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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1915
Page
3
A proposed pest control measure suggests turning loose a herd of about 4,500 goats to clear dense undergrowth near Kau on Se Pen pec cu tay one dy abttae gtoeh due it p OS phate Gy. The plan cites goats as an efficient fire prevention method, noting goats’ appetite will remove fuel for fires and reduce long term maintenance costs.
Charles A. Kerbly, former Indianapolis representative, won a Treasury position with a $9,000 yearly salary under Secretary McAdoo. The appointment, announced by the Currency Bureau, follows his legal and banking expertise. He is slated to start soon, with a successor from Indianapolis named to Congress.
Wabash Indiana March 16 M J Barnett owner of a Rich Valley fish market says a tale is true He received a consignment of cold storage fish from Toledo and found one fish alive when placing it in an ice box The fish revived in water and was as active as before It is believed to have been caught last fall in Lake Erie.
Diphtheria cases among local schoolchildren are reported as a mild form. Mrs. Clem Picker, 38, dies from brain concussion after a fall down stairs. In Bicknell, Tampa Ross sustains severe hand injury at work with possible amputation. Marion marks 60 years of marriage for Manafield and Felton couple, with a family-centered celebration.
Fragmented OCR recounts a March incident near Mineral involving Misa Haye, Miss Dove, and local residents. Rev J Aweary Aber addresses a distressing event at Elaywood, with an unknown draf t danger and a reported drowning scare near Mr. Roach’s property.
In Tigerton Wisconsin the Hoff man brothers claim to form the largest American family after a weighing shows Hubert 243 John 225 Matt 220 Louie 229 Joseph 230 Henry 280 Harry 217 J H 217 and Hane 234 pounds. The group totals more than a ton with an average of 243 pounds per brother.
The Dope Book from C. C. Spink & Son St Louis publishers of The Sporting News announces the 1915 baseball season. It contains schedules rules Casey at the Bat records of last year and biographies of stars with clubs played for and batting throwing strengths. Sent five cents to Spink & Son St Louis for a breezy pocket booklet.
An advertisement promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy like laxative remedy for children. It claims to expel intestinal worms and improve health, noting relief from seat and pin worms and a tonal boost to the system. Sold by Kickapoo Indian Med Co in Philadelphia or St. Louis and by mail for 260.
An old advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure contains no mercury and works by acting on mucous surfaces. It warns against unsafe nostrums and promotes the Toledo company, BF J. Cheney & Co, with testimonials offered and prices listed for sale through druggists.
The Washington Herald and Chicago News warn that winter approaches and vacation costs should be controlled. Experienced travelers emphasize buying round trip tickets to avoid returning financial strain from extended trips.
Practical health note advises extra care for fatigue periods. Avoid exposures and late engagements when run down. Rest with a hot bath and early bed to prevent infection or chilling.
W Aloucan Shuster testifies before the Bendie Philippines committee on Jones Hi measures. He argues Japan's far east policy mirrors President Monroe's doctrine, noting Japan's postwar expansion, scientific approach to colonial aims, and preference for independent, neutral republics in the region.
In Jefferson Circuit Court March Term 1915 Richard L Polk sues Byram Monroe and listed heirs for quiet title. Defendants named as non residents of Indiana must appear by May 25 1915 or judgment will be entered against them. Clerk EDW M Prenatt.
State of Indiana 8 Jefferson County Edward Jeffries against Albert Jeffries and many Jeffries relatives. Complaint to quiet title names Albert Jeffries Dena Jeffries William Jeffries Emma Jeffries Ida Jeffries Maggie Jeffries James Jeffries Alpheus Jeffries Helen Jeffries Joseph Jeffries Inez Jeffries Fisher Nelson Fisher Anna Jeffries Mann Stanley Mann and non residents of Indiana as necessary parties to suit March 1915 Curtis Marshall Attor Clerk.
The clerk’s docket announces Curtis Marshall appointed administrator of the estate of Joseph Downey, deceased of Jefferson County Indiana, in a probate filing dated March 8 1915. The estate is described as supposed to be solvent with Curtis Marshall as attorney of record.
Edward L McKee Jr of Indianapolia was arrested Sunday morning after speeding down Washington street at about twenty miles per hour. He admitted breaking the city law and was fined five dollars plus costs totaling fifteen dollars after pleading guilty to the charge in city court.
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