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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
8
Madison residents share travel, job moves, and illness updates. Mrs Stella Carr heads to Muncie to teach. Mr Oscar Pickerill fined for intoxication. Mr Henry Clegg and wife celebrate 25th anniversary. Mrs Guyman in poor health. Bedford touted for frugality amid a humorous anecdote about a wedding gift and a bridal tour.
The fall term begins September 16 at Hanover College. The high school department remains funded by the State Board of Education as a commissioned high school. Transfers from Township Trustees are accepted. Property improvements include electric lighting. Music and physical education are expanded and coordinated with other departments. Four new teachers will join the faculty.
Former North Madison boy Matthew DeBanto chairs the committee planning an elaborate Dayton Branch No. 02 gathering at St John’s hall in Xenia and Steele avenues. The October 9 program includes speeches magic and dancing followed by supper.
Charles A. Spragg and wife transfer a West Madison lot to Harry Hoagland for $75. This brief notice lists the parties and property without additional terms.
A neighborhood group gathered at Mr and Mrs Join Munier home on Wednesday night August 26 for Mrs Munier's 37th birthday. Ice cream and refreshments were served as attendees wished her many more happy birthdays.
Mise Marie Crawley hosted a watermelon party at the Ringwald home on Wednesday evening August 26. Games and refreshments followed with two prizes awarded. Everett Litchfield won the meat peanuts hidden prize and Miss Mary Birch took second. Attendees included Marie Crawley Velma Ringwald Gertie Ringwald Jessie Cole Mary Birch Clara Ringwald May Ringwald and male guests Menera Everett Litchfield John Rohrman Walter Litchfield Stevie Rich Howard Higbee Leo Ringwald Max Higbee Louis Geisler.
Local offices show no definite decision on changing the tracks into Madison to avoid the incline. Surveyors studied North Madison and two route ideas exist: keep the old cut with graded walls and heavier engines, or switch to a tunnel route via Clifty. Dowell reports no official word yet. Delicious brown cakes made from Mrs. Austin's Bag Pancake and Buckwheat flour.
Madison items report various residents traveling visiting relatives and friends. Events include a Republican County Central Committee meeting at the courthouse, social visits from Indianapolis Louisville and Cincinnati, teachers and students at institutes, and several personal misfortunes and operations. Notables include a wedding party arrival, a funeral service, and updates on illness and accidents in the community.
The Vatican convened the electors to choose successors to Pope Pius amid solemn Catholic rites. War conditions could sway deliberations and several Cardinals are reported in poor health.
John P. Dailey aged 30 son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Dailey died at home in Indianapolis. His death follows the recent loss of a younger brother Thomas. The family has lost three sons in eighteen months. He leaves a wife and three children. Miss Delia Butler an aunt and brother Richard Dailey joined by Mrs Lute James traveled to attend the funeral.
Marble R Singer of Lancaster township died yesterday morning at 10 at his sister Mia Ab Shinness home in Middle Fork after an eight year illness. He was a son of Mrs. Mary Singer and leaves his mother three sisters and four brothers. A former railroad employee, funeral services will be held at the Shinness home at 11 tomorrow morning with burial in Craig cemetery.
Tom Jenkins is charged with entering Mrs. Driscoll’s home on South Mulberry Street Saturday evening with an alleged intent to assault several young girls. He was found with the children after entering through a window and had been drinking. William Stanley faced intoxication charges, fined $1 and costs, and jailed for 15 days after failing to pay.
Madison residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for relief from kidney pain dizziness and nocturnal urination after cold inflammation of the bladder. Dairy operator H W Galusha of 612 N Mulberry testifies to the remedy's benefit. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors.
The Schultz household welcomed a baby boy this Saturday born to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Schultz.
The Jefferson County Teachers Institute gathers about 200 attendees for a week at the city high school. Prof. Joseph Hanna oversees a robust program with devotional exercises, lectures on applied psychology and education, musical numbers, and roles for Clara Vail, Miss Cecil Leakey, and Miss Margaret Scott among others.
In a playful exchange, Harry and Genevieve declare their closeness. Genevieve recalls a promised diamond ring, while Harry responds with affectionate reassurance.
Richard Cook and Taydia M. Cook transfer 144 acres in Graham township Elwood Indiana to John N. Maulhacher for 46000 dollars. The record notes deed details for the property transfer.
Our line of Rockers will afford comfort at all seasons good for summer or winter easy to rent in easy to buy at these prices.
Bailey Jones is announced as a candidate for Madison township assessor pending the Democratic nominating convention decision.
The Contemporary Review cites Harold Spencer describing Norway as anxious and vulnerable. Norwegians fear loss of national security amid potential European conflict, with Sweden and neighbors unable to offer robust help.
Edith Parker Karrach of Silver Falls Idaho says a cobra stone she took from a Bombay temple cursed her family with years of ill luck after moving to America. She recalls a nurse warning that the stone would bring luck only to the taker, and notes similar cases. Senator Shively is confined to a hotel with an ulcerated throat. Gardena Cal notes a school where girls are taught farming.
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