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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1920

Page

4

Local Notes From Dison And District

Travelers and residents are listed with train departures and arrivals. George Frederick and Marguerie O'Brien arrive from south of Orange California with family connections in Huntington West Virginia. A large real estate sale updates and the Scott County Fair plans for late September through early October are outlined with key parcels and buyers.

Leen Eta George Frederick Ooste Marguerie O'Brien India Boys Iis Orange Califoros Bo W. Hughes Wet Second Street Scottsburg Jay Cook North Vernon Scott Scott County

John Robert Moore Dies After Long Illness at 59

John Robert Moore died after a long illness at King's Daughters Hospital. He was born in Madison on April 8, 1861, aged 59. He worked in a local grocery with William Graham for over ten years and had been an invalid for twelve years. He is survived by sister Miss Addie Moore and another sister Mrs Molly E. Houser of St. Louis. Relatives from Waldron, Shelbyville, Moorefield, and Indianapolis arrived for the funeral.

John Robert Moore King’s Daughters Hospital Henry Elizabeth Moore Madison William Graham Fred W. Pfortner Moore Miss Addie Moore East Main Street Addie King's Daughters’ Hospital St.John’s Methodist Church Molly E. Houser St. Louis W. W. Keeling Waldoon Ind John R. Keeling Shelbyville Margaret Witherspoon Wiliam Witherspoon Edward Ferguson Moorefield Vincent Kirk Ladianapolis

Illustrated Merchandising Lecture At City Court House

President M R Salzer of the Commercial Club announces a partnership with The National Cash Register Company to present an illustrated lecture on retail merchandising at Mach 300, plus a three reel feature film Troubles of a Merchant and How to Stop Them, Monday night September 20 at 8 in the courthouse, with R H Kennedy as expert lecturer and W A Patton of Dayton arranging.

M. R. Salzer Commercial Club National Cash Register Company Court House R. H. Kennedy W. A. Patton Dayton Ohio

Manuel Training Courses Across Senior and Junior High

The program outlines senior high options in pattern making and home mechanics with metal work for select students recommended by Mrs. Wooten, plus junior high focus on educational toys and a GA to finish in 9A course. Five weekly periods over five weeks per class. Harry H. Stodghill, Teacher.

Wooten Harry H. Stodghill

Local Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples

Yesterday Floyd G. Rothbubs and Lara McHenry of Scott County received a marriage license. Elmer Jones and Myrtle Jenkins of Jefferson County also obtained licenses. Italian glassware prices have risen about 360 percent since the war.

Floyd G. Rothbubs Lara McHenry Scott County Elmer Jones Myrtle Jenkins Jefferson County

Local Moves and Weddings Add to Madison State News

Madison notices list residents and travelers leaving for Indianapolis Lafayette Mt. Carmel Roberson Minn Michigan and Ohio. Names include Miss Pearl Shockley Mrs Wallace Hughes Mr Samuel Colgate Miss Mildred McKenna and Miss Emma Purdy with several marriages noted such as Benjamin Turner and Pearl Albert Brooks.

Wallace Hughes Indianapolis Samuel Colgate Lafayette Purdue University Lydia Thomas Owenton Mildred McKenna Mt. Carmel Illinois Melvin Whitham Rochester Minnesota Emma Purdy Vevay New Augusta Morris Blizzard James Smith Rt. R Logansport Benjamin Turner Jefferson County Ind Pearl Albert Brooks Carrollton

Indiana Democratic Ticket List with Local Officials

A long roster of Democratic candidate names for statewide and local offices is presented, covering positions from President to Sheriff. The text also notes that adders are most irritable after hibernation and warns bites are dangerous.

Death of George W. Baxter 78 in Indianapolis

Mrs. R A Williams of east Main street learns of the death of her brother George W. Baxter aged 78. A Civil War veteran he enlisted in the 2th Infantry at Madison and served in the 6d Indiana Cavalry before settling in Indianapolis as a contractor. Survived by widow June Mayer, daughter Viola May, five brothers and one sister. Funeral services scheduled in Indianapolis.

R. A. Williams East Main St George W. Baxter Indianapolis Baxter George Baxter Monroe Township William Jane Kerry Baxter Madison 2Th Infantry Bachman Hotel Indiana Cavalry Indianapoli June Mayer Viola May Fievden la Junta Colorado Leonidas Ng Indiarnapolis Hinim B Ashland Elinor Josiah Ko Sharpsvile Indiana Kd AL Pawner Timees Roa Willits Thes City Rea Pueblo Cole Villages Cone Fier Seni Wedert Tidanapolis

Submarine Goes 10 Hours Under Ocean in Rescue

Four officers and twenty six men were rescued from the USS SOS after nearly eight hours submerged in a disabled submarine. The Alanthus towed the craft to the Delaware Breakwater while Lieut Commander Cook led the rescue and survived partial suffocation. Gunner Robert Holt of Indiana was among the rescued crew.

Washington United States SOS Alantheus Delaware Cook America Goethals Alanthons Robert Holt Indiana

Funeral of John Robert Moore at Vail's Chapel

Funeral services for John Robert Moore, who died Wednesday at King's Daughters Hospital, were held at 3:30 p.m. at Vail's Chapel with Rev. J. W. Turner of Trinity Church in charge. The service drew many friends and relatives. interment followed at Springdale cemetery. Pallbearers were Matthew Cheier, Harry Nichols, Joseph F. Niesse, John B. Niesse, William Roth, and George Schwab.

Robert Moore King's Daughters Hospital Vail’s Chapel J. W. Turner Trinity Church Flora Olforings Springdale Cemetery Messrs Matthew Cheiier Harry Nichols Joseph F. Niesse John B. Niesse William Roth George Schwab

Inventor Moore Claims Centrifugal Gun for Noiseless Fire

Mir. Moore of Passaic New Jersey says he invented a centrifugal machine gun tested for the War Department before armistice. The device uses a timing mechanism and a revolving barrel to fire half inch balls at high speed with controlled dispersion and claims a range and stopping power rivaling conventional rifles.

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Property Transfers and Local Guests Mentioned

Lena Sailor transfers 32 acres in Madison township to John D. Gabel and wife for $1 and other consideration. Theodore N. Eaglin and wife sell Ferry street property to George Selig for $1 and other consideration. Miss Della Wright of Muncie and Miss Mae Holmes of Chicago visit Mr. and Mrs. Wright at N Mulberry Street.

Carrie M. Lawrence Duluth Minnesota Saluda Township Frank Wolf Elkton South Dakota Victor Scott I. M. Lee Maurine Sullivan Stunt Canaan Dr. Turner Roe Lena Sailor John D. Gabel Madison Township Theodore N. Eaglin George Selig Ferry Street Della Wright Muncie Mae Holmes Chicag J. B. Wright Mrs. Wright N. Mulberry Street

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