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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1917

Page

2

Madison Herald Weeklvn Edition Highlights Local Movements

Madison residents report Rev. Thomas C. Moffett visiting brothers on the hilltop. Miss Mary Frances Hargan travels to Indianapolis to visit relatives. A marriage license is issued to Orie L. McCormick and LeVena Robison. Local men enlist: Michael McLean joins infantry at Ft Harrison. Carroll Eaglin to aviation signal corps. Local families travel and host visits in Madison and Indianapolis with notes on hometown ties.

Thomas C. Moffett D. D New York City Mary Frances Hargan Indianapolis Clerk Prewatt Orie L. McCormick LeVena Robison Michael McLean Vevay Ft. Harrison McLean Frank Horuff John Mary Horuff N. Horuff East Main Street Carroll Eaglin Tobe Eaglin Aviation Signal Corps Calvin Bolen Smyrna Tp George Simpson

Madison News Roundup Includes Visits and Farewell Travel

Mrs. David Davis of Louisville arrived to visit relatives in Madison. William Arbuckle of Lexington Indiana was admitted to Penny's Sanitarium for treatment. Rev. Moor Guthneck departed for Indianapolis to stay through the week. A marriage license was issued to Leroy Gibson and Adelia Mitchell of Indiana and they wed in town. Mrs. Mo Giarber and Mrs. Blanche Garber Jettress prepared for Detroit for several weeks. The funeral of Franti Alors Winscott of Logan month took place at Mt Pleasant cemetery.

William Arbuckle Lexsington Ind Moor. Guthneck Leroy Gibson Adelia Mitchell Stuart Gin Her Blanche Garber Jettress Gearaipe Detroit Mich Mroos Mo Giarber Franti Alors Winscott Red Ressene Winsott Pridhiv Mt Pleasant Cemetery

Surgical Dressings Shipped by Jefferson County Red Cross

From war start to October 1 the Jefferson County Red Cross Chapter reports shipments of surgical dressings and hospital supplies including compresses wipes laparotomy pads bandages wash cloths handkerchiefs tray covers knitted sponges fracture pillows napkins gauze rolls drains absorbent cotton muslin squares hot water bag covers comfort pillows bed socks draw sheets hospital bed shirts pajamas dish towels triangular bandages pillow cases and more totaling numerous items shipped to aid war efforts.

Jefferson County Red Cross

Nell Donlan to Wed E W W Hoyt of Baltimore

The wedding of Miss Nell Donlan and Mr E W W Hoyt of Baltimore Md is announced for next Monday October 15 at 4 p m at the Dow n home Third and West streets. Donlan is well regarded with many friends. Hoyt is described as a prominent young Baltimore businessman.

Nell Donlan E. W. W. Hoyt Baltimore Miss Donlan M. G. Donlan Mr. Hoyt Third West Streets

Funeral for Mrs George F Altizer at Hebron

The funeral of Mrs George F Altizer who died Wednesday at Battle Creek Michigan will be held tomorrow afternoon at Hebron at 2 o'clock. She once lived in Jefferson County and many friends here will be saddened by her death.

George F. Altizer Battle Creek Mich Hebron

Hatch Engagement Announced For Martha Hatch

Dr and Mrs H S Hatch announce the engagement of their daughter Martha to J Forest Butts of Carrollton. The wedding is set for November 14, 1917. The item includes a stray reflective line about friendship and a retouched photograph.

Appointment as Inspector in Madison Dupont North Vernon Seymour and Brownstown

Homer L Mathews of North Vernon has been named inspector for the district covering Madison Dupont North Vernon Seymour and Brownstown by Marion Caldwell Republican State Inspector of Oh. The appointment follows the removal of Mr Harry Boo Nichols who previously held the post amid legal challenges to the oil inspection law in federal court. Funeral services for Mrs George Altiver were held at Heteron church with Rev Scott leading the service and a large gathering of friends in attendance. Surviving relatives include two brothers, two sisters, and father Mr John Riggie.

Homer Lo Matthews North Vernon Madison Dupont Seymour Brownstown Marion Caldwell Gev. Goodrich Harry Boo Nichols Nichols Moutthiews Ian Akak Boise Natasa Beceer Diay Mia Alter Creary Heteron Church Revo Scott Friends Nitizer Battle Creek Miho Jedferson Oat Tod Battle Creer George Riggle Foltz Ind Maidan Rigyle Loostand Steinberger Cleveland Ohio Casad John Riggie

Would be sport figure faces uncertain fate

Fragmented OCR text shows unclear names and events. No coherent details available to identify persons, teams, dates, or places. Summarization cannot extract a meaningful news item from the garbled source.

Market Prices and Property Transfers Listed in Indianapolis Column

Indianapolis market page shows hogs receipts at 3,000 with tone steady and mixed cattle receipts around 500. Grain prices include milling wheat bids, corn steady, oats and hay values with several No 1 and No 2 grades. Property transfers note Blake widow to Blake for 76 acres in Graham and Francis Ross to John St Cordrey in city for $1.00 tendered.

Blake W. C. Blake A.W. Blake Graham Francis Ross John St. Cordrey City

State v Dora H Craig Bond and Desertion Case

In the State vs Dora H Craig the court released sureties after a bond for appearance on new charges related to desertion and non service in the army. Solomon J Bear, receiver of The Peoples Trust Co, noted the resignation of guardians Ann Conley Graham Gilliand and Estella Holwager. Sarah E Woykoff was granted a divorce from Harvey Wykoff and her name restored to Sarah Ek Harmon. Emerson Lemen represented Woykoff. FTC considers oil and gasoline price supervision after receiving production cost data from major firms.

Dora H. Craig Solomon J. Bear The Peoples Trust Co Ann Conley Graham Gilliand Estella Holwager Sarah E. Woykoff North Madison Harvey Wykoff Sarah Ek Harmon Emerson Lemen

Death of Albert Schreiber After Long Illness at Hanover Area

Albert Schreiber died at his home west of Hanover Saturday due to asthma after a long illness. He was about 78 years old and a well known local farmer and grocer. Survived by his widow Macy Dolin before marriage, a daughter Macy, and sons Charles, Robert and Lawrence. Robert Schreiber is a technician with Co F 3d Battery in Camp Shelby Mississippi. Several siblings and a number of other relatives mourn his loss. The funeral and burial details are to be announced by the family.

Albert Schreiber Hanover Schreiber Darin Ty Amd Chareh Macy Dolin Marrige Miss Macy Charles Hobert Lawrences Robert Tahbadd Camp Shelbs Hattesdare Miss Thyeral Louie Lehrerbert Dayton Obie Henry

Madison visits and travels from local notes

Madison residents Charles Rienne and sister Misa Clara of St. Louis visit home folks while Rev. Charles Bilger departs for Indianapolis. Mrs. Jennie Danner returns to Wirt after visiting Madison. Miss Louise Hyatt heads to Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. McBride and Mrs. Linsley return from Kentucky motor trip. May Thomas sails to Valparaiso for a brother in law’s funeral. Alphonse Heilman and wife on wedding trip stop in Madison. Belle Francisco returns to Lafayette. Frank Tosmith in Ro Roford factory district reports demand and contracts for large tea containers.

Charles Rienne Misa Clara St. Louis Charles Bilger Indianapolis Jennie Danner Wirt Madison Louise Hyatt King's Daughters’ Hospital Charles O) McBride A. Linsley Kentucky Ethel Lees Dre Cockrell Evansville Wisconsin May Thomas Valparaiso Ind James H. Jacoby

Doans Kidney Pills Help Madison Woman

A Madison woman Mrs Francis A King reports kidney trouble worsened after colds. Her limbs swelled and she could not wear shoes until using Doans Kidney Pills bought at Harper Co. drug store. After three boxes her kidneys improved.

Madison Francis A. King Second St Doan Harper & Co

Finch Provides Winter Coal For Tower Workers

Mr John C Finch manager of the Tower Manufacturing Company has supplied all employees with coal at cost for the winter. About twenty five carloads of Indiana coal were delivered to the plant at Depot and Second streets. Workers may pay in weekly installments. The company has coal to run through next June.

Tower Manufacturing Company Indiana Depot Second Streets John C. Finch Finch

Census census returns and private searches in New York

Detectives bus collectors and relatives crowded the city director of census and tabulating division as state military census near completion. Officials say census facts are sacred and beyond subpoenas. The era's end marked by the razing of the St Denis hotel in New York.

New York

Lessons From My Girlhood About Ralph Loring

Ruth Graham recounts a painful early romance with Ralph Loring, his flirtation with rival Sarah Baker, and a forged anonymous letter that ruins trust. The author describes pride, jealousy, and a lifelike memory of the man who faded from her town but lingered as a sorrowful memory.

Alice Boss Ralph Loring Sarah Baker Ralph Sarah Innocene Sarah Daker Rae Gus Sarah Tever Ralsh Tia Fedal

Floor tax imposed on wholesalers under 1917 revenue bill

The 1917 revenue act imposes a floor tax and specific duties on articles sold by manufacturers producers or importers effective October 4 1917. It covers automobiles pianos moving picture films jewelry tennis and sports goods perfumes pills and cosmetics cameras and related items with a separate floor tax rate for wholesalers and jobbers. Sworn monthly returns by manufacturers and importers are required and wholesalers face a 30 day filing window for the floor tax.

W. C. Dawson Herald Conan Conference Committee

Major Krueger An Army Officer Known For Discipline

Major Krueger an honor graduate of the Army Service Schools served in the Spanish American War and the Philippine insurrection. He previously worked in the Bureau of Military Affairs in Washington and is praised for social qualities. He is fluent in French Spanish and German and noted for intense concentration.

Krueger Army Service Schools Camp Taylor Bureau of Military Affairs Washington Col. Halstead Major Krueger Kroepger

Diederich Receives Gas Mask Service Appointment to France

Fred W. Diederich proprietor of Rose City Pharmacy has been notified to proceed to Indianapolis for recruitment and three weeks of training in Allentown Pa before being sent to France. A Hanover College chemistry standout, his selection rests on ability and achievements, not political influence.

Fred. W. Diederich Rose City Gas Mask Defense Service Indianapolis Allentown France Diederich Newcastle Hanover College Ind Courier

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Madison Herald Weeklvn the Herald Company Jenoninne Matter Main Street David Davis Louisville Red Cross George F. Alltizer Homer L Matthews Harry Nichols George Ao Altiver Teo Bane Rogeacé Court News Federal Trade Commission Joseph HP Tianna Jeffersonville Patna Ray Conway Paul John Hitz Belle Francisco Lafayette Soldiers’ Home Frank Tosmith Gutis Tower Mfg. Co Ruth Graham Internal Revenue Officers Major Walter Krueger Fred W. Diederich United States Service Young Diederich Wm. F. Diederich
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