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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1915

Page

7

Indianapolis Conspiracy Case Draws City Attention

The New Castle Times reports on charges in an Indiana conspiracy case involving Roach the assistant prosecutor and the Indianapolis News. Questions arise over prosecution motives and the use of a hired ex convict as a witness in a case seen as an attempted attack on the Democratic Party.

Ian Indianapolis Roach Indianapolis News the News Erdinand Winter Winter Winter i Touina Chas. W. Miller Indiana Frank Dailey Newcastle Times

River pilot testifies relief from stomach and catarrh

Capt. T. J. Oatman of Louisville declares Tanlac eased years of stomach disorders and catarrh. He reports improved appetite, reduced catarrh, and stronger digestion after starting Tanlac, with the medicine now available at Rogers' drug store in Madison.

Louisville T. J. Oatman South Sixth Street Tzalac Oatman Tanlac Tanilac Madison Rogers’ Drug Store

Queen Wilhelmina Escapes Serious Injury in Auto Collision

In The Hague on September 21 Queen Wilhelmina narrowly avoided serious harm when her car collided with another vehicle. Two occupants in the queen’s car sustained injuries, officials said.

Wilhelmina the Hague

Local Notes From Madison Seen On September Day

Madison news notes travelers residents and church events populate the page. H A Jackson arrives by steamer Kentucky from Rising Sun while Elizabeth Soeder visits her parents in Madison. Several locals depart for Indianapolis Philadelphia and Fort Wayne for education and events. St Mary's Church prepares its annual supper for October 13 in the school hall.

H. A. Jackson Rising Sun City Kentucky Elizabeth Soeder Leopold Ind Paul Soeder Leo Yunker Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania

Farmer C Hamilton Wiley Dies At 76 In Kent Area

C Hamilton Wiley aged 76 a well known farmer of the Kent neighborhood died at 3 oclock this morning after an illness. Funeral services will be at the house at 10 Thursday with burial in Slips pery Point graveyard. Survived by his widow two daughters. He was a member of the Kent M E church and a respected citizen in the western country.

C. Hamilton Wiley Kent Slipspery Point Mr. Wiley Kent M. E. Church

Gasoline Explosion Destroys Boat Susie at East Street Wharf

jeweller Mr Will Jones escaped serious injury when waste gasoline and oil in the bottom of his motorboat Susie ignited and exploded at the foot of East street. The fire burned the interior and hull, flames were put out after a sharp fight, and repairs will require weeks at Jones dry dock.

Will Jones Susie East Street Jones

Boy 15 Aims to Run Away From Rising Sun

George Hillis aged 15 son of a carpenter at Rising Sun arrived on the Kentucky this morning to run away to a ballgame but was seized by Chief of Police Jenkins and will be sent home tonight. His father telephoned with a description and asked that the lad be returned on the night mail boat. He had refused money when taken at the charge there.

Benjamin Lotz Freda Indianapolis Miss Lotz Tudor Hall J. I. Boyer California Mary Ann Shadrick Indiana Deaf and Dumb Institute S. F. Waldrop LaGrange Albert Snyder Hanover Oscar Bear Frederick John Frederick Foltz F. F. Cigara Kra Harry Hargan Caroline Hargan Greensburg Marquis D. Phillips Smyrna Harley Glenn Phillips St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s J.T. Boyer Second Presbyterian Church R.v. W. Thompson Campbell E. W. Hughes First Presbyterian Church Henryville Clark County New Albany George Hillis Rising Sun Kentucky Jenkins

Death of George Schad in Richmond Hospital

George Schad, brother of Mrs. Elizabeth Effinger of this city, died Saturday night in a Richmond Indiana hospital from a broken hip sustained two weeks earlier. Nieces Mrs. John Rebennack and Miss Mollie Effinger attended the funeral in Richmond on Tuesday. Schad lived in Madison for many years and was regarded as a good, industrious citizen and a distant relative of the Schad harness manufacturers.

George Schad Elizabeth Effinger Richmond Ind John Rebennack Mollie Effine Ger Columbus George Scaad Madison Schad Brothers

Improvements at Graham Hill spring praised by district residents

District 3 under Ben Ringwald reports completion of a cement wall around the Graham Hill spring. The project removes long standing hazards and provides cement catch basins with drinking spots for both people and animals, ensuring a steady supply of cold clear water.

Graham Road Graham Hill Ben Ringwald Hie

Villa Reinforcements Ordered to El Paso Frontier

Washington reports General Pershing received word that Villa massed troops at Juarez prompting a regiment of field artillery and a regiment of infantry to be ordered to reinforce United States troops at El Paso.

U. S el Paso Washington Pershing Villa Juarez United States

River camp blaze tied to liquor raids near Columbus

Charles Brown, jailed for fines of 209.25, faced a river camp fire north of Columbus as police discovered two sacks of beer and about 600 bottles of beer and whisky in the vicinity. The burned three room camp, owned by I. T. Wright and insured for 500, was valued around 200 by the agent who settled the claim. The fire will be reported for investigation as Brown’s activities had led to prior liquor-sell suspicions.

Columbus Ind Charles Brown Frr Brown I. T. Wright

Bethany Circle Welcomes New Members At Meeting

The Bethany Circle met at Miss Lida White's home with Mra. George Simpson Mra. Jessie Leland and Mrs. Gorge Patton hosting. Mrs. Will Peters and Mrs. Lepper joined as new members and more names were proposed for membership. A September 30 social event was planned with details to be announced. A junior circle delegation attended and the gathering featured a luncheon.

Bethany Lida White George Simpson Jessie Leland Gorge Patton Misa White Will Peters Lepper Alfie H. Haure

Laura Palmer Vail Guild Elects Officers for Season

Miss Margaret Vail hosted the Laura Palmer Vail Guild last evening and elected officers for the coming season. Officers include President Miss Carrie Moffett Vice President Miss Laura Bach Treasurer Mrs Clarence Oliver Secretary Miss Bernice Bingham Study Work Miss Nora Schwab. Members prepared linen for the King Daughters hospital project and plan to bring finished work to next meeting.

Margaret Vail Laura Palmer Vail Guild Pirle King’s Daughters New Hospital Carrie Moffett Laura Bach Clarence Oliver Bernice Bingham Nora Schwab

Officers elected at Madison Council Knights of Columbus

At a regular meeting Madison Council Knights of Columbus elected officers for the year including Grand Knight J J Kasper Deputy Grand Knight John B Niesge Treasurer Leo Schroeder Financial Secretary Henry V Keller Recording Secretary John Schroeder Chancellor George Zepf Advocate Joseph Steinhardt Warden John Voll Inside Guard George Hummel Outside Guard P J Henry Trustee William A Bierck. William N Montgomery heirs to Walter S Montgomery 145 acres quit claim private consideration. Fred H Austin and wife to James M Sullivan and wife property to North Madison 1600 dollars.

Madison Council Knights of Columbus J. J. Kasper John B. Niesge Leo Schroeder Henry V. Keller John Schroeder George Zepf Joseph Steinhardt John Voll George Hummel P. J. Henry William A. Bierck William N. Montgomery Walter S. Montgomery Acras Republican Fred. H. Austin James M. Sullivan North Madison

Democrats Plan District Barbecues Across Indiana

A statewide push by Indiana Democrats outlines big barbecue meetings in the eighth and second districts with U S Senators John W Kern Ollie James Hamilton Lewis Gov Ralston and others. In Kokomo and Washington the ninth district will host speakers including Governor Samuel M Ralston and Senator John W Kern.

Indianapolis Elwood United States John W. Kero Ollie James Hamilton Lewis Ralston Willj Indiana John A. M. Adair Fred van Nuys Dale Crittenberger William A. Kunkle William H. Vollmer Washington Washinton Vollmer Marshall Samuel M. Ralston John W. Kern Kokomo Democratic Committee Dunham John Behymer Democratic State Committee

New Developments May Alter Billion Dollar Ally Loan

New details from New York on September 21 indicate possible changes to the allied loan program. Banks may demand a commission exceeding half a percent, and The Kahne Loeb Company with German ties reportedly won't participate. Allies likely seek loan use for munition programs as opposition remains subdued amid the commission's progress.

New York Kahne Loeb Allied Commission

Agricultural Market Report and Prices for Grains and Livestock

The page lists wholesale market prices for meal flours and shipstuff, bran, wheat, and various grains. It includes live stock quotes such as sheep, turkeys, geese, ducks, and fowl, with per pound or per ton rates, plus hay, oats, seed, and fertilizer prices. It also notes supplier names J Schofield & Son and Middleton Wymond Co and coal prices for Pittsburgh coal products.

Taylor Queen of Madison

Market Report Wheat and Feed Prices Show Mixed Movement

Strong wheat prices for No 2 red and No 1 Timothy hay contrasts with steady corn and oats values. Livestock receipts reach about 1,200 head with ranges for cattle and calves and bulls recorded across Good to choice grades.

S.s Hay—Strong Timothy

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