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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1913

Page

8

Rev Alex Brett heads to Brown county for revival meetings

In Matyson on October 11 Rev. Alex Brett from Switherland county left by train for Brown county to assist in revival meetings. Also Gov. Ralston names Dan C. Ropers as a delegate to the National Dairy Show in Chicago on Oct 23. Local marriage licenses and social notices fill the page.

Alex Brett Switherland County Brown County Squire Chapman Venter William Green Ripley County Coate Ralston Dan C. Ropers Nationa Chicago John G. Crozier St. Loansia Anthony Gutweiller Second Broadway Joshua T. Brook Pearl Coleman Thompson Trinity Church Parker Drayer Hillis Davidson & Johnson Theodore McKay Brooksburg Indianapolis St. Louis William Johann J. B. Club Fifth and Walnut Streets Cooper Hirst Tory Lothspeich Madison

L. W Lory Takes Local Singer Agency in Madison Office

Louis Lory has contracted to reopen the Singer Sewing Machine Co. agency in Madison and will establish an office in the Odd Fellows building ground floor south room. He will also continue with Victor Safe Co. and leverage his long experience with Singer to push sales.

Louis Lory Sniger Sewing Machine Co Madison Odd Fellows Building Lory Victor Safe Co Singer Sewing Machine Co

Daughters of the American Revolution Elect Officers at Crawfordsville

Former Madisonian notes the DAR meeting at Craw fordeville electing Mrs. Crankshaw secretary Mrs Rott treasurer Miss Emerson historian Mrs Felter auditor and Mrs Parry chaplain Adolphus Busch dies in Long echwalbach Prussia body to St Louis for burial House approves Urgent Deficiency Bill removing Deputy Collectors and Deputy Marshals from Civil Service Fresh supply of Austin’s Bag Buckwheat available at grocers.

Daughters of the American Revolution Crawfordeville J. B. Crankshaw Fort Wayne H. Rott Bloomington Frances E. Emerson Plymouth Frank Felter Huntington I. M. Parry Indianapolis Adolphus Busch St. Louis Longechwalbach Prussia St.Louis House Senate Civil Service Mra. Austin

Commercial Club backs extra Madison train service effort

A large gathering of Madison merchants and business leaders at the Commercial Club debated adding an extra passenger and freight train. President EO Oe Scott led the meeting urging action, with the group sending letters to W F L Dowell and Indianapolis clubs for support to secure the third daily train.

Commercial Club Madison EO OE. Scntt Pennsylvania Co W. FL. Dowel P. C. Co St. L. Co Indianapolis Commercial Club Indianapolis Booster Club Ite

Court News Highlights Motions in Osovisekiva Richardson Case

Judge Francisco heard arguments on a motion to quash and dismiss the State ex rel Pearl Osovisekiva case accusing Fred Richardson of fathering a twin girl. The defense and prosecution clash amid rumors of a third man as the trial looms, with filings and appeals on related officer fees and estate sale reports also noted.

Francisco Pearl Osovisekiva Fred Richardson Richardson Roberts Sulzer & Bear W.O. Ford Shertif Ebenezer Gray James M. Demaree McKay Vanosdol & Cope Clyde McCartney Albert McCartney Kent Emerson Lemen

Noted theatre builder to lease and construct in North Vernon

Michael Switon of Loutaville Kentucky, a prominent theatre owner, secures a ten year lease with Fred Evang of North Vernon to build a brick ten thousand dollar theater on Madison avenue. Miller Bros. hold the contract for the new building. Switon may buy the lot for seven thousand five hundred at any time during the lease term.

North Vernon Ind Michael Switon Loutaville Fred Evang Madison Ave Miller Bros Brich Switon

Hanover College Election and Activities Highlight Campus News

Hanover Indiana reports M M Montgomery elected senior class president with Cora Millar vice president and Helen Webb secretary treasurer. Fraternity housing rule passes for preparatory students. Philalathean Society adds twenty new members for a total of forty four. Ticket sale contest awards a maroon sweater coat to Helen Webb after she sells thirty five tickets. Thanksgiving alumni homecoming set for November twenty five with endowment program led by H T Graham.

Hanover Helen Webb Indianapolis H. T. Graham Knightstown

Swallowed Jack-Pot Tragedy in Poker Night

Parents of 1 year old Jeanette Wieland in Chicago used match heads as poker chips during a gathering. Jeanette swallowed the Jack-pot and died from poisoning.

Chicago Jeanette Wieland Jeanette

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Madison Resident

A Madison citizen testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved back pain dizziness and fatigue after other remedies failed. The ad claims the remedy is effective for kidney trouble and is sold by Foster Milburn Co. The notice urges readership to remember the brand and buy locally.

Dean Madison Oscar Trigg Carpenter W. Mainstreet Ind Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Local notes from Madison October flood of items

Madison columns report Carlile Strader’s return after a serious illness and chatter about Albert Shaw potentially losing the Osgood post office. Pure Food Inspector White surveys Lawrenceburg grocers with the city health commission. Kentucky visitors Nicholas Hill and sister attend a Gras ham road dance at Charles Ringwald’s home. Mrs Gilliland returns from Newport with doctors Simmons. Timothy J. Woodruff, ex New York Lt. Governor, dies in NYC after a stroke during a political talk. Dre C Cook and family plan to move to Pittsburg Pa. Manville church festival features a large chicken oyster ice cream supper and cat sale proceeds. John Paul Chapter D A R to dedicate Bezalel Maxwell marker and visit Greenbrier cemetery for Thomas Ramsay ceremony. Josiah Brandenburg 11 dies at Cragmont. burial to Terre Haute. Brandenburg famed for skyryscraper-building attempt causing a block to be electrified.

Paul Gilliland Newport A. F. Simmons Simmons Gilliland Timothy J. Woodruff New York New York City Dre. C Pittsburg Manville John Paul Chapter Bezalel Maxwell Green Brier Cemetery Thomas Ramsey Blanche Matthews Kate Hunt Giale Crozier Josiah Brandenburg Cragmont Vail Terre Haute Brandenburg

Bank case and estate notices report from Milton Ky

Endorsement disputes and demurrers heard in Farmers Bank v Denny. Judge Willard New attends. related cases include State ex rel Osoviacki v Richardson. Will of Scott Konkle probated with widow’s one half or one third rights and shares to children. Letters of administration issued for Mary Jane Phillips estate with Thomas Lilly as grandson executor Thos B McGregor attorney. The Indian Club incorporated as a social organization with twenty five members.

Farmers’ Bank Milton George E. Denny Willard New Indianapolis Pearl Osoviacki Fred Richardson Scott Konkle Milton Township Emerson Lemen Nancy E. Konkle Scott A. Konkle Scott A

Terrible Accident Ends Feet of Rev T A Childs in Train Runover

Rev T A Childs father of Mrs G E Denny and a respected Baptist minister, was run over by a train while attempting to board a car at Fairfield this morning. Both feet were severed near the ankles, he was taken to his Franklin home, and details remain unclear amid a fast-moving shock among friends and family.

T. A.childs G. E. Deney T. A. Childs City Franklin Fairfield George E. Denny Dr. Denny Kev Childs Farrland Childs

Fire destroys farm home near Hanover causing heavy loss

The large frame house of Albert Slider near Big Springs west of Hanover burned this afternoon after three o'clock. The family was away except Mr. Slider who was in a field. The fire started from a defective flue and left house and contents a total loss over $2,100 with partial insurance.

Albert Slider Big Springs Hanover Mr. Slider

Milton Call a Respected Farmer Dies at Wise's Landing

Milton Call a well known farmer from near Wise's Landing Kentucky died last Friday after a long illness. He was brother to M C Call formerly of the city now in North Vernon who came to Wise's Landing for the funeral. The burial was in Bedford Kentucky. He was known in Madison with many friends here. He leaves a wife a married daughter and a young son.

Mitton Call Wise's Landing M. C. Call North Vernon Wise Landing Bedford Madison Cull

Property transfers in Shelby Monroe and Republican townships

William Holt and wife transfer 105.3 acres to Roy Buchan and wife in Shelby and Monroe townships for 4500 dollars. Sheridan O Nea l to George W Reed for 2 acres in Smyrna and Graham townships with private consideration. George W Reed and wife to E A Roberts for the same property at 2 dollars. Albert and Mary McCartney to James J Brown and wife and others for 43 acres in Republican township at 900 dollars. James J Brown and wife to Jacob Kang and wife for 23 acres in Republican township at 100 dollars. Marshall Ki Lord and wife to Abraham Stout and wife for 4 acres in Smyrna township at 0 dollars. Mite Building and Loan Association No 1 to Hiram M Phillips for property in Scott s Garden city at 850 dollars. National Geographic Society notes the Russian continent discovery north of Asia as possibly the last great land discovery of the century.

Sheridan O'Neal George W. Reed Smyrna Graham E. A. Roberts Albert McCartney Mary V. McCartney James J. Brown Republican Jacob Kang Marshall Ki. Elord Abraham Stout Mite Building & Loan Association Hiram M. Phillips Scott’s Garden City National Geographic Society Asia

Pope appoints bishops in Milwaukee diocese

The Pope named Rev. Joseph Koudelka auxiliary bishop of Milwaukee and Msgr. Edward Woese Towsikt of Bay City Michigan to be Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee with responsibilities in the Milwaukee diocese and its surrounding region.

Feme Joseph Koudelka Milwakes Supenor Cobiocese Mengsignor Edward Woese Towsikt Bay City Mich Milwaukee

Chicago Bond Forfeiture In White Slavery Appeal Case

Federal judge ordered Jack Johnson to forfeit an 830000 bail bond as he fled the United States while his white slavery appeal case remained pending.

Chicago Federal Fudge Carpenter Jack Johnson

Genter-Hanna Wedding Ties Two Madison Couples

Mr C'lell Genter formerly of this city and Miss Taalue Flanna of Madison were married Thursday in Louisville. Relatives and friends gathered for the ceremony and will share in wedding congratulations as the newlyweds begin a life together.

C'lell Genter Louisville Miea Taalue Flanna Moadis Madison Familes Moror James A. Hanna Yvroom Ferank Genter Vroomm Junket Lousville

High mark for Jersey cow at Roycroes farm

A Jersey cow named Jer ary GoowWwa on the Roycroes farm in Houghton County Michigan set a yearly milk record under Michigan Agricultural Institute supervision. The animal produced 1,175 pounds of milk and 1,132 pounds Pine ounces of butter, surpassing the previous record of Jacoba Koene by 17.24 pounds of milk and beating Spotawood Daisy Pearl’s Crucrusey record by 17 pounds.

Hiowagsrliton Mich Oworll Emus Newt’sa Bess Roycroes Farm Houghton County Michigan Michyran Agricultural Lh Se Jersey Jacoba Koene Spotawood Daisy F’earl

Rat Attack On Baby Arrests Third Visit

A one year old child in Prent Warren’s home was repeatedly attacked by a large rat. The rodent bit the child's cheek after the animal had first frightened the infant and then returned to bite again. A rat trap on the bed caught the rat on its third visit.

Stereburg Prent Warren

Veterans Of Masonry and Civil War Dead Near North Vernon

James McMannaman aged 93 died at his son S P McMannanos near Butlerville Indiana. Col Chibert a Civil War veteran aged 71 died at his home near Nebraska. Columbus discovers America 421 years ago today. Six drowned and two rescued when a skiff overturned on the Allegheny near Pittsburgh. New York plans to add five hundred police officers.

North Vernon Ind James Mmcmannaman S. P. McMannas Mano Butlerville Col. Chibert Nebraska Columbus America Allegheny River Pittsburgh New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

Matyson L. W Lory the Singer Co Madisonian the Daughters of the American Revolution Finite Action Texen Court News Mary Roberts Rinehart Jane Bunker Mary Roberta Rinehart The Madison Opera Hou Hanover College Cracow Poland Tras Mr. Carlile ‘Strader Albert Shaw Osgood Washington White Lawrenceburg Groceriea Dairica City Health Commission Nicholas Hill Margaret Milton, Ky Charles Ringwald Grasham Road Milton Call Wise’s Landing William Holt Roy Buchan Shelby Monroe Genter Hanna
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