Local notes on visits and travels around Madison
Mrs Jennie Chapman visits relatives in town and trends in Timois. Mr Louis Sulzer returns from Indianapolis. Mr Hugh Garber arrives from Indianapolis for a two week home stay. Miss Anna Potter returns from Norfolk Virginia after six weeks with relatives. Mrs Elizabeth Warman travels to Indianapolis for extended visit with friends. Mrs Mary Floyd and LeRoy depart Milton Kentucky for Kokomo to enroll LeRoy in school. Effie Buchanan of Milton Kentucky goes to LaGrange Kentucky to nurse her ill niece. Rev John Machlan travels home after attending Mrs Kampe's funeral and helped at services. Mrs J H Huggins returns to Linden Iowa after six weeks with her daughters. Englin barber shop in Jefferson street introduces electric hair-cutting and massaging device with air controls. Proprietor Tobe Eogha and family promote comfort on the new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Garber
Idianapoli
Anna Potter
Norfolk
Elizabeth Warman
Indianapolis
Mary Floyd
LeRoy
Milton, Ky
Kokomo
Effie Buchanan
LaGrange
Cecil Bailey
John Machlan
Edward Kampe
Milron
Machlin
Kampe
J. H. Huggins
Edward Lieferman
William Lunsford
Linden
Iowa
Englin
Jefferson Street
Tobe Eogha
Mahi
Jefferson County Red Cross reorganizes for year
At the Jefferson County Chapter meeting held at the Commercial Club on Wednesday night, Dr. W. W. Lagan was named Chairman Rev Mo L Guthneck Vice Chairman Miss Caroline Ford Secretary and H. L. Lyon Treasurer. Directors forming the executive committee include Mrs EO OR. Trow Dr. W. A Mills Mrs W. O. McLelland Jesse P F Sayers Mrs Elizabeth Rea Joe L. Schofield Clifford McKay. In court Frank Bruce vs R F Benson was sent to Switzerland county for trial. In George Nighbert vs William Kaay the court ruled for the defendant and each side pays own costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Chapter of the Red Cross
Commercial Club
W. W. Lagan
Mo L. Guthneck
Caroline Ford
H. L. Lyon
EO OR. Trow
W. A Mills
W. O. McLelland
Jesse PF. Sayers
Elizabeth Rea
Joe L. Schofield
Clifford McKay
Frank Bruce
R. F. Benson
Switzerland County
George Nighbert
William Kaay
Griffith
Suizer & Bear
Judge Bear
Crites Oil Company files articles of incorporation
The Crites Oil Company filed with County Recorder Fred Watson to form a 1,000,000 fully paid company. Vice President M. P. Holland signed the document, noting a test well on the Francisco farm in Jefferson County to assess oil or gas viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crites Oil Company
Fred Watson
M. P. Holland
Francisco
Jeffer County
Jefferson County Bank Installs Second Manganese Safe
The Jefferson County Bank at Deputy Indiana has installed a second large Manganese Steel Screw Door safe in its vault. Officials plan to consolidate most reserve cash and securities in the new safe and will extend its use to customers, citing community loyalty and regular access to the vault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County Bank
Deputy
Ind
Yegman
Cavalo S Adams Dies at Home on Brooksburg Road
Cavalo S Adams a longtime resident died at 10 15 pm at his home on Brooksburg road above Eagle Hollow after a summer illness neuralgia affected his head. He was 72, a Swiss county native, lifelong Mount Zion Methodist, and left a wife seven children and one brother. The obituary notes his hospitality and pioneer spirit and lists surviving relatives. Also reported are census examiner appointments for Jefferson County with about 200 enumerators to be hired and work beginning January 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavalo S. Adams
Brooksburg Road
Eagle Hollow
Switzerland County
Adams
Mount Zion Methodist Church
Erna Bucknell
Charles Giltner
Milton Township
Hallie Giltner
Shelby Township
Hughey Craigmile
Greensboro
N. C
Alice
Corbie
Edward Adams
Brooksburg
Tewand
Craigmile
North Carolina
Palestine
Alvin
Bryantsburyp
Shames Brindley
Peastiverhind County
Robert B
Heocohour
Mroghdin
Thas
Nadeem Tor
Tordefferson
Maing
Madison
Staff
Herald Office
Real estate transfers recorded at Emerson Lemen firm
Transfers include Albert Ruediger to Joseph E Boyes for 80 acres in Monroe township with possession March 1 and $3600. Samuel J Schofield and wife to William J Quinn for a house and lot on North Walnut Street with private consideration. Clarence Anderson and wife to Martin and Bertha Meek for 55 acres in Milton township with $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Lemen
Joseph M. Cooper
Albert Ruediger
Joseph E. Boyes
Monroe Township
Samuel J. Schofield
William J. Quinn
North
Walnut Street
Clarence Anderson
Martin
Bertha Meek
Milton Township
Miss Cora Mullen to Head Home Service Work at Red Cross
Miss Cora Mullen, after completing a six week course at Indiana University Bloomington, will return home to take charge of Jefferson county Red Cross home service. She plans to establish an office in the central city and has prior experience in a Washington D C department. Her friends welcome her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Mullen
Indiana University
Bloomington
The
Red Cross
Jefferson County
Mullen
Miss Mullen
Washington, D. C
Custer Declared Candidate for Congress in Fourth District
The Herald announces Clarence E. Custer of Bartholomew County as a Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fourth District, subject to the primary election decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence E. Custer
Bartholomew County
Unclear Poem Fragment Reworks Hearing of Tiny Coin
Fragmentary verse about a coin and a tale of ruin with bullets. The reader sees odd wording and misprints referencing tests and a hook. The piece hints at misfortune and strange judgment but lacks a clear narrative or named entities.
Humpty Dumpty and War Savings Stamps Lesson
The rhyme reframes the Humpty Dumpty tale to promote War Savings Stamps. It urges saving money and buying stamps as a patriotic duty, suggesting Humpty’s fall taught frugality and the value of government savings. The verse appeals to families and mentions buying stamps for loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humpty
Statesman Seeks Aid for Red Cross Roll Call Ad
Secretary of the Interior Frankling Lane, amid a busy day, helps with a Red Cross Roll Call ad copy. The notice is used nationwide for the November 2–11 drive to recruit members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesman
S Secretary of the Interior
Frankling Lane
Red Cross
Crembers
Red Cross Appeal for Babies Mothers Soldiers and Remembrance
A plea invites support for the American Red Cross aiding babies and mothers, hospitalized soldiers, and veterans returning from war. The message expresses gratitude and pride in the organization’s service to those in need and calls readers to join.
Long Lost Brother Reunion Reported In Madison
Mr Edward Collins believed to have found his long lost brother Patrick after a Ray Arizona trip by Howard Richardson led to a mistaken identity. Conversation with Howard Gravitt and John Downey clarified no such Patrick Collins existed locally, and Ed Collins confirmed the possible reunion as Richardson planned to investigate Ray coal mines for Pete Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Collins
Patrick
Ray
Arizona
Howard Richardson
Messrs
Howard Gravitt
John Downey
Mr. Richardson
Pete Collins
Kay
Madison
Mr. Gavitt
Edward Collins
Pete
Gravitt
Ed Collins
Collins
Pete” Collins
Richardson
Ias
Patrick Collins
Katherine B Thaw Engaged To Cord Meyer In New York
Announcement reveals the engagement of Miss Katherine B Thaw of New York to Cord Meyer. Katherine Thaw active in war work in Paris. her cousin Lieutenant Alexander Blair Thaw died in France while flying with Meyer, then a lieutenant, when their aircraft failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine B. Thaw
Cord Meyer
New York
Paris
Alexander Blair Thaw
U. S. Air Force
France
Mr. Meyer
Thaw
Meyer
Thrift is Habit Get 11
The quotation defines thrift as a habit that governs spending and earning. It emphasizes earning more than you spend and warns that habits, especially thrifty ones, shape behavior unconsciously as you grow. The author urges choosing which habit will rule your life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Hubbard
American buys Belle Croix chapel in France
The Havas agency reports an American purchaser acquired the Belle Croix chapel atop Villeneuve les Avignon. Built in the fourteenth century by Chartreuse monks, the chapel with fine carvings has been torn down and packed for shipment to an undisclosed destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havas
Belle Croix
Villeneuveles-Avignon
France
Amy Rose Mersdorff Visits Sister in Indianapolis
Miss Amy Rose Mersdorff travels to Indianapolis this morning to spend the weekend with her sister, Miss Elsie Mersdorff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Rose Mersdorff
Indianapolis
Elsie Mersdorff
Rastus Ambition and Local Visit Remarks
In Life humor column a visitor mocks Rastus Johnson as shiftless yet calls him the most ambitious man, saying he won’t be satisfied until his wife does all the washings. Ella Smyth and her young daughter depart for Hoopeston Illinois after visiting Smyth's parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Jackson of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rastus Johnson
Sambo
Ella Smyth
Hoopeston
Smyth
Thomas Jackson
Youngest British general Critchley lands after inquiry
Brigadier General A. Cecil Critchley arrived in the country with his passport held for scrutiny. Reports had linked him to leading a filibustering expedition in Mexico, but he said he would head a Mexican ranch and was allowed to land after Scotland Yard checked the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Cecil Critchley
Geneal
Mexico
Scotland Yard
Doan's Kidney Pills End Lumbago Sore Kidneys Testimony
Madison resident Klllott reports six years of lumbago and urinary issues eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says three boxes relieved symptoms entirely and kidney trouble has not returned. Ad cites Foster Milburn Buffalo NY as producer and price 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Dean
Klllott
Brick Mason
Lafayette St
Doan
Elliott
Foster - Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Adv
American Legion Supports Red Cross Roll Call in Kentucky
Kentucky American Legion posts back the Third Red Cross Roll Call for universal membership. A letter from state headquarters will be sent to all 217 posts detailing cooperation and the Red Cross peace program, including relief work, veteran readjustment, and community welfare efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Red Cross
Universal
Oho
Kentucky
Legion
Pigeons and Public Expenditure Noted in Report
A remark highlights pigeons flying 600 miles in ten hours. A separate figure notes United States reclamation services costing about 8 million dollars annually. The phrase ministers preach and physicians practice concludes the sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Reclamation Services
Return of Quigley Meets Brisson Bride in Detroit
Quigley, newly arrived in Detroit, attends a social event for Miss Elise Brisson, now married to a civilian acquaintance. He recalls past affection while observing Elise’s quiet, dignified wedding reception as old Fort Wayne links fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigley
Sie
Tam
Ste
Embreelows
Detroit
Fort Wayne
Missa Brisson
Portieres
Elise Brisson
Quigzley
Elise
Home Advised For Rese And Hay Fé
Kentucky druggist claims a home remedy eases severe eye infections and related distress. He says Mentholized Acque can shorten attacks, advising a pint bottle mixed with water, taken twice daily, with credible testimonials of relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul
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Timois
Louis Sulzer
Chapter
Offcere
Court News
Madison Marines
Honolulu
Yeoman
Clea MeKay
Great Lakes
John Burkhart
Lauer Bros
Cavalo S Adams
Secon
Humpty Dumpty
Brother Sandy
Yuet
America
Ed. J. Collins
Ray, Arizona
Miss Thaw
American Boys Old Chapel
Rastus
Amer'g
Cross Drive
Amd
Quighey
United States Engineering Corps
Durit
Port Waivnie
Borse Pirisson
Senredo
Humphreys
New Heart
William St. N. Y
yOowoenan
Lydia BK
Minkiam Medicine Co
Samople Free
Paxton ‘Oilet Co
Boston
Mah
D. Swift & CO
Patc't Lawyces
Seavert Et
Washington
Clyde C. Ogle
Cora E. Ogle
Clark County
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