Madison Daily News Briefs On Town People And Events
Madison May 8 reports show residents arriving on business and visiting relatives, with departures to Indianapolis Cincinnati and Kansas. Local injuries include John Eckert after a hospital scaffold collapse and a craps arrest on the Kentucky steamer. Pal the Great Dane travels with the Groutys. Culver camp plans for Price Thompson. a minor sentence at the Woman's Prison noted.
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Price Thompson
Virgil Thompson
Indianapolis
Culver Military
Lake Maxinkuckee
Culver Academy Infantry
Policeman Strong
Monroe
Kentucky Thin A.m
Crozier
Cincinnati
Miss Nora Bucknell Wins Custer Prize At Contest
The high school auditorium was packed for the annual Custer Prize contest. Nora Bucknell won first prize of 30 dollars, Donald Bear placed second with 20 dollars, and other contestants received 5 dollars each. Judge decisions were approved, and donor Mr. Custer traveled from Cincinnati to attend.
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Nora Bucknell
Donald Bear
Custer
Cincinnati
Funeral Rites For Mrs Elizabeth Richert Held At Home And Church
The funeral was held for Mrs. Elizabeth Richert from her Hatcher Hill residence with a short service by Rev. A. H. Arcade. Her Lutheran church membership spanned 55 years and mourners included two sons six daughters and numerous relatives. The body was interred at Springdale after a service at the home and a church ceremony. Pallbearers were Fred Glase M H Cochrane Sr William Roth Charles Geile Edward Eckert Otto Heuse.
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Elizabeth Riche
Hatcher
Springdale
Elysian
Meseras
Fred Glase
M.H. Cochrane
William Roth
Charles Geile
Edward Eckert
Otto Heuse
Funeral rites for A S Crandall in Paria at home
Funeral services for A S Crandall of Paria will be held at 2 PM tomorrow at Mr L W Lory’s home on east Second Street with Rev Foyer in charge and burial at the cemetery. Knights of Pythias and Red Men members will act as pallbearers. The obituary notes a Humorous anecdote about employers and taxes from the Washington Star.
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A. S. Crandall
Paria
L. W. Lory
East Second Street
Foyer
Knights of Pythias
Red Men
K. of P
Commiskey
Paris
Ind
Mensars
Safe Bridge
Thomas Rolland
John Dixon
Eldo Dodd
James Bridge
John W. Dunlap
Melvin Wells
Andrew Slake
Hugh's Blithe Love Sparks Odd Verse Tale
A playful verse note from the Richmond Times Dispatch about a youth named Hugh who falls in love, described with whimsical rhymes and a lighthearted tone. The poem sketches emotional impact on his existence, framing a small personal moment as a public newspaper snippet.
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Boogh Haugh
Hugh
Blugh
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Nearly Caught Him In Sleep Talk A Turkish Bath Line
Mrs. Bacon confronts John about his dream confession. He admits hearing himself in sleep and jokes about being at a Turkish bath, revealing a curious misinterpretation that elicits alarm and humor between husband and wife. The local exchange reads as a witty domestic squib.
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Mrs. Bacon
John
Mr. Bacon
Yonkers
Cacophonous Vicinage In Neighborhood Chorus
A Philadelphia Ledger note describes a resident who laments unable to sing old songs while neighbors agree with her sentiment, capturing a quirky local scene of daily life.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Cruel Advice Quip Teases Parrot Language Joke
A Baltimore American quip jokes about Miss Oldgirl asked to borrow Brother Jack's parrot to spice up her room. The punchline suggests the bird uses racy language that would make her hair curl.
Sideshow Freak Complains After Glass Eating Pane Incident
A Springfield Union item notes a sideshow performer who bitterly complains after eating broken glass. The incident that week left him with a pane as a stark pun on his act and pain.
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Pringfield Union
Madison City News Around The State And Conventions
Madison items report Mr. Harry Schoolcraft joining Cragmont and Rev. John Moody traveling to Marion for a State Christian church convention. Delegates to the State Knights of Columbus convention leave Madison for South Bend and others head to Indianapolis and Vernon for probate and meetings. Funeral, court, and society notes accompany personal visits and a baby’s funeral in Indianapolis.
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J. F. Field
Indianapolis
John Moody
Marion
The
Christian Church
John McGregor
Vernon
Hallet S. Balner
Eula Deputy
Hanover
Spokane
Wash
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Charles Barocas
Louisville
Louisa Barnes
James KR. Lewia
Todianapolis
George C. Lewis
Mary J. Lewis
James G Stephana
Zach Grooma
Walter Stephens
Henry V. Keller
South Bend
Madison Council Knights of Columbus
Order
Seasion
Woo. N. Horuit
Anona J. Taylor
Lincoln H. Lee
Lee
Taylor Place
Marshall and Zearing
Byron Donald Leel
George Seel
Capital
Morris Chapel
Seel
Milton Township
Leon M. Frank Sentenced to Hang June 22
Leon M. Frank of Atlanta was sentenced to death by hanging with the execution set for June 22. The case involves a capital crime and a formal court judgment issued in May.
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Atlanta
Leon M. Frank
Lusitania Victims Buried in Queenstown Amid Mourning
Amid scenes of mourning in Queenstown 140 Lusitania victims were laid to rest in the old cemetery. Coffins were makeshift, many unshrouded, with bodies in worn clothing. Coroner’s jury accuses submarine officers Emperor William and the German government of wilful wholesale murder.
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Queenstown
Emperor William
Ireland
Lusitania
Kingale
Horgan
Kinsale
Dunkirk Bombarded as Guns Reported Crippled by Bombs
May 10 reports say Dunkirk was shelled by a monster German cannon twenty miles away though aviators claimed the guns were crippled earlier. London mourned Lusitania victims as a German air raid dropped seventy bombs on South End and nearby areas injuring and killing residents. Rome said Italy sent Austria an ultimatum with a midnight deadline.
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London
Alfred Vanderbilt
Paris
Dunkirk
Wortemde
Nieuport
Southend
Thames River
Rome
Italy
Austria
Pope Issues War-Avoidance Acknowledgement to Italian Clergy
The Pope’s telegram to all Italian clergy echoes prior instructions sent to other war nations clergy and signals a belief that war between Italy and Austria may be unavoidable. The move implies a shift from reconciliation efforts to formal wartime readiness.
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Fape
Rome
Italy
Austria
Enjoyable Ball family reunion at Brownstown
A family gathering in Brownstown yesterday included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Moreland and many Ball family members. Attendees shared a fine dinner, recalling days gone by as they traveled from Madison and Davies County in Mr. Moreland’s car.
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M. A. Marks
Cleveland
Mra. Marks
Hotel
Jefferson
Marks
Ball
Brownstown
Robert Ball
Samuel C. Moreland
Stella
Ethel
Clarence
Grace
Leon
Isther
Kenneth
Charles
Gilbert Ball
Irene
Miriam
B. Ball
Harry
Gertrude
Joseph
Cecil
Browstown
Samuel C. Moreeland
Edgar
Randall and
Louise
Madison
George H. Conner
Donald and
Muers
Surprise Wedding Of Nellie Rivaud And Thomas Joyce In Louisville
Popular young couple Nellie Rivaud and Thomas Joyce married quietly Saturday in Louisville and return to housekeeping on Telegraph hill road. The bride is daughter of Louis and Mrs Rivaud of this city. the groom is described as a sturdy farmer. Blessings and best wishes accompany the news of their union.
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Nellie Rivaud
Thomas Joyce
Louisville
Telegraph Hill
Louis Rivaud
West Main Street
Property transfers and marriage notice from local records
Arch ie L Cooper and wife to W Sherman Heaton for 63.90 acres in Lancaster township at 1500 dollars. James M Sullivan and wife to D C Lochard and wife for property in North Madison at 500 dollars. Edward L Selwage and wife to Ross K E Winder and wife for 79 acres in Lancaster township by private sale. John S Murphy and wife to Edward Roberts for property in Bryantsburg at 160 dollars. William Tilley to Isidore Harper licensed to wed in Switz erland County. Married this morning by Rev Boyer.
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Archie L. Cooper
Wm. Sherman Heaton
Lanccaster
James M. Sullivan
D. C. Lochard
North Madison
Edward L. Selwage
Ross KE. Winder
Lancaster Township
John S. Murphy
Edward Roberts
Bryantsburg
William Tilley
Isidore Harper
Switzerland County
Boyer
Woman on trial for first degree murder in March shooting
Mrs Lena Schambzreidh stood trial in Jeffersonville on May 10 for the March fatal shooting of Henry Quick at her sister’s home. She claims self defense in the case and faces first degree murder charges.
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Jeffersonville
Lena Schambzreidh
Henry Quick
Woman Acquitted in Freeport Murder Case at Mineola
Mineola New York May 9 a jury acquitted Mrs Florence C Careman of murdering Mrs Louise Bailey at Freeport on June 30 last after a brief deliberation. The jurors were aground on the first ballot and returned the verdict at one o'clock, one hour twelve minutes after retirement.
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Mineola
N. Y
Mra
Florence C. Careman
Louise Bailey
Freeport
Oine
Birthday Party Leads to Family Reunion Plea
Mrs. Fred James of Jettergon Street received clipping from The Weekly Herald about a birthday party for Mrs. James's daughter. The tale follows Raymond Rose of Sacred Heart Mina and notes his long association with Mrs. James as a benefactress after his mother’s death. A missing parentage case led to Raymond’s journey from Scioto County Ohio, adoption in Minnesota, and current search for his genealogical roots, with the Madison Herald’s wide readership aiding the effort.
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Mra. L'Red
Raymond
Taylor
South Juffergen Street
James
Riordoo
Scioto County
Ohio
Thie Ciy
Wich
Air
Schafer
Mlinoig
Sivered Heart
Minn
Aiggister
Madison
Ind
Beautiful Fairmount Lawn Captures Passerby Attention
The lawn at Mrs. W. R. Davidson’s residence on Michigan road draws admiration from foot traffic. A long graceful driveway flanked by a continuous row of white spirea creates a snowlike, sparkling scene, especially at dawn with dew and sunlit highlights.
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Fairsmount
W. R. Davidson
Michigan Road
Massive public turnout at city water works deep well test
Citizens toured the water works to view deep well No 1 tests. The week’s test reached 620 gallons per minute and a later run hit 6085 gallons per minute under 451 d air pressure. Water cooled to 54 degrees tasted sweet, others bought quart portions, signaling water mains soon.
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Sadison
John I Petera
Shelby Township
Albert Wendel
Indianaplis
Wm. Bennett
East Third Street
Francis Hankins
Canaan
Ilinota
Wiley John
Greensburg
Effie Lewellan
Rev. Moody
Annie Newland
Elizabeth Thomas
Charles Funk
Logansport
Paul Strickland
Frank McKay
McKay
Maggie Lofton
Orison
Joseph Gann
Florence
Kansas
Chicago
Edward Minor
Sauley
A. J. Merrett
Vernon Reed
Dayton, O
Louie Anger
John Eckert
New Kings Daughters Hospital
North West Street
G. L. Grouty
People’s Warehouse
Covington
Pal
Miss Bucknell
Elizaleth Richert
A .S. Crandall
Lory Residence
Mesare
John Gibba
Charles Ringwald
William Luckett
Melvin Blackard
Joseph Schofield
E. J. Scott
Thomas S. Wolf
Harry Nichols
Washington Star
Harry Schoolcraft
Cragmont
Oliver F. Watson
Miss Pearl Spotts
John Dunlap
A.S. Crandall
Chas. J. Hoffman
South
Jefferson Street
Leo WM. Frank
Imbert Hubbard
Amercan
Liverpool
Washington
S. S. Pearson
Pearson Cowdray Syndicate
England
North Sea
Spurnhead
Joyce-Rivaud
Mrs. Care
N.Y
Freas
Herald
Lapre
Fairmount Lawn
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