Local Notes and Travel Tidbits From Vantion
Miss Henrietta Nok left on the boat for Cincinnati to spend Thanksgiving with friends in Avondale. Miss Blanche Matthews departed for Calva, Texas to visit her brother Mr Vinton Matthews for several weeks. Mrs Rebecca Romerill of Switzer County visits John LeMarct east First street. Fred Glass named to Shriners Oriental Love Feast Reception Committee in Indianapolis on December 5. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clifton Tower of Cleveland, formerly Madison residents. Tower is son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Tower. Capt H O Woolford and Mrs Woolford returned home from Camp Gordon and Cincinnati respectively after recent trips and discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Matthews
Calva, TL
Mr. Vinton Matthews
Rebecca Romerill
Switzerlind County
John le Marct
East First Street
Fred. Glass
Indianapolis
Clinton Tower
Cleveland
Ohio
F Rmerly
Madisn
Tower
Andrew Tower
H. O. Woolford
Wolford
Camp Gordon
Cincinnati
Death of Frederick J. Miller Remains Lamented by Madison
Frederick J. Miller died at 6 45 am after years of ill health. The Madison native was 40 on October 16 and ran a grocery at Main and Mill streets. A member of Western Fire Co No 3, he left a wife, daughter Mary, sister Vernon at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, and his mother Mrs Catherine Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Frederick J. Miller
Miller
Belh
Cecedent
Mill
Western Fire Co. No. 3
Mary
Ai Sor
Vernon
Great Lakes
Chi- Seo
Catherine Miller
Pratt Wentworth Marry in City Ceremony at 3
Mr Campbell S Pratt and Mrs Goldie B Wentworth obtained a marriage license from Clerk Prewatt and were wed by Rev Jo W Moody at his West Main Street residence. The groom, a marine engineer from Cincinnati, is son of Capt Warner E Pratt. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Wentworth, has been a local telephone operator. They departed for Cincinnati to make their home after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell S. Pratt
Goldie B. Wentworth
Jo W. Moody
West Main Street
Cincinnati
Warrer E. Pratt
J A. Wentworth
Pratt
North Madison
Death of John W. Hinds Civil War veteran dies in Danville
John W. Hinds a civil war veteran and former Madison resident died at the National Soldiers' Home Danville Ill after a short illness. He served as a clerk in the Adjutant's Office at Danville 1911 1917. A daughter Mrs R S Kehl lives at 803 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis. He was born in Madison and remembered by many friends. He was brother of James and Wallace Hinds both deceased and known Madison residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hinds
Madison
National Soldiers
Danville
Ill
Adjutant's Office
R. S. Kehl
Virginia Avenue
Indianapolis
Hinds
James
Wallace Hinds
Local Farms Sold Near Canaan and Vevay
Ernest Waltz purchases the Theodore Hamilton farm of 50 acres on Hall's Ridge south of Canaan for 2250 dollars and will take possession next March. Ed Otter buys the 45‑acre Robert E. Giltner farm near Big Creek store for 1450 dollars and has moved his family there. The Jeffer son Street hitch barn owned by Kirby Buchanan sold from their list through Ogle & Ford real estate agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Waltz
Vevay
Theodore Hamilton
Hall’s Ridge
Canaan
Consideration
Ed Otter
Robert E. Giltner
Big Creek
Otter
Hitch
Jefferson Street
Kirby Buchanan
Ogle & Ford Real Estate
Daddy's Evening Fairy Tale by Mary Graham Bonner
A child named Joe loves the exclamation phrase is everything lovely. The Fairy Queen visits at night to reward him with a birthday hint. On Joe's birthday a printing press and tiny typewriter appear, foreshadowing his future dream of real presses and newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Graham Bonner
Joe Yard
Vera Ford
Brent
Pega
Witten
Aden
Ceri
Epytern
Nanes
Jane Beemise
Joe
Telta
Dolo
Paris
Madison Residents Leave for New Homes and Visits
Mrs J N Ryker travels home to St Paul after visiting Hanover. Mr and Mrs Charles M Scott return to Indianapolis after days with Madison friends. Mrs Oscar Hammell and grandson Wilbur go to Anderson to see her brother George Eads who is bedfast. Mrs Lawrence Slattery and Miss Dell depart for North Vernon then Indianapolis and Chattanooga to join Mr Slattery. Mr J P Maddox returns from Chicago Exide battery convention. Walter Lawson stays for two weeks of battery service training at Exide and will run the Ford Vaireage station with new equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Scott
Indianapolis
Oscar Hammell
Wilbur Hammell
Anderson
George Eads
Lawrence Slattery
Miss Dell
North Vernon
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mr. Slattery
Madison
J. P. Maddox
Chicago
Exide
Walter Lawson
Kent
Maddox
Lawson
Family table rules stir child’s question to Uncle John
A young girl helps set the table as her mother instructs three forks per seat and later asks if Uncle John should have three knives. Her own earlier observations lead her to wonder if giving more will yield more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
William T. Paine Dies in Auto Accident Near Rockville
William T. Paine, 68, died instantly when a vehicle he rode in with Mrs. Paine swerved off Rockville Pike and struck a bank before hitting a concrete barrier. Coroner Dr. Paul F. Routaison ruled heart failure contributed to the collision. Paine, formerly a Madison miller, had worked at Trow Co. and Indianapolis mills and was active in Masonic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian T. Paine
Stephen
Danville
Noo
Pee
Indianapols
Paul F. Routaison
Paine
Ewes
Madisos
Odie
Trow Co
Indianapolis
Madison
Cravens and Hougland wed in Scottsburg ceremony
Frank Morris Cravens and Nellie Pearl Hougland were married at Scottsburg Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. J. H. Allen officiating. The couple, both Scottsburg High School graduates, plan a brief trip south before settling in Vincennes where Cravens runs a drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsburg
Frank Morris Cravens
Nellie Pearl Hougland
Scottsburg Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Allen
Kate Morrison
Garriott M. Cravens
Margaret Lee Hougland
Jeraldine Hougland
D. M. Hougland
Alfred M. Cravens
Scottsburg High School
France
Vincennes
Cravens Addresses Women Voters on Democratic Principles
Hon Joseph M Cravens spoke at City Hall to The Woman's Franchise League about the origins of the Democratic party and the Jeffersonian era. He urged voters to recognize two parties as best for the new women electorate and spoke to his Madison County constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Franchise League
Joseph M. Cravens
Democratic Party
Cravens
Thomas Jefferson
Republic of the United States
Mr. Cravens
Madison
Failure of United States to Ratify Treaty
London Nov 2 The United States failure to ratify the police treaty will not prevent Allies from carrying it into effect. Government spokesman Amereas Boner Tao announced in the House of Commons today. Ossinning New York report notes an incendiary fire at Sinesing prison spreading to three buildings as guards were posted to avert escapes. Water main was cut yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amereas Falure
al Boner Tao
Tao the Howe
Ossinning
New York
U. A
Sinesing
Stay Away from Crowds to Avert Influenza Warned
A pamphlet from the Association for Improving the Conditions of New York urges avoiding crowds and maintaining hygiene to prevent influenza. It promotes a home remedy of Mentholized Arcine gargle and nasal spray, claiming quick relief for catarrh and colds and noting most druggists sell the exact three-quarter ounce vial needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association For
New York
Kentucky
Fragmented Health Talk on Foot Pain and Comfort
A garbled passage discusses high heels affecting vitality and comfort. It mentions medical ideas and personal discomfort, touching on footwear, balance, and the idea of seeking wiser remedies. The fragmented text mentions a person named Poah and Weems in a context of tech and steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wish
Paresail
Peter Dhoed
Surplus Munitions Trade Linked to Hidden Network
The text hints at a covert scheme around surplus munitions trade across unspecified actors. It mentions protective measures and secretive exchanges at unclear locations with references to explosive materials and restricted access. No clear individuals, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the readable fragments.
Tale of a Bible Verse Hidden in a Cryptic Note
A puzzling old text hints at a confession and a verse from the Second Epistle of St John. The narrator reads a line about preferring to meet face to face rather than write with paper and ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jotin
Bridegroom Gains prominence in wedding notices
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes a shift in wedding notices as the bridegroom gains significance due to his rank, moving from incidental mention to a central figure alongside the bride and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trousseau
Alliance
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Extension Courses Offered Through Hanover College in Madison
Arrangements for Extension Courses under Hanover College direction are set for Madison this school year. Weekly one hour classes will count toward Hanover College credit. Courses span twelve weeks with credit based on completed work and are led by named instructors at specified sites including Eggleston and Junior High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover College
Madison
Eggleston Building
L. L. Alexander
Mothers Learn Dressmaking At Philadelphia Night Classes
In Philadelphia a Community Service program runs night classes in public schools teaching dressmaking and domestic arts to mothers. Participants use patterns on blackboards with tape measures and an efficient teacher, gradually gaining skills to sew simple garments for children and reduce costs while improving appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelptsi
Penassivacia
Remains of Mrs Lucy Lewis Reach Madison
The remains of Mrs. Lucy Lewis arrived in Madison from Washington D C aboard the noon train. Funeral services were held at the depot with interment in Springdale cemetery. Pallbearers and relatives attended, and transfer company plans a motor bus to shuttle passengers from the depot replacing the horse drawn service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Springdale
Lucey Lewis
Madison
Springdale Cemetery
J. W. Turner
Trinity Church
McIntyre & Collins Transfer Company
John Collins
Madison Wagon Works
Collins
Humphreys Witch Hazel Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief
An 19th century advertisement touts Humphreys Witch Hazel Ointment for piles or hemorrhoids both external and internal. Claims relief with one application and promotes a free sample of Ototmest from Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co at Tse Waa Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Tse Waa Street
New York
Mrs Elizabeth Jackman Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Elizabeth Jackman aged 80 and widow of William Jackman former Clerk of Jefferson Circuit Court died at 5 pm yesterday at her sister Mrs Nancy Jacksons home near Manville after a long illness. Born November 9 1834 on Rykers Ridge she lived in the area all her life and had many friends who mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manville
Elizabeth Jackman
Nancy Jackson
William Jackman
Jefferson Circuit Court
Ryker’s Ridge
James
Mary Ann Griffin
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Henrietta Nok
Avondale
Frederick J Miller
Virgil Pratt
Cincinati
Expres
J. N. Ryker
J. M. LaBach
Hanover
St. Paul
Minn
Uncle John
Sapdenic
Cravens-Hougland
Joseph M Cravens
Andreen
United States
United States Army
Sweet Home
Jack Wilson
Leseen
Cryptic Cable
R. F. Souter
Homer Long
Ore
Philadelphia
Lucy Lewis
Messrs
Joseph L. Schofield
Joseph F. Niesse
Frank M. Harper
Nicholas Harper
A. M. Graham
Joseph R. Colgate
Clifford McLaughlin
Lewis
William O. Lewis
Trever
Madisonville
Rose Christie
Harry
Alice
Samuel B. Lewis
Ripley County
P. C. Lewis
Aberdeen
William
Ness
Frederick Glass
John A Naill
Shriners
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