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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1921

Page

3

Local notes report ill health and social visits in town

Reports list Raymond Kahn critically ill at home on North East Street. Indianapolis guests visit Casper Krum. Raymond Sherman travels to Bloomington to enter Indiana University. Elmer Sulzer also heads to Bloomington for fall term. Social visits include Mr and Mrs Fred Setrt from Indianapolis visiting Mr and Mrs Pete Wolf and others. County council meets for 1922 appropriations and tax setting. Knights of Columbus elect officers. Flower warnings advise avoiding bulbs at sickrooms due to strong perfume risks.

Raymond Kahn North East Street George Mayer Indianapolis Casper Krum Raymond Sherman Bloomington Indiana University Elmer Sulzer Fred Setrt Pete Wolf Mary Bondarant Dora Holwager Madison Frieda Schelke Mildred Tibbets Waynetown Ind Verdell Conk Stephen A. Cook Chauncey W. Duncan Rushville Sulzer & Bear A. C. Klein Edw. Menges George Funk Cincinnati George McBride Church Street Arthur Menne Bertha Zimmerman Anna Marie Loretta Schram Fred Kohl James Nicholas Schram

Survivor of five aviators in West Virginia crash

Corporal Alexander Hazelton lies in a Charleston hospital as the sole survivor of the Martin bombing plane wreck in Nicholas county. He suffers two broken legs and internal injuries and cannot recount the accident. doctors doubt full recovery. The War Department plans to order withdrawal of the 26th infantry from West Virginia to Camp Dix as civil war conditions ease and Banholtz recommends reducing forces.

Charleston Alexander Hazelton Martin Nicholas County Ife Hazelton Washington West Virginia Camp Dix War Department

Conditions in West Virginia Troubled by War Zone Quiet

General Bandholtz reported to the War Department that conditions in the West Virginia mining area are tranquil. He forecast an early withdrawal of Federal troops from the scene as the situation stabilizes.

Washington West Virginia War Department Bandholtz

De Valera Might Accept Time Limit on Peace Points

A Dublin Castle dispatch to Irish officials suggests De Valera could accept a time limit set by Britain to take the six key points of the English peace offer. The message says such a limit would strengthen his position against Irish radicals, though British military leaders in Ireland show pessimism about Sinn Fein activity. The Republican army is drilling and well armed.

London Devalera Dublin Castle Ireland Sinn Fein

De Valera Denounces Imperial Demands in Dublin Speech

In Dublin on Sept 6 Éamon de Valera told newspapermen that Britain's demands on Ireland lack any rightful basis. He warned that if an ultimatum is issued it should be seen as brute force, naked and unashamed, like that used against small nations.

Dublin England Ireland Devalera

Americans Honored as ZR-2 Victims Bound for Plymouth

Impres sive tribute marked Hull England today as the bodies of Americans killed in the ZR-2 disaster were moved to a special train in Hull to Plymouth for onward transport home.

Hull England Plymouth

Fatal Love Tragedy in Shelbyville House

In Shelbyville Indiana on September six a 19 year old girl, Roscoe Cross, faced a choice between two suitors, Edward Conrad and Roscoe Cross. After she chose Cross, Conrad fired three shots, wounding her fatally. Conrad surrendered three hours later. The girl had been married twice and a divorce suit from her second husband was pending.

Shelbyville Ind Ora Fuller Edward Conrad Conrad Roscoe Cross Fuller Cross

Indiana Voters Sparsely Turn Out For Constitutional Amendments

Indiana voters show light turnout on constitutional amendment ballots after eighteen months of political activity. Some expect defeats while others forecast passage of the naturalization amendment amid overall apathy.

Indianapolis Indiana

Threat of new war looms over Central Europe

London reports the threat of another war as Hungarian irregulars invade Austria after a battle with heavy casualties. An interallied council message to Hungary is delayed at Italy’s request and may be strengthened into an ultimatum.

London Europe Austria Council of Ambassadors Hungary Italy

Recruiting for Regular Army Resumed Today

Recruiting for the regular army was ordered resumed today in Washington with officials announcing renewed enlistment drives. This move aims to bolster manpower for national defense as the program restarts.

Washington

County Awards Brushy Fork Road Contract to Denny & Horton

Shelby township road project named Brushy Fork road awarded to Denny & Horton for 13229.60 dollars. The 15700 foot project comes under the three mile road law. Commissioners also accepted the Ditzler road in Hanover and Republican townships and reviewed other road matters with no action. bills are being audited this afternoon.

Lee Road Shelby Township Brushy Fork Denny & Horton Hanover Republican

Waterproofing Concrete With Soap and Alum Wash

A historical recipe instructs applying a first coat of hot soap wash using three quarters of a pound of castile soap per gallon of water to concrete. After 24 hours, a second lukewarm coat of alum water with one eighth pound of alum per gallon is applied. the soap fills pores and the alum hardens the soap.

Consecration of the High Altar at St Marys Church

A large crowd witnessed the consecration of the high altar at St Marys Church led by Rt Rev Bishop Joseph Chartrand of Indianapolis with sixteen priests present. The ceremony included a solemn Mass, a sermon on the Eucharist, and a grand Te Deum, followed by a formal dinner for the clergy and parish helpers.

Joseph Chertrand St. Mary’s Church Joseph Chartrand Indianapolis Francis J. Kasper Frank Vail Cope and Mitre C. Zepf F. Hillen A. Smith A. Schad W. Patterson Mitre Crozier A. Spiegler Gadlage Joseph Bauer St. Mary's G. Smith H. Hunger Clement Hunger Thurifer F. Hilen Jesus Christ Earth Christ Bethlehem Nazareth Jerusalem Calvary Zacheus Bilger Father Bilger Altar Society Mothers and Sisters Prietly Sons C. Gordon North Madison Mt. Vernon Edward Bauer St. Anns August Sprigler North Vernon Philip Schneider Greensburg Herman Gadlage St. Maurice George Scheidler St. Magdalen

Attempt to Burn Out Snake Sparks Big Loss

A six foot blacksnake hid under a stump on W H Winter's Augusta Kentucky farm. He smoked out the reptile, the fire spread to a 20 acre hay field. Fire department and nearby farmers aided, a timely shower helped stop the blaze. the snake escaped.

W. H. Winter Augusta

Tragic Jeffersonville Crash Claims Two Lives

A seven passenger car collided with an interurban on Spring Street Jeffersonville killing Charles Enlow 48 and Frank Dick 63. Walter Dorsey 42 injured seriously. John Lloyd and Patrick Keenan uninjured. The crash occurred in heavy rain near Eighth Ninth streets as the Dorsey party drove toward New Albany. Enlow and Dick died at St. Edwards Hospital and the bodies returned to their homes. Funeral details given for Mrs. Fannie Verry Collins with large turnout and orderly burial plans at Springdale cemetery.

Charles E. Enlow Frank Dick Walter A. Dorsey J. Ira Dorsey Dorsey East Court Avenue Spring Street Jeffersonville Eighth Ninth John S. Lloyd Patrick Keenan New Albany Burt Enlow Wallace B. Hyndman C. Peyton Giles Maurer Ernest P. Buckley Henry H. Reeder Marshall Warble St. Edward’s Hospital Pnion Fannie Verry Collins John C. Black Christ Church West Second Street S. G. Boyd Emma Stanley Springdale Cemetery Messrs

Dog Eats Wire Muzzles in Fifth Avenue Court

George Lear of Brooklyn appeared in Fifth Avenue court to answer a summons for letting his dog roam unmuzzled. He joked the dog eats muzzles and even steel devices and reinforced concrete would fail. The magistrate ordered the dog muzzled or removed. Lear paid one dollar fine, recalling he expected life.

New York George Lear Brooklyn Fifth Avenue Lear Getsmar

Madison Jefferson Library August Circulation Figures

The Madison Jefferson County Library reports August borrowing and circulation outside Madison. Readers borrowed and circulated a notable number of books beyond city limits, reflecting lending activity and intercounty access during the month.

Madison-Jefferson County Madison

Judge Griffith Calls Meeting of Attorneys for October Term

Hon Francis M Griffith judge of the Jefferson Circuit Court calls a meeting of attorneys at ten oclock next Thursday in the courtroom. The purpose is to set down cases for trial at the October term which begins October 3rd. His term ends October 23rd when Edward S Roberts succeeds him and he aims to close as much business as possible before retirement.

Francis M. Griffith Jefferson Circuit Court

Couple Weds in Madison Home Ceremony

Miss Cordelia E Grindstaff and Mr W Crozier Torrance were married at noon yesterday by Rev H A Blake at his North Jefferson Street residence. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Charles Haungs and the groom works at Hamp ton's cracker factory. They will reside in Madison amid many well wishers.

Cordelia E. Grindstaff

Madison Baptist Association Holds 89th Meeting

The Madison Baptist Association plans its 89th annual gathering at Dupont church Thursday and Friday this week with a pre arranged program. Dr Shulls will deliver the annual sermon. Next Sunday September 10 all local church activities resume with morning and evening services and a cordial welcome to the public.

Madison Baptist Association Dupont Shulls

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