Madison Local Notices Mixed With Real Estate Transfer
Real estate transfer from Morton and wife to Thomas A Fields for 64 acres in Hanover at 1800 dollars. Social notes include Mrs Alice Danner visiting in Madison, George McBride returning to Indianapolis, and relatives bringing Mrs Susanna Diederich’s remains. Also Butler College baseball loss to Hanover 8 to ?, and Edward Gallagher, grandson of A S Chapman, enlisting in the army at Denver at eighteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Dr. Morton
Thos. A. Fields
Hanover
Alice Danner
Louisville
Frank Schnaitzer
West Main Street
George McBride
Indianapolis
W. J. McBride
William M. Groves
Madison
Jefferson County
Ind
Lula M. Morgan
St. Magdeline
Ripley County
Jeffersonville
Butler College
Shockley
Wal
Butler
A. S. Chapman
Edward Gallagher
Denver
Colorado
Mr. Gallagher
Harriett Chapman
Jefferson County Dental Society Wins Indiana State Award
The Jefferson County Dental Society won the Loving City prize at the Indiana State Dental Association meeting in Indianapolis, scoring 285 points. It marks the first time Jefferson County has captured the award, underscoring Madison and Jefferson counties as leading professionals with top dentists in the state. Dr. G N Wyman returned from the meeting last night and other Madison dentists arrived today. remaining attendees are due on tonight's train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Dental Society
Indiana State Dental Association
Indianapolis
Jefferson County
Madison
Jefferson
G.N. Wyman
Explosion of Gasoline Stove Protects White Home
The gasoline stove at Mr. and Mrs. Alec White’s house exploded Tuesday evening when a burner was left on. Mrs. White was away, a girl on Mill street saw a wallhole flame, and neighbor John Lanham extinguished the blaze with water, preventing damage.
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Alec White
Relic Found After Pittsburgh Plant Explosion
Mr J C White showed The Herald a steel plate fragment six inches long and 1 3 16 inches wide with a large rivet, found about a mile from the Aetna Chemical Co. plant blast at Oakdale near Pittsburgh last Saturday. Sixty acres and one hundred seventy men were killed or injured. Walter White, son of Mr and Mrs J C White of Pittsburgh, located the metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. White
Herald Office
Aetna Chemical Co
Oakdale
Pittsburgh
Walter White
Funeral of Susanna Died erick at Lutheran Church
The funeral for Mrs. Susanna Died erick was held at 2 pm at the Lutheran Church with Rev. B. Arends officiating. The Lutheran choir sang hymns, and burial followed in Springdale cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward Kampe Otto Heuse Charles Schelke Conrad Heck William Dietz and Will Roth. The Railroad Administration proposed to President Wilson a 20 cent coal price reduction for the public citing railroad coal costs and mine profits. Nothing great was achieved without enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanna Diederick
Lutheran Church
B. Arends
Lutheran
Springdale Cemetery
Messrs
Edward Kampe
Otto Heuse
Charles Schelke
Conrad Heck
William Dietz
Will Roth
Railroad Administration
Wilson
Jefferson county men Leave for Columbus Barracks
Sixteen selectives from Jefferson county depart for Columbus Barracks to answer the nation's call. The train carried Leo Yunker as captain and John Wallace as first lieutenant with Dr. Hatch Dr. Turner and County Clerk Edw M Prewatt overseeing entrainment. Local men from Madison include Yunker Wallace Gibson Hunger Parker Hastings Cleck Christman Moore Nicklius Dunham Fancher Smith Keller Kessler Denton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Columbus Barracks
Columbus
Hatch
Turner
Edw. M. Prewatt
Foreal Selection Board
Leo Yunker
John Wallace
North Vernon
Jennings
Ripley
Cincinnati
Julian Keller
Madison
Indianapolis
Edward H. Gibson
Oscar Hunger
William FE. Parker
Henry Hastings
Ralph A. Cleck
Charles HE. Christman
Karl O. Moore
Willian E. Nicklius
Edward Dunham
Courtland Fancher
John Jesse Smitha
Daved
William HL. Kessler
Carl J. Denton
Matthews Johnson Announcement of Matthews Thompson Marriage
Announcement from Crawfordsville Ind reports the May 18 marriage of John S. Matthews younger son of Joseph St Matthews to Olive Thompson of Lafayette a Purdue graduate Beta Theta Pi member and former National Guardsman who will join the U S Forestry Service in California Lieut Vinton A Matthews brother is at Camp Dodge Iowa and awaiting orders The Herald extends best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
John S. Matthews
Joseph St. Matthews
Olive Thompson
Lafayette
Matthews
Purdue University
Beta Theta Pi
National Guards
U.S. Government Forestry Service
Montana
Idaho
Government Forestry Service
California
U.S. Naval Training School
Chicago
Forestry Department
Army
Navy
Vinton A. Matthews
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Herald
Mrs. Matthews
Pocahontas District Meeting Initiates Candidates in Indy
The Pocahontas Degree district meeting at K of P hall includes about 150 delegates from southern Indiana councils. The Degree Staff of Alfarata Council No. 5 will initiate a class of candidates this evening, with delegates Nana Diggs and Laura McKelvey among those arriving by train as guests of Juniata Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Alfarata Council No. 5
Indianapolis
Pocahontas
Nana Diggs
Muncie
Rev. H. G. Solomon Dies in North Vernon
Reverend H. G. Solomon formerly of Madison died at his North Vernon home yesterday at five p.m. A brief funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow at ten o'clock before burial in Hope Indiana. His widow is Mrs. Frances Jones, formerly of Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Solomon
North Vernon
Madison
Hope, Ind
Frances Jones
Local births and military news from Madison area
Births report several newborns including a son Richard Allen to the Wilsons and a daughter Doris Louise to the Kahns at Denny’s sanitarium. A number of residents receive travel updates and notices of births, weddings, and alumni events. Military updates include Argus Dean linked to the 159th Depot Brigade and officers visiting Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Allen
C. R. Wilson
The
Denny Sanitarium
Jesse Conway
West Madison
da Elizabeth
Doris Louise
Raymond Kahn
Denny's Sanitarium
Argus Dean
Marble Hill
159Th
Camp Taylor
Teachers Enjoy Picnic at Indian Cave
Eggleston school teachers gathered for a year end picnic on the green at Indian Cave. The group included Blanche Harrison Jennie Dillon Lenora Schwab Etta Hoffstadt Anna Bangarter Anna Sauer Ethel Calloway Harriett Renfro Allie Martin Florence Conway Mary Anger Mrs. Anna Sherlock Watson and Helen Holzhauer, the school stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eggleston School
Indian Cave
Blanche Harrison
Jennie Dillon
Lenora Schwab
Etta Hoffstadt
Anna Bangarter
Anna Sauer
Ethel Calloway
Harriett Renfro
Allie Martin
Florence Conway
Mary Anger
Anna Sherlock Watson
Helen Holzhauer
Death of Jesse Murphy at home near Bryantsburg
Jesse Murphy died at six oclock yesterday evening at his Bryantsburg home after pneumonia complications. Born November 16 1839 in Jefferson county he served in Co D 10th Indiana Cavalry during the Civil War. Survived by wife and two sons John and Clifford. Funeral Sunday at Hebron church at two oclock. There is no earthly hope for a man who is too lazy to acquire enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Murphy
Bryantsburg
Mr. Murphy
Jefferson County
Co. D. 10Th. Regiment
Indiana Cavalry
John
Clifford
Hebron Church
Cigarettes and Gum Sent to Jefferson County Troops
Leo J. Yunker writes from North Vernon on May 25 1918 thanking The Herald for funds donated by citizens to supply sixteen select men bound for Columbus Barracks with eight cartons of cigarettes a box of cigars and a box of chewing gum. The letter notes equal distribution and good spirits among the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Columbus Barracks
Joseph Smith
Herald Today
Leo Yunker
North Vernon
Herald Company
Madison
Leo J. Yunker
Prince Arthur, Connaught Cousin Arrives on Mission to Japan
Prince Arthur of Connaught, personal aide to King George, arrived at an Atlantic port en route to Japan on a special mission to the Emperor. He will be received by the President later today, as announced by the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prince Arthur
Connaught
King George
England
Atlantic
State Department
Japan
114 Wounded Americans Arrive for Rebuilding
Washington May 24 Surgeon General Gorgas announces the arrival of 114 American wounded in this country. They have been distributed at various points for reconstruction efforts and medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gorgas
German Regiments Shifted From Russia to Western Front
State Department dispatches report German regiments moved from Russia to the western front with some revolts. At Dvinsk a revolting division saw 50 shot and 1,000 imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Washington
State Department
Dvinsk
Seventh Grade Averages and Navy Nurse Sailing to France
General averages for eighth grade pupils listed by Prof Guy Pender show top students Anna Walker Rubie Mikesell Olive Mikesell and others across Hanover Lancaster and Madison townships. Mrs Shipman learns daughter Mary Nurse is heading to Camp Dix New Jersey before sailing for France. Government coal prices to the public may drop once Fuel and Railroad Administrations agree on higher railroad coal payments. Louisiana yesterday refused to ratify the national prohibition amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Pender
Hanover
Anna Walker
Lancaster
Rubie Mikesell
Olive Mikesell
Martha Phillips
Madison Township
Frederic Hertz
James H. Deuprez
W. H. Shipman
Ryker’s Ridge
Mary Shipman
Ft. Thomas
Camp Dix
New Jersey
The Madison Weekly Herald Home Town Subscription
A Montana reader from Helena sends $1 for a renewal of The Madison Weekly Herald in May 1918. The note includes a clipping praising the hometown paper and its role in keeping him posted on local life, with a patriotic tone about Montana versus Indiana and the comfort of familiar news from home.
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Helena
Mont
Madison Weekly Herald
Jefferson County
Montana
Indiana
Madison High School 1918 graduates receive diplomas at Trinity Church
Madison High School seniors of 1918 received diplomas in a full Trinity Church commencement with Miss Dorcas Willyard taking first prize of $30 and Miss Mildred Miles second prize of $15 among multiple graduates listed. The event featured a Trinity Orchestra, invocation by Dr. J. W. Turner, a class address by Judge Ralph B. Sollitt, diploma presentation by Prof. Homer Long, and benediction by Dr. Turner.
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Trinity Church
Madison High School
Trinity Orchestra
J. W. Turner
Ralph B. Sollitt
Bloomington
Homer Long
Custer
Dorcas Willyard
Mildred Miles
Ruth Donat
Edna Lanham
Matel Lanham
Turner
Fradenburgh Bride-to-Be in Cayuga Wedding Planned
Friends in Cayuga announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of Miss Florella Fradenburgh to Mr. Herman High. She is the eldest daughter of Rev J V Fradenburgh and wife once of this city where Dr Fradenburgh served as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florella Fradenburgh
Herman High
Cayuga
Canada
J. V. Fradenburgh
Fradenburgh
First Baptist Church
Obituary of Martha A Lawler 1837–1918
Martha A Lawler, eldest child of Bennett and Nancy Lawler, born June 23 1837 died May 14 1918 aged 80 10 21 united in marriage to Lawrence Clashman March 1 1855. They had eleven children, six predeceased, leaving three daughters Callie Wyne Mary Officer Flora Ramsey two sons Willard and Albert Clashman ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral conducted by Rev W C Marshall with pallbearers John B Lawler Asa Lawler Harold Clashman Hurley Clashman Samuel Clashman and Raymond Wyne.
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Martha A. Lawler
Bennett
Nancy Lawler
Lawrence Clashman
Callie G. Wyne
Mary Officer
Flora Ramsey
Willard
Albert Clashman
Presbyterian Church
Smyrna
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Wm. Diederich
John Diederich
Steve Foltz
Middlefork
Susanna Diederich
Madison Dentists
Susana Diederich
Ohio
Matthews Johnson
Pocahontas District
Hurley Ashby
George N. Ashby
E. B. Sheldon
Baltimore
George Stapp
St. Willyard
Bethlehem
Margie Hancock
Marjorie Stillhammer
Ruth Deputy
King’s Daughters Hospital
William HL. Davis
Graham Township
Emerson Lemen
William J. Davis
T. Fo Ryan
Bond
Stern
Eugene Sauer
Washington, D. C
Hoboken
Sauer
Fred V. Sauer
Cedar Cliff
Quartermaster's Department
Park Mull Company
Harry Child
Mulberry Street
George
Emperor
Louisiana
U. S
Mrs
Frank Schmith
H. S
Merritt Colgate Harper
Paul Edwin Fewell
Wilhelmenia Edith Furnish
Maude Mildred Miles
Francis Leroy Peck
Maydean Woodfill
Varience Tremmene Brett
Sarah Louise Heath
Ernestine Marie Miller
Mildred Lucile Grayson
Anna Marie Smith
Agnes Lillian Demaree
Marianna Schofield
Glenna L. Joyce
Myrtle Mary Bucknell
Clara Edna Lanham
Mabie Lanham
Pauline Virginia Ernst
Nellie E
High
Frank P. Vail
Springton
W. Va
Frank M. Booth
Kam Tucky
Wio-feren
Mo-feren
Pennavivantan
Sentanel Cemedies Company
Masonic Temple
Ohic
U.S
Stant
Madison Telephone Co
Rev
W. C. Marshall
Dupont
John B. Lawler
Asa Lawler
Harold Clashman
Hurley Clashman
Samuel Clashman
Raymond Wyne
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