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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
2
Madison Ind May 27 1920 notice lists Harald Company as publisher for weekly edition with yearly advance fee and address on Main Street.
Joseph Stockdale and Della Huff of Wentucky received a marriage license and were married by Rev. C W Maupin this afternoon. Mrs Ed G Davis and daughter Catherine left for Winall Pad to care for a sister, Mrs Ney sort, who is seriously ill.
The death of Mrs Salle Bader wife of Charles Bader occurred at 4 oclock yesterday at her home near Kent due to paralysis after a week illness. She was 90 years old a longtime resident of the Republican township and active in local church affairs. Survivors include two granddaughters and several nephews with funeral arrangements pending.
The board discussed selecting a new member to join the school trustees in June. The vote favored the candidate with unanimous approval, citing the interests of schools, parents, and broader civic participation.
At a meeting the city council appointed Mrs. M. R Sulzer and Mr. Charles S Dinler as directors to represent the school board. Per library law the circuit court judge selects three directors, the city council two, and the school board two. With these appointments the board is now complete.
Mr. George Distel and Miss Ana Dew, a popular Madison pair, were married Tuesday morning at 10 by Rev. Father Doyle in Little Rock Arkansas. Distel plays second base for the Little Rock Southern Association team. he is praised as a fine young man with many local friends sending congratulations and best wishes to the bride.
Thomas Bloom a well known young man from Madison died this morning at Worges Daughters hospital after two weeks of illness. He lived on West Second Street and was 19 years old. He worked at Page and Mills as a helper before illness. Survived by wife and several children, plus brothers Henry and George and sister Pauline with many friends mourning the loss. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
The article reports George Grey Barnard’s replica of the Lincoln statue, to be presented to Louisville. It notes expected display details at a theater site and mentions a ceremony with supporters, debating the project and the statue’s placement by Mr. and Mrs. Bernards, with local coverage by the Denaville Courier.
A chaotic, OCR noisy wedding notice reports Rev Dean Clark Hill and Mary E Danner wedding at a home in Madison. The article mentions attendees, vows performed by a Baptist minister, and references to local families and Civil War veteran Nelson Grace who died at his Poplar Street home. It notes his birth in Franklin, Pa, and burial plans at Haigh's chapel.
A garbled excerpt appears to quote a Kansas City Star item about a child and a protest. The text mentions a hare and a robot ark with unclear connections and includes a line about denial not fetching a path.
The readable fragments reference various names and phrases without coherent events. Notable terms include Pet a, Ghent, Sloan, Po te, and Copsey, with multiple garbled lines suggesting a collage of notes or ad hoc snippets rather than a single clear news item.
A father decides to halt his son’s wasteful spending by keeping a tight budget. The boy shows improved school interest and better marks, as the father emphasizes responsibility and accurate record keeping.
Mr 2 J Lynch arrived on last nights train from Louisville and this morning took charge as manager of the Quaker Maid store on east Main street. Lynch is a pleasant agreeable gentleman and will make a popular manager. He comes highly recommended and will prove a valuable addition to the social and business activities of the city.
Grand Exalted Ruler issues letter mobilizing Indiana Elks to back the Salvation Army home service appeal for funds. The drive runs between May and May in larger cities, with lodges urged to support the welfare work and aid in relief efforts nationwide.
Ambrose Leppert aged 51 died this morning. His remains will be shipped to his former home in Westport tomorrow morning by undertaker Schneider for burial.
A young girl on a bridge battles a massive brown trout using a delicate rod and improvised net. An admiring boy and a club sportsman observe, while the girl ultimately reels the fish and departs, leaving questions about her luck and skill lingering.
An old friend recalls a Whittier birthday anecdote. At a celebration Mrs. Hloustom West sang the ballad Robin Adair, and Whittier's dog Robin Adair reacted with delight licking her and then followed her everywhere. The dog even carried her traveling bag to the carriage.
A boy with keen ear for music used piano to vent emotions after a religious ceremony at age twelve. He returned elated, rushed to the piano, and pressed the loud pedal hard, creating a troubling impression of relief and turmoil. The Springfield Republican note hints at the challenge of winning against a tough pin?
Uncle Eben muses that a girl who hoards dolls and dishes and refuses to play will become the first woman to chair a meeting, foreseeing a leadership path contingent on her taking charge and organizing a new gathering.
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