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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

2

Madison Herald Weekly Edition Highlights Local News

The Madison Herald reports on a host of local items including Mrs. William Benson visiting Terre Haute, social visits by Mrs. Diewe, and remarks from Professor Donald Pye about the state teachers association. Also notes on weather, transport lore, a wireless feature, and a plane incident near Reno with no injuries.

William Benson Tere Haute Diewe Pe Coli Harrison Pegs Mes Paas Donald Pye Oe

Mrs William Schmidt Dies After Illness in City

Mrs. William Schmidt died after an illness, surrounded by family. She was born in Cincinnati in 1860, lived in this city after marriage, had several children and grandchildren, and was active in the Christian Church. The obituary notes her devotion, community ties, and the family’s grief as mourners gathered.

William Schimidt Imarcaye Teris Missouri Bons Et Cane Jota William Lilly Iran Oes Helen Marr Hill Edwin Beddes Davis Helen June Davis Mabdt Jr Bes Des

Subscriptions to Clifty Falls State Park Fund Detailed

A lengthy list of subscriptions reported today for the Clifty Falls State Park fund includes numerous names and amounts from individuals and firms. Notable contributions reach from five to one hundred dollars, with many donors such as John Baum, Emery Weber, Howard Coleman, Mrs. BoE Powell, George A. Black, and the Brooks burg road supporters contributing diversely to the park and Brooksburg road efforts.

Clifty Falls State Park Clifty Falls State Park Fund Wmn J. McCleland Dawson Smith Crea. O. Smith Tod. Calvert C. RB. Methsh Richard Keller Jason Risk Wor. Buchanan Cob. Murphy Peter Lieinrich John He Dilk J. Morrison W. HL. Luckett TU. Ramsey Gen. S. Cowlam Fred Stacey Dr CC. Copeland Spaulding & Schwab Broadway Hotel John Baum Shofiee J. Hummel Saddletree Co Harry E. Nichols J.B. Selleck Zepf Bros Win. Kahn Brooksburg Road Emery Weber Thomas Oliver Wesley Reed John Coleman Samuel Andres Soli Katsar Fred McKay C. . Tanner Roy McKay Bruce Scott Clifford Busch Jor. Tanner Wesley Scott Clifford McKay Webster Brook George Traser Howard Coleman Dro NJ AL Kremer Ss. G. Boyd Jos. Stembhardt John Clements First National Bank George Muth George M. Keller Wills F. Copeland WW. Mickel W. EL OH. Cope IT. Cope Sanford Risk J. W. Cope Gustave Summers Alien Buchanan F. W. Copeland I. PD. Risk Hamiltons J.D. Vanosdol J. H. Matthews Ferdie Hanlon J. W. Storm Albert S. Gordon John H. Gans Dward S. Gans EP. Bishop Jesse F. Salyers Allie V. Geyman Charles Geisler W. R. Anderson Charles Schnaitzer Clyde Heath Oak Tevis W. BB. Brooks George A. Black Glenn Ferry Sam Lawson Valley City Laundry Gallagher & Mullen Geo. J. Wood Champ Kahn Dr. H. S. Hatch Chris Eckert Keller & Kohl

Nuns Weave Most Jockey Tights On European Tracks

European racecourse tights are largely woven by nuns of Siena. The article notes the traditional source of striped jockey tights and mentions historical weaving origins tied to Hindue Originated Numeraie.

Sienna Aucien

Taft Prophecy Recalled As Cox Launches Three Day Campaign

Gov Cox begins a strenuous three day campaign in Ohio asserting Taft had forecast labor church and women would back the League and Taft’s vote would hinge on these groups. Democratic women set up an election room at Main and Poplar to instruct voters with sample ballots this week.

Cox Ohio Goosetower Taft League Main and Poplar Streets

Names and Amounts Donated in Local List

A compiled list shows donors and contributions with amounts ranging from one to one hundred dollars. Notable donors include Alvin Holsclaw W G Snyder Ford Layton and McIntyre and Collins among others.

W. H. Anger N. M. Flora C. A. Bowman Mrs. G. L. Manchester Jacob Harr Tobe Eaglin Evan Miller W. HW. Kessler E. F. Spaulding Petrokas Bros Cavanaugh & White C. B. Cotton C. N. Chapman L. KE. Holwager W. G. Snyder McIntyre & Collins Alvin Holsclaw Frances Mountjoy Ford Layton Howard Powell Gale Crozier

Elegant Maywood Presbyterian wedding links two Madison families

Miss Marguerite Creamer daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Creamer and Mr George William Rusler son of Mr and Mrs George J Rusler were married Thursday in Maywood Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured Lohengrin Bridal Chorus with bridesmaids Miss Mary Creamer Miss Nora Campbell and other attendants. After a brief wedding trip the couple will reside in Norman while attending the university. The piece notes local ties, education, and gifts including a bungalow as a wedding present. The report also mentions a separate Indianapolis wedding of Miss Anna Marie Butler and John J Clark with plans to settle in Indianapolis after November 10. The piece closes with a casual aside on summer hair growth.

Maywood Presbyterian Church Marguerite Creamer John M. Creamer 11Th St George William Rusler George J. Rusler Walnut St KE. B. Surface Mary Creamer Nora Campbell J. M. Creamer Thomas Nash Paul Sellers Miss Mary Creamer Miss Campbell Mrs. Rustler Norman Miss Creamer Oklahoma Kusler Oklahoma Paper Madison Joseph Christian West Street Courier Epworth League Presbyterian Church Anna Marie Butler John J. Clark L. E. Clark St. Patrick's Church Indianapolis S. Hi. Clark Indianapolis Star Washington Vevay Charles Terry Cincinnati Peter Graley Kate Dilenheim Terry Queen City Sarah Jane Buchanan Calloway's Station Bayless Cemetery Warsaw Weldon Hotel Mylor Warsaw Bank Bank Mayme Wettrick Joseph Bechtal St. Mary’s Church

Local News from Madison October 26 Jefferson County events

Mrs M F Detraz travels to Denver to see a critically ill sister in Colorado. Mr David Noble returns to Indianapolis after attending the death of Mrs William Schmidt. William Louden and Muriel Boldery wed in Madison with Rev W S Rader officiating. Ora Fuelling and wife depart for a ranch in Vera Cruz Mexico for the winter. Edward Schumacher leaves for Chicago after the death of his uncle Henry Schumacher. W H Miller and J W Tevis confer with Governor Goodrich on Clifty Falls park and Jefferson county highways. A county farmers meeting in Madison plans officer elections and delegates for the State convention in Indianapolis in early November. A State representative will discuss ongoing state and national federation work.

M. F. Detraz Switzerland County Denver Colorado David Noble William J. Schmidt Indianapolis William Louden Muriel Boldery W. S. Rader N. West Street Edward Schumacher Chicago, Ill Henry Schumacher Messrs W. H. Miller J. W. Tevis Goodrich Clifty Falls Park Jefferson County Madison Federation State Department Jefferson County Association

Death of Mrs. Margaret Dunbar Howard at 25 in Pittsburg

Relatives recall her as an accomplished young woman born in Madison. She died of acute indigestion at 5 p.m. while visiting Capt. and Mrs. Thos. Dunbar, her parents. She had married Francis Orla Howard two years earlier and lived in St. Paul Indiana. Funeral services for Mrs. William Schmidt were held that afternoon with Rev. F. P. Smith officiating.

F. W. Pfortner Margaret Dunbar Howard Thos. Dunbar Pittsburg James John Dunbar Madison Dunbar Francis Orla Howard St. Paul Ind Camp Zachary Taylor William Schmidt Lafayette Street F. P. Smith Messrs William A. Donat Frank M. Hill Frank Johnston John Stanley Louis Feuerstein W. H. Miller

Real Estate Transfers in North Madison and City

Lottie Schofield transfers property in North Madison to John P. Morris for 1100 dollars. Lucy B. Day and husband deed city property to Mary k Ashley and others for one dollar and other consideration. John Hamil transfers city property to Sarah E. Brown for 250 dollars. Amos Waters and wife convey North Madison property to Horace Woodfill and wife for 3000 dollars.

Lottie Schofield John P. Morris North Madison Lucy B. Day Mary K K. Ashley John Hamil Sarah E. Brown Amos Waters Horace Woodfill

Democratic Ticket Roster Includes Cox Roosevelt Ticket

The list names James M. Cox for President Franklin D. Roosevelt for Vice President Thomas Taggart for U S Senator and a slate of Indiana officials including Carleton B. McCulloch for Governor Samuel Foster for Lieutenant Governor Charles H. Wagner for Secretary of State George D. Sunkel for Attorney General George A. Deharity for Treasurer Wood Unger for Reporter Supreme Court Adelaide Baylor for Superintendent of Public Instruction Francis E. Bowser for Judge Supreme Court Elbert M. Swan and John C. Reidelbach for Appellate Court Simeon E. Leland for Congress James K. Danglade for Prosecuting Attorney Emra D. Porter for Joint Representative John W. Driggs Herman E. Bowman Edward A. Coleman Jacob L. Kreopfer and others. Rolle skates were invented in 1966.

James M. Cox Ohio Franklin D. Roosevelt New York United States Thomas Taggart Indianapolis Carleton B. McCulloch Samuel M. Foster Wayne Charles H. Wagner Bartholomew County George D. Sunkel Parke County George A. Deharity Madison County Supreme Court Wood Unger Clinton County Adelaide Baylor Wabash County Francis E. Bowser Kosciusko County Appellate Court Elbert M. Swan Spencer County John. C. Reidelbach Fulton County Harry C. Canfield Batesville Simeon E. Leland Madison James K. Danglade Vevay Emra D. Porter Scottsburg John W. Driggs Andrew W. Blake Herman E. Bowman Dupont Robert D. Jackson Shelby Township Edward A. Coleman Brooksburg Jacob L. Kreopfer Kent

Immigrant totals show England and Germany lead U S arrivals

U S opens gate to 34 millions immigrants in a century. England and Ireland, Germany, Italy and Austria Hungary topped the list with millions entering the United States. Russia and Scandinavian nations also contributed sizable numbers shaping population growth over decades.

England Ireland Mcohind Wiles Germany Italy Austria- Hungary Russia Denmark Norway Sweden United States France Switzerland Netherlands British North America Canada Mexico Belgium Rumania

Mules Eat Airplane During Ball Game in Nebraska

Charles Zybell parked his airplane in a pasture at Coon Rapids Nebraska while he watched a baseball game. Mules ate the wings and damaged the wooden frames, requiring about 1000 dollars in repairs. Zybell then bought a new plane and flew to the game. He had to walk home when he returned.

Charles Zybell Coon Rapids Nebb Zybell

Population figures for Jugo Slavia from Belgrade dispatch

Jugo Slavia with total area of 271582 square kilometers had a population of 14848067 last June according to a dispatch from the American Legation in Belgrade.

Jugo-Slavia Washington Department of State Amerigae” Legation Belgrade

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