Thumb-Nail Sketches And Incidents Of Judge Zenor's Rise
A reminiscence of Harrison County life portrays Zenor as a teacher who funded his law studies, joined La Follette’s office, faced paralysis in his early career, and rose to Prosecuting Attorney then Judge. The piece highlights his integrity, humble manner, and dedication to Justice, with anecdotes of Early Indiana schooling and community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenor
Harrison County
Daniel F. Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
Lemmon
Corydon
Mathis
Mathews
Zener
Dick" Heath
Board Hills
Judge Mathis
Mathes
Ener
Zonor
Leasenworth
Mrs. Toads
Leavenworth
Jessemfer
Judge Mathes
Zency
Beard
Heath
Phrainige
Sometim
Phe
Tyes
Jto
Dudge
Welock
Z Nevor
Tie
Ime
Congress
Chicago
Taw
Alien G. Thurman
Cleveland
Thurman
Squire
Hawyers
Wd Sguide
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Jackson Wallace
Times
Evolution of District Schools From Log Cabins to Frames
The article recounts early district schools starting as crude log huts with greased paper windows and backless puncheon seats, evolving to frame buildings forty years later. It notes harsh punishments, a rudimentary curriculum of spelling arithmetic and reading, and a lazy teacher era with the incident of students pranking the master, causing the floor to collapse into a wet cellar.
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Oceht Cine
Ikl
Three Suns in the East Arare Winter Sight
In February 1880 a youth describes seeing three suns in the eastern sky during a crusted snow day. He notes widespread press discussion about the phenomenon and suspects sun dogs as a possible cause, stressing the rarity of the sight and its lasting impression.
Telurians and Township Trusts in Indiana History
A retelling of how Telurian devices were pushed on Indiana township trustees by salesmen like Mead, offering bribes to buy for schools. The piece discusses graft, trustee resistance, and how 11 of 13 trustees purchased the Telurians, with editor notes and reflections on public trust.
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Indiana
Queen Victoria
Harrison County
Murrit
Iike
Boone Willet
Boone Wilet
Harrison Township
Mead
Willet
Grover Cleveland
Murr
Man Mead
Notice to depositors on Farmers Savings dividend
Dividend of 75 percent now being paid by Farmers Savings & Trust. Bring Certified Cheques when calling for dividend. By order of Keeper L. Reely. A-4-2-y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings and Prust Company
Farmers Savings & Trust
Saavl L. Reely
Keeviver
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Edward Murr
William Taylor Zenor
Taft
William Gordon
New Middletown
Con
Amos
John Jones
Rays
United States
Beveridge
Clarkison County
Rock Salt
Morris Baker
Edward Hochest
Raymond Stiner
Link Reagan Guy Bullett
Stanley McKim
John Kirkham
Ivan Eckert
B. S. Kirkham
Russel Haub Noble Davis
Raymond Shick
Showmake Gorden Sappensi
Alford Rogge
Willard Huntsing
Ross Houses
Andy Colvin
Chas. W. Smith
Ben Fetzer Herman Q’banne Evert Cline
Wm. Leffler
Earl Ferber
Sam Foley
John Broecker
Arthur Gibson
Walter Wesbecke
C. L. Davis
John bin
Lanesville
Corydon New Middl
Corydon Corydon Corydon Elizabeth
New Salish Ramsey
Corydon Evans Lan
Georgetown _nauckport
Corydon Corydon Evans Law
Corydon Corydon Elizabeth
Corydon Corydon Palmyra
Corydon New Alban
Leavennor Evans
Law
Ramsey New Salish Elizabeth Lafayette
Elizabeth
Corydon Corydon
Georgetowr
New Albany New Middle
Ford
W. H. Bulleit & Sons
Corydon, Indiana
America
Ree
Contey
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