Speculation on Harding Cabinet Possibilities
A longtime Harding observer outlines likely cabinet picks. George Sutherland of Utah is named as a leading attorney general candidate, while John Weeks of Massachusetts is seen as a strong secretary of the navy prospect. Elihu Root, Lodge, Knox, and Hoover are floated for secretary of state with Hoover favored for a top post.
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New York
Cect
Harding
George Sutherland
Utah
Sutherland
American Bar Association
Mas
Seonator
John Weeks
Mashiehuetts
Weeks
Republican Executive Committee
Annapolis
Navy
Clusiy
Elihu Root
Senator Lodge
Philande Knox
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Sams
Local Social News Highlights From Madison Area
Captain Burnett and family return from Cincinnati visit. Edward King and wife back in Indianapolis after Wettrick Bechtold wedding at St Marys Church. Chester Lyons taken to King's Daughters Hospital for appendectomy by Haighs ambulance and operated on by Dr Denny. Squire Chapman wed Robert Cheatham and Mildred Lockridge. both well known locals plan to live in Madison amid friends best wishes.
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W. T. Burnett
Margaret Helen
Cincinnati
Burnett
Edward King
Indianapolis
St. Mary's Church
Chester Lyons
Pleasant Ridge
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Haigh's Ambulance
George FE. Denny
Squire Chapman
Robert Cheatham
Mildred L. Lockridge
Gam Lockridge
William Cheatham
Labor union backs 50 friendly candidates in nonpartisan sweep
Samuel Gompers announced that the American Federation of Labor backed 50 Congressional candidates hostile to labor were defeated and 95 were elected with records showing long service. Fifteen of the elected hold union cards.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Bechtald Wettrick Wedding in St Marys Church
Viis Mary Wettrick daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wettrick married Joseph Bechtald of Indianapolis at St Marys Church at eight o clock. The ceremony featured organ music by Mrs Francis Kasper and a ring ceremony. Bridesmaid Esther Brosman and best man Louis Wettrick attended. Afterward a wedding breakfast was held at the bride’s home and the couple will reside in Indianapolis.
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St Mary’s Church
Mary Wettrick
Meo
Joseph Wettrick
Cay
Dosph Bechtald
Indianapolis
Francis Kasper
Loheyrin
Mendelssohn
Esther Brosman
Louis Wettrick
Charles Bilger
Bechtold
Court approves final settlement in Backus estate and probate of Newell will
Emerson Lemen administrator of Charles Backus estate sees final settlement approved and estate fully administered. Mary A Newell will probate filed before Judge Griffith to perfect title to the Newell homestead now owned by Mrs. W R Davidson. A divorce action is filed by George Straub of Dupont against Mable Straub claiming nine years of marriage and two children. Attorneys for the plaintiff are Emerson Lemen and Joseph M Cooper. Irvin Moore appointed administrator of Earl O Moore estate in Saluda township. Lemen and Cooper represent the estate.
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Emerson Lemen
Charles Backus
Shelby Township
Joseph M. Cooper
Mary A. Newell
Anna Wade Ford
Griffith
Newell
Third Street
W. Rt. Davidson
George Straub
Dupont
Mable Straub
Lachimapolis
Driggs and Marshall Wed in Versailles Ceremony
Mr John W Driggs of Michigan road and Miss Nellie Marshall of Cincinnati were married Wednesday at Versailles by Rev Johnson. The groom, a prosperous young farmer, ran for Clerk on the Democratic ticket last Tuesday. They plan a motor trip to Chicago before settling on his farm.
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John W. Driggs
Michigan Road
Nellie Marshall
Cincinnati
Versailles
Johnson
Driggs
Wilson Receives Warm Welcome From Neighbors
President Wilson stood on the White House terrace as about fifteen hundred townsmen cheered and sang in tribute. They accepted him as a man and offered comfort, not judgment, amid national trial.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Hall's Catarrh Medicine advertised with 108 reward
An advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims a 108 reward for cures and asserts the remedy works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces. It notes 35 years of use, testimonials available, and Toledo Ohio makers F J Cheney Co with drugstore price 75 cents. A stray line mentions captive ruffled grouse craving human company.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Public Health Nursing Work by Jefferson County Red Cross
Miss Gertrude Ludwig served as county nurse eight months, making 574 visits and aiding 785 Madison school children. The report notes 93 percent with defects, 12 percent excluded, and 345 underweight. milk, scales, and follow up records supported by local boards. A free dispensary and clinic partnership with Kings Daughters operatives served 17 patients since Sept 9 with several hospital stays and free care. Eva P. M Lelland chairs the committee amid influenza era and legal challenges. Glasgow adds note on seven girls' teams.
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Public Health Nursing Committee
Jefferson County Red Cross
W. C. McLeLland
Red Cross
Gertrude B. Ludwig
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Maison
Ludwig
Elizabeth Rea
Board of Education
Miss Ludwig
Tuberculosis Association
Des Moines
Jefferson County Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Fime
Cincinnati
Chautauqua
Dupont G. A. R
Canaan
Teachers Institute
Madison
Amos Butler
Board of Charities and Corrections
R. F. Stanton
E. C. Totten
Geo. E. Denny
O. A. Turner
J. A Inglis
E. K K. Scott
Lancaster Township
Eva P. M’lelland
P. H. N. Committee
Madison Commercial Club Banquet Highlights Growth and Plans
The Commercial Club’s largest postwar gathering featured renewed rooms and a spirit of fellowship. New membership elected, invites sent to Press Club of Indiana and Indiana Nature Club. Delegates named for Ohio Valley River Convention. discussion of county map book and tourism points noted along with road and park developments. Senator Guthrie spoke on road and park benefits for Jefferson County.
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Commercial Club
Press Club of
Indiana
Indiana Nature Club
Madison
M. R. Sulzer
Harry Wells
Cottmas
Jefferson County
Sulzer
Walter Greiner
C. A. Wymond
M.C. Garber
Paducah
John W. Tevis
Ro FL Stanton
C.N. Horaft
Michigan
M. C. Garber
Joseph Schofield
R. F. Stanton
Mr. Cottman
White
W. H L. Miller
W. A. Guthrie
Indiana Conservation Commission
Death of George J. Martch, Madison native shoemaker
George J. Martch died after a long illness at age about 70. A Madison native born January 14 1851 he worked as a shoemaker and ran a repair shop across the city. Survived by daughters Mrs Hart Mrs Matthews Mrs Klaphake Catherine Emma Sue and son George Martch Jr with relatives visiting from Ellensburg and Indianapolis.
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George J. Martch
Decedent
Madison
Mr. Martch
Henry Martch
France
St. Mary's Church
Martch
John D. Hart
Greensburg
Joseph Matthews
Montgomery
Ind
Charles Klaphake
Cincinnati
Catherine
Emma
Sue Martch
George Martch, Jr
Huntington
W. Va
Ason
Alaska Oil Rush Promises Rich Finds and Ventures
A Baltimore Sun inspired piece surveys Alaska’s oil prospects, noting drilling costs, expected production, and the risks for pioneers like investors and locals. It contrasts prices at famous fields with lower costs here, predicting vast output and national impact if development proceeds, while warning of hardships and the need for infrastructure.
Canes Go Out of Use Says New York Survey
A 1912 to 1913 survey by the Industries of New York state notes no cane or whip manufacturers and only one umbrella handle maker remain. New York and Massachusetts long supplied about forty percent of total production with Pennsylvania the rest. The study questions whether fashion shifts or wartime conditions and automobiles ended cane use.
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New York State
New York
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Simple home remedy touted to fight catarrh
A Kentucky druggist promotes a homemade mix of Mentholiced Arcine and boiled water to treat catarrh. He claims gargling and nasal application can relieve sore inflamed membranes in days, with quick relief for sniffles and headaches. He advises others to try the remedy and check head congestion for family members.
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Tie
County Officials Change Hands in Early 1920s
A list details successors and start dates for county posts. Edward S. Roberts becomes judge on Oct 25 1921, Byron F. Mouser begins term Jan 1 1922 as prosecuting attorney, Charles E. Dean starts Jan 1 1921 as joint representative for Scott and Jefferson, Harry E. Nichols begins Nov 12 1920 as county clerk, S Grant Bovard replaces Robert Danner as county treasurer.
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Edward S. Roberts
F. M. Chiflfith
Byron F. Mouser
Charles E. Dean
Scott
Jefferson
Harry E. Nichols
E. M. Prenatt
S. Grant Bovard
Robert Danner
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George A. Nolte
W. D. Barr
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Katalla
Balthmore
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United States Army
the Daily Courier-Journal
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Madison Daily Herald
Bath
Tennessee
Louisville Times
Courier-Journal
the Herald CO
Madison, Ind
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Madison Telephone Co
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Gilbert Dikhammer
Carl Henning
James H. Smith
Matthew R. Ralston
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Charles Schumann
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