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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1919

Page

8

Covington City Commission Candidate Twitter Message

Madison news notes Mr George Pat Phillips of Covington Ky announces his candidacy for Covington City Commissioner. Former Madisonian Phillips has many friends here hoping for success. Also reports Dayton Ohio real estate agent P Appleton and Nathan Stokes visited, Appleton selling 80 acre Smyrna township farm to G A Wood. No injuries when a Madison couple’s car axle broke on Washington street. after repairs they continued home from a visit to relatives.

Ellison McGuire George Pat’ Phillips Covington Phillips Messrs P . Appleton Nathan Stokes Dayton Ohio Appleton West Third Street Stokes Smyrna Township G. A. Wood Lower Clifty S. W. Orem Madison Washington Street Peterson Columbus Herald Emerson Lemen Joseph M. Cooper Mary E. Rutledge Levi Rutledge James O. Clines Smyrna Fannie Buchanan Vance Stewart North Madison Laura Hensler Clarence C. Kenschler Saluda Township Swanville Jesse D. B. Tull Joseph Hensler Republican Richard Mathis Robert Barnes Milton Township

Court actions in local civil docket span multiple cases

Lucy Jeffries sues the estate of Japheth Highie for 5550 in services, prom ised to settle at 2000. Madison Safe Deposit Trust sues George T Buchanan for estate. Buchanan suit continued. Davis v Huck damages trial concluded with submission. Judge Griffith to decide.

Lucy Jeffries Japheth Highie FE. Bear C. J. Marshal Sulzer & Bear W. ©. Ford Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Company Rebecca Jane Buchanan George T. Buchanan Andrew J. Davis Anthony Huck Griffith

Taylor-Hitz Company Buys Nash Truck for Transport

Mr J J Kasper president of the Taylor-Hitz Company today purchased from the Elmer E Scott Company a Nash truck with modern improvements for transportation needs. The Elmer E Scott Company also sold the Thomas Graham Company a four speed Nash with two ton capacity chosen by Mr Graham Ross.

J. J. Kasper Taylor-Hitz Company Elmer E. Scott Company Nash Elmer EF. Scott Company Thomas Graham Company Graham Ross

Wallace McKeand Named Manager at Rogers Store

Wallace McKeand appointed manager at Rogers drug store. He has been associated with the store for several years and is regarded as eminently qualified. His friends predict a successful tenure with his courteous assistants ensuring prompt and satisfactory service.

Wallace McKeand Rouges McKeand Bate

Red Cross Converts Treves Monument Into City Directory

In Treves Germany the central traffic cross monument is repurposed by American Red Cross officials into a directory of Red Cross activities in the city.

Treves Germany Trafic Red Cross

Fall Festival unfolds in Madison with bright weather

Clear skies and warm sun greet Madison Fall Festival attendees after a thick fog eased. Crowds swarmed the fair yesterday and today as booths from King’s Daughters to local firms showcased exhibits, prizes, and food stands. The Elks band performed on Main Street followed by the Troubadors, and prize-winners were announced in the 10 o'clock waltz.

Madison Elks Band Main Street Troubadors F. M. Brown Edna Dew James White

Labor leaders plan united federation amid 4,000,000 workers and 750,000 farmers

Organized labor aims to form a vast alliance joining four railroad brotherhoods and the farmers national council. A general conference will map plans for a nationwide workers union capable of pursuing government ownership of rails and mines, government control of packing, and higher taxes on large incomes.

Washington Organized Labor American Federation of Labor Gompers Hmlinvis Federation of Labor Illinois Federation Railroad Brotherhoods Farmers National Council

Rooster Theft Prompt $25 Reward in Columbus

Dr ALC Kelbe offers $25 for arrest and conviction of the thief who stole a rooster from his summer home in Columbus. He notes the value is $1.29 but stresses the incident shows his property is not safe and he seeks protection.

Columbus Ind Alc. Kelbe Kelble

Daddy Seven Evening Fairy Tale Told by Talking Goldfish

A humorous scene unfolds in a goldfish bowl as Mr Tokyo Jones and the other fish recount a visit from a young girl. They idle over memory lapses and lazily decide they prefer not to hear a long tale, noting the girl’s amusement at their bubble blowing and morning meals.

Tokyo Jones Mr. Pekin Baxter Shanghai Wainwright Pekin Baxter Mr. Shanghai Wainwright Mr. Tokyo Jones Mrs. Shanaghal Wainwright S.o Tokso Jones Pekin Bixter

Red Cross Reports War Funding and Reach Across 20 Months

The American Red Cross outlines a wartime accounting led by Chairman Henry P. Davison. It details $164 million spent overseas and $119 million in the U.S. from May 1919 to March 1920, with funds allocated across national headquarters, chapters, and relief services in France, Italy, and allied areas. The report includes personnel, relief items, and patient days, noting $273 million total expenditures and wide humanitarian activities.

Washington American Fleet Cross Wenry P. Davison War Councl Red Cross War Council of the American Red Cross American Red Cross War Council Ite Vebieh American Red Crosseab Wir Councib Merced War Councils Iterross Ada Tts Home Service U.S Army Navy U. S Read Cross France Italy United States Teutons Trulum Piave Paris Amercan Red Cross

Senator Moses Letter Sparks Rumors On President Wilson

Senator George H. Moses sent a letter to a Manchester New Hampshire constituent claiming the President's condition was very serious and using the phrase cerebral lesson. Dr Grayson declined to comment on the letter and reporters say Moses was misinformed. The piece notes Greater New York’s size relative to London.

George H. Moses Grayson Wilson United States Manchester N. H Moses

Visitor asks about mother as boy sweeps steps

A visitor asks a boy at home if his mother is in and the boy replies that he would not be sweeping the steps if she were not present. The exchange reveals a brief domestic moment captured in plain speech.

The Fuzzy One

A playful dialogue centers on a caterpillar as a student Tommy declares he can describe it. The teacher then asks for the description and Tommy responds with a pun calling it an upholstered word.

Tommy

Never Far Behind in Life’s Race

Quote reflections on adapting to daily blessings and the boost of striving youth. Emphasizes that consistent effort keeps pace in life’s ongoing journey.

Tiny Tombstone Hides a Big Local Story

A small grave marker uncovers a larger tale about a longtime resident, community ties, and forgotten history. Neighbors recall the person's life, linking the stone to local events and ancestral roots in the town.

Bolshevik Movement Threatens US Overrun

Senatorial hearings in Gary focus on steel conditions as Lieutenant Donald Van Buren testifies that the Bolshevik movement, traced to an international communist gathering in Moscow in March, threatens to overrun the United States.

Moscow Washington United States Lenine Trotsky Donald van Buren Senate Gary

Haag Brothers Found Guilty in State Dig Law Case

Julius A. Haag and Louis E. Haag, seven Indiana drug stores operators, were found guilty of violating the prohibition law. Jury set fines at 400 dollars each and 30 days county jail. New trial requested. Mrs. Glass and Mrs. Baker moved to Indianapolis with plans for a future home. Mrs. Baker turns 90 on March 6.

Indianapolis Julius A. Haag Louis E. Haag William Glass Emily Baker Glass Baker

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