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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1915

Page

5

Local notices and transfers from Madison region

A mixed batch of short items covers residents traveling, visits, and transfers. Mentions include Cert Johsean traveling, Mr and Mrs Edward Ssuley in Second Street, Mir and Mrs Edward Ssuley, and several returns to Madison from Indianapolis and Dupore. Real estate transfer notes Francis M. Yubing to John I B Housefield. farm sale near Wirt. government contract work by John J. Quinn. guardianship for Doris Polk. a donkey seen in a car. and J Holcomb injured after a fall at Hebrow.

Cash Leckman New Adams Express Co Columbus Madison George T. Mayfield Harkins Ve. Harkins Wirt John J. Herrell Michael Quinon John J. Quinn Bedford Dam 39 Vevay Trimble County C. J. Kohl Albert Bowman Kohl Saluda F. L. Raichley Richard L. Polk Doris Rt. Polk Marshall C. Polk Chicago Miss Polk Main Street J. Holcomb West Third Street Arthur Cope Hebrow Mr. Cope

Death of Harvey Sample In Connersville

Word arrived of the death of Harvey Sample formerly a well known county resident. He died from injuries suffered in a streetcar collision in Indianapolis last August. Funeral and burial are set for tomorrow at two o'clock in Connersville. Survived by a widow a daughter two sons and three sisters and two brothers. Relatives have gone to Connersville for the funeral.

Connersville Harvey Sample Sample Indianapolis Connersville Buggy Co Frank Schnaitter Josie Sample India Taylor Oklahoma John Sample Andrew P. Sample Brooksburg

Death of Mrs Ida Armstrong After Sudden Illness

Mrs Ida Armstrong aged 69 or 83? died suddenly at home on East Third Street after a brief heart illness. Widow of the late Georges Armstrong she had lived in Madison all her life and leaves two children from a previous marriage and a son in the U S Navy. She was a devout member of West Madison May Church. Funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives.

Ida Armatrong East Third Armatong Georges Armstronmr Madign Arinchams Wa Jeest Rutherford City Sword Fu. Dotinons Hamburg Tenon Teally Miarriag Joseph Armstrong U. S. Navy Mise Georgia Armstrong Vity Bury Singe West Madison May Armstrong Wwe

Rousing I O of Review meeting and tribal adoption

A rousing meeting in Juniata Tr. Ns saw the three degrees of the order conferred on new members of the Redmen. Arch L. Hobbs, Great Chief of Records, attended from the Great Council of Indian. Hon. Jarius W. isame kin was absent due to his wife’s illness. Several speakers urged Redmanship and good works in the state and nation. Nearby residents and visitors from tribes in the founding country filled the audience.

Juniata Arch Lh. Hobbs Aeords Great Council of Indian Jarius W. Isamekin Illovas Iia St Tideanapolix Antis Hubbs Hobbs Iton James S. Wright Teauail Vevay Oribe George A. Milne Charles D. Heen, Jr Edward Schneider Peter I. Hovgland Walter E. Layton Roy Moore Frank Phegley Edward Johann B. McCoy, Jr Chauncey Strong William M. Baglin

Contracts for April awarded by Southeastern Hospital Board

The Southeastern Hospital Board, at its regular monthly meeting at Cragmont, awarded April contracts to multiple vendors. Items include flour, groceries, dairy, produce, cheeses, dried fruits, meats, soaps, laundry supplies, paper products, paints, building materials, hardware, drugs, and more, with suppliers such as Taylor Co, Scott Co, Barber Co, Teasdale Co, Armour Co, Chan Kahn, and Lodge Hardware among others.

The Southeastern Hospital Cragmont Taylor-tHit, Co B. E.scott & Co Coefield-Barber Geo. A. Clack & Leo J.C. Grant & Co J. V. Teasdale Co W. H. Kotbina & Co W.H. Nobbing & Co O. Oliver & Son Itt & Co Cofield-Barber K. Leo & Co Geo. A. Clark & C Cofi Chris Heimsgath P. Wade Armour & Co Sulzberger Sons Co Cudahy Packing Co R. T. Gibson

Melcher to Seek State Superintendent Nomination

Prof. R. Melcher, president of the Lexington Board of Education, tendered his resignation to take effect in April and announced plans to seek the Democratic nomination for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He said the law prevented him from remaining on the board while a candidate.

Lexington R. Melcher Lexington Board of Education State Superintendent of Public Instruction Melcher

How a Man Became His Own Grandfather

A riddle narrative of a man who marries a widow with a grown daughter and creates a loop of relations. The sequence makes the man his own grandfather through marriages and offspring across generations. The tale explores family ties becoming self-referential in an endless loop.

Examinations Scheduled for Rural Route Carrier Posts

Vacancies exist in the metal route carrier service at Madison and Kent. An examination will be held in Madison on April 10, 1915, for rural route positions with yearly wages from 6156 to 31200. Applicants aged 18 or older, domiciled in the posting county, and citizens in good standing may apply.

Madison Kent United States Naval United Sieg

Rare oil coin sighted with dateless face and sun dial motif

Local resident Mr. Harry Coila reports finding a highly unusual Oilman style coin with a copper face resembling a silver half dollar and a sun dial design. The reverse shows a three link chain circle and central United States stamping. authorities note insurance on the item and a claimed collector value of about three dollars and fifty cents.

Harry Coila United States Oid

Remembrance of the Powell and Graham Families in Madison

Retrospective notice honors the Powell and Graham families of Madison and Jefferson County from 19th to 20th century, noting Mr. Mary Powell Graham and Thomas Graham amid eras of banking, business, and civil war service. It recalls enduring civic roles, merchant endeavors, and two surviving members remaining in Indiana and Kentucky. Carl Amos is noted as a morning train passenger for North Madison.

I.j Mary Powell Graham Longomery Gereen Ad Rece Vie Jong Madigan Bistory Powell Madison Covinston Powells Ike Jefferson County Thomas Graham Fred Bach Grahams Rei Thea Army Covington Burns Jean Carl Amos North Madison

Pain and Progress Through Suffering Old Truths

A London physician argues pain drives growth and evolution, praising the belief that suffering can signal hope. He cites native proverbs that honor pain as a companion to life and progress, noting societies see illness as hopeful when pain begins and life resumes.

Gaeiils London Tiaghind Fleetion Furan Rsee Hishlands

Heroic French Officer Sacrificed Ship to Save Color

A French officer blew up his ship to stop capture and perished with the crew. The government honored him by placing his sister’s name in the navy list, remaining until her death. Napoleon awarded La Tour d'Auvergne the title 1st Grenadier of the French Army, and ordered his name read at every grenadier roll call after his death.

France England Frech Napoleon Bonaparte Army and Navy Journal

Landmark veranda completed by Madison contractor

George Forse, a local contractor and builder, finished a large and handsome veranda at his home on Northeast Street. The structure measures S feet wide and 80 feet long, noted for its substantial construction and broad admiration from visitors.

George Forse Northeast Street Madison

Real Estate Transfer to Alonzo I Hall for 40 Acres

Hiram Hall and wife quit claim 40 acres in Graham JP to Alonzo I Hall for private consideration. Mexico appears destined to become the world's principal source of petroleum.

Hiram Hall Alonzo I. Hall Graham Mexico

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Johsean Indianapolia Mir Edward Ssuley Soreet Mr. ©. At. Wal Jam Letport Ts4 A. J. Clashuia Dupore Beige W. R. Means Duport Masion McGregor Rieal Francis M. Yubing John IB Housefield Monroe Benjamin Phillipa Marion Meesdames Venuis Hines Fred Kleig Charles Mulligan Louisville Mr. Mulligan Eckert Uddin Armstrong Laat Eyar Rel Hada Rousio Ieus Law F-C ' Unitias A Helen Tiimes Dan Greander Sullivan Ind Hanover Mayme Wallace Columbua Miia Lila Peck Denver Curae’s George Simmana Westport Ben Reed Marthe Dana Fred Grace Ruby Shephard Lebanon J. B. Magers Connorsville Harry Simple Miro Susan JD Merrett Ludlow Bridget Donlan Indianboat James Steele Herbert Monroe Brothers Insta O Eldridge Martineville Eldridge W. A. Mooney Will Millie Indianapoli Millia Beimel Dupont Hows Wid Jef Rsonville Madeisons Vevay Salem Layton Robert Layton St. Louis Layton Valley Park Gand Co Southeustern Hospital Board of Education Cartara Unies, Civil Service Commission Waouderon D.C. A Garry Child Tad Jafferson County Bey Mra Real Estate Transfero Madison Safe Deposit Wills E. E. Powell Pres John W. Tevig Y. and Treas Madison Insurance Jcw. Corweltt J. Kh WEYER Sucy First National Capital Stock Edward Kampe David Johanon Vice Press LP Mehetke Cashter J. F. Nivsse Firemen & Mechan Ics’ Insurance Co David Johnson W. O. McLelland America M. Strater General Agent South Mulberee
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