Local residents and visitors noted in brief city notices
Mr H H Potter returns to Columbus. Frei Schram travels to Indianapolis to visit the Roe family. Hon and Mrs John S Roberts of Chicago visit. Quiarte and Ella McLaughlin of Madison wed in Louisville. Ira Beard returns to St Louis after visiting Hanover relatives. W A May and A J Dunn of Carrollton visit, May receiving medal treatment. Sarah Austin returns to Dayton after Trinity County trip. Mrs Wm R Zepf and son William depart for Indianapolis for two weeks. Mr and Mrs William Keller return to Indianapolis after a City visit. Smith and Walker repaint the Masonic Temple tower. Mrs D W W Keeling arrives from Nemaha Neb to visit Addie Moore. Mrs Joseph Hildreth returns to Atlanta after visiting Schofield family. George Schuman and Mathide Schuman to Columbus for State Grange, Antioch Grange members. Miss Sue Colgate travels to Fort Wayne for Missionary Society meeting. delegate from Madison Presbyterian Church. Mr and Mrs Charles Vestal leave for Columbus for State Grange meeting. Jefferson County delegates from Canaan. Hummel of Indianapolis, with George Geiger Jr and bride of Quincy Ill, visit local homes. Geiger honeymoon. Charles Lee Bladen, 10 months, dies on South Church Street. funeral Thursday at 1 pm, Springdale cemetery. Parents receive community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Roe
Indianapolis
John S. Roberts
Chicago
Charles E. Quiarte
Ella McLaughlin
Madison
Louisville
Sarah Austin
Dayton
Trinbie County
Wm. R. Zepf
William
Wiliam Keller
Smith & Walker
Masonic Temple
K. of P. Buiding
D. W. W. Keeling
Mary R. Speire
Nemaha
Neb
Addie Moore
East Main Street
Joseph Hildreth
Atlanta
Justins Schofield
Presbyterian Ave
George Schuman
Mathide
Columbus
State Grange
Antioch Grange
Sue Colgate
Fort Wayne
The
Missionary Society
Miss Colgate
Madison Presbyterian Church
Charles Vestal
Grangers
Mrs. Vestal
Jefferson County
Canaan
Charles Hummel
George Geiger, Jr
Bride
Quincy
Ill
Mr. Hummel
George Hummel
Louis Hummel
Charles Wolf
Pleasant Ridge
Mrs. Geiger
Charlies Lee Bladen
Thomas Bladen
South Church Street
Springdale Cemetery
Silver trophies at fall festival display in local stores
Handsome silver cups and vases are exhibited at Rogers drug store Vail store and Inglis drug store and will be awarded as trophies at the fall festival at the Farmers Tobacco warehouse on October 26 27 28 29. The 41 pieces total about 650 dollars in retail value and more prizes will be offered at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers’ Drug Store
Vail's
Inglis’ Drug Store
Farmers Tobacco Warehouse
Guardianship Report Approved in Hall Minors Case
Edward S. Roberts as guardian filed a report in the guardianship of Paul H. Hall and Pauline Hall, minor heirs of Robert H. Hall deceased. The court approved the report and accepted the guardian’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Hall
Pauline Hall
Robert H. Hall
Edward S. Roberts
Guardian
Early YWCA Room Opens in Boston in 1866
The record notes that over 70,000 blind people live in the United States and that the first YWCA room opened in Boston in 1866, highlighting early efforts to aid the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Boston
Thousands of Motor Trucks Stand By in Indiana
Indianapolis October 18 1000 motor trucks poised on two hours notice to transport 8000 tons of food daily to Indianapolis and Indiana cities if rail strike hits. Secretary Tom Snyder of the Indiana Highway Transport and Terminal Association says capacity could double or triple in fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Tom Snyder
Indiana Highway Transport and Terminal Association
Summoning of Brotherhood Heads To Confer With Board
Washington Oct 17 railway brotherhood chiefs summoned to Chicago for a conference with the Railway Labor Board seen as first step toward averting a strike. Cabinet meets for its first session since the strike grew menacing. ministers regard the move as hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Railway Brotherhood
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
Secretary Hughes barred from League and Versailles treaty return
Senator Johnson of California declared in the Senate that President Harding’s “restoring hand” prevented Secretary Hughes from joining the League of Nations and from sending the Versailles treaty back to the Senate. He warned dangers lie with the Secretary of State while hoping for the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hughes Hs
Hardin
Ftem
United States
League of Nations
Senate
Johnson
Calfornia
Settlement blooms as Irish peace conference advances
London October 18 Despite obstacles and waves of pessimism the Irish peace conference has moved swiftly toward a settlement. An authoritative source says the conference has reached an advanced stage and is being divided into multiple committees to handle the settlement details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lawyer Jessie Levy Considers City Court Judge Candidacy
Indianapolis news reports Miss Jessie Levy a practicing attorney and secretary to Supreme Court Judge Travis volunteered to run for city court judge if Herbert Hartman resigns as the nominee amid controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jessie Levy
Supreme Court
Travis
Herbert Hartman
Woman Dislocates Shoulder While Swatting Fly
Noblesville Indiana October 17 Mrs J D Meloy of this city injured her shoulder in a home incident. She was swatting flies when she struck at one and dislocated her shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville, Lad
J. D. Meloy
Heads of Be Four Brotherhoods Summoned for Meeting
Cleveland reports the heads of the big four railroad brotherhoods were summoned to Chicago by the railway labor board to meet Thursday afternoon. Warren Stone, Grand Chief of the Engineers, said the invitation would be accepted. The board may reveal steps from the Washington conference and ICC to seek a peaceful settlement and revive the strike order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
Warren Stone
Engineers Brotherhood
Labor Board
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Seagulls Help Save Dakota Crops From Hoppers
Seagulls saved fields from grasshoppers in a Utah tale with farmers tracking the birds' impact on harvests. The report notes seagulls as Utah’s sacred birds, protected by law, and gathered by residents at Salt Lake for summer viewing and bread feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Gillar Seaud
Chepert
Utah
Saltah
Prisoner appeals for aid as long criminal career unfolds
John Barry a seventy six year old inmate in Norristown jail pleads for help from Warden McKenty and friends to avoid another jail term he says would end in death. He spent twenty six years in Eastern penitentiary and other institutions and claims he acted to get even with Captain Monaghy who opposed a pardon for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barry
Norristown
Lower Merton Township
Barry
McKenty
Captan Monaghy
Lower
Merton Police
Bia
McLelland Family Trains to Indianapolis With Escort
Mr. C. R. Mclelland departed this morning by train bound for Indianapolis. He was accompanied to Wirt by Mrs. Hattie McLelland and Mrs. W. A. McCoy who spent the day there before continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Mclelland
Indianapolis
Wirt
Migs
Hattie McLelland
W. A. McCoy
Possible compromise hinted in railroad strike talks
Chicago reports a light of compromise as Railway Labor Board members converge to address the strike issue. Indications suggest adjustments may avert a walkout. Hanover Indiana notes Hanover football setbacks but hopes to repay later in basketball. College Bulletin announces alumni feature and a new endowment gift of £40,000 with Prof Reagan away two weeks for fundraising in northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
Mils
Thompson
Indianapolis
Indiana
Millis
Anna
State Teachers Association
Reagan
Praisen for Bravery AWS Fort Worth Car Hold Up
Biage praised by Postmaster General Hays for his role in a Fort Worth small car holdup. Page, assistant chief Clerk of railway service, volunteered to be the messenger and, per bandit plans, would be held up and shot dead at a set place. Also notes Palmetto scrub palmetto roots as new fiber source for brushes in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biage
Hays
Fort Worth
Page
Tim
Administration to Enforce Railroad Labor Board Decisions
The White House states the administration will enforce all Railroad Labor Board rulings to avert a strike. It aims to hold violators accountable and may urge Brotherhoods and railroads to comply, with possible steps including legislation or use of police power if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
White House
Labor Board
Harding Acknowledges King George Armistice Day Tribute
President Harding cabled King George praising the British and American disarmament talks. He accepted the offer to confer the Victoria Cross on America’s unknown soldier to be buried at Arlington on Armistice Day, aiming to reduce war causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
King George
America
Arington
Armistice Day Pageant Planned in Madison
Madison prepares for Armistice Day with a pageant Lest We Forget under Jefferson Post American Legion featuring about twenty five participants. A Grand Opera House performance will cap the day after a Commercial Club meeting to select roles and finalize plans. Paul Dowell named director with rehearsals set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Jefferson Post
American Legion
Post
Commercial Club
Grand Opera House
Paul Dowell
Cotton in Man's Ears For 70 Years Found
William Whetzel, 75, of Hartford City Indiana, sought medical help for earache. Doctors discovered cotton placed in his ears since childhood, remaining there for seventy years as the source of his problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whetzel
Hartford City
Jnd
The Real Trial Beyond The Sabbath
A Toledo Blade excerpt notes a loner’s faith tested by daily labor rather than religious observance. The piece frames obedience to work as the central measure of orthodoxy and discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Blade
Double murder cleared as suspect ends life nearby
In Seymour Indiana on October 16 authorities declared the double murder of Phineas G. Lind and his daughter Nellie solved with the discovery of Geo Haskett’s body four miles north. Haskett reportedly confessed to Stanfield, his former employer, before dying from a self inflicted pistol shot near a barn. The revolver’s missing cartridge matches the murder caliber. A new Madison Business College may open with Professor H M Settle and staff opening by November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskett
Stanfield
Lind
H. M. Settle
Greensburg
Indiana
Business College
Osgood Business College
Madison
William D. Wilson
Osgood
W. H. Davis
Elma Snedaker
New Marion
Greensburg Business College
Snedaker
Settle
Madison Business College
Wm. E. Ogle
E. Main Street
South
Girl Wins Indiana Poland China Pig Contest
Ruth Williams a fifteen year old from Bryant Indiana won first prize at the State Fair in the boys and girls pig club contest with a Poland China pig. The event drew over 200 entries and the final decisions followed a daylong arena contest emphasizing herdsmanship and personal care of three months. A repaint of the Reynard Hunting Club house on north Walnut street is noted nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Williams
Bryant
Indiana
Chester
Death of John Vanosdol veteran farmer and bank director
John Vanosdol died at his Cross Plains Ripley county home October 15 after a brief illness. He was 84, a Civil War veteran, successful farmer, and director of Cross Plains State Bank. Survived by son Newton and wife Clara the funeral was at Cross Plains Baptist Church October 17 with Reverend Hughes and Mrs Josie Campbell officiating. Pallbearers included James Buchanan and others. he was cousin to Colonel Argus D. Vanosdol of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vanosdol
Cross Plains State Bank
Cross Plains
Ripley County
Newton
Clara
Cross Plains Baptist Church
Hughes
Josie Campbell
Ripley
Switzerland
Jefferson Counties
James Buchanan
James Copeland
Benj. Thomas
J. W. Gardner
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H. H. Potter
Frei Schram
Ira Beard
St. Louis
Hanover
W. A. May
A. J. Dunn
Carrollton, Ky
City
May
Circuit Court
Hartman
Hanover College
John Mills
A. S. Millis
Wy OA
Caallis
Mes. Millis
Florida
Plas
United National Clothiers’ Association
Hagleton
Paul Porupeansky
Parkstow
Minkig
Here
Fife
Seymour
New Business College
Poland
Reynard Hunting Club
North Walnut Street
Siegel & Schneider
Edison
Hd. Meyer
Dad
Heriz
C. A. Stanton
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