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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1920

Page

3

Court actions set for January term in Graham township

In Elisen McCurry v Fel x Monroe et al, title to land in Graham township was granted. Numerous trials scheduled for January term include guardianship hearing for Susan Vincent and multiple divorce, replevin, and estate matters with attorneys Sulzer Bear Mouser Lemen and others representing plaintiffs and defendants.

Elisen McCurry Fel x Monroe Certaineng Tee Graham Lownship H. J. Zearing Dennis Vincent Susan Vincent Suizer & Bear B. F. Mouser Bear Clain Ralph Pratt Susan Pratt BP. E. Bear Plant S. Sulzer & Bear Mary Schreiber Edward J. Schreiber Poe Bear Leland Sulzer & Bear B. FL Mouser Mahala Hudson William Hudson Switzerland County Etherington Wolf Vs. Lyon Milton Township P. E. Bear John MecGregor John Smith Spencer Curtis Marshall Byron Ale Ale North Vernon George Demaree Demaree Eliza Kuyper Louis Kuyper

Neutrality of Minor Leagues in Baseball War

The leaders of three Class AA leagues declared minor leagues neutral in the major league baseball war. They said majors must settle their dispute before minors adopt any new agreement, a stance stated by American Association President Hickey as executives from the two factions met in Chicago.

Kansas City Chicago Hickey American Association

Germany Won’t Press Admittance to League of Nations

Paris reports Germany will not seek admission at the Geneva conference starting November 11. Berlin prefers awaiting President-elect Harding’s plan for a new association of nations, citing fear of rejection and a goal of closer U.S. cooperation. Sweden backs immediate German entry with Lloyd George’s support.

Paris Germany League of Nations Geneva Harding United States Association of Nations Sweden Lloyd George France

Indiana Quail Season Opens November Ten

The kihing quail open season in Indiana runs November 10 to December 20. Indiana residents pay $1 for a license while non residents pay $15.50. The holder may carry out of state any game killed, limited to forty five birds in three days. Last season quail were nearly extinct but sportsmen report rapid multiplication and several areas with sizeable numbers.

Indiana

Bodies of 550 U S Dead Will Remain In England

Secretary Baker announced that about 550 American soldiers who died in England will have their remains interred in a permanent cemetery near London under American control. Other American dead in Great Britain have been returned to the United States.

Washington England Baker London Great Britain United States War Department

Guardian Appointed for Mary Lanier Graham Estate

The Madison Trust Company reports as guardian of Mary Lanier Graham of San Diego California. Helena W Hurley is adjudged unsound mind and incapable of estate management in Circuit Court. S J Bear appointed guardian to sell some real estate with Sulzer and Bear as attorneys. Everett Bartron traveled from Little Rock Arkansas to Madison and returned to Indianapolis. Mrs George Frechtling and daughter Mary Elizabeth visit with Mrs L W Lory at Colonial Inn and return to Frankfort Kentucky.

Madison Trust Company Mary Lanier Graham San Diego California Helena W. Hurley S. J. Bear Everett Bartron Robert Little Rock Arkansas Madison Indianapolis George Frechtling Mary Elizabeth Frankfort

Floodgate opened by court decision on whisky stock

The Supreme Court ruling on whisky held in storage could unleash a flood of fifty million gallons from bonded warehouses. Certificates of warehouse holdings and ownership may be impacted as the court suggested whisky owned for personal use can be withdrawn by the owner. Uncertainty remains over cross state movement.

Washington Supreme Court New York

Venire in Trial of Woman Accused of Murder

Seven women and 28 men compose the venire for the jury to try Mrs. Louise Peete in Judge Willis' superior court. She is charged with the murder of Jacob Denton.

Los Angeles Louise Peete Jacob Denton Willis

Red Cross Dues Collection Described By Letter Writer

A reader explains Red Cross fund collection at a street crossing. The author emphasizes that collectors are gathering annual dues from citizens not begging or soliciting, portraying the Red Cross work as humanitarian and essential, a duty and privilege to support. William Edward Ryker.

Red Cross Red Cross Association William Edward Ryker

Truck Driver Killed as Train Hits Crossing near Butlerville

North Vernon November 8 J W Joyner state highway employee killed when his truck was struck by a B and O passenger train at a crossing. John Roscoe loading stone near the crossing suffered a broken leg. Joyner formerly lived at Seymour. Miss Grace Smith rode the morning train to Columbus to visit friends.

North Vernon J. W. Joyner State Highway Commission Butlerville Here John Roscoe Joyner Seymour Grace Smith Columbus Viit Friends

Password for Homecoming of Chairman Hays

Sullivan Indiana hosts a homecoming for Republican National Chairman Will Hays as neighbors and party delegations from Hoosier cities join in honoring his boyhood roots and wartime political leadership.

Sullivan Ind Bill Will Hays Hays Hoosier

United States Declines Participation in Black Sea Blockade

Secretary Colby announces Washington will not join the blockade of Black Sea ports against Soviet Russia. He states no cause to participate as the United States is not at war with the Russians.

Washington United States England France Black Sea Soviet Russia Colby America

U. S. Baby Crop Seems Best In History

A government report shows a historically low infant mortality rate across large cities and states. Houston leads among large cities for best birth outcomes while El Paso records the worst in its category. Berkeley and Brookline highlight notable regional figures in birth trends.

Buffalo Kansas City Ted Ness York Elty St. Louis Tes San Francisco Minneapolis Seattle EL Paso Barlington

Taxpayer Count Reveals U S Income Returns Volume

Government figures show nearly 6 million firms and individuals helped by income taxes this year with about 8 million taxpayers having paid in full. 850,000 corporations filed returns, 65,000 paid in full, and 4.9 million people paid on incomes of 5,000 dollars or less. 700,000 returns covered incomes above that level.

Bureau of Internal Revenue Orma

Harding Goes Fishing 10 Cattle for Tarpon

President-elect Harding fished in Point Isabel Texas the town turned out to watch the party sail. Children showered flowers while pigs and burros roamed the streets during the celebration. Harding planned to sail a United Fruit steamer from New Orleans for Panama on November 18 and land at Norfolk on December 4.

Point Isabel Texas Harding United Fruit New Orleans Panama Norfolk

Raids by Airplanes and Troops Strike Bantry District

British authorities conducted wide scale raids in the Bantry area. Airplanes and troops targeted munition caches, with over a dozen arrests and large quantities of ammunition seized. The stores were hidden under haystacks.

Dublin Bantry

Hunting trip for Taggart Cox heads to Alabama from Indianapolis

Hon Thomas Taggart of Indianapolis and Governor James M Cox of Ohio plan a hunting expedition in Alabama departing from Indianapolis Wednesday night. Taggart called Riverview kennels owner Charles Crozier to supply two hunting dogs, Riverview Nick and Jim Dandy, renowned pointers for the trip. Cox and Taggart, who campaigned together, seek rest and recreation on the excursion.

Thomas Taggart Indianapolis French Lick James M. Cox Ohio Alabama Taggart Charles Crozier Riverview Kennels Crozier Riverview Nick Jim Dandy Cox Mr. Taggart

Coal shortage threatens Madison gas supply. shipments awaited

The Madison Light and Fuel Company faces an acute coal shortage and warns that without a shipment arriving tomorrow, Madison will have no gas after tomorrow night. The Madison Electric Light Company has coal to last two weeks, but officials urge prompt deliveries to avert a public utility crisis.

Madison Madison Light & Fuel Company Madison Electric Light Company

Real estate transfers filed with Recorder Watson today

Transfers include Otis M. Adams and wife selling a Republican township farm to Oscar M. Hammel for 1. Peter Metzer and wife sell West Madison property for 700 to David and wife. Wayne International Building and Loan to William A. Carpenter a Smyrna township farm for 2200. Evan and Florence Sheets sell Monroe township farm to Harrison and Susan Ferguson for 1900. Mrs. Peter Metzger to return from Louisville after niece Hazel Perkins wed Mr. Paul Powell yesterday. Mrs. Metzger will be joined by sister Mrs. John Clark for a short visit. Stirrups were unknown to the ancients.

Fred Watson Otis M. Adams Oscar M. Hammel Republican Township Peter Metzer David Moore West Madison Wayne International Building and Loan Association William A. Carpenter Smyrna Evan Sheets Florence B. Sheets Harrison Susan Ferguson Monroe Township Peter Metzger Louisville Hazel Perkins Paul Powell Metzger John Clark

Captain William Howard obituary in Jeffersonville veteran and official

Captain William Howard of Jeffersonville a Civil War veteran and longtime city official died at his home last night. He served as a captain in the 54th Indiana Infantry and held posts as head carpenter and inspector at the government depot. Survived by two daughters Fannie Belle Dehoney of Chicago and Luciida Eo Howard of Jeffersonville. He once ran a bus line between New Albany and Jeffersonville and was town marshal from 1867 to 187?

Jeffersonvile Nevenmilee William Broward Jeffersonville Jefferson County Kentucky Fannie Belle Dehoney Chicago Luciida Eo Howard

Reapportionment for Indiana Legislature Next Session

Indiana faces a major task of redrawing legislative representation for 92 counties in the upcoming General Assembly session. The 100 House seats and 50 Senate seats will be distributed by male voters counts from 1919, with a constitutional amendment proposed to include women voters.

Indiana State Capitol General Assembly House Senate Charles Kettleborough Legislative Reference Bureau State Auditor’s Office

Marian Frazier and Edwin Fall Wed in Lakeside Ohio

Friends in this city received word of the October 26 marriage of Miss Marian Georgina Ruth Frazier to Edwin Howard Fall Jr at Lakeside Ohio. The bride is daughter of Chauncey Nelson and Mrs Frazier. The couple reside in Port Clinton Ohio and are wished happiness.

Lakeside Ohio Marian Georgina Ruth Frazier Edwin Howard Fall, Jr Chauncey Nelson Frazier Fall Port Clinton

Birth of Nelda Marguerite Wood at Ryker's Ridge

A daughter Nelda Marguerite was born to Mr and Mrs Emmett Wood of Ryker's Ridge.

Nelda Marguerite Emmett Wood Ryker’s Ridge

Hospitals See Over a Million Patients Pass Through NYC Facilities

More than a million patients visit New York City hospitals annually, highlighting the volume of care delivered in the state’s largest medical centers.

New York

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Croart News QSCAR Ment U. S Court News Prohibition Venire NOS Amervien Meath Afta Roany Hove T Gov. Cox Thos Taggart Real Estate Transfera William Howard of the State For Legislative Representation Edw J. Meyer Pacieae The Stanton Shoes C. A. Stanton Shoeists Russia
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