Local Social and Farm Moves Across the District
Central and Iris area residents report visits and family gatherings. Several men begin summer work in Illinois while others move or plan to relocate to Kentucky and Indiana. Local church revival at Highland Christian adds seventeen members. Grover Love aims for Louisville Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Strand Black
Tillie Hays
Valparaiso
James Lethco
Dan Lethco
Boone Township
Grover Love
Louisville Business College
Cooper
W. A. Smith
Wilson Windell
Jesse Lane
Louisville
Grimnes
Corydon
Radcliff
Highland Christian Church
Dr Kings New Life Pills Cure Stomach Ailments
C G Grayson of Lulu Mississippi suffered frightful pains from undigested food. After taking Dr Kings New Life Pills he reports a cure and relief from stomach and bowel disorders. Pills 25 cents at IL A Riley Son's Drug Store guaranteed. apr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Grayson
Lulu, Miss
Dr. King
IL. A.riley & Son’s
Bridgeport Notes Include Spring Bloom and Local News
Bridgeport reports River falling and health generally good as fruit trees bloom. March described as a lamb without the ion. April expected. Local events include Miss Zola Peters and Rusie Farnsley visiting, Lee Phipps moving, James Farnsley adding to residence, and road grades on the gravel road to New Albany. Route No 1 rural delivery begins May first. Miss Julia James nearly washed out crossing back water. rescued by Peter Farnsley. Keller’s urged for luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Phipps
Hobbs Place
Elizabeth
B. F. William
James Farnsley
New Albany
George Fulner
Henry Horn
Boone Township
Julia James
John Diddlcott
Peter Farnsley
Julia
Early Indiana Township Boundaries and Tipton's Career
A historical note explains how Indiana townships expand toward the Ohio River as meridians diverge south of the base line and how excess land affects western ranges. It also recounts surveys starting near Vincennes and traces John Tipton born in Sevier County Tennessee to Harrison and later political service as sheriff, legislator, Indian Commissioner, and U S Senator.
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Ohio
Vincennes
Indiana
John Tipton
Sevier Co
Tenn
Harrison Co
Brinly’s Ferry
Tippecanoe
Spier Spencer
McMahan
Berry
Sam’ Flanagan
Jacob Zenor
Philip Bell
McManan
Corydon
Coonrods
Tipton
Monroe
Ft. Wayne
Logansport
National Senate
Gen
Noble
Noted Frontiersman Remarries and Mourns Wives in Logansport
The account recalls a pioneer who first wed Miss Shields, who died two years after their marriage. His second wife, Matilda daughter of Captain Spier Spencer slain at Tippecanoe, died at Logansport February 14, 1839, and he survived her only until April 7.
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Miss Shields
Matilda
Spier Spencer
Tippecanoe
Logansport
H. Te
Death of Mrs Lotich in Posey township
Ethel Lotich wife of Carl Lotich died in Posey township last Sunday morning from typhoid fever at about 23. She funeral held from Union church Tuesday and buried in the yard there. She leaves a husband and one child and many friends. Daughter of John H. Shields and sister of Mrs Philip E Leitch. They had lived in Indianapolis since September and she died after four weeks of illness at her father in law Conrad Loitch home. She was a member of the M E church and led a Christian life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Lotich
Carl Lotich
Posey Township
Union Church
Char Yard
John H. Shields
Philip E. Leitch
Leitch
Decase
Moberly Neighbors Faced With Local Happenings
Farmers sowing oats as community keeps busy. Joe Keffey and family visited Abe Pitman last Sunday. Pred Brengman, infant son of Joseph Brengman, has pneumonia. Dora Louden to teach summer music lessons. Grandma Louden improving after a sickness spell. Rev W G Morgan preaches biweekly at Invening church. Dr Lucy Gaynor to lecture at Moberly church Thursday night April 6. Kate Louden visited sister Mrs Alvin Harmon near Thompson’s Chapel. James N Davis family moved to Louden farm nearby for a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Keffey
Abe Pitman
Joseph L. Brengman
Dora Louden
Grandma Louden
W. G. Morgan
Lucy Gaynor
Moberly Church
Kate Louden
Alvin Harmon
Thompson’s Chapel
James N. Davis
Louden
For Sale: One Hundred Acres South of Corydon
One hundred acres of land offered for sale six miles south of Corydon and one and a half miles from Pike. Contact W F Dirraicx for details and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Pike
W. F. Dirraicx
First National Bank celebrates growth since 1903 opening
A 1905 bank statement highlights net earnings of 5199 51 and total assets of 161990 80. It notes deposits of 105303 30 and claims three quarters of Corydon business men as clients plus many from surrounding towns. The notice praises the community and invites future business on a reciprocal basis.
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Corydon
Yester
First National Bank
Death of Mrs Miller in Heth township at 34
Mrs Julia E Miller wife of Obed Miller died at her home in Heth township on Monday at age 34 after years of illness including eczema. She died from a complication of disorders and was interred at Mt Zion. She leaves her husband and three children and was sister of Cal., William and County Commissioner Ed B Love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia E. Miller
Obed Miller
Heth Township
Miler
Mt. Zion
Cal
William
Ed. B. Love
A Tried and True Friend
One Minute Cough Cure is described as safe and effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough and is said to be a long trusted remedy. Sold by all druggists. April 1.
Edward Smith of Lincolnshire Emigrates to Indiana
A correction narrates Edward Smith born in Lincolnshire England who, after eighteen years’ service and a lost gold watch from a captain, emigrates to America. He lands in Virginia, works for a Scot named Black, marries Black’s eldest daughter, moves with his family Polly Jennie Nancy and Sallie to Indiana, settles near Corydon, where his cabin stood by the floral hall, and is buried on the hill south of town. The account, written by a great granddaughter, clarifies Isabel and Rachel and their marriages in the Smith family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Smith
Lincolnshire
England
America
Old
Virginia
Black
Polly
Jennie
Nancy
Sallie
Indiana
Corydon
Our Fair Ground
Floral Hall
John Mauck
Smith
Isabel
Rachel
Illinois
Charles Felts
Felter
Cross Roads
Heth Township
Rheumatic Pains Relieved by Chamberlains Pain Balm
Excruciating pains from rheumatism and sciatica are quickly relieved by applying Chamberlains Pain Balm. The liniment offers swift relief and has delighted thousands of sufferers. For sale at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Crosier’s Corner
Drig
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Trotter & GO
Central
A. Dotgalls
L. G. Ruby
Deen Rakes
Dan Rhodes
John Reed
James Ruby
Henry Beeler
Iris
Bridgeport
Donn Carter
Zola Peters
Rusie Farnsley
D. T. Carter
Kellers
Mr. Sonner
Moberly, Sallie F
Pitman
The
Edouard Smith
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