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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1919
Page
2
The Avuison Herald announces a weekly edition published by arald Company with subscription at 81.00 a year in advance. The notice lists Velten Fr or Hoelil on Main Street Madison Indiana dated November 13, 1019.
In Madison on November 8 Tillie Gaul and Kate Krue left on the morning train for Louisville to spend a few days with relatives. Clerk Prenatt issued a marriage license to Ben Williams and Mae Weils, a Jefferson county couple. Mrs Blanche Balpi of Denver, visiting her uncle Theodore Smith on Walnut Street, left on the morning train for home. The special session Gov Goodrich intends to call before January 1 is expected to consider minor changes to the new tax law.
A printed statement outlines terms for erecting and managing The Gladstone Apartments at 9 East Washington Street, with 48 units. Brydon Bros led by Theodore Brydon awarded carpentry work. The building features indoor beds, baths, service halls, and garbage disposal. projected value over 500,000 with anticipated central income of more than 40,000.
In Cireart Court this morning the Heimsath estate sues Bow Goon Railroad for damages over an accident death of George Heimsath on October 7. Jury selection involved special venue of 200 names and attorneys from Adrora and the city. A noon fire at Minnie Scurvin’s home on Cemetery street was extinguished by a bucket brigade with slight damage.
A historical list advises staying healthy during flu season with guidance on fresh air, wholesome meals, water, and cleanliness. It urges avoiding crowds and sick people, covering coughs, washing utensils, and not sharing items. If ill, rest in a ventilated room and follow medical advice.
In the action of Permelia Christianos Howard Christian petitioned to modify custody of his child. Judge Griffith awarded custody of Leone Christman to the father until April 1 1920 with Christmas holidays to spend with the mother now married to Purcell in Indianapolis. After April the daughter will be in the mother’s custody until further orders. Leone Christman is made a ward of the juvenile court. Sulzer Bear represented the plaintiff and Judge Bear the defendant.
Madison society items report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Blassingham of New York and Mrs Edith Stanton of New York leaving for Dallas. A nine pound son George Edwin was born to Mr. and Mrs Wallace O McKeand at Denny's sanitarium. Miss Kate Gillespie, Cragmont patient, dies aged 28. burial in Dearborn county. Cavalo Adams funeral at Pleasant Ridge Church. Ida May Lillie dies at four months. funeral to Springdale cemetery. Dr Aliie Kasper’s Miami birth adds to local congratulations. Grandfather George Trummell celebrates birth. Mr. and Mrs Donahue return to Chicago. visit with grandmother Columbia Kimmel ends.
Relatives report the death of Joseph J. Siddall at his Chicago home on Sunday at 2 PM. Born in Madison, he enlisted in Indiana's Sixth Regiment in the Civil War and rose from private to first lieutenant and adjutant. He married Sallie H. Garber in 1868 and leaves several children. remains expected to be brought to Madison for interment.
Edward Eckert, owner of the Kleinhenz property at 133 East Main, hires workers to install an iron front skylight steel ceilings and walls on the first floor with extensive upgrades planned for the second and third floors. He has leased the building for ten years to Peter and John Petrokas, longtime confectioners in the space.
Mrs Josephine Schafer widow of Valentine Schafer died at 10:50 Sunday morning at her son Edward’s home on the Michigan road after months of asthma and age related illness. She was born July 9 1842 in Hamilton County Ohio and moved to this county in 1856. She leaves her husband four children Charles Edward and Mrs Theodore Hilbert of the county and William of Norfolk Ned with Andrew and Martha having preceded her. Twenty three grandchildren and three great grandchildren survive.
Relatives and friends in Madison received word of the death of Mrs Elizabeth Hit z wife of George Hitz at the family home in Indianapolis after a long illness. She was about sixty years old born near Hanover. Survived by husband and four children Mrs Ray Congway Walter Dallas and George Jr Funeral services will be held in Indianapolis Wednesday at 2 PM with burial there.
The remains of Mrs. Florence FE. Weathers aged 43 died in Cincinnati last Saturday arrived on Sunday noon and were taken to her mother Mrs. Sarah Black’s home on Cemetery street. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Springdale cemetery. She is survived by several daughters and sons and formerly lived in Madison with many friends here who regret her death.
Mrs. Mabel Russell 43 wife of Rev William M Russell Baptist minister of Springfield Missouri died at 12 30 yesterday noon at her aunt Mrs Ophelia Jenkins home on West Presbyterian Avenue from heart disease. She was born on Ryker s Ridge in this county daughter of Samuel Wilson and was a well known colored woman with many friends here. Funeral plans await Rev Russell s arrival. Mrs James Laylun of Pittsburgh arrived to visit her mother Mrs Charles Umbach.
Madison on November 11 lists visitors and departures. Mrs. E L Calcott of Indianapolis guests Miss Mayme Pitcher east Main street. Mrs. Catherine Postal travels to Lawrenceburg to see her son. David Lostutler of Indianapolis visits his sister Mrs Elizbeth Spaulding.
Prices list for live poultry ducks and guinea fowl including springers and cocks with per unit rates. creamery butter and Dixie Butter Co Madison listings. hay and grain wholesale prices for Timothy Hay Clover mix Alfalfa Hay Clover Hay Wheat Straw Oat Straw Rye Straw and corn per bushel with unit pricing. regional suppliers noted.
An old notice warns against mercury based medicines and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as safe. It claims the remedy enters the bloodstream and should be purchased only from reputable doctors or druggists.
Frederick Drew notes favorable reports as Illinois CU women appoint 25 thrift chairmen across districts. Mrs Dow urges that the campaign is a community effort not a party matter and stresses home financial self reliance through cooperative savings.
Reports across the Seventh district praise new Marvel of Finance savings certificates. The notes describe safety of United States obligations, eligibility via banks or direct order, and denominations up to 100 and 1000 dollars. Prices rise monthly, reflecting increased demand.
The National Association of Waste Material Dealers estimates Ameri cans discard 700 million dollars worth of food annually. If each of 20 million homes wastes just one ounce daily, the daily loss reaches about 1 800.40 pounds. The article notes coal waste equals two weeks of all mines output.
An investment of $100 in Liberty Bonds grows to about $150 in 17 years if interest is reinvested at 4 percent. Interest is compounded quarterly. War Savings Stamps pay this rate from purchase day. Make your money work for you with this plan.
A fragmentary dialogue between Miss Musk Ox and Mr. Musk Ox recounts a failed effort by keepers and a playful memory test. The speakers debate memory, usefulness, and gratitude as they drift between misheard phrases and nested interruptions.
A visitor asks Tom how he stands in school and he replies he spends most of his time in the corner, speaking honestly about his position.
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