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Newspaper

Madison Weekly Herald

Location

Madison, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1921

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

London England

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