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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1916

Page

4

Notable visitors and local notices fill Madison scene

Madison May 10 reports Capt. M F Noll of Hannibal Ohio in town and several locals visiting friends. It notes Mrs A Oliver of Brooksburg visiting Frankfort Ky, and Mr James Gouty returning to Covington Indiana. Also Dr W A Millis of Hanover College chairs a conference resolutions committee in Indianapolis and local property sales, court suits, and obituaries feature through the day.

M. F. Noll Hannibal Ohio John Bray Switzerland County A. Oliver Brooksburg Frankfort Charles Armstrong James Gouty G. L. Gouty Covington Indiana W. A. Millis Hanover College Charities Indianapolis

Death notice for Joseph Edward Hubbard of Madison

The Herald received a letter with the death notice of Joseph Edward Hubbard formerly of Madison who died suddenly in Evanston a Chicago suburb on Friday May 5. The funeral was Monday and burial followed at Mount Carmel cemetery. Hubbard was born and raised in Madison and moved to Chicago years ago.

Louisville Courier - Journal Revonah Madison Kentucky River Pittsburgh Frank Moore Graham Road William C. Roth Grant Zoeller Aum Roth Cincinnati John Roth Crozier William Hiatt Doc Lightfoot Chief Jenkins Doc Barbara Zoeller Gus Zoeller Herald Joseph Edward Hubbard Evanston Chicago Mount Carmel Cemetery Ed. Hubbard

Royce and Gray Parcel Transfer Noted in Republican Tp

Elizabeth J. Royce and others convey 3 acres in Republican Township to John M. Gray for 100 dollars. The terse record lists only the parties, acreage, township, and price.

Elizabeth J. Royce John M. Gray

Dynamite Blast Injures Pleasantridge Farmer Henry Brown

Henry Brown an 82 year old Pleasantridge farmer was seriously hurt by a dynamite blast while examining a rock ledge in a field. He suffered fractured ribs deep cuts and bruises and was unconscious briefly. Doctors fear internal injuries as his age complicates recovery. His wife and large family reside nearby. One son had urged him to quit dynamizing work recently.

Henry Brown Pleasantridge Matthews Mr. Brown Tie

Former Madisonian Resident Dies En Route West

Charles N. West left his West farm for Madison last September and died suddenly in Winois of heart disease. He was a bachelor about fifty, buried at Hebron cemetery beside his parents. Attorney Emerson Lemen, administrator, settled an estate including money in the bank and 160 acres in Oklahoma, appraised at several thousand dollars.

Andrew Thompson Nannie Thompson Bellamy MekKe Et al Mediinic Sulzer & Bear Cofield-Barber Grocery Co Circuit Court Charles R. Stuart Mattie E. Stuart Maud Smith Shelby Township John McGregor Charles N. West West Madison Winois Hebron Emerson Lemen Caldwell Kansas Oklahoma Lemen

Pleasant Meeting of Trinity Church Women Reviews Korea and Japan

The W F M S of Trinity church gathered at Mrs. Frank Thomas's home for the last summer meeting with Miss Ora Sherman assisting. Mrs S R Callis led devotionals as two study chapters were presented on United Korea and Japan's Need.

Trinity Church Frank Thomas Ora Sherman S. R. Callis United Korea Jno. Hitz Japan Eva Turner Korea America Ida Hilz Va Turner Pauline Spaulding

May meeting of John Paul Chapter D A R outlines centennial plans

The annual May meeting of John Paul Chapter D A R explored Indiana Centennial observances in Jefferson County and Corydon June celebrations. Officer elections were held, delegates to Washington reported, and a two day planning session was proposed. Evaline Kloss died after measles pneumonia. Reading, Pa. five hundred U S regulars were ordered to the Mexican border.

John Paul Mary Hill East Second Street William Hill Trow Indiana Jefferson County Indianapolis Corydon Caroline Blankinship May S. Wilson Edward Mundt Robert Rea Gaylord Crozier Henrietta Rogers Carolyn Ford Garber Continental Congress Washington Jennie V. Johnson Elizabeth Trow Miss Hill Reading United States Fort Meyer

Contracts Awarded by Southeastern Hospital Board in Cragmont

The Southeastern Hospital Board met in Cragmont on May 9 1916 and awarded groceries to Elmer E Scott Co Franklin MacVeagh Co John B Bright & Son Geiger Fishback Co Streetman Sons Co potatoes to Chas M Short dried fruit to Elmer E Scott Co J W Teasdale Co cereals to Elmer E Scott Co cured meats to Armour Co Sulzberger Sons Co cheese to Swift Co provender to Chas M Short laundry supplies to U S Laundry Soap & Supply Co H Kohnstamm Co crockery to John Eckerts Sons sewing room supplies to Rhoades & Fillman N Horuff & Sons Root & McBride Geo DeWald Co stationary supplies to Wm B Burford engineers supplies to Central Supply Co Madison Machine Co masons supplies to E Coyle electrical supplies to Barringer Yumilty painters supplies to Indianapolis Paint & Color Co carpenters supplies to Vonnigut Hardware Co drugs to A G Lucken Co W H Peters J E C F Harper Co Max Wocher Sons Co

Southeastern Hospital Cragmont Elmer E. Scott Co Franklyn MacVeagh Co John B. Bright & Son Geiger-Fishback Co The Streetman Sons Co Chas. M. Short J. W. Teasdale & Co Armour & Co Sulzberger Sons Co Swift & Co U. S. Laundry Soap & Supply Co H. Kohnstamm Co Crockery John Eckert’s Sons Rhoades & Fillman N. Horuff & Sons Root & McBride Geo. DeWald Co Wm. B. Burford

Madison Chautauqua Adds Noted Speakers and Antarctic Film

The program announces afternoon lectures by Rev. J Cleary of Minneapolis and James Whitcomb Brougher, plus evening shows by Marvin Williams and Sir Douglas Mawson. Mawson’s Antarctic travel films cover 66 University productions, 27 months, cost 300000 dollars, with 200 birds and sea life scenes long described for Madison Day and general audiences.

J. Cleary Minneapolis Madison Marvin Williams Marvelous’ Williams Williams James Whitcomb Brougher Los Angeles Bryan Gunsalus Bill Nye Sam Jones James Whitcomb Riley Bob Burdette Mark Twain Reuben Brougher Sir Douglas Mawson Sir Douglas America Charley Chapin Broadway New York City

Pony contest winner announced by Merchants Pony Contest Asso

Master Bernard Shultz led the three contestants in the pony event with 53 952 400 votes to win the pony cart and harness title. Mary Netherland and Harold Arends trailed with 42 126 350 and 14 923 550 votes respectively. London war notes report German losses reach 664 000 and the British government seeks victory before any peace talks.

Messrs T. A. Harris G. Johnson Merchants Pony Contest Asso Bernard Shultz Mary Netherland Harold Arends

Forest Fire Ravages Timber Worth 200000 Near Asheville

A forest fire near Asheville North Carolina has destroyed timber valued at about 200000 dollars. The report notes ongoing efforts to contain the blaze and assess damages as authorities investigate the cause.

North Carolina Asheville N. C

Thomas Evins Dies After Months Illness at Milton Farm

Milton Kentucky May 9 Thomas Evins 54 a farmer died at his Winona neighborhood home after months with dropsy of the heart He is survived by a wife and four children Burial was at Providence church yesterday marking his passing in the community

Milton, Ky Thomas Evins Winona Providence Church

Humphreys' Tonic Tablets advertise relief for debility

For the tired feeling in spring and after illness, Humphreys' Tonic Tablets claim to restore strength. Available at drug stores or by mail for $1 from Humphrey's Homeo Medicine Co. 156 William St. New York. Subscribe for The Herald.

Humphreys C. O. D. Humphrey Homeo Medicine Co William St New York

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