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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1917
Page
1
London dispatch reports savage German counter attacks over West Flanders near Ypres and Polygon Wood repulsed by heavy British fire. Zonnebeke remained contested with German forces suffering heavy casualties as they tried to regain ground amid fear of a new Allied offensive.
Camp Taylor in Louisville announces it is ready to receive drafted men starting tomorrow. Recruits from various localities will be kept together and assigned to permanent regiments. Police arrest James Brake on public intoxication. case set before Mayor Crozier at 9 a.m. tomorrow.
The Judge Advocate General issued a formal opinion to the Secretary of War stating that conscientious objectors may be assigned to any army service that does not involve an actual attempt to take life. The ruling fixes the status of Mennonites and Quakers.
Dr Harry Garfield U S fuel administrator told State Coal Administrators that coal prices must fall despite high production costs. He warned retail dealers will try to evade October 1 price order while mine prices in central fields may rise due to upcoming wage increases.
William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, opened Indiana Liberty Loan campaign in Tomlinson Hall, Indianapolis, after a parade of about 1,000 soldiers, business men, and others.
Legal and court notes from Indianapolis dated October 1 cover guardianship final reports for William A. Bierck and Eleanor Wierck, divorces granted for Luke Brinker and Tona Benham, dismissals in several cases including Dr Lutz and Elmer Dye, and a grand jury indictment against Howard West for liquor to a minor. The October Jefferson Circuit term opens with judge Griffith presiding and a jury list read.
A German raider or submarine mother ship is reported in South American waters by the captain of a ship arriving here, signaling the presence of German naval activity in the region.
Indianapolis October 2 The Cincinnati Bluffton and Chicago Railway case was continued this afternoon on the petition seeking an order to operate the road.
City observers note river traffic decline in recent years and Captain Walker of the Helen Lane visited to gauge mercantile interest in a new daily stern wheeler route between this city and Louisville. The proposal met with unknown immediate reception but promises welcome for faster travel. A light closing aside references paradise and fishing.
Mr and Mrs Forrest Steele of Willow Branch Indiana and Mrs Earl Abbott of St Louis Missouri stay with the Hummel family on East Fourth Street. The party including Misses Helen and Bessie Hummel toured Louisville visiting Camp Taylor and other points, then returned. They left for home with Miss Helen Hummel joining for an extended visit.
Armed deputy sheriffs were held in readiness in Lexington on October 20 to respond to a strike zone action in Kentucky and Tennessee. Posses continued arresting men under indictment.
London reports ten persons killed last night as German air raids continued. The tally raises concern over civilian losses and the escalating air war over the capital.
Friends in Madison report the wedding of Miss Edna Mantz daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Mantz to Mr William J Mehan on September 27 they began housekeeping at 1028 Newman Ave Indianapolis The bride a popular figure among local youths is praised and best wishes sent The Herald notes future plans and mentions Fred Smith preparing to move to Indianapolis to take a superintendent post with firemen and engineers Also references a recipe for eggs baked in tomatoes and a nostalgic line about envelopes since 1830.
Mayor Crozier returns from Jeffersonville with shirt material unavailable amid uncertain timing. Scottsbury residents rush to finish shirts for the mayor and locals, while Madison sewers prepare bed sacks for soldiers. Officials expect rapid output, aiming for $500,000 worth of sacks before winter snow.
Dentists of Jefferson County joined the conscription board at the local recruiting station to provide thorough dental examinations for draftees. The Jefferson County Dental Association led by Dr. PLN Kestner and others offered full day services and free materials, with several dentists already performing fillings by noon. Hurrah for the dentists of Jefferson county.
Madison High School held its annual election for the board of control with four student representatives and two faculty members. Elected were Carlyle Antrobus Louis Francisco Howard Denton and Colette Keller. Basketball arrangements will be set soon. Delegates from Madison and Syracuse Lodges of K P left for Indianapolis for a convention. A remark about a woman admitting she is homely appears.
Mrs Frank P Vail died last night at the family home on West First Street after a lengthy illness. Laura Palmer Vail, born in Madison, married Frank P Vail in 1889 and left two children, Margaret and Dana, a son Rev. John Palmer in Washington D C, and daughters Mrs Gros and Miss Jessie Palmer. Her death leaves a community mourning the gifted pianist and organist whose sacred service and musical talent touched many.
A telegram from Wells county reports Gashorn Cotton's exemption case reversed by the President. The district board had refused occupational exemption, but Cotton’s appeal to the President granted relief.
The funeral mass for Mrs. Matt C Heitz was held at St Marys Church at nine oclock with Rev Charles Bilger officiating. Interment followed at St Josephs Cemetery. Pallbearers included Albert Hummel George Zepf Herbert Mountjoy Charles Jacobs and mourners Florence Green Marguerite Waltz left for Indianapolis to resume music studies at the Conservatory.
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