Madison October births and local deaths notice
Madison records report a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Henry Hill of North Madison and a son William Henry born to Mr and Mrs Edward Kimmel on East First Street. Helen Phillips of Brooksville traveled to Chicago to visit friends. Joanne, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Davis, was born at Methodist Hospital Indianapolis. Mrs Davis was Hazel Cooney of Madison. Mrs Roy Wheeler, 24, died in Indianapolis from influenza. her nephew is Mr Lytle. Serta A Parker, 84, died at Cragmont. Cremains of Inga were returned to Greensburg by funeral car from undertaker Kirby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hill
North Madison
William Henry
Edward Kimmel
East First Street
Helen Phillips
Brooksburg
Chicago
Friends
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Joanne
Howard Davis
Davis
Hazel Cooney
Madison
Andrew HE. Lytle
Roy Wheeler
Mis Wheeler
Lytle
Serta A Parker
Cragmont
Inga
Greensburg
Kirby
J. O. Jones
William
Bedford
Columbus
Edward Henry
Joseph Henry
South Jefferson Street
Cincinnati
C. W. Miller
Ray
Hanover
Frankfort
Ind
Ivy Gibson
Cleo
J. J. King
Carrollton
David Lee Dies in Indianapolis Taxi Collision
A North Madison message reports the death of David Lee who was killed when struck by a taxi in Indianapolis at 2 AM. The driver is said to have been intoxicated. Lee, 23, worked for Taggart Baking Co. in Indianapolis and was en route to his shift. He is survived by his wife, two children, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Lee, one sister and three brothers. The family left North Madison for Indianapolis by the morning train. burial plans are not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Madison
David Lee
Indianapolis
Taggart Baking Co
Mes
Lincoln Lee
Indianapoli
Lee
Benjamin Robbins
Camp Taylor
W. D. Robbins
Bedford
Co. 1, 12Th Infantry
Adam Wolfsehlay
Fairmount Cemetery
Death of Mrs Anna Boswell in West Madison
Mrs Anna Eliza Boswell died at her West Madison home at age 56 after a two week illness of pneumonia. She is survived by one daughter. The death is noted with regret by friends. Separately the U S Supreme Court will hear challenges to the Fe ral Corrupt Practices Act as applied to primary elections arising from the Michigan Republican Senatorial primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Eliza Boswell
West Madison
U. S. Supreme Court
Michigan
Pioneer Resident Mrs Sarah Brushfield Dies at Park Avenue Home
Pioneer resident Mrs Sarah Brushfield died Wednesday October 16 after a lingering illness at her Park Avenue home. She was born in Leicestershire England May 15 1838 and migrated to the United States at age ten. She married Richard Brushfield April 23 1861 and leaves six children six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs Brushfield was not a member of the Episcopal Church. Mrs William Allison of Akron Ohio has been here aiding in her mother's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Brushfield
Park Avenue
Mr. Brushfield
Lestershire
England
Richard Brushfield
Benpoom Harris
Benjamin’ Brushfield
Alice Radcliffe
Grace Shockley
Arthur Brushfield
Willean Allison
Akron
Episcopal Church
William Allison
Akcon
Ohio
Court hears divorces and civil suits in Graham Township
In Graham Township the circuit court heard divorce requests from David and Melvina Williams after twenty five years of marriage and five children. Hanz Raiser received a divorce from Daisy Raiser with Sulzer and Bear representing the plaintiff. The state of Indiana case against Alice Williams was postponed until the epidemic passes. Special Judge William Fitzgerald was appointed to try Otis Lawler vs Cora Lawler next Monday. Adams Express Co. faced damages suit by Oliver & Son with W Q Foard for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Williams
Melvina Alice Williams
Graham Township
Sfarry Lemen
Salzera& Besar
Plant
Plaintip
Oscar Oliver
Clarence Oliver
Dodge
Oliver & Son
Adams Express Co
W. QO. Foard
Plaints
State of Indiana
Alice Willams
Stte
Atty. Y. J. Zearing
Sulzer & Bear
William Fitzgerald
North Vernon
Otis Lawler
Cora Lawler
Hanz Raiser
Daisy Raiser
Death of Capt Lawrence Bertsch
Mrs Joseph Do Schofield left on the morning train for Cambridge City to attend the funeral of Capt Lawrence Bertsch who died in Washington D C Sunday from an influenza attack after a brief illness. The decedent was brother of Mrs Ethel Middleton widow of George A Middleton a former Madisonian. Mrs B T Doddridge of this city is a cousin. The funeral and burial occurred at Cambridge City this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Do Schofield
Cambridge City
Lawrence Bertsch
Washington, D. C
Ethel Middleton
George A. Middleton
B. T. Doddridge
Death of Mrs Cynthia A Smith on Michigan road home
Mrs Cynthia A Smith 62 wife of George W Smith died at 4 o clock last evening at the family home on the Michigan road near Kelleview after a long illness. She was a Hebron Baptist Church member and a well known resident with several grown children surviving besides her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia A. Smith
George W. Smith
Michigan Road
Kelleview
Hebron
Private Porter Patton Dead in Camp Dodge Pneumonia
The remains of Private Porter Patton, 22, arrived from Camp Dodge Iowa died Monday at 4 PM of pneumonia. He married September 5 1917 and is survived by his wife his parents and one sister. Funeral at 1 30 PM tomorrow from the home with burial in Vevay cemetery. The nightingale's voice can be heard for a mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Patton
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Schneider
Lamb
William Patton
Ges Moines
Patton
Vevay
Local residents depart and district wartime notices posted
Madison and surrounding areas see multiple residents traveling to visit friends and return from trips to Cincinnati and Indianapolis. A draft call for 26 men to Camp Wadsworth is canceled due to influenza. A residence fire at Mrs. J Ashby home causes about 3600 loss, with insurance partial.
Miss Lyland Tevis Volunteering for Soldiers’ Care
Miss Lyland C Tevis a Madison girl now serving at the Technical Institute Indianapolis volunteers as a nurse for soldiers affected by the influenza outbreak. She is a Red Cross nurse graduate with years of experience and active Red Cross shop work. She has registered as an R N first aid for overseas duty and supported Liberty loan campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Lyland C. Tevis
Technical Institute
Indianapolis
Miss Tevis
American National Red Cross
Red Cross
Tevis
R. N
Death of Marquis Renfroe in Virginia Training Camp
Mrs Henry Lauderbaugh of Brooksburg left for Indianapolis after the death of her son Marquis Renfroe aged 3. The boy, son of the late Rev John Renfroe, died of pneumonia at a Virginia training camp while serving in the army. Survived by wife and two children. Burial at New Liberty. Many in the community regret the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lauderbaugh
Brooksburg
Indianapolis
Marquis Renfroe
Virginia
New Liberty
John Renfroe
Army
Renfroe
Transfers of Real Estate and Noted Facts
Orpha Ferris and sisters transfer 40 acres in Madison township near Grahams road to Lawrence E. Ferris for 2500 dollars. William Boles and wife transfer a contract for deed to Milton McNeal for a feed store and hitching barn near Jefferson street between Main and Third streets valued at zero. There are sixty two miles of military roads on the rock of Gibraltar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Lemen
Orpha Ferris
Lawrence E. Ferris
Madison Township
Grahams Road
William Boles
Milton McNeal
Jefferson Street
Main
Third Streets
Rock of Gibraltar
Green Tomatoes Saved From Frost By Cellar Storage Tips
County Agent Boo th Doddridge suggests saving green tomatoes in Jefferson County by storing them in a cellar or outdoors under straw to allow ripening for fall use. He notes frost typically hits around October 1 and cites farmer Wood’s success with the method. bruised fruit spoils if stored improperly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
BooTh Doddridge
Indiana
Wood
Midisan
Cat
Liberty Bonds Dominate Market on Major Exchanges
The article notes Liberty Bonds remain the most popular on key exchanges in Nigeria and the United States. It discusses steady demand, favorable broker commissions, and the long standing advisory stance of brokers to buy bonds over selling. It also mentions market stability and a notable funeral notice for David Lee in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nigeria
Papa
Ft Fa Neldom
All's fair in love and war in a wartime romance
Dave Ashley and private firm Beds gon pursue love during World War I while separated by duty. Both pursue Margery Seath as John Robeson wanders homeward. A late Sunday visit leads to a confession of love and a triangle resolved by fate in Glendale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeut Davit
Ashley
Doe
Cloud
New York
Margery Seaith
Suge
Presdent Wilson
Ger
Aso
Dave
Pravinig
van Ognd
Davies
N.S
Lieut
Puivid Ashdey
Mestoshile
Marsery
Jedi Neel
Ft Coring
Maioery
Ste
Drive
John
Crap Dex
Abella
Thenebate
Consomnder
Camp McCleap
Anniston
Glendale
Martiers
Dlin
Crtup Dix
John Robeson
Margery
Coupeans
Volpg South
Early Prosthetics in Egypt Date to 700 B.C.
A historical note shows artificial legs and arms used in ancient Egypt as early as 700 B.C. The discovery highlights advanced craft in early medical innovation and the long human history of limb replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Wisdom In Frankness
In openness of mind frankness brings health while disease lurks in grudge and hate buried in silence. Take The Herald.
Teeth Will Radiate Beyond Your Bite
A garbled text fragment mentions teeth and radiance with scattered phrases. The readable idea centers on teeth reacting unusually, implying a strange effect or warning about dental outcomes. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are present to anchor facts.
Zeebrugge Base Capture Report and Local Notices
British reportedly capture Zeebrugge submarine base from Germany in unconfirmed reports. A petition to sell three acres of real estate held by Jacob Saitor and Brooksburg was filed by guardian Emerson Lemen. Other filings include a guardianship petition for Harold and Robert Stephan and a will estate sale for Bridget Carroll. Sweden’s trade unions recorded 186146 members last year. The peach fruit allegedly has the lowest sugar content among common fruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Zeebrugge
Jacob Saitor
Brooksburg
Emerson Lemen
Eddie Alutred
Mo L. Guthneck
Bridget Carroll
Prenall
W. O. Ford
John F. Hutchinson
W.O. Ford
Harold Alfred Stephan
Robert William Stephan
Alfred Stephan
Sweden
Contracts Awarded by Southeastern Hospital Board in October Session
The Southeastern hospital Board of Trustees met October 15 and awarded contracts across categories. Groceries to Elmer E. Scott Co and Franklin MacVeagh Co. Dried fruit to J W Teasdale & Co. Coffee to Sprague Warner & Co. Spices to John B Bright & Son. Fresh beef to Swift & Co. Cured meats to Swift & Co. Abattoir Co. Butterine to Swift & Co. Provender to American Hominy Co. Dry goods to Rhoads & Co and Chas F Renschler. Paint to Indianapolis Paint & Color. Laundry supplies to Fry Bros. Co and American Laundry Co. Hardware to Laib & Co Jolson Foundry & Machine Shops Central Supply Co and Vonnegut Hardware Co. Drugs to A G Luken & Co and J E C F Harper & Co. London dispatch notes Reichstag protest in Berlin with Marseillaise singing. Belgian coast declared to be occupied by Allies and Bruges reported captured. Jamaica reports sugar cane loss from rats at about five percent annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iThe Board of Trustees
The
Southeastern Hospital
Elmer E. Scott Co
Franklin MacVeagh Co
J. W. Teasdale & Co
Sprague Warner & Co
John B. Bright & Son
Swift & Co
Indianapolis Abatton Co
American Hominy Co
Fry Bros. Co
American Laundry Co
Laib & Co
the Jolson Foundry & Machine Shops
Central Supply Co
Vonnegut Hardware Co
A. G. Luken & Co
J. E. C. F. Harper & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wiliam J. Wenzler
Main Street
Glass
William J. Wenzler
Argus Dean
Dean
Lee Yunker
Gus Yunker
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Yunker
Anna Boswell
Circuit Court
Private Porter Patton
Andrew Clarkson
Frank Clarkson
Co. A
Noble Hudson
Glenn
Muncie
James Hudson
Kent
Camp Wadsworth
S. C
D. BP. Hinman
Bennington
Switerland County
William PF. Gardner
John F. Harper
Geo. BF. Harper
Camp Wrox
Kentucky
Albert Flint
Marble Corner
Anthony Huck
Robert
Albert
Lawrence
Enchatapolis
Mr. Huck
Carlo
Edward
Huck
Lyland Tevis
Industral Corporations
Agriculturel
Manny
Goth
Senreco
Senreco Family
Ich Gos
Jp Poe
Louisville
Stant Service
Ak HK
Madison Telephone Co
WSS
WAR Savings
Leotier
Sars Avings
Rou
Germany
Court News
Rhoads & Co
Chas, F. Renschler
Paint & Color
Amsterdam
Reichstag
Berlin
Bruges
Jamaica
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