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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
1
The Indianapolis Star notes Senator Taggart’s strong position within the Democratic party, crediting his trusted word and fair actions. It argues his independence has sparked opposition yet strengthened his popularity and leadership ahead of a senate nomination.
Berry Bellamy of Madison recalls severe back and kidney pain from years ago. After trying various medicines, he used Doan’s Kidney Pills from Rogers' Drug Store and recovered. He reported no kidney trouble for years and credits Doan’s. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. Adv.
Special Judge William H. Everroad granted Clara Vanden Ende a divorce from Aart Van den Ende in Columbus Indiana with $8,000 alimony, household goods, and a seven passenger touring car. Co respondent named as Jeannette Trost Harris, with arrest history cited but not fully identified.
Mothers, Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey is advertised as a quick remedy for children’s cold ailments. The pine loosens mucous, soothes the lungs, and opens air passages while honey adds a pleasant, soothing quality. Aimed at growing families, it claims to be a trusted, year after year favorite.
A fire at the J. C. Greendyke twine factory dormitory in Miamisburg killed George B. Seiler, a six month employee sleeping on the third floor. Firemen and plugs saved most residents. Seiler suffocated in smoke amid a fatal blaze. Coroner’s inquest followed. body buried after dawn. Reports said a sister lived in Madison Md, but searches found no trace of her.
The Bobbs Merrill Company issues a George Ade Centennial Home-Coming Booklet under Indiana Historical Commission. It invites seven hundred fifty thousand ex Hoosiers with greetings from Governor Ralston Vice President Marshall and notable Indiana figures including Ri ley Tarkington Nicholson Porter and Dunn. The booklet aims to honor Indiana and lure former residents to the Centennial celebration.
Advice touts Dr King’s New Discovery as essential against lingering colds and potential bronchial or lung complications. The ad claims the remedy strengthens the body’s fight against cold germs and endorses its use by all ages. Bottles priced 60 cents and one dollar.
Stayfield, fleeing city din, seeks peace at a sanitarium cottage. He endures squeaky hammocks and lawnmowers until a curious neighbor woman answers his oiling attempt with a smile. Their shared quieting of noises sparks cautious, growing rapport.
A terse note hints at a curious link between a man with a long tongue and a disproportional head, while claiming underground supplies continually replenish Trinidad asphalt lake, suggesting a provincial riddle without clear sources or outcomes.
City council with Mayor Crozier presiding approved first readings creating quiet zones around King's Daughters hospital and Denny sanatorium. Zones set along Third Street Broadway Fifth West and Mulberry Fifth to alley boundaries. No protests on Main and Walnut Street Improvement No. 11. bonds for Madison Light & Railway discussed. meter study on factory water use approved. meeting adjourned.
County Recorder William T. Riley notes the Central Trust Company and J. N. Wallace of New York as trustee mortgaging to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company for 63 250 000 in gold bonds. The immense instrument fills nearly 100 pages of record. recording cost 68.90. South America is short of coal.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hulsman of the St. Vincent neighborhood today celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. A family reunion is planned for next Sunday with four generations present including their daughter Mrs Peter Bierck and grandson Frank Bierck with Frances Ann Bierck.
In Rushville Indiana on May 6 James George was arrested at 9 30 and by 11 a m had pleaded guilty and was awaiting transportation to the Jeffersonville Reformatory setting a record for fast court procedure.
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