Madison Herald Briefs November 3 1917
Mr Colin C Taylor from Wirt road returns home by last night’s train after summer in Canada Mrs O V Bell and son Robert visit then depart for Dayton Ohio Dr J W Milligan Cragmont to speak at Indiana Society of Mental Hygiene conference in Indianapolis Dec 13 John Peters Shelby township sells 200 pound calf at 13 cents per pound for 26 The Camp Taylor smoke fund box at Rogers' drug store yields enough to mail 200 cigarettes to the boys Ephraim Mount dies in Kansas City aged 66 survived by widow six children and siblings from Madison and New Washington noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin C. Taylor
Wirt Road
Canada
O. V. Bell
Robert
Dayton
Ohio
S. J. Carlisle
J. W. Milligan
Cragmont
Indiana Society of Mental Hygiene
Indianapolis
John Peters
Shelby Township
Camp Taylor
Rogers’ Drug Store
Ephriam Mount
Old Mount
Salud Township
Kansas City
I. B. Mount
Madison
Agnes Cox
Alice Dickey
Sarah Giltner
New Washington
New Washington Courier
Death in Fort Wayne Claims Jeannette Flynn at Twenty
Relatives in this city learned of the death of Jeannette Flynn aged 20 at Fort Wayne last night. She was the daughter of Mr. Thomas Flynn and Dora Greasling Flynn. The girl had been at the Fort Wayne institute since she was three after the death of her mother. The remains will likely be brought to this city by morning train for burial.
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Ft. Wayne
Jeannette Flynn
Thomas Flynn
Dora Greasling Flynn
Death of James Clapp Near Bethel
James Clapp aged 34 died yesterday afternoon at his father J W Clapp's home near Bethel Saluda township from diabetes. He had been in the west for several years and returned home just the day before passing. The funeral will be held at Bethel church at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Clapp
J. W. Clapp
Bethel
Saluda Township
Bethel Church
Chancellor Hertling named successor in Germany
Chancellor candidate Count George von Hertling is named as successor to Imperial German Chancellor Micheus. The text also laments pacifism's link to riots and notes freedom of speech does not grant privilege to trash talk.
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George von Hertling
Michecus
Unfortunate mistake clarifies Missouri death report
A transmission error caused a false report that Rev. Thomas Rogers was dead. James M. Rogers, a Missouri resident, died last Tuesday and prompted a telegram to Rev. Rogers. The Rogers brothers are traveling to attend the funeral near Monroe Church, with services at Hebron cemetery.
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Thomas Rogers
Missouri
James M. Rogers
Big Creek
Res Rogers
Rogers
Reece Rogers
Kev. Rogers
Kev Thomas Rogers
Monroe Church
Monroe Township
Hebron
Mexander
Dupont
Vail
Harrison Furgeson Injured Falling From Barn
Prominent Ryker's Ridge farmer Harrison Furgeson suffered serious injuries after falling from a barn hay chute while descending. He was rushed by Schneider's ambulance to King's Daughters Hospital with suspected broken arms and possible internal injuries. Latest report says he is resting, with hope for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrison Furgeson
Ryker’s Ridge
Furgeson
Schneider
Mr. Furgeson
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Private Clarence Layton Involves Local Flight From Camp
Private Clarence Layton arrived in this city last Tuesday and went to his home. He complained of numb nerves and appeared unsettled, then left for Camp Taylor soon after. Authorities were telegraphed and the Chief of Police pursued him, taking him to Camp Taylor this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Layton
Camp Taylor
Polee Jenkins
Layton
Death of Mrs. Anna Bright in Wirt at 71
Mrs. Anna Bright died Sunday at 3 o'clock at her Wirt home after a paralysis stroke Saturday evening. A longtime community resident and church worker, she was 71 and popular for her cordiality. Her husband is dead. she leaves two brothers, Judge Hiram Francisco of this city and George Francisco of Baltimore.
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Anna Bright
Wirt
Hiram Francisco
George Francisco
Baltimore
Local Notes From Madison and Nearby On November 5
Madison brief items report Clara Bear taking the after noon train to Memphis. Mrs Brooke McTyre returns from Jeffersonville visit. Isaac Wright and Sarah Danforth obtain a Columbus marriage license. William Soisson funeral held on West Main Street with burial at Springdale. Elizabeth Sanders and another died near Cravenant with remains sent to New Albany. Thomas McGregor returns from wedding trip east and stays with Genevieve Foster. Bromley arrested for public intoxication. $1 fine in Squire Stuart’s court. Solomon Bear’s estate inventory filed and approved. Miss Jeannette Flynn funeral held at Port Wayne with burial in Springdale. Thaw Montgomery, editor of the New Albany Trine, visits Madison. Leon Nealageda James W. Polrington consent to aviation section enlistment, awaiting transfer to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Sauer
Indianapolis
Isaac Wright
Sarah Jane Danforth
Columbus
Joseph Matthews
Bluffton
Muartehlynn
William Soisson
West Main Street
Springdile Cemetery
Elizabeth Sanders
Cravenant
New Albany
Haigh
Thomas McGregor
Genevieve Foster
East Main Street
Strong
Alexander
Willnun Bromley
Squire Stuart
Solomon Bear
Harry Lemen
Jeannette Flynn
Port Wayne
Barnard
Springdale
Thaw Wolterson Montgomery
New Albany Trine
Visitetus Brother
Harvey Montgsbery
Tent
Montvotery
Herald
Ollie Teiay
Leon Nealageda
James W. Polrington
Rusnag Sun, Ltd
Corporal Thompson
In- Hapapolis
Sittatl Corps
Awil
Assistant to Gen Biss Appointed U S Army Staff Chief
Major John Riddle recently returned to the United States to become Assistant Chief of Staff of the American army by appointment of Secretary of War Baker. He brings extensive war service with Gen Pershing in France and will aid Gen Biddle in a role the article describes as highly valuable. The piece also notes the funeral of John Wymond Barton from north Jefferson street to Springdale cemetery with pallbearers Harry Nichols Harry Semen Charles H Rousch Justice Lowe Clifford Hans and John Buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wymond Bartron
North
Jefferson Street
Bural
Springdale
Messrs
Harry Nichols
Harry Semen
Charles H. Rousch
Justice Lowe
Clifford Hans
John Buck
Land transfer notice in Simyrna township
Harry A. Underwood conveys 29 acres to Herbert Spry and wife in Simyrna township for $1,000. Parcel details indicate a straightforward transfer of real property between private parties with no stated encumbrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Underwood
Herbert Spry
Simyrna
Wedding Bells for George E Martch and Mary Flynn at St Marys
At five this morning George E Martch and Mary Flynn were joined in holy matrimony at St Marys Church with Rev Charles Bilger officiating. The ceremony featured a solo by Joseph Hertz and an organ accompaniment by Mrs Frank Kasper. The bride wore shell charmeuse with a veil and bouquet. Afterward a breakfast was held at the Flynn home before the couple departed for Cincinnati and Wheeling on a wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Martch
Mary Flynn
St. Mary's Church
Charles Bilger
Joseph Hertz
Frank Kasper
Kate Martch
Ferdinand Rahe
Margaret Flynn
Reuben Flynn
Cincinnati
George Martch
Belknap Hardware Co
Louisville
Madison
Flynn-McClure Lory Nuptials Celebrate Vows at St Marys
Lieut Frederck Flynn and Miss dune Mc Clure Lory announced their marriage this morning at St Marys Church. The couple will depart for Camp Taylor tomorrow after a short visit, with Mrs Flynn remaining in the city until she can join her husband. The Herald and friends extend best wishes for happiness.
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Marteh-Flynn
Frederck Flynn
Dune McClure Lory
St. Mary’s Church
Lury
Floyd Eaglin
Flynn
Lieut
Camp Taylor
Pretty surprise wedding at Rev Barnard home
Mr Floyd Eaglin and Miss Sarah Elizabeth Lory wed in secret ceremony at 7:30 last evening with friends greeted by a rice shower and a music adorned carriage. Eaglin works with his father Tobe Eaglin in Jefferson street barber trade. bride is daughter of Mrs L W Lory and well connected in city circles. Typhoid remains Indiana’s top disease in September per state Board of Health report.
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J. H. Barnard
Floyd Eaglin
Sarah Elizabeth Lory
John Frederick Eckert
Bertha Eaglin
Eaglin
Tobe Eaglin
Jefferson Street
L. W. Lory
Herald
Madison Sews 1700 Bed Sack Workers in One Day
In Madison on November 6 a count found 1,700 women sewing bed sacks. The day included multiple personal notices: Mr. and Mrs. Tennis returning from Pittsburgh, Clarence Scott visiting relatives, Prof. and Mrs. Long in town, and travels and funerals for Hill, Klaphake, Larimore, and LeRoy Graham. May Metzger died in Indianapolis. funeral planned for East Park Methodist Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m.
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Homer Long
Indianapolis
W. L. Hill
Brook
Ind
Reece Hill
Charles Klaphake
Cincinnati
Marth- Flynn
Emmet Larimore
Hanover
May
Howard M. Metzger
John M. Gray
North
Tuxedo Street
East Park Methodist Church
Oil Drilling Plans by Holland and Babcock in Jefferson County
Oklahoma's Mr. Madison P. Holland and Mr. Tra A. Babcock have spent eighteen months surveying Jefferson County for oil and gas sites. They leased 23,000 acres, intend to drill the first well on Judge Francisco's farm near Wirt in section 31, with a 154 inch casing and an 80 foot derrick.
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Madison P. Holland
Oklahoma
Tra A. Babcock
Vevay
Jefferson County
Judge Francisco
Wirt
Madison Woman Credits Doan's Kidney Pills For Relief
Mrs Effie Hall of 708 N Mulberry Madison reports severe backaches dizziness and kidney trouble eased by Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Rogers drug store. She says she keeps them on hand and uses them at onset of trouble with reliable relief. Advance payment ad from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Madison
Effie Hall
N. Mulberry Street
Duan
Rogers
Doan
Fires Roar at Patterson New Jersey Rescue Mission
Eighteen bodies were recovered from the Salvation Army Rescue Mission ruins in Patterson New Jersey after an early morning fire. Ten people are missing and ten were hospitalized, as investigators search for the remaining victims.
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Salvation Army Rescue Mission
Patterson
N. J
War Talked by Uncle Dan Series Preview
Six articles led by War Talked by Uncle Dan by Howard H. Grose president of the Universal Military Training League outline why mandatory military training benefits the nation and individuals. The set promises graphic arguments and reader interest.
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Uncle Dan
Howard H. Grose
Universal Military Training League
War Talks By Uncle Dan on Universal Military Training
Fifteen year old Billie eager for war talk. Uncle Dan argues for permanent universal military training and large allied aid. He says trained men in farms and industries could have deterred German aggression, with camps for the draft filling by younger volunteers as needed. Mother Mia Graham approves, and Billie invites friend Jimmie Collings to join the next discussion Take The Herald.
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Billie
Dan
Bille
Uncle Dan
Township
Joneses
Greggs
Grandma Jones
Judge Brownell
Tie
St. Germany
Germany
Kkalser
United States
Mia. Graham
Brother Dan
America
Jimmie Collings
Carly
Jimmie
Mrs Louanna Hammel Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Louanna Hammel widow of Alvarado Hammel died at 7 p m Saturday at the home of Cavallo Adams on Brooksburg road after years with cancer and blindness. She was 70 years old born in Dearborn County Indiana and lived here except for brief stays at Hope and Indianapolis where her husband died six years ago. Survived by two sons Rev Frank Hammel of Vevay and Arthur Hammel of Harvey Ind. Funeral held at 2 p m yesterday from Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church with Rev Hughes officiating. Pallbearers included Harvey Hammel William Toombs Edward Adams Charles Blasdel Karl Blasdel and Quincey Blasdel.
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Louanna Hammel
Alvarado Hammel
Cavallo Adams
Brooksburg Road
Hammel
Dearborn County
Indiana
Hope
Indianapolis
Adams
South Street Baptist Church
Frank Hammel
Vevay
Arthur Hammel
Harvey
Methodist
Pleasant Ridge
Hughes
Mesors
Harvey Hammel
William Toombs
Edward Adams
Charles Blasdel
Karl Blasdel
Quincey Blasdel
City Meat Market Expands Into Adjoining Building
Mr. Gus Yunker proprietor of City Meat Market is remodeling the adjoining building. Carpenters and masons remove the partition wall and add pillars to unite the stores. Fixtures will carry a full line of groceries and the current meat and game room will remain for meat handling.
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Gus Yunker
City Meat Market
Signing of pledge cards shows township support in crisis
In the pledge card drive the towns report Madison 1043 Shelby 21 Republican 104 Milton 79 Lancaster 12 Graham 10 Hanover 35 Saluda 2. The campaign continues this week urging signers to unite women in saving our food supply and backing the Federal Government in this crisis.
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Madison
Shelby
Republican
Milton
Lancaster
Graham
Hanover
Saluda
Rev. Charles E. Little Resigns Pastoral Post at 72
Rev. Charles E. Little of Little Wabash Indiana resigns as pastor after forty five years of service due to age. He served as moderator of the National Presbyterian Church and solemnized 1534 marriages while officiating at 1535 funerals in Little Wabash plus 54 other years of ministry.
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Wabash
Ind
Charles E. Little
National Presbytery Organization
Presbyterian Church
Court News: Circuit Court Recessed Due to Election Day
Circuit Court did not meet today as election day takes precedence. The current term ends Saturday after six weeks appropriated time, with next session planned for January. The Switzerland Circuit Court will convene this month.
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Circuit Court
Switzerland Circuit Court
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Harrison Forgeson
Private Clarence Layton
Chief Jenkins
Mrs. Anna Bright
Clara Bear
Memphis, Tenn
Brooke McTyre
Jeffersonville
Richard White
Charles B. Melish
Gen Biss
U. S. Amy General Staff
Flynn-Lory
Eaglin-Lory
Estate Board of Health
M. F. Tennis
Pittsburgh
Clarence Scott
Nee Nichols
Joseph Nichols
Mrs. Louanna Hammel
Maina Street
Chase
Wabash, Ind
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