Oil strikes in Crawford county spark land boom
Oil has been struck in two Crawford county wells, one at 1069 feet, sparking excitement and higher land prices. A Birdseye refinery may be built on the Southern railroad. The article recalls a prior regional oil boom and notes other local economic happenings and community notices.
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A. L. Nesselrode
Southern Indiana Oil ‘Co
Crawford County
Birdseye
Southern Railroad
Indiana
English
A Psalm for the Editor
A country editor endures thorny days with promises as bread and disappointment as meat. Creditors chase him, politicians and merchants mock or ignore him, yet he booms towns and weddings with puffery. He plods on in patience awaiting a judgmental reward.
Dogs Die Suddenly in Jeffersonville
A Jeffersonville report notes a dozen dogs found dead the other morning amid fear of the Assessor’s visit. The dog tax is due when the Assessor makes rounds, and Corydon residents are urged to respect pets or find ways to avoid the tax, though no dog funerals are reported locally.
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Jeffersonville
Corydon
Child nearly drowns in Washington pond near home
The two year old child of Cyrus Mauck of Washington township almost drowned last week when it fell into a deep pond. The mother saw the struggle, waded in waist deep and rescued the child. The child’s strength was exhausted but soon recovered.
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Cyrus Mauck
Washington Township
Death of Samuel Jenkins in Boone township
Samuel Jenkins of Boone township died on the 30th alt at about fifty years. He was a good citizen beloved for noble traits. His wife and five children survive. The remains were interred at Union Chapel burying ground on the Tuesday following.
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Samuel Jenkins
Boone Township
Union Chapel
Southern Indiana Teachers Association Meeting in Vincennes
The annual meeting of the Southern Indiana Teachers Association will be held in Vincennes from April 9. A large number of teachers from Corydon and Harrison counties will attend. Schools at Vincennes will close next Thursday and Friday to allow attendance.
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Vincennes
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Central Passenger Associations
Harrison County
Corydon
Death of Col Morrison at New Albany Veteran Civil War officer
Col Thomas G Morrison longtime New Albany resident died on the 30th after a brief heart ailment. He was seventy three. Survived by three sons and a daughter. A Civil War veteran he was wounded multiple times in various battles.
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Thomas G. Morrison
New Albany
Alt
Col. Morrison
Charlestown businessmen form Ohio Valley Canning Co
After a thorough discussion Charlestown businessmen organized the Ohio Valley Canning Co with capital stock of 10000 dollars. A large plant will be built at once with capacity of 45000 cans per day.
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Charlestown
Ohio Valley Canning Co
Election Notice for Rehoboth Church Trustees
Notice is given that an election will be held at the Rehoboth Presbyterian Church on Saturday April 25, 1903 to elect four or more trustees. Named participants include 1254 George Bentley and others.
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Rehoboth Presbyterian Church
George Bentley
White Wyandotte Eggs for sale at Frank Jordan
Leave your orders for White Wyandotte eggs at Frank Jordan. Price 50 cents per setting of 15 eggs. marllow WaALpbO HISEY.
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Frank Jordan’s
Marllow Waalpbo Hisey
Money to Loan and Savings & Loan Ad
Money on easy terms on first mortgage. Savings & Loan Association offers loans. Also an advertisement for Little Early Risers pills claiming relief for stomach troubles and constipation, with claims of tonic effects and liver function support. L. A. Riehty & Son.
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Savings & Loan Association
L. A. Riehty & Son
Surprise Dinner for George H Harper at Hil Grove Home
Friends gathered Sunday March 29 at George H Harper’s house near Hil Grove for a plentiful meal. Attendees included Emery Bradford and families Aaron Hockman and families Frank Cunning ham and wife Henry Binkley John Windell Walter Fulkerson Willard Wiseman Emmett Sherman William Rease and families Charles Ropp and family Charles Rupp and family Sherman Longacre Lydia Sterrett Vina Sterrett Ella and Etta Kitterman Alva Knapp and Otto Longacre. Music provided by Mary Getz Ena Kitterman and Walter Fulkerson.
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George H. Harper
Hil Grove
Emery Bradford
Aaron Hockman
Frank Cunningham
Henry Binkley
John Windell
Walter Fulkerson
Willard Wiseman
Emmett Sherman
William Rease
Charles Ropp
Charles Rupp
Sherman Longacre
Lydia Sterrett
Vina Sterrett
Ella
Etta
Fire at St Meinrad's Monastery Destroys Machinery Building
A fire at St Meinrad's monastery in Spencer county destroyed the machinery building and carpenter rooms. The blaze started in the engine room and fed by oil, threatening total destruction before heroic efforts saved the main institution. Loss about five thousand dollars, partly insured. Several Harrison county youths study there.
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St. Meinrad’s
Spencer County
Harrison County
Obituary: 18 year old Cort Conrad of Scott township
Cort Conrad aged 18 son of David and Elizabeth Conrad died at his home in Scott township March 24 1903. The remains were laid to rest in Hottell cemetery March 26. He leaves a father a mother four sisters one brother and many relatives and friends. He was confirmed in Mt. Solomon Lutheran church on Easter April 7 1901. He was kind and loving and will be greatly missed. We submit to the will of our Heavenly Father.
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Cort Conrad
David
Elizabeth Conrad
Scott Township
Hottell
Mt. Solomon Lutheran Church
The Twice-a-Week St. Louis Republic Ad
An advertisement touts the growth of St. Louis and the Southwest, promoting the Twice-a-week Republic as essential for farmers, merchants, and professionals. It highlights full news coverage, telegraphic service, and a $1 annual subscription for five papers weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Spectacles Offered at J. H. Arter's Laconia Ind
A public notice urging immediate eye care warns against strain and headaches from partial darkness. It promotes visiting J. H. Arter's in Laconia Indiana to purchase spectacles with free eye testing via an optometer and neat repairs to restore clear vision.
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J. H. Arter’s
Laconia
Ind
Cure for grip by one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Frank W. Perry editor of the Enterprise Shortsville New York testifies to curing a second severe grip with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He details rapid relief from coughing and pains after taking a teaspoonful at night and claims the remedy knocked out the illness. For sale at Crosiers Corner Drug Store. mari8 til mayl
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Frank W. Perry
The
Enterprise
Shortsville
N. Y
Grip
Thad
Property transfers and sales listed in Recorder records
William Stubblefield to Lizzie Stewart fourty acres for five hundred dollars and Sheriff of Harrison County to Myrtle Stewart one hundred twenty acres for two hundred one dollars and seven cents. Aaron Peters to William Moore parts lots thirty and thirty one Elizabeth eight hundred seventy five. John H. Smith to Tolbert A. Hoke two hundred acres thirty nine and a half. Benjamin Hannel and others to Jacob Hannel one hundred twenty acres for one thousand. Benjamin F. Peters to Nathan M. Rumbley forty acres eight hundred. William Peter to Nathan M. Rumbley forty acres seven hundred. Martha A Harbaugh to Anna D. Wheat lot twenty three Corydon five hundred. John L. Taylor to Malissa Davidson thirty acres eight thousand three hundred and thirty three. Morris Fleshman to Louis J. Miller forty acres eight thousand five hundred fifty. Frank M. Wilson Recorder. Forks hoes rakes shovels and spades at J J Bulleit and Son.
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Harrison County
Myrtle Stewart
Aaron Peters
William Moore
Elizabeth
John H. Smith
Tolbert A. Hoke
Benjamin Hannel
Jacob Hannel
Benjamin F. Peters
Nathan M. Rumbley
William Peter
Martha A. Harbaugh
Anna D. Wheat
Corydon
John L. Taylor
Malissa Davidson
T. R. Farnsley
Locust Point
George Fulmer
Atta Fleshman
Medley
W. E. Best
Titus
Jno
E. Engleman
D. W. Blair
Johnn Sebastian
Chicago
John Windist
Deer Creek
H.R. LeMay
Breckinridge
W. H. Dinkelaker
Ramsey
Jacob Snellbaker
Dixie
Dailey
New Amsterdam
Francis
Iris
F. J. Voelser
Lanesville
O. W. Crayden
Crandall
John W. Bussabarger
J. W. Berryman
New Middletown
Benj. Applegate
Tuca
Harrison Pitman
Peter Day
Nora Frakes
Rock Haven
Lou Reuse
New Albany
Ed E. Baxley
Waco
DePauw
Emery A. Breeden
Leavenworth
J. W. Hild
Hill Grove
Harriet A. Cline
Oaktown
Ind
Herman Albin
Wagar
N. D
Thomas Reep
Boos Station
Fred Seitz
Utan
D. L Davidson
Manila
P. I. Sanie ‘Davis, New Albany. John H. Shields, Locust Point. John W. Harbaugh
Louisville
G. N. Little
Jesse Burns
Peter Woertz
Curry L. Miller
Central
Andrew Wolfe
New Salisbury
Andy Richmer
Ulan
Peter Fogel
Obed Miller
Mauckport
Conrad Lambertus
Capt
J. W. Marshall
E. M. Gibner
Lafayette
Roy O'Bannon
J. H. Smith
Delia Allen
Chris Rochert, Jr
Sinks
Willard Rosenbarger
Moberly
Mary Love
Glidas
Minnie Verner
John Flora
John Abel
Rehoboth
Montgomery Dugeins
Dogwood
Albert Benson
John Breeden
W.H. Davidson
Lizzie Alstott
Josie Allstott
Georgetown
John Yeager
Charney Calvert
Scottsburg
John Stoker
Edwardsville
Reed Sharp
M. Stockslager
Catharine Ott
Joe Bosier
Grant Stallings
Elizabeth H. P. Hurn
Chehalis
Wash
F. M. Dewees
Mt. Ayr
James Pitman
Minneola
Kan
Thomas M. Thomas
Mary Arnold
R.F Davis
Amzi Kannapel
Valparaiso
W.L. Brashear
Lyonsville
John B. Rego
Edensburg
Jacob Wels
Peter L. Stevens
W.R. Stevens
J. W. Shrigley
White Cloud
John W. Cline
Parkman
Wye
T. J. Botwes
Fred Reisling
Elizabeth Alien
D. S. Richardson
Brandenburg
Minnie Miller
Fred Stoner
Sam Smoots
Danville
J. H. Smoots
Jas. I. Smith
Robert McFarland
W. Hardin Davis
St. Joseph
Ill
Aaron Wolfe
EB. A. Bary
Frenchtown
L. D. Bottorft
Michael E. Copler
Floyd Knobs
Roll of Honor Subscriptions from Readers Across Indiana and Beyond
A long list records subscribers and payments to Tom Dumoenar since the last report. Names span multiple towns including Corydon New Albany Lanesville Georgetown and Elizabethtown with entries from Chicago Waco Neb Spokane Wash and Floyd Knobs. The roll showcases a broad regional support network across Indiana Kentucky and nearby states.
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Tom Dumoenar
Laxative Bromo Quinine Promises Quick Cold Cure
Advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and offers a money refund if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature. price listed as 25 cents. February publication line indicates period ad.
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E. W. Grove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Earl Gwin
Second National Bank of
First National Bank
Mr. Gwin
Harve Safter
Taylor Township
W.b.summers
Beulah
Wyo
Centenary M. E. Church of
W. G. Clinton
Bank of Corydon
Charles Canoles
Blue River Township
Milltown
Claude R. Watson
Franklin Township
Kentucky School of Medicine
Rosenbarger’s
Sugar Grove
James Colpin
Frank Benson
Lon Neel
J. J. Bul Jett & Son’s
United Brethren Sunday School
S. M. Miller
C. A. Wolfe
O. A. Harrell
Hancock
Dannenfelser’s
Chrystal Laundry
J. M. Andrew
Philip Kintner
Pitman Farm
J. J. Bullett & Son
Duffin
William Quebbeman
Anderson
Bennett’s Store
William Stubblefield
Lizzie Stewart
Morris Fleshman
Louis J. Miller
Frank M. Wilson
J. J. Bulleit & Son
Roll of Honor
DEROT
Pittsburgh
Jeni
Sos
Black Hawk
D. M. Osborne
Corydon Planing Mill Co
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
S. Pfrimmer
Gen’l
College Journal
NEW Albany Business College
Hopkins
Ranch Warehouse
Mr. Bartley
Itivery
Bartley
Louris Shapoff
Crystal Laundry
J. Dannenfelser
Grove
Sears
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