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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1918

Page

4

Madison News Briefs From April 29 Local Notices

A May 29 Madison report notes births and travels as Mrs. Jate James welcomes a twelve pound son. It records Robert Yucker of Jefferson County appointed by the Third District Hoard in Champols and a string of visits and moves including Mr. William Deller, Mrs. Ora Lusby, and Sergt Thomas Turner. The George Hoff man residence sale to Annie Vandolah for 1100 is listed along with a Democratic State Convention date of June 18 19. Funeral details for John E Ryker and remembrances for families in Madison wrap the notes.

Samuel Barrett John William E. Deller A. J. Debler Terre Haute Ora Lusby Con Hubert Milton R. Gi. McCoy Lo BE. Turner France Thomas A. Turner Aviation Signal Corps Annie Vandolah George Hoffman W. Main Street Ogle & Ford State Committee Denison Hotel Indianapolis W. G. Rogers Cincinnati Oscar Kremer Anna Kremer Rk. McKim Company Garfield Mr. Woollen Pittsburgh William T. Seburn North Madison Ind

Jefferson County Exemption Board Notices Local Recruits

The Jefferson County Exemption Board mailed notices to Frank Clarkson Morris Sappington and Leroy Humphreys to report to Fort Harrison next Monday as the county quota for service. The board accepted ten men sent to Fort Hamilton except James Thevenow who was rejected. Five men bound for Fort Thomas will entrain May 4 instead of May 1.

Jefferson County Frank Clarkson Morris Sappington Leroy Humphreys Fort Harrison Fort Hamilton N.Y James Thevenow Fort Thomas

Death of William F Watson in one 80th year

William F Watson dies at his daughter's home on Walnut Street after several weeks illness aged about 80. He leaves a son Oliver F Watson besides his daughter Mrs. Whitton. The notice also mentions Gus Watson, a captain in the aviation section in England, and a Chicago warrant against Otto Schumann for the murder of Mrs. Maude A King.

William F. Watson Whitton North Walnut Street Watson Oliver F. Watson M. A. Kasper Gus Signal Corps England Capt Kisper Otto Schumann Maude A. King Guston Means Chicago

Surprise wedding in Madison ties two families

Madison residents received wedding notices this morning announcing the marriage of Joseph Kasper of Madison to Vass Lillian Clark of Louisville Kentucky. The ceremony took place Wednesday evening April 24 at St Charles Borromeo Church in Louisville. The couple reside at 407 Shawnee Terrace Louisville and are welcomed by their families and friends.

Madison Joseph Kasper Vass Lillian Clark Louisville St. Charles Horromeo Catholi Church Kasper Shawnee Terrace J. J. Kasper the Herald W. E. Clark

County Education Board Announces May Township Graduations

The County Board of Education set commencement dates in several townships. Lancaster May 8 at Dupont Saluda May 5 at Tryus Church Hanover May 1 at Presbyterian Church Graham May 18 at Deputy Shelby June 1 at Canaan Smyrna township declines a ceremony Madison Milton Monroe Republican townships undecided.

County Board of Education Court House Lancaster Dupont Saluda Tryus Church Common Hanover High School Presbyterian Church Graham Shelby Canaan Smyrna Madison Milton Monroe PA. Coleman County Apent

Local Social News Reflects Weekend Visits

Mrs John Bennett returns home from Indianapolis visit with daughter Miss Laura. Alferd Graves and wife spend weekend with his ailing sister in Kentucky. Next Sunday church preaching with B Y P A youth group at 7 30. Several Madison residents join Edith McGee for Sunday afternoon visit. Bernard Lehnert of Indianapolis visits family and mother in Madison. Harold Henry visits George Wehner. Robert Schoolcraft of Indianapolis plans move to Mr Toombs farm.

John Bennett Laura Indianapolis Alferd Graves Kentucky Our Church Anna Elizabeth Jochum Josie Turner John Jochum Madison Eugene George Edith McGee Bernard Lehnert John Lehnert Harold Henry George Wehner Robert Schoolcraft Wn. Toombs Pearl Cooper Mary Catherine Robert Welch Cooper Carrie Welch Wallace Francisco Arthur Francisco Mechanic Street Catherine Jeffersonville News

Call Issued For 233,742 Draftees Represented

Washington reports a call issued for 233,742 draftees with every state represented. The note indicates a nationwide, limited express for the man who stutters.

Washington

Madison Daily News Notes Local Travel And Trades

Madison columns record residents boarding trains to Richmond Cincinnati Shelbyville Indianapolis and West Baden. Local business updates note Pearl Packing House and City Market receiving new motor trucks. A DePauw Hanover baseball result and wage strike settlement also appear among community notices.

Watson, English-born Indiana mill worker, dies at daughter’s home

William Fawcett Watson born October 30, 1834 in Burley Woodhead England died at his daughter Mrs Eliza R Whiton’s home north Walnut street at 1 20 yesterday afternoon He landed in New York August 5 1858 and settled in southern Indiana He worked at Schofield woolen mill from 1862 until a few days before his death Survived by daughter Mrs Whiton and two sons Oliver F of this city and Alfred T of Indianapolis.

William Fawcett Watson Eliza R. Whiton Walnut St Burley Woodhead Yorkshire England New York Indiana Schofield Woolen

Luckett Silver Anniversary Celebrated in Vevay

Twenty five years ago today Mr and Mrs William H Luckett wed in Vevay and the couple celebrate their silver anniversary at home on West Main Street. Citizens offer best wishes for their health and happiness.

William H. Luckett Vevay West Main Street

Anne Martin Enters Nevada U.S. Senate Race

Miss Anne Martin, vice chairman of the National Woman's Party, announces candidacy for the United States Senate from Nevada. She seeks the unexpired term of Senator Francis G Newlands who died recently and will be a candidate in the race.

Anne Martin National Woman's Party United States Senate Nevada Francis G. Newlands

Robert H Hall Dies After Short Illness at Home

Robert M Hall died at his North Mulberry Street home after a brief illness. Born October 6 1872 in North Madison Indiana, he served in the Spanish American War and in the Indiana National Guard. Survived by wife Effie and daughter Bessie, his mother Mrs Winsor Rust, brother Morton Tall, and sisters Minte Ridgeway and Lilian Duncan. The community extends sympathy.

Robert M. Phall North Mulberry St Robert Morall North Madison Ind David AJ Laura NT Ldl Tis Bessie Winsor Rust Sumimitville Morton Tall Birmingham Minte Ridgeway Morgantown Lilian Duncan Montreal Canada Robt. Hall Loteh Regiment Indiana Volunteers Indiana National Guard Co. Fy Onto Valley Eagles Madison End Effie Schooler Fanny

Two Soldiers Die in Balloon Explosion at Florence Field

Two soldiers were killed in a balloon explosion at Florence Field near Omaha yesterday. The dead were identified as Private John E. Davis and Vincent Beall after roll was called.

Omaha Florence Field John E. Davis Vincent Beall

Swiss gunners down German aeroplane near Basle

Swiss forces reportedly shot down a German aeroplane near Basle during daylight. The Matin dispatch cites the capture of the crew and the now controlled airspace over the border region with neutral Switzerland.

Paris Basle Matin

Mysterious Tale of Siam Ends in Royal Beheading

In Siam a man named Lim spreads a tale of elephant fortunes and royal conspiracy after a mysterious burial. The king orders an investigation. a monkey is unearthed, proving the tale a fiction. Lim is beheaded for deceit and the conspirators are exposed.

Roy Hasain Tve Fm Bane Hind Kitags Hit Lim Thee Wan Thee Buddha

Holed Shoes and Dread of Decay Prompt Care

A vintage style pamphlet extols Benrece Tooth Paste as a preventive for Pyorrhea and dental decay. It links bad teeth to wealth, health issues, and social appeal, urging readers to consult their dentist and use the paste to protect teeth with preventive care.

Jung Ita

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