Madison News Briefs and Local Notices
Marriage license reported for William Edward Holmes and Agnes Mionte Phillips of Indianapolis. Mise Mary Phillips leaves for Franklin college. Senator Beveridge to speak at Columbus Progressive meeting September 2. Purdue orchard demonstration praised by farmers. Bridget Collins visits Madison then returns to Louisville. Harry Westfall of Linton visits Madison. formerly with Beerk's harness. Mrs. John Nestor receives birthday box from Honolulu. Mrs. Jacob Christman and family attend funeral of Lusan Tower in St. Louis. John Radcliff, Madison native, in a New Mexico sanatorium for health, formerly did electrical work in Chicago and went to Mexico on doctors’ advice. Harry Lemen attends case in Dupont over $146.50 account. claim for $90 represents Mrs Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edward Holmes
Agnes Mionte Phillips
Indianapolis
Mise Mary Phillips
Solemn Phillips
Franklin
Albert J. Beveridge
Columbus
Bridget Collins
North Madison
Wm. McLaughlin
Louisville
Harry Westfall
Linton
Westfall
Beerck
John Nestor
East Third Street
Geo. B. Speseman
Honolulu
Jacob Christman
Henry Smorrow
Dorotha
Marie
Lusan Tower
St. Louis
John Radcliff
Madison
New Mexico
Monroe
Chicago
Mexico
Harry Lemen
Dupont
Squire Johnson
Sarah Hand
D. A. Roberts
George W. Hand
Monroe Township
Lemen
Hand
Zimena Neville
Katie
Catherine
Batesville
Katherine M. Krue
Maetilda C. Gaul
Boston
Akron
Ohio
Detroit
Mich
William Green
Squire Stuart
Robert McClure
Kentucky Military Institute
Mary Frances Hargan
Oxford
Oxford College
Hayden Bear
Riverside
Cal
John F. Hammell
Frank Gordon
China Hill
Joseph H. Hanna
Middlefork
Teachers’ Institute
Lancaster
Sarah King
Jennie Smiley
Childen
William
Fred King
Anderson
Charlee King
Laura Gertz
George C. Gertz
Peoria
Ill
Bradley Hall Institute
Gertz
Mra
Henry Lorenz
East Second Street
Birthday salute to Mr. John Cochrane in Irvington
Mr. John Cochrane turns 83 at his Irvington home near Indianapolis. He remains healthy and read fine print without spectacles. He bears two distinctions from Civil War days including a Confederate capture and long-standing release status and he is said to resemble ex-Speaker Joseph G. Cannon, nicknamed Uncle Joe. Brothers James Coch rane of Columbus and M H Cochrane of this city join the celebration along with Madison friends sending congratulations.
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John Cochrane
Irvington
Indianapolis
Joseph G. Cannon
Washington
New York
Richmond
Joe
Messrs
James Cochrane
Columbus
M. H. Cochrane
Madison Frien
Herald
Cochrane
Clem Hardy in fatal auto accident near Danville
A former Jefferson County resident, Clem Hardy of Dana, was seriously injured when his car flipped on a level road while en route to Danville Illinois. He was traveling with E B James, an attorney from Dana, and both were rushed to Danville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
W. H. Reed
Dana
W T. Harley
Kent Road
Clem Hardy
Hanover Road
Danville
Ill
Hardy
E. B. James
Mr. Hardy
Blocher
Virginia Excursion Steamer Launched at Madison Yard
The steamer Virginia formerly the I. C. Woodward of Pittsburg was launched at the Madison shipyard. Capt. G. L. Stoltz of Evansville owns and plans summer excursions and winter grain runs. The vessel features a noiseless semi-turbine wheel, insulated parts, spacious decks and a ladies cabin with maids. The ship will be Evansville home port and cost an estimated 60 000 to 75 000 to reproduce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Madison
I. C. Woodward
Pittsburg
G. L. Stoltz
Evansville
Stoltz
United States
Louisville
Clarence R. Applegate
Eoon
Evanaville
Cin
Funeral for Charles H Branham Arrives by Train in Syracuse
Relatives and friends brought the body of Charles H Branham from Syracuse Indiana last night. The funeral and burial were at one o clock in the afternoon at Fairmount. Services were led by Press Millis of Hanover College with a large gathering in attendance. Pallbearers named include Henry Suter Charles Hitz G W Waters D C Lochard N C Bennett and Mr Colwell Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Branham
Syracuse
Ind
Press- Millis
Hanover College
Fairmount
Messie
Henry Suter
Charles Hitz
G. W. Waters
D. C. Lochard
N. C. Bennett
Mr. Colwell
Representative Underwood Replies on Rivers and Harbors Bill
In response to Elmer E. Scott's telegram, Oscar W. Underwood, chairing the House Ways and Means Committee, states the Rivers and Harbors bill is under Senate consideration and hopes for passage and conference action before adjournment. He expresses commitment to securing final action and sends regards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Scott
Commercial Club
Mr. Scott
Committee On
House of Representatives
Oscar W. Underwood
Washington, D.C
Elmer E. Scott
Madison
Ind
Senate
O. W. Underwood
Regatta Plans Formed for Madison Regatta Sunday
A meeting at the Commercial club outlined plans for a Madison regatta to be held next Sunday afternoon September 20. Officers and committees are appointed and expect about thirty starters in the free for all powerboat race with speeds of thirty to forty miles per hour. The event will feature swimming canoe and surf-board contests and is free to spectators as a Sunday leisure relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Madison
Hughes Sample wedding in Carrollton Kentucky
Virgil Sample and Miss Hazel Hughes married at the bride’s uncle Calvin Scott home in Carrollton with Rev. O H Greenwell officiating. The couple are popular local young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrollton, Ky
Virgil Sample
Hazel Hughes
Calvin Scott
O. H. Greenwell
Madison Daily Passages and Departures News
A roundup of residents leaving for education, work, or visiting relatives in Ohio, Indiana, and Massachusetts. Notables include Wm Kosbach heading to Sandusky, Raymond Crozier to Miami University, and updates on Mrs Ida Branham as administrator. Also reports on local criminal and medical events and a 10th wedding anniversary for the Lorenzes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Weathera
Lafayette
Raymond Crozier
Oxford
Ohio
Miami University
J. B. Fewell
Richmond
Charles Fewell
Lydia Reynolds
Franklin
Rousch Co Wins City Hall Oatmeal Paper Bid
At city hall this afternoon the finance committee reviewed three bids for wallpapering the city offices. C H Rousch & Co offered oatmeal wall border and ceiling paper for the three rooms at 13.50 total and won the contract. J C White Wallpaper Co quoted 14.50 to 34.00 for best grades, or 11.50 for an inferior grade. Mr Charles Kahn asked 15.00 for the three rooms and showed a pretty design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Rousch & Co
J.C. White Wallpaper House
Charles Kahn
Funeral rites for Mrs Charles N Kasper at St Marys
Funeral services for the late Mrs Charles N Kasper were held at 9 this morning at St Marys Church with the Ladies Altar Society present. Father Bilger conducted the burial at Walnut Street Cemetery. Pallbearers included six Kasper relatives: Allie Geyman, Fred Geyman, Frank Geyman, Jacob M Kasper, Oscar Kasper, and Herman Kasper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Charles N. Kasper
St. Mary’s Church
Father Bilger
Walnut St
Messrs
Allie Geyman
Fred Geyman
Frank Geyman
Jacob M. Kasper
Indianapolis
Oscar Kasper
Herman Kasper
Township Ticket Chosen at Lancaster Meeting
At a mass meeting in Lancaster township on Saturday afternoon the ticket was selected. Trustees include John L. Hammond and James Hash as Assessor. James Hardesty as Justice of the Peace. Advisory Board members Willard Clashman James Heath and Thomas McDonald. Road Supervisor District 2 Richard Dishinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrates
Lancaster Township
John L. Hammond
James Hash
James Hardesty
Willard Clashman
James Heath
Thomas McDonald
Dist
Richard Dishinger
Auto Wreck Involving J C Zulauf In Jeffersonville
The touring car of John C. Zulauf, president of Citizens Trust Co, Jeffersonville, was wrecked by two men during a joy ride. The car collided with a wagon near Silver Creek bridge after leaving a bank in front of Hartilage home, while the men claimed loss of control to avoid a bicycle rider. No reports on the suspects were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Zulauf
Citizens Trust Company
Jeffersonville
Mr. Zulauf
John D. Driscoll
Expert Surf Stunts Draw Crowd at City Levee
Charles G. Dickerson and J. L. Snyder wow spectators with a 16 inch wide board ride at 20 mph using Pete and Pat Parish. They will repeat this act at the water carnival next Sunday. Motorboat entries are piling up with locals urged to enter and premium plans arranged. Public tags cost 25 cents but the regatta is free for all as a goodwill event.
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Charles G. Dickerson
J. L. Snyder
Pete
Pat Parish
J. G. Ross
Geo. H. Simpson
Graham Ross
Real Estate Transfer from Turner to Ennis on Main Street
Luella Turner transfers property on east Main Street to Mary E. Ennis for private consideration.
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Luella Turner
Mary E. Ennis
East Mainst
Police Duty Left to Burghere in Glasgow’s Past
In eighteenth century Glasgow police and order rested on unpaid burghers aged eighteen to sixty who paid 15 dollars yearly rent. When drums sounded, citizens posted at ten pm and patrolled the Trongate High street and dark lanes until four in the morning, leaving the city unpoliced after.
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Burghere
Glasgow
Scotland
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Promotes Bright White Clothes
An advertising blurb urges shoppers to ask for Red Cross Ball Blue to keep fabrics brilliantly white. It claims strong whitening and is advertised as available at all good grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
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Hits Farm
Purdue
Gus Stoltz
Cinnati
Hull
Stultz
Applegate
Charles H. Brenham
Representative Underwood
Hughes-Sample
Carrollton
Wm. Kosbach
Sandusky, Ohio
R. L. Wheate
Miss Glenn
Kent
Mary Prewatt
Institute
Ida M. Branham
Mary Bierck
Ryker’s Ridge
Mary Flynn
Jefferson Street
Mrs Garber
Anniston
Ala
John L. Winchell
India
Warcup
Cragmont
Court House
Boyer
Norfolk
Charles A. Korbly
City Tressurer
J. C. Zulauf
Mary Hawk
J. S. Howk
Hanover
Wooster
Wooster University
Hamburg
Morgan
State Department
McAdoo
Europe
Treasury Department
Whste
Karluk
Bear
Nome
Alaska
Wrangell’s Island
Edw
J. Meyer
Moon
C. A. Stanton's
the Shoeists
Meesra. Snyder and Dickerson
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