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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1916

Page

7

Madison area sees car deliveries and tobacco sale

The Madison Automobile Co. delivered a Model 8% Overland to James O. Taff of Hanover and sold a Model 2-B Gyerland roadster to J. C. Storm of North Madison. A tobacco total of 1,925 pounds sold at an average 9.89 per hundred with bids up on good leaf.

Wiliam Poorerry Blocher Scow Madison Automobile Co James O. Taff Hanover J. C. Storm North Madi- Sol Preston Welch South Walnut St Bonnie View Welch Colery W. ©. Protsman Vevay Wilbur 5 Madison Frotsman Sle Jere Johnston Louisville

Saint Patrick The real man behind a legendary feast day

The article argues Saint Patrick was a real historical figure born in Scotland in 373 who was captured and later returned to Ireland to preach. It notes his missionary work, churches, and miraculous acts, while acknowledging myths that have grown around his name.

Patrick Emerald Isle Ireland Scotland Gaul Rome Britain Wicklow Trelan

Public Health Facts and Historical Medical Quips

A series of health notes cites malaria rates in the South, rodent trapping in New Orleans by the Public Health Service, and common disease statistics. It questions transmission by sneezing, praises open air as health, and notes typhoid and measles impacts along with the lack of yellow fever cases since 1905.

South United States Public Health Service New Orleans United States

Real Estate Transfers Notice

Margaret Donley transfers Dupont property to John M. Reese and wife for 100 dollars. Mathias Ackerman and wife transfer Madison township property to William P. Johann and wife for 1000 dollars.

Margaret Donley John M. Reese Dupont Mathias Ackerman William P. Johann Madison Township

Charles Donahue Civil War Veteran Dies in Dayton

Charles Donahue former Madisonian and Civil War veteran died at 4 50 PM yesterday at the Dayton Soldiers Home after an illness. He was 77, born in this city, and had lived here before joining the Dayton home, where he resided more than 25 years. He served in Co D 6th Vol Inf. He never married and is survived by a sister Mrs Lavina Bondurant and a brother Mr Phillip Donahue, both of this city. Burial with military honors will be at the Soldiers Home following funeral services.

Charles Donahue Dayton Co. D Donahue Lavina Bondurant Phillip Donahue

State basketball tournament scores list

Bloomington results show Lebanon 25 over Bloomington 15 and Martinsville 53 over Washington Center 22 with Liberty Center 28 over Elkhart 25. Lebanon and Martinsville posted the highest margins in the readable slate.

Bloomington Lebanon Martinsville Washington Center Liberty Center Elkhart

Germany disavows torpedoing Patria as Congress moves on army navy bills

Washington reports that Germany will disavow the attempt to torpedo the liner Patria. Both houses of Congress prepared to grant the army and navy increased powers, with final action on one bill expected within a month. Other details were sidelined as the process moved forward.

Patria Washington Germany Congress Army Navy

Family perishes in West Virginia blaze

A father and six children were burned to death in their Keyser home this morning in a fatal fire that destroyed the residence.

West Virginia Keyser W. Va

Canvassers Complete State Primary Vote Today No Changes

Indianapolis report says the State Board of Canvassers finished the primary tally with no changes announced. In White Plains New York the will of tobacconist John Christian Alton provides 4000 cigars to Dr Leo F Huggle and 130 dollars to a physician. The will directs Red Cross charity funds via the New Rochelle Trust company and benefits the New Rochelle Hospital Association with 1000 dollars.

Indianapolis State Board of Canvssers White Plains N. Y Leo F. Hugle New Rochelle John Christian Alton Alton Tenth Army Corps Germany New Rochelle Trust Company Red Cross New Rochelle Hospital Association

Dog Pays His Debt in Lenox Fire Hero Story

In Lenox Iowa a homeless black and tan dog named Sport saved W P Steinkamp and his three children from a house fire after being adopted. Neighbors plan to honor the canine hero with a medal on a collar.

Lenox Sport W. FP. Steinkamp Steinkamp Borkine

Kaiser Outwitted by Haeseler Tale of Old War Trick

Berlin dispatches recount Count von Haeseler, now 80, advising the crown prince amid Verdun fighting. A famed anecdote tells how he fooled the Kaiser during maneuvers, delaying a cavalry recon and using a hay wagon ruse to trap the emperor while Haeseler’s blue troops advanced.

Berlin Verdun Amsterdam Count von Haeseler Gottlieb Reds Count von Haaeseler Metz Blues Kaltserin Fort Leipzig Kaiser Allonas Count von Haeeseler

Wisconsin Farmers Clubs Grow Across Walworth County

The Lakeview farmers club formed March 17, 1913, in Lynn township, now has 150 members and runs a brick and stone home with meetings a yearly fair and winter lectures costing 250 to 300 dollars. Clubs exist in Sauk Manitowoc Walworth Washburn Wanupaca Douglas and Polk counties. Baraboo winters bring sleigh bell music for meetings.

Genevista Whs Progres Walworth County Lakeview Lynn Zenda Lake Geneva Sauk Manitowoc Walworth Washburn Wanupaca Douglas and Polk Baraboo Mountains

Village Clerk a Woman in New York Long Beach

Miss Agnes Bracken twenty five years old of 206A Monroe street Brooklyn has the distinction of being the only woman village clerk in the state. She was named by the village board to fill the vacancy caused by Irving Molliter’s resignation. Bracken will earn a salary of 1000 dollars a year and is a stenographer who has worked in a confidential capacity.

Kate Noll Louisville Squire Stuart Cragmont Miss Noll Long Beach N. Y Agnes Bracken Monroe Street Brooklyn Irving Moliter Bracken

Senreco Tooth Paste Promises Relief From Pyorrhea

An old dental advertisement warns of pyorrhea causing gum recession and tooth loss, praising Senreco Tooth Paste as a preventive treatment. It claims the paste fights germs, cleanses teeth, and provides whitening and a refreshing feel. The two ounce tube costs 25 cents, with samples available by sending 4 cents.

Dental Anel Remedies Company Union Central Cincinnati Ohio

Hanover College Societies Elect Officers Amid Cadre of Madisonians

Hanover Indiana March 16 Hanover college will close for spring vacation at noon March 23 and reopen March 29 for the spring term. Officers for the Young Women's Christian Association include President Gladys Vestile and Vice President Nora Bucknell both of Madison. Literary societies name Dorcas Gordon Hanover as president and others from Madison and nearby towns to key posts. Multiple chapters list officers from Hanover and surrounding communities including district churches and student body offices in the Union and Phi Lathean societies.

Hanover Ind Hanover College Young Women's Christian Association Gladys Vestile Madison Nora Bucknell Mildred Tibbets Zdelathean Dorcas Gordon Anna Voris Canaan Francis Taggart New Washington Maryuerite Sipe Ruth M. Dwyer Lawrenceburg Helen Iddings

Pine Tar Honey Ad Promises Quick Cough Relief

Mothers, Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey eases children's colds by loosening throat mucous and soothing lungs. Pine's qualities open air passages while honey provides pleasant relief. ideal for kids. Available for 60 cents per bottle.

Madison Pays Interest on Deposits in Trust Roles

The article notes Madison pays interest on deposits and acts as administrator executor and guardian in all trust capacities.

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Liv Elizabeth Bechman Amanda J. Lee RowlandsRobbets R. R R. W. Cochran Ina Ethel Brooks Milton Township Louis Alexander Henry Hunger Mary Haley Hayden, Ind Clemence Hunger Jefferson Street W. F. Smitha Sheriff Monroe Mr. Smitha Cooke Forth Madison Alexander Kremer Michigan Hill ST. Patrick Japan France Kamel Will of Tobacconist Dooter Dog von Haeseler Wisconsin Farmers’ Clubs Philalathean W. C. Culley South Wilmington B. F. Miller Scottsburg W. S. Mace Nabb Paul B. Terhune Huntington Dan Clapp James E. Lawrence W. H. Hopper Jeffersonville F. S. Sutherland George E. Amick Scip C. W. James Lexington Alvin T. Brashear Akron Colo Wayne Harmon E. S. Allison Schneider A. S. Montgomery J. R. Riely Corydon Albert Clapp Charleston W. J. Johnson H. A. Hege Columbus Sale Deposit & Trust Co C. S. Powell Pres J. W. Cornett W. H. Miller John W. Tevis Sec’y. and Treas Indiana Madison Insurance Company J. K. Weyer See's M. Strader General Agent South Mulberry Street First National Bank Seventh St Washington, D. 6
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