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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1920

Page

4

Community Notices and Family Moves in Madison

Madison notices report births and marriages including a daughter to Mr and Mrs John King. Several residents travel for work or family reasons with departures to St Louis Winchester and Chicago. A partition suit in Matthews v Burress ends with final settlement and sale to James E Ralston Jr for 5000. John W Wright and Nannie Wright remarry in Trimble County after years apart.

Wauneta Garrett R. W. Cochran Chicago S. J. Bear Matthews John W. Wright Nannie Wright Krieger Trimble County Louisville Corner Journal

Marriage notice for Louis Johann and Florence Hyde

Johano Hyde reports the marriage of Louis Johann and Florence Hyde of Edinburg performed Wednesday September 8 at 7 am by Rev Father Barron. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Hyde of Edinburg, groom a bookkeeper at Edinburg Cabinet Co. They are establishing a home in Edinburg. friends extend congratulations and best wishes.

Louis Johania Florence Hyde Edinburg Father Barron Bennis Llyde Edinbury Mes Louis Johann Walnut Street Edinburg Gabinet Company Dirs Dehann

Quiet October Wedding Ends in Ripley County Union

A quiet October wedding was solemnized at 11:30 yesterday morning as Mr Chauncey Andres married Miss Bessie Lindsay at Correct in Ripley county. Rev Elvin Hughes of the New Marifp Baptist Church performed the ceremony. The couple will reside in this city. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hyatt of Benham and the groom is a partner in the Hill and Andres accessory store on Main Street. Friends wish them a long and happy married life.

Chauncey Andres Bessie Lindsay Ripley County Elvin Hughes Baptist Church New Marifp Andres William Hyatt Benham Hill & Andres Main Street

Madison Native Margaret Pfister Marries Ralph Kemp in Indianapolis

Margaret Pfister of Madison married Ralph Kemp in Indianapolis on a Tuesday morning. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Pfister and the late Frederick Pfister, has lived in Indianapolis with her mother. The groom resides in Indianapolis. They left for Florida for the winter. Many friends send best wishes.

Madison Indianapolis Margaret Pfister Ralph Kemp Frederick Pfister Charles Fritschie Florida

Funeral of Miss Louisa Henninger

Funeral services for the late Miss Louisa Henninger were held at 3:00 PM from the north Walnut residence with Rev. Charles Ragan of Grace M E Church presiding. A large gathering mourned her passing as floral tributes testified to her high esteem. Burial was in Springdale Cemetery with pallbearers listed as Messrs Lemen, Rousch, Robinus, Quinn and others.

Louisa Henninger North Walnut Street Charles Ragan Grace M. E. Church Springdale Messrs.— & Son Lemen Ary Rousch Solas Robinus Quinn

Death of Miss Louise A Henninger at Madison home

Miss Louise A Henninger died at 4 o clock last evening at her north Walnut street home after extended illness. A Madison native, she was a Grace M E Church member and devoted to family. She leaves three sisters, Mrs Mary Egger of Chicago, Mrs Clara Wolffanger of Nebraska, and Lenora Henninger of Madison.

Louise A. Henninger North Walnut Street Miss Henninger Grace M. E. Church Walthazer Henninger Madison Mary Egger Chicago Clara Wolffanger Nebraska Lenora Hensinger

Subscriptions Grow For Cliffy Fade and State Road Project

A long list of new contributions supports the Cliffy Fade and State Road project. Numerous individuals and firms pledge amounts from $2.50 to $555, including Pearl Packing Company, J. Maddox, C. Moreland, W. H. Schneier, and Rogers Drug Store, among many others.

Cliffy Fade Pearl Packing Company C. R. Johnson Jacob Lucht Chas. A. Greiner Samuel Steigerwald Edward Zeiser Daniel Jones John Schoenstein Thomas Finnegan HW. G. Schneier Wm. A. Hanna Hannibal Danner Levi J Danner Albert Thompson C.D. Moreland E. B Fewell Geo. W. Augustine Maurice Herbst W. OL. Hill Henry Schmidt Kk. J. Colgate Walter Mundt & Son W. R. Davidson Fo. Zepf & Co Oscar C. Bear E. C. Cook Jeannette Hillabold W. W. Crozier W. S. Boyd W.S. Graham Ira W. McCoy O. J. Cardinal C. M. Holman C. W. Smart L. L. Wildman

Social Overture of Indianapolis Visitors in Madison News

Madison notes list numerous visits and trips to Indianapolis for the Teachers Association and funerals. Residents include Miss Edna Adams Miss Margie Hancock Mrs. P J Hertz Captain James Robinson Mrs C F Jumpp and sons Hershel and Junior Mrs Edna Leeds Mrs Gary Dolby Mrs Albert Johann and others. Also mentions Coal Commission Chairman Jesse B Eschbach and litigation in Marion Circuit Court over a 225 per ton retail gin.

Edna Adams Indianapolis Margie Hancock Helen Elbert Teachers’ Association James Robinson Peoria Ill Ira Keel Albert Johann Columbus Loulilard's Cigar Company Robert W. McBride Vevay Samuel L. Tomlinson Milner Illinois Emerson Lemen Charles Lemen Norman Elbereld Little Rock Ark Central States George Distel Boyce Morrow Eiberfield Distel Morrow Jesse Bk. Eschbach The Coal Commission Marion Circuit Court Harry Robinson Eliza Robinson John McGregor West Street Charles QO. McBride Henry Robinson

St Marys Bazaar Draws Crowds at School Hall

The St Marys bazaar at the school hall ran for two nights under the ladies of the congregation and drew crowded attendance. Ice cream candy work and a fish pond drew patrons while Prof. Kleins orchestra provided music. The hope box was awarded to Charles W Hunger and net proceeds will be announced later.

St. Mary’s School Hall Prof. Klein Charles W. Hunger

Skeleton Found at Government Quarry on Brooksburg Road

Workmen unearthed a skeleton Tuesday morning while blasting at the government quarry on the Brooksburg road between Lonesome Hollow and Eagle Hollow. The skeleton is described as a child about seven years old, though some believe it may be a dog buried under the cliff after a fall or hunter’s shooting.

Government Brooksburg Road Lonesome Hollow Eagle Hollow

George Yater Dies After Four Week Illness At 71

Following a four week illness George Yater died peacefully at 9 30 p.m. at his home 703 West Second Street. He would have turned 72 on November 14. A lifelong Madison resident, he served 46 years as a Pennsylvania Lines section boss. Born in Lancaster Kentucky he moved to Madison as a youth with his parents and married Mary Tyre, fathering six children four of whom survive. He was a Baptist and a Red Men member. Surviving children at his bedside included Mrs James Harber, Mrs James Robinson, Miss Alta Yater and James Yater. four grandchildren Melvin George Lucile and Herman Yater.

Second Street Yater Pennsylvania Lines Lancaster Kentucky Madison Mary Tyre Baptist Church North Madison Juniata Lodge Red Men James Iarber City James Robinson Peoria Hhinvis Alta Yater James Yater Melvin, George Lucile Herman Yater

Rotary Club Talks Roads and Parks at Hotel Jefferson

At the weekly Rotary dinner Senator Willam A. Guthrie of Dupont attended as honor guest. Cliff Falls State Park drive reports strong progress and community endorsement. Citizens urged to donate through Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Company and support Chitty Falls as a state park and three roads into Madison.

Rotary Club Hotel Jefferson Willam A. Guthrie Dupont Cliff Falls Madison Safe Deposit & Trust Company Chitty Falls Madison

Stay Away From Coughs and Colds Flu Advice Promoted

Public health note warns to avoid sick people and keep hands clean to avert a flu epidemic. It promotes a home remedy using Menthalized Arcine in boiled water for throat and nasal relief, claiming fast relief and cheap availability from druggists.

York Deano Kentucky

Preservation of Eggs by Soap Film Sealing Method

A historical report describes a soap film seal for eggs to prevent flavor transfer. Researchers from Oklahoma State College outline a two step process using dilute sulfuric acid and aluminum soap to form a tasteless protective film, with pentane as a non flavor solvent for the sealant, noting cost effectiveness.

Commaeree Roger Adams

Mother-in-Law Scares Burglar Away in Topeka

In Topeka Kansas a burglar entered the Nipps home but fled when Mrs Nipps mother aged seventy seven who was asleep in the living room demanded What do you want The intruder did not take anything and fled from the scene

Topeka Kan Byeb

William Bersch Injured Falling From Ladder at Millinery Store

Bricklayer William Bersch suffered a severe scalp wound yesterday afternoon while repairing chimneys at Gallagher and Mullen millinery store. He slipped on a ladder, received first aid in the store, then Dr. George Rains dressed the wound and moved him to his north Walnut street home where he rested well. Friends hope for a quick recovery. Real estate transfers list Matthew Roeder and wife to Otis M. Adams in Vanover Township for $1 and considerations. The passenger pigeon, once abundant, is now very rare.

William Bersch Gallagher & Mullen George Rains Mr. Bersch

Escaped Sing Sing Convicts Captured Near Concord New Hampshire

George Stivers and Marcus Bassett, escaped Sing Sing convicts, were captured without a fight by 300 armed citizens and state guards near Concord New Hampshire. The 28 hour manhunt included previous gunfire on a posse. A Madison Light and Railway Co hearing on rate increases is set for November 15 at 1 pm in the courthouse. Vanila is noted as an orchid family member.

Concord N. H George Stivers Marcus Bassett Sing Sing Madison Light & Railway Co Madison Court House Vanila Orchid

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