Madison area rapid-fire local notes and transfers
Local brief items list real estate transfers, marriage licenses, and movements of residents. Transfers include Victoria Barnes to John McConnell for 40 acres in Lancaster township for 800 dollars. Madison residents Peter Stephanus and Mae Kidwell obtain marriage licenses in Indianapolis. Other notes mention travel of Capt. Gibson Morris, Capt. Meine returning from China, and local business updates like Aaron Levy buying a refreshment stand named Busy Bee. Deputy reports cover voter registration totals and upcoming county measures, plus miscellaneous visits and arrivals in Madison.
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Thomas B. McGregor
Fannie Brown
Charles Grooms
Akron
Ohio
Zachary Grooms
Peter P. Stephanus
Mae Kidwell
Indianapolis
A. J. Merrett
Nicholas Klein, Jr
Crawfordsville
Gibson Morris
Madison
Evansville
Queen City
Recorder's
Victoria Barnes
John McConnell
Lanscaster Township
Willian I Haas
Ripley County
Gilllis F. Cole
Jefferson County
William H. Brinker
Densi Caswell
Bo AD Sun
First Baptist
Aaron Levy
Main
West Streets
Fies
Levy
Theodore R. Weber
Charles Weber
Michigan Road
Louisville
Tiree Manufacturing Company
Automotive Specialties
Col Richard J Bright dies at 87 former Senate sergeant at arms
News from Madison Indiana reports the death of Col Richard J Bright at 87 after months of illness. A former Senate sergeant at arms and Indianapolis newspaper owner, he helped run the Indianapolis Herald and Sentinel name, with ties to Democratic politics and Washington life. Survived by three children Frank Richard and Brooke, all in Washington. Funeral services set for Friday.
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Richard J. Bright
Madison
Charles
Bernard Korbly
Col. Bright
Ile
United States Senate
Indianapolis Sentinel
Cal. Bright
Ind
Michael G. Bright
Paris
Indianapolis Herald
Sentinel
Old Wesley Chapel
Monument Circle
Indianapolis
Washington
Cleveland
Frank Bright
Richard R. Bright
Navy Department
Brooke Bright
Sale of Acres in Estate of William Po Spillaian
The court orders a sale of two acres of titled real estate from the estate of William Po Spillaian, administrator Roy De Scott announces the October sale date. The proceeding notes approval of the sale by the court and mentions notices and reports filed.
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Roy de Scott
William Po Spillaian
Phedon
Tae
Mannie
Leia
Tate
Prust Conlon
Eestate
Dromas
Uatyter
Madison couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs William Dietz celebrate their 50th anniversary with a Sunday family dinner at their north Walnut street home. Relatives from Indianapolis join son George Dietz and brother Jacob Dietz in congratulating the couple as they look toward a diamond anniversary.
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Madison
William Dietz
North Walnut Street
George Dietz
Indianapolis
Dietz
Jacob Dietz
Prisoner's Dilemma: Escape Sought After Liking Prison
A fragmented, garbled note describes a prisoner expressing liking for prison but needing release. The text is unclear about who is involved, locations, or concrete actions. No coherent names or organizations are discernible from the readable segments.
Woman First to Vote in Precinct at Goaim August 27
Mrs News burgh, appearing at the polls for a special municipal bond proposition, cast the first vote in her precinct on August 27 under the amendment. The event highlighted the oath and duties of voters in the United States electoral process.
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Nevis
Newsburgh
Goaim
Pridry
Henpecked 1H 1920 farce final twist in dream
A flirtatious farce unfolds as Avis turns the tables on Frank Carr who fears being a henpecked husband. After a chaotic scene with the Circle ladies and a beribboned ring ending, Frank awakens to discover the truth in a revelatory twist about his status and assertions.
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Carr
Hasing
Mr. Carr
Mrs. Carr
Frank
Frank Carr
Avis
McCray Campaign Accused Of False Farmer Image
A sequence of five articles from the Indiana Publicity Bureau alleges Warren T. McCray is not a dirt farmer but a stock broker banker and grain dealer. It details assets taxes and business links including Sawyer Grain Company Red Cross funds and Board of Trade ties amid questions from Kentland neighbors.
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Indiana Publicity Bureau
Warren T. McCray
Republican State Committee
McCray
Kentland
Ile
Know
Newton
Board of Trave
Sawyer Grain Companys
Chicago Board of Trade
Goodrich
Great Orchard Lake
Discount and Deposit Bank of
Treasury
Newton County
McCray Institution
Red Cross Society
Newton County Red Cross Society
National Association
Raub Grain Elevator
Sawyer Grain Company
Raub
Sawyer Company
James W. Fesler
Chicago Herald
Brammer McCray
New York Girl Advocates Backyard Goat Milk Solution
Miss Josephine J. Jenks, daughter of William Po Jenks, has built model goat barns on Mount Kemble Farm near Morristown New Jersey to prove families can raise goats for milk. She argues goats yield cheaper, nutritious milk and can improve baby nutrition in congested cities. Her study links goats to lower distribution costs and steadier milk supply.
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Josephine J. Jenks
William Po Jenks
New York
Miss Jenks
Mount Kemble Farm
Morristown
N. J
India
America
France
Switzerland
MUK and Baby Hygiene Association
American Association For the
Russia
Austria
Germany
Jenks
Extra rib removed from Indiana girl in hospital
Magdaline Green daughter of Fred Green a wealthy Ligonier resident recovered from surgery to remove an extra rib. After a long illness she was moved to a South Bend hospital where X rays showed 18 ribs on the right side and the offending rib was removed.
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Magdaline Green
Fred Green
Ligonier
Ind
South Bend
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Meine
China
United States
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American Red Cross
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Washington, D. C
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Mies
Tie Pats
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Pele
Pat
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John MccGregor
Phew Ediveg
Port Wayne
Sia
Kelley
St. Wayne
Herald
Helen Schultz
Bupin
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Weekly Herald
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Charles D. Brophy
la Grange
Ilinois
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MD Bre
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Pope Nuge
Domak
Tom
Prank Carr
Ned
Bny
Aoditt
Carter
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Noni
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Arte
Barbies
Ser Tong
Tedece
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Ncray Campaign
Home County
Board of Trade
the Board of Trade
Josephine Jenks
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