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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1920

Page

4

Train Bu siness and Personal News From Madison Area

Mrs Helen Cooney tested on the train to Indianapolis to visit herster Mrs HER Davis. Mrs Henry Lee and son John of Hanover rode the morning train to North Vernon. Miss Mayme Pitcher returned from Cadtooma and Washington DC after wintering with friends. Mrs DoD Weaver traveled home to New Albany. Clarence Duke and Miss Florence Santeri of Hanover obtained a marriage license. Miss Mildred Tibbetts, a Waynetown teacher, arrived home for summer vacation. George J. Zimmerman died at Cragmont aged 47. body shipped to Lebanon PA for burial.

Helen Cooney Indianapolis Herster Her. Davis Henry Lee John Hanover North Vernon Dod Weaver Frank Bott East First Street New Albany Clarence Duke Florence Santeri Mildred Tibbetts Waynetown Dast Sutmer Bow. Hughes Farmville Kb. B. Hughes Lucy Hughes George J. Zimmerman Cragmont Vail Undertaking House Lebanon Deceent Connersvalle Joseph Armand Rous Ana Friedley William Anderson Gilbert Dihammer George McMullen Dayton Ohio Lussa’ Kloestemyer Brazil Haigh Clara Greiner Columbus Elta Sheets Louis J. Diekhofff KB. R. Stewart Sweester Grant County Ind J. J. Stewart Canaan

Garlinghouse Delzell Couple Quietly Wed at Home

Miss N Delzell and Fred B Garlinghouse married at the Delzell home in North Madison with only immediate family present. Rev. C W Maupin officiated as pink and white decorations and bridal party provided a classic ceremony.

Earth N. Delzell Fred B. Garlinghouse Sam Delzell North Madison Rev C. W. Maupin Charles Galinghouse Edna Delzel Garlinghouse

Pearces Reach London After Delightful New York Departure

Mrs M D Wilson reports Rev and Mrs G W Pearce sailed from New York for London on April 3. Pearce, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, travels with Mrs Pearce, Indiana delegate to the W C T U world convention in England. They expect to return late May or early June. Madison friends greet their safe arrival and voyage home.

M. D. Wilson G. W. Pearce New York London Rev. Pearce Second Presbyterian Church Madison England

Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine List Advertised

A partial list of ailments and remedies offered by Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. The ad cites conditions from fevers and colics to rheumatism, catarrh, grip and malaria with remedies, and lists the New York address at Cornes William and Ozyn Streets.

Grip Grippe la Grippe Humphreys’ Homeo. Medicine CO Cornes William and Ozyn Streets New York

Bluebird Harvey Faces Gallows for Four Wives Murder Confession

Los Angeles reports that Bluebird Harvey faces death on the gallows for confessing to four wife murders. He told hospital staff he is ready to die, claiming insanity at the times. An expedition will search a valley for Nina Delaney's body, as the District Attorney seeks life imprisonment after a guilty plea. Washington notes a cash bonus bill for ex-service men and a victory tax plan to fund it.

Los Angeles Bluebird Harvey Johann Hoch Chicago Nina Delaney Arch Washington House

Harding Campaign Stop Draws Madison Crowd

Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio visited Madison arriving on the noon train with Webb Woodfill and Judge Carney. A reception at Hotel Jefferson preceded a Rotary Club dinner and an afternoon speech in the courthouse where Harding urged lower living costs, free trade, and a strong navy, opposing wartime measures and the treaty.

Warren G. Harding Ohio Webb Woodfill Greensburg Judge Carney North Vernon Madison Roe. Stanton John C. Finch M.K. Sulzer Harry E. Nichols Charles A. Wymond Eo Haigh J. Graham Ross Charles G. Dickerson Hotel Jefferson Senator Harding Wilson Geroutny Senate Harding Republican Party Elks Band Main Street Court House

Death of Samuel Perkins in Fulton

Samuel Perkins, 69, longtime Fulton resident, died at his home after a short heart illness. He is survived by a wife, one daughter and a son. Moving from Hanover to Madison years ago, he worked at several factories and was well liked. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon with interment in Springdale cemetery.

Samuel Perkins Fulton Mr. Perkins Madison Hanover Springdale Cemetery

Grocery Changes Hands on East Second Street

Louis Krue sells his East Second Street grocery to Captain W E Pratt who takes possession today. Pratt and his son Ralph abandon their Third and Cemetery streets stand to run the new store full time. Krue weighs future plans and may leave Madison with his family. A humorous note ends the item.

Louis Krue East Second Street Capt W. E. Pratt Capt. Pratt Ralph Third and Cemetery Streets Mr. Krue Madison

Body of Indiana Youth Sent to Anatomical Society

Jeffersonville Indiana April 20 Mrs James Williams of Indianapolis sought the body of her son Lewis Williams who died March 11 after a 35 foot fall while escaping the State Reformatory. The body was sent to Bloomington to the State Anatomical Society after being held ten days by a local undertaker. Williams family had struggled to raise funds to move the body to Indianapolis and Mrs Williams was kept from the police station during the ordeal.

Jeffersonville Ind James Williams Indianapolis Lewis Williams State Reformators State Anatomical Society Bloomington Tachanapolis Willams Padainapolis

Murder Trial Denies Long Continuance in Ledford Case

Judge Harry W. Robinson refused a lengthy delay in the murder trial of Joe L. Ledford for Patrolman Thomas M. Giltner's death. Defense sought delay due to illness of Clem Wo Hoggins. the case proceeds next Thursday despite Hoggins' absence. Giltner was shot June 2 on Seventh Street and Broadway. Marvin Ledford faces accessory charges and was released on bond.

Joe L. Ledford Thomas M. Giltner Harry W. Robinson Robert F. Hagan Clem Wo Hoggins Robinson Ciltner Seventh Street Broadway Ledford Marvin Ledford Priac J. L. Ledford Corner Journal

Federated Farmers Aiders Organize Jefferson County

Mr John G Klein director of the tenth district federated farmers association tours Jefferson County with County Agent Doddridge and A C Baltzer to organize bull associations. He issues membership cards and urges township chairmen to recruit two workers per school district to sign up farmers. Ripley leads district with 1200 members, Dearborn 900, Jefferson aims to be second.

John Gi. Klein Federated Farmers’ Association Jefferson County Doddridge A. C. Baltzer Klein Indiana Dearborn County Klien

Roads to Be Inspected for Indiana Highway System

Southern Indiana roads will be inspected by the state highway commission soon after May 5. The commission will meet that day and begin its tour to determine inclusion or exclusion relative to the recently designated system.

Indiana State Higway Commission Indianapolis News

Planful approach saves time in housekeeping effort

System in doing the work is just as important as good equipment and the housekeeper whose work is never done is often one who never stops to plan out her work to save time nor tries to prevent unnecessary steps by thinking ahead. Mrs. Thomas Cadzow, visiting Milton, Kentucky, and relatives in this city, left for Cleveland, Ohio, on the train this morning.

Thomas Cadzow W. W. Lane Milton Cleveland Ohio

Baptists Organize to Raise Large Mission Fund

A detailed report outlines the New World Movement and the Baptist drive to gather funds for international mission work. It notes prominent pastors and church leaders urging unity to support evangelism, education, and aid abroad through a major fundraising push.

Telegraph Preacher Converts Converts in Night Messages

A San Salvador figure known as the “Selecraph preacher” uses telegraph lines to preach gospel messages to railroad workers and night crowds. His unusual method has led to numerous conversions with his wife leaving a saloon business for religion. The New World Movement of Northern Baptists plans to raise 100 million dollars April 25 to May 2 to fund expanded work in Central America.

San Salvador Ramon Tate Hatren Tle New World Movement of Northern Baptists

Cupid and Lovers Defy Walls in a Forbidden Rescue

A man hidden atop a garden wall declares to Marianna that Cupid has misfired his arrow and vows to marry her that night. The pair exchange bold admissions of love as the lover reveals plans to gain aid from her father and his powerful uncle to secure a future in politics.

Home Made Recipe Clippings and Odd Notes

fragmented OCR reads like a jumble of kitchen notes and stray phrases about a nonexpensive cat and cooking tips. references to dates latinate terms and nonsensical strings hint at a damaged page with miscellaneous household remarks and stray names.

Bio-feren tonic touted to restore health and vigor

An advertisement claims Bio-feren tonic cures nervous exhaustion and run down conditions. It promises quick, inexpensive relief with a dosage schedule and a money back guarantee if health does not improve, with pharmacists ready to supply the product.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mayme Pitcher Cadtooma Washington, D. C Delzell Mrs. Pearce Humphrave Tim Humphreys Manus Ethel Bright King's Daughters Hospital Goodrich Ina Uinskill Miss Bright King’s Daughters Hospital Saya Anatomical Society J L. Ledford Giltner Association Hoosier Home Hunt Lupton Wilkinson North Wwe Altehison Suston United Les Eorne Peet Patty Pest Beetie van Stee Peeteter Masry Daadyyer Wests Austadt Dave Walt Aldo Cupid Marianna Mothion Cormrbers Roel United States Army Sale Deposit & Trust Co Leading Trust Company John W. Tevis Liberty Bonds the National Branch Bank First National Bank Wadison
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