongoing turmoil.

Gen. Volynski London Reval Helsingfors

Harding nominates Esch and Potter to Interstate Commerce Commission

President Harding sent to the Senate the nominations of John J. Esch of Wisconsin and Mark W. Potter of New York to be members of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington Harding Senate John J. Esch Wisconsin Mark W. Potter New York Interstate Commerce Commission

Oldest Aviator Makes First Solo Flight in Illinois

Charles Poiusen, a retired Chicago millionaire and president of the Illinois Aero Club, took his first solo flight recently. Mr Dickinson, aged sixty three, has logged several air nights flights.

Charles Poi Usen Chicago Ilinois Aero Club Ann Airplane Mr. Dickinson

Yellow Streak Menace Sparks Federal Food Inspection Action

The Department of Agriculture and federal food inspectors move to shut interstate commerce gates over a dubious practice described as a yellow streak. The notice condemns unsafe methods in the food supply and warns against deceptive production in the industry.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Truth About Porcupine Quill Ejection

The porcupine’s quills are loosely embedded and may detach when shaken. This has led to unfounded tales that the animal can shoot quills like arrows at a foe.

Thugs Return Hero Medal in Connellsville Robbery

A group of assailants robbed Mrs. Annabelle Gems on West Penn Street, stealing her pocketbook containing about $30. The attackers returned a gold service medal once awarded to her husband, the late George Gems, for Spanish American War service.

Connellsville Puc Annabelle Gems West Penn Street George Gemas

Village tolls and Quiet Roads Around Aberwer Hidden

A fragment describes Aberwer Tiritier and Sauries in England where local visitors face restrictions. A boy rings a bell at the Tretrur while a residence prompts higher activity and nearby residents seek quiet from ongoing disturbances.

Aberwer Sauries

Old Love Snapped In Sudden Meeting Over Engagement

Grace Preys of Ke- Hostia Wisconsin learned after a 22 year wait that her former fiancé Otto Dreys had moved on with Grace Standard. The two had been betrothed years ago but separated when Standard encountered Ames in Keusha while acting as bridesmaid for a wedding.

Grace Preys Ke- Hostia Wis Preys Grace Standard Des Ames Miss Standard Otto Dreys Tiress Ames Fin Keusha

Bills To Curb Lobbyists Regulated Funding Reporting

Two Senate bills proposed to curb activitists in Washing ton would require lobbyists to register and disclose money received and expended and its sources. In Mobile county Alabama 348 stills were destroyed last year, Sheriff W H Holcombe Jr records show, a national record.

Washington Senate Kenyon Rep Town Overmima Dern North Carolina Mobile County Alabama W. H. Holcombe, Jr

Look Out Devil Prayer Sparks Raucous Gallery Remark

A Brooklyn Eagle item notes a preacher asking divine help to curb evil in the community. A gallery member responds with a blunt blessing, calling for the devil to be struck down, illustrating volatile racial tensions in the venue.

Brooklyn Eagle

Fragmented OCR Scribbles on Local Conflict and Threats

The readable fragments describe battles and threats with mentions of siblings and days. The text references a conflict involving water and a number of uncertain figures, implying fear and potential danger.

Bio-Feren promises renewed energy and strength

A testimonial-laden notice touts Bio-Feren as restoring vitality after weakness. It claims users feel less nervous and run down, with improved vigor and mental clarity. The ad advises following dosing until supply runs out and asserts satisfaction with results.

Bio-feren Webb Muncie Fies

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Reynards Real Estate Transfere Daily & Roth's Robert Cooney East Third Street Edward J. Leonard Louisville James Everet Duffin James R. Duffin Inter-Southern Life Insurance Co Leonard Western Union Telegraph Company Inter-Southern Cooney M. A. Leonard West Street Historical Society Costa Riga Porras’ Resi Dence Spain Doctor Hin United States Land Office Geological Survey David Crockett Old Land Office Capitol Grounds Cincinnati, Indianapolis Madison Telephone Co EAGLE Mikado Cou Rte Eagle Pencil Company Russia Old England Sweetheart United Stee Army SM. Strader General Agent West Third Street New York State
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