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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
8
Madison notes mark President McKinley anniversary and a string of local affairs. Illness, travel, farm notes, legal actions, funeral arrangements, and a baby’s death fill the day’s brief, with named residents and nearby towns referenced.
Republicans held lively precinct meetings across Madison except the Third Ward, choosing chairmen to control the city central committee. Harper supporters claim a 5 to 4 edge over Crozier backers, with Joseph Schofield elected chairman and Harry Cope secretary. Democrats organized last week as campaigns begin for primaries, with talk of a possible joint Republican Democrat primary.
Jacob Fishback filed for divorce from Ruth Fishback after 13 years of marriage reporting that she refused to cook and assist at home. He alleges she fell in love with his 26-year-old son by a prior marriage and eloped, now living with him unspecified location.
The King's Heralds have elected officers including President Ruth Hanna, Vice President Elner Tevin, Secretary Price Thompson, Treasurer Bedford Dorsey, Might Box Custodian Lillace Bunch, Corresponding Secretary Helen Crozier, and Pianist Loretta Grayson.
Miss Nannie King of Carrollton Ky died suddenly on Thursday after a year of ill health. She was daughter of James G. King and survived by him and two sisters Mrs W R Fisher and Miss Mary King. She aided an orphan child at Midway and belonged to the Christian Church. Funeral was held at her home with Rev H W Elliott officiating. Malice often furoides its own punishment. A fool and hife money are soon spotted.
The Department of Commerce and Labor orders a hearing into charges against Eugene Dorsey, superintendent of steamboat inspection for the Louisville district. Dorsey, an Indiana appointee from the McKinley era, faces scrutiny after an Ohio River accident in which lives were lost. The crash involved a subordinate inspector who was dismissed. Dorsey is viewed as capable, and a final ruling will depend on testimony at the investigation.
Local notices detail births and travel plans of residents, including Mis Margaret Bierck visiting Cincinnati, Miss Agnes Orr teaching in Louisville, and Mrs. Mayme Godfrey spending winter in Los Angeles. Others announce job changes, building plans, and a busy plant payroll at T. A. Snider Preserve. Revival meetings at the Kent Baptist church draw attention as does a Midwestern auto tour by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Post.
Mr George Cooprider leaves Wednesday for Santa Cruz California after visiting friends and preaching at area churches. Miss Bertha Lawler and Miss Mabel Ford prepare to move west for jobs while Miss Ruth Deputy and Mr Ernest Hartman enter Hanover College this fall. The Honeywell Sunday School installs officers as Mr and Mrs Judking plan a capital visit.
Information received this morning reports a fire at the Vienna canning factory in Scott county on Wednesday night. Owned by one of the Hougland Brothers who also run the Underwood factory, the Vienna plant was sizable though not the largest in the county. It is believed to be totally destroyed along with a large stock of canned goods, with a loss in the thousands, per the Jeffersonville News.
Funeral services for the late James Sullender were conducted at the Sullender home on West First Street at 10 o'clock yesterday morning by Rev Delana C Bear with many friends of the family present. Pallbearers were John Klein John McLaughlin Bert Grace Will Layton Peter Seigel and Clyde Grace.
J S Dicks of Hartbrook died today at age 70 after a brief illness. He served in the 100th Pennsylvania during the Civil War and is survived by his wife and one daughter in Indiana. He was born north of Eastbrook and lived in Madison briefly, noted as a citizen and inventor. He was buried Sept. 10 at Rich Hill Presbyterian Church beside his brother.
Madison residents received several awards in the Indianapolis Star book lovers contest. Gov. Ralston led the judging. Evelyn Hood won $5000, Mrs. F C Hood $85, Mabel H Johnston $45, Rose Dickerson $5, Joseph Colgate $5, with Hood placing tenth. The top prize of $31,000 went to Mather Stebbing of 1229 Eugene Street, Indianapolis.
Mrs. Julia Taulman deeds West Madison property to Dr Benjamin Petro for 600 dollars. Petro, of Markleville, Indiana, will practice in the city and is related to Mr Leakey of Daiyl Roth Co. Other deeds include Harry Blomen and Indiana L Smith, and Jones and Hobbs story ends with bank savings showing $800. Rev W W Snyder painting donated to Moore's Hill college and hung at Trinity church.
Italy reports first half 1913 export value of 230,710,190 lire and the railway’s net profit for the last fiscal year at 1,240,153 dollars.
Madison church members celebrated the consecration of forty art glass windows at Trinity Church. Rev Harry Andrews King delivered the address as the service drew a large, attentive congregation to the historic devotion that binds the church to Madison’s past.
A farm of SS acres located two and a half miles east of Brooksburg and one mile from the Ohio River. Includes two houses, a good frame barn, well-kept outhouses, sturdy wire fencing, two wells, five acres of woodland and good pasture. Wartland is exceptionally good tobacco land. A fine bargain. Inquire at Herald office. dtf A short answer seldom helps things along.
In chilly evenings the need for warm bed coverings grows as households seek extra blankets and comforts to stay cozy and secure. The item highlights the welcome relief provided by extra layers during low temperatures.
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