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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
2
The Madison Herald Weekly endorses Benjamin Noell for Assessor, praising his careful, systematic record keeping and quick information retrieval from his extensive files. Vouches for his dedication, reliability, and the integrity of his tenure, predicting a decisive reelection in November.
The article highlights William Werning Jr as a capable Surveyor candidate, Andrew Lytle as Coroner, and Thomas Buchanan as Commissioner for the Upper District. Werning, from Madison, is praised for engineering training and federal survey work in California. Lytle is praised for courtesy and business ability. Buchanan is noted as a respected Shelby township farmer with past business success.
The County Board of Review praises Buchanan as a highly qualified candidate for county commissioner. It urges voters to elect him, arguing he will bring competent leadership and economic management to county affairs.
Hoosier Bananas reads like a playful Herald column praising Indiana traits and the famed paw paw fruit, contrasting Southern views with mock-epic humor. The piece blends satirical prose with a medicinal ad for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Cheney Co. testimonial language from 1880s Toledo.
For the fiscal year ending June 30 1914 Porto Rico's exports to the United States were valued at 35 million dollars, reflecting a sizable trade flow. The figure highlights the island's economic ties and the demand for its agricultural and commodity goods in the U.S. market.
William Edward Ryker of Madison Ind writes to The Indianapolis News opposing the rivers and harbors bill as a pork barrel scheme. He condemns the Ohio River Improvement Association for corrupt lobbying and government subtitle grants while defending honest river navigation efforts.
Mrs Sarah Green wife of the late Henory Green died at her home Tuesday evening at 6 oclock aged 71 she had suffered confinement six years and bore her suffering with patience She was among the oldest Second Baptist Church members and a devoted Christian Survived by two daughters Mrs Green Alum and Miss Lou Green a son William Green a brother Phillip Roberts eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren plus many friends
In Grant City Missouri on October 12 a remarkable natural oddity was found when a bundle of wild grapes grew on a hickory tree. Discovered by J. H. Vogt the fruit was fully mature and shared the same flavor as grapes from a nearby vine.
The 17th annual Chamberlain Family Association gathering at Verdome drew about 60 attendees from distant areas. Resolutions commemorating Maj. Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain and Rev. Dr. E. E. Strong were read and adopted. A memorial brochure featured a life sketch of Chamberlain by Bowdoin President Wm. DeWitt Hyde. New officers include Dr. George M. Chamberlain of Chicago as president and Judge William T. Forbes of Worcester as vice president.
The Democratic County Central Committee met as a nominating convention at 2 pm to fill the county ticket for councilmen. Elected were Horace Cisco Albert Bach John Swan for Councilmen at Large First Dist John Steinberger Second Dist William D Brook Third Dist William Seiley Fourth Dist Thomas D Logan. An Indianapolis man’s fortune dream ended in violence as he went insane injuring two bystanders before officers overpowered him.
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