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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1917
Page
3
Louisville dispatch reports Princeton poultry firm awarded a contract to supply 25,000 pounds of turkey for Camp Taylor's Thanksgiving meal. Reverend Crossly, a well known Universalist minister, noted in coverage.
A draft note reports Eschbach state conscription officer will resign rather than accept a major’s commission under new rules. The piece also lists local military muster plans at the Armory and notes several community health and obituaries along with civic notices.
Mrs Elizabeth Trow spoke on the Red Cross and wartime relief work while Rev Mr Guthneck discussed German aggression and the push for democracy. The event included transfer notices, local visits, and plans for a Thanksgiving dance with Perry's Saxophone Orchestra as music.
A two year old girl, Lucie Irwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Arthur Irwin, died this morning after injuries from a farm accident near Wag Bob Chont. The funeral will be held Thursday at their home with interment at a local cemetery.
A probate notice states that an administrator is appointed for the estate of the deceased in Jefferson County. The filing names the executor and directs estate administration under local probate laws.
Simeon Eoleland named administrator by the Circus Court Clerk of dolter son county Indiana for the estate of Catherine Snyder of Peterson county listed as solvent. Nov. 24, 1917.
London reports renewed German counter attacks on British positions near Cambrai after heavy British blows. Bourlon Wood sees major assault repulsed. Italian front sees veterans joining Italian defense. Austro German efforts at Monte Tomta and Piave Brenta line fail under Italian counter attacks. Bolsheviks push citizen rhetoric amid Russian unrest. US Navy commends Allied anti submarine actions. German U boats driven from Atlantic lanes.
The funeral for John R. Bartron was held Sunday at 2 PM at the Episcopal Church with Rev. Andrew Harper Jr. officiating. The choir provided music, many friends attended, and the interment followed at Springdale cemetery with pallbearers J. N. Gray C. A. Wymond E. J. Conaway Fred C. Werbe S. G. Boyd M. H. Cochrane.
A terse lingo hints at political friction as a speaker mocks a rival stance. The text suggests a veteran figure resists modern change, while supporters view his stance as backward but the clash hints at broader booster sentiment and potential public dispute.
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