Local Notes and Obituaries Around Madison
Madison updates report visits and illnesses as Edward Hummel comes from Indianapolis to see family, attorney W. J. Beck dies in Columbus, Madeline Laidley hosts a porch party, Joe Lewie returns from Brookeburg via Vincennes, Minnie Riggleman remains ill in Indianapolis, Bernice Stern and brother head to Purdue, funeral for James Adams prompts travel, David J. Palmer elected G A R Commander in Detroit with Washington as 1915 meeting site, Charles Lockridge and baby visit Connersville, Mrs Starling's illness sends Mary Hoagland to Indianapolis for surgery, G W Wheeler dies by suicide at Cragmont and is shipped to Brownstown, Dr Barnard improves after third capital operation, marriages licensed for Cham beres-Brown and McDowell-Chappel, Tyra couple plan 84 acre move to Madison area, Jacob Renechler travels from Cincinnati to join birthday celebration for grand father Jacob Brandmeier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lewie
Vincennes
Indiana
Mies Minnie Hanna
Brookeburg
Minnie Riggleman
Indianapolis
Sarah Lee
East Street
Mies Bernice Stern
K. Lewis
Purdue
James Adams
C. Betner
David J. Palmer
Iowa
Detroit
Washington
Charles Lockridge
Baby
Connersville
Madison
Peach Orchard
Ark
Starling
Mary Hoagland
G. W. Wheeler
Cragmont
Brownstown
W. B. Ray
J. H. Barnard
Shelby McDowell
Mary Chappel
Trimble County
Court House
Squire Chapman
Robert Tyra
Tyra
Dick O’neal
Bob
Trimble
Jacob Renechler
City
Cincinnati
Jacob Brandmeier
The
Herald
Doctor Brandmeier
Hanover to Get Electric Store and Transmission Line
Local residents plan to open an electric store with wiring establishment in Hanover. Construction starts next week and aims to complete wiring and transmission line by October 1. A first class moving picture parlor is planned and will operate soon, with Raymond Kahn in charge of the electrical work as the new company's appointee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Raymond Kahn
C. J. Hisle Buys Interest in Madison Planing Mill
Clarence Hisle purchases interests from Irvin Lodge and H H Schurmeier in the Madison Planing Mill and Lumber Co. of south West street. W F Bunch remains as owner. Hisle to join management and operations with prior owners in a company that has seen satisfactory success. Both new and former partners are seasoned lumber trade professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Planing Mill & Lumber Co
Lodge
Schurmeier
Clarence Hisle
Meesers
Irvin Lodge
H. H. Schurmeier
South Weat St
W. F. Bunch
Hisle
Local couple Hitz and Harper secure marriage license
Howard S. Hitz and Ellen G. Harper obtained a license this afternoon with Miss Aona Harper and Miss Mildred Hummel present. The party visited Tryue jubilee earlier, then returned for formalities. Family blessings expected tonight. reports say a Hanover ceremony may occur, with Madison checks inconclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard S. Hitz
Ellen G. Harper
Aona Harper
Mildred Hummel
Harper
Court House
Hanover
Madison
George F. Harper
Joseph Hitz
Rev Stewart I Long Returns From Chautauqua Tour
Reverend Stewart Ira Long former pastor of the First Baptist Church returns home after a summer lecturing tour for the Redpath Bureau. He delivered talks at 78 Chautauquas in five states and spoke to over 60 000 people. He plans an extended Lyceum Bureau tour in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Ira Long
First Baptist Church
West
Redpath Bureau
Long
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Mr. Long
Lyceum Bureau
Madison
Y. C. Terrell
Philadelphia
National Baptist Convention
Terrell
New York
Atlantic City
Baltimore
Washington, D. C
Broadway Baptist Church
Miss Margaret McLelland to Wed Charles Oldfather in Indianapolis
Miss Margaret McLe ll and Mr Charles Oldfather plan marriage Monday in Indianapolis to suit both families. Dr Frank Hood formerly led the bride's church. The couple will set up housekeeping at Hanover next week where the groom serves as Professor of Greek at Hanover College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McLeLland
W. O. McLeLland
Charles Henry Oldfather
Indianapolis
Madison
Frank C. Hood
Hanover
Hanover College
Funeral services for Mrs Olive Spry held at home
Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Spry wife of Edward Spry were held at 1 PM at the family home on Cemetery Street with Rev. Thompson of Trinity church in charge. Burial followed at Springdale cemetery. She aged in the 50s and born in Jennings county. Survived by husband eight children Mesdames Lola Berry Maud Berry Myrtle Bowman and five sons Everett John Virgil Willard and Clifford. Clifford the youngest is 14. Pallbearers were four sons and two sons-in-law. The Madison area family was highly regarded. Also listed Real Estate Eva I Martin to Charles A Gardner and wife 40 acres in Graham township 1600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Spry
Edward Spry
Cemetery Street
Thompson
Trinity Church
Springdale Cemetery
Spry
Jennings County
Mesdames
Lola Berry
Vincennes
Maud Berery
City
Myrtle Bowman
Lousieville
Everett
John
Indianapolis
Virgil
Willard
Clifford
Madison
Mesers
City Council Approves Deep Well Test And New Purchases
City council with most members present discusses a test of the present deep well and plans to sink three additional wells if test succeeds. Finance and public works budgets are set for 1915, with allocations for utilities, harbors, health, and streets. Proceedings include repairs, gutter work, and bids for direct suction testing of the current well before committing to new wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Front St
West
Central Ave
Susan Thomas
Public Works Committee
Harper
General Fund
Chas. A. Bowman
W. B. Ray
Nelson Martin
Margaret Schwab, Jr
Charles Fischer
Shannon Feed Co
Madison Light & Railway Co
Henry Feuerstein
Robert Black
James Leatherbury
Andrew Jacobs
Michael F. Koehler
Frank Whedon
Western Union Telegraph Co
Orlando D. Welling
W. H. Anger
Patrick J. Quinn
the Herald Co
C. H. Rousch & Co
Geo. F. Harper
Zacharias Grooma
Madison Coal Co
Louis W. Bellamy
John Fertig
James Garber
Madison Light & Fuel Co
Madison Light & Ry. Co
Holwager
Telegraph Hill
Moore
McGowan
Cisco
Burial of Mrs. Joseph Geyman Sr at China Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Geyman Sr were held at St. Anthony's Church in China at nine this morning with Father Gordon officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery with grandsons and nephews serving as pallbearers: Edward Geyman Albert Geyman Benjamin Ringwald Albert Ringwald and Charles Ringwald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Geyman
St. Anthony’s Church
China
Gordon
Mesers
Edward Geyman
Albert Geyman
Benjamin Ringwald
Albert Ringwald
Charles Ringwald
Housefield Family Holds Second Annual Reunion at Liberty Grove
The Housefield family held its second annual reunion on Thursday September 3 at Liberty Grove Bellview. Attendees included Mrs Nancy Housefield Mr and Mrs John B Housefield Louis Housefield Ruther Housefield Herbert Housefield Jess Housefield William Housefield Henry Housefield Clem Gerdes Charles Geisler Peter Blatch James Sterna John Lohe Arthur Storie John Murphy and many others including Miss Esther Housefield Mary Oehlar Florence Geisler Bessie Sterns Cecil Housefield Elsie Housefield Carrie Gerdes Margaret Murphy May Housefield Louisa Housefield Dorris Housefield Agnes Housefield and Nadine Storie as well as Masters Ora Housefield Herman Housefield Meuril Housefield Lawrence Housefield Harold Housefield Otis Sterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housefield
Liberty Grove
Bellview
Nancy Housefield
John B. Housefield
Louis Housefield
Ruther Housefield
Herbert Housefield
Jess Housefield
William Housefield
Henry Housefield
Clem Gerdes
Charles Geisler
Peter Blatch
James Sterna
John Lohe
Arthur Storie
John Murphy
Fred McLaughlin
Esther Housefield
Mary Oehlar
Aline Gerdes
Florence Geisler
Bessie Sterns
Cecil Housefield
Elsie Housefield
Florence Housefield
Carrie Gerdes
Margaret Murphy
May Housefield
Louisa Housefield
Dorris Housefield
Edwin Housefield
Agnes Housefield
Gertrude Housefield
Jesse Murphy
Nadine Storie
Frieda McLaughlin
Lucile Gerdes
Florence Gerdes
Pearl Lohe
Doan's Kidney Pills Improve Madison Resident's Health
Madison resident Mrs. John Tarp testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured her kidney trouble and helped others in her family. She previously endorsed the remedy years ago and now confirms the lasting benefits. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Doan
John Tarp
S. Jefferson
Tarp
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Madison area notices and events dated September 7
A roundup of local engagements and notices includes licenses to wed for Erwin B. Flora and Lemna Taylor in Madison, travel plans for Mies May Green, births, sermons, and church conferences. Officials discuss County Commissioners sessions, Crozier road bonds, and National Guard Disease Prevention Day parades. Rev. Y C Terrell heads to Philadelphia for the National Baptist Convention and other ministers plan meetings and visits.
Mrs Susan Tower Dies Quietly at 84 in Madison
Mrs Susan Tower widow of Gideon Tower died suddenly yesterday at 4 45 PM at her west Third street home after a period of dropsy. She was 84 and had lived in Madison many years. A Baptist at church member she was respected by all. Four daughters survive Mrs John Gaskill Madison Mrs Charles Barnhart Columbus Mrs Jacob Crisman St Louis and Miss Annie Tower at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Tower
Gideon Tower
West Third Street
John Gaskill
City
Charles Barnhart
Columbus
Jacob Crisman
St. Louis
Annie Tower
Orchard Demonstration at Hitz Orchard in Cragmont
Purdue University hosts an all day orchard demonstration on September 12 at John G. Hitz farm west of Cragmont. Attendees are invited to bring baskets and dine in the orchard. The event, organized by the Jefferson County Horticultural Society, highlights red and yellow fruit and extends a personal invitation to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
John G. Hitz
Cragmont
Hitz
Deputy State Bank Wins Deputy School Bond Issue
The Graham township school bonds were awarded to the Deputy State Bank on a bid of par plus accrued interest. Twenty bonds, bearing 4.4 percent interest, average life about 10 1/4 years, denomination 495 dollars, totaling 9,900 dollars, issued for Deputy school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Township
Cook
Deputy State Bank
Vacancy decline in Madison blamed on party rule
The Madison Courier notes fewer vacant houses today than last year and two years ago, criticizing Democratic control at federal state county city and township levels. It urges voters to elect the Republican ticket to restore vacancies and imply future improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Madison Courier
The
Courier
Madigon
Squire Stuart's Court And Local Notices
Ben Ballard jailed for public intoxication with $1 and costs. Bertha McKinney bound over to circuit court on statutory charges under $500. Dan Webster charged similarly with $26 costs. William Davis released on promise to leave the city. Arrests by Policeman Alexander Kremer and Savely. Rain near Evaneville damages corn and tomatoes. John Steinberger builds a new barn 40 by 50 feet two stories with insulated roof and a 32 foot silo with cement base and galvanized cupola considered an ornament to his farm. Westminster Abbey now brightest cathedral in Europe. New York City has over ten thousand boot and shoe workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Stuart
Ben Ballard
Bertha McKinney
Dan Webster
William Davis
Alexander, Kremer and Saveley
John Steinberger
Michigan Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Hummel
Steve Foltz
Middlefork
W. J. Beck
Madeline Laidley
Charles Powell
C. J. Hisle
Stewart I
Margaret M'Lelland
Everett Spry
Virgil Spry
Willard Spry
Frankie Bowman
Lee Berry
Eva I. Martin
Charles A. Gardner
Oliver
Crozier
Nichola
Congressman Simmons
Commerce Committee
Simmons
Joseph Geyman, Sr
Chins
John Mundt
Roy Gerdes
Clarence Housefield
Alfred Housefield
Frank Housefield
Masters
Ora Housefield
Herman Housefield
Meuril Housefield
Lawrence Housefield
Harold Housefield
Otis Sterns
Erwin B. Flora
Lemna Taylor
Mies May Green
Dana
Hubert Brooks
Hanover Road
Benedict XV
Sistine Chapel
Rome
Mary Horuff
John G. McNutt
Rosa McGregor
Ryker’s Ridge
Jam. C. Firth
Clifford McKay
Brooksburg
M. A. Carney
Jamestown
Ind
James Leatherberry
Oliver Temperley
Eva
George
Howard
Kent
Indiananapolis
John L. Beyl
Franklin College
Crozier Road
Wm. Friesleben
Lillian Kremer
Mabel Smith
Kremer
Friesleben
Sauk Rapids
Minn
Sentinel
W. T. Harley
Manville
Wm. Moore
Marcus Sulzer
Hartley
J. W. Laneham
Manville School
Bridges
Co. F
John G Hitz
Everbody Welcome
State Bank
Graham Township School
Bonde
Trutee Cook
Democrate
Evaneville
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