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Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1921

Page

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Morning Trains Marked by Passages and News

Local entries note residents boarding trains to Hammond Indianapolis Terre Haute and Louisville for church sessions teaching positions and family visits. A birth at the Munice public school and social gatherings honor Mrs. Frederick Schneider mark a lively morning.

Virginia Tevis Louisville Ellison McGuire Indianapolis Grand Lodge K. of P Edward Colgate Terre Haute Synod of the Presbyterian Church William Osborn J. C. Winchester Crawfordsville Mary Turner Munice Muncie

Odd Fellows to Confer First Degree in Louisville Armory

Home Lodge of Odd Fellows in Louisville plans a first degree ceremony in the armory on Friday October 14 starting at 5 pm with a 30 member team. The Lexington home orphans band will perform. Monroe Lodge No 2 meets tomorrow night to discuss the matter and other items with addresses by two prominent Odd Fellows. Every Odd Fellow urged to participate in the doings.

Home Lodge of Odd Fellows Louisville Armory Lexington Monroe Lodge No. 2

Tapiro Pigmy Cultivators of Tobacco

Tapiro pigmy people described as cultivators of tobacco in the region, with notes on their agricultural practices and local livelihood.

Old and New Met at White House Today

Thomas Rodey Marshall former Vice President called on President Harding at the White House and met Calvin Coolidge in the executive offices. A Cabinet member welcomed Marshall as he chatted with the President and Postmaster General. Marshall said he had no advice to give and quipped about a five cent cigar.

Washington

Appeals Court Reverses Damages Award in Patent Case

The United States Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling awarding about 2 million dollars to Henry Ford in a patent infringement dispute. The decision overturns Judge Anderson’s damages judgment against a Cincinnati company, affecting claimed patent infringement.

Weina Hhenry Ford United Tetee Crevourted Jeeta Anderson

Trial opens in murder case with Mrs. Southard as key witness

The fourth husband murder case proceeds with Mrs. Southard facing the court as her counsel portrayed, while a sister or friend sits apart. The witness is seated away from her spouse in court as testimony begins, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Cotton depart by train to visit friends and relatives in Kokotus.

Eling Afro Jesse Cotton Veway Kokotus

Boy 10 Held in Death of Brother Near Chicago

A ten year old boy Hugh Buffington was held by the police matron for questioning in the death of his fourteen year old brother Samuel found hanging in a clothes closet at their home. Police believe a hangman game may have led to fright and disappearance. The mother and stepfather were released.

Chicago Hugh Buffington Samuel Hugh

Omaha business men seized in billion-dollar financial scandal

Nine prominent Omaha businessmen were arrested amid reports of at least 100 indictments returned by the grand jury. The arrests stem from multiple business failures and hints point to a colossal fraud to be pursued by the state.

Omaha

Dover Channel Swimmers and Burgess Cross Channel

English swimmer William Burgess finally crossed from South Foreland Dover to Le Chatet near Cape Gris Nez in 22 hours 35 minutes after 15 prior attempts. The article notes earlier crossings by Captain Webb and others, with jellyfish stings, tides, and near-misses described.

Dover Calais You Burgess South Foreland le Chatelct Apatron West Point Lhover Cape Gis Ney Pas de Calais William T. Burgess le Chatelet Cape Gris Nez Captain Webb David Patten New York Sam Mahoney Revere Beach Mass Sangatee Jabez Wolffe James Mearns Montagu Holbermn England Annette Kellerman

Kansas coal strike ties up mines at $1000 a ton

Pittsburg Kansas October miners leaders said it will cost the state $1000 per ton to mine coal as the Kansas mines remain completely idle. Water floods large workings and even donkey hole operations halt while the strike in support of Howat continues.

Pittsburg Kansas Howat

Federal miners jailed in West Virginia seek White House aid

A United Mine Workers committee formed at the Indianapolis miners convention asked President Harding for federal protection for miners held in West Virginia jails amid the recent civil conflict. The request underscores mounting labor tensions and seeks federal intervention.

West Virginia Washington Harding United Mine Workers Indianapolis

Governor seeks extradition over West Virginia mine murder charge

Governor Morgan of West Virginia filed for extradition of miner avid Rubb from West Terre Haute Indiana in connection with the March on Mingo murder. A hearing is set in Governor McCray's office tomorrow.

West Virginia Terre Haute Indianapolis Morgan Avid Rubb, Miner West Terre Haute Indiana Mingo McCray Tomorr

Invitations Sent For Armament Conference Participants

Washington reports invitations will be sent today to Belgium the Netherlands and Portugal to participate in the armament conference. Other powers have agreed to their inclusion.

Belgium Netherlands Portugal Washington Portugual

Riley Birthday Celebrations Set Across Indiana

October 7 events will include a tree planting at 11 AM in Indianapolis to benefit the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children with Governor McCray possibly speaking. A state wide school campaign funds the hospital from Riley’s birthday to October 28, supporting a free children’s hospital.

Riley Indiana Indianapolis James Whitcomb Riley McCray State Board of Education Children’s Hospital Riley Memorial Association

Food for Pugilists Confusion Over Dishes Stews

A newspaper note reports a diner misled by a bill of fare calling a dish stewed uppercute, only to find it was stewed apricots. The item reflects a culinary mix up echoed in travel notes from Florida to Brazil.

Saluda man fined in Circuit Court for assault and battery

In the Circuit Court this morning John Righthouse of Saluda township was fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery. He also pled guilty in Squire Harley's court to provoke and was fined $1 and costs. The incident occurred at a ball gate near Chelsea last July between a picked man from Battery E and a picked man from Saluda. Attorney Phibbs represented the defendant and Prosecuting Attorney Byron Mouser appeared for the State.

John Righthouse Saluda Righthouse Squire Harley’s Chelsea Battery E Satuda Phibbs Jeffersonville Byron Mouser Edward Andrews Edward Forter Prardtan Wirst Cooper Hirst James B Fiorence Woolford Francia Lotte Blaylock Charles McQuirin Veronics Quinn Richard Todd Finagline Lockridge Joseph Hawkins Ernest Fewell Nettie Bo Fewell

Madison visit shapes plans for Clifty Falls park hotel site

Officials from the Conserv- Veltman Commission of Taidiana and local leaders visited Madison from Versailles to confer at Clity Park about locating a park hotel. Rose Hall is favored for its view and access along the river, with broad support from business leaders and civic groups.

Rachted Packer Conser- Veltman Cominisson Taidiana Madison Versailles Clity Park Mendisen Rose Hall Bagdovelinet Catty Falls Rose Hilwood Park Hotel Rose di Toter Clifty Falls

High School Senior Lyceum Course Set in October

The senior class plans a five act lyceum program in the school assembly room featuring Redpath Chautauqua Bureau acts and local artists. The Temple Singers open on Thursday night October 6 with Jannette Kling, Dr W T Sherman Culp, Deren the magician and Princess Nadonis Indians also on the bill. Howard Richards and Ida Bell Lee received a marriage license this afternoon.

Redpath Chautauqua Bureau Temple Singers

Built for Sleep Simmons Beds Ad

An old styled ad touts Simmons metal beds and springs as a health investment. A sales message promises sturdiness and deep sleep while urging readers to visit a salesman to view the Simmons Medal Bliss and cribs.

Cour Iolis Simmons Medal Bliss, Cribs Simmons Springs

Campaign to double membership of WVL by Oct 15

The Indiana League of Women Voters aims to double its membership from July with a drive running October 5 to 15. District chairs will recruit through current members who must present one new member each with dues of 50 cents, by October 15.

Indiana League of Women Voters W. V

Actress Praised as a Star in Boston Transcript Note

A Boston Transcript praise tongues an actress as a rising star in a fair path to fame. The snippet mentions linoleum care guidance noting a coat of vartush applied every few months to extend life and maintain smoothness of courinoteum.

Boston Transcript

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