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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
4
Local brief lists residents leaving for Toledo Lafayette Mishawaka Columbus and Indianapolis for visits employment or meetings. Mayor Harper improves after rheumatism. Mrs. J H Barnard and Miss Baker journey to Indianapolis a choir trip. Several social events and hospital news including Mr Grayson at Courier office and Joe Schram returning home from Bardstown illness.
David Comly, a respected Madison area farmer, collapsed and died on his farm this morning after chasing a hog that broke from the drove. The coroner ruled the death as angina pectora. funeral services are set for Thursday at Zoar Mook Church with Rev. Machlan officiating. He leaves a wife and no children.
A scaffold gave way while painters William Peddie and Harry Grace worked on Dr. S M Ford’s house. Grace fell about 30 feet, suffering a severe spine concussion with possible temporary paralysis. Peddie escaped unharmed as Grace’s condition worsened later in the day. The accident was blamed on a scaffold hook slipping from a gable. Mrs Fred Grace traveled to Patriot yesterday to visit relatives.
The city council and board of health discussed a proposed ordinance for trash disposal with penalties for residents without suitable garbage cans. The plan calls for standardized cans with lids of a certain size and designated for garbage and water scraps only. The board will oversee the program and bid hauling contracts, aiming to begin soon.
Mr George M Daily received a telegram announcing the death of Mrs Margaret Perkins widow of Isaac J Perkins at her son FE Perkins home. Remains arrive at noon tomorrow and viewing may occur until 1 40 PM at Clarence Wilsons home before services by Rev Long at Hebron chapel and burial in the church cemetery. Mrs Perkins aka Nichole was about 70 native to the county. Surviving children include three sons and several sisters and brothers. She was a Baptist and a respected longtime Madison resident.
A morning train to Indianapolis carried numerous travelers for annual meetings of the State Lodges of the Red Men Odd Fellows and Daughters of Rebekah. Among them were B. J. Stockdale Daniel Grebe Phillip Kessler W. M. Mace Jesse Smoot and others including Mr and Mrs John Shoots.
The remains of Edward B P Weyer, brother of John K Weyer, arrived by noon train from Kansas City at North Madison and were taken from the depot to Farmout cemetery. Rev F C Hood conducted the grave services with pallbearers listed as Mesara, SOM Strader, JR Colzate, ni, 8. Paylor, M C Garber, JM Cravena, RB Moffett.
The Dupont High School and Lane Township Common Schools hold their annual commencement on May 25, 1985 at the M o B Church. The program includes March Band Invocation by Nev Gardner and music by Gade. opening address by EEL Metonnell. class address by Rev G2 W Kas ther. more band performances. presentation of diplomas by Ms Geneva Janney. remarks by Massie and others. closing Rite by J 1 Hanna. committee and usher lists follow.
Mrs. Dilk and family visited Dupont on Thursday. Birth announced for Chis Mitchell and wife on Tuesday Maybi a son. Mrs. Mary lash, business caller in Prdpcent Wednesday. Mrs. Stanley Kerrington visited home folks last week. Mrs. O. echat and Mrs. Florence Derrington were in lupent Monday. Ernest Hash, Rolla Harrel and Miss Jih HLash of Middlefork visited Miss Bessie Wildman. Hubert Sailor of Beecham called in our town Friday. Mrs. Minnie Anderson and son Carl were in Dupont Saturday. S. G. Anderson made a business trip to Madison Saturday. George and Paul Ebel of Marble Valley spent Sunday with grandparents Mr and Mrs. J. W. Hash. Miss Belle Thomas went to Bene ham Friday for a two week stay. Preaching services were well attended Sunday morning and night. Mrs. Iiza and Miss Jizzie Thomas were in Dupont Friday. Messrs. James and Grover Adams were in New Marion Saturday. S. B. Anderson and wife came home Sunday evening for a short stay. Sam and Daisy Jarvis returned to work at Cross Plains after a weekend visit. Mr. Float Shadday and wife spent Sunday with hd. Adams and family. Following a conference of the Cincinnati Traction Company officials, the strike ends and street car service resumes today. Mr. William McGuire was offered steward on a packet between Pittsburg and Charleston but refused due to other plans.
In a Louisville editorials inspired memorial piece dated May 4 1913 Akron Times notes Walter I Jacobs of Akron recounts meeting Geo D Mosgrove on La Belle Riviere and his failed push for a monument. He recalls being duped by a confidence man in Louisville and credits Mosgrove’s memory to be honored by editors nationwide.
The undersigned is appointed by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Indiana as Administratrix of the estate of Henry G Martech, late of Jefferson County, deceased. The estate is to be administered and a court date or further action may follow. Curtis Marshall Attorney May 1910.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Indiana announces the appointment of Claude A. Burton as Administrator of the estate of James H. Burton, deceased. The notice states the administrator will manage all estate matters and is signed in Madison, Indiana, dated May 6, 1913, with attorney bearing initials B.F. Bear.
John W Tevis transfers property on north Jefferson street to Julia C Reed for 3000 dollars. Charles Henry Thomas transfers city property to John Wm Thomas with private consideration.
The report highlights Joseph M. Dillon a former Madisonian and son of Mrs Mary Dillon as a local hero. It notes his ties on Third Street and pride from friends. The dynamite cruiser Vesuvius near Hope Island Naragansett Bay suffered minor damage after a torpedo misfired.
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