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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1913
Page
4
A local license to wed was issued to Jeagse T Con and Elizabeth H Garriott, both of Patison. The town reports busy merchants and a series of visits and travels among residents including Indy-bound trips by several townsfolk.
Mrs Catherine Hensley widow of Joseph Hensley died at her North Madison home at 6 30 last night from infirmities of old age. She was 79 born in Pennsylvania and last living sister of the late Capt George KE Grace. Survived by one brother Nelson Hensley and five children. at home only daughter Agnes. Known as a respected North Madison resident.
Capt Charles H Supplee a famed riverman and former Madison township trustee died in an Indianapolis hospital following bladder surgery. He began river piloting in 1856 served on government boats during the war and later lived in Madison. He survived by his wife and was the last of his family.
A 1013 letter from Edward Kampe notes First National Bank Madison Indiana received its national charter fifty years ago. James G Cannon Fourth National Bank extends congratulation praising the bank as sound and well run for half a century.
The 1914 Indiana Federation of Women’s Clubs convention, held in Indianapolis, adjourned after electing officers and choosing Evansville as next year’s host. Delegates Miss Jennie Riddle of Lawrenceburg and Miss Grace Griffith of Vevay were named to the General Federation Biennial in Chicago next May.
Three hundred relatives gathered at United Presbyterian Church in Princeton for the Lohen grin wedding of Paul Carey and Hazel Binkley. A missing license caused a forty minute postponement before the ceremony proceeded and the couple planned to reside in Paria Illinois.
Funeral services for Mrs Cathere ine Hensley were held at 10 30 this morning at her North Madison home conducted by Revs Se burn and Melton. A large attendance of sorrowing friends and many floral offerings marked the ceremony. Pallbearers were six nephews Bert Grace Clifford Grace Fred Grace Gly Grace John Jeffries and Fred Smith.
The body of Capt. Charles H. Supplee arrived from Indianapolis and was taken to his Main street home. Funeral services are set for 2 PM tomorrow with burial in Springdale cemetery. Red Men and Knights of Pythias lodges will guard the grave. he had long suffered and died after an operation. School teachers from Madigan township paid tribute to a respected township trustee and office manager.
Louis Uebele, 53, longtime Dupont resident, died at the Denny Sanatorium after a three week heart illness. He was once a riverman and boat cook baker on the Ohio and survived the Pat Roper disaster. A widow survives. sister Mrs Ifred Pfister Sr of Indianapolis and brother Joseph Uebele of Elwood also live. Funeral at his nephew Fred Pfister Jr.’s home, burial in Springdale Cemetery. He was a Methodist.
Henry W Butterf et al v Carlisle dismissed on attachment agreement with garnishment kept for further consideration. Rona E Davis will admitted to probate with Mimer E Scott as executor. A special jury venire drawn for James Layton murder trial of Ira Jenkins set for November 10.
In London on October 27 suffragettes set fire to an elegant unoccupied mansion at Borden owned by Thomas McKenna brother of the home secretary. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 30000 pounds.
In 1905 the Hague Tribunal ruled on the Pious Fund linked to California missions. It explains how funds from 1607 funded Jesuit missions, shifted through Mexico, Spain, and the U.S. after 1848. The Mixed Claims Commission and Thornton's award awarded $904,070.79, with ongoing interest and an annuity of $43,050.99.
Brief recalls the Pious Fund settlement made eleven years ago this week at The Hague. The note frames the historical act and its lasting significance within a compact historical reminder.
The piece argues anonymous tips hinder police work. It urges informants to provide names for actionable details like how when where and to keep identities confidential. It asserts tips without names often lead to no discoveries and stresses the need for informant identities.
George Graham, driver for Dema tree’s Grocery Wagon, was thrown from the wagon when the runaway horse halted near Walnut Street after leaving Francisco slaughter house. He sustained head and body injuries but resumed work. wagon damaged and horse recaptured near Walnut Street.
In San Francisco on October 25 a bulldog named Prince and his owner Miss Jennie Debrunner trapped burglar William Bastian. Police say Bastian, living with his sister Josephine in a well furnished home, had stolen goods and bank balances totaling over 200000 dollars. He was fleeing after robbing a nearby house when Prince clamped his jaws and kept hold until officers arrived.
Smyrna Township reports progress on the new pike road led by contractor Joseph H. Stanley, superintendent A. Watson, and assistant Mel Litson. The Volga school, with Miss Evelyn Mareball as teacher, is noted for good work while Mr and Mrs Cogley Smith of Eminence Kentucky visit relatives in the area.
Capt John Stewart's steamer Dixi e was moved to Ghent by yesterday morning after repairs at the marine ways here. The vessel is reported in first class condition. Cleveland plans a $500000 automobile clubhouse to be built.
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