Madison Notes Include Licenses and Local Happenings
Licensed to wed Dale Sherman to Lida B Gulay both of this county. Mies Lottie Kihan of Hanover left for Milwaukee to visit. J W Hughes left for Paris Crossing to attend Baptist meeting. Annie Starkey left for Salem WV after visiting Madison. T J Brooks reports a 461 pound bumper watermelon. A Walker, 58, died at the county asylum and buried in Springdale. Gus Gooley arrived from Indianapolis due to sister's illness. Mrs John Schuler left for Indianapolis with Francis Sheehan. Marshall F Tennis gifts silver loving cup for Labor Day golf. Joseph Schlereth, re enlisted in Coast Artillery, sent friends fruit and wine. oranges from confectionery store, wine from toy factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lottie Kihan
Hanover
Milwaukee
Wia
J. W. Hughes
Paris Crossing
Annie Starkey
Salem
West Virginia
Madison
T. J. Brooks
Hanover Road
W. S. Roberte
Richard
St. Louis
Alexander Walker
County Asylum
Springdale Cemetery
Gus Gooley
Indianapolis
Big Springs
James Millican
John Schuler
Francis Sheehan
Sarah Sheehan
Marshall F
Curtis Jewelry Store
Joseph Schlereth
U.S. Coast Artillery Service
Hie
Messrs
Edward Zeizer
Charles Chapman
Grace Barnes
Fairbury
North Vernon
John Brown
Robert Davis
Cincinnati
Roy Rutherford
Claude Wyman
Louisville
Greensburg
Charles Eaton
Louis
Henry S. Thomas
Brookeburg
Mantie Montgomery
Pierre
South Dakota
Miss Montgomery
Madison High School
Jennie Selig
Niagara Falls
Stephen L. Dickerson
Jasper County
Ills
Alice Sipe
Mrs Ber Linda Dixon Dies at 87 in North Vernon
Mrs Ber Linda Dixon 87 mother of Congressman Lincoln Dixon died here from a paralytic stroke suffered last Thursday. Born Nov 28 1826 in Jeffeson county she embraced Universalism in youth. Survived by daughters Mrs Maurice E Locke and Mrs Hattie North of Dallas TX and son Lincoln Dixon of this city. Funeral services set for Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Berlinda Dixon
Lincoln Dixon
Dixon
Jeffeson County
Samuel M. Dixon
Maurice E. Locke
Hattie North
Dallas
Texas
Lincoln Dixion
Webster
War Tax on Soda Water and Baseball Tickets Advocated
The piece argues for a wartime stamp tax on soda water and amusement tickets as the government shifts revenue from imports. It notes that if magnates like Garry Heermann must pay on every baseball ticket, the tax falls to fans, and the ultimate consumer bears the cost of soft drinks beer and theater tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Heermann
Kickapoo Worm Killer Exposé Claim Against Child Health
Ad promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as cure for children’s ills including foul breath, terrors and sleepless grinding of teeth. It claims to expel seat and pin worms with a laxative effect and presents the product as a candy confection priced 260, sold by Indian Medical Company in Philadelphia or St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Med. Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Death of Robert Hood at Denny sanatorium
Robert Hood aged 23 died yesterday afternoon at 4 after a brief illness with blood poisoning. He worked at the McKim Cochran furniture factory and recently injured a finger in machinery. Survived by his parents, three sisters, and a brother. Funeral services will be held in Milton, Kentucky, with burial in Moffett cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hood
Denny Sanatorium
McKim- Cochran Furniture
West Second Street
Milton
Moffett Cemetery
W. C. T. U. County Convention Held at Willard Hall
The Willard Hall meeting drew a modest crowd yet high energy as reports from Christian Citizenship Flower Mission and L T L were praised. Miss Christine I Tinling highlighted Child Welfare efforts and the U Nited States school savings banks totaling 4 300 000 dollars. A strong musical program followed with solos by Miss Margaret Vail and Miss Florence Server and a piano piece by Miss Leota Denny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Hall
Christian Citizenship
Flower Mission
Christine I. Tinling
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
W.C
S. S
Jesus
Margaret Vail
Padszewaki
Leota Denny
Florence Server
Officers Elected by Emma Scott Circle of King’s Daughters
Marie Rapp and Helen Hughes hosted the Emma Scott Circle meeting at Miss Hughes home. New officers include Leader Mrs. Melvin Blackard First Vice Leader Frieda Schelke Second Vice Leader Margarite Gibson Secretary Nell Davison Assistant Secretary Bess Davison Treasurer Josephine Cadzow. Auditing report shows best year since 1911 with balance $112.01 on Sept 1 1914 after receipts of $306.10 and disbursements of $19.09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Rapp
Helen Hughes
Emma Scott
King’s Daughters
Miss Hughes
Melvin Blackard
Frieda Schelke
Margarite Gibson
Nell Davison
Bess Davison
Josephine Cadzow
Circle
Chicago plans women oriented hotel project
Chicago officials announced a plan to build a hotel designed for women. The project aims to provide safe accommodations and enhanced services, reflecting city efforts to diversify hospitality options.
Births and local notices lead Madison week
The Madison column reports a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Miree, raffles and travel notices for residents and visitors, licenses to wed for Stephen L. Dickerson and Alice Sipe, arraignments and court actions, travel plans of local residents, and purchases of Chase automobiles by local buyers in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Miree
Alice Pullem
Thomas Reed
Mise Laura Abbott
Trimble County
Pierre
South Dakota
D. S. Bear
Edgar
Rensealear
Hanover
Ill Brother-in-Law Charles W Robinson Critically Ill in Munich
Charles W Robinson of New Orleans, brother-in-law to Marie Louise Robinson, is critically ill at Dr. Von Muller's Sanitarium in Munich Germany. A wife’s postcard dated Aug 6 and received Aug 27 notes wartime mail restrictions and German writing demands. A Red Cross Ball Blue advertisement ends the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Robinson
New Orleans
Marie Louise Robinson
von Muller
Munich
Germany
Mrs Lydda R Geyman Dies at 80 in Jefferson County
Mrs Lydda Ringwald Geyman 80 long resident German in Jefferson County died at 8 am at home near China from age related causes. Born in Germany she came at age 6 and lived in the county 72 years. Survived by husband Joseph Geyman Sr nine of thirteen children two sisters four brothers. Catholic at St Anthony China. Funeral at St Anthony's Saturday 9 am with burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydda Ringwald Geyman
Joseph Geyman
Jefferson County
China
Germany
Geyman
Francia Heitz
Bellevue
Louise Heipsweller
Cincinnati
Carrie Geyman
Batesville
Mary Geyman
George
John
Charles
Butte
Mont
Joseph, Jr
Oklahoma
Edward
Manville
Miss Victoria Forse Surprise Birthday Party Noted
Miss Victoria Forse daughter of Mr and Mrs George Forse North East Street was surprised by a group of young friends at eight with dancing and music. Attendees included Florence Roeder Helena Bondurant Marie Butler Leona Bondurant Blanche Smith and Victoria Forse plus William Clegg Noah Pullem John Kremer Judson Schmidt William Greenwood and Edwin Hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Forse
George Forse
North East St
Florence Roeder
Helena Bondurant
Marie Butler
Leona Bondurant
Blanche Smith
William Clegg
Noah Pullem
John Kremer
Judson Schmidt
William Greenwood
Edwin Hunger
Tendered Miss Lillian Shaughnessy on Birthday Anniversary
A pleasant surprise was held last evening at Miss Lillian Shaughnessy's near Main street for her birthday anniversary. Prizes in 500 were awarded with Miss Mamie Wolf first and Miss Maud Nichols second. refreshments followed. Attendees included Sabina Nichols, Maud Nichols, Mamie Wolf, Manville Indiana, Gertrude Rousch, Olive and Edith Stuart, Lillian Shaughnesey, Kathleen Shaughnessy, Jos. H. Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Shaughnessy
Main Street
Miss Shaughnessy
Mamie Wolf
Maud Nichols
Sabina Nichols
Manville
Ind
Gertrude Rousch
Olive Stuart
Edith Stuart
Lillian Shaughnesey
Kathleen Shaughnessy
Love and Sugar Amid Closest Feelings
An evocative note speaks of love as sweetness and proximity, comparing affection to sugar and nearby tenderness, hinting at intimate sentiment and shared moments.
Indiana Woman Mrs Mary E Edwards Dies Here
Mrs Mary E Edwards wife of attorney at law Vendant B Edwards died in Washington after lifelong ties to Indiana. Born February 7 1845 in Connersville she married September 8 1868 and settled in the capital on their honeymoon. A longtime Metropolitan Methodist Church worker she leaves husband and mourners in Madison and Switzerland County where the Edwards family once lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hoosier State
Mary E. Edwardes
Vendant B. Edwards
Alexander R. Morrison
Connersville
Ind
Washington
Edwards
Madison Country Club Re-elects Officers and Directors
At a meeting held the night before the Madison Country Club annual session, officers were re-elected: President M F Tennis Secretary S G Boyd Treasurer W A Lyon. Charles Davidson was elected vice president and directors named include H E Powell W G Rogers J W Cornett C A Wymond R F Stanton Nicholas Harper and Dr R W Cochran. Secretary Boyd reported strong financial progress and growing membership with a positive outlook for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Country Club
M. F. Tennis
S. G. Boyd
W. A. Lyon
Charles Davidson
Messrs
IX. E. Powell
W. G. Rogers
J. W. Cornett
C. A. Wymond
R.F. Stanton
Nicholas Harper
R. W. Cochran
Boyd
Officers Elected at County WCTU Convention
The County W C T U elected Mrs George Augustin as president Mrs Redford Callis as vice president Mrs Clara Phillips as recording secretary Mrs George Mickel as treasurer and Miss Edna Gabel as corresponding secretary The group will meet Monday at Willard Hall 7 30 PM for annual officer and delegate elections and a program with refreshments urged for all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Augustin
Redford Callis
Clara Phillips
George Mickel
Edna Gabel
Willard Hall
W F M S Elect Officers at Trinity Church Meeting
The annual election of officers of the W. F. M. S. of Trinity Church was held at Mrs. Frank Thomas home. Officers elected include President Redford Callis and Vice President Geo. Cofield with secretaries and treasurer named. Four new members joined the society. Mrs. John Spry of Cemetery Street died after a brief illness. Funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Frank Thomas
Redford Callis
Geo. Cofield
Homer Long
C. N. Dickerson
John Hitz
Lydia Middleton
Virgil Thompson
C.N. Dickerson
E. J. Scott
James E. Crozier
Hoosier Club Moves to New Hall After Rapid Growth
The Hoosier Club, now over fifty members, has rented the old Red Men hall formerly used by the Eagles and plans a move into the new home today. Founded under three years ago in a small one room West street building, it has grown from eight members to a fine hall with active dances camping trips and outings reflecting its motto Run Her Right Or Close Her Down. Officers elected for the term are President Clifford Hans Vice President Edwin Hunger Treasurer Bradford Harr and Secretary George Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Club
Eagles
West Street
Clifford Hans
Edwin Hunger
Bradford Harr
George Hoffman
New York Millinery Co to Expand in Madison
The New York Millinery Co inherits the Robinson Millinery style and expands Madison presence. Mrs Mary Louise Robinson will manage from Indianapolis with Miss Champ and Miss Griffith guiding local operations. The Madison store aims to match Eastern market trends and set a high standard in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Millinery Co
Robinson Millinery Co
Madison
Indianapolis
Mary Louise Robinson
New York
Miss Champ
Miss Griffith
Robin- 620
Robinson
Indiana
Robinson Millinery Company
James R. Robinson
Blands transfer 70 acres in Lancaster for 3500
Kenneth O Bland and wife transfer 70 acres in Lancaster township to James C Bland for 3500 dollars. The deed records reflect the real estate transfer between family members with a stated price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth O. Bland
James C. Bland
Lancaster Township
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Belgian Invasion Remark
An 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable oatarrh and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and a note on price. The text ends with a wartime remark claiming Belgium’s fate by invaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
National Bank of Commerce
O. Hall
Electric Bitters Promised To Refresh Spring Health
Advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a spring tonic to cleanse blood and boost kidneys liver and bowels. It claims to remove impurities, restore health and energy, and guarantees results with a four week treatment. Available at Harper's Drug for 60 and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Drug Store
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dale Sherman
Lida B. Gulay
This County
The
Prosperoga Financial Year
Bears
Chicago
Thomas Jenkins
Crozier
Robert Driscoll
Mulberry Street
E. E. Troxell
Troxell
Toledo University
Herbert Moore
Democrat
New Albany
Mary Brown
William Craig
Joseph Kidwell
Lavenia Robinson
Harry Lemen
Zearing
Edward Eckert
Peter Westrick
Wesley G. Nash
Prestonville
Neal Deweese
Chase
Deweese
Carrollton
Eckert
Wesetrick
Mr. Nash
Miss Victoria Forse
Jos. H. Hanna
Madison Chautauqua
Herald
Chautauqua
Joseph Hanna
Wieher
Wick
Washington, D.C
W.C. T. U. County
John Spry
Cemetery Street
Spry
Red Cross
Robinson Co
New York Co
Real Estate Tranefere
Belgium
F. F
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