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Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

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Final Settlement of Estates for Nellie Gray

The creditors heirs and legatees of Nellie Gray are notified to appear in the Circuit Court at Madison Indiana on June 16 146 to show cause why Final Settlement Accounts with the estate should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Madison Safe Deposit Trust Co as Administrator.

Nellie Gray Madison Indiana Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Co Ida N. Schmidlapp Jefferson Circuit Court Ind Charles Schmidlapp B.S. Roberts Mia

Notice to appear for Final Settlement in Jefferson Court

The decedent Ida N. Schmidlapp notice requires appearance in Jefferson Circuit Court Madison Indiana on June 1 2016 to show cause why final settlement accounts should be approved with Charles Schmidlapp as Administrator B S Roberts attorney.

Jury to try Gene Williams in Muncie case shifts venue

In Muncie Indiana on May 23 the judge tentatively set Gene Williams for trial. Both sides proceed cautiously as defense notes a letter to jurors signed Civic League repudiated. A new venue was ordered in the case today.

Muncie Ind Gene Williams Yester Civic League Ti Court

Boy of Ten Struck by Cab in Mondrovill May 83

A ten year old boy from Jassiaupolis named Mondrovill Wilson was struck by a taxicab while walking to a tuner. He sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Jassiaupolis Mondrovill Wilson Swedten

Saloons Open in Muncie After Two Year Pause

Muncie votes to grant a handful of licenses ending a two year drought. The city commissioners authorized saloon operations starting today, marking a return to legal serving of alcohol in the locale.

Muncie

University of Kentucky seeks new business agent

Several applicants vye for the business agent post at the University of Kentucky to replace Hywel Davies. Prominent candidates include State Senator D. T H Peak and Gray Rochester, with others like W E Settle and Prof Henry E Curtis also named. Appointment likely at the May 30 Executive Committee meeting. Brazil ERnest Dewey, 29, son of Mrs Charles W Murray, was killed in a Granite City Illinois accident and will be buried in Brazil.

Lexington University of Kentucky Hywel Davies Davies W.T. Lafferty D. T H. Peak Trimble County Gray Rochester Marion County Louisville W. FE. Settle Henry E. Curtis Experiment Station Board of Trustees Brazil Ernest Dewey Charles W. Murray Granite City Ill

Allies Lost Again in the Tyrolese Alps

Paris dispatch reports furious fighting on a 25 mile front between German and French forces with heavy artillery. Italians retreat seven to ten miles as Austrians claim gains east of Rovereto, while Emperor Francis Joseph predicts Central Powers victory amid soaring war costs. Amsterdam hosts a Berlin war council as Verdun effort falters and Asquith seeks funds. Kinghtly totals reach over eleven billion in expenditures at $24 million per day.

Paris Douamont Gereau Tyrolese Alps Roversto England France Francis Joseph Austria London Asquith

President backing Marshall for Vice Presidency

President Wilson will stand squarely behind Thomas R. Marshall for Vice President citing his precedence as essential for success of the ticket in Indiana. Officials expect a formal letter of support to Marshall.

Indiana Washington Wilson Thomas R. Marshall Marshall

Roosevelt A Witness In The Riggs Bank Case

Col Roosevelt testified on Charles Glover’s character in the Riggs bank case and was greeted by cheers but refused to discuss politics. Senate reports the Agricultural Bill at 23.9 million dollars, with cuts to foot and mouth eradication funds and seed subsidies.

Washington Col. Roosevelt Charles Glover Riggs Bank Nicholas Longworth Senate

Surge in Carranzista Troops Sparks Border Tension

Washington reports 30 000 Mexican troops moving to northwest Mexico up from 10 000 causing unease in the State Department. Bandits near Lobo eight miles from the border prompt Texas Rangers to seek more automobile reinforcements. Sibley expedition rests at Boquillas as American mine owners plan to resume work. General Funston readies two Texas militia companies for border patrol on the 300 mile Big Bend line.

Washington State Department Mexico Americas Lobo Texas Rangers Big Bend Sibley Boquillas Funston Texas

Gigantic scheme for the protection of Panama Canal

Washington reports detail a plan to protect the canal with a thirty mile wide land strip at the Atlantic end instead of ten miles. A confidential military report recommends excluding foreigners from the area to enhance defense.

Washington Anama Canal Atlantic

Second American protest to Britain on mail seizure

Washington May 23 The United States sent a second protest to London over the seizure of mails after President Wilson reviewed the note.

London Washington United States Britain Wilson

House Grants Citizenship to Porto Rico Citizens

The House passed a bill conferring citizenship on Porto Rico residents and creating a territorial government but rejected the woman suffrage amendment.

Porto Rico Washington House Portorico

Governor paroles fifteen inmates to Gentry Brothers circus

Indianapolis May 23 Gov Ralston ordered the parole of fifteen penal farm prisoners granting them release to join the Gentry Brothers circus. The move releases inmates into circus work under the governor’s authority.

Penal Farm Gentry Circus Indianapolis Gov. Ralston Gentry Brothers Circus

Edgar Nolan Turns Highway Bandit in Louisville Case

Louisville detectives nabbed Edgar Nolan twenty, a Cincinnati suspect for diamonds worth 1800 and 200 dollars. He confessed to robbing seven men in Louisville with a gang, sold jewelry in Cincinnati and Chicago, and swore he and accomplices switched cars during the spree. FBI notes and local police links tie him to a Madison arrival and a hotel bill incident.

Edgar Nolan Louisville John P. Carney Nolan Cincinnati Dorothy Hughes George Street Chicago Ohio City Rouchelle Avenue Baltimore & Ohio St. Louis Madison Ind Harry Dunham Anderson Ray Chief Carney

Child Loses Foot Near North Tower Crossing

Six year old Charles Cisco, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Cisco, lost his foot when a Pennsylvania engine struck it as he tried to cross at Watt and John streets. He was taken to the city hospital in Louisville for amputation. The incident occurred Friday morning as he and a companion attempted the crossing en route to Spring UP school.

Charles Cisco Arthur Cisco Watt and John Streets North Tower Chiude C. Crum Louisville Jeffersonville News

Wager Case Delayed to October Term Due to Busy Calendar

Vernon May 22 The county circuit court opened today but Lynn Wager’s case was not placed on the docket as expected. Judge and lawyers agree the heavy calendar means trial will not occur until the next term in October.

Vernon Lynn Wager Triad H

Cleveland’s Quadruplets Buried in One Coffin

Cleveland’s first quadruplets, who stayed briefly at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Ceman, were buried today. All four babies lay in a single coffin as Mrs Ceman remained too ill to attend the funeral. Love is the foam on the stein of life.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Frank Ceman

Economy Furniture Store Showcases Durable Metal Beds

This store positions itself as economy headquarters for dependable furniture with complete displays. It highlights Simmons Metal Beds in new finishes, promoted as everlasting sanitary steel, inviting customers to inspect the stock and enjoy furnishing their homes.

Ladies' Home Journal Saturday Evening Post

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