Madison Indiana Morning Notes May 26 1921
Miss Louella Marshall of Delana NL visits sister Mrs Oliver Roe. Mrs Edward Furnish returns to Nashville Tenn. Chauncey Scott of Kansas City visits Madison. Mrs W H Reed returns to Dana Ind. pension granted to Mrs Laura Brumfiel 30 a month. Mrs A H Lytle and Leah Caroline visit Indianapolis then Anderson. Assessor Jobin W Carlisle reports 687 dogs taxed 1656 dollars. 154 delinquent returned for collection. Marriage license issued to Gobhur Vo Ohiver and Ruby Lockman. Levi Vestal dies at 66 near Canaan after stroke. He leaves widow six daughters two sons two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Furnish
Nashville
Tenn
Chauncey Scott
Kansas City
W. H. Reed
W. T. Harley
Dana
Ind
Laura Brumfiel
Sanford Brumfiel
George M. Stanley
Nichols
Gthur Vo Ohiver
Greenville
Ohio
Mies Ruby & Lockman
Frank Lockman
Daupent
Frank Oliver
Middlefork
Mrs Freeman Russell Dies Suddenl y at Wort Area
Mrs Freeman Russell died suddenly last evening at 7 o clock at her home one mile west of Wort from heart trouble. Aged 60, born in Lamb, she and her husband moved to Oklahoma 17 years ago and returned a year ago. Survived by her husband and two sisters Mrs Ella Roberts of Switzerland county and Mrs Ollie Roberts of Okmulga Oklahoma. She was a Baptist Church member in Lamb and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Vestal
Llo Cnek
Canaan
Inedian
Kentucky Fastist Church
Freeman Russell
Wort
Ella Roberts
Switzerland County
Ollie Roberts
Okmulga
Okla
Plan for Mexican American student exchange announced
The American Chamber of Commerce revealed a plan to exchange scholars between Mexico and the United States. The Mexican government would fund 20 American students with 2000 pesos plus $1,000 yearly, selecting mainly from teaching staffs of large American colleges. In return, 10 Mexicans would receive free tuition in U.S. colleges. The program will be managed by a legally constituted corporation. Presidents Harding and Obregón supported the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ity
St. Louis
Chaimber
Commeree
I T
United States
Harding
Obreem
Texas Ranger
Texas
Stephen P. Austin
San Antonio
Spain
Atlantic
Pacific
Rio Grande
Red River
Nueces
Republic
Madison High Class of ’21 Delights With Senior Play
The Class of ’21 at Madison High presented a delightful senior play during commencement season. The cast, led by Lola Philips as Mary Grayson, drew loud applause from a large audience, with strong performances by Earl Ringwall, Catherine Kee, and Robert Demaree among others, showcasing polished acting and stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison High School
Mary Grayson
Lola Philips
Rodney Martin
John Scott
Earl Ringwall
Countesse de Beaulieu
Catherine Kee
Paris
Androse Peale
Sam O Strother
Ellery
Clark
Robert Demaree
Robert
Dan McGuere
Evelyn Smith
Bertha Gievle
Mr. Smith
Raymond Sherman
Wherdd
Elmer Sulzer
Marshall Fields
Paul Rave
Carndatt
Bert Gorge Othe
Cre Peraton de Bhass
Ness Dondgenent
Stedtard Dorsey
Aul Dowell
Creis
Cient
Walter Haneton
More Light on Bolshevist Rule Promises and Shortages
The article describes a social calendar and club plans with a June start, plus reports from New York on Russian travel restrictions, economic reforms, and shortages under the Soviet regime. It notes rationing, lack of gasoline, prohibition, and foreign observers facing hostility, with mixed assessments of Bolshevik policies and currency value.
Born a son in Madison on May 19
The Madison entry notes a son John Robert born to Mr and Mrs John Scholl. John Augustin of Joliet Illinois visits cousin Nicholas Lyons on West First Street. Ella Roberts travels to Wirt for sister Freeman Russell’s funeral. Guests include Lawrence Hallenstein of Fort Wayne and Sadie Lefly of Chicago at Louis Sulzer’s. Haven K Sherlock leaves for Alexandria then Chicago for work. First Presbyterian Church and Sunday School donate 150 to aid plague stricken China. others urged to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robert
John Scholl
John Augustin
Jolliet
Nicholas Lyons
West First Street
Ella Roberts
Wirt
Freeman Russell
Lawrence Hallenstein
Ft. Wayne
Sadie Lefly
Chicago
Louis Sulzer
East Second Street
First Presbyterian Church
Death Notice of Miss Laura Orem in Cleveland
Word has been received in Madison of the death of Miss Laura Orem at her home in Cleveland Ohio Monday night. She formerly lived in this city and had many friends here who regret her passing. She is survived by her father and six sisters including Mrs Frank Dixon of Madison and Mrs Fred Ritchey of North Madison who were with her. The funeral and burial occurred in Cleveland.
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Madigan
Laura Orem
Cleveland
Ohio
Frank Dixon
Fred Ritchey
North
Madison
Death of John Walters in Louisville
The remains of John Walters who died in Louisville will arrive in Madison on the noon train tomorrow and the funeral will proceed directly from the depot with interment in Springdale cemetery. Walters was born in Madison and was a son of the late Henry Walters. He had many friends here who will be shocked by his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walters
Louisville
Madison
Springdale Cemetery
Henry Walters
Young student sets school record as valedictorian
Yvonne Weber, twelve, graduates as class valedictorian in public schools. She speaks four languages and teaches physical culture and dancing in the high school class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirtstuesh Pao
Yvonne Weber
Poster Prize Contests At Local Schools
Yesterday morning senior and junior high students displayed posters after months of work. Edna Moilasson won first in the senior high with Catherine Roe second and William Lilly third, receiving five dollars and carnations and a begonia. Junior high winners were Catherine Coleman first Alma Conn second and Norma Rutherford third with carnations and a begonia. Mr. Hitz praised the posters and Mr Skillman received a gold knife from the trained athletes as a gift. The boys chorus performed with Gilbert Quinnsolo parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Hitz
Edna Moilasson
Catherine Roe
William Lilly
Stewart
Skillman
Catherine Coleman
Alma Conn
Norma Rutherford
Shirley-Genter Wedding in Garrett Indiana
Mr John James Shirley of Garrett Indiana and Miss Clara Helen Genter of Madison were married by Rev Charles Bilger at 5 am with only family present. Attendants were Victoria Genter and Albert Wolf. The couple enjoyed a wedding breakfast at their South East home before departing for a northern Indiana tour. They will reside in Garrett where the groom works in coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James Shirley
Garrett
Ind
Clara Helen Genter
Charles Bilger
St. Mary's Church
Victoria Genter
Albert Wolf
Madison
South East Street
Shirley
Indiana
Herald
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Local Properties
Louis Rivaud and wife transfer on west Main street to William C. Dawson and wife for $1800. Elizabeth D Wise to Others Edings city property for $550. Lt Rev Joseph Chartrand Bishop of Indianapolis to Drusilla Cravens on west Third street for $1800. John Huck and wife to Andy Selig a lot in east part of city for $40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Rivaud
William C. Dawson
West Main Street
Elizabeth D. Wise
E. Edings
Joseph Chartrand
Indianapolis
Drusilla Cravens
West Third Street
John Huck
Andy Selig
City
Independent New Salesman Trial Trip Quip
A Minneapolis Journal item notes a sharp exchange where a new salesman boasts about taking orders from a "po man" and the sales manager counters that he observed the claim during the trial trip. The brief exchange highlights workplace humor in a sales team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolia Journal
Special Equipment for Desert Railroad Testing
Locomotives and cars built for the French Sahuca railroad are specially designed to resist the force and cutting effect of sanggtarme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
Sahuca
Sanggtarme
British in New Try to Rescue Lost Gold
The Admiralty plans a fourth summer salvage of the Laurentic bullion lost in 1917 off Donegal. The Racer and Canadian drifter No 2 will search 120 feet deep for 10 to 15 million dollars in gold, facing corrosion and silt as divers endure long decompression times to reach the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
Ireland
Racer
Donegal
Peasants Drill The Railways As Free Trade Opens
An official Moscow decree imposes five year concentration camp sentences on travelers using railway locomotives and car platforms amid chaos sparked by Russia’s free trade in grain. Econo mile Life reports peasants flood rails like lava, filling passenger and freight trains and even riding roofs and bumpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Moscow
Economile Life
Airplane Newspaper Printing Trials Go Daily From Paris and London
Airplanes will leave Paris and London daily to print editions of an aerial newspaper in flight. Machines print in French from Paris and English from England, with wireless and complete press setups aboard. Parachuted batches will reach subscribers in Toulogne Rouen Amiens and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
England
Toulogne
Rouen
Amiens
Daily Mall
Texas Rangers Real Fighters of Lone Star Republic
The Texas Rangers emerged from early frontier needs as a semi military, ununiformed force serving as frontier defenders and later peace officers. From 1836 forward they fought Indians and Mexicans, adapted to quick combat and discipline, and shaped Texas security with leaders like John C. Hays and Ben McCulloch.
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Dallas
Ouf
Texas
Northwest Mounted Pottee
Canala
Cape
South Africa
Pennsylvania
Hay
Goliad
San Jacinto
Phevy
Tnc
John C. Hays
Ben McCulloch
John S. Ford
Taylor
Scott
Lone Wolfe
Little Bull
Rio Grande
Cortina
Sam Bass
Sutton-Taylor
Texas Rangers
Rangers
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Madison, Ind
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Delana, NL
Mrs. Oliver Roe
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N. Harper
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New York
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Auburn
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China
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University of
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Toassia Wall
Ratea
Mlooscow
Imine Goldman
Berkman
Haven K. Sherlock
Alexandria
Little Girl
Neysa McMetin
Plarding
Miss McMetn
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Lone Star State
W. P. Urbb
History Department
University of Texas
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Lone Star Republic
Stephen FP. Austin
Ranier Tore
Ringe
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Hinself
Sollier
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