This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
2
The Madison column records deaths and services including Miss Maud Wot a former teacher, Miss Seingi Wyatt of Madison, and Betty Rohrer shipped to Bloomington. It notes arrivals such as Miss Gladys Tmeloof visiting with Robert Meheand, plus community updates on committees and local figures like Mr. Byron Mouser and Mr. Robert Boostanton, with funeral and cemetery details at Springdale.
Fragmentary OCR cites multiple names and places including Mare Pero Bosses and Saviturdia. The text references meetings, appointments, and local events with unclear dates, roles, and outcomes. Context remains obscure due to garbled typography and missing connections across segments.
Three men named Jobe Dae porey white and George Crave were found with a boat and a basket in a yard. They carried det belongings and backet and were taken to guard after whisky possession charges were filed.
Mrs. Sarah Stephenson a well known resident died at her home this morning after an illness described as poisoning. Survived by several children and grandchildren. The funeral is scheduled for 2 o clock Thursday afternoon in Indianapolis with services to be announced. The record notes her former name Miss Dora Bowryn and mentions family ties in Madison and Carroll counties.
A crowded Madison daily column notes train travel, arrivals and deaths. Miss Massie Ferguson leaves on the mopnge train for Wokcom to visit relatives. Mrs. Howard Davis and Mr. Davis are mentioned among visitors and residents. Dr. John dress of New Marion undergoes surgery. Alpha Ruby Washington Brown funeral held. Koner Dowell suffers convulsions at work. Louis Pfister family returns from Cincinnati trip. Clara Doffler heads to Washington for a government post.
A wartime verse celebrates overseas service and the labor of workers aiding troops. It praises faith in victory and calls on readers to support soldiers, prosthetic aid, and welfare programs under patriotic guidance.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a United War Work Campaign program with references to photos, dates, divisions, and a large monetary figure. The readable content is garbled, but indicates organizational activity, committee work, and fundraising goals.
A traction engine owned by John Wilson exploded on the Kent road while being moved to his farm. Ora Lyle, about 45, was struck on the head, cut above the eye, and injured in the abdomen. He is hospitalized at The King's Daughters Hospital. condition not fatal but serious. The accident occurred near Thomas Detray’s place, two miles east of Kent. the engine is wrecked.
Mrs. John B. McKay of 716 West Third Street Madison recalls kidney trouble and back pain ending after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She reports no return of symptoms over three years and endorses the medicine as effective.
A letter campaign questions executive secrecy and political pressure in Jefferson County. A veteran editor warns against intimidating voters while a Red Cross nurse story highlights sacrifice and a donor’s wish to fund relief rather than personal gain.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.