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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1921

Page

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Local residents listed with visits and moves

Miss Gertrude Rousch returns from Cincinnati while several residents travel to Indianapolis and St Louis. Catherine Tuttle comes home from Peoria. Mr and Mrs W A Albee return to Cincinnati after a city visit. Mrs Green visits St Louis after staying with the Misses Mullen. Mrs Stutsman and daughter Mary travel to Vera after visiting Mrs Beckett of Canaan. Mr H A Anger returns to Sandusky after visiting Miss Agnes Cassidy. William Neal joins the William E Ogle agency as solicitor. Dr Carl Hesning of Hanover named official Indiana Legion delegate to Kansas City convention October 4 to November 2. Paul Flynn and Ruth White obtain a marriage license from Clerk Hiry Fo Nichols and are married by Judge Kilfith in the courthouse office at 1 30 PM.

Gertrude Rousch Cincinnati George Tate John H. Grimes Indianapolis W. A Albee wiMies Catherine Tuttle Peoria Charles Green St. Louis H. A. Anger Sandusky Ohio Agnes Cassidy William Neal William E. Ogle Agency Neal Ogle Carl Hesning Hanover Jefferson Post Indiana Department of the

Fire devastates block in Bedford Kentucky

Fire of unknown origin in Bedford Kentucky destroyed the garage, an implement shop and several buildings in the block owned by Hon C B Terrell. Loss is about 20000 with 2500 insured. Terrell is hospitalized in Louisville for treatment and long noted state legislator and former speaker. Residents and farmers fought the blaze with dynamite used to contain spread.

C. B. Terrell Bedford Mr. Terrell Terrell Louisville Trimble Oldham House of Representatives Madison

Motto Origins of Harvard Motto From Dutch Sources

Clifford B. Clapp of the Henry E. Plantington library in San Gabriel California stated before the Colonial Society of Boston that Harvard’s motto Caristo et Ecclesiae is Dutch in origin. He traced it to a portal at Franeker University portico in Friesland founded in 1585.

Harvard University Caristo Et Ecclesiae Clifford B. Clapp Henry E. Plantington Library San Gabriel Cal Boston Franeker Friesland

Annexed Notes Describe New Specialty Training

A clipped report outlines a new specialty and associated training details. It notes key instructors and institutional names, with emphasis on the program’s aims and expected outcomes for early participants. The text highlights timetable elements and potential benefits to local industry.

Red Cross Gives $310000 to Aix Clean Up Drive

The Red Cross provides 310000 dollars for Aix clean up efforts. Community volunteers and local groups coordinate distribution and support to areas hit by the disaster. The drive aims to aid recovery and rebuild affected neighborhoods.

Red Cross Aix

Legal Notices and Civil Proceedings in Circuit Court

Judge Po E. Bear filed suit for Webb Robeson against Leonard Boonfield and others on a note. An administrator sought to erect a tombstone for Keenara V. Todd. motion approved. Ida Graves sought attachment against Wiley Graves. writ ordered. Elizabeth Miller granted divorce from Joseph Miller. Elizabeth Cox restored. Seed wheat vitality note references Asa Gray on longevity of seeds.

Po E. Bear Webb Robeson Leonard Boonfield Fleece Line Lockridge Keenara V. Todd Ida Graves George W. Miles Wiley Graves Elizabeth Miller Joseph Miller Sulzer Bear Elizabeth Cox

Captain Americus Whedon 81 Dies After Long Civil War Service

Captain Americus Whedon aged 81, veteran of the Civil War and late vice commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, died last evening in Madison. Born in North Madison, he fought in Stone River and Chickamauga, later piloting trains and aiding Union efforts. He leaves a daughter Mrs Bonnie Wickersham and a son Robert A. Whedon of Dallas, with funeral plans pending arrival of the body.

Americus Whedon Grand Very Fohe Republic Hes Hiewie Washington Mra Bonnie Cherokee Road Tdoie Whedon Ate Do. Wickersham Katte Symne Roamert A. Whedon Dallas Texas John W. Whedon Jounevile James Lois Acgedes Hugh Caperton Louisvale Carl Langenberg St. Jogs Morgan

Local and Regional Notes From Madison

Emma McBride and son Henry of Louisville visit Mr. Charles McBride on East Third Street. W L Littel returns to Booneville Indiana after visiting Madison friends. Rebecca Scott goes to Columbus Ohio after visiting in Madison. Fred Glass returns to Kansas City Missouri after visiting his mother Mrs. Louisa Glass on East Third Street. Sheriff Dihammer transports James Meade to the penal farm for a 90 day petit larceny sentence. State Grange session at Columbus and Canaan Grange of Jefferson county perform degrees. Mandana Mulligan granted divorce from Scott Mulligan and reverts to Mandana Turner. P E Bear represents plaintiff, George W Miles defendant. Miss Helen C Henry of Madison elopes with Laurence G. Neff of Indianapolis. married October 15 in Indianapolis. Neff is a soldier overseas in training. Bride is daughter of Walter Henry. Wishes of happiness from local friends.

Emma McBride Henry Louisville Charles McBride East Third Street W. L. Littel Booneville Ind Rebecca Scott Columbus Ohio Fred Glass Columbus Grange Canaan Grange Jefferson County Mandana Mulligan Scott Russel Mulligan Mandana Turner P. E. Bear George W. Miles Helen C. Henry Madison Laurence Gi. Neff Indianapolis

Wedding bells as four couples obtain licenses in county

Clerk Harry Eo Nochols notes a busy day with four couples securing marriage licenses in the county this afternoon. The unions include Paul Wallace to Gladys Robbins and Orion Halterbrum to Non Creneh, both couples wed by Rev. W. S. Rader and Rev. Shulls at home. Robert Emil Kraft of Indianapolis weds Helen Eva Elbert of this city, ceremony by Rev. Arends at 5 PM at the Eckert home on Poplar.

Harry Eo Nochols Wallace Orhoety Gladys Robbins Thes County Orion Halter Brum Non Creneh W.S. Rader Erven Kelley North Vernon Gracie May Hough Rev. Shulls Robert Emil Kraft Indianapolis Helen Eva Elbert U. S Ayers Store Frank Elbert Arends Walter Eckert Poplar Street

Motto for pessimists from the Boston Transcript

Pessimists are urged not to delay regrets and avoid waiting to pee at it tomorrow, a wry motto cited by the Boston Transcript. The quip frames reluctance as a cause of rue and delays a practical action with a humorous twist.

Boston Transcript

Unclear History Item on Bis Increase and Detaeace Sportsmen

Fragmented report cites a "Migrant Bid Law" boosting Detaaeace Sportsmen and mentions York and Philadelphia for birds. Text includes garbled phrases about weather, roof issues, and an aphorism on an active mind, with no clear dates or outcomes.

York Philadelphia

Funeral of Mrs Margaret Garrity Arrives from Cincinnati

The remains of Mrs. Margaret Garrity arrived on last night's train from Cincinnati. Funeral services were held at St. Michael's Church at 9 o'clock this morning conducted by Rev. M. N. Guthneck. A large number of relatives and friends attended. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery in North Madison with pallbearers Wm. C. Roth, Thomas Walch, Peter Graley, W. H. Peters, Thomas Cavanaugh, and William Smith.

Margaret Garrity Cincinnati M. N. Guthneck St. Michael’s Church North Madison Messrs Wm. C. Roth Thomas Walch Peter Graley W. H. Peters Thomas Cavanaugh William Smith

Red Cross Plans Six Million Dollar Push to Aid Children

The American Red Cross outlines a six million dollar program for medical care and clothing for thousands of children in Central and Eastern Europe. The plan, described on the eve of the annual Roll Call, calls for Child Welfare stations and medical services to restore the health of vulnerable youngsters with private philanthropy and Hoover relief support.

Europe Armenican Red Cross Europeanin Relief Council Herbert Hoover Wathon American Red Cross

Happiness and Wishful Thinking Across a Relative View

A paraphrase of Uncle Ebep muses on happiness as a mirror of another's thoughts about oneself, suggesting a shared outlook matters more than wealth or status. The line reflects humor and kinship in a dialectical reflection on desire and identity.

Death of Mrs Cordelia Eldridge in Saluda Township

Mrs Cordelia Monroe Eldridge died at 1 40 PM at her Saluda township home after a three week illness of peritonitis. She was 59, born in Saluda, daughter of Capt Daniel P Monce, longtime Jeffer son County resident and wartime worker. Survived by husband James William Eldridge and brother Edward Monroe of Denver. She was active in Tryus Universalist Church and contributed to local press.

Madiyn Jeffreon County Cordelia Monroe Eldridge James William Eldridge Saluda Township Peritinis Daniel P. Monce Jefferson County Eldridge Tryus Universalist Church Edward Monroe Denver Colorado

Death of Mrs Catherine Temperly in Madison Featured in Local Obituary

Mrs Catherine Temperly wife of James Temperly Sr died at the family home at Mulberry and First streets after months of illness. Born in Tranble county Kentucky she lived in Madison most of her life as a devoted wife and mother. Survived by husband two sons Mrs Pook Fobz and Mr Clell Yompeedy Akron Ohio a grandson and many siblings and relatives. Funeral arrangements not listed.

Catherine Temperly James Temperly Mulberry First Streets

Lost Continent Atlantis Myth Recounted in Ancient Text

The fragment describes Athintis or Atlantis as a mythic realm west of the Straits of Gibraltar in the Atlantic Ocean. It notes the land was swallowed by the sea about 9 000 years ago as a label for the inhabitants' wars against Athens.

Athintis Straits of Gibraltar Tinto Athens

Origins of Venezuela Name Tied to Venice Discovery

The name Venezuela traces to Alonso de Ojeda who in 1400 named the country after the Onetes tribe and their stilt houses, recalling Venice. Ojeda observed fishermen living on water piles and linked the dwelling style to the Italian city of Venice.

Venezuela Venice la Alonso de Ojeda Ojeda

Ad Fragments Spark Reader Scrutiny in Local Ad Scan

A garbled OCR style notice mentions a bidtintoce advert with a phrase about the baby and a Boston oboe ad offering cheap cleaning for 13 cents. The fragments suggest a collage of illicit or inappropriate-sounding promotions amid a newspaper page.

Caspian region averages ten inches of yearly rainfall

The Caspian Sea region receives about ten inches of rain annually, a notably arid metric for the area. This low precipitation level influences local agriculture, water resources, and climate considerations across surrounding nations.

Caspian Sea

Divorce Debate Rivets Britain as War Echoes

A British uproar on marriage and divorce follows wartime hasty alliances and upheavals. Parliament debates two measures while clergy like Rev Basil Bourchier urge stricter marriage standards amid public protests and a stage play fueling controversy.

England Parliament Arthur S. Draper New York Tribune Great Britain Isles New Zealand Australia Canada

Cardinal Billot embroiled in church controversy

Distorted account alleges Cardinal Billot refused the ordination to several young women at a Jesuit church in Rhode Island after a disturbance over attire. Report notes crowd reaction and claims the cardinal opposed improper dress, with further remarks from Ms Voth and others.

Curious Case Of Joseph Pevnish On The City’s Edge

Seventeen year old Joseph Pevnish of St Louis traveled with neighborhood boys seeking curiosity and suffered a severe skull injury after a June 20 fall at Power Grove Station. He underwent skull removal to relieve brain pressure and was discharged as cured before returning seeking to resemble peers.

Joseph Pevnish St Louis Curie Tim Glimpre Joe Power Grove

Rectangular Meteor Seen Over Manresa After Storm

A rectangular luminous body crossed the sky from north to east at high speed during a storm in Manresa Spain. A bright trail followed as sparks fell from the object, with witnesses believing it to be a meteor.

Manresa Spain

Acorn Poisoning Tragedy Claims Child in Waukegan

Three children aged five six and seven the sons of Mr and Mrs tarry Beammond of Waukegan Illinois were poisoned after eating acorns. The oldest William perished and doctors recovered more than a quart of acorns from their stomachs.

Tarry Beammond Waukegan, HL William

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