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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
4
Residents and visitors cling to trains with gatherings around Madison as Miss Mary Kelley returns from Indianapolis and many others depart for cities including Alexandria, French Lick, Bloomington and Hamilton. Relatives travel and guests stay with local hosts extending a busy travel period.
Oscar Wilson and Margaret Bentz quietly wed in Louisville last Saturday and plan to reside in Indianapolis. A bridal shower for the couple was hosted at the Bentz home. Prof. John Ackerman and Annie Green also married at St. Michael's church parsonage with few witnesses. William Markham, Indianapolis pharmacist, accepts a Rogers store position and will reside with his wife and son Paul in a downtown house between Third and Fourth streets.
Mrs. Hannah Stark aged 69 years died Sunday morning at her Ripley County home near St. Magdalene. Funeral from St. Magdalene Catholic church followed by interment in the church cemetery. Survived by husband John Stark seven children 21 grandchildren seven brothers and two sisters. Many Madison residents attended the large funeral.
At yesterday’s board meeting Richard Johnson was elected president succeeding the late J. C. Weyer. William A. Horuff becomes vice president, John A. Nul joins the board, and Stella Morton of Hanover leaves for Pierce ter Ind to teach.
A Kentucky doctor promotes a home remedy for rose and hay fever. He claims severe cases ease to a mild cold within 24 hours when begun early. The regimen involves Mentholated Ave nue diluted in boiling water, gargling daily, and nasal snuff or spray twice daily. Mentholised Arcinine vials are sold at pharmacies.
An advertisement touts SHNRECO TOOTH P toothpaste as fast acting for white teeth and healthy gums at 85 cents. It claims to remove film, combat pyorrhea, and is endorsed by dentists nationwide while urging biannual dental visits.
Madison readers record a flurry of departures for education business and family visits across several states as residents travel by train and boat. Notably, Capt. Woodfill mourns his mother with funeral on Sunday at Hebron Church. Mrs Christine Woodfill dies at Bryantsburg.
Edward Gunnell a Front street resident and teamster was seriously hurt when a work accident near Kent road caused a log to strike him on the head and shoulders. His son Arthur 20 assisted as Gunnell and partner loaded toys. the cause remains a mystery with doctors attending.
Mrs Mary Meyers of Acreta fatal injuries suffered when knocked by a cow while visiting relatives in Switzerland county. She died at King Daughters Hospital at about o clock. The decedent, 54, was a respected Aurora resident. Her daughter Kilward Smith, of Aurora, will oversee burial arrangements.
K C Leffingwell of New York has been appointed to a treasury committee with powers to spend up to a billion dollars to reduce the cost of wheat. President Wilson received a grand ovation at the State Fair grounds with estimates of 100000 attendees. Mrs Wilson wore a Georgette gown of gray and blue velvet. South Africa imports all paraffin wax for candle making.
Sergeant John A Blackburn a four year veteran of the Canadian army arrived in Madison after four years overseas. Born in Trimble county he is 24 and six feet tall. He wore four gold bars and chevrons indicating multiple wounds and service in major battles. He will visit relatives then return to Lincoln county Wyoming before a trip to California to represent an Indianapolis business on his motorcycle.
Mrs Reocinadd Vodeecalt files for divorce from R L alleging cruelty over five years. Newport reports Mr Varcdlerbet will not contest, with counsel stating a default decree possible and custody dispute a focus.
The Herald notes the Golden Wedding anniversary of Merv Brandon and his wife Mrs. John W Brandon with praise for their fifty years of marriage and home life. It highlights their devotion, welcomes guests, and extends best wishes for continued happiness and the upcoming Diamond Wedding milestone. Amanda Cull sells her North Madison residence to William H Fewell and wife for $1500.
Melvin Bruce and his 15 year old son Lester were injured when dynamite exploded prematurely at a farm near New Washington Clark county. Lester died shortly after. Undertaker James Taff buried the boy at New Bethel Saluda township. Bruce received burns and was taken to Dr Denny’s sanitarium in an uncertain condition.
Humphreys Medicine offers a detailed list of remedies for common ailments. The advertisement claims universal relief from fevers headaches and digestive issues through listed homeopathic preparations. It emphasizes ease of use and natural healing.
Partial medical list includes fevers colic cough and bronchitis among infants and adults with disorders such as dyspepsia rheumatism and whooping cough. Mentions TUVPHREYS' FAMILY MEDICINE CO and addresses in New York. Mrs Lawrence Cooperider and daughter Mary Louise travel from Kent to Tipton by morning train.
The Prince Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David is touring America with Canada and the United States hosts. Rear Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey guards the royal party while General Currie leads military demonstrations and functions during the prince’s Canadian visit.
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