Madison Herald notes and local society moves in Madison 1917
In Madison on October 3 a birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs Charles Bersch. County commissioners adjourned for October term. In Mayor's court James Blake fined for public intoxication. Earl Perry fined on peat larceny charges in circuit court. Local social and travel items include W H L Rake family to a China schoolhouse event, John Huck selling a milch cow for 100 dollars, Mrs E E Powell traveling to Indianapolis and Chicago to join Dr Nathan B P Graham, and Mrs J F Callan visiting Hannibal township with connections to Calloways Station.
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Oand
Charles Bersch
James Blake
Earl Perry
W. HL. Rake
China
John Huck
Gilbert Dihammer
E. E. Powell
Indianapolis
Nathan Graham
Marion Graham
Chicago
Mrs Caroline Bennett Dies After Months of Illness
Mrs Caroline Bennett aged 23 died at her West Madison home after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Elmer Bennett and daughter of William and Mrs Layton. Survived by her husband, parents, and several siblings. The community mourns her virtuous life and patience.
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Caroline Bennett
West Madison
Will Enter Permanent Units Assignment of Next Contingent
Indiana draftees arriving at Camp Taylor will join permanent organizations or provisional training battalions with a preference to keep men from the same locality together to build esprit de corps. The 335th Infantry will include men from Bartholomew through Washington counties and Evansville. The article concludes with unrelated musings on weather, farming, marriage, and Civil War cost.
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Louisville
Indiana
Camp Taylor
France
National Army
335Th Infantry
Bartholomew
Clark
Crawford
Bearborn
Decatur
Dubois
Fiyette
Floyd
Franklin
Gibson
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Jennings
Ohio
Orange
Perry
Pike
Posey
Ripley
Scott
Spencer
Switzerland
Nan
Vanderburg
Warrick
Washington
Evansville
Death claims young wife in city tragedy
Catherine Kapps, wife of Toseah Kapps, died suddenly at home after a short illness. The community mourns as relatives and friends lament the loss, with several survivors naming parents and siblings among those attending services and expressing condolences. The deceased was active in local groups and connections, with several neighbors and church members noting her steady presence.
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Catherine
Toseah Kapps
Welock
Some Day in Old London Yankee Troops Parade
A New York Herald description recalls a 1917 British welcome for American troops in London. Crowds line the Strand and Whitehall as U S soldiers march, with Britons and dominions praising their presence and style. The report notes cheers, flowers, and admiration for the Americans' demeanor and uniforms.
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Old London
Harper
Cotty
Theotayre
CPS
Whitehall
Prafatweer Square
Lord Nelson
Amurica
England
Strand
House of Parliament
New York Herald
Fire on Ship Sparks Escape of Clough Family in 1812
During the 1812 war a Connecticut farmer John Clough Ising hides a plan to desert a British ship with his wife Katherine. Katherine starts a fire to distract the crew while John slips overboard toward Long Island Sound. John lands safely. Katherine is sent ashore as a suspected incendiary. The couple reunite next day at a farm with their ten children.
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England
John Clough
Long Island Sound
Katherine
Denny
Colin
Clough
Sore Deen
Weitherdue
Monsh
Port
Wortana
Wiley
New London
John
John Cloteh
Martine
Join
Pleasant Poist Social Notes from Madison Area
Mrs Frank McGee and daughter Edith hosted Sunday guests including John Lehnert and family from Bio Creek, John Smiths from Mishawaka, and Josie Turner from Madison. Card lists relatives visiting, trips to North Vernon and Tennesee military academy news, plus a circular marriage notice for Miss Margaret Real Dunbar of Pittsburgh to Miss James Oria White of Paul.
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Frank McGee
Edith
John Lehnert
Anna
Clara
O Joseph
John Smith
Arthur
Marshall Leslie
Dorothy
Bio Creek
Charles Rhabottom
Clyde
Mishawaka
Tudo
Josie Turner
Madison
Ohder
Edith McGee
Frank MicCree
Packsonville
Tuscola
Podimmapetis
North Vernon
Theodore Pilbert
Paul
Camp Pavior
Tamely
Tnenopolis
Michael Requet
Ebtrry Therrandl
Bow
Poraghini
Elizabeth Mix
Corviin
Destarats
Margaret Real Dunbar
Pittsburg
Jancis Oria
Aft Wreelhoe
Father Kossimon
Sacred Pearl Church
Boxing for American Soldiers Promoted by War Secretary
Raymond D. Fosdick of New York City heads the commission on training camp activities under Secretary Baker. He argues boxing is a top amusement for new soldiers and helps forge decent manhood, despite broader anti boxing sentiment in parts of the country.
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Raymond D. Fosdick
New York City
Commission
Baker
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adverts With Mercury Warning
An 19th century style newspaper advertisement warns against mercury in ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and taken internally. It urges buyers to ensure authenticity and mentions testimonials and price per bottle.
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Masons Cartacen
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Bayng Hall
Ohio
Chensy & Co
Hypoferrin Health Tonic Promoted As Vitalizer
An advertisement extols Hypoferrin as a health tonic to prevent and combat fatigue and frailty. It claims benefits for stomach nerves stamina and vigor, urging daily use to maintain a sound mind and body with physician approval and a scientific formula.
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Ag T
Dee
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