Madison Herald item highlights births travels and a highway collision
Born a daughter Norma Lucile to Mr and Mrs Elmer Farris in Madison. Ruth Green, H G Ringwald, Cleon Colgate, Helen Real visit relatives after travels. Marriage license issued to Wentworth and Callis. Edward M Smith involved in minor collision on Main Street. Four day old Herman Wyatt dies. funeral planned. community offers sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Lucile
Elmer Farris
McIntyre Street
H. G. Ringwald
Crawfordsville
Cleon Colgate
St. Louis
Medical School
Washington University
John G. Real
Helen
Fort Wayne
C. R. Grauman
Elaine
Clerk Nichols
Joseph A Wentworth
Jesse C. Wentworth
Trimble County
Lydia Anne Callis
Addison R. Callis
Jefferson County
al Wolff
Chicago
Wolff
Loriie Sampson
Saluda
Columbus
Dihammer
Madison Light & Railway Co
Main Street
Edward M. Smith
Nash
State Highway Commission
Main
West Street
Herman
William Wyatt
West Third Street
Springdale Cemetery
New Grange Meeting Planned at Belleview
Chas Grossman of Madison and Richard Hall a National Grange Deputy from New York state canvassed Belleview area farmers and found interest in forming a Grange. A meeting is set at the Liberty School House on Saturday evening September 24 at 8 15. All farmers and families in the neighborhood are invited to attend and help build a charter membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Grossman
Madison
Richard Hall
New York State
Belleview
Liberty School House
Bibles Taken From Hotels Highlight Gideons Stated Losses
The Gideons report hotel Bible thefts across the United States and Canada with about 416000 Bibles missing. Replacement cost rose from 35 to 85 cents, while many hotels refuse them, and orders come through church collections or donations.
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Holy West
A. B. T. Moore
Chicago
The
Gideons
United States
Canada
Ae Amertes
D A R Society Elects Delegates At Madison Chapter Meeting
The John Paul Chapter of the Madison D A R met in Milton Kentucky with Miss Mary Morris hosting. Papers on civic improvement social centers and public baths were read. Delegates to the State Convention at Indianapolis October 11 were elected led by regent Mrs Richard Johnson and others. A luncheon followed.
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John Paul Chapter
Madison D. A. R. Society
Milton
Mary Morris
Robert Rea
RR. W. Cochran
Mra
EF. J. Colgrate
Howard Graham
W. A. Guthrie
Indianapolis
Richard Johnson
Carolyn Ford
Wo A Guthrie
Elizabeth R. Trow
Gale Crozier
R. W. Cochran
E. A. Shulls
Walter Caplinger
Maryeil
Red Cross Nurses Lead National Convention in Columbus
The American Red Cross national convention in Columbus Ohio runs October 4 to 8 with Clara D Noyes leading nursing services. Veterans and many friends are expected to renew ties as the organization discusses fulfilling wartime obligations and postwar relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara D. Noyes
Central
Harape
The
American Red Cross
Columbus
Miss Noves
the American Red Cross
Mulberry Street Four Second Hand Store Sold to Thompson
Mrs. Gordon sold her Mulberry street business and residence known as the Four Second Hand Store to Mr. A. M. Thompson of Fairmount for private consideration. George W. Miles, the real estate agent, arranged the sale and Thompson will immediately improve the property.
Genealogist Finds 19th Century Bank Stock Hidden in Faerie Queene Copy
A genealogist uncovers a certificate for sixty seven shares of Merchants Bank of New York from 1822 hidden in a faded copy of Spenser's Faerie Queene. Alfred W Seymour, Seattle restaurant keeper, claims the stock as heir to Thomas Williams by court ruling.
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Spenser
Setiehods
Merchantes Bank of
New York
Thomas Willaims
Alfred Wilkins Seymour
Seeattle, Wash
Robert F. Waarter
Seymour
Jali N. Zoline
Mechiusmbes and Metals National Bank
City of
Oa Fondids la Peo
N.Y
Bao Soster
Dior
Eivart
Troy
Fieiphonnis
Mrs. Seymour
Thermas Wiliams
Alfred Wathite Seymour
No Accounting Ever Made in WIlliams Estate
Seymoure seeks accounting of shares in Mechanics Bank tied to the Wilbots estate. The will executor claims no proper accounting was ever filed and stock dividends have accrued while assets remain unsettled. Nestuour, sixty five, is mentioned with a wife and family.
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Neymour
Hoeb
Wilbotas
Taame
Seymour
Sears
Nestuuour
Aviation mission joins Leaador to train Ecuador schools
A joint French Italian aviation mission arrives in Leaador to instruct and administer at the new School of Aviation in Guayaquil. Flights operate daily including visits to outlying provinces and stores across the Andes region as the government plans new postal routes to reach remote elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaador
Povernment
Pew Hatietad School of Aviation
Guayagil
Lord Lee Enlarges Gift With Chequers and Farmlands
Lord Lee adds to his gift of the Chequers estate in Buckinghamshire by including several farms totaling about 700 acres and 600 acres of woodland. The farms come with livestock and modern machinery and buildings and a saw mill accompanies the woodlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Lee
Buckinghamshire
Prin
Local notices of travel and estate items in Madison
Madison updates show a string of moves and trips as residents head to Cincinnati Indianapolis and Texas for family and G A R activities. Miss Mary Shipman completes a 95 mile school survey in Saluda township while Nelson K Grace estate final hearing is set for October 13 with eighteen heirs including a German resident. Emer son Lemen administers the estate with attorney Edward S Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shipman
Red Cross
Saluda
Shipman
Nelson K. Grace
Harry Nichols
Germany
Virginia Gebert
Emerson Lemen
Edward S. Roberts
Milton Ky Resident Jeli Known Dead
W R Wilson a Milton Ky resident died at his home after years of illness. He was a barber and ran a Milton lunch stand. He leaves a widow formerly Miss Lou Singer and an adopted son. Funeral services start at 10 am tomorrow at his Milton residence with burial in Moffett's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Wilson
Milton
Wilson
Lou Singer
Moffett’s Cemetery
Visitor from Colombia to visit U S before Vatican trip
Annisio Vincente Soler, apostolic vicar in Colombia, photographed before the White House after consultations with President Claring. He will tour U S sections before sailing for Rome to confer with the pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annisio Vincente
Soler
Work inColombia
South America
White House
Clarding
United States
Rome
Real Estate Transfers in Lancaster Graham and West Madison
Susie Corya heirs transfer 80 acres in Lancaster township to Henry W. Althoff for 1400 dollars. Phillip Robbins and wife transfer 23 acres in Graham township to Millard Clark for 600 dollars. Warren McDowell and wife transfer property in West Madison to Scott Alexander and wife for 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie Corya
Henry W. Althoff
Lancaster Township
Phillip Robbins
Millard Clark
Graham Township
Warren McDowell
Scott Alexander
West Madison
Mrs Hester Shannon Walker Dies at Hanover Landing
Mrs Hester Shannon Walker widow of George Walker died peacefully at her home Hanover Landing after a long illness at age eighty nine born July 19 1841 she lived on the same farm all her life Survived by son W W Walker brother Frank Shannon sister Eliza Taylor Funeral held at Bethel Church conducted by Rev Thomas Campbell interment in church cemetery
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Hester Shannon Walker
George Walker
Hanover Landing
Walker
Eliza Taylor
Indianapolis
Thomas Campbell
Bethel Church
Church
Death of Mrs Harriet Still in Vevay Indiana
Mrs Harriet Adams Still an aged Vevay resident died Thursday night at 8 30 at her daughter Mrs Frank Brockschlager's home in Vevay She was born May 13 1839 in Ohio County Indiana and married John Still on October 6 1859 Ten children were born to them three preceded her in death She is survived by seven children Jennie Boggs Hattie Buchanan Jessie Werks Anna Buchanan F J Brockschlager Ira Still and Frank Still with relatives in Indianapolis Bellview Vevay Madison and Cincinnati.
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Harriett Adams Still
Vevay
Frank Brockschlager
Ohio County
Ind
John Still
Jennie Boggs
Hattie Buchanan
Jessie Werks
Indianapolis
Anna Buchanan
Bellview
F. J. Brockschlager
Ira Still
Madison
Frank Still
Cincinnati
Death of Mrs John B Chapman Recall of Pioneer Family
Friends report the death of Mrs John B Chapman in Logansport yesterday. The body will arrive on the evening train and go to the home of her sisters Mrs Ella V Bell and Miss Middleton on north Vine. Dora Middleton, as she was known in Jefferson county, spent her girlhood and early marriage years here and was noted for church and charity work. Her Civil War veteran husband died May 16 1885.
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John B Chapman
Logansport
Ella V. Bell
Miss Middleton
North Vine Street
Chapman
Dora Middleton
Jefferson County
Queer Plant Grows in Africa
A rare plant known as the welswitschin thrives in southwest Africa. It features a grotesque trunk, is said to reach over a century in age, and bears two long ground trails that split into many ribbons. Colonial authorities maintain a small park to preserve this remarkable specimen.
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Africa
Silent speaker outlives loud mouths say Buddhists in Japan
A pithy saying about silence contrasts with a remark on Buddhists in Japan and a playful jab at a regular Buddhist Salvation army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Humphreys' Doctor's Book Ad Slips Free Remedies
An ad for Humphreys' Doctor's Book promises treatment for every living thing and offers free copies by mail in multiple languages. Mentions address Wilings nod 4nu Street, Meow Werk.
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Humphreys
Humphreys' Mumeu
Diedicine
Wilings Nod
Meow Werk
German secrecy on wood pulp sciences alarms world
A bulletin by the American Chemistry Society warns that Germany restricts cellulose chemistry literature and bans exporting books on wood pulp processes. Dr. Harold Hibbert cites German policies and publishing controls as a possible national safety measure impacting foreign access to crucial scientific data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Chemistry Society
Harold Hibbert
Svbiety
Doctor Hibbert
Germany
Finland
Sweden
Norway
Kaiser Wilhelm Institute
Germs
Schwalbe
Americun
Revival of France Marriage Market Featured in Parasol Rally
In parts of France an ancient marriage market reappears with many women lining the central square, each with a colored parasol. Swains approach, witness kissing behind parasols, and sometimes face a playful blow if rejected. Officials advocate expanding the custom nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Save Robins Nest at Garfield School in Columbus Indiana
Teachers and pupils protested to the Garfield school board when a tree trimmer hired by the district threatened to destroy a robin's nest. The board ordered the trimmer to spare the tree. The nest has sat in the same tree for twenty years, with Robins feeding their young visible to upper room students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Columbus
Ind
Rescuer Borrowed Dime After Saving Lynn Woman
Isaac Jacobson a Lynn leather dealer jumped into Flax pond and pulled out Eva Lee of West Lynn after she attempted to end her life. After rescue she asked for a dime to buy a sandwich and he gave her fifty cents from his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Jacobson
Lynn
Mass
Eva Lee
West Lynn
Jacobson
Print eleven billion newspapers a year in the United States
Census data show more than 11.225 billion copies of daily newspapers printed annually in the United States. The nation's 2 0 0 432 daily and Sunday papers total 1 2 5 0 550 316 copies yearly, with per capita reach and rising five year gains noted for subscriptions and advertising.
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United States
Bureau of the Census
Bielindes
Innocent Woman Released After Prison Term Stands Up
Mrs Rose Bo Checeding of Littlehampton was freed from Portsmouth jail after serving over eight months of two sentences for crimes now proven innocent. Her mother of two, Mrs Ing, faced fourteen and twelve month terms for unrelated offenses, but an inquiry by Scotland Yard found it impossible she committed the alleged offenses. The appeal ordered release to the Court of Criminal Appeal in London, with police reports filed after her release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All England
Rose Bo Checeding
Littlehampton
Portsmouth
Trod Ing
Scothind Yard
Ecorplergel
Mrs. Gooding
Court of Crimial Appeal
London
Mrs. Goodinn
Train Passes Over Girl at Jeannette Station
Miss Agnes Schnupp of Jeanette Pennsylvania, twenty two, stepped onto the track unaware of an approaching passenger train. Blinded by engine glare she stood still then hurled herself between the rails as the locomotive bore down. The train passed over her with no injuries beyond shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Schnupp
Jeanette
Fas
Jeannette
Miss Schnapp
Miss Schnupp
Work for Cent a Month Seaports Use German Seamen
German sailors aboard American bound ships work for one cent a month at German ports, reported to Secretary of Labor Davis by A. Lasker of the Shipping Board. Davis believes they land as seamen then flee inland. until a treaty with Germany is signed, German citizens cannot legally enter the United States.
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A. 1. Lasker
The
Shipping Board
Labor
Davis
Germany
United States
Unemployed Set Fire to East London Lumber Yard
In East London 6000 unemployed laborers broke into a lumber yard advertising for 50 men. They set fire to a stock of lumber valued at 5 million dollars expressing disappointment over failed job prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
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