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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
6
Jeremiah M. Murphy, a Civil War veteran, died today at his home near Wirt. The Madison area community was saddened by the death as details of his illness were not provided. The obituary notes his service and local remembrance from friends and family.
The third quality meeting of the Madison Methodist Episcopal Circuit is set for Sunday and Monday at Mt Zion M E Church. Rev John Madison will preach at 10 30 Sunday morning and administer the Lord's Supper. Rev George H Murphy District Superintendent will lead the quarterly business meeting at 10 a m Monday. Rev W H Ake will preach at North Madison 1 30 and Olive Branch 2 30 Sunday with new converts welcomed to full membership later baptized Sunday night at West Madison. Epworth Teague of North Madison and West Madison will hold sunrise prayers Easter morning. All are invited.
Funeral services for William H Sullender 25 were held at his father's home on West First Street with Rev W H Ake presiding. Burial followed at Springdale cemetery with pallbearers Jesse Lory Frank Klein Michael Hopkins George Cowan Michael Shipley timer Burris. Police arrest two youths in connection with a burglary at Mrs M E Cogley's home. court dates to be determined.
The Grand Jury examined witnesses with several cases disposed. Dennis Konkleva and Harrison Coneway et al. were dropped from docket. Harrison Ferguson v Schirmer settled by agreement. Peter Seigle v Hoffman et al. dismissed. Daisy West v James West divorce granted. Estate of Charles J Amick settled. Cora Hammond granted divorce from Mertie Hammond for abandonment and failure to support. Hughes heirs estate of Bridget Donlan compromise. heirs receive 282000. Attorneys Sulzer Bear represented plaintiffs. KE Roberts and Leland appeared for defense.
A March 12 1913 filing with the Jefferson County Auditor petitions the county commissioners to improve a 2.5 mile road in Graham Township Indiana. The document lists many signers led by Richard L Polk and notes the road runs through lands of Sarah Field Dee Field and Ara Blake among others. A hearing is scheduled for April 8 1913 before the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners.
The text notes Andrew M. Taff, Auditor of Jefferson County, is endorsed as required by law under a formal provision. The document references official validation and compliance with statutory procedures.
Official record lists payments approved by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners at the March 1913 session. Names include A. M. Taff as Auditor and Clerk salaries, C. H. Rousch & Co. as office expense, Frank McKay as sheriff and court officer, and numerous charges for repairs, supplies, roads, poor relief, and institutions with amounts ranging from a few cents to several thousand dollars. The document closes with certification by Auditor A. M. Taff dated March 11, 1913.
Ed ward Phillips of Ryker's Ridge owned a team of mules hitched to a coal wagon that bolted from in front of Lotz shoe store. The mules collided with the court house wall near Main and Jefferson, one mule pinned under the overturned wagon, spectators feared a fatality but no serious injuries were reported. the team and wreck were cleared and coal reloaded.
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