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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1919

Page

2

Madison Ind Weather and Society News 1919

News from Madison Indiana dated September 25 1919 includes birth of a daughter Helen Catherine to Mr and Mrs George Klein Jr. Local families depart for new homes joining Dayton Ohio Barbington Ohio Orange California and Walnut street visits. Jefferson County nurse Gertrude Bo Ludwig leaves to attend the Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis in Des Moines Iowa with a stop in Indianapolis.

Helen Catherine George Klein, Jr L. F. Trout Milton Dayton Ohio Elizabeth Ballard Barbington Argus Dean Marble Hill Orange California Kate Hanekamp Marie Anna Hanekamp Cincinnati Adam Schmitt Walnut Street James Jeffries Virginia Jamestown Jeffries Joan Jeffries Dufty Giallam Des Moines Iowa Ste Jefferson County

Funeral services for Oliver F. Watson held at Vine Street Baptist Church

The late County Recorder Oliver F. Watson was honored at a 2:30 PM service led by Rev Dean Clark Hill. Masons and Red Men attended. county officials closed the courthouse to pay respects. Pallbearers named. Jefferson County Historical Society gratefully acknowledged gifts of Civil War era books from George Middleton of Pasadena.

Oliver F. Watson Vine Street Baptist Church Dean Clark Hill Ryker’s Ridge Baptist Church Mr. Watson Fairmount Cemetery Messrs Robert Danner Chas Dibler John W. Carlisle Gilbert Dihammer George T. Mayfield Harry K. Nichols Jefferson County Historical Society George Middleton Pasadena Cal Madison Voluntary Aid of America Albert Belgium Sheridan Lincoln Indiana Gettysburg Antietam Third Indiana Cavalry

Madison Fall Festival sets officers and schedule

The Madison Fall Festival organization was finalized at a meeting in the Farmers Tobacco Warehouse. Officers include President Charles E Dean and Manager Charles G Crawford. The festival runs October 24 25 with concerts by Elks and jazz bands, street dance on Main, and numerous committee assignments and prize events. Mr and Mrs Perry E Hatton of Cleveland Ohio are visiting near North Madison with Mr and Mrs Frank J Schnell. Mrs Hatton is Mrs Schnell's sister.

Madison Farmers Tobacco Warehouse Charles E. Dean Chas. G. Crawford N. T. Drake, Jr John W. Tevis Champ Kahn J. W. Tevis S. FE. Leland Oliver Roe R. W. Clements S. E. Boyd Mary Glass E. C. Totten John Mitchell Jessie Leland Helen Lauer Emma Scott Circle W. H. Hoefling M. R. Sulzer Will Luckett Clarence Oliver C. R R. Johnnson James White Leo Yunker E. J. Matthews Ben Hyatt C. G. Dickerson C. W. Crozier Earl Swan John H Nghs Alois Kniebel Harold Lotz Robert Swan Harry Snook Bayard Hughes Frank Hitz W L. Hobbs Louis Giddings Raymond Button S. G Boyd Schuman Will Brothers Dogi M. F. Herbst C. W. Creaier G. Boyd L. Be. Hitz C. R. Johnsen Howard W. Powell Walter Greiner Graham Kiss Jos. L FE. C. Jones Hervey Hilands James Firth George H. Foster Frank Fisher New Washington John Fuerstein Elks Band I Jazz Band Mulberry Perry E. Hatton Cleveland Ohio Frank J. Schnell North Mrs. Hatton Mr. Schnell

Miro Reads Literature and Struggles with Language At School

The narrative follows Miro's early schooling where he admires Shakespeare Goethe and Daunte while grappling with phonetics and grammar. Randolph Bourne notes his initiation into culture as literature becomes sacred, shaping his conscience though he pleads for transcendent readings over cheap editions of Lovtixh classics.

Miro Shakespeare Goethe Daunte Randolph Bourne David Harum Aftitane Camus Burke

Poster Discovery Prompts Local Debate Over Public Notices

In a fragmented eyewitness account, a dated poster campaign titled the “Pheran of Merselt” prompts discussion about public notices. The text references Vergennes Pier and a Saint Christia Secor Mot, urging readers to consider the宣传 and its provenance amid community concern.

Paportronie MB Serban Toby Geet Patery Pestop the Hosgaerts Aris Vergennes Pier Pheran Merselt de Pia Marseillyise

Color Sensitivity in Farm Animals Feared by Reds

The article explains a supposed reaction of cattle sheep geese and turkeys to the color red. It suggests animals charge or flee when they see red objects fearing injury. It links color to discomfort and blood association and notes fear and agitation among livestock and poultry.

Rans Peente

Weather Talk Features City Banter

In a light exchange Mrs Flintbush and Mrs Benusonthurst joke about weather talk. Pop asks his husband for money this morning and the reply notes the beauty of the day.

Mrs. Flintbush

Madison News Briefs From Madison and Nearby

Births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Adams on Brooksburg road and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hintz of Indianapolis. Bethesda hospital Cincinnati welcomed another son for Mr. and Mrs. John C. Finch. Trips include Miss M S Lepper to Oxford Ohio and visitors Miss Helen Crozier, Miss Anna Wade, Miss Alice Bailey, and Mr. P Wade. Mr. and Mrs. P C Lewis traveled to Aberdeen Mississippi after a death, while Catherine Bowker Agnes Clark leave for Memphis. Mr. C M Holmes of Dupont visited Madison friends.

Edward Adams Brooksburg Road Frank Hintz Indianapolis Hintz Rose Felder John C. Finch Bethesda Hospital Cincinnati Anna F. Wade Alice Baily Memphis Tenn P. Wade West Main Street A. C. Greiner Pittsburgh Walter Greiner Broadway Third Streets P. C. Lewis Aberdeen Miss Madison

Funeral Services For Henry Housefield Held At Home

Henry Housefield's funeral was held at 1 pm Sunday from the Hanover road residence. Rev. J W Moody of the Christian Church led services, praising the young man's life and offering hope to his widow and four children. Interment followed at Springdale Cemetery with pallbearers William Duke Hubert Brooks Harvey Phillips Lang Phos Carney Graves Charles Brooks.

Henry Housefield Hanover Road J. W. Moody The Christian Church Springdale Contre Tien Messrs Willam Duke Hhubert Brooks Harvey Phillips Lang Phos Carney Graves Charles Brooks

Officers elected for Jefferson County Democratic Organization of Women

Miss Margaret Paddock of Greenwood presided at a large Jefferson County Fourth District meeting at Mrs. George J. Gabels home. Officers elected: Mrs. George J. Gabel, Chairman. Mrs. Simeon Leland, Vice Chairman. Miss Florence Cisco, Secretary. Paddock is Bloomington University graduate and notable in district organization work.

Margaret Paddock Greenwood Fourth District George J. Gabel Jefferson County Simeon Leland Florence Cisco Miss Paddock Bloomington University

Flynn Knoebel Wedding Fetes Flynn and Knoebel Pair

Miss Marguerite Flynn and Ralph T. Knoebel wed at St Marys parish house at 5 30 this morning Rev Charles Bilger officiating Attendants Miss Clara Willick and Adelbert Steigerwald Bride wore blue coat suit and pink rose corsage Bride’s maid in blue coat suit and cream roses Wedding breakfast for bridal party at the Flynn home The couple will honeymoon to Indianapolis and Louisville then plan a home on West Third Street Congratulations pour in from friends.

Marguerite Flynn Ralph T. Knoebel St. Mary’s Parish House Charles Bilger Clara Willick Adelbert Steigerwald Edward Flynn Jefferson Street John Knoebel

Lewellen Johann couple wed at St Michael church

Henry Johann and Ethel Lewellen were quietly married at 8 oclock Saturday by Rev M L Guthneck in St Michael s church rectory. Attendants were Loretta Breitenbach and William Hoffman. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Lewellen of Trimble county, Ky, and the groom, son of Mrs Julia Johann, live on north Walnut street and work at Fred Schneider s furniture store and undertaking. They will start life together in a well furnished home on north Walnut street. The Herald wishes them happiness.

Henry Johann Ethel Lewellen M. L. Guthneck St. Michael's Church Loretta Breitenbach William Hoffman Henry Lewellen Trimble County Julia Johann North Walnut Street Fred Schneider Johann North Walnut Street Herald

Kentucky Nan Appeals for Serbian Relief

Lieutenant Colonel Edgar E. Hume head of the American commission for relief in the Balkans urges the American Red Cross to continue aid in Serbia for at least another year. He cites hospital shortages of soap rubber gloves and linens, and notes trains delivering medical supplies from Belgrade. He calls for aid to orphans and cites cooperation with the American Relief Administration.

FTER Serbia Edgar E. Hume Frankfort American Commission For Relief Service Balkans American Red Cross Atores Budapest Belgrade Red Cross Europe American Relief Administration Hume

Local notes from Madison and vicinity

Madison updates show Grace Ewing and Quina Fay of Reno visiting on West Main Street while Moffett Inglis heads to Ann Arbor for university study. Nealie Swat enrolls in local high school and will live with Aunt Mrs Bashaw in Eminence. Remains of Clara Duenwig shipped to Terre Haute. State and Jefferson County Medical Societies represented in Indianapolis.

Grace Ewing Quina Fay Reno Ind Carl Amos West Main Street Moffett Inglis Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Nealie Swat John T. Bashaw Eminence Raymond Anna Laura Smith Worthville H. J. Zeasing Mayme Cilauber Joe L. Schofield A. W. Glauber Richmond, Va

Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache and Dizziness

Madison citizen Mary Feider of 64 Mulberry street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills regulate and strengthen her kidneys relieving backache dizziness and irregular kidney conditions. She praises the remedy as splendid and recommends it. price 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises the product.

Madison Mary Fieder Mulberry Street Dean Duan Doan Feider Foster - Milburn Co., Props Buffalo N. Y Adv

Death of Mrs Allison Cooperider at Kent

Mrs Allison Cooperider died at her home in Kent Wednesday night after a long illness. She was 62, a well known resident with many friends. She is survived by her husband Mr Cooperider, a son Lawrence of Kent, and a married daughter in the west. Funeral rites for Squire John P Willis were held in Trimble county with burial at Moffett's cemetery.

Allison Cooperider Kent Cooperider F. G. Willis Squire John P. Willis Trimble County Moffett’s Cemetery Indianapolis

Fred Watson Appointed County Recorder

At a special county commissioners meeting in the courthouse Fred Watson was appointed to fill the unexpired term of his late father Oliver F. Watson, term extending to January 1, 1923. His sister Florence Carr will serve as assistant, continuing as deputy.

Court House Fred Watson Oliver F. Watson Florence Carr

Sisters of Mercy take charge at St Michael’s parish school

The Sisters of Mercy of Louisville Kentucky assume control of St Michael’s parish school with Lister Mary Frances directing grades seven and eight, Sister Mary Dominic overseeing grades four six and seven, and Sister Mary Sebastian guiding the preparatory courses. The sisters are warmly received by the congregation and the children love their new teachers.

St. Michael’s Parish Sisters of Mercy of Louisville Ky St. Michael’s Lister Mary Frances Mary Dominic Mary Sebastian St. Michael's

Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues

National League saw Chicago 2 St. Louis 5 while American League games were postponed. American Association results include Columbus 4 St Paul 10 and Louisville 7 2 Milwaukee 2 0. A collection of aphorisms follows about dedication and peace.

Chicago St. Louis American Association Columbus Cincinnati New York Pitts Urgee Brooklyn Ses Boston Philadelphia Chicago Treet Eenve Cleveland Eoenena Detroit Soatics Washington L Pet St. Paul Kansas City Sertae Indianapolis Louisville A Minneapolis Waeere Toledo Milwaukee

Redemption Through War and Renewed Love

Blake Arnold, a reformed prisoner, earns pardon by wartime bravery after escaping stigma. Lettie Vivian endures years apart, believing in his redemption as Arnold reveals his true identity to the governor’s son who saved him. The governor welcomes him to rebuild his life and unite with Lettie.

Blake Arnold Gren Flis Lettle Vivian Lette Lettie Blake Lettle United States Red Cross Pardon Board Berton Arleigh Blake Arold

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