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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1913

Page

3

Licensed to wed and births noted in Madison area

Madison notices report two marriage licenses for Riley Briddle to Christina Robinson and James W Miller to Christina Christman. A newborn son named Sylvester arrives for Mr. and Mrs Charles Tower. Local purchases and obituaries are also listed along with real estate painting contracts and civic events.

Riley Briddle Christina DL. Robinson James W. Miller Christina Christman Mesdames Reba Lizzie Noble Charles Tower Amboy Ind Edward 8. Roberts Milo J. Bowman Joseph Denton

North Madison High School Twenty Fourth Commencement

The twenty fourth annual North Madison High School commencement was held Friday evening at the Christian Church. The program featured an orchestral march, invocations by Rev W H Ake and Rev W T Seburn, student orations on Woman Suffrage and Is Poverty a Curse or a Blessing, a address by Adelaide Steele Baylor, diploma presentation by J D Gabel, and closing benediction.

North Madison High School The Christian Church W. H. Ake Bernice Suter Adelaide Steele Baylor Mabel Rochat J. D. Gabel W. T. Seburn Claes Roll Hazel Black Handel Roy Bennett U. S. Weather Bureau Florence Kurtz Earl C. Storm Anna Yunker Cecil B. Spoon Riley Wasson American Inoventione Clase Killarney Ushera Paul Heck Clarence Lay Edna Shingleton Ruth Jessup Klein W. T.seburn John D. Gabel

Trimble County Wheat Crop Told to Be Bumper This Year

Milton Kentucky April 29 Trimble county will have a bumper wheat crop this year. Many fields show the wheat from eight to ten inches high. Take the Herald.

Trimble County Milton

Funeral for Mrs. Mary J Brinkworth Held at West Street Home

Funeral services for Mrs Mary J Brinkworth were conducted at 2 30 PM at her West Street home with Rev Virgil Thompson of Trinity church delivering a consoling sermon and a choir providing music. Burial followed at Springdale Cemetery with pallbearers Measra Verne Ramsey Welby Monroe John Miter Edward McKenna John Cordrey and John Waltz. Attending from afar were Mr and Mrs Perry Wooden of Columbus and Mr William A Byerly of Bridgewater W Va whose wife was formerly Miss Sue Brinkworth. He had been summoned from Mobile Alabama on business when notified of the death.

Mary J. Brinkworth West Street Virgil Thompson Trinity Church Thompson Springdale Cemetery Measra Verne Ramsey Welby Monroe John Miter Edward McKenna John Cordrey John Waltz Perry Wooden Columbus William A. Byerly Bridgewater W. Va Sue Brinkworth Mobile Ala Brickworth W. A. Byeriv Motule Brinkworth Haigh William Mervim Greensburg Jacob Waldeck Sunman Craymont Arnold Forburger Alien Elillabold Mabel Enaly Canon City Colo A.C. Hillabold Fancoln Dixentes Ways and Means Washington Louprag Herald

Alumni Banquet Set for June Six in High School

High School Alumni Association officers approved the annual banquet for June 6 promising a varied program. An invited orator from a distant city will speak for about thirty minutes after the meal, then attendees may dance. The event is expected to be a pleasant and profitable evening with robust participation.

High School Alumni Association

Farewell Party For Mr Bunch Before Timber Move

A farewell surprise gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs W F Bunch settled in at their home with an indoor picnic provided by the Ladies Sewing Club. Guests included Prof and Mrs Homer Long Mr and Mrs Geo Cofield Mr and Mrs Geo Stanley Dr and Mrs Everett Fewell Rev and Mrs Virgil Thompson Frank Thomas Miss Ida Hitz and Mrs Ed Hitz. Mr Bunch heads to Missouri next week to pursue timber business. Mrs Bunch will follow later.

W. F. Bunch Ladies Sewing Club Bunch Missouri Geo. Stanley Everett Fewell Virgil Thompson Frank Thomas Ida Hitz Ed. Hitz

Sheriff Learns of Indictment in Mulligan Robbery Case

Sheriff McKay departed by morning train to Indianapolis to fetch Joseph Scheser who faces an indictment from the last court term as an accomplice in the Mulligan robbery. Mulligan, a Wirt resident formerly of Kentucky, says about $80 was taken. Chief Schuler traced Scheser via Indianapolis raid and Madison map arrest, with the case referred to the grand jury.

McKay Indianapolis Joseph Scheser Scheser Mulligan Wirt Kenetucky Schuler Madison Joseph Schefer Charles Kahn

Property transfers and a Yale society clubhouse plan

William Glenn to Dale Barnes and others involve 41 acres in Shelby township for 1640 dollars. Henry E. Rogers' heir transfers to James M. Buchanan in Canaan for 2000 dollars. Kate Sheppard to Anna Laura McDermott covers city property for 1000 dollars. Lincoln V. Cravens to Jacob Forthofer concerns property on north Jefferson Street for 75 dollars. The St Elmo Society of Yale plans a 50000 dollar clubhouse in New Haven Connecticut.

William Glenn Dale Barnes Shelby Township Henry E. Rogers James M. Buchanan Canaan Kate Sheppard Anna Laura McDermott Lincoln V. Cravens Jacob Forthofer North Jefferson Street St. Elmo Society of Yale New Haven Conn

Madison Chronicle Briefs and Notices From the Morning Edition

Local residents travel for family illness and funerals while visitors arrive from nearby towns. State and national notes cover exports totaling over 4.5 billion dollars, federal fund deposit policy shifts by Secretary McAdoo, a car dealer demonstration, and a local arrest on grand larceny tied to a January city robbery.

Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Sarah Frazier Harper

Funeral services were conducted at the Harper residence on east Second street for Mrs. Sarah Frazier Harper. Rev. Stewart I. Long led the service with a choirs and hymns. Burial at Fairmount was private. Pallbearers included Messia, Hillaboth, Schofield, Heely, Rea, August, and Ireland. Friends from Bloomington Ind and Madisonville Ohio attended.

Harper East Second Street Sarah Frazier Harper Stewart I. Long First Baptist Church Fairmount Messia Charles Hillaboth Joseph Schofield William Heely Robert Rea Herman August R. L. Ireland Mre J. G. Hogate Bloomington Ind W. C. McLaugnhain Madisonville Emma Lewis

Brig Gen Garrard Investigates Meuligom Road Damages

Brigadier General Charles A. Garrard quartermaster general of Indiana arrived in the city with Joseph Moras vena to investigate property losses from the recent road collapse. They interviewed damaged property owners and secured loss estimates while considering relief limits and how any funds would be distributed to the neediest. Further announcements on Garrard’s recommendations and relief plans were expected as investigations continued.

Rind Indiana Crovernor Ralaton Meuligom Othe Tndieneapolta Crarfard Gerrard Joseph Moras Vena Garrard Maye Madigan Properil Ceerrard Perrice Tai Hon Uty Tyconica

Death of Mrs James Moore of Madison and Indianapolis

Mrs Jane Moore longtime Madison resident and Indianapolis native dies after a brief illness at home in Indianapolis. Survived by husband James Moore seven children including Clara and Bertie. funeral at Indianapolis residence with Rev. Jeffries officiating, burial at Hebron.

Indianapoli Vitor Herald Pheomany Dodianiapeotis Mindat Jlames Moore Madison Moore Ter Chidren Hay Hoan Street Indianapolis Ind Ciagra Bertie Tory Tos Poom Jane Moore James Moore Harry Moore Laura Moore Johnson Clara Jefiies Wirt Hebron Baptist Church Jesua

Serious Illness of Bedford County Leader Unfolds

Seriously ill at 70, Uncle Johnny O'Brien, an aged prominent county citizen, is suffering senile weakness at the home of his son in law Sheriff W C Morgan. He has not been in good health for some time.

Bedford, Why Johnny O'Brien W. C. Morgan

Educational Cruise Plans Aimed at Naval Training

A plan for an Educational Cruise led by Secretary Daniels outlines using a naval voyage as a technical training school in peacetime. The program would pair sea duty with learning at multiple stops, intended to prepare the fleet for war and peace alike. The proposed fleet includes battleships such as Wyoming Florida Ark that Mississippi and others, with routes planned to visit major ports and foster constructive naval cooperation.

Secretary Daniels Dea Navy Cruse Wis Wyoming Plorida Tors Teabratta

Oldest Man Sent to Jail on Nonsupport Charge

Ninety year old Sellusgrove was jailed by Judge Moser after his wife accused him of nonsupport. The case marked the oldest defendant ever brought before the court in this locality.

Sellusgrove David Worthy Fadb Moser

Patient in critical condition after near-fatal poisoning incident

A report from Marriiton Kentucky notes C C Glendenning, a known tobacco planter, recently underwent a femate mony canate ingemary for Livertreatne. WA Troutvan of Carrollton lies near death at eighty eight years old in December last.

Marriiton Apt Mit Troutvan Carrollton Adest Oeitans Earity

Old Age Pension Bill Proposed In Congress

Washington April 28 The progressive old age pension bill would provide 2 four dollars a week for those over sixty five years. The measure set weekly pensions from 2 to 6 dollars with varying scales and disqualifications including criminals inmates of almshouses and those unable to earn a living.

Washington Kelby Pennsylvania

Notice of Administration for John Yager Estate

Notice is hereby given that the court appointed JORN EL YAGER as Administrator of the estate of John Yager, late of Jefferson County Indiana, deceased. The administrator is supported by attorney Mart Marshall. Public notice issued by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Indiana.

Circuit Court Jefferson County Indiana John Yager Golvelit Jorn EL Yager Irtin Marshall

Notice of Administration for Henry Marten estate

The undersigned appointed by Jefferson County Indiana as Administratrix to wind up the estate of Henry Marten, late of Jefferson County. Estate declared solvent. Maantee B. Maritch, August 2, 2915. Curtis Marshall, Attorney.

Circuit Court of Jefferson Cointy Stite Indiana Henry 2 Marten Bite Jefferson County B. Maritch Curtis Marshall

Over Half-Century of Use Highlights Humpreys’ Modcal Book

Modcal Book has been distributed free with Humphreys’ Specifics for over 50 years and remains valued by readers for practical health remedies and trusted guidance.

Humphreys

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