Marriage, Resignations, and Visits in local notes
Mr Stanley Oreman Day and a Switzerland county couple wed at 11 this morning with Rev Gov Black at Christ Church rectory. Mrs Nicholas Roeder and son Howard Weber left for Indianapolis after visiting Wm Lunsford friends. O P Strother resigns as C W Jean Creamery manager, replaced by I A Miles. Nathar Disbro of Indianapolis and Bertha Johnson receive marriage license. A J Dehler and wife depart for Covington Kentucky and Seymour on an extended relatives visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Oreman
Switzerland
Couy
Gov. Black
Christ Church
Nicholas Roeder
Howard Weber
Wm. Lunsford
Indianapolis
O. P. Strother
C. W. Jean Creamery Company
I. A
Seymour
Democratic and Republican Party Committees Formed This Afternoon
The Democratic and Republican precinct committeemen organized in the city hall this afternoon. The Democratic lineup lists Chairman A. Ho MeCilassen, Vice Chairwoman Henrietta Grabel, Secretary AL M. Taff Jr., Treasurer Charles R. Klein. The Republican group elected Chairman Harry T. Cope, Vice Chairman Roscoe Wilson, Secretary Harry E L Wells, and Treasurer Uf L. Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daw
CIPAR
Ietoan Phie
Charman
A. Ho MeCilassen
Henrietta Grabel
AL M. Taff, Jr
Charles R. Klein
Harry TE Cope
Roscoe Wilson
Harry EL Wells
Uf L. Lyon
Historical Society Lecture Course Draws Local Interest
Prof Harlow Landley of Ialiuam College spoke at the Jefferson County Historical Society lecture at the Christian church, returning to Richmond this morning. Prof Lindsey gave an entertaining talk on Madison history, praising local pioneers and the society’s work, though only a small audience attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow Landley
Ialiuam College
Christian Church
Jefferson County Historical Society
Richmond
Lindsey
Madison
Lindley
500 Club Social at Madison Country Club Hosts
The Madison Country Club held a May evening party in Hotel Jefferson parlors hosted by Mrs. Harry Cope and Mrs. S. J. Bear. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Crawford and Mr. M. F. Tennis. The next meeting is planned for Friday evening May 21 at the Country Club with hosts Mrs. F. M. Harper and Mrs. M. Godfrey. The club expects a lively season with new members and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Country Club
Hotel Jefferson
Harry Cope
S. J. Bear
Charles Crawford
M. F. Tennis
Country Club
F. M. Harper
M. Godfrey
Cost of dress uniform for English minister cited
A cabinet minister's full dress uniform is estimated to cost from 1200 to 1500 dollars. The Business Women's Club of Greenwood Massachusetts plans to build a clubhouse valued at 75000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women’s Club
Greenwood
Mass
Reception Night for the High School Juniors Ends with Dancing
A reception for the junior class featured purple colors and floral decor in a hall set with tables. The class president and a toastmaster led the evening as Perry’s orchestra played jazz and dancing continued into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son High School
Perry
Connell Pate Turmoil Sparks Sheriff Beale Action
A report recalls a disturbance Saturday afternoon when Connell Pate caused trouble on East Front Street. Deputies subdued him after he resisted and he was jailed, with a local man named Mapes reacting to the arrest and an upcoming court date two weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff’s Office
Connell Deed Pate
Creorge Mires
East Pront Street
Sher Eoodahammer
Dedn Schuler
Pate Atu Ua
Woon
Gwemerdi
Chaet
Pol
Dores
Potreermia
Smith
Pate
Lisady
Sis
Jassaree Mapes
Dbs
Gary Woot
Wali Rueet
Tedas Pate
Toute
Spring Ride to Hanover in a Dreamlike Memory
A poetic reminiscence recalls a spring ride to Hanover with vivid imagery of hedges, rocks, ledges, and familiar streets. The speaker cherishes scents, sounds, and souls from that moment, recalling a close friend and a fleeting, intimate encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Madison Frome Cragenont
Death of DeWitt C Stapp Recalled in Madison News
Obituary notes the death of DeWitt C Stapp at his Chattanooga home on May 6 1920 age 8 in Madison family context he was the youngest of eight sons and one daughter burial occurred in Chattanooga survived by a widow two sons and two daughters Official vote results for the Fourth Congressional District list Democrats Custer Craig Ricketts Canfield Conway Canfield plurality 1145 Republicans Benham Smith Benham plurality 7036 Kentucky bred Paul Jones won the Louisville Derby owner Capt Ral Parr purse 30000 crowd 45000 at Churchill Downs additional aphorisms noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt C. Stapp
C. E. Custer
Columbus
J. A. Craig
Greenwood
W. D. Ricketts
Rising Sun
H. C. Canfield
Batesville
C. A. Conway
Friendship
Paul Jones
Louisville
Capt. Ral Parr
Baltimore
Mad
Churchill Downs
Many Residents Leave Madison for Various Destinations
A string of passengerships and visits are noted as locals depart Madison by train. Mrs S L Gray returns to Columbus. Mr Jurie Becker visits in town then leaves for North Vernon. Dr Carl Sider goes to Tucson. Mrs Minnie Burris heads to Cincinnati to see her son, a Cincinnati Times-Ty operator. Others travel to Tulsa, Evansville, and Chicago while relatives and friends extend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurie Becker
Eobl Fewell
North Vernon
Father Guthneck Named Madison Dean in Catholic District
Rev. M. J. Guthneck of St. Michael's church is appointed Dean of the Catholic clergy for the Madison district succeeding the late Rev. George Weiderin. The new Madison deanery includes Bartholomew, Jackson, Jennings, Ripley, Switzerland and Jefferson counties with conferences twice yearly. Washington May 7 Democratic support backs Borah's bid to form a subcommittee on campaign expenditures led by Sen. Kenyon. Sen. Reed also eyed as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Guthneck
St. Michael’s Church
Madison
George Weiderin
North Vernon
Chartrand
Indianapolis
Father Guthneck
Bartholormen
Jackson, Jennings
Ripley
Switzerland
Jefferson Counties
Washington
Borah
Senate Elections Committee
Kenyon
Elections Committee
Reed
Hasfurder Charles obituary and interment details
Charles Hasfurder aged 65 died of apoplexy at his Indianapolis home. Born in North Madison he worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Survived by widow four children three sisters and three brothers. Funeral held in Indianapolis and burial at Fairmount cemetery after services in North Madison.
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Charles
L. B. Lambert
Dupont
Ind
George B. McClelland
Birmingham
Ala
Charles Rimaldo
Indianapolis
Albert
Memphis
Tenn
Walter
Clements
North Madison
Walter Hasfurder
Fairmount Cemetery
Cake Names and the Curious Origin of Pound Cake
A fragmented excerpt depicts a historical note on cake naming and preparation. It hints at a cake associated with fast cooking and a term corrupted over time to form the modern “pound cake,” citing a Literary Digest remark.
Not Quite the Same Po Wyss Communique Cited
A fragment from the New York Evening Post quotes a letter from Robert to his father. The note says Po wys was taken after a professor called his abilities mathematical and "problematical." The tone is affectionate and reflective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
New York Evening Post
Navy Electrical School Teaches Gas Engine Ignition
Sailors at the Navy gas engine school inspect airplane engine ignition devices as part of a four year enlistment training. They study gas engines, gain hands on practice, and are paid throughout the course. Upon completion they may stay in service or return to civilian high level garage work. The Polish alphabet contains forty five letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Local residents depart Madison for visits and duties
Madison and nearby cities see a string of morning trains carrying residents to Indianapolis Cleveland and Chicago. Mrs. Mattie Adams returns to Cincinnati while Misses Josie and Florence Roch head to Indianapolis. Charles Cederholm repairs the heating plant in town. Deputy Schuler escorts a kidnapped child toward Indianapolis as the case proceeds in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Adams
Cincinnati
Nancy Woodfill
Charles Cederholm
Indianapoli
Pennsylvania Station
Saluda and Shelly Township Property Transfers and Birth Statistics
Levi Burnworth and wife to Cord le Hay for 50 acres in Saluda township. James Spilman and wife to Kk. C. Smith and others for 122 acres in Shelby township. John W. Rankin and wife to Clyde Ovle and wife for 93 acres in Smyrna township. Daisy Lee Branham to James H. McCoy for a lot in North Madison. Walter K. Miller and others to Madison Lumber Company for a lot in river block. Howard A. Smack and others to Oliver Jenkins on west Third street. Margaret Smith and husband to John W. Robin for 4 acres in Saluda township. Frances Custer to Charles W. Denny for 60 acres in Monroe township. In Washington real estate transfers noted along with 1918 birth statistics: 1,363,649 births and 1,014,620 deaths in the registration area. births outnumber deaths by 34.4 percent. ten per cent of infants died before age one. twin births numbered 15,342 and triplets 147.
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Levi Burnworth
Cordle Hay
Saluda
James Spilman
Kk. C. Smith
Shelby Township
John W. Rankin
Clyde Ovle
Symrna
Daisy Lee Branham
James AH. McCoy
North Madison
Walter K. Miller
Madison Lumber Company
River
Washington
United States
Census Bureau
Salvation Army Drives Paper Drive Amid National Shortage
The Salvation Army plans a May appeal to sustain relief work as paper shortages loom. Headquarters report shows over a quarter million tons of waste paper returned to mills, saving printing stock and supporting industrial homes, with Indiana alone contributing hundreds of tons. Unemployed men sort and bale the material at 24 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, funding as a work program while aiding the production cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Indianapolis
Cates
Iilia
Ima
Natonal
Weat Lith Street
New York City
Mauri
Parb
Indiana
Conan
Citizen’s State Committee
Arthur R. Robinson
Home Service
Catlin
South Capitol Avenue
Repays Benefactors in Terre Haute Salvation Army Story
Captain Otto Teasley of the Terre Haute Salvation Army recalls aid given five months ago to a man in trouble. The Army later bought a piano on credit from a local merchant, and weeks after a laborer settled the $150 debt without giving his name, saying they had helped him before and now wished to repay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Teasley
Terre Haute
Salvation Army
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Connell Pate
East End
Gray
S. L. Gray
Bert Scott
PO AL Griffith
Joseph Raimsever
Vevay
Tulsa
Oklo
J. W. Hans
Harry Murray
Cine Uation
Fred Forse
New York
Cox Deather
Kate Forse
East First Street
Mee
Tiarry Kanes
James McCauley
Little Gillighter
Lula Belle
Nebraska
Jennings County
McCauley
John’ McCauley
M. BB. Ajemnan
Zabel Marie
Toledo
Whoo
Harry Wells
Mro
Roger Grauman
Hey Eter
Eliane Leute
Gravman
Louis Sulver
Chicago
Walt Holmes
Mary Averdett
Aurora
Tran
B. F. Safer
Sylvia
Charles Bier
St. Marys Church
Tui
Home City
Thas
Evansville
Pather Biger
Hos
Hasfurder
Thewlern Dictionary
Norge
Pelatislee
Tredhy
Cake
Navy Electrical School
Josie
Florence Roch
J. A. Wright
Newcastle
William L. Hill
Mary
Cleveland
Ohio
Henry Kahn
Shelbyville
Andrew Yunker
Florence Oliver
Alene
Brooksburg
New Richmond
Eva Farley
Benson
Trimble County
Freetown
Frank Fawlconer
C. O. Hasforder
Acton
Lottie Bain
Wo HL Sangster
George Sangster
Bain
Blotel Defferson
Sherdi John AL Schuler
Ingianapolis
Wouneta Jones
Rela
Ruby Jones
West Phaird Street
Europe
MLLLS
Geergahent
Poe
Hoare Pest
Colin
Ous
Home Service Fund
H.eyv
Pete Sobety
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