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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1913

Page

7

Various Local Travels and Notices Highlight Carrollton Herald

A stream of brief items notes residents traveling by morning trains to Indianapolis Chicago and Honey Creek Mich attending funerals in Frankfort and Chicago and a fishing trip. Commencement plans at Carrollton High School list graduates. The Junaita Tribe of O R M reports new pledges. A Chicago funeral brings Edward Lanham home. Drowning victim Joseph McKinney’s burial occurs in Springdale. Snow fell 16 years ago yesterday per Dr. Brandtmeiss. Marriage license issued to Melvin Bare and May Parker. Legal representation for Henry Marthh body recovery case and a May court consideration. Judge George E Downey confirmed as Controller of the Treasury effective May 15. Charles N Chapman celebrates 54th birthday. Herald extends best wishes.

Mar. H. Burton Hebron Carrollton High School Opera House Anna Shepherd Pauline Westerton Stacy Oliver Howard Wheeler Conn Loatutter Juniata Tribe Franklin PP. Smith Edward Schumacher John Gresham Thomas Edgar F. Demarev Edward Lanham Brooksburg Chicago Susie Teanham Jacob Brandtmeiess Weat Hird Street Melvin Bare May Parker Albert Lockridge William Deweese Judge Bear Henry G. Marthh Gus Bladen Senate Kern George E. Downey Aurora Treasury Downey Circouit Ralston Judge Downey Charles N. Chapman West Second Street Herald

Carrollton police arrest two suspects tied to county case

Chief Schuler and Policeman Hollin arrested Gale Wallace alias George Roy, about 20, for bicycle theft in Carrollton and held him in Madison before the Kentucky sheriff arrived to take him back. A second man, Raymond Miles, colored, sought for assault with intent to kill Charles Powell, white, was also located and arrested and returned to Carrollton. The assault charge is an old case.

Schuler Carroll County Carrollton Gale Wallace George Roy Madison Hollin Wallace Kentucky

Electric Bitters touted for weak nerves and stomach vigor

Adv promotes Electric Bitters as a home remedy for tired, weak, nervous people promising energy and appetite. Cites Mrs. O Rhinevault of Vestal Center NY praising it as life changing. Claims aid to stomach liver and kidneys. Sold 50 cents and 1.00, recommended at Barper's drug store.

O. Rhinevault Vestal Center N.Y

New combined Hunter and Fishera license adopted

Clerk Prenatt reports the State Fish and Game Commission issues a combined hunting and fishing license. The $1 license covers both activities in the state during the designated area. Old hunter licenses remain valid until their expiration. New law requires licensing in the holder’s home county, but the license permits hunting everywhere in the state. In 1912, 328 hunter licenses were issued in this county.

Fish and Game

Flood Relief Check From Fletcher Savings for Madison Relief

A $1,000 flood relief check from Hugh Dougherty vice president of Fletcher Savings and Trust Co Indianapolis was received by Capt H O Woolford under Gov Ralston relief orders. The check was deposited with National Branch Bank and will be distributed once receipt forms are printed and the relief list is followed.

Hugh Dougherty Fletcher Savings and Trust Co Indianapolis H. O. Woolford Gov. Ralston Madison National Branch Bank

County Commissioners Grant Liquor Renewals and Road Actions

The county commissioners adjourned late yesterday after denying liquor licenses, then renewed licenses for nine retailers and four wholesalers. They canceled county warrants worth 13097.06, signed bonds for Harper and Burris roads at about 15000, and indefinitely continued the Polk and others road petition in Graham township.

Samuel Steigerwald F. W. Pfortner Edward S. Coyle Indianapolis Brewing Co Madison Brewing Co Burris Shelby Township Polk

Surprise Wedding Unites Louie Kelley and Misa Turner

Louis Kelley and Misa Maude Turner wed quietly at the parsonage with Rev. Arends officiating. Following the ceremony a surprise bridal shower at the bride’s mother’s home honored the couple with gifts and well wishers.

Louie Kelley Misa Maude Turner Futheran Church Arends Maude Turner East Mainat Charles Turner Eagle Cotton Mills Mra. Flitz Mra. Hoefling Mra. Kelley Mrs. Turner Mra. T. Turner

Policeman Bondurant Arrests Three After Street Disturbance

Policeman Chant Bondurant single handedly stopped a back street disturbance and escorted Albert Maurer Bred Christman and Ethel Guirrard to jail for trial. Christman was injured, possibly by a blunt weapon, and a revolver shot was reported though injuries suggest otherwise.

Back Bondurant Albert (Peck) Maurer Christman Ethel Guirrard Squire Stuart Zealda Robbins House of All Fame Fred Christman Back Street

Body of Mrs Frank Widewell recovered after Sonoma disaster

Port Royal Kentucky dispatch reports Mrs Frank Widewell, a Sonoma disaster victim, found yesterday pinned under freight aboard the wrecked boat. Burial planned in Marietta. The baby’s body is still missing. The Sonoma's upper works are crushed and her bull is badly damaged. restoration is unlikely.

Port Royal Frank Widewell Sonoma Marietta

Alumni Register Maps Hanover Graduates in Professions

The Hanover college alumni register shows 41 percent of 1 002 graduates since 1831 serve the church. Among the alumni 1 3 percent are presidents 8 2 percent professors and 19 5 percent superintendents principals or teachers. Lawyers are 14 percent and farmers or newspaper men 2 percent. The register lists 4 589 matriculated from 1833 to 1912 with last known residence and death data.

Hanover College

Brooklyn Doctor Uses Quinine as Anesthetic

Dr. C. G. Crane of Brooklyn employs quinine as an anesthetic in a historical medical practice. The note highlights a novel use of the drug in surgical procedures.

C. G. Crane Brooklyn

Madison News Briefs From City And County Events

Transfers and notices headline a Madison town report with a real estate deed, flood relief funds, a death in Cragmont, a marriage license in Canaan, and local court fines. The Indiana Life Insurance firm rep, Jobin Donhorst, and St. Joseph’s burial planning are noted amid floods and bridge funding talks.

Dr King’s New Discovery Praised for Colds and Coughs

Marion Olio druggist C Lower endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for colds throat and lung troubles. He claims it cured his wife’s bronchial cold after other methods failed and urges families to keep a bottle on hand. Price 50 cents and guaranteed at Harper’s drug store.

C. Lower Marion Olio Dr. King Harper's Drag Store

First Communion Classes At St Marys And St Michaels Churches

Next Sunday at Safelock High Mass St Marys Cutty will welcome girls and boys for first communion including Martha Lyong Catherine Martech Hazel Thacker Helen Klein Anna Kohl Agnes Sheets Mary Anger Dorthy Mcfcaughtin Isoline Burkardt Minnie Groebel Helen Jones Dollie Jones Ana Adama. On Trinity Sunday May 15 St Michaels will host first communion for girls Gertrude Klein Louise Guerrick Marguerite Clark Clarinda Kimmel Louise McLaughlin and boys August Bumen Howard Smith William Born Bernard White Charles McLaughlin Vallie Barlow Michael Hary Charles Weber.

Safelock St Mary's Church Cutty Martha Lyong Catherne Martech Hazel Thacker Helen Klein Anna Kohl Agnes Sheets Mary L. Anger Dorthy Mcfcaughtin Isoline Burkardt Minnie Groebel Helen Jones Dollie Jones Ana Adama Henry B. Martech Henry Lawrence Frederick Koehler Victor Hertz Nathan Schneider William Pfortner William Keller Joseph Jungmanon Alfred Adama St. Michael's Church Gertrude Kiein Louise Guerrick Marguerite Clark Clarinda Kimmel Louise MceLaughlin August Bumen Howard Smith William Born Bernard White Charles Mclaughlin Vallie Barlow Michael Iarry Charles Weber

Moffat Road Pamphlet Praised By Farran Kin

Howard G Farran thanks Howard C Farran a former Jefferson county boy for a large beautifully illustrated pamphlet about The Moffat Road to the Pop Of The World. The road crosses the Colorado Rockies with stunning scenery. Parran works with the road in Boulder and is a son of Joseph and Mrs Farran formerly of the Michiegan Road now in Marion Illinois.

Howard C. Farran Jefferson County Moffat Parran Boulder Col Joseph Dr. Farran Michiegan Road Maron Ills

Pupile Averages From County Eighth Grade Graduates

A list shows graduates from multiple townships with averages next to each name. Entries include Gaham Wyne Hayden Baxter Flossie Reynolds and many others across Lancaster Monroe Republican Saluda Smyrna and Smyrna districts with scores ranging from 40s to 90s.

Towneships Gaham Ernat Wyne Hayden Baxter Flossie Reynolds Hanover Township Leonard Walker Shannon Walker Robert Lawcen Clara Nichola Verna M. Gasgert Grevorgia M Morrin Mary Glen Taff Howard Yunker Milton Township Christine Dreenep Christine Armstrong St. George Anna'’. Wood Wilbur Loring H. Bernard Miles Republican Russell Kieopfer John Estes

Measles Sweep Madison as Mild Outbreak Tests City

Measles, near epidemic in Madison, mostly mild cases. Spring brings more illnesses among children. Health commission enforces quarantine measures as families cooperate and assist officers in managing the outbreak.

Madison

Vevay Man John Ricketts Pardoned After Six Months

John Ricketts of Vevay Indiana was sentenced to six months for grand larceny on December 11 and released after Governor McCreary granted a pardon. The jail physician Dr L P Spears urged clemency and Judge James P Gregory along with Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Huffaker signed the petition. Jail employees arranged the railroad fare home.

John Ricketts Vevay Iad

Constipation Cured by Dr King's New Life Pills

John Supsic of Sanbury Pennsylvania praises Dr King’s New Life Pills for relief from constipation indigestion and liver complaint. The ad claims prompt relief and healthy bowels with a price of 260 and recommends Harper's drug store.

Dr. King John Supsic Sanbury Eveeryone Harper's Drug Store

Annual Banquet Delights St Peter's Society Members

St Peter's Society members and families enjoyed the annual banquet at St Mary's School hall with a fine menu and dancing. Prof Winter's orchestra provided music as the event continued to be regarded as one of the best in the society's fixed yearly tradition.

St. Peter’s Society Order St. Mary's School Winter

Real Wedding Bells in Chicago a Firemen Guest of Honor

William J. Werner a truckman turned in a fire alarm to free members of truck company No 19 for his wedding. With all on duty he lit the alarm at 10 pm claiming the fire was in his heart and led the crew to the bride’s home. He later greeted his bride Miss Sarah Miller whom he had rescued from a previous fire. Mistletoe note appears as a stray aside.

Chicago William J. Werener Truck Company No. 19 Werner Sarah Miller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Madisons George Clemens Inedianapolia John W. Tevin G.I. Crozier Mich J. J. Woods Agnes Graham J. DD. Hubble Frankfort Mary J. Brickworth Joseph McKinney Springdale Eades The Salvation Arty ADV Hunting and Fishing Licenses Ralaton William A. Bennett Michael Finnegan Albert G. Winter Cooper Hirst Grant J. Zoeller Edward Fignac Edward Zeiser Hotel Jefferson W. H. Demaree Loula Kelly Margaret Hitz Elsie Hitz Irene Bucknell Nora Bucknell Grace Saur Edith Sauer Mary Hoefling Grace Mankins Stella Peck Kate Clausing Carrie Rohman Effie Mott Ida Turner Maud Turner Louis Kelley Clark Kelley Daniel Porter Louis Turner Howard Turner Charles Edward Porter Floyd Turner Cynthia Welles Bondurani of Hanover College George W Miles Mera Clem Crerdes Lotts Wilmington Heinghta Irauch Indianapolia Tadianapoli Brooksville Terr Haute Peru Loganseport Fort Wayne MroCobb Indiana National Life Insurance Co Tadianapolia Iran Schneuner Seymour Fiy Brownstown Bunal Charles Eoldinger Whithip Meyer Louisville St. Joseph's Meyer Balls City Madisonian William Delf Canaan Elzabeth Duncan Pho Lattr Gebest Fhotd Pioy Willi Cae Thar Lbeward Flynn Maby Koes Vo Dickerson Andrew Sears Ross & Kueckerson Dickerson Montgomery Rees & Inekerson Gamar Taft Clarence EK. Furnish Madison Township St. Mary's St. Micheel’e Howard G. Farran Madison Boy Colorado Glen Benham Leonard Law Irene Fisher Saluda Mayme Montgomery Sharel Wells Shelby Icie Spencer Wilson B. O'Neal Smyrna Nathan Ford Ernest Clashman Bertha Clines Harold Clashman Sam Clashman R. B. Wallace Ruth Deputy Clarence Phillipa
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