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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1913

Page

3

Madison News Highlights Local Movements and Legal Notices

A stream of daily departures includes John lore to Anderson and Francis Prenatt to Dupont while John Cordrey heads to Amy Corberon and James Morton to Martisville for duties. Mary Fehltz returns to Middlefork. Mary Crowe visits Crarrent at Hanower. Suits filed in Greuit court for divorce. typhoid fears follow Auditor Path. Clark family news and W. O. Clark’s daughter Phorethy visit. A death notice for Wintaal termes and a jail reform panel prep are noted. The ToPooser Club forms in a new hall with nine new members and officers elected.

Suspected alcohol violation leads to public hearing

Reports state Deputy Miller arrested Miller for operating a suspected bottling setup with two tubes and serving customers from both. The case involves selling beer without proper use and a possible Indiana link. Authorities noted alcohol content above legal limits and removed caps on several bottles during the investigation.

McKay Bright Wontte Neottsburg Rr Medier Miller Madison Don Gud Laurie Stuarton Momertiogg Secottsbury

Wild West Shootings Prompt Jailings and a Nearby Home Hit

A revolver shot on Back Street struck near the home of William Haynes, missing his wife Mrs Haynes. Deputy Monck and a patrol found Ruby Lougenecker jailed. several suspects sought after a rowdy firearms display. A horse sale planned for Saturday at Connelly stables by Smith, Shover, and Megara may become monthly with buyers from Cincinnati and Louisville. Attendees may bring horses or equipment for free auction.

Back Street William Hlaynes West Bond Street Haynes Thefschuler Monck Ruby Lougenecker Raeo Poe Connelly Mesera W. OG. Smitha A. F P. Shover Indianapoly Cincinnati Louisville Megara Smitha Stover

Bierck Found in Chicago After Disappearance

Peter Bierck, a Shelbyville harness and saddlery merchant, returned from Chicago where he had been cared for by a Knight of Columbus after a week of mental distress. A telegram from Joan Ashley of Grace Hotel confirmed he was unbalanced but improving, with his son bringing him home.

Chicago Ill Peter Bierck Shelbyville Ind Joan Ashley Grace Hotel Knight of Columbus Franklin Street Indianapolis John Ashley Bierck Blerek Knight Mes Mr. Bierck Mr. Berck Hamesa Frank

Davis Divorce Letter Withdraws Cruelty Charge

Southey W. Davis withdraws cruelty accusation in the Clark circuit court divorce case against Mrs. Lida Davis. The couple's earlier suit was dismissed at the plaintiff’s cost, and Davis plans to move to Madison and Bethlehem to reside with relatives.

Southey W. Davis Lida Davis Clark Circuit Court Jeffersonville Ind Lida Davie Davis Port Fulton Davia Madison Bethlehem Jefefersonville News

Jefferson County Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance meets for by law changes

The thirty fifth annual meeting of the Jefferson County Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company was held at the office on Jefferson and Second streets September 1. Members debated raising personal property valuation to two thirds and permitting gasoline in buildings under certain restrictions. Officers elected: Robert E. Wood president, B. Marshall vice president, William Wallington secretary treasurer. Directors: I. W. Pheasant, T. K. Gorrell, Thomas H. Watlington, J. R. Marshall, R. Hl. Wood, Wm. Watlington, Robert Danner.

Jefferson County Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company Jefferson and Second Streets Robert E. Wood B. Marshall Win, Wallington

New man from Newman wins state and US champion corn grower

Hosea Cornwell, 21, of Newman Illinois, claimed the state and United States champion corn grower titles. He produced a bit over 150 bushels on one acre, earning a diploma from the United States board of agriculture. A Tuscola meeting with Governor Dunne will award the state trophy to the record holder.

Newman Ill Hosea Cornwell Iinvia United States Tuscola Dunne Cornwell United States Board of Agriculture United States Board of Agriculture Gave Mr. Cornwell

Local Notices From Marble Corner And Nearby

Personal visits and travels across Marble Corner, Holton, Versailles, and Madison are reported. Obituary notes James M. Thomas of this place dies at 76 after dropsy, with burial at Marble Corner cemetery. Rev. J B Cash to give farewell sermons next Sunday.

Abbie Dilk Sarah Marbin Beatrice Big Creek J. N. van Antwerp Florence Donovan Thelma Holton F. F. Wildman Versailles James M. Thomas Illinois Infantry G. A. RK Marble Corner J.D. Johnson Ed. Adams Madison Fr. W. Shadday J. W. Hash Versaillee J. H. Hash Middle Fork Andy Alice Marble Valley A. C. van Antwerp Reece Rogers Illinoia Fran Johnson Leona Belle Thomas San Jacinto Messra Harry Dannecker Albert Donovan H. C. Thomas Inez Bradford Ohio Sadie Leona Thomas Dupont Imma Adam Kentucky S. L. Cripe J.B. Cash

William Grimes 1866 1913 Obituary Remembered for Faith and Community

William Grimes born June 10 1866 in Jefferson county resided there his life. He married Ruth Adams March 21 1895 and fathered Harold 17 and Nolan. Converted August 11 1913 his life of faith moved him to worship and neighborly deeds. He died August 27 1913 leaving wife two sons seven brothers two sisters and many relatives.

William Grimes Jefferson County Ruth Adams Ths Harold Nolan Christ

Girl Hangs Self Near Rising Sun

Mamie Gribbens, 21, daughter of Charles Gribbens, west of Rising Sun, Indiana, died by hanging. She attached a rope to a pear tree limb and to her neck, then jumped from a fence. No motive given.

Rising Sun Ind Mamie Gribbens Charles Gribbens

X ray footwear feature to extend from clothes

London reports that the so called X ray feature in women’s clothes will be extended to shoes. Irish lace makers crochet lace for the uppers of X ray shoes. Evening wear uppers are entirely lace while outdoor wear uses shallow cuede kid galoshes surmounted by lace.

London

Unclaimed Prizes From Booster Labor Day Picnic

A list of unclaimed raffle prizes from the Booster picnic on Labor Day includes Red D with a 27 meat grinder, Red S a 27 plate, Pink B a 10 boy's wallet, Green Y a 47 fancy work, Red a 27 plate, Yellow 1 a 6 sheet, Green O a 4b rug, Green M a 62 flour, Blue KE a 24 plate.

Mineralogist John H. Warner Killed By Cannibals

Reports from Brisbane say John Henry Warner a German American mineralogist leading a radium expedition in Papua was killed and eaten by cannibals in an unexplored region. The note mentions Newport canceling a dance event and a misfired claim about a woman and relatives.

Brisbane Australia John Henry Warner Papua

Princess Seeks Love Beyond a Flawed Appearance

A Greek king hides his daughter's cross eyed flaw to shape her moral character. A neighboring prince wooed her blindfolded, falls in love with her virtue, and after meeting her eyes, the defect fades. The couple wed as her inner beauty proves stronger than outward flaw.

Greece Chalena Chalcus Exageres

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