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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1915

Page

4

Indiana State Debt Stays Low Amid Political Attacks

A Madison-printed weekly reviews Indiana’s finances praising a surplus and low per capita expenses while criticizing Democrats since 1910. It claims past debts and unfunded obligations were resolved, institutions completed, and maintenance funded, despite charges of a corrupt machine from opponents.

Indiana Ohio Missigsippi River Canedal Marshall Ralston Hast State House Newcastle Times

Ham omelete proposed as humorous sobering method

In Atlantic City a man suggests a ham omelete as a cure for intoxication after pleading in police court. The judge suspends sentence noting the odd but helpful idea and praising the speaker for entertaining others.

Atlantic City BE. C.rassiti Robert E. Kiine Camden

Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts Mercury Dangers

An advertisement warns against mercury in medicines and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. It states the remedy is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces, with assurances of a free testimonial and a bottle guarantee. It also recommends Ball's Family Pills for constipation.

F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Hall Cheney & Ge Ball

Red Cross Ball Blue Promoted as True Blue Cleaner

An old adv slogan claims Red Cross Ball Blue is the genuine blue product for laundry while warning water content makes other brands weak. The ad emphasizes true blue color and asks buyers to choose Ball Blue.

Tariff Question to be Discussed by House Committee

Washington reports that majority members of the Ways and Means Committee will meet before Congress convenes to decide on revising tariff schedules. Lincoln Dixon met with Secretary McAdoo to discuss retaining the sugar tariff as the Treasury prepares import data for President Wilson.

Washington Waya and Means Committee Congress Lincoln Dixon North Vernon Ind Treasury Department McAdoo Treasury Wilson Colorado California Louisianna Michigan

Indiana Ends Fiscal Year Debt Free for First Time Since 1832

Indianapolis reports Indiana will close the fiscal year on Sept. 30 with no foreign or domestic debt and no outstanding bills. Finance board members Governor Samuel M. Ralston Auditor Dale J. Crittenberger and Treasurer George A. Butler note a cash balance and improved state finances since Governor Marshall’s era.

Willis S. Thompson Indianapolis Indiana Finance Board Samuel M. Ralston Dale J. Crittenberger George A. Butler State Finance Board Thomas R. Marshall Marshall and Ralston Wiliam H. O'Brien William H. Vollmer

Four Deaths Reported in Jennings County Area

Four deaths are reported in North Vernon and surrounding areas. Joshua Miller aged 71 died of cancer at his north Elm Street home and was buried in Bear Creek Cemetery. Smith Mann also 71 died after a paralytic stroke with three sisters surviving. John Richard Amick 76, pioneer of Jennings county, died from paralysis with a widow two daughters and six sons surviving. funeral at Scipio Cemetery. Mrs Bertha Adolph 50 died in Indianapolis while visiting relatives and was buried in Hayden Cemetery.

North Vernon Joshua Miller North Elm Street Bear Creek Jefferson County Smith Mann Me. Mann Indianapolis John Richard Amick Jennings County Scipio Cemetery Bertha Adolph Hayden Cemetery

Sunshine Beaver girls host country social supper

At Jared Ryker's country home a Sunshine Beaver girls group hosted a Saturday chicken supper for local young men. A decorated lawn table offered fried chicken pies cakes and lemonade before music races and games entertained guests. Attendees included Mabel L Ryker Marie Wolf Opal Ackerman Lily Ryker and others with Jared Ryker and Mrs McCord among the adults.

Jared Ryker Sunshine Beaver Girls The Baptist Sunday School Dee

President Wilson Weeps as Grand Army Parade Passes

President Wilson, in Washington, teared up while reviewing a Grand Army veterans parade. Thousands from the city and 100,000 visitors watched the emotional display as broken ranks passed by, recalling Andrew Johnson’s era five decades earlier.

Washington Wilson Andrew Johnson

Sloan's Liniment Promises Relief for Rheumatism Pain

An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment unlocks congested blood flow to ease rheumatism neuralgia and other pains. It urges readers to keep a bottle at home and emphasizes warmth and quick relief with 256 609 and 1.00 sizes.

Sloan Eniffar

Dr King’s New Discovery Recommended For Cold Relief

Ad copy urges immediate use of Dr King’s New Discovery to prevent bronchial complications after a cold. Claims the remedy is tested across ages and effective against lingering cold germs. Available in 500 and 1 bottle sizes.

Dean's Ointment Promotes Safe Skin Care for Babies

For eczema and itching skin in children use Dean's Ointment. A small amount treats many areas and is safe for kids. Available at all stores for 60e per box.

Dean

Typhoid Season Warned By Public Health Service

Washington reports the coming typhoid season with an estimated 204000 Americans contracting the fever and about 18000 deaths. Half of the fatalities would be ages 15 to 35. Cleanliness, protected water, and sanitary dairies are urged as essential prevention measures.

Washington United States Public Health Service

Two Teeth Fine Shocks Salina Court

In Salina Kansas judge Danik fined James Barnes 815 after Anna Conrad reported an assault. The court noted two teeth removed from a woman’s head were valued at 7.50 per tooth, totaling 15, with the money ordered to the city treasury.

Salina Kan Accortdis Danik Wirestal Anna Conrad James Barnes Uarnes Anna Fantine

Happy Day Celebrates Saint Michael Feast and Father Guthneck

Saint Michael’s feast day marks the 37th anniversary of Father Guthneck’s ordination and the church patron’s day. A High Mass and school program honor him, with gifts from parishioners, as the priest’s devotion and church improvements receive praise.

Saint Michael Father Guthneck St. Michael's Church Guthneck St. Michael’s Church St Michael's 6c Good Sisters Elizabeth Jochum Gus Bumen Chas Schmidt Edward Huck Cross Crowne Michael L. Guthneck Jasper County Illinois Algace France Anna McManus Philadelphia Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Sisters of Providence Michael St. Meinrad’s St. Michael’s Day Chatard St. Paterick’s Cannelton Madison St. Michael's St. Michael’s. Heetande High

Quiet Title Suit Seeks Lands in Jefferson County

In Jefferson Circuit Court containing 80 acres and 40 acre tracts in Section 22 Township 5 North Range 10 East the case Francis E. Cummiskey vs John H. Cummiskey et al seeks to quiet title to known lands and unknown heirs. The defendants nonresidents are notified to appear at October term 1915 in Madison to answer the complaint.

State of Indiana Jefferson County Jefferson Circuit Francis E. Cummiskey John H. Cummiskey Charles Reed Cleve Johnson Lon Johnson Irene Johnson Ethel Anderson Lewis William Lewis Cyrus W. Cummiskey Sarah A. Cummiskey Anna R. Schoolcraft Mary Susan Schoolcraft Ann Matilda Reed George W. Reed Rebecca Cummiskey Maria Susan Cummiskey George W. Cummiskey Daniel B. Cummiskey Cyrus Cummiskey Ann M. Reed Mary Susan Cummiskey Joseph Cummiskey Daniel Baxter Susan Baxter Indiana Madison M. Prenatt J. C. C. Curtis Marshall

Herald Extends Congratulations on Golden Jubilee

The Herald congratulates Father Guthneck on his golden jubilee and wishes him continued health and strength in his grand and good work. The note expresses community respect and best wishes for many more years of service.

Father Guthneck

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Madison Lra Jim -Herald Company Main Street Adison, End Ray Cloury Secretary of the Treasury Clarence Grebe Charlie Rogers Paul Miller Clyde A. Ryker Clarence Golay Clinton L. Ryker Orville Adcock Aneel Ryker Ruasel Carlisle Dean Ryker Howard Douglas Wilbur Graham Wiley Riedel Clifford Stoner Stanley Riedel Ebenezer Hisenhardt Emmett Wood William McCord Virgil Melton McCord ADV St. Michael’s Grand Od St. Michael M. L. Guthneck Iss Kendallville Albert Rimmel Castoria
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