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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
1
The Madison Herald notes Republican discord over candidate choice and platform, insisting their only agreement is wanting office. It contrasts this with Democratic leadership under Wilson, praising currency reform and rural credits as benefits to business and farmers.
Greensburg Indiana May 14 Special agent Drew W Crawford of the Carnegie Hero Fund investigated the rescue of Merwin Blackmore saved from drowning by 14 year old one legged Joe Davis. Davis risked his life at Flatrock while a Boy Scouts picnic was underway. Crawford plans a favorable report and recognition for Davis.
Mrs Minnie Rogers aged 71 died after several weeks illness. The funeral was held at her home at 2 30 Friday with Rev J G Moore of the Methodist church officiating. She is survived by son Garner Rogers of St Peters burg Fla a daughter Mrs Bertha Hayes of Louisville and a sister Miss Belle Garner of Charlestown. Burial was in Charlestown cemetery.
Fred Thomas traveled from Madison to the Y M C A gym to coach his volleyball squad. Doc Kuhn's Greensburg team won three straight against Madison with players Kuhn Flick Reiman Ray Thomas Lowe Jones and Schlemer. Dr J R Russell umpired.
In Rockport Indiana on Decoration Day Governor Ralston will speak at the dedication of the Sarah Lincoln Grigsby monument at Old Pigeon Cemetery Spencer County. The program includes invocations music poems and remarks by local officials and Lincoln family connections noted. The granite stone from Vermont costs about 400 with funds raised by subscription.
The National Agricultural Society is organized in New York with James Wilson as president and Theodore N. Vail as vice president. Directors include T. Coleman du Pont, W. H. Moore, Henry C. Stuart, James W. Wadsworth Jr., and Samuel Insull. The group aims to be farmers' national mouthpiece with permanent headquarters planned in Washington.
Sir Roger Casement and Daniel Bailey were arraigned in a police court charged with high treason for attempting to land arms on Irish soil from a German submarine. Bailey, in disguise, had lived covertly for three weeks before capture as crowds gathered. The report rounds out with Verdun artillery actions and French Brit ish bombing near Salonika.
Hanover College in Indiana defeated St Mary's University of Kentucky 9 to 80 in a dramatic home game. James struck out eleven, lifting Hanover after a rough stretch, and students celebrated with a large bonfire and snake dance. St Mary’s had beaten Hanover 6 to 2 the previous Thursday.
Mrs. Wm. Fout of Madison testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved backaches headaches and fatigue caused by weak kidneys. The ad claims kidney relief and urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills priced 50 cents at dealers. The note concludes with other brief items on the American tomato crop value and UK sheepdogs tax status.
Judge Anderson of the Federal Court refused to appoint a receiver for the Jackson Tool and Shovel Co. of Montpelier. Frank Dailey, attorney for Morse as receiver, argued Vandalia Coal Co. and others had dealt with Morse since his appointment by the State Court, prompting the petition in federal court.
Secretary Lansing began drafting a second protest against Great Britain's high seas interference with American ships. The measure is described as more vigorous than the earlier protest. Also noted are brief items on Mrs. Agnes Graham traveling from Indianapolis to Chicago, Coney Island planning a $1 million trolley terminal, and the United States spending $350 million yearly on cigars and tobacco.
The May term 1916 list by the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners itemizes office expenses, per diems, salaries, and payments to various individuals and firms. Notable entries include County Superintendent Joseph H Hanna 11800, Sheriff office expense to C H Rousch & Co 200, Poor Farm maintenance to multiple vendors, and gravel road and bridge costs across districts with payments to Madison Machine Co and W H Werning among others.
The Jefferson County auditor certifies allowances for the March term 1916 of the Jefferson Circuit Court. Payments include per diem and clerk fees for Edward M Prenatt and others, jury and stenographer costs, medical exams, lawyer fees, and numerous per diem jury and office expenses totaling multiple small sums. The document concludes with Hal S. Dibler certifying the list as true this 9th day of May, 1916.
A record of allowances granted by the Jefferson County Indiana Board of Commissioners at its regular May term in 1916. Dated and sealed by official acts on May 5, 1916 with Charles S. Dibler's seal and signature.
Versailles May 13 Lynn Wager of Napoleon was indicted for the first degree murder of his parents in law Mr and Mrs Ranzelil Brown and Lavina Sutton eight years after the killings. The grand jury under Judge Creigmile returned the indictments after a thorough investigation. Jurors listed: Fred Tebbing Frank Poulter George J Doll John F Heitmeyer Henry M VanKirk Dan McAvoy.
Thieves broke into the Preston county jail at Tunnelton yesterday and stole part of a large stock of whisky that had been confiscated by prohibition officers in Clarksburg West Virginia.
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