Local Notes and Transactions From Madison and Nearby
City shoppers report purchases by Mrs. Sickay and Meg and Mrs. Holweg r in Brooksburg. A newborn boy, Joseph, welcomed to the O’Bannon family. Manslaughter verdict acquits Helen M Angle in Bridgeport. Tobac co sales reach 66,400 pounds at $9.45 per cwt with lighter receipts. Wedding announced in Indianapolis. John Gabel and Lilie Borcherding marry. Paris Crossing Bank suit against the Southern Indiana Canning Co. enters receiver action in circuit court.
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Indianapolis
John Gabel
Lilie Borcherding
Manchester
Prof. Gabel
North Madison
Paris Crossing
W. H. Phipps
Jeff. Newa
Real estate transfers total 263 acres across townships
Dean L Miller and wife transfer 80 acres in Madison township to James H Nichols for 600 dollars. James M Smart and wife sell 80 acres in Monroe township to Charles Curran for 3500 dollars. Louisa Danzer transfers 6.62 acres in Madison township to Joseph M Birkle and wife for 3000 dollars. Albert B Campbell and wife sell 43 acres in Shelby township with a five ninths interest to Joseph Hawking for 277 dollars.
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Dean L. Miller
James H. Nichols
Madison Township
James M. Smart
Charles Curran
Monroe Township
Louisa Danzer
Joseph M. Birkle
Albert B. Campbell
Joseph Hawking
Shelby Township
Telephone Deal Links Madison to Belleview Rural Network
Messrs John W Tevis and Howard W Graham of the Madison Telephone Co. closed a deal with Belleview Telephone Co. to connect the Madison system with Belleview Bryantsburg and surrounding country. The arrangement fills a long felt need in Monroe township and Madison. Dr George E Denny suffers a bruised and sprained leg after jumping from his auto yesterday when gearing failed and the car rolled backward on a steep road.
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John W. Tevis
Howard W. Graham
Madison Telephone Co
Belleview Telephone Co
Madison
Belleview
Bryantsburg
Monroe Township
George E. Denny
Contracts Let for the New Hospital
A committee met to award bids for the new Kings Daghate hospital project. General and subcontracts cover plumbing electrical and wiring with multiple Indianapolis firms bidding. The electrical contract was postponed and likely decided at tonight’s committee meeting.
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Herbert le Hees
Dianapoly
Cemewite i Ny
Ube
General Contract
Everly
Indianapolis
W.H
Igrigg
Garcenbburp
Wolf & Exiog
Pulse & Portes
Greensburg
Sfields
James Witte
City
Mitchell
Scottsburg
Sto
Balla Lumber Co
Olis
Sanborn Bicetrie Co
Indianapollis
Hatfield Elctric Co
Madison Light & Rlr Co
A. Anger
P. J. Quinn
O. WY. Welling
Woollan & Dallas
Werkhoff, Lafay
Hay Bros
King’s Daughters Hospital
Madison Light & R. R. Co
Shields, Chapin & Co
W. H. Anger
Woollan & Callan
Death of Florence Irene Milles at King’s Daughters Hospital
Florence Irene Milles seven weeks ill with typhoid fever died yesterday at 9 15 am at the King’s Daughters Hospital. She was the only child of Mr and Mrs Henry Milles. Funeral services will be at Second Presbyterian church at 7 pm Wednesday with burial in Springdale cemetery.
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Florence Irene
Henry Milles
King’s Daughters
Second Presbyterian Church
Springdale Cemetery
Death of William Neal in Tucson and local notices
Willia Neal, youngest son of Prof and Mrs A O Neal formerly of Madison, died in Tucson Ariz where the family sought care for his health. A younger daughter Margaret survives and a Miss Lella died years ago. Remains may be brought to Franklin for burial. Also notes C A Brophy’s business trip to Racine Wis Oliver Watson left for Indianapolis and Orbs Axane recovering from a hand injury after an accidental discharge while cleaning a pistol.
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Tucson
Ariz
William
A. O. Neal
Margaret
Lella
Madison
Franklin
Orbs Axane
Ot Jielexander
Adams Express Co
Richmond
Local Notes From Madison and Surroundings
Madision and nearby towns report visits, travels, and greetings. Residents travel to Cincinnati Indianapolis and Louisville while others return home after winter elsewhere. A few local events include hospital bids and appointments with community leaders and churches.
Court views case of Sarin Smith in Ward assault
The court convened with Sarin Smith colored 21 facing a murderous assault charge against Liam Ward at Kate Galllow's home. The petit jury was seated after half an hour, and by early afternoon the state had finished presenting its case while Harry Cope defends. Prosecutor Marets led for the state.
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Sarin Smith
Dali
Voasliam Ward
Marets
Ward Fos
Kate Galiiow
Hag Boris
Eliza J Ford dies peacefully with family at her home
Eliza J Ford of Main Street passed away yesterday after a long life of service and resilience. The elderly resident, in her 80s, leaves a large family including grandchildren and great grandchildren, with funeral arrangements set for the local Presbyterian church and burial in the cemetery.
Fifty Years Ago Cincinnati March 22 In Brief
A mixed 1860s style column notes Lt J B Coner marrying in Madison Indiana and Judge Joseph B Chapman passing away there. Zeppelin raid drops bombs with minor damage. Painter Jack Boyd finishes an interior exterior job at Watler Ryker’s home. E D Easton of American Graphophone Company praised for GOP support under Wilson. Ausssander brothers visit Jaccon Kentucky as their mother improves. Rev Fred R Davies delivers meetings at Manville Christian Church drawing large crowds over two weeks. Mrs oy daughter of Crawford dies after an operation. Fire at Nicholas Schrantts home on Jefferson Street causes $25 damage. Police chief Stewart to resign over liquor law enforcement concerns in Missouri legislature.
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Reading
George Brooks
John Boggs
Switchland County
Dig Uigbt
Mayor Crozer
Nell Riley
Columbus
Janes
Eda Seward
Iis Breat Stapp
Madigan
A. H. Gibson
Vaivount
California
San Francisco
Gibson
Shriners
Indianapolia
Matonic Fraternity
Fred Qulaga
John J. Quon
James A. Quinn
Bedford
Seymour
N. T. Drake
Cincinnati
James Butler
Ebersole Piano Company
Madson
Havin
Mr. Drake
E. D. Easton
Provo
Wilson
Viesa
Charles and
Lovie Ausssander
Jaccn Ky
Mir
Alexander
Fred R. Davies
Bayen
Manville Cintian
Davies
Fire destroys warehouse in March blaze
A fire this morning gutted the warehouse named Uaveadre, causing an estimated loss of 75000 dollars. Witnesses include visitors Upstalian and Miga and Mrs Clark with Genevieve later noted among those affected.
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Upstalian
Miga
Clark
Genevieve
Sinking of French battleship Gaulois reported at Dardanelles
News dispatches from Constantinople and Paris report the French battleship Gaulois sunk off Tenedos after damages in the Dardanelles last Thursday. It is believed over 100 French sailors perished. Reports also note French attempts to seize ships carrying goods to Austria and continued Allied and Central power clashes across multiple fronts.
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Constantinopie
Gaouchain
Tenedos
Dardsnelies
T Cis
Indictments Return Against Bootleggers in Vige County
Nine teen indictments were returned by the Vige county grand jury February 20 and announced today in Criminal Court against alleged bootleggers.
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Terre Haute
Maeren
Criminal Court
Vige County
Grand Jury
Suit Filed Over Half Million Estate in Kentland
Regina Gifford Burris has filed suit in Kentland Indiana for the $500000 estate of Benjamin Gifford seeking settlement and legal resolution.
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Kentland
Ind
Regina Gifford Burris
Benjamin Gifford
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Racine
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