Local Births, Moves, and a Kentucky Civil War Veteran
Madison news briefs report a son born to Mr and Mrs James Sheets. Several residents depart for visits in Tryon North Carolina Sidell Louisiana Indianapolis Terre Haute Riley and Carrollton Kentucky. A Lancaster township farm sale to Alonzo Marshall sold for 3500 dollars. Elijah Holselaw a Confederate veteran dies near Kent Kentucky leaving eight children. funeral tomorrow at 10 near Bedford Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sheets
W. R.davier
Tryon
North Carolina
Edward Hemphil
Sidell
Louisiana
Laura Shell
Indianapolis
George Metzger
Oscar Rahe
James F. Elrod
Indianaplis
William Spaulding
0. M. Dickerson
Riley
Harry Murray
Charles Huntley
I‘tle
Martha Carter
Terre Haute
John W. Ryan
Salle Tevis
Carrollton
J H. Barnard
West Second Street
Geo. T. Mayfield Real Estate Agency
Sie
D. B. Barker
Lancaster Township
Alonzo Marshall
Oak County
Ohio
John Chapman
Elijah Holselaw
James Lolselaw
Kent
Devedent
Trimble County
Kentucky
Bedford, Ky
Reed Collins Tie The Knot In North Madison Home
Mr. David Reed and Miss Edith Mae Collins were married last evening at the home of Rev. C A Hutchison in North Madison. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. George Black. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Collins of West Madison. The groom works with Reed Brothers laundry on West street. They will reside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reed
Edith Mae Collins
C. A. Hutchison
North Madison
George Black
Joseph Collins
West Madison
Reed Brothers
West Street
Reed
Thornton transfer ties 106 acres in Shelby township
Real estate transfer shows James M and Malissa A Thornton transferring 106 acres in Shelby township to Emma Thornton for 2600 dollars. Available estimates mention the first of five draft classes will include over 2,000,000 men awaiting call to war duties before others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M
Malissa A. Thornton
Emma Thornton
Shelby Township
Divorce Notice in Jefferson Circuit Court
State of Indiana Jefferson County Jefferson Circuit Court October term 1917 Lillian Hamilton vs James Hamilton complaint for divorce No Ss 8698 on November 1 1917 plaintiff filed complaint and witness affidavit showing defendant is a necessary nonresident party be and appear January term 1918 at Madison Court House to answer or judgment will be rendered EDW M PRENATT Clerk J C P E Bear Attorney nov8w3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Jefferson County
Jefferson Circuit
Lillian Hamilton
James Hamilton
Indiana
Madison
M. Prenatt
J.C. C. P. E. Bear
State Board Sets Milk Rules to Fight Infant Illness
Health officials outline new milk handling rules effective January 1, 1918. Dealers must hold permits for AB and C grade milk, label grades, and mark non consumable product. Grade A requires tuberculin tested cows and disease-free staff. all Band C milk must be pasteurized, with limits on bacteria per cubic centimeter. A central pasteurization system may reduce delivery costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Shalercies
Binger Ones
New York Reporter Troteky Led Russian Revolt
Teon Troteky a New York reporter earning 12 a week for a Russian newspaper on the east side led the Maximalist revolt that toppled Premier Verensky. He is about forty, active in revolutionary circles, and lived in the Bronx after fleeing Switzerland France and Spain in 1917. He returned to Russia after the Czar abdicated to work on propaganda for the new government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teon Troteky
Verensky
New York
Switzerland
France
Spain
Bronx
Russia
Eggs Hoarded in New York Not Yet Seized
Secret Service Chief Flynn placed guards over more than a million dollars of hoarded eggs found in New York cold storage. The total value uncovered reaches over 4.29 million dollars as Washington awaits advice before seizing and selling the hoarded foods. The report also notes Siam exported over 20 million pounds of tin last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flynn
Secret Service
Washington
Siam
Madison area social and local notices summary
Local items include births, visits, and travel notes. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Monroe in Madison. Mildred Tibbetts visits Hanover. Elwood Griswould of Vevay travels to Madison. Several residents and visitors from Columbus, Indianapolis, Anderson, Georgetown, Warsaw, Erie and other towns appear in city society notes. Capt Thomas Turner resumes command. YAU GCAL funds quota acted in Hanover township. Lannie Moppin arrested for intoxication and attempted house breaking. local economy sees pennies replaced by postage stamps and Red Cross seals as change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida O'Neal
Raymond
Ruby
Warsaw
Fred Schneider
North Walnut Street
Schneider
Peter Lesh
Bucianapolis
Catherine Geisler
Aul
Erie
Pal
Avist
Geisler
Casper Krum
George Keller
F.C. Tweed
Franklin
Logan
First Presbyterian Church
Thomas Turner
Bethlehem
Louisi.de
Madison
Hanover College
Aged 15 Charles Wagner in fatal accident near New Marion
Charles Wagner aged 15 son of Mr and Mrs Charles Wagner Sr was seriously injured trying to board a moving auto truck on Michigan road south of New Marion. He fell under the wheels and suffered broken leg bones with bone protruding. Three doctors attend the boy with family and Madison friends grieving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wagner
Michigan Road
New Marion
Madison
Evangelist Rev Calvin Gray to Lead Eight Night Revival
Rev Calvin Gray will conduct a revival at Pleasant Ridge Grange Hall Eagle Spring Grange with eight consecutive meetings starting Monday November 19. He will present his views in his fearless, honest style and invites all to attend. Wiley Brown, a five year Army veteran from Madison, recently wed Harriet Stella Ferguson of North Vernon in Carrollton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Gray
Pleasant Ridge
Eagle Spring Grange
Gray
Wiley Brown
Fort Thomas
Madison
Carrollton
Harriet Stella Ferguson
North Vernon
Installation of Dr Logan at First Presbyterian Church
A detailed account of Dr Logan's installation at the First Presbyterian Church highlights inspirational readings, charges, and prayers. Reverend Dr J H W Barnard presided, with Dr Thompson and Dr Mihs delivering remarks and questions. The ceremony featured music, a large turnout, flower and flag decor, and a sense that notable work for the church lies ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bore
First Presbyterian Church
New Albany
J. H W. Barnard
Thompson
Pr. Thomas
Dr. Mihs
Old First Church
Logan
Dro Phood
Ted
Mrs Wiley Began Picketing White House for Suffrage
Mrs Harvey Wiley wife of the Pure Food Advocate was sentenced to fifteen days in jail for picketing the White House with suffrage banners. Several others received various lengths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington
Harvey Wiley
Pure Food
Mighty Proud of Injury Received On French Soil
Lieut. De Vere H. Harden of the U S Signal Corps is the first American wounded in the war to world safety. He suffered a leg injury from a flying fragment in France and is now at Jenna Hopkins Hospital receiving treatment. The Vermont native is six feet tall and proud of his distinction, with recovery expected in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut. de Vere H. Harden
U. S. Signal Corps
France
America
Jenna Hopkins Hospital
Lieut. Harden
Vermont
War Talks By UNCLE DAN Billie and Jimmie Enlist for Training
Uncle Dan advocates compulsory military training arguing it makes better citizens and prepares boys for service. Billie plans to fund Jimmie’s entry with family help after a frank discussion of Howard’s success at a military academy. The piece promotes government training camps and ends with a note urging readers to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Dan
Billie
Tebing
Pata
Mother
Howard
Sara Uncle Dan
Sam
Gayene
Inna
Sam Ohas
Jimmie
Mike
Timmie
Mrs. Graham
Figure Skating Enthusiast George Gould Takes Lessons
George Gould, a known multi millionaire and devotee of figure skating, studies at Manhattan rinking and shows eagerness as he learns to trace a figure eight and grind the bar under expert instruction for a twenty four week period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gould
Manhattan
George G
Family Disagreement Escalates to Courtroom Tensions
A quarrel within a family over a will and gambling witnessed heated exchanges and a court dispute. The scene centers on a matriarch, a benefactor, and a dispute over a DODGERS-like arrangement as the elder Berry, a former Clark County official, lies seriously ill at home. The article notes counsel, testimonies, and the process leading to a fair division as parties seek a lawful resolution.
German Submarine Commander Schwieger Revealed by Kaiser
Kaiser Wilhelm recently honored Capt Lieut Schwieger, the German submarine commander tied to the sinking tragedy that enraged Americans. The article notes his identity and attributes the act to a “fiendish” foe, shaping public perception of the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lieut
Schwieger
Kaiser Wilhelm
Argainst
Germany
Es Pees
Abo
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David Reedl
Edith Issac Collins
New York City
Earl Monroe
South East Street
Mildred Tibbetts
Hanover
Mr. Elwood Griswould
Vevay
John Sheldon
Carrie Faulconer
Columbus
Clara Dietz
Bert Antle
Middlefork
Ella Dunn
Anderson
City
B. F. Donnelly
Broadway
J. W. Arnolt
Georgetown, Ky
Charles Cambron
East Second Street
DR. Logan
Mrs. Wiley
Wey Wiley Han
Bitle
Lsten
Theo Staritef
Tonistaad
Cbs
Tatary
The
Herald
Doeroene
New York Evening Post
Ian Siver
Mie J. Berry
Berry
Clark County
Kaiser Fes
Mediterranean
Beunos
Anarl
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