Madison Briefs: Visits, Marriages, and Draftees
Madison sends news of Anna Mullen visiting Austin relatives and Mrs. Griffith returning from Vevay. Marriage licenses issued to Clarence Lyon and Mildred Stewart. Local residents travel to Indianapolis and Owensboro with social visits noted. Jefferson County draftees receive legal aid from Bar Association. Private Burton heads to Tonsville and Fort Riley duties follow furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mullen
BC. Williama
Austin
F. M. Griffith
Vevay
Marcus Sulzer
Sue King
Louisville
William F. Winter
Clarence
T His City
David Dessauer
David Lauer
Cleveland
Kronenberger
Thirdstreet
Joseph. Cravens
Tobe McGregor
ES Roberts
Thite Bar
Jeferson County
Gen heirs property sold at public auction in Owensboro
The Gen heirs property at 1st Main Street occupied by Mr Jon C White was sold this morning at public auction to Mr J W Geen of Owensboro Ky one of the heirs for 4250. A large crowd attended. Geo F Harper served as commissioner with John and Thomas McGregor as attorneys and C J Kohl as the auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen Heirs
Main Street
Jon C. White
J. W. Geen
Owensboro
Geo. F. Harper
John and
Thomas McGregor
C. J. Kohl
Real Estate transfer and tragic suicide in Indiana
Mary V Corya transfers 35 acres in Lancaster township to Cassius M Corya for $1. In Sullivan Indiana on November 22 Dave Johnson, a coal miner in poor health, shot his sleeping daughters Emma 15 months and Dorothy 3 then killed himself. The note ends with a garbled proverb and unrelated lines about hats curing headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary V. Corya
Cassius M. Corya
Lancaster Township
Sullivan, Ind
Dave Johnson
Emma
Dorothy
Death of Achilles Lee Pioneer Resident of Shelby Township
Achilles Lee dies at his son Grant Lee’s home on Hall’s Ridge in Shelby Township. Born December 3, 1824, in the same locality, he served as a private in Co A, 18th Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Funeral for Mt Pleasant Baptist Church members will be held next Saturday. Surviving kin include sons Grant and Jonathan Poo Lee, and daughter Mrs. Clark Brown, all of Shelby Township.]]
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Achilles Lee
Keadack
Grant Lee
Hall's Ridge
Shelby Township
Lee
Co. A
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Amon
Hiy Sons
Geant
Jonathan Poo Lee
Oachehter
Clark Brown
Shelby Town
German Commander Wears Skull In Winter Headgear
Field Marshal von Mackensen, head of the Austro German push on the Italian front, appears in a recent portrait wearing a skull in his hat. The image, circulated from Stockholm to London and finally to America, may symbolize the deadly intent of his forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal von Mackensen
America
London
Stockholm
Germany
Thirty-Third Degree Fan Begeets Home Team
An ad styled as a sports fan portrait promotes Dean's Ointment with a humorous jab at fair weather fans. It markets skin ointment priced 60 cents and targets regular game-day supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thaw
Local News Briefs From Madison and Surrounding Areas
Madison reports include Bertha Tuttle returning from Indianapolis, and Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Stearn also coming back from the same city. A marriage license was issued to Paul Miler and Elberta Ryker. Leo Yunker and William Clegg joined Washington Fire Co. No. 2. Frances Vern don’s funeral was held at Broadway Baptist Church with burial in Springdale. Hazel Deputy resigns from Volga school. vacancy awaiting appointment. Henry Bloom of Parry Manufacturing injured a flyer on his hand. Judge Poor Bear returns from Versaries court, case under advisement. Violet Sommouers returns to Cincinnati. Trinity Orchestra concert noted in Madison. }
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Paul
Wm. Todd
Man Street
Red Cross
Miss Blankinship
Indianapolis
Frank Felter
Huntington
Otto Rott
Bloomington
Wm. A. Guthrie
Indiana
America
France
Lucy Hughes
I. L. Stearn
Paul Miler
Elberta Ryker
Leo Yunker
William Clegg
Washington Fire Co. No. 2
Frances Verndon
Broadway Baptist Church
Springdale Cemetery
Hazel
Henry Bloom
Parry Manufacturing Co
Indianapoli
Bloom
Poor
Bear
Versaries
Mary Titus
Violet Somouers
Cincinnati
Deen
Teachers Urged to Volunteer for County Conscription
County Superintendent Wo Guy Pender reports a request from State Public Instruction officials, backing advice of the State Conscription Board. Teachers are asked to volunteer clerical help for local conscription boards, in spare hours and Saturdays, to save time and money without disrupting school duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Superntendant
Guy Pender
Suproof Publi
Enlist In the Militia Call to Patriot Duty
A call urges able residents to join the state militia or national defense effort. It emphasizes duty, patriotism, and obedience to the governor while noting restrictions within state borders and the need for prompt enrollment. It appeals to families and communities to support France and free defense.
Death of Louis Riehart Sr A Seymour Pioneer
Word has reached this city of the death of Louis Riehart Sr at his home near Seymour. A pioneer resident of Jackson and well known in Madison, he was predeceased by his wife last year and survived by several children including Mrs. John V. Dehler and Louis Riehart Jr who married Elizabeth Braun of this city. Funeral is set for 9 oclock tomorrow morning from the Catholic Church at Seymour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Riehart
Seymour
Jacksonecant
Madison
John V. Dehler
Louis Riehart, Jr
Elizabeth Braun
Bolshevik Dispatch to Front Seeks Armistice Effort
Dispatch from Haparanda says Bolshevik commissioners sent to the front aim to broker an armistice. United States imposes a permanent embargo on Russia bound shipments if the Bolsheviki solidify power and press peace talks. Also reports robbers stole 5000 Liberty bonds 800 YMCA funds and 9000 dollars from Francesville State Bank in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Bolsheki
Haparanda
United States
Russia
Bolsheviki Party
Lafayette
Ind
Francesville State Bank
Death of Mrs Mary Black at Clifty
Mrs Mary Black wife of Robert Black of Clifty died at King's Daughters Hospital at age 71 after a fall at home caused dizziness. Maiden name Mary Suter she was a lifelong Smyrna Presbyterian member with five sons, one daughter who died in infancy, and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Black
Robert Black
Clifty
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Mars. Black
Mary Suter
Della
Burr Sooy
John Defiries
Cifty
Peter Suter
Thems Sut
Indianapolis
Mir Tellis Sater
Panover
Meo Anthony Sater
Clitty
Government cuts war risk rates on ships and cargo
Washington on November 23 announces a rate cut to 4 percent for war risk insurance on American ships and cargos entering the war zone, reflecting declines in submarine menace and geopolitical risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Germans Make Desperate Defense at Cambrai Front
London reports reinforced German troops rushing to the Cambrai front as they fight to hold positions near Conia and the Cambrai road. British forces enter Pentame Notre Dame area and prepare a western flank patrol amid heavy artillery exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Conia
Notre Dame
Te Bapamore Cambrai Road
Former Police Chief Perrott Granted 15 Day Respite
Indianapolis November 23 Former Police Chief Samed Perrott has been granted an additional fifteen day respite from his five year sentence for election frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Samed Perrott
Russian Embassy Fire Reported Amid War Turmoil
Dispatch from Washington states the Russian embassy remains active as the war continues. The building is described as burned in a dramatic moment, while a local remark warns of dangers of ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russian War and
Ministry of Marine
Medical Exam Announcement and War Fund Appeal
Dr. Fred Denny is to be examined. hours are 9 to 3 daily by appointment. Knights of Columbus report rapid fund growth with an $8,000,000 appeal to aid boys in camp and at the front. secretary notes strong showing and public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Denny
Knights of Columbus War Fund
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Burton Boyin
Tonnsville
James Weber
Seelbach
Fort Riley
Kansas
Eaghiln
Wm Todd
John Shadday
Richard Johnson
G. Crozier
C. Ford
Trow
Elsie Taylor
Raymond Jong
Roy
Beth Pervate Homes
Co Toowline
New York
Madison Boys
Dean
Bertha Tuttle
Trinity Orchestra
North Madison
North Madisen
Trinity Qechestea
Violet Sombaer
Cacant
Woo Lee
Ochestra
Militia
Thieris
Edo
Eubet
Louis Riehart, Sr
Mrs
King's Daughters’ Hospital
Lowcot Rates
Ae YR Ark An
Tenor Agua
Mulberry
Cambrai
Copenhagen
Petrograd
Cerny
Austria
Piolence
Gran Emaparandia
Pedder
Ham
Pees
Joneton
Jene Palbid
Domdenburg
Hindenburg
Amsterdam
Rae
Novi
Tia Asta
Ifteneat
War Office
Monte Melette
Orenta
Prave
Gerais
Ines
Perrott
Dijee
Gericn
NGT
Esther
Kirby
N.Y. World
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