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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
8
The Madison area reports the Hattie Brown is laid up for repairs after bursting its mud drum. Local residents make short trips to Cincinnati and Louisville for events, education, and family visits. Louisiana journeys, weddings, and convention plans appear alongside small notices and local ads.
Mate Coburn Pratt of the steamship Corker shot Samuel Smith a North Madison laborer after an argument over work. Pratt fired twice striking Smith in the thigh and abdomen. Smith is hospitalized and the outcome is doubtful. Pratt surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Monroe and posted a $500 bond awaiting the case.
The sudden death of Frank Klein aged 28 at his West First Street home is attributed to apoplexy. He was the elder son of John Klein, survived by two sisters Agnes and Mayme of Indianapolis and brother Charles. Funeral at St. Michael's church Monday at 9 am, burial in North Madison Catholic cemetery.
Cards announce the October 1 wedding in Newport Kentucky of George Utric Middleton and Nina Ethel Bertsch. After December 1 the couple will reside in Columbus Ohio. George is the son of the late William and Mrs Middleton of the city and brother of Mrs Joseph Schofield.
Andrew Jackson Dolph of Aurora Indiana died of heart disease at age 89. A Mexican War veteran he never consulted a physician or took medicine in his life. He was the last surviving member of a large early settler family. Burial in Cedar Hedge Cemetery will include military honors. American made goods keep American money at home.
Louisville October 2 Samuel M Wilhite city Comptroller pleaded guilty to misappropriating fifteen thousand dollars He received a sentence of from two to ten years in prison indicating a major public finance crime case with official action and expected appeal.
Telegraphs from Indianapolis manufacturers urge Senator Shively to oppose a proposed horsepower tax on automobiles. The protests were submitted to the Senate finance committee, with many messages routed to the Indiana delegation for consideration.
Hanover names new members Mary Hall Janette Culbertson Mildred Archer Vevay Alma MacDonnell Windsor Daisy Belle Kehoe Jeffersonville Helen Engle Winchester Gladys Roberts Bedford E S Allison Gardner Til C E Colgate Madison G D McKay Vevay R J Millin J S Garritt Hanover Robert McNulty Jr South Wilmington Ill A L Miyatovitch Indianapolis Profess M G Feuerhak and Misa Bloise Millis chosen as faculty advisors Plans for fall term play The American Citizen to be staged in November Biology zoology course offered again this term under Prof A H Young
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary Henry Vanosdal, wife of Capt. A D Vanosdal, were held at 2 pm yesterday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Long officiating. Burial followed at Springdale cemetery with pallbearers Mesars John W Bishop Ira Montgomery John Hughes Elias J Scott John McGregor Harry H Cope. Directors elected by F M Insurance Co this afternoon are David Johnson John T Schofield C R McLelland Howard S Moffett M D Wilson W H Horuff. The directors meet tomorrow to organize by electing officers.
A man recalls fear of peaceful days after being charged with murder in a mistaken identity case. He survived war’s chaos only to be jailed in a tranquil country and longs for renewed conflict to shake off his haunting dread.
Funeral services for the late Frank Klein were conducted at 9 o'clock this morning at St Michael's church with Father Guthneck presiding. The Eagles held house services beforehand and numerous floral tributes adorned the church. Burial followed at North Mission cemetery with pallbearers including Michael McLaughlin James Cavanaugh Clyde Grace Calvin Cisco Jesse Lory George Breitenback Thomas McLaughlin and Grover Gentrup. Distances attendees came from Indianapolis and Louisville including James Graham Mrs G Munford Mrs Louis Eckhart and son William Mrs Bridget Donlan Miss Ella Naughton and Miss Maggie Noon.
A surprise birthday party for Mise Rene was held at the home of Mr and Mrs O E Bucknell on Telegraph Hill Saturday evening. Guests included Nora Bucknell and many friends, with music and games and late refreshments.
Pursued by a park policeman and a chauffeur eluding him after defrauding them of 42 dollars the man who posed as a German count leaped into the lake at Lincoln Park and was drowned. The chase ended when the float was overwhelmed by surf as the impersonator fled after visiting Ogden Armour and other millionaires. The piece notes court adjournment and new bailiffs with a poem and a forest facts section.
Public notice from The Herald Company Incorporated Madison Indiana for October 1 1914 lists editors M H Cochrane and John B Nicase Jr managing editor business manager John B Niesse Jr publisher and owners M H Cochrane and John B Niesse Jr with no bondholders. Average paid circulation six months prior 1245 copies. Sworn October 3 1914 before J K Weyer notary public commission expires 1917.
A Madison report describes the house tax plan taxing pool tables five dollars each and tobacco at four dollars eighty per seller. The bill would place pool rooms billiard parlors bowling alleys and tobacco sellers under new internal revenue levies with broad business impact.
Funeral services for the late John Shingleton were held at 2 PM yesterday at North Madison Christian Church led by Rev. Moody. Burial followed in Minor Cemetery with pallbearers, all first cousins, being John Glore Jr, Will Glore, Draper Glore, Harley Shingleton, George Shingleton, and Hrie Shingleton.
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