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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
5
Highway to Kokomo visitors attend federation meetings. Filings include a suit for part estate and a marriage lien. Names such as Smyrna Foo, Thomas Sherman Sever, Nolan Phaanilten apply. Additions reference Chapman, Mayfield real estate, and Addison site plans.
The Jefferson County baromer meeting elected a delegate to the state meeting in Indiana Ney Poeut. Governor Buss attended and gave a brief address. John G. Brown of Menon, president of the Tactivss Federate 4 Farmers' Assertations, spoke on farming the old and new ways. The old officers were reelected for another year.
Robert Abbott a well known citizen died at noon yesterday at his West Diane Street home after a long illness. He was aged several years, born in Trimble county, had lived in Madison for years, and is survived by a wife and several children, plus brothers including G. L. Robett of Wirt. Many farms change owners. Byron Mouser of Jefferson County Abstract and Loan Co. completed eight abstracts in one week. James H. Graham sold his farm on the Shunpike to C. W. Jessup for 10000, and Jessup sold his North Madison residence to Miss Anna Graham for 3000.
Fragmentary notes describe unsettled weather with steady temperatures and a remark that a man's opinions tend to carry limited weight with his wife. The passage reads like a clipped diary or syndicated weather brief.
The report catalogs numerous prize winners by name and category from vegetables to poultry and livestock. It lists first and second place recipients for potatoes pumpkins wheat and sweet potatoes, plus champions in cattle cows and calves, hogs, sheep, and poultry with owner names and farm associations.
In Madigon on October 27 Miss Sadie Lesley of Chicago visits sister Mrs. Louis Sulzer. Funeral for Robert Abbott held at 10 the morning from west Third Street residence with interment in Springdale cemetery. Rev. Delana Bear led services. Charles Drenner and Frances Totten granted marriage license by Clerk Prewatt. they depart for Dupont with Rev. M. L. Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Fuelling of Kent head south to Mexico to manage a sugar plantation and spend the winter there amid uprisings.
The Hanover Pig club raised twelve hogs averaging 283 pounds with a largest pig at 330 pounds. Pigs were distributed May 10 and fed through October 23 for 5 1/2 months, gaining 1.7 pounds daily. Pearl Packing bought the entire group at 16 dollars per hundred, over market value. The fe committee led by Robert Craig Charles Schneber and Easouamann supervised breed selection and work under Hanover Township Farmers Institute.
Elizabeth Short by birth widow of Abner Lee died at her daughter Mrs Harry Buchanan’s home on Hills Ridge at 1 this morning after a two year illness. She was 71 and the last of the Short family. Survived by daughters Malissa Manford of Indianapolis and Mrs W W Demaree of Wirt and son Thurston Lee of Canaan. Widely esteemed longtime county resident.
The remains of Mrs Miranda Benefiel mother of Mrs Alice White arrived at North Madison from Indianapolis and were met by Undertaker Schneider. She was buried at Jefferson Cemetery Shelby township after a wake at the home of her grandson H C White. Benefiel, widow of Harrison Benefiel, formerly ran a Barboursville store and had many local friends.
George Spry was awarded the No 2 fire engine from the Brophy display during the fall festival. The winning number 2558 drew attention as he refused a $150 offer for the prize. Spry works as a fan belt maker at Brophy's belt factory and is praised by many friends.
The $13 720 Saluda township gravel road bonds offered by County Treasurer Robert Danner were bought this morning by John W Tevis for Madison Safe Deposit and Trust Company at par plus accrued interest. Each bond carries a $686 denomination and matures in six months to ten years with 4 1 2 percent interest and are non taxable.
A powerful rainstorm yesterday morning dumped 2.44 inches within half an hour, flooding the Crooked Creek area and East Street gardens in Madison. Water rose near flood stage at Schuler's corner, with Dugan Hollow Creek overflowing and damage to fences, bridges, and home gardens. Mr. Herman Schiphorst suffered the worst loss as water washed away his front fence and damaged his garden. By 10 a.m. three inches of rain had fallen citywide, causing a sharp river rise.
Record crowds visited the fall festival Saturday with at least 6000 attendees during the day and night. Over three days an estimated 12000 to 15000 people enjoyed the event. Managers praise patronage and teamwork for a successful festival with ideal weather. Madison drew a high single day turnout, and the best country booth prize went to Republican township for 10 dollars with five dollars split among Shelby Smyrna and Saluda townships.
Miss Mildred Kalb and Henry Heitz had marriage bans posted at St Marys Church yesterday The wedding is set for Wednesday morning November 5 at the church The bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kalb and a bookkeeper at W I Angers plumbing shop The groom is the eldest son of Mrs Louis Heitz of Michigan road They will reside on the Heitz farm The Roosevelt estate is valued at 810607 Oyster Bay is appraised at 180500 and bonds 394000
Madison updates list Miss Loretta Mack visiting aunt Mrs. Matthew Smith several residents traveling to Chicago Eldorado and Sheridan for visits and winters. A tack factory shutdown due to shaft trouble affects commerce. Local marriages recorded Arnest Patterson and Keith Long obtained a marriage license and married in the courthouse. A North Madison Baptist rally featured Dro Doyle and Rev. Robert with plans for another radio event next April.
A playful dialogue unfolds between a caterpillar and a dormouse as they discuss identity, style, and social habits. The dormouse laments disturbance and explains his love of sleep through winter and eating in summer, while the caterpillar muses on dress and invitations to tea and meals.
Ben C. Whitelock of Central Ave recounts severe back pain and urinary distress worsened by a kidney attack. He credits Doan's Kidney Pills with quick relief and a full recovery, urging others to ask for the same remedy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N.Y. adv.
In the circuit court this afternoon Jesse Griffin was acquitted on a petit larceny charge. P K Bear appeared for Griffin and I J Zenring represented the State. Frances Rosa Juett filed divorce proceedings from Josephus Juett through attorney George W Miles.
An advertisement urges readers to try Burdock Blood Bitters for languidness and headaches with claims of restoring energy. The pitch includes price details and instruction to ask a druggist for the remedy.
Advice urging to tackle the toughest task first thing after breakfast to avoid dread and ensure a productive day. It suggests starting with a one hour job and associates beginning with hard tasks to a satisfactory day.
In a bustling scene a man’s enterprise thrives as he teaches penmanship. The dialogue suggests admiration for a flourishing craft, with a humorous exchange about the nature of his business and skill.
A humorous exchange shows fond mother urging Charles to use a napkin while noting butter smeared from ear to ear. Charles replies a machine runs fast with grease, echoing a playful, rustic table talk.
A playful exchange shows John asking about a synonym and the teacher replying that a synonym is the word you use when you cannot spell the other one. The vignette frames a simple wordplay moment in class.
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