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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
5
The Madison Herald notes visits by Mrs Kronette and Mrs Chandier, a circuit court session, and various local movements. It mentions the presence of Judge and Mrs. New of Indianapolis, plus many neighbors and church events.
The city council met in special session with all members present to appoint precinct inspectors for the upcoming election. Names listed include Parse Ward inspector William Monta. Second Ward David Garber and Charles Hefan. Third Ward David Garber and Thomas Lockard. Separate notes cover Madison Insurance Co directors chosen yesterday and community notices on church events, a fire company officer’s long service, and obituaries for Rev. Childs and Rev. Chipds.
The Democrata of Madison nominated a full city ticket at a four to eight PM primary. Mayoral candidates were Dr. A. H. McClasnon and rivals Nicholas Roeder and Michael Barret, with other officers chosen including Clerk-Tyree A. Harris Treasurer Patrick Lowery and councilmen at large Oscar Oliver and Oliver Holwager. Countsmen were Chorge J. Niesse First Ward EB Spaulding Second Ward and John M. Cises Third Ward.
Notice to taxpayers states the final day to pay the fall installment without penalty is Monday November 1. If payment is not received by that date a 10 percent penalty will be added. Signed by Edw. Jeffries, Treasurer Jefferson Co. monthura.
Abe Van Antwerp and family spent Sunday with relatives at Middle Fork. Dick and family visited Sam Johnson and wife of Little York. Anderson made a business trip to Dupont. Dannecker and wife from Napoleon visited relatives. Mrs. Derrington of Tennessee visits her son Stanley and family. John Jacoba is quite ill. Thomas and Effie Flint called on relatives Friday. Wen Hash was at New Marion Saturday. James Anderson attended C. V. Creme sale at Rexville. Mr. Morgan of Kentucky visits relatives. Pauline Rochat recovers from tonsillitis. Manning returns home after Kentucky visit. F C Van Antwerp and wife of Danville visit. preaching next Sunday night. H C Thomas remains quite low.
A controversial street quarrel escalated and resulted in a woman's death following a confrontation over a girl. Police described a chaotic scene with disputes over a rumored romance and threats linking to a possible poisoning attempt.
In Port Smith Arkansas about 500 citizens led by business and professional men from Van Buren and Crawford counties constructed a five mile road between Van Buren and Lig ure Five amid century heat and six inch dust. Two hundred teams joined professionals with city and county prisoners who earned their meals by digging with pick and shovel along the forty five mile pike toward Winslow.
A brief Unity meditation urges repressing pride ambition and avarice to cultivate true worth. It cautions selfish thoughts feed on an all pervading thought substance and seek first place. It calls for curbing selfishness and honoring Divine Intelligence as master.
The article explains that white sapphire white topaz and rock crystal are often sold as diamonds while glass commonly imitates diamonds. Acid testing erodes glass but not real gems, and glass imitations fail the hardness test making chemical testing unnecessary.
A group of youths aged 14 to 15 was uncovered in South Bend after police arrested three girls and eight boys. Authorities say the ring was involved in theft operations around the city.
Analysis of mortality data from leading U S cities shows city dwellers die younger than rural residents. In New York City deaths ages 25 to 44 run 38 per 1000, versus 31 per 1000 for ages 25 to 44 in some rural areas. gaps widen after 40, with factory regions and Europe showing higher mortality. Heart disease emerges as a leading death cause in 1911, affecting about one tenth of the population in the registration area.
Market brief from Oct 14 shows weakness across wheat oats and hay with No 2 red and No 3 red tracks lightly bid. Cattle and hog receipts noted with good to choice ranges and prices, while feed and calf categories show modest declines and demand variability across stock grades.
Nota i of administration states the Circuit Court of Jefferson County Indiana appointed Thomas Lilly as administrator of the estate of Mary Jane Phillips, late of Jefferson County, deceased. The estate is said to be insolvent. October 1, 1915. Administrator.
A compilation of wholesale market quotations for flour, grain, poultry, eggs, butter, hay buying prices, and seeds. Includes figures for wheat, oats, corn, Timothy, Clover, Blue Grass, wool, coal, and coke with per ton or per pound pricing. Also contains a short quoted reminiscence from Jeremiah Mason’s memoir.
Senate debate shows no adjournment or recess until the Currency Reform Bill is disposed of. The session emphasized urgency and continued work to finalize the measure.
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