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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1913

Page

6

Local Travelers On Morning Trains And Death Notice

Morning train travelers include John Atehtefe to Indianapolis to visit his father John Riech Sr and Gi T Thall with wife from Vevay to Lafayette to see their son Creorge. Mrs Sterntodt of Marietta Ohio reports death of her niece Mrs Wuttow of Louisville. John Roll, 84, dies. funeral plans await relatives. Constable Sisson reports intoxicated men. fines set and jail terms imposed.

John Atehtefe Indianapolis John Riech Gi. T Thall Vevay Lafayette Creorge Andrew Sterntodt Marietta James Wutttow Louisville Harley Roberta Lancaster Sarah ,Aswler Misa Elaina PT Peddie Cincinnati Wallace Reduce Rachel Kouoehi May Mott Charles Sisson Abe Tonima Frank Crawford Carroll Comnery Wade Breeden Clyde Simpson John Brody Wisconsin Squire Stuart Griffin Simpson

Mrs James Vittitow Dead At Twenty One In Loursville

Mrs Margaret S Vittitow wife of James Vittitow of Loursville died at noon today at her grandmother Mrs Katherine Schwab’s home on Third Street after an illness with lung trouble. She was 21 and a daughter of the late John Schwab. She recently visited here and was married a short time ago to James Vittitow, a young business man of Loursville. Friends express sorrow and sympathy for the family.

Margaret S. Vittitow James Vittitow Loursvile Ue Bomut Katherine Schwab Third Vittitow John Schwab Iauiseville Wittitow Neas W. H. Rahe Aurora Helen Bloom John A. Schuler Indianapolis John Pariham Cincinnati George Monroe South Walnut Street

Funeral Services for Miss Annis E. Davis

Funeral services were held at the Scott residence in the afternoon led by Rev. F C Hood from the Furst trewe byterian Church. Burial followed in Springdale cemetery with pallbearers listed as T A Harris L E Hitz KE J Colgate J B Reed W C McLelland and R B Moffett.

Annis E. Davis Farmer E. Scott Scott North Browdway F.C. Hood Furst Trewebyterian Church Arobie Springdale Cemetery Mesers T. A. Harris L. E. Hitz KE. J Colgate J.B. Reed W. C. McLelland R. B. Moffett

Court News Brings Manslaughter Indictment At Shipyard Row

Grand Jury indicts James Layton for manslaughter in the death of Ira Jenkins after a row at a shipyard. Trial set for November with Sulzer and Bear representing Layton. Also multiple indictments and trials scheduled including Orr Muller and Albertus Dahlem with various defenses and venue changes.

James Layton Ira Jenkins Vatick Bear Aod Sulzer & Bear Layton Jenking Orr Muller Depuety Miller Albertus Dahlem Stansbury J. Schlechter Plantif Milo Bowman Ralroad Company Denver Cal Sulzer & Bear State of Indiana Suzer A’ Bear P. Bear Mr. Layton Pearl Osovise Fred Richardson W.O. Bard BE. S. Roberts

Hunting license violator fined in county action

Game Wardens officers fired Charles Schilling for hunting without a license with a cost of 17.7 dollars. Siraley and Gileagon led the inquiry and the defendant pleaded guilty. A county wide combing to halt unlawful hunting is ordered as wardens prosecute infractions and arrest potential violators.

Squire Chapman Charles Schlling Wardiene Siraley Gileagon

City Bonds Sold at Par by Madison City Council

City committees sold at par the $12.00 city refunding bonds, 1 percent, maturing through the years. Buyers included John Bishop $5,000, M.G. Barrett $2,000, Bow. Walker $6,500. City Clerk Harris led the sale to local buyers, saving Madison city over $1,500 versus outside offers.

John Bishop East Main Street City M.G. Barrett Bow. Walker Harris Saale Madi Son

Stoves for Sale at George A Dittgens Grocery

About fifty heating and cooking stoves offered cheap and good as new at George A Dittgens Grocery. E Hooper, engineer of the steamboat Queen of the West at Vicksburg, died at Lawrenceburg Kentucky. Some people never rise above a towering rage.

George A. Dittgen E. Hooper Vicksburg Lawrenceburg

Young Harold Grimes Charged With Murder in Milton Township

Sheriff McKay and Deputy Monroe arrested 17 year old Harold Grimes in Milton township on a first degree murder charge tied to his father William Grimes found fatally shot in a tobacco patch. The case steps toward trial this term with Prosecutor Marshall and Judge Bear expected for the defense, amid contested theories and extensive grand jury work.

McKay Monroe Milton Township Harold Grimes William Grimes Young Grimes Elder Grimes Squire Ris Marshall Grand Jury Grimes Bear

Engagement of Miss Mary Lodge McKee to Kurt Reisinger

Announcement from Indianapolis News notes Miss Mary Lodge McKee daughter of Mr and Mrs James Robert McKee formerly of this city will wed Kurt Reisinger son of Mr and Mrs Hugo Reisinger both of New York in mid November. McKee is granddaughter of former President Benjamin Harrison and has visited here with relatives. The wedding will be small.

Mary Lodge McKee James Robert MceKee New York Kurt Reiniger Hugo Reisinger McKee Benjamin Harerison R. S. McKee Charles W. Merril Harvey Bates, Jr Emma Martindale White House Indianapolis News

Raising Ginseng Brings Fortune to a West Virginian

Elias Kittel of EFiking West Virginia has grown ginseng on one acre near Rich Mountain and already contracted to sell it for $50,000. The plot holds 40,000 to 90,000 roots. when dried they weigh over an ounce each. Ginseng sells for 6 to 8 dollars per pound and is scarce. Kittel began planting several years ago on a small scale.

Efiking W. Va Elias Kittel Rich Mountain

Milton youth arraigned on first degree murder charge

Harold Grimes a 17 year old from Milton township was arraigned for alleged patricide against his father William Grimes and pled not guilty. Trial date set later, remanded to jail without bail. Legal representation listed as Judge Bear and Sulzer & Bear with Hon. F M Griffith assisting for the state. Addie Pheasant seeks divorce from John Pheasant. County back-fee appeals yield Gray 160.75, Demaree 263.90, McKay 167.20.

Harold Grimes Milton Township William Grimes Bear Sulzer & Bear Hon F. M. Griffith Marshall Addie Pheasant John Pheasant Gray and Demaree McKay Ebenezer Gray James M Demaree Frank McKay

Curious French Dog Walks on Two Front Legs

A French scientist owns a dog born without hind legs that learned to walk and run on its two front legs. The animal stands upright with ease, turns, rests, and eats normally while its hind quarters stay elevated. Reports say it tires no faster than an ordinary dog.

Buckwheat Bag Buckwheat on Hand at Your Grocers

Fresh supply noted for Mrs. Austin's brand Buckwheat available in stock at local grocers. Customers urged to check displays for this staple item.

D A R Meeting At Faire Mount Hosts State Conference Notes

A D A R gathering at Mrs Winter’s Faire Mount home on October 7 included reports from delegates to the Crawfordsville State Conference. Mrs Frances H Robertson won State Regent for a third year. talks highlighted conservation, Lew Wallace’s home, and the Johns chapter, with piano selections by Herman Baecrer and social hour remarks from Mrs Ford and others.

Fallie C. Winter Fairemount Mra. Ford Oreer Crawfordaville Mra M. C. Garber Committee On Conservation D. A Otto Rott Bloomington Madison Herman Baecrer

Madison Friends Send Best Wishes to Jacob Herbig and Bertha Bennett

The Herald notes former Madison boy Jacob Herbig of Louisville and Bertha Bennett will wed next Thursday at 7:30 PM at the bride’s Kent parents home. The groom works for the Louisville Abattoir Co. and plans to live in Louisville.

Madison The Herald Jacob Herbig Louisville Bertha Bennett Kent Louisville Abattoir Co

Funeral Services for Mrs James Vittitow Held at Home

Funeral services were conducted at 2 30 PM at the grandmother’s home by Rev Long of the First Baptist church with many mourners and floral tributes. Burial followed at Springdale cemetery with pallbearers Edward Phillips Louis Perry Jensen Nicholas Klein Wesley Server Orba Alexander. Henry Clay Thomas born near Dupont Indiana October 11 1842 served in Co M 7th Indiana Cavalry and married Mary Shank in 1871 later Martha Sailor died 1882. He died October 15 1913 aged 71 years four days leaving a wife six children one brother nine grandchildren and four more in his wife’s passing. Pallbearers J D Johnson John Bland Sam Cripe Michael Bush Geo Reed Jacob Dilk. Porcelain coins are a feature of Siam.

James Vittitow Katherine Schwab West Third Street Rev Long First Baptist Church Springdale Cemetery Messrs Edward Phillips Louis Perry Jensen Nicholas Klein Wesley Server Orba Alexander Henry Clay Thomas Dupont Ind Co. M. 7Th Regiment Indiana Cavalry Mary Shank Martha Sailor J. D. Johnson John Bland Sam Cripe Michael Bush Geo. Reed Jacob Dilk

Death of Joseph Munier Cast a Shadow on Community

Joseph Munier born April 19 1869 at Big Creek died October 15 1913 at age 44 after seven weeks of illness. Survived by parents two brothers John and Charles four sisters Lena Hill Lucy Hill Anna Jacobe and Josie Rathrman. Funeral held Saturday at St Patrick's North Madison conducted by Rev Guthneck with pallbearers Philip Adam Fletcher Murphy Shelton Wiles Bernard Busch Chester Murphy Claude Wilson. Attending from Holton Brightwood West Newton New Marion Greenefield Indianapolis and others.

Louie Munier Joseph Big Creek John Charles Lena Hill Holton Lucy Hill Anna Jacobe Brightwood Ind Josie Rathrman West Newton St. Magdalene Church St. Patrick’s Church North Madison Father Guthneck Meessrs Philip Adam Fletcher Murphy Shelton Wiles Bernard Busch Chester Murphy Claude Wilson Frank Hill Theresa Anna Jacobs

Progressive Party Selects Election Board for City Election 1913

The Progressive Party names a slate for the election board across wards and precincts. George T. Mayfield is designated election commissioner with judges clerks and sheriffs listed for each precinct and ward. B. B. Hunter and W. B. Ray sign as chair and member of the central committee.

Progressive Party George T. Mayfield W. B. Ray Progressive City Central Committee

Wooden Legged Duck Thrives in French Village

A peasant woman in Airvault Bordeaux region replaced a crushed duck leg with a self made wooden prosthesis. The duck now moves about the farmyard with ease. the tale told at a local natural history society meeting highlights ingenuity and animal resilience. Fresh supply, Mrs. Austins Bag Buckwheat now on hand at your grocers.

Airvault Bordeaux France Natural History Society

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