Local News Briefs From Madison May 6
Residents and visitors noted in Madison today include Agnes Demarce leaving for Indianapolis, J J Jameson returning home from Indianapolis, Charles Grooms visiting from Akron, Ira Fiscus returning to Terre Haute, and couples Ruth Moore and Harvey Long wedding. Also mentioned are visits to Purdue, church property sale, and minor injuries at local workplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Demarce
Indianapolis
J. Jameison
Charles Grooms
Akron
Ohio
Ira Fiscus
Terre Haute
North Madison
Madison City School Enumeration Complete
The Madison school enumeration shows a grand city total of 1660, up 41 from last year. White students total 1553 with 623 male and 566 female. colored students total 107 with 40 male and 57 female. Colleges included, total attending school 1189.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Engagement of Miss Helen Genter to Jack Shirley
Miss Helen Genter and Jack Shirley announce their engagement. Miss Genter is popular in Madison with many friends. The groom will live in Fort Wayne and works in Gary’s coal business. The wedding will be held here soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Genter
Jack Shirley
Fort Wayne
Gary
Miss Genter
Madison
Mrs. Margaret Brooks Widow of Noah Brooks Dies
Mrs Margaret Bishop Brooks widow of Noah Brooks died at her home on east Second street at 7 this morning after a long illness with complications She was born in Milton Kentucky April 16 1842 and lived in the county and city most of her life She married Noah Brooks April 9 1866 and they had four children surviving Elizabeth Insland and Thomas Brooks of Douglas Arizona William and Arthur Brooks of Brooksburg She leaves two sisters Miss Agnes Bishop and Mrs J H Wadsworth two brothers William and Robert Bishop a granddaughter Mrs Thornton Adams and a great grandson William T Adams The remains were taken to Brooksburg this afternoon pending funeral arrangements Her passing will be mourned by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bishop Brooks
Noah Brooks
East Second Street
Brooks
Milton
Elizabeth Insland
Thomas Brooks
Douglas
Arizona
William
Arthur Brooks
Brooksburg
Agnes Bishop
J. H. Wadsworth
Denver
Colorado
Robert Bishop
Pleasant Ridge
Thornton Adams
William T. Adams
Organizing for No Change to City Form of Government
A meeting of opponents to any change in city government elected officers Joseph R. Colgate as chairman Tyree A. Harris as vice chairman Mrs Henrietta Gabel as secretary and Miss Anna Harper as treasurer A committee on committees was named including Alex M Graham Joseph F McKenna Mrs Elizabeth Leland and Miss Jeanette Wilson A mass meeting is set for May 13 at 7 30 PM at city hall to finalize organization and arrange speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Colgate
Tyree A. Harris
Henrietta Gabel
Anna Harper
Alex M. Graham
Joseph F. McKenna
Elizabeth Leland
Jeanette Wilson
Death of Mrs Frank Foltz in Humbolt Tennessee
Relatives in Madison receive word of the death of Mrs Maggie Foltz age 70 at her Humbolt home after a several year illness from stomach cancer. She formerly lived in North Madison and is survived by four children, three having died earlier. Funeral and burial set for Humbolt tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Frank Foltz
Humbolt
Tenn
North Madison
Maggie Howard
Meeting at Court House Advocates for Indiana Style Government
Mr C B Greene head of the research bureau in Dayton Ohio spoke to a sizable Madison crowd at the court house under advocates for a city manager form of government. He compared Indiana and Ohio laws and urged adoption of commission manager plans with future charter amendments. He answered questions and then left for Marion Indiana. Mr and Mrs Frederick Schneider returned from their wedding trip to Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
C. B. Greene
Bureau of Research
Dayton
Ohio
Madison
Greene
Indiana General Assembly
Indiana
Legistute
Marion
Ind
Mrs
Frederick Schneider
Richmond
Scranton man Tito Ligi jailed a year in draft evasion case
Harrisburg May 6 Tito Ligi of Scranton was sentenced in Federal court to one year in prison after being charged with evading the draft and believed implicated in the Wall Street bomb explosion.
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Harrisburg
Tito Ligi
Scranton
Wall Street
Labor Report Notes April Employment Slips in Construction
Washington May 66 unsettled controversies and high costs of materials in building trades bad weather high freight rates and slight demand for manufactured products with the exception of automobiles combine to make employment conditions at the close of April 4 percent worse than the previous month according to the report issued today by the Department of Labor.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Fire destroys Bronson Sanitarium in Terre Haute
A fire in Terre Haute at the Bronson Sulphur Springs Sanitarium destroyed the building early today. Five patients and owners HT O Bronson and wife narrowly escaped. Loss estimated at $50,000.
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Bronson Sulphur Springs Sanitarium
Terre Haute
Bronson Sulphur Springs
HT. O. Bronson
East St Louis Steamer Excursion Delights Carrollton Crowd
About 500 residents of this city joined the East St. Louis steamer for a delightful trip to Carrollton and Madison with dancing to the boat orchestra. Some 100 Carrollton travelers joined in, returning as the vessel heads to Louisville for a May 22 excursion leaving at 9 a.m. and returning 6 p.m. A ball game in Louisville is the day’s attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Carrollton
Madison
Louisville
Mayo Brothers Pleasure Steamer Minne sota Visits Local Port
The Minne sota, Mayo Brothers Mayo surgeons of Rochester Minnesota, arrived from upstream at about 4 pm and moored at the foot of West street last night. It left for Louisville at 7 am today. The Minnesota is praised as an elite pleasure boat and drew much attention during its stay. The Mayo Brothers and their party attended local picture shows, though few townsfolk were aware of their visit.
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Minnesota
Mayo Brothers
Rochester
Minn
West Street
Louisville
No Right to Unpleasant Moods Quote
A quotation from J. G. Holland on moral restraint arguing that no one in decent health has the right to indulge in unpleasant moods as excuses for mean conduct within the family. The note emphasizes accountability over moodiness.
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J. G. Holland
Humphreys REMEDIES Claims List for Various Ailments
An 19th century advertisement promotes Humphreys medicines with a partial catalog of treatments for fevers coughs worms diarrhea nausea and digestive issues among others. It lists remedies for teeth aches neuralgia headaches rheumatism colds catarrh and urinary problems and invites readers to request the free English and foreign language booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Lois
Thal
Sore
Qin
Grip
Grimne
Scientific navy for war aims called by Dr Bogert
Dr Marston Bogert of Columbia University warned Delaware chemists that Germany could threaten world peace without strong US chemical controls He urged reducing nitrogen fixation dye plants and salt mines to starve German industry and proposed a domestic chemical warfare service to defend national safety Meanwhile Frederick Walkenhorst supports a 25 child family on a laborer's wage detailing a frugal home and steady work ethic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Marston T Bogert
Columbia University
Delaware
Americcan Chemical Society
Bogert
Germany
Weippe
Lessen
Ferioultiarab Chotofeah Works
al- Hpeerid
Graermany
Cobbitabda
Teak
Thor
Vaewy
Congress
Mystery letter from unknown woman in South Somerset tale
A drug firm Williams & Son reports no letter from a mysterious woman who writes she is nervous and has sent $2 to pay for valentines from 14 years ago when she was fourteen. The odd missive hints at past trouble and a plea for repayment or forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
South Somerset
Williams & Son
Boys No Longer Boys in Morgantown Report
Dr. A M Reese of West Virginia University zoology reports the American boy today is different. Despite a 25 cent payment offer for each rat, only one boy assisted with the project in Morgantown West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
W. Va
A. M. Reese
Department of Zoology of
West Virginia
Homemade remedy urged to beat catarrh by Kentucky druggist
A Kentucky druggist rebukes those who dismiss catarrh as minor and promotes a simple home remedy using warm water gargles and menthol spray to reduce inflammation. He asserts the treatment eases symptoms, claims it prevents spread, and urges readers to try the routine twice daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan
Bool
Feu
President Harding to Consult Cabinet on Allied Conference Return
Washington May 6 President Harding and his Cabinet discussed whether American representatives should again sit in conference with the Allies to help settle world strife. The Allies extend a formal invitation after thanking the United States for its tactful handling of the German appeal. A considerable portion of the Cabinet favors acceptance.
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Washington
Harding
United States
Movement for Peace in Ireland Receives Impetus
London reports the government will encourage any agreement between Ireland’s rival parties. A new conference between President DeValera and Sir James Craig, Ulster Unionist leader, is anticipated. Craig addressed Unionist leaders in Belfast detailing the forthcoming talks.
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London
Movement For
Downing Street
Ireland
DeValera
James Craig
Ulster Unionists
Craig
Belfast
Boy presents Easter egg to President Harding at White House
Eighty year old Wash ington man Pami Mann risked guarded access to the White House Easter Monday to speak with President Harding. He carried an Easter egg decorated with the coat of arms of the United States and presented it to the President amid the Easter fete on the White House lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eightyenae
Pami Mann
Washington
White House
Lite Paul
United States
Harding
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Scott Danner
Southport
Roy Danner
Frank Fewell
Charles H. Kewell
Smyrna Township
David Bradley
Elizabeth Bradley
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William Wing
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City School
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Humbolt, Tenn
Ugi
New York
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Doshes
WOMEO
Medicine CO
Commer Villa
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St. Louis
Gelettist
Chemical Warfare Service
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Kevernal Jobn
Tre Walthig
Hilda
Drone
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United States Army
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