Madison Dispatch Highlights Local Travel and Court News
In Madison on October 14, 15 prisoners remain in the county jail. Several residents, including J. M. Rogera and Lafe Rutledge, depart for Middlefork and Dupont respectively, with many others heading to Cincinnati Chicago Indianapolis and Muncie. A recaptured escapee is reported and a circuit court administrator’s final report is approved. Local Democrats promote literature at Lauer’s store as political activity continues. An incident near Carrollton notes smallpox in a visiting couple from Madison and a pest house transfer.
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J. M. Rogera
Middlefork
Lafe Rutledge
Dupont
Willia Craig
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Messie
John
Andrew Spivens
Chicago
Helen Fields
Martha Brown
Muncie
William Turner
New Castle
Cragmont
Madison
John B. Magers
Wirt
Indianapolis
Homer L. Cook
Edward Barrett
Plainfield
A. F. Yeager
Harry W. Child
Wauseon
O. Between Deweese
Ment
Carrollton
Sherley Steel Dies After Short Illness in Madison
Sherley Steel aged 46 died this morning at 6 o'clock after a brief illness. He was involuntarily detained at the county jail for care after becoming violent. A longtime Madison resident and employee at Jamison livery stable, he leaves a widow and a daughter from a former marriage. Known as Sherry, he was remembered as a quiet, inoffensive man who was popular with friends.
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Sherley Steel
Miss Florence Watson Weds Mr Carr in Logansport
Miss Florence Mildred Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver F Watson married Mr Carr of Illinois Thursday last week at Logansport. The couple, employed at Long Cliffe asylum, secured a license and were quietly married by a minister. They will reside in Logansport for now.
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Florence Mildred Watson
Oliver F. Watson
Logansport
Carr
Illinois
Long Cliffe Asylum
Dr Kings New Discovery Cures Coughs Says Saginaw Woman
Mrs David Moor of Saginaw Alabama praises Dr Kings New Discovery for curing her husband’s long cough and her son’s eight year issue. The ad claims it stops hacking coughs relieves la grippe and lung ailments with money back if it fails. Available at Harper’s drug store and other druggists priced fifty cents and one dollar.
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Dr. Ing
David Moor
Saginaw
Ala
Dr. King
Harper's
Miss Grace Hughes Saves Charlestown Fire from Spreading
Miss Grace Hughes, night operator at the Cumberland Telephone Exchange, detected smoke at 1 o clock and phoned for help. Her vigil kept damage to $500 as flames confined to the rear of the brick Buryao Building where the exchange is on the second floor. the ground floor hosts a grocery.
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Grace Hughes
Charlestown
Miss Hughes
Cumberland Telephone Exchange
Buryao
Robinson
Louisville Herald
Daughters of the American Revolution Meet in Fort Wayne
In Fort Wayne at the Anthony hotel the fourteenth annual state conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution begins with Mrs Frances H Roberson as state regent candidate after her term expires. Mrs Hatherly Robertson will not seek re election and Mrs H A Beck and Mrs W A Cullop enter the race for regent.
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Ft. Wayne
Dove of Peace
Anthony Hotel
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Frances Haberly
Robertson
Court News Final settlements and actions in probate and divorce
Final settlement report for Diana E. Lee’s estate approved. Holwager children ordered into Children’s Home care by Judge Francisco. Mrs Mamie Gordon seeks divorce from Lawrence W. Gordon after 22 years and three children. case set for January term. Philippine Wagner estate appraised at 5706.97 for inheritance tax. Grand Jury plans to adjourn. 9 days in session with many witnesses. Byron Mouser files petition to settle Mary G. Sexton estate as insolvent.
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Ransom Sarver
Diana E. Lee
Gladys
Agnes
Harry Holwager
Allen Holwager
Hanover
Francisco
Mamie Gordon
South Jefferson At
Emerson Lemen
Byron Mouser
Mary G. Sexton
Democratic State and County Tickets Listed
Swarms of small brown moths or butterflies filled Madison yesterday and night, covering Main Street windows and clock faces at the courthouse making the hour unreadable. Red Cross Ball Blue, superior to liquid blue, is available from grocers.
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Eack Madison
Main St
Court House
Blake Deputy to Wed In Paria Crossing Home
Andrew W. Blake and Galena Deputy of this county to marry. Misa Deputy, daughter of Mrs. Lillian Deputy and the late Alban Deputy, is a popular school teacher. Mr Blake is deputy county auditor and a local officer. The ceremony will be held this evening at the bride's mother's house in Paria Crossing.
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Andrew W. Blake
Galena
Misa
Lillian
Alban
Blake
Madison
Paria Crossing
Officers Elected at St. Peter's Society Meeting
At the regular St. Peter's Society meeting last evening officers were chosen for the coming year. President Frank J. Sheeta and Vice President Will H. Anger lead the slate, with I. G Schneider as Treasurer, Andrew Schneider as Secretary, Leo B. Schroeder as Assistant Secretary, and John Voll as Foreman of the Sick Committee.
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St. Peter's Society
Frank J. Sheeta
Will H. Anger
I. G Schneider
Andrew Schneider
Leo. B. Schroeder
John Voll
David Lyle Heirs Claim 220 Acres in Republican Township
Heirs of Everett Mc Cammon receive 220 acres in Republican township valued at about 10 180 dollars. The notice lists David Lyle as heir and details the land transfer and assessment.
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David Lyle
Everett McCammon
The Gold Coast Colony Cotton Leader Says Premier Status
The gold coast colony is said to be the premier cotton producer of the world. The notice promotes F. F. Cigar TM and Red Crosse Ball Blue for whitening clothes and directs readers to ask at good grocers for the product.
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Red Crosse Ball
Gold Coast
Cumberland Road May Be Restored
Washington reports D A R members believe the U S government will back the plan to revive historic trails into a national transcontinental highway centered on the Cumberland road. The project would align with a northern Lincoln Highway route while preserving the Cumberland road as a pioneer era artery.
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Cumberland Road
Washington
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
United States
Atlantic
Pacffic
Old Cumberland Road
Alleghenies
Kansas City
Mississippi River
Pacific
Thele Sam
Cumberland
St. Louis
Jefferson City
Missouri
Ohio
Indiana
War styles invade fashion headlines this fall
Fashion notes from the era highlight fall hats for men and new war inspired designs for women. American dressmakers embrace military trims to appear European while wartime moods influence color and gaiety despite conflict in Europe.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Europe
Washington Star
Detroit Free Press
Mrs Louise Brook 63 Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Louise Brook wife of William Brook resident of Main street James Madison died at 5 yesterday after a long illness. Survived by four grown children she was a West Madison church member. Funeral at 10:30 tomorrow morning at West Madison M E church with burial in Springdale cemetery led by Rev Manuel assisted by Rev Hartley.
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Louise Brook
William Brook
Main St
James
Madison
West Madison
West Madison M. E
Springdale Cemetery
Manuel
Hartley
Kickapoo Worm Killer Exposes Child Health Claims
A historical advertisement markets Kickapoo Worm Killer as a remedy for child ill health including foul breath and teeth grinding. It touts laxative effects and candy flavor, claiming relief for worm-related stomach and seat issues. Products advertised include Kickapoo Indian Med Co. in Philadelphia or St. Louis, with a price of 260.
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Kickapoo Indian Med. Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Lunch for 4700 at Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Director Ralph creates a cooperative lunchroom for 4700 employees with 20 cent meals, 60 staff, and a plan to refund initial deposits in five months. Coffee 60 cents planned to drop to 3 cents. menus include fried chicken, corned beef, and standard sides.
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Washington
Ralph
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Ralphig
Bureau
New York
Electric Bitters Promised to Purify Blood and Restore Health
Advert says Spring Blood and System Cleanser purges impurities from blood and boosts kidneys liver and bowels. Four weeks’ treatment claimed to renew strength and ambition for spring work. Guaranteed in drug stores.
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Tirad
Harper's
British Officer Traps German Reservists Aboard Montserrat
In New York a British officer from the Essex aided the capture of sixty eight German reservists aboard the Montserrat. Signals from the bow alerted the Glory, which halted the ship and escorted it to Halifax harbor. The prisoners are in Halifax jail. French reservists on board were released.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Smalinas
Montserrat
New York
Glory
Halifax Harbor
Halifax
Dog develops show habit after Seattle event
A cocker spaniel owned by Mrs. C. F. Johnson of Everett followed the Seattle Kennel Club show home. The dog later vanished from its box and was reported to police. Returning to the exhibition the owner found the dog trying to enter an empty cage.
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Seattle
Wash
C. F. Johnson
Everett
Seattle Kennel Club
Women Dress Debate Sparks Shocking Rebuff
A Life magazine snippet records a heated exchange where a speaker asserts women dress far too much while a counter reply demands they dress far less. The remark reflects era attitudes on fashion and propriety.
Croesus and Mineral Output in 1912 Germany
A Philadelphia Ledger item notes a curious phrase about Croesus and a tailor in a father’s pants. The 1912 data show Germany’s mineral output valued at $52,250,000, highlighting early 20th century industrial activity and economic figures.
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Tommy
Croesus
Philadelphia Ledger
Germany
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