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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1913
Page
7
A crowded column records weddings and births including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hus. Phillip N. Keatrer and At. Craig wed—details show a fine girl. Visitors travel through Ohio, Texas, Indiana and Kentucky as pensions board members are announced and local families welcome newborns.
County Auditor Taff appointed Robert Manville of Madison city to fill the unexpired term of the late Captain Charles H. Supplee as Madison township trustee. Manville will serve about 14 months and is praised as well qualified, popular, and respected by residents.
Charles A. Barclay editor of the Milton News becomes Deputy Internal Revenue Collector for Kentucky's Sixth District succeeding Newton G. Dennison. He will assume duties on Saturday November 1 and is praised for his party work and public service.
Teresa Wehric Horuff and Nicholas Horuff observed fifty years of marriage with a High Mass at St. Marys Church. Rev Father Bratdt blessed them, Father Bauer officiated, and The Horuff family led a procession to Mendelssohn music. A noon family dinner followed amid golden chrysanthemum decor and floral displays.
Miss Alice Craig youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs J Frank Craig married Dr Philip N Kestner son of Mr and Mrs H D Kestner at noon in the bride’s Hanover suburban home. Dr J S Hawk performed the ceremony with immediate family present. The couple will reside in Madison after a wedding breakfast and a trip to Chicago.
Citizens of Kokomo memorialize author Virginia Sharpe Patterson, creator of Dickey Downy, praising her conservation work and noting plans to name a park in her honor after her recent death. Milwaukee announces a new hotel project valued at five million dollars.
Mary E. Logan heirs transfer 1024 acres in Saluda township to Harriett A. Bruce for private consideration. Carl Paugh and wife transfer 5014 acres in Shelby township to Glen Shaw for 400 dollars. Oscar C. Bear and wife transfer 125 acres in Milton township to Lowry H. Bear for 1300 dollars.
In Madison on October 30 Miss Mayme Canary of North Vernon visits Miss Mayme Kennison. Mrs. George J. Meschede of Louisville visits her brother Henry Bersch. Agna Hubrich of Louisville visits Mr and Mrs Henry Schanauer. O P Hallgarth of Switzerland County travels to Farmer City Ill to see his ill son. W A Watson completes heating plant work at Hanover College and returns to Greensburg. Carl Jackson returns to Detroit after a visit, employed by Gimmer Auto Mfg. Mrs T J Meuser returns to Paoli Kansas after weeks with her parents Emil Schuman on Kent road. Cornelius Deweese noted as collector at Carrollton. son of J S Deweese, formerly of Hunter’s Bottom Ky. Madison friends extend congratulations. Elmer Frost and family depart for Ashland Kentucky to occupy a new home Frost built. he secures a good position there.
Divorce action filed by Catherine Mullican against Edson Mullican with temporary $100 support and $1,000 alimony sought. Guardian sought for William H. Douglas declared of unsound mind. Estate of William Weber’s stock sale ordered. Lafayette Rayburo v Charles Brenner set for trial. lawyers listed. Court resumes after recess. Dahlem fined $50 plus costs for selling liquor without license. Scheser pleads guilty to grand larceny. sentence suspended on good behavior. Judge Francisco shows clemency for this and related cases.
In memory of our dear mother Rosena Wettrick who died Oct 30 1912. October brings sorrow as we recall our loss one year ago. Her loving heart is at rest God took her home. Missed by her children The Family. India produced 35291000000000 pounds of rice this season.
Miss Bessie Hoagland died from typhoid fever in Chicago at the Francie Willard Hospital. The remains will ship to Madison for burial arriving tomorrow at noon, with funeral planned Saturday at the residence of her uncle Charles C. Ames in West Madison and interment in Springdale cemetery. She was the only daughter of the late John Hoagland with one surviving brother Guy Hoagland and was a Madison High School graduate.
Mrs Bert Acton formerly Gertrude Garrity of Madison died in Cincinnati at 3 AM after a long illness. Survived by husband Wilbur a son her widowed mother and several brothers and sisters. Birth, life, and local ties noted. Husband formerly with Western Union Telegraph Co. Bereaved circle in Madison keenly grieves.
Miss Rose C Heilmann wed Mr Cecil A Lane in Santa Barbara California the ceremony occurred Monday Oct 20 The groom serves as a chef at a major Santa Barbara hotel and the couple will reside there The bride daughter of the late Gregory and Margaret Heilmann grew up in Madison and is remembered fondly by friends seeking good wishes for the couple
Sorrowing friends gathered this afternoon for the funeral of Mrs. Henry Pecar at the home of her father Thomas Lockard on West Madison. Rev. Hartley conducted services at two o clock and burial followed in Springdale cemetery. Six girl friends served as pallbearers: Edna Housefield Bessie Reidel Neta Benson May Collins Myrtle Courtney Loretta Wykof.
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