Madison Notes: Travel and Real Estate Moves
Local items report several residents traveling by train to Greenfield Indianapolis Seymour and Warsaw Kentucky for visits and funerals. Property transfers include Florida Stuart selling 944 West Main Street to Bert Lewis and Anna Vandolah’s residence at 933 West Main Street selling to Lavinia Boundart. Real estate agency dealings noted with William E. Ogle and Anna W. Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Clarence
John Driggs
Michigan Road
Valentine Schafer
H. G. Iddings
George van Antwerp
Hanover
Warsaw
Louisa McCord
William McCord
McCord
East Second Street
Seymour
A. R. Adems
Florida Stuart
West Main Street
Bert Lewis
William E. Ogle
L. B. Dolph
M. J. Bowman
Bowman
Jeffersonville
Anna Vandolah
Lavinia Bondurant
Anna W. Ford
John Pavis
Edwin
Sylvester Rude
Elwood
Edward Tetrick
Mary Tetrick
Roy Weatherford
Franklin
Strip Mining to Extinguish Jerome Copper Mine Fire
A fire burning for over two decades in the upper levels of the United Verde copper mine at Jerome Arizona is to be tackled by removing 14 million cubic yards of earth. The operation will flatten the surface over a 100 by 100 foot area using monster steam shovels and may take several years to complete.
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United Verde
Oat Jerome
Ary
Dso
Monster
Woman Leads NYC Bandit Gang In Murder Case
Police declare a female led crime ring in New York City after the murder of Mrs. Morris Goldstein. Three men entered her husband’s store, gagged him, shot Mrs. Goldstein, while the woman gang leader waited outside in a limousine. Other similar crimes suggest a coordinated organization.
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New York City
Morris Goldstein
Goldstein
British War Brides Travel to Join American Husbands
In London statistics show 1,725 British girls married American soldiers and 17 remain to join their husbands in the United States. The transport Powhatan carried 33 soldier wives, three children, and 17 sailor wives, all under the care of the American Red Cross which provided travel funds.
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London
United States
Powhatan
England
American Red Cross
Liquor Tax Figures Highlight 1919 Revenue Totals
Internal Revenue report shows 1919 fermented and distilled liquor taxes at 483 million plus. Total revenue for the year reached 3.85 billion, up from 809 million in 1917. Portsmouth, Ohio resident Howard Welling visits Madison friends and family.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Gale Marston Wins Love With Bold Aviation Feat
Gale Marston earns Althea Dorrance’s affection by bravely facing dangers at the aviation field. After a prank inflames her grandfather Josiah Dorrance, Gale proves his nerve and elopes with Althea, escaping the crusty guardian’s opposition.
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Gale
Althea
Josiah Dorrance
Ben Junkin
Mr. Dorrance
Funeral Rites Held For Miss Emma Augustin At St Marys
Religious services were conducted by Rev Charles Bilger at St Marys Church for Miss Emma Augustin with a Requiem High Mass. Interment followed at North Madison Catholic cemetery, pallbearers named from among relatives and friends.
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Charles Bilger
Emma Augustin
St. Mary's Church
Father Bilger
North Madison
Peter Hertz
John Schilling
Casper Krum
John Z
Sergeant Majorism and the Sergeant Major Role
The passage discusses military rank dynamics noting that soldiers aspire to rise to warrant officer. It defines sergeant majorism as abuses of petty power by sergeants and explains its spread beyond soldiers to a general term in use today.
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Imader
Oone
Filipino delegate speaks at Washington tea
Dr. Juan Gomez mentions gossip at a Washington tea about Filipino delegates and their wives while recalling a social exchange. The dialogue references Tagalogs, a postponed marriage, and Mr Gabsa's health as he recovers from a second stroke.
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Juan Gomez
Washington
Raney
Gabsa
Sad Case Reveals Worry Over Missing Husband
Mrs White-Why asks about the matter as Mrs Green explains her husband did not return last night and is feared to be starved after carrying only 100 dollars. The judge presides over the case.
No More Plain Drunks Says Contrasting Vintners
A brief dialogue contrasts plain drinkers with those shaped by refined recipes, noting a shift toward fashionable mixtures as a social caution. The exchange points to evolving tastes and potential cultural implications.
Notable Local Moves and Obituaries Across Madison
Madison notes report Mrs H H Schirmer of Milton Ky travels to Louisville to visit a sick husband. Win Barber elected Jefferson county Inter-church World Movement chairman. Various deaths and funerals include Miss Emma Augustin and Mrs Edward Adams of Brooksburg. Captain Richard King honored with half mast, Rev William Snyder leads service. Charles Hammel marries Lucille Richardson in Indianapolis. Hammel proceeds as ice dealer. Government boat Miami departs Cincinnati after repairs supervised by W S Burnett.
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Elsie Berry
Henry Stucker
Howard Yunker
Sylvester Yunker
Graham Road
Lutheran Church Parsonage
Rev
B. Arends
Corda Nichols
Edward Berry
Cincinnati
Stucker
Second Street
Louis Berry
Frank Berry
H.H. Schirmer
Milton
Louisville
Indianapolis
Win Barber
Jefferson County
Peter Augustin
Nicholas
Seviment
Emma Augustin
Ernest White
Richard Roe
Ins
Dayton
Wilbur Hawkins
Edward Adams
Brooksburg Road
Adams
Methodist
Brooksburg
Miami
Madison Marine Ways
W. ST. Burnett
Richard King
Trimble County
Moffett’s Cemetery
William Snyder
King
Trimble
Oscar Hammel
East Second Street
Charles
Lucille Richardson
Hammel
Prudential Agents Meet at Local Office Dinner and Theatre
A Prudential staff meeting was held in the Pythian Building office. This evening attendees will dine at 6 oclock at the home of Assistant Superintendent George C. Lewis and attend a theatre performance. Attendees include Jacob E. King North Vernon Ki King Carrollton Ky A O Mecham F Johnston John King George C. Lewis D Huffer Columbus Ind.
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Prudential
Pythian
George C. Lewis
Jacob E. King
North Vernon
Ki. T. King
Carrollton
A. O. Mecham
F. Johnston
John King
City
D. Huffer
Columbus
Ind
Tax deduction on building and loan stock under Indiana law
County Assessor Charles A. Mc Clelland outlines a law allowing owners of building and loan association stock to deduct the amount of indebtedness secured by that stock as of March 1 each year. A president or secretary certificate serves as evidence unless the assessor requires examination of officers or the association’s books. Assessors may compel attendance of officers.
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Charles A. McClelland
Indiana
Building and Loan Association
Building Association
Alliance Between Japan and Mexico Questioned
The State Department says the United States does not contemplate any alliance between Japan and Mexico. Mexico reportedly had evidence of negotiations involving Japanese diplomats in Spain toward a defensive pact.
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Washington
March
United States
Japa
Menceo
State Department
Cava Boda
Oor Ihom Senmiutt Tee
Mexico
Opassacien Typct
Spain
Japan
Death of Willian Walker at O'Crock Home
Willian Walker died this morning at the home of Mrs. John C. Lamba on West Main Street after years of paralysis. He was 738 years old, born in North Madison, worked as a machinist in railroad shops, later in Denver in gold mining, and belonged to the Masonic order. He never married and is survived by a sister, Mrs. Agnes Andrews of Canaan, plus nieces and nephews.
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Willian Walker
O'Crock
John C. Lamba
West Main Street
Walker
North Madison
Denver
Colorado
Masonic Order
Agnes Andrews
Canaan
Archer family reunion follows long search for missing sister
Lester Archer and Cleo Archer, long separated after Cleo was placed in the Allen County Children's Home near Lima, are reunited. Lester had used wireless telegraphy to locate his sister and received help from a brother amateur near Rockford, Ohio, who knew the family they lived with.
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Lester Leser
Allen County
Lima
Lester
Rockford
Archer
Cleo
Grand Jury Report and Political Talk At league event
The Grand Jury adjourned after five days of service in Jefferson County reporting 47 witnesses and three indictments. At a Woman's Franchise League meeting Hon. M. R. Sulzer praised suffrage and outlined Republican history while urging American unity. Hanover College students L. Hallmeyer Omer and George Wells left for spring break.
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Jefferson Circuit Court
County of
Jefferson
Elmer W. Scott
FF. H. Shrewsbury
Wilhelm
Archie M. Monroe
John H. Vernon
Louis Pisenhardt
Griffith
M. Rt. Sulzer
Woman's Franchise League
Republican Party
L. H. Hallmeyer
Aurora
Omer and
George Wells
Indianapolis
Hanover College
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Ad Listing Patented Remedies
Partial list of Humphreys remedies sold by druggists from New York City includes treatments for fevers and colds to diarrhea teething colic and rheumatism. The advertisement promotes Dr Humphreys' Manual and notes sales at corner William and Ann Streets.
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Grip
Grippe
la Grippe
Himphreys’ Homeo. Medicine CO
William and Ann Streets
New York
Hall's Catarrh Cure Does Not Contain Mercury Claims
An advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio, warning against mercury containing medicines and asserting the cure acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It promotes genuine Hall's Catarrh Cure, testimonials, and sales through druggists at 75 cents per bottle. Compulsory education is mentioned in China.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. d.Cheney & Co
Rear Admiral Benson Named Shipping Board Chairman
Rear Admiral William S. Benson chosen by President Wilson to succeed John Barton Payne as chairman of the United States Shipping Board after retiring from active duty. He wears a French decoration awarded for his World War II era service as Chief of Naval Operations.
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William S. Benson
Wilson
John Barton Payne
United States Shipping Board
France
Naval Operations
Mrs Todd Peters Morning Train Visit to Louisville
Mrs Todd Peters travels by morning train to Louisville to visit Mr and Mrs R A Peter.
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Todd Peter
Louisville
Mrs
R. A. Peter
Bruising MEAs and Arik Bal Threats Rise
Fragmented text mentions threats and coercion tied to an event or person named Arik Bal. Vague references to water, gases, and dangerous acts accompany notes about death and fear. The passage remains unclear but implies intimidation linked to an unnamed incident.
Dentrifice Pro Ties and Posts Recommend by Army Surgeon
The United States Army dental surgeons recommend the use of pro teeth ties as ideal prosthesis ties for dentrifice practices. This guidance outlines preferred materials, fit, and maintenance to ensure optimal oral health outcomes.
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United St. Army
Nervous and Run Down Relief Ad Promises Quick Help
A dubious medical remedy claim offers rapid restoration of strength and stamina. The ad urges readers to buy from local druggists and take nightly doses to feel better within days, asserting dramatic personal improvements.
Bainbridge Colby Nomination Favorably Reported
Bainbridge Colby's nomination to be Secretary of State was favorably reported to the Senate by the Foreign Relations Committee.
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Washington
Bainbridge Colby
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
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Gale Marston
Tyre
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George Cofield
George M. Daily
Springdale Cemetery
John W. Tevis
John McGregor
Jacob Holzer
Benjamin Lotz
Grant Zoeller
William C. Roth
Berry Stucker
Mrs. White
Meeting of Prudential Agents
Assessment of Building Association
Wii Sci
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U. . Shipping Board
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China
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