Madison Herald items from October 13 1921
Local notes report travel to Indianapolis Bedford Lafayette and Chicago visits by Madison residents. Birth of Elizabeth Joan Brinson. Indictment of Lawrence Coleman for Motor Vehicle Act violation. Real estate sale by Annie B Dunlap to Amelia B James. Flight of Frank Stevenson for surgery and recovery. Women attend D A R state convention. Death of Charles Edward wetzel at 21 months. Accident injures Mrs Alice Morton in Indianapolis. Gravel road bonds sold by S G Bovard for Graham township project. Chinese belief on fingernail character judged by folk tale.
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Elizabeth Joan
Ora Brinson
North Madison
King’s Daughters’ Hospital
Lois Wymond
Aurora
Capt
C. A. Wymiond
West Main Street
Harry Iddings
Harry
Hanover
Lafayette
Iddings
Purdue University
Federal Grand Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Lawrence Coleman
Madison
Annie
Dunlap
South East Street
Amelia B. James
George W. Milles
S. G. Bovard
Fletcher American Company
Graham Township
John M. Stewart
Six marriages set day record at clerk office
Clerk Nichols and Deputy Miss Marie Krum issued six marriage licenses in one afternoon, a new daily record since Nichols took office. Couples include Garrett J. McNeely and Ada G. Phillips. Warnie Hutchinson and Lounett Shaw Brooks. George W. Little and Ilve Mo Brustfield. Witham Garden and Minnie Miller. Jesse Burress and Bessie Hall. Homer Leap and Corene Mo Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
Marie Krum
Garrett J. McNeely
Ada G. Phillips
Graham Township
Warnie Hutchinson
Lounett
Shaw Brooks
Vevay
Rev. Arends
George W. Little
Llve Mo
Llve Mo Brustfield
Mr. Atters
Melish’s Fields
Accur L Brushhield
Stills
West Third Street
Witham Garden
Minnie Miller
Jesse Burress
Bessie Hall
Shelby Township
Shuils
Homer Leap
Primble County
Corene Mo Abbott
Protest of Monroe Township Farmers Partially Successful
Auditor Dibler received official notice from the State Board of Tax Commissioners about the appeal of John J. Denny and thirty three other Monroe township taxpayers protesting the 60 cent levy for a new school building and the 40 cent sinking fund. The board cancelled the 40 cent construction levy, reducing Monroe township’s total levy for state, county, and local taxes to 217 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dibler
State Board of Tax Commissioners
John J. Denny
Tihrty
Monroe Township
State Board
State Tax Board
Ottal Devy
Cross on the mind and the legends of faith
A garbled recount mentions the cross as a symbol tied to religious scruples and deception. It references the Legion and a debated order, noting prior delays and the belief that focus on the cross reveals errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foyer
Pep
Syston
Cernenth
State board cuts sixteen Indiana tax levies
The State Board of Tax Commissioners reduced sixteen tax levies set by local officials in five counties in Indiana yesterday. It declined to cut one levy and rejected road bond issues in two locations, including the Brittenback road project in Jefferson County for 23 760 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indiana
Jefferson County
Music's Debt to Ancient Egypt Harp Dominates Solo Roles
The article discusses the influence of ancient Egypt on music, noting the harp's unique survival as a solo instrument while other historical instruments faded. It highlights the dexterity needed to pluck the strings and the enduring role of the harp in musical history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
How Eskimos Trap Wolves
Eskimos capture wolves using large hut like traps of tee with a sliding front. A joint of raw meat suspended inside lures the wolves, and tearing the meat triggers the front to drop, trapping the animal. The text also notes the first geological map of England issued in 1815.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kakline
England
German nitrate plants struggle after Oppau blast
The report notes the Oppau explosion devastated the main plant and left Germany with reduced nitrate output. It cites a new facility at a separate site with about one third of Oppau’s production and discusses wartime shifts to other nitrogen sources and new German plants adopting the Haber process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gernanas
Nat Peeen
Wwe
Rorya
Femsty
Voor Laborator
Ates Cottel
Appautpur
Germany
Chile
Todas
Oppot Gertonis
Ntraren Corporation
Atoertoan
Child Misplaces Found Money in Stove Fire
A family in Kerpe Wisconsin discovers 2500 dollars hidden in a mattress bank. They play with the money until it is burned in the stove, as authorities note the incident involving a father and his three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Nedwedy
Kerpe
Wis
Local Briefs From Madison and Surrounding Areas
Mrs. Robert Ashley visits sister in Sandusky Ohio. Butler defeats Hanover 122 to 0 in Indianapolis. Miss Ella Clark returns to Memphis after visits in Madison. Miss Nan Donlan heads to St Louis with parents from Madison. Walter family returns to Atlanta Indiana after visiting J Todd Peter. Joseph Seiwert awarded $12 month Spanish American War pension via Emerson Lemen. Miss Emma Nortman returns to Newport Kentucky after visiting Alice Henry. Remains of Hampton Brown shipped to Marion from Cragmont hospital. Dr and Mrs Daley visit Chicago, see Mrs Leland and Mrs MecKay in Brooksburg. Mr and Mrs Patrick Lowry return from Indianapolis Lafayette Chicago Antioch Michigan. first brat ers meeting in 17 years. Mrs Delana Boor and daughter Mary with Mrs Jehan Heetmirmeodl plan a trip to Jeff Derton. Mr Boor’s tip over by Rischaide car ride. Mr George W McKeand weds Miss Pansy Coppess at Baptist parsonage. groom employed at Graham Spoke factory. Mr and Mrs McKeand settle in city. many friends wish happiness. Sudden death of Mrs Mary Brown at 214 Walnut from apoplexy. age 45. Funeral at residence with Rev Joseph Massmore. burial at Springdale.
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Ella Clark
Memphis
Tenn
Nan Donlan
St. Louis
M. Donlan
Third Street
Walter
Atlanta
Ind
J. Todd Peter
Joseph Seiwert
Emerson Lemen
Emma Nortman
Newport
Alice Henry
West Second Street
Hampton Brown
Cragmont
Marion
Vail Undertaking House
Daley
Delana C. Boar
Mary
Jehan Heetmirmeodl
dJefrercarville
George W. McKeand
Mies
Pansy Coppess
Revere A. Shulls
Baptist Parsonage
West Third Street
Robert McKeand
Jeffries
Jeffersonville
Claude Coppess
Near Wirt
Adam McKeand
Graham Spoke Factory
Mary Brown
Morgan Brown
Walnut Street
Ape
West Virginia
Joseph Massmore
Springdale Cemetery
Property Transfers Leap Across Townships
Charles Jenkins and wife transfer property on West Third Street to Ed ward J Meyer for 700 dollars. Homer W Conaway and wife convey 30 acres in Saluda Township to Laura King for 800 dollars. Sophia Hammel transfers property in West Madison to John A Stoner and wife for 150 dollars. Wm F E Robertson and wife sell a farm in Cha ham Township to Howard E Gassaway for 4069 dollars. John M Stevenson and wife to Enoch Stevenson, 40 acres in Monroe Township for 1 dollar.
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Charles Jenkins
Edward J. Meyer
West Third Street
Homer W. Conaway
Laura King
Saluda
Sophia Hammel
John A. Stoner
West Madison
Wm. FE. Robertson
Howard E Gassaway
Chaham
John M. Stevenson
Enoch Stevenson
Monroe Township
First Typesetting Machine Invention by William Church
The Boston inventor William Church patented a typesetting device in 1822, predating Mergenthaler by 32 years. Twenty earlier machines existed but were rendered useless by Mergenthaler’s later invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Church
Boston
England
Mereenthaler
Mergenthaler
Madison man Ross jailed for 18 months
Judge Anderson sentenced Lawrence Ross of Madison to eighteen months in prison for violating the motor vehicle act.
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Madison
Indianapolis
Get
Anderson
Lawrence Ross
Death of Mrs Margaret Garrity Noted in Norwood Ohio
Mrs Margaret Garrity widow of Martin Garrity died at 3 45 PM yesterday at her Norwood Ohio home after age related illness. She was 88 native of Ireland who lived in Madison and Cincinnati. She leaves two daughters Mrs Ella Courtney and Mrs Fred Martin of Cincinnati among a large Madison born family. Funeral arrangements include transporting the body to Madison on Wednesday evening and services at St Michaels Church Thursday morning with interment in North Madison Catholic cemetery.
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Madison
Margaret Garrity
Martin Garrity
Norwood
Ohio
Garrity
Ireland
Cincinnati
Ella Courtney
Fred Martin
Madteon
Evensea
Father Guthneck
St Michaels Church
Cathole
North Madison
Shanty boatman pleads in Viruit Court theft cases
Jaci Meade pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property and to petit larceny in two thefts. He was fined $10 and costs and sentenced to 180 days at the penal farm. Guardians of Isadora E Chapman and Rosetta Smith reported settlements and were discharged by the court.
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Jaci Meade
Pee
Indiana
Byron Mouserabi
Mr. Mouser
Gay
Kentucky
Myudness
Petit Stroeny
Willian Pavy
Patriot
Charve
Lelind
Isadora Ei. Chapman
John W H. Cominiskey
Rosetta Smith
Hervey Smith
Locally Known Men to Address Charities Convention
The State Board of Charities and Corrections meets in Muncie October 22 to 25. Secretary John A Brown announces the program for section meetings. On October 24 at 9 a.m. Dr Hazel Hansford of Southeastern Hospital for the Insane will discuss the Educational Aspect of Psychiatric Social Service. On October 25 at a.m. Professor Donald DuShane, superintendent of Columbus public schools, speaks on Experiences in Visiting County Institutions.
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State Board of Charities and Corrections
Muncie
John A. Brown
Hazel, Hansford
Southeastern Hospital For the Insane
Madison
A.m
County Charities Round Table
Donald DuShane
Columbus
Mason Bees Build Sturdy Stone Nest Structures
The mason bee constructs a solid nest from small stones cemented with mortar. The house contains many oval cells, each sealed by the mother with silken webs before she exits.
Fool's gold substitute iron pyrite used in sulphuric acid production
The material called fool's goll is iron pyrite a sulphide of iron used in making sulfuric acid. Iron pyrite releases a sulfur odor when heated aiding distinction from gold.
Radio Makes Sea Disappearances Rare Yet Deadly
Maritime dispatches note radio availability has reduced ship disappearances, but losses persist such as the Mopang and Cyclops. Navy officials from the United States and coast stations warn that even with wireless, mines and cargo dangers still trap vessels at sea.
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Totel
United States
Marton
New York
Kishineff
Ukraine
Bulgaria
Lowve
Thi
Mantoloking
Sandy Hook
Fire Island
Montauk Point
Hewitt
Sabine
Bostop
Nhow
Gold by the Ton Lifts New York Longshoremen Explain
The article details how gold shipments are handled aboard giant liners with a secure strongroom in the holds. It notes the U S Treasury vaults in New York hold 2 4 billion in gold, over a fifth of the world supply, and describes safety procedures, audits, and the risk of loss if a ship sinks.
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New York
U. S
MINOS
United States
Opeda
Gursee
Steongroom
Sevet
Vane
Parisal
Aespechil
Howes
Rennin
Derusteeredien
Lusitania
Goes Back to Jail Ned Hogan Finds Himself Recalled
Ned Hogan seventy six returns to Milwaukee custody after completing his term at the works He asks Patrolman Edward Re vere to be sent back for another month In district court he pleads for fifteen days instead of thirty and the judge, Judge Page, nods approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Ned Hogan
House of Correction
Ned
Works
Edward Revere
District Court
New Ghost Snakes Found Near Auburn Nebraska
In Nemaha county Auburn resident J. H. Stites and Peru’s Within Hutchinson report a new snake species described as thick blunted heads and slender white bodies. They say the reptiles rear up like cobras when disturbed and flare heads like adders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Neb
Nemaha County
J. H. Stites
Hutchinson
Peru
Mellon Says Tax Collecting To Speed Up
Secretary Mellon announced a policy to accelerate the collection of back taxes in line with cutting new taxes, aiming to improve revenue efficiency for the government in Washington.
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Washington
Mellon
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