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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
3
Madison briefs record arrivals departures and visits including Dorothy Campbell to Washington Indiana and Marie Krum to Indianapolis. Families travel for illness, school plans, and conclaves while civic events note the Custer prize contest and a revival.
Jeffersonville May 10 The guard killed during a Sunday night riot at the reformatory is blamed on Herrick McCartney a wounded prisoner who says his companions shoulder him with the killing while other inmates say McCarty was the killer The State Board of Charities continued its inquiry today presumptively reviewing the prisoner riot and the escape bid.
Washington officials state that the United States will not use American troops for occupation duties in post war Germany. The stance comes amid allied discussions on postwar problems and is intended to counter reports of an occupation role for American forces.
The State convention of the American Legion and the first Indiana convention of the Legion auxiliary will be held in Wabash on October 10 and 11, it was announced today.
Berlin reports France has notified Germany that reprisals will be taken in the Rhineland if German forces invade Upper Silesia to attack the Poles.
Reading May 10 fire gutted the Rajah Temple the Shriners elaborate home in a fast moving blaze causing an estimated $200000 in damage no injuries reported as investigators began work at the scene and local officials assessed the loss.
In New Albany at 2 a.m. Mrs. Ethel Alexander shot her husband David Alexander in their Crystal avenue home. He is in critical condition at St. Edwards hospital. The shooter, formerly treated at Southeastern Hospital for the Insane, is held on a charge of shooting with intent to kill.
Indianapolis police arrested William Grant 29 of Dayton Ohio and his 16 year old bride Jessie Hughes Grant of Newport Kentucky after a touring car stolen from Dayton was driven down Washington street. Grant confessed he stole the car for a wedding trip and admitted being AWOL from Fort Thomas.
Berlin May 10 signs point to acceptance of the allied ultimatum as Reichstag meets. Ebert fails to form a new cabinet after Mayer Kaufbeurer refused the task but a compromise is expected by midnight. Dr Wirth, finance minister of the old ministry, begins forming a new ministry as a Centrist.
London reports a revived labor crisis threatening a general strike in sympathy with coal miners. The government prepared to take over Hyde Park and convert it into a central hub for military and transportation use to distribute necessities.
Boston May 10 Paton MacGilvray aged 30 son of the University of Wisconsin philosophy professor was found dead in an alley in Back Bay with four bullet wounds. The verdict was death by own action with no motive discovered though a failed business venture may have discouraged him.
Washington May 10 final reports to the Department of Agriculture show this country produced its greatest sugar crop in 1920 totaling 1,226,000 tons. The 1920 crop is 12 percent larger than 1916 and 49 percent larger than 1919.
Warsaw May 10 The trial of four Culver bank bandits charged with robbing the Culver bank and firing on a civil posse during the street battle began today. A large crowd filled the courtroom as the sheriff and four deputies guarded the proceedings.
Paris reports May 10 that despite Berlin advising acceptance of the allied ultimatum Germany will press troops into the Rhine occupation zone. The War Office says forces move forward even if Germany yields, while France reinforces the occupation army amid fears Bavaria may resist disarmament terms.
An official Paris bulletin quotes Berlin sources suggesting Germany may accept the latest ultimatum, reducing the chances of allied occupation of the Ruhr at present. The Indiana State Sunday School Convention will meet in Lafayette from June 14 to 16 with speakers and a large pageant. Delegates are urged to attend, with railroads offering a special one and a half fare rate and a $1 registration fee to Indianapolis for certificates.
American Association lead with Kansas City 4 Milwaukee 3. National League Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 2 Detroit 7 St Louis 5. Standings of the clubs listed.
A reflective aphorism urges each day to mind its duties and prepare for the next. It links readiness with living well and with facing death, suggesting that knowing how to be prepared is itself a form of living.
At the last Library Board meeting the committee reported 1747 volumes collected to date. The drive closes the present campaign though books may still be received at the library. Special credit goes to Louis Holwager for publicity through films, plus ministers teachers storekeepers Stodghill and Cooper and the Hoy Scouts. The drive continues in the country after July 1 when township stations are installed. The library invites friends and rural patrons to visit the new quarters.
The Indianapolis Nature Club plans a Madison visit later this week with a reception and social hour at the Historical Society on May 14. Members and out of town guests may attend free as costumed features are arranged. A regular meeting is set for May 12 to discuss business and present an historical program. Members in arrears should remit dues to Miss Nora Schwab, secretary, 208 East Fourth Street, or to any officer.
Mr and Mrs Jack Taylor of South East Street announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Nell Taylor to Mr Frank South of Indianapolis. Nell worked for the Main Telephone Co in Indianapolis and the couple will reside at 520 Coffee Street there after a brief wedding trip.
Mrs. William Guthrie of Dupont completes a three year term as vice president general of the Indiana D A R. She attended nine national board meetings in Washington and earned honors for Indiana. Guthrie and Mrs. Frank Felter attended a tea at the English Embassy in Washington hosted by Lady Geddes in honor of President General Mrs. George Maynard Minor.
The funeral for Charles Williams was held at 2 30 this afternoon from his son's residence on West Third Street. Interment followed in Springdale cemetery. Pallbearers were Walter Hall William Burris Arthur Peak Robert Layton Frank Walters George Walters. The Co-Operative Service Farmers' organization of Jefferson County filed articles of incorporation in the county recorder's office. Seven directors were chosen for the first year: George Schumann Robert Craig Thomas S Matthews O E Bucknell Jeptha Storms Jesse Bruther Walter Day.
A frightened child awoke screaming and told her mother she dreamed Satan and his family were coming into the house, prompting a parental check on the source of the fear.
At the Indiana State Capitol on May 9, Jesse E. Eschbach chief examiner of the state board of accounts sent guidance to city clerks and collectors on allowances for inspectors judges clerks and sheriffs in the recent primary. Each officer may receive 3 dollars for pre midnight services and another 3 dollars after midnight. Inspectors are entitled to one day’s wages to collect ballots and supplies before election day. No double per diems or mileage. Two election commissioners’ salaries to be set by the city council and paid from the city treasury.
Edward Jeffries sells 68 acres in Smyrna township to Elzia T Shelton for 3000 dollars. Elzia T Shelton and Sallie Shelton transfer 24 acres in Smyrna township to Serena Green for private consideration. Mrs Gross and husband will take possession of a Sardenia farm in Decatur county this week. Charles C Whitham and Dallas M Whitham sell a two story brick residence on east Third street to Alice E Jacoby for 825 dollars. Charles T Fewell sells a two story brick residence on Walnut street to Edward Jeffries for private consideration.
Dorothy Thompson, granddaughter of Col George Harvey, may accompany her grandfather as he travels to London to assume the role of ambassador to Great Britain.
The red grouse, a highly sporting bird, has never been known to nest outside the British Isles. It thrives across Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, while in England it only reaches Derbyshire. Attempts to stock southern districts have largely failed, though some grouse persisted for a while in the Thetford area.
A simple cleaner combines one tablespoonful turpentine and three tablespoonfuls of either inseed or lemon oil stirred into one quart boiling water. When cooled, use as wash water on all wood furniture except white enamel. Soft cheesecloth serves as the wash cloth and a dry cloth for polishing. No varnish means no sticky residue.
A newspaper card notes the idea that caution can cost as much as boldness in investing. It warns that clinging to a guaranteed gain often robs investors of potential profits and urges prudent risk taking.
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