Marriage Licenses Issue in Wisconsin Area and Local Notices
Clerk Prevat issued a marriage license to Jackson Armes and Anna Dea of Clarkson Kentucky. The article notes multiple obituaries and deaths, including Norman Hill of Cragmont, and Mrs Doisy Kathleen Fulton of Indianapolis. It also mentions births, farm sales, and residents traveling or visiting relatives in various locations such as Pittsburgh and Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cooney
Pittsburgh
Misa Helen E. Hunt
Warsaw
W. H. Miller
Jckson Armes
Anna Dea
Clarkson, Ky
Collision at Main and Mulberry Injures No One
In a collision at the Main and Mulberry streets corner shortly before 6 pm a Ford driven by W. Cavitt of Kent with several women passengers collided with Chester Williams’ auto as he turned around a street sign post. Cavitt’s jet front wheel, windshield, and radiator were damaged while Williams’ car suffered minor damage. All occupants escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Mulberry Streets
Ford
W. Cavitt
Kent
Cavitt
Main Street
Chester Williams
Cavill
Funeral of John Welch at St Michael’s Church
The funeral for John Welch was held at 9 AM from St Michael’s Church with Rev M L Guthneck officiating and a Requiem High Mass. Interment followed at North Madison Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Collins John Tarp John McLaughlin Martin Cassidy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welch
St. Michael's Church
M. L. Guthneck
North Madison
William Collins
John Tarp
John McLaughlin
Martin Cassidy
Lightning Destroys Farm Barn on Mr Thomas Oliver’s Property
A village fire last night leveled a large barn on the river road three miles above Brooks bury, on the Oliver farm rented to Mr Samp Reed. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars with only small insurance, contents including 1500 tobacco sticks, hay, farming implements, a newly purchased Chevrolet car, horses, and wagons. Reed escaped with horses and wagon. automobile and most contents burned. Fire lit the sky drawing crowds as observers speculated on location near the Kentucky bank of the river and near Carrollton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Oliver
Brooksbury
Oliver
Brooksburg
Samp. Reed
Reed
Mc Oliver
Sore
Case Hollow
Kentucky
Carrollton
Society Woman Helps Curb Food Profiteering in New York
Mrs James Lees Laidlaw, active under a Federal Food Administrator amendment, works to fix prices and curb retailer profiteering to reduce living costs in New York. She is a well known figure in New York society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lees Laidlaw
Federal
New York
Laidlaw
Red Cross Endorses Junior Peace Program in Schools
Governor Po Goodrich of Indiana and Kentucky School Superintendent Gilbert endorse a Red Cross junior program aimed at peace education and character development. The notice invites inquiries about establishing junior Red Cross auxiliaries in counties and schools and directs readers to Cleveland Ohio for the organization guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eecsoc Dames
M. Cox
J Po Goodrich
Indiana
Redtesine Ciferimg
Europe
Kentucky
Puontior Red Cross
Department OF Junior Membership
Lake Division
Ecclid Ave
Cleveland
Ohio
RED Crose
Rope Strength Debate: Manila vs Steel
A note weighs in on rope durability comparing manila and steel lines. The discussion centers on load capacity, safety, and practical use in rigging, suggesting manila remains competitive in certain scenarios where weight and flexibility matter.
Madison Notes: Local Travels and School Changes
Local items report Mrs. Fred James and daughter Pauline visiting Cincinnati, while others travel to Dayton Stone Va and Cincinnati. The Madison Post American Legion reports 250 members in a 60 day drive as a state meeting occurs in Indianapolis. A Jefferson county teacher institute shifts to September 20 due to court room painting delays. Newlyweds Miss Lillian Pavey and Mr. Gilbert Gibson wed in Columbus and plan to reside in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Madison
The
American Legion
Jefferson County
Madison High School
Saturnia
ShLurscay
Lillian Pavey
Harry Pavey
East First Street
Gilbert Gibson
Columbus
Indictments Fold Against 14 Commission Merchants in Marion County
The Marion county grand jury returned thirty seven indictments charging fourteen commission merchants and firms with violating state law requiring foodstuffs to be sold by weight or count. Names include George Hitz Benjamin F Hitz Alfred Hitz doing business as George Hite Co and Jacob Schuster, accused of selling baskets of apples and peaches to retailer George Beckerick on three August dates. The Hitz family and associates are described as respected Madisonians. police report notes a Londonderry and Donegal movement against Sion Fenners with police and soldiers involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
George Hitz
Benjamin F. Hitz
Alfred Hitz
George Hite & Co
Jacob Schuster
George Beckerick
College Avenue
Indianapolis News
Death of Elisha W. Hughes Prominent Madison Resident
Elisha Woodfin Hughes died at his home at Second and Vine streets after months of illness. Born January 29, 1842 in Cumberland County Virginia, he served in the 20th Virginia Infantry and the 3d Virginia Cavalry during the Civil War. He later worked as a tobacco buyer for Liggett & Myers and the American Tobacco Company, married Innie Smith in 1879, and lived in Madison for 33 years. He is survived by his widow and eight children. He was an Elder at the First Presbyterian Church and remembered for his cheerful spirit and principled life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Woodfin Hughes
Second and Vine Streets
Hughes
Cumberland County
Hampden-Sidney College of Virginia
Co. G
3D Virginia Cavalry
Army of Northern Virginia
Hampden-Sidney
Hampden-Sidney Boys
J. M. P. Atkinson
Camp Lee
Richmond
20Th
Va. Infantry
John Pegeam
Laurel Hill
West Virginia
Gen. Garnett
Rich Mountain
McClellan
Hampden-Sidney College
Robert E. Lee
3D Va. Cavalry
Innie Smith
Owenton
Kentucky
Madison
Liggett & Meyers
American Tobacco Company
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hughes
E. B. Hughes
Farmville
D. C. Springer
Kokomo
Roger
Robert
Hussar
Alberta
Canada
Bayard
Charles
Mary
Helen
Welch
In Memoriam for Henry Gehl by His Wife
A widow recalls Henry Gehl who died September 12 1918 after a year of illness. She describes his quiet strength and fading health, he bore his sufferings, and asks for divine rest. She signs with affection, sadly missed by his loving wife. The verse ends with a playful aside about a needle remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gehl
Grenades Turned Into Savings Banks For Industrial Workers
The War Department plans to distribute 15 million hand grenades as savings banks through Government Savings Societies. About 190000 industrial organizations will participate, with 20000 already lined up. Workers purchase War Savings Stamps to receive a grenade bank storing dime or penny savings for future certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department of the
United States
America
Government Saving Societies of
Europe
Ng Banks
United States Treasury
Harry Edwards Clay
Tinanager
War Loan Organization
Seventh Federal Reserve District
War Savings Society
Grenade Bank
Government
Treasury
New Treasury Savings Certificates Offered in Seaboard District
New Savings Certificates in denominations of 100 and 1000 are issued in the Seventh Federal Reserve district. They may be bought in September for 84 and 840 respectively and mature January 1, 1924. Interest is 4 percent compounded quarterly, tax free except certain taxes, and War Savings Stamps may be exchanged for the certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Savings
Federal Reserve District
Treasury
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
The Old Plum Tree and Kids’ Endless Fun
A nostalgic reflection on a beloved plum tree inviting children to climb and swing. The writer compares children to apes in their play and notes the tree’s low, open head makes climbing easy. He celebrates the joy and occasional risks, noting the tree yields pleasure more than fruit.
Steamboat Mate Mr Columbus Stapleton Leaves for Washington Ind
Mr Columbus Stapleton of Vevay formerly a noted steamboat mate was in the city today and took the afternoon train to Washington Indiana to spend the winter with his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Stapleton
Vevay
Washington, Ind
Boy sues Ringwalt pair for 20000 damages
Victor Ferguson 15 files suit through Artie E. Ferguson alleging that on Sept 1, 1919 the Ringwalls lured him from their home, tied a rope to his neck, and threatened to hang him while accusing him of stealing a watch. He seeks 20000 and claims mistreatment and terror. Attorneys Sulzer & Bear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Ferguson
Artie E. Ferguson
Peter Ringwalt
Edgar Ringwalt
Hhat
Victor
Ringwalls
Sulzer & Bear
P. E. Bear
Parliament Unanimously Ratifies Treaty in Ottawa
Ottawa reports that Canada's Parliament passed the treaty by unanimous vote at an early session. Liberal S Fielding moved a reservation to limit League interference with Parliament over the army, but the motion failed 102 to 11. Justice Doherty called the reservation unnecessary as troop orders require Parliament consent. Major Powers criticized the treaty for not addressing Ireland's grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Doherty
League Supreme Council
Ireland
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Fred Green
Denny
Steve Simmons
Iowa
Stella Burk
Crayman
Greencastle
Haigh
Frank Prenatt
Mo Prenatt
Bloomington
Medical School
Indiana University
Norman Hill
Craymont
Charlestown
Clark County
Schneider George Ulrich
Cragmont
Aurora
Undertaker Nees
Charles 2D Rea
Michigan Road
Samuel Grossinin
Albert Wolloaf
Vie
Quie & Mord Reat
Piederek Plyen
Frederick, Jr
Bes Flynn
To WoLy
Yestern Pierce Dar Bien
Flynn
Kooeitie
Ovis Cricher
Batesville
Ind
Cincinnati
Medien
Tia
Doisy
Kathleen Fulton
Levi Fulton
North Tremot Avenue
Lesien v
In- Gane Historical Commission
Mr. Thomas Oliver
Lamp
AOWNC
Ci'izfns
Manila
Fred James
Miss Pauline
C. G. Coppess
Dayton
Clara Sleck
Stone
M. F. Banta
Riverside
California
Switzerland County
Charles Levi
Emma _ Levi
North Mulberry Street
Walter Earhart
Billy
Lawrence Slattery
Greensburg
Carrick F. Cochran
New York City
Lieut
W. T Cochran
John W. Tevis
West Main Street
John Sutter
Jacksonville
Henry Martch
East Second Street
Marion County Grand Jury
Messrs
Hitz
London
Sion Fenners
Londonderry
Donegal
Elisha W. Huges
Uncle Sam
William T. Tilden
William M. Johnston
Forest Hills
Long Island
Partizan
Philadelphia
Marines
John A. Zimmerman
Caldwell
N. J
Lincoln
Tex
Marine Corps
National Rifle Association
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