Memorial notices and church services honor local veterans
Fragmented obituary style note details Mr and Mrs Harry Childs leaving at a distant town for several weeks rest. It reports a late Nebo o K Ciace war veteran and a chapel service at High's chapel with Rev Bo Ncend presiding and parishioners Clyde Grace Gilfed Grace Bert Grace and Jatin MooCamie listed among attendees.
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Nebo
Ciace
Tack Poece
Deom High
Watermont
Prlince
Clyde Grace
Gilfed Grace
Bert Grace
Jatin MooCamie
Rogers Mayes Couple Wed at Centenary Church
Mr Wieb Emerson Rogers and Miss Pearl Arden Mayes were married yesterday at Centenary Methodist Church in Albany by Rev. Mo A Farr. Rogers, son of Albert Rogers of Manville, recently served as a soldier and is a poet with works Soldier B and Hoosier Bus. The bride, from Crawford Court, taught mute and domestic science and now teaches at New Albany Business College. They will live in a newly prepared home in New Albany after a French Lick trip.
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Wieb
Emerson Rogers
Pearl Arden Mayes
Ceew A
Hedged In By Superstition A Tale Of Curses And Omens
A fragmented narrative describes superstition, ritual prohibitions, and fears of death tied to a tale about a journey through a perilous void. The text blends mythic elements with images of woodpeckers, streams, and trials faced by a traveler seeking safety from unseen dangers.
Half Hour Reading Challenge from Morley Advice
Lord Morley urges readers to dedicate a half hour daily to serious reading. He argues steady, extended effort yields yearly treasure, comparing Burke and Wordsworth to ancient works and urging translation access if needed.
Peace Treaty Ends Long Valley War Tale
In a postwar scene, Nell Cotter and Kitty Braddigan greet Braddigans and Cotters at a valley crossroads as armistice is declared. Jack Cotter saves lives and leads the crowd to pledge peace and mutual help, with a local vow to honor the ceasefire and reunite as friends.
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Ana Kitty Wars Gover
Jack
Treuns
Tod
Nellie Catter
Kitty Braddigan
Fin Cotter
Mr. Cotter
Tim
Jacok
Nell Cotter
Dack
Kitty
Witty
Jefferson County Man Elected Indiana Haymakers Leader
Herman Schiphorst and three others returned from Indianapolis after the twenty eighth annual convocation of the State Haymakers Association of Indiana. Schiphorst was elected Vice State Chief Haymaker and will be elevated next year to State Chief Haymaker, the highest state office, winning by a large margin and the first from Jefferson County. Over fifteen thousand Haymakers exist in Indiana, with next year’s meeting set for South Bend on May 22.
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Messrs
Herman Schiphorst
William J. Schmidt
Clarence FF. Hoffman
Charles Norris
Indianapolis
Sciphorst
Jefferson County
Indiana
South Bend
Madison High School Commencement At Grand Opera House
The sixty sixth Madison High annual commencement was held at the Grand Opera House. The program featured Klein's Orchestra, Rev J C Black, Rev David M Edwards of Earlham College, E O Muncie presenting prizes, and diplomas awarded by E O Benediction Rev M L Guthneck. The crowd praised the graduates and superintendent E O Muncie for the well orchestrated evening.
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Madison High School
Grand Opera Tluse
Meimifest
Macisea
BE. O. Munce
Hin
Klein
J.C. Black
David M. Edwards
Earlham College
Custer
Muncie
M.L. Guthneck
Madison visitors and departures from Indianapolis trip
Madison reports a flurry of travel as residents visit Indianapolis and Cincinnati for medical, family, and lodge events. Notables include Mrs. George B. Stutsman and Mrs. John King visiting relatives, Miss McLaughlin seeking eye surgery, and Odd Fellows leaders Boo F. Donnelly, Walter Mundt, and Oscar Hamel returning from Grand Lodge in Indianapolis.
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John €. Finch
Heyworth
Mr. Finch
Indianapolis
Ed Menges
Queen
Mrs Sylvia Sample Firth Dies in Indiana Hospital
Mrs Sylvia Sample Firth died at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. She was 41 or 42, born in Brooksburg, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Samples. Survived by husband James Firth and three children Graham Stella and Jack, plus her parents and siblings. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Brooksburg Methodist Church community.
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Brooksburg
James Howurth
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Fatelock
Birth
Sylvia Sample
Mro
Charles Bo Samples
Mio
Pirth
Te Osisters
Prank Reed
Sositverland County
Andy Sheets
Louisville
Prank Sample
Knox Peace Resolution Clears House
The House passed the Knox peace resolution this afternoon and sent it to President Wilson. A veto is anticipated, with only a slim chance of passage over a veto.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Carriers' Revolving Fund Proposal Accepted by ICC
Washington May 21 The proposal to use 125 million dollars of the 300 million revolving fund provided by Congress to aid carriers may be made available for buying needed equipment including locomotives and cars has been accepted by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Death of Mrs Robert Jackman in Salt Lake City
Madison friends report the death of Mrs. Robert Jackman last Saturday in Salt Lake City Utah where she died at a daughter's home. The remains were transported to Wichita Kansas for burial beside her husband. She was born in Madison a daughter of the late Joseph G Marshall a prominent Madison lawyer and citizen. Her husband once served as Jefferson county treasurer. She was a Presbyterian and survived by three sons two daughters and a sister Miss Mott Marshall the last Marshall family member.
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Madison
Robert Jackman
Salt Lake City
Utah
Wichita
Kansas
Joseph G. Marshall
Jefferson County
Presbyterian Church
City
Jackman
Miss Mott Marshall
Marshall
Maury McNutt
Indianapolis
Charles A
Bernard Korbly
Charles A. Korbly
Senator Johnson to Lead GOP Bid in Chicago
New York reports Senator Johnson will direct his own challenge for the Republican nomination in Chicago. He is likely to be the sole active candidate on the ground.
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Will
Chicago
New York
Johnson
Legal restrictions on railroads lifted nationwide
Washington May 24 reports that rail traffic restrictions were removed across the country. Officials indicate normal service resumes as authorities lift traffic controls and restore freight and passenger movement nationwide.
United States Planned for War With Germany
Senate testimony by Jury Daniels revealed that the United States had contemplated entering World War I against Germany. He stated officials planned for war with all nations that engaged in hostile actions but declined to discuss specifics. The remarks emphasized prior prep and the nation’s readiness at the time.
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Germany
Daniels
Washington
Senate
Boca
Mrs Charlotte Hinds dies suddenly at granddaughter's home
Mrs Charlotte Hinds died suddenly this morning at her granddaughter Mrs Albert Hreutenbach's home on North West Street after a brief illness. She was born in Switzerland and would have been 70. Survived by one son Denes Hinds and several brothers and sisters. The article notes her long-time Madison life and church membership.
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Charlotte Hinds
Albert Hreutenbach
North West Street
Mel Toads
William Tises
Switzerland
Madison
Grace Church
Mir Denes Hinds
Sugar Situation and Speculator Drive Highlight May Day News
New York reports show sugar prices hitting new wholesale records while clothing and goods prices ease nationwide. Analysts say the next major push will target sugar speculators as momentum shifts. Washington notes unconfirmed reports on South China government collapse, with the State Department cautious on the outcome.
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New York
Washington
South China
Chinese Legation
State Department
Jefferson County Campaign Aims for High Jersey cattle
Jefferson County plans a Better Sire Better Stock program with County Agent Doddridge and Baltzer seeking to add four to five hundred Jersey cows. Prominent breeder Frank Ferguson supports nearby neighbors with high quality sires. Dairy interest groups push for improved breeding through exchange of stock and sire use to raise herd standards locally.
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Jefferson County
Battle Mills
Purdue Univer
Horcourt
Delacal 5 Co
Dodds
Baltver
Weeks App
Doddridge
Bringan Cs
Sciyma
Frank Ferguson
Bai
Dryden Dros
Balizer
County Farm Bureau
Baltzer
Peach County
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Lord Morley
Lizzie M. Peabody
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George B. Stutsman
Albert Sheets
Cincinnati
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Wirt
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Fillmore Street
John King
John (. King
North Woalhu Street
Walter Mundt
Monroe Lodge
Oscar Hanmel
Madison Lodge
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Prewatt
William Raymond Adams
Ote
Wilher Tone Craigmyle
Robert Scott
Maud Gibson
Ev. CW. Maupin
Charles Klipbake
Ann
Martech
East Second Street
Jy Ite Martech
Edward Zeerders
Masters Friedleyv
William Rou
Dofton
Bodeapelis
Kate McLaughlin
Louise
Boarbara Doolittle
Coviert
Dayton
Ohio
Miss McLaughlin
Joseph Farley
Mrs. Farley
Third and
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United States
Mary McNutt
Hetter St
Tore Hs
Joseph T
Oneal
Loaufter
William St, N.Y
Frank Charlton
Cable Bait
Jefferson Cross
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Red Cross
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