Madison Indiana May 12 1921 Will probate and local notices
The Madison Herald reports probate of the late John Chapman in circuit court. Local items include Yunker Nash Motors selling a Nash six touring car to R F Stanton, marriage license issued to Isaac L Romans and Daisy M Ellis, and various visits and travel notices. A steel bridge plan was changed to concrete over Dixon's Ford with a $15,121 contract. Five students returned with two club charters after Purdue round-up. 1,000 children from 70 counties attended vocational training week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chapman
Yunker-Nash Motors Company
R. F. Stanton
Mary Johann
John Krueger
Indianapolis
Louis Sulzer
St. Louis
LO B B
West Baden
Sulzer
Court House
Dixon's Ford
Grahams Township
Kentucky Bridge Co
Louisville
Anna Kahn
Elizabeth Rea
Gladys Smith
Etta Hoffstadt
Purdue University
Bible Rendition Contest At Local High School
A Bible rendition contest drew a fair audience at the assembly hall last night. Performances included a violin duet by Mary Helen Haigh and Charlotte Schwab, a girls chorus song, and a violin solo by Frank P. Vail with Marguerite Waltz on piano. Judges were Millis of Hanover College Rev Campbell of Carmel United Presbyterian Church and Dr Hawkins of Cragmont. Douglass Tyson won, receiving a bound English Bible from Dr. W. W. Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly Hall
Mary Helen Haigh
Charlotte Schwab
Frank P. Vail
Marguerite Waltz
Millis
Hanover College
T. F. Campbell
Carmel United Presbyterian Church
Hawkins
Cragmont
Douglass Tyson
W. W. Logan
Hears From Son Supposed to Be Dead in Nogales
A report from Lewis confirms that a son, previously believed dead, is alive and living with his family in Nogales Arig. Verification of the death of another son, Samuel, had been received earlier, finalizing a somber but uncertain family update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Buviras
Price
Lewis
Nogales
Arig
Samuel
Leprosy Plant Trial Reaches Philippines From India
Seeds from the chani moogravi tree of India have arrived at the bureau of science in Manila. It is hoped the plant will be grown in the Philippine islands and its oil forms the basis of a treatment already successfully used in leprosy cases locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
India
Bureau of Science
Philippine Islands
Real Estate Transfers in Smyrna Township
Edward Jeffries and wife sell farm in Smyrna township to Elzie T. Shelton for 3000 dollars. Etale T. Shelton and wife sell farm in Smyrna township to Serena Gross for 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jeffries
Elzie T. Shelton
Smyrna
Etale T. Shelton
Serena Gross
Poisonous Tropical Fish as Food Inhabit Tropical Waters
Many fish living in tropical waters are poisonous if eaten. The danger comes from toxins built up in some species rather than from spoilage. Caution is advised to avoid illness from consuming unfamiliar reef fish.
Local Notables and Military Reunion Planned in Indianapolis
A meeting at the Chamber of Commerce in Indianapolis discussed forming a permanent regimental committee for the southern Indiana artillery unit, largely drawn from former infantry. Sergeant Landrui of Headquarters Anderson leads the organizing efforts with Captain SEE McKinley as treasurer. Also noted is the sudden death of John McCrarkison at Crocemont, age 73, son of the late John W. Garrison. he was a member of Print Church and a well known resident. a widow survives.
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Chamber of Commerce
Indianapolis
Robert Oo. Moorhead
Dbnh Poeld Artillery Association
Lidiacus
Indiana
4Th
Tadiana Defunteyv
Compass Itas
Tediras
Dation
Landrui
Oo Liewt
John Mc Crarkison
Tocloch Yeater
Crocmont
John W. Garrison
Madison
Print
Charchand
Hidden Notes Speak of Secretaryship and Figures
The fragment mentions General Larry, Miss Yenger, and a secretaryship. It hints at a planned role and titles within a government or organization, with unclear context and damaged OCR. The passage references a secretary and officials, suggesting a bureaucratic or political setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Mars
Larry Phichperty
Mise Yenger
Star
Ero Toeiusnar
Leading U S Industries Ranked By Statistics
The record lists the top U S industries as food textiles iron and steel lumber leather and paper and printing according to the most available statistics. It presents a snapshot of the early economy with a focus on dominant sectors listed in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ruler Turned Gambler Seeks Aid To Reclaim Armenian Heritage
Ama Alayam, an Armenian tribal king in Minneapolis, faces a probation-reform push after a costly poker loss. County attorney Floyd B Olson recounts Alayam’s bid to rally his tribesmen to reclaim his father Abu Alayam’s realm, detailing exile, migrations, and years of fundraising in America aimed at rebuilding leadership and lands once held in Armenia.
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Minneapolis
Amar Alayam
Furth
Armedino
Ds Ao Gaisener Din de
Hennepin County
Jadl
Sonoma Iis
Feadershipo
Gomnn
Cfary
Alaserg
Floyd B Olson
Aluysam
Olson
Armenia
Abu Alayam
Aba
Duraver
Alavain
America
Alayam
Turna to Gambling Ends in Arrest for Armenian Chieftain
The war’s end strained Alayam’s resources as colonists returned home to Armenia. He tried to raise funds by tithes but failed, writing a $50 bad check for chips. Arrested, he sought probation to rally tribesmen and flee to Armenia, hoping to reclaim his heritage amid Turkey’s weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alasam
Armehie
Alayam
Olsen
Armenia
Turkey
Madison Man and Nearby News Briefs May 9
Local notices report births pensions visits and travels of Madison residents. Harold Kenneth Duke born to Clarence Duke and Mrs Elizabeth Abbott. Benjamin Ballard granted $12 monthly pension. Mary Cain returns from six months in St Louis and Colorado Springs. Anna Gerity visits Mrs M G Donlan. Ruth E Gordon attends funeral then returns to Greensburg. Dan Grebe and family attend State Encampment in Newcastle. Nora Hughes and two children visit relatives. Sering Ernst returns to Chicago. Virginia Ernst leaves for Indianapolis. Elsie Mersdorf visits then plans trip to Washington via Frank Selleck and Amy Rose Mersdorf. George A Dyke visits then returns to North Vernon. James Black returns to work after arm injury. Mrs Black to visit Cincinnati. James M Leatherbury and Elizabeth Hosley wed in Madison. Isaac Ehrheart collides with Charles Heitz on Hanover road injuring Ehrheart. John B Noble Sr travels to Sarnia after brother David Noble dies aged 67. Madison Light & Fuel Co sues county treasurer Bovard over disputed taxes. case set for next term. Sulzer & Bear attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Gerity
Chicago
M. G. Donlan
West
Third Streets
Ruth E. Gordon
Robert Claflin
Greensburg
Daniel Grebe
Pleasant Ridge
Newcastle
Nora Hughes
Carrollton
Clarence Holcomb
North Vine Street
Ed Willick
Mulberry Street
Sering Ernst
Virginia Ernst
Indianapolis
Louis Ernst, Jr
Elsie Mersdorf
Mersdorf
Washington
Frank M. Selleck
Amy Rose Mersdorf
George A. Dyke
Jennie Adler
Cragmont Street
North Vernon
John B. Noble
Michigan Road
Sarnie
Canada
Noble
David Noble
Ireland
Madison Light & Fuel Company
S. G. Bovard
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Sulzer & Bear
Birds Favor Grasshoppers as a Bird Diet
Government experts note 25 of 27 bird species prefer live grasshoppers, urging farmers to ally with local birds to patrol farms against hoppers. The piece humorously mentions using cats to deter raiders and quotes the need for vigilant air patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Funeral for Robert Cleffin Held on West Second Street
The funeral for the late Robert Claflin was held from his West Second Street residence at 1 30 PM yesterday with many friends paying respects. Rev H A Blake conducted services and interment followed in Springdale cemetery with pallbearers George Klein M G Donlan Louis Ernet F M Hill Zachery Grooms Howard Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Claflin
West Second Street
H. A. Blake
Springdale Cemetery
Messrs
George Klein
M. G. Donlan
Louis Ernet
F. M. Hill
Zachery Grooms
Howard Phillips
Mrs Mary Fischer Dies After Illness At Madison Home
Mrs Mary Fischer widow of Vincent Fischer died at 6 46 PM Sunday at her east Main Street home after a year long Brights disease illness. Born in Groesbeck Ohio she was 77 and moved to Madison in 1861 with her husband who died 20 years ago. Survived by son Charles Fischer and two sisters and a brother in Groesbeck. She was a lifelong St Mary's Church member and Altar Society.
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Mary Fischer
Vincent Fischer
East Main Street
Bright
St. Mary's Church
Altar Society
Inmate Charles Williams Dies By Own Action At County Home
Charles Williams about 75, an inmate at the county house, hanged himself in the institution’s barn Saturday afternoon. Found by Superintendent John Kohl about 5 pm. coroner Henning ruled death by own action after an inquest. Survived by a widow and several children. Funeral at 2:30 pm tomorrow at 851 West Third Street, burial in Springdale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williams
John Kohl
Henning
West Third Street
Springdale Cemetery
John M. Garrison Rites Held At Haighs Chapel
Funeral services for John M. Garrison were conducted by Rev. Rader at Haighs chapel yesterday afternoon at 2 30. A large number of friends attended. Interment followed at Springdale cemetery with pallbearers Louis Pfister H M Flora Harry Wells John Feuerstein Arthur Brushfield and Jerry Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Garrison
Rader
Trinity
In Memoriam for Ida Alexander
In loving memory of my dear mother Ida Alexander who died January 19, 1921. A precious one from us is gone a voice we loved is still. She was a kind and loving mother, cheerful and thoughtful, beloved by all. Her daughter Mrs. Ethel P Lowell Hammond Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Alexander
Ethel P. Lowell
Hammond, Ind
Houston Youth Fined For False Fire Alarm Sentence
A fourteen year old in Houston was ordered by a juvenile court to write a 1,000 word statement about why false fire alarms are illegal and costly. A co-conspirator received a similar punishment. The report notes the sentence as a public record of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Slig
Fitch
The Pyramids Near Cairo Unearthed In Egypt
In the eastern desert near Cairo researchers note about seventy pyramids exist with nineteen identified. The best known include the three pyramids of Giza and the brick pyramid of Dahshour and the Sneferu pyramid at Medium.
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Cairo
Egypt
Giza
Gizeh
Unas
Dahbw
Sneferu
Greek Royalty Grabs Leeds Fortune in Athens Alliance
Legendary tin plate magnate William B. Leeds built a vast Indiana-Chicago empire and left an estate valued at roughly 30 to 40 million dollars. Greek royalty led by King Constantine wins influence by a marriage plan involving Leeds Jr and Princess Xenia Georgievna, daughter of Grand Duchess Marie. Leeds Sr died in 1908 leaving a will that could transfer most wealth to his son, while Princess Anastasia, Leeds Jr’s mother, widens royal ties across Europe.
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New York
Leeds
America
William B. Leeds
Indiana
Constantine
Greece
Xenia Georgievna
Grand Duchess
Marie
William B. Leeds, Jr
W. B. Leeds
Annatasia
Young Leeds
Midwestern
Chicago
Anastasia
Princess Anastasia
Athens
France
Xenia
Nenia
Thea
Richmond
Ind
Harry Miller
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Daniel G. Reid
Moore Brothers
W. H. and
J. B. Moore
Reid
American Tin Plate Company
United States Steel Corporation
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
W Leeds-Reid-Moore
Rock Island
R. R. Cable
the Road
Rudolph Gaar Leeds
Leeds No
Nannie May Stewart
Ohio
Cleveland
George B
Worthington
Mr. Leeds
Paris
W. B. Leeds, Jr
Mineola
SD. 1
William RB. Leeds
Prince Christopher
Leeds Alot
Geneva
Europe
Montcair
N. J
Montclair Academy
England
Los Angeles
Sumatra
Shanghai
Ritz-Carlton
Giant Old Apple Tree in Georgia Claims Size Record
Greensboro Georgia resident W J Bryan planted the remarkable tree 62 years ago in Greene county. The eight foot circumference trunk and 48 foot limb spread support its claim as possibly the largest apple tree in the United States. The note comments on American automobile production at 80 percent of the world total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Georgia
United States
W. J. Bryan
Green County
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UN Adison Herald
the Herald Company
Madison, Ind
Clerk Nichols
Isaac L. Romans
Daisy M. Ellis
Switzerland
James Courtney
Ben Furnish
Jerry Douglas
Earl Douglas
Minnie Douglas
Irma Banta
Henry Banta
Hanover
Emma Mckeel
Mill Street
Kings Daughters Hospital
Haigh’s Ambulance
Real Estate Tranefera
Das. Perkins
York
Saas
American Stern
Miss Daggtee
Harvard Aeefo
Trealty Machler
Universite Normale Opt Pars
Field Artillery
Jesus Cat
Artienig
Areda
Turna
Harold Kenneth
Clarence Duke
Elizabeth Abbott
Jeffersonville
City
Benjamin Ballard
Mary Cain
Colorado Springs
Colorado
James Black
Government
Chattanooga
Tenn
Black
Cincinnati
James M. Leatherbury
Main Street
Elizabeth A. Hosley
Troy
North Jefferson Street
Isaac Ehrheart
Kent
Charles Heitz
China
Hanover Road
Hanover Road Last Night About 8 O’clock In Which Mr. Ehrheart
Cliftybridge
Heitz
Jiechsenville
Flac
Clement 1
Cites Company
Robert Cleffin
County House
Earth
London
Claridge
Baby Leeds
Golden Child
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