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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
4
A string of travel notes reports residents headed to Indianapolis and Milwaukee for visits, schooling, and conference assignments. Life events include a licensed marriage in Henry county Kentucky, a sanatorium health note, a homecoming from Dulsboro, and a newborn in Madison. An arrest for drunkenness ends with fines and jail. APPRAISERS REPORT.
In Federal Court Judge Anderson approved appraisers reports for land to be condemned for Ohio River dam construction at Rockport and Madison. Madison site owner Mayor James K. Crozier connected with the appraisal valuing property at 1125 dollars. Rockport site appraisers recommended government payment of 2600 dollars to Allen M Gentry the site owner.
William Averell Harriman married Kitty Lanier Lawrence in Lenox Massachusetts. The bride is granddaughter of Charles Lanier of New York and the gowned service took place at Brigity Episcopal Church with prominent clergy from the area and about thirty Har riman Lanier family members in attendance.
The ceremony at St Bartholomew Catholic Church on Sycamore Street united Miss Margaret Wright and Albert J Sheeta of Kokomo with Rev Father Delaney officiating at 10 o clock. A wedding breakfast followed at the Wright home on Werner Avenue with thirty guests, as roses and ferns decorated the rooms. The groom endured light comic mishaps during a downtown photographer visit and a playful escort of handcuffs before the reception.
A ten ton steam roller from Denny & Miles began work on the Brookeburg road rolling a mussel shell surface three miles long. County Road Superintendent Schnaitzer aims to pack broken shells with alternating rolling and harrowing, hoping for a durable highway. The heavier city roller cannot cross Eagle Hollow bridge. a transfer attempt is planned despite safety worries.
Madison reports a flood of notices and travels as residents visit relatives in Indiana and Illinois. Names include Mrs Alma Turner seeking divorce, Judge Perry E Bear filing, and Sheriff Alvin Cark serving notices in Lexington township.
George Imel reports a Denver attorney letter seeks William Phipps heirs. He notes an initial small list of immediate relatives, but as publication continues, more relatives surface, suggesting a large legacy that could reach many possible heirs.
Henry Bentz Jr and Frances Backus wed at St Marys parish house with Rev Bilger officiating. The couple, attended by Frances Miller and John Backus, held a reception at the Backus home and will reside with the bride’s parents.
Sims B Bolen transfers residence property on South East Street to Mary and Lou Bolen for private consideration.
Aunt Polly Davis stomach analysis found no poison traces after her suspected poisoning near Jackson. Property assessments for Kentucky railroads stay at 1914 total of 70 621 072 dollars. Liberty Bell arrives Louisville Sunday November 22 at 6 a m and departs 11 a m for exhibition at Tenth street station.
Mrs May Spencer Farrand widow of Capt Charles B H Farrand U S A who disappeared fifteen years ago may be declared legally dead to settle the estate Public Administrator Woodward said the only heir located is Louise A Ryder daughter of Farrand by his first marriage A nationwide search has failed to locate Mrs Farrand since she left Arvada Denver area after the husband’s death if found soon the fortune will go to the heir but half would go to Mrs Farrand.
Baltimore officials debate whether four local youths serving in Europe John Poe John Sydney Howell Alexander Godby and Martin D Monaghan expatriated themselves by taking up arms. The case echoes Frank Caswell of Starrrison Maine who was barred from returning after serving with a Canadian contingent. Authorities note different rules may apply if enlistment conditions differ and loyalty pledges are considered.
Forest California tells of James C. Chase an eighty five year old wealthy former miner who after decades away tries prospecting again in the hills near Jon Crow ennyon. He recalls his fifties fortune and offers to teach other old miners a trick while enjoying the camping life he still tolerates.
Decatur Illinois John Moore, a blind local, competes for the title of the country’s most devoted baseball fan. He pledges to prove he never misses a line at Decatur, a member of the Three League, eight years, and hopes to win a ticket to any professional game in the United States or Canada.
Secretary of State Hildebrand reports in Ohio for the year ending April 1 1915 Dan Cupid trapped 47000 marriages, 2561 fewer than the prior year and 800 less than 1912 when the population was larger, according to The Herald.
An unidentified New Yorker sent a large anonymous donation to the U S Treasury conscience fund doubling the stolen amount. The gift arrived with a note claiming conscience remains unsettled and another payment is due, highlighting the fund's growing total while noting the fund ultimately becomes general treasury money.
A Victorian note recalls London wholesale peach trades where a dozen peaches could fetch 2 to 3 shillings for small samples and up to 12 shillings for the best fruit. Some shops undercut prices offering peaches for threepence, roughly six cents each, highlighting market price contrasts.
The Dutch navy secretary lauds naval mine layers for removing foreign mines that drift into Dutch waters since the war began. Over 231 mines have been washed ashore and neutralized, with more than a dozen workers killed in the hazardous tasks.
The United States accounts for more than 387 percent of the world’s railroad track total, with over 684560 miles globally and about 254700 miles in the U.S. The year 1913 saw roughly 1500 miles added in the U.S., bringing total U.S. mileage to about 256000 miles, including 650 miles in Alaska.
A London Times writer notes only 3,910 girls per million in British India receive instruction, highlighting a stark 1 to 5 disparity between girls and boys. The author warns this imbalance threatens social wellbeing across Indian communities.
Newfoundland seal fisheries failed this year as fleets did not locate the main herds. Proposals call for employing two aviators to scour the coast and the Gulf of St. Lawrence in spring and report findings to St. John’s at once.
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