Local Gossip Notes From Mauckport Community
Mauckport residents report visits and moves including Fred Barnes and Billy Miller from Elizabeth visiting P A Miller’s family. Henry Fisher buys a Main Street home and plans to move in with wife. Hog industry notes as John Frakes pursues pure bred sows and Noel Hays pig project profits. Mrs Mollie Crouer from New Albany visiting relatives. Uncle John Kaga improving after illness. Gwartney property sale to Ea Carver and planned remodel of a colonial style house built in the 1860s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Barnes
Billy Miller
Elizabeth
Ben Yeayser
John Kaga
Otto Rogge
Mollie ‘Crouer
New Albany
Mollie Kaga
Gaga
John Frakes
Noel Hays
Mr. Frakes
Young Hays
Heth Township
Ea Carver
Gwartney
Nora Gwartney
Jesse Love
Carver
Carnation Flour Advertised by Middletown Mill
Local advertisement extols Carnation Flour as reliable and new. It urges readers to buy a sack at the store or at the mill, Middletown Milling Co in New Middletown, Indiana, with Oscar McCollum listed as proprietor.
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New
Middletown
Ind
Oscar McCollum
Local Visits and Health Notes Across Laconia and Nearby Areas
Ea Hurst of Indianapolis visits his mother in Laconia. G B Byrum party buys spring foods in Louisville. Ethel Chaffin visits relatives in Laconia. John Y Hudson of Corydon visits daughter Mrs James Holliday. Mrs Hudson improves after hospital stay. T W Sherman of Davidson ill. Mrs Ray Willfar near Clifton in poor health at Conrad home. Goldie McBride seriously ill. Ashton and Wolpert families visit Elizabeth relatives. Jack House family from Louisville guests of Anna Ashton. Dr Crowe of New Albany and Railroaders Gas Co. manager with friends visit Tobacco Landing wells. Presbyterian church to hold services next Sunday. all invited. Mr Tufvandert to leave after spring seminary graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Hurst
Indianapolis
Laconia
G. B. Byrum
Louisville
Ethel Chaffin
Central
John Y. Hudson
Corydon
James R. Holliday
J. H. Conrad
Goldie McBride
Hank McBride
Claud Ashton
Harriett
Elenor
Wm. Wolpert
Elizabeth
Jack House
Anna Ashton
Crowe
New Albany
Railroaders Gas Co
Tobacco Landing
Presbyterian Church
Tufvandert
Busy Bee Restecant Serves Short Orders in Courvidon
A small town eatery located two boats east of the post office in Courvidon offers quick meals and treats. The Busy Bee Restecant serves hot meals, ice cream, candies, cigars, and tobacco with casual service. Special note mentions Busy Bee Beetaursat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courvidon
George Carpenter Dies at 73 in Muncie
George Carpenter aged 73 died at his Muncie home after living in the city twenty years moving from New Albany. He was a Civil War veteran and former iron worker at Ohio Falls Iron Works. Survived by widow Cynthia Meek and sisters Mrs. Mary La Duke and Mrs. Dora Resch of Harrison County. Funeral at 10 tomorrow at Muncie Courier Journal.
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George Carpenter
New Albany
Muncie
Ohio Falls Iron Works
Cynthia Meek
Mary LaDuke
Dora Resch
Harrison County
Carpenter
Main Street Methodist Church
Csurier Journal
Dr B F O Bannon Veterinarian of Elizabeth Indiana
Veterinarian Dr B F O Bannon based in Elizabeth Indiana lists residence and office phone numbers 3 on 25 and 2 on 437 with calls answered day or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. O'Bannon
Elizabeth
Indiana
Ninety Nine Years Old William H Fravel Birthday
Vincennes resident William H Fravel celebrated his ninety ninth birthday with a family dinner. Born March 27 1822 near Corydon he remains active and engaged in politics and world events. He once ran a blacksmith shop in Corydon and voted for President Polk.
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William H. Fravel
Vincennes
Mr. Fravel
Corydon
Fravel
Polk
Washington Ind
Community Announcements and Local Obituary Notice
Two more weeks of school. Miss Dessie Saffer of New Middletown stays with the Tranams. Miss Pearl Miller visits grandmother Mrs. Scott Wiseman at Hill Grove. Uncle Fred Elbert is improved. Miss Nelda Buse of New Albany visits her parents. Mrs. Orville Seipel of Indianapolis visits John Seipel and family near New Middletown. Mrs. Thad Tranam returns home after surgery at Deaconess hospital Louisville. Mrs. David Melton returns to Louisville after visiting her father Fred Elbert. Willie Shickels buys a new buggy. Duggins Wright consults Dr. Daniel in Corydon. Howard and Kathleen Ekart return home after two weeks with grandparents. Easter egg hunt at Smiths Camp Ground. fifteen dozen eggs found by children. Ben Smith of Corydon visits Chas. Martin family. John Filbert returns from Hutchinson Kansas after visiting Elbert brothers. Beafri’s daughter breaks arm at school. Dr. Forbes treats. Nora Shickels and Thelma Daley win new Testaments for Sunday School attendance. Ona Beanblossom family visits Chris Ekart. Julius Russell family visits Fred Elbert. Obituary: George C. Gresham born July 11 1850 in Tanesville Ind died March 29 1921 aged 70 years 8 months 18 days. Married October 14 1873 to Agatha Melton. three children Maud Idabelle survive with wife. Baptized in infancy M E church. later firm believer in Jesus. Preached with Rev. Youngblood and Peargon before death. Funeral at Smiths Camp Ground. interment in church cemetery. Mrs. Gresham and daughters express sympathy.
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Dessie Saffer
New Middletown
T. G. Tranam
Pearl Miller
Scott Wiseman
Hill Grove
Fred Elbert
Nelda Buse
New Albany
Geo. Buse
Orville Seipel
Indianapolis
John Seipel
Adam Sohn
Thad Tranam
Louisville
David Melton
Willie Shickels
W. H. Bullett & Sons
Duggins Wright
John Filbert
Hutchinson
Kansas
Sidney
Leo Elbert
Beafri
Wm. Ekart
Dr. Forbes
Nora Shickels
Thelma Daley
Ona Beanblossom
Central
George C. Gresham
Tanesville
Ind
Agatha Melton
Maud
Idabelle
M. E
Jesus Christ
Youngblood
Peargon
Smiths Camp Ground
Town Marshal Offering Plumbing Services in Corydon Indiana
A relieved town marshal, C. C. Gailey of Corydon, Indiana announces a switch to plumbing work. He offers guaranteed services to the public and invites contact through Eureka Phone at his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
C. C. Gailey
Corydon
Ind
Jiu
Farmer John Chase Ends Life Near Hancock Chapel
John Chase a 55 year old farmer near Hancock's Chapel killed himself with a revolver last Friday afternoon. His son Harvey found him dead on a bed when he returned home as two shots were fired one through the limb and one in the head. Coroner C C Roby held an inquest and the funeral was at Hancock's Chapel. He left his wife and three sons and a daughter.
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John Chase
Hancock’s Chapel
Harvey
Chase
C. C. Roby
Oscar
Ogle
Minnie Smith
Texas
Starr
Church
The Dandelion Pest Poem by Walt Mason
A satirical verse laments spring's arrival as the dandelion — not costly blooms — hardily conquers frost damaged lawns. The speaker, Mr. Man, grumbles at lost flowers while the resilient yellow weed spreads, mocking life’s stings and nature's plan.
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John
Mr. Man
Indiana Faces Losses From National Road Funds Shortfall
A state official warns Indiana may lose out on national road funds this year as $622 million is apportioned to states by their own highway needs. He urges a special legislative session to authorize a state levy and unlock funds, noting Kansas Texas New York Town receive far more than Indiana.
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Indiana
Harrison County
Kansas
Texas
New York
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Maine
California
Easter Services At Laconia And Egg Hunt
In Laconia Easter Sunday included a Sunday School session attended by about two hundred people followed by a program of recitations dialogues and songs directed by Raymond Radmacher. Superintendent Jesse Shields spoke on The Resurrection Morn before all moved to Claud McIntire s meadow for an Easter egg hunt.
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Laconia
Raymond Radmacher
Jesse Shields
Claud McIntire
Litdle
Big
Williar Hild Tie Knot in New Albany Home
Harry A. Williar of Boone township and Miss Mae Hild of Louisville were quietly married April 23 at the bride’s brother Henry Hild’s home in New Albany. Rev. W. D. Rosenbarger officiated with close relatives present. The couple will reside in Boone township after visiting Louisville New Albany and Charlestown. A rural charivari greeted them Tuesday night with many relatives and friends in attendance.
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Harry A. Williar
Boone Township
Mae Hild
Louisville
Henry Hild
New Albany
W. D. Rosenbarger
U. B. Church
Charlestown
Donald Williar
John Arnold
John May
Graduation Exam Set for Promotion to High School countywide
Examinations for promotion from the grades to the High School will be held Saturday April 19 throughout the county. The tests assess readiness for freshman work using grade results, teacher recommendations, and principal approval. Students will coordinate placement with trustees and prepare four scripts plus notebooks from geography and physics work.
Bargain in Farm Sixty Acres With Timber and Fruit
Sixty acre farm near the pike offering 35 acres in timber of which 17 remain unsold. Includes two springs and a cistern, fifty pear trees, twenty five apple trees and some peach trees. Features a tight room house, a 33 by 50 foot barn, poultry and smoke houses, a large cellar. Inquire at this office.
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Pike
Community Fund Raised By M F Church In Brazil
The Brazil Daily Times reports a large community fund started by the M F Church on Easter Sunday. The Sunday School, famed for attendance and efficiency, drew a downpour day crowd of about one thousand and collected 2924.35 dollars for home missionary work. Mr and Mrs Stonecipher led class gifts of 40 dollars each. A March 23 recital by the 7th orchestra directed by Wesley Danner was held, with the Stonecips noted as well known in Brazil.
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the Democrat
Brazil Daily Times
Clarence Stonecipher
M. FE
M. F
Brazil
Stonecipher
Wesley Danner
Grange Meeting Planned at Murr's Schoolhouse
Spencer Township Grange No. 2215 schedules regular session at Murr's Schoolhouse on Saturday night April 16 1921 at 7 80 P.M. Members to vote on membership candidates and perform First and Second Degree work. all members urged to attend.
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Spencer Township
Murr's Schoolhouse
Letter from Indianapolis man on retirement plan
John W. Brown of Indianapolis encloses a check for the Democrat and states he remains employed with the U. S. Mail service, working every day. He asserts continued daily employment despite sending the check.
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John W. Brown
Indianapolis
Democrat
U. S. Mail Service
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Mauckport
J. L. Rowe & Sons
East Side Square
Henry M. Stevens
D. C
P. H.C
Red Mill
Eugene Frank
Lewis
Frank
el Tf
South Boone
Busy Bee Restecant
Dogwood
John Chase Farmer
Hancock
Revolver
Walt Mason
Mr. of Heildelbugf
Amzi Fravel
Hild—Williar
Clifton
Pions
Penn Valley City
Macedonia
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