Community notices and travel updates across Trimble county
Mrs Tavira Taylor Williams left on Monday evening's mailboat for Elyria to join her husband who has a pastorate in Elyria. Messrs J E and S C Moreland sailed to Louisville to buy fancy stock cattle for their Trimble county farm. Mrs Susan Lewis and her grandson Moss Yoder came from Wheeler Illinois for a death in the family and returned home. Mr and Mrs Joseph Leonhard and three children left for California to make their home. Mrs John Augustin's residence on the Michigan road burned today from a defective flue, valued around $1,000 with no insurance. Mr Michael Lonergan and daughter Margaret, Mr and Mrs John Sutter and Margaret Gorman of Jacksonville arrived for a death in their circle. Mr Thomas Mullen and a Miss Molle left for Indianapolis to relocate. Mullen recently resigned as lineman with Madison Light & Ry Co. Moses Lowe, who died in Chicago while returning to be married, was laid to rest. burial tomorrow. Major Samuel M Compton of the Indiana National Guard arrived in New Albany and Jeffersonville to assess flood losses for government relief funds with National Guard help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavira Taylor Williams
Elyria
A. M. FE
Measra
J. E
S. C. Moreland
Louisville
Trimble County
Susan Lewis
Moss Yoder
Wheeler, Hl
Joseph Leonhard
Leland
Nellie
Lucien
Hanover
California
John Augustin
Michigan Road
Michael Lonergan
Margaret
John Sutter
Margaret Gorman
Jacksonville
Henry G Martech
Thomas Mullen
Molle
Indianapolis
Mullen
Madison Light & Ry. Co
Moses Lowe
Chicago
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Louisville Times
Samuel M. Compton
Indiana National Guard
Compton
Rilston
Wong
Ohio River
National Guard
Lawler divorce postponed and estate settlements approved
Court news notes Elsie E. Lawler versus Freeman L. Lawler divorce not heard today and rescheduled for April 25. Final settlement reports approved for two estates Avington Lawler and Charles P. Quinn. In Albert McCartney estate Clyde McCartney filed inventory and petition leading to order to privately sell personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie E. Lawler
Private Gale
Jacob Lustenberger Sudden Death From Heart Trouble
Jacob Lustenberger a respected North Ast Street resident died yesterday afternoon around 4 o clock on North Walnut Street from heart trouble due to rheumatism. An inquest by Dr. Cochran found the verdict in line with the facts. He was middle aged and survived by a wife in a second marriage and several children. An employee at the glue factory, he was known as a hard working man, and his death drew widespread sorrow from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lustenberger
North Ast Street
North Walnut Street
Cochran
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Lancaster Township
Joseph B. Borst and wife transfer 80 acres in Lancaster township to Luel a Means and husband for 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Borst
Luella Means
Lancaster Tp
Body Recovered After Drowning Near Florence
The body of Mr. Martch was recovered at Florence at 3 15 this afternoon within 20 feet of the sinking site. The remains were taken to Vevay by motorboat and will be met by Undertaker Haigh. The body may be brought home by wagon or by the mailboat tonight. Albert Lockridge, who raised the body, says dynamite blasts earlier caused the drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Albert Lockridge
Florence
Lockridge
Currenta
Generous Letts Citizens Send Flood Relief Additions
Letts residents in Decatur County donate 12 extra dollars to Madison flood victims. The relief total reaches 110.75 after Captain C A Wymond receives the latest gift sent through Henry G Martch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
C. A. Wymond
Relief Committee
Henry G. Martch
Martch
Hanover college YMCA elects new officers
Hanover Ind April 23 The Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations of Hanover college announce new officers for YMC A President C M Montgomery Hanover Vice President Albert Watts Hanover Treasurer Wilber Vrotsman Lexington Secretary Harry Iddings Y W C LA President Cora Miller Madison Vice President Blanche Williams Crawfordsville Treasurer Alice Radcliffe Madison Secretary Janette Culbertson Vevay The Lost Paradise a three act play will be presented by the senior class during commencement week First rehearsal set for April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Ind
Young Men’s and
Young Women’s Christian Associations
Hanover College
Y.M.C.A
C. M. Montgomery
Albert Watts
Wilber Vrotsman
Lexington
Harry Iddings
Y. W. Cla
Cora Miller
Madisan
Blanche Williams
Crawfordsville
Alice Radcliffe
Madison
Janette Culbertson
Vevay
On the Stairway Incident
A man descending a broad stairway slips on his pace and falls the rest of the way as a woman ascends. The event occurs amid the passage described with brief action and little elaboration.
Livery Stable Burglary At Demaree Site On Third Street
A thief entered the James M. Demaree livery stable on east Third Street late Saturday night or Sunday morning and stole two toffec t of hose a set of buggy harness a handclipper a new horse brush and possibly other items. The entry was gained by prying a rear door. The night watchman woke at 2 am but searched nothing. Police were notified but kept quiet to pursue clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Demaree
East Third Street
Pitiable Case Presented to Jefferson County Medical Association
A six year old boy from Saluda township was brought to a Jefferson County Medical Association meeting for an expert examination after a back injury from a barn jump two weeks earlier. The child now suffers violent convulsions, loss of speech, and widespread motor impairment, with doctors hoping to determine a remedy or relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Medical Association
Charles Campton
Saluda Township
McKeand
Jefferson County Medical Society
Herald
Reverend Stewart Long Engages for Brownstown Commencement
Rev. Stewart I Long has signed with Central Lyceum Bureau Indianapolis W H Stout manager to deliver the principal address at Brownstown high school's commencement Friday evening April 25. A folder advertising his addresses features a frontispiece portrait and three pages of press and individual praise for his lectures and work. His platform lecture Reaching the Goal is highlighted as a season feature. The Valparaiso Evening Messenger praised a prior baccalaureate address as one of the best ever heard in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart I. Long
Central Lyceum Bureau
Indianpolis
W. HH. Stout
Brownstown
Rev. Long
Valparaiso
Pearl Packing House Announces Ice Sale Change
The Pearl Packing House informs the public that state law requiring ice weighing causes hardship in handling. They will discontinue selling blocks under 26 pounds, with hours of 6 am to 6 pm daily and Saturday nights to 12 pm, closed on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuk “Pearl” Packing House
Injury Threatens Hans Wagner Baseball Career
Reports indicate Hans Wagner suffered a knee injury that may end his baseball career. In a separate note, Kansas asserts dogs as personal property and imposes a state tax. A promotional line promotes Mrs Austin’s Bag Pan cake flour for brown cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans
Wagner
Kansas
Madison Girl Gives Up Art To Join Sisters Of Charity
Miss Melva Beatrice Wilson a New York sculptor who rose to fame with the Parian marble Stations of the Cross for St Louis cathedral has renounced art. She will enter the Sisters of Charity, dedicate herself to serving the poor and a life of prayer. Wilson is a Madison native, sister of Manly D. Wilson, formerly of Morrow Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Melva Beatrice Wilson
Mise Wilson
Cincinnati Art School
St. Louis Cathedral
Wilson
Miss Wilson
Manly D. Wilson
Morrow
Ohio
Madison
Unpaid Recorder Fees Reveal Office Conduct in County
Field examiners Pogue and Dunn of the State Board of Accounts reviewed the County Recorder McBride’s office. They found a total charge of 106.25 and eight recent filings with unpaid fees. all papers remained in the office and were not released until payment. McBride operates on a strict cash basis, ensuring no paper leaves without full fee payment. John C Lanham and Clara L Lanham listed as property corner owners seeking 2 000 dollars. Theodore Barnes administrating George W Rea estate transferred property to Rollie M. Stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pogue and Dunn
State Board of Accounts
McBride
Hattie Brown
Mr. McBride
State Board of Ac- John C
Clara L. Lanham
Main Streets
City
Theodore Barnes
George W. Rea
Rollie M. Counts
The Choice of a Husband Advertisement
An advertisement urges women to avoid weaknesses and poor health by using Dr King's Life Pills. It promises new strength, clear complexion, pure breath, and cheerful spirits to win men, and claims easy, safe, pure results available at Harper's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Harper’ Drag Store
Local notices from Madison April 21 include purchases and deaths
Madison items report S. W. Wiley purchasing property on West Main from John Waltz with private consideration. Gov. Ralston sends funds for Florence flood relief. Deputies Hibert Crist and V. V. Cassidy travel to Indianapolis. Frank Tevin of Brooksburg recovering from typhoid at Denny sanatorium. Maree families head to Trimble County cattle farm after Louisville trip. Sheriff Garagus and Mrs Cowger bring patient to Cragemont. James Bell dies at 93 from injuries. County officials buy Franklin touring car and runabout. Mrs. G W Palmer returns from Washington with Mrs. Ford. Six year old Campton diagnosed with chorea by Jefferson County Medical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Ralston
F. M. Griffith
Vevay
Louisville
Trimble County
Sherif Garagus
Mra
Cowger
Clay County
Cragemont
McKay
James Bell
Fattongs Creek
Bedford
John Lawler
Curtis Marshall
Franklin
G. W. Palmer
Dr. Palmer
Washington
Funeral for Mary Finnegan Held at St. Michael's Church
The funeral for the late Mary Finnegan was held at 9 this morning from St. Michael's Church. Rev M L Guthneck conducted the services and preached a fine sermon. Burial followed at St Patrick's cemetery with pallbearers listed and several relatives from Louisville and Cincinnati attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Finnegan
St. Michael's Church
M. L. Guthneck
St. Michael's Choir
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Mesars
Mrs Pearl Slater 32 Dies in Covington Illness
The remains of Mrs Pearl Slater aged 32 wife of William Slater arrived by mailboat from Covington Kentucky where she died Tuesday after a lingering illness from lung trouble Her funeral was held at her sister Mrs Joseph Messmore home on Spring street burial followed at Springdale Cemetery Pallbearers named James Demaree Louis Barnes T G Francisco Thomas Howley Bert Antle A U W Winter Also mentions Sacramento school for life saving and an advertisement for Delicious brown cakes cake flour All grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Slater
William Slater
Covington
Joseph Messmore
Spring Street
John Melton
East Street
Springdale Cemetery
James Demaree
Louis Barnes
T. G. Francisco
Thomas Howley
Bert Antle
A. U W. Winter
Icy Brown Burned In Trash Fire At Leland Home
Lucy Brown, a colored worker at attorney S. E. Les land, suffered severe burns when her dress ignited from burning trash in the alley behind the Leland residence. She was rescued by railroad workers at the power house, where overalls and water extinguished the flames. She is hospitalized at Kings Daughters hospital in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Lesland
Leland
Fifth and Broadway
Ir. Ford
Ghtared Ralway Company
Messia
Walter Stevens
One Wineer
Charles Jenkins
Real estate sale and guardian bond in Milton township
The estate of George W. Rea sold 45 acres in Milton township to Rollie M. Rea and Lillie H. Rea for 1001 at private gate. Bids were opened at Emer son Lemen law office and approved by Judge Francisco per the administrator Theodore Barnee. Albert Kahn guardian bond 500 filed for Anthony P B Gilles and an order to mortgage ward property granted. In Annie Thomason Gale Thomas divorce granted to wife with custody and alimony of 2500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rea
Milton Township
Rollie M. Rea
Lillie H. Rea
Emerson Lemen
Theodore Barnee
Francisco
Albert Kahn
Anthony PB. Gilles
Imerson Lemen
The
Guardian
Real EstateTransfers List Reveals Property Shifts
Clara Lanham and John C Laneham transfer Walnut Street property to James A and Ela S Muret for 450. James A and Ella S Muret sell Milton township acres in St Col to Lille H Rea. John Muret and wife deed part of lotus third addition west to city for 350 to James A Muret and wife. James A Muret and wife transfer six5 feet studies in Lot 1t) third add west to city for 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Lanham
John C. Laneham
James A
Ela S. Muret
Walnut Street
Ellas. Muret
Lille H Rea
Milton Township
St.Col
John Muret
James A. Muret
Lotus
Execution in County Jail Ends in Struggle
In Crewsome Union town Pennsylvania on April 24 John Harris a Black man was executed by hanging after the rope proved three feet too long. He attempted to rise and flee but deputies restrained him as he struggled for about 15 minutes before dying, while spectators expressed disgust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Town
John Harris
What Makes a Woman Powers Health and Strength
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a remedy to fainting, dizziness, weakness, nervousness, backache, and tiredness. It claims women gain health and strength and includes a testimonial from Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma. The copy notes a price of 5 cents and a guarantee at Harper’s drug store. The closing line references the University of Upsala founded in 1477.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Pool
Depew
Okla
Harper's Drug Store
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Court News
Real Estate Tranefers
Decatur County
Hanover College Christian Association
Medical Society
Charity
Recorder
Preenatt
S. W. Wiley
West Main Street
John Waltz
Mary K Finnegan
John Carrigh
Thomas Clark
Michael Cavanaugh
Patrick Quinno
A. M. Graham
Joseph Kennison
Joseph Pasnow
Mat Risk
ST. W.tarpy
Mary 9
Htenihan
Nellie Bush
Emma Stratton
Misa Mary Finnegan
Frank Movorman
Cincinnati
WM. Slater
Sacramento
Lucy Brown
Mr. S
Circuit Court
Annie Thomason
Gale Thomas
Shegj
Hergelf
ADV
University of
Upsala
Sweden
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