Local notes from Lanesville and nearby towns
Lanesville items report a newborn girl to the Ringle couple and various town news. Mentions of Herman Bauer ill in bed, feared crop damage to peaches, Pauline Carpenter and Mattie Harmer moving to town, Holy Week observances by Catholics and Protestants, Edith Mottweiler visiting Antiee Routh, Mrs. Barksdale returning home near New Salisbury, Louisa Atkins visiting from New Albany, Henry Reiling and son visiting Hess family, Dr. J A Hottell leaving town for Corydon, Herman Algier guest of Adam Hahn, and Alice Routh visiting New Albany. Charles Radcliffe undergoing hospital surgery and doing well at St Edward's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Mottweiler
Edwardsville
Antiee Routh
Thomas Barksdale
David Schnell
New Salisbury
Louisa Atkins
New Albany
Henry Reiling
Fauisyville
Joseph Hess
Flatwoods
J. A. Hottell
Lanesville
Corydan
Herman Algier
Louisville
Adam Hahn
Mr. Hahn
Alice Routh
Charles Radcliffe
St. Edward’s Hospital
Death of Frederick Gettelfinger in Spencer Township
Frederick Gettelfinger age 77 died at his home in Spencer Township last Saturday after a three month illness. Funeral from Frenchtown Catholic Church Monday conducted by Rev. Bleuel. Survived by widow four sons John Daniel Frank George C Gettelfinger and daughters Mrs Philip Jacobi Mrs Martin Bush. sister Mrs May Meyer of Michigan. Sister Mrs Catherine Bauer preceded him fifteen months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederieck Diettelfinger
Spencer Township
Frenchtown
Bleuel
Germi
Olure
Jackson
John
Daniel
Frank
George Cgetterfinger
Philip Jacobi
Martin Bush
Airs
May Meyer
Michigan
Catherine Bauer
Local notes from Louisville and nearby towns
Winders of Louisville visited his parents recently. Minnie Lemmel, long in New Albany, stays with her sister here. Mrs Crosier of New Albany runs a Branch millinery shop with Mrs Crosier here. Protracted meeting closed due to illness of Rev Niles. Mrs Clara Kron and daughter Beatrice left for LeRoy. Res husband on a farm, while Joseph Rush Charles Meamer and Fesse Martin moved to Oddsville for a Broadway work contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winders
Louisville
Burton
Keenville
Minnie Lemmel
New Albany
Niles
Chiarge
Clara Kron
Decision Affirmed in Pettibone Bank Fraud Case
The higher court upheld a lower court finding that Mrs. Cibbones was entitled to 1600 dollars after a brother deposited funds in her name and later withdrew them via checks she did not authorize. The case centered on unauthorized banking activity and misappropriation involving her signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ein
gPenny Cibbones Amrarel
Pnatie Pha En Mbany
Harrison Circnait
Trail
Cileboney
Poe
Vl Bank
Healing Salve for Burns Chapped Hands and Nipples
Chamberlain's Salve praised as a fast acting burn and sore relief. Advertised by Eallis Riley offering 25 cent jars for sale with claims of swift pain relief and healing without scarring, in a concise testimonial style from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Meacar
Eallis
Riley. Ap
Eggs for Setting From Indian Runner and Leghorn
Indian Runner duck eggs for setting offered at 2 percent per dozen. Brown and Leghorn eggs priced at 30 cents for 15. Lupia J Engleman R R 4 Corydon Ind Fareka Phone ni108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown &Rosc
Lupia J. Engleman
R. R
Corydon
Ind
Fareka
Pleasant Surprise for Mr Fravel at No 11 School
On Wednesday March 31, the last day of school at No 11 school in Harrison township patrons surprised their teacher Mr Charles Fravel for his birthday. About sixty people enjoyed a noon meal, a spelling bee and music as they closed the term and hoped for his return next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 11
Harrison Township
Charles Fravel
Fravel
Pictures and Frames Shop Ad in New Albany
Stephen E. Reister offers picture enlargement and framing services at 141 EF Spring St New Albany with a full range of pictures and frames and wall papering. Call home phone 1146 B. Thd. 313.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen E. Reister
Spring St
New Albany
Mrs Ella Dotts Dead In Ohio Valley Funeral
The funeral for Mrs. Ella Dotts aged thirty seven was held at Musselman s church near New Middletown last Wednesday afternoon. She was the wife of Martin Dotts and leaves a son. A long illness of consumption caused her death. Revs. H A Barton and Henry Melim conducted the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Dotts
Musselman’s Church
New Middletown
Martin Dotts
Elizabeth
H. A. Barton
Henry Melim
Relief for women's pains and ailments advertised
An old advertisement promotes Mother Gray's herbal remedy claiming relief for back pain urinary bladder or kidney troubles in women. It urges readers to request a sample package from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy New York with a mailing address provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Pisa
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
N.Y
Random shot and legal costs in a rural feud
A narrator recalls impulsive acts from shooting an arrow to buying rat poison and a toy balloon voyage, each causing disputes with neighbors. One man demands six fifty after an arrow injures a calf, another four fifty for poisoning cats, and a farmer threatens legal action over a failed balloon voyage. The piece ends noting how rash acts rarely hit the right target and may wound others.
Resolutions for Nora Cunningham Death of a Sister
The Victoria Court No. 189 T B H records the death of Nora Cunningham. They deplore the loss of a devoted wife and mother, an honest neighbor and friend, and a member who lived by truth benevolence and honor. A copy of these resolutions will be sent to the bereaved family and county papers and filed in court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Cunningham
Victoria Court No
T.B. H
Election of Trustees for Taylor Township Graveyard
Notice of meeting on Thursday May 6 1909 at 1 PM at the Duggins Cross Roads burying ground to elect three trustees for the graveyard. All interested persons urged to attend. By order of Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duggins
Cross Roads
Taylor Township
Editor portrait in verse about wisdom and kindness
This playful verse questions who shares every mood with a reader and editor, praising a figure who must be kind and wise, rarely lying, yet capable of sparing doubts. It likens the editor to a heart and cheek, with modest pay, living on forty cents a week.
Optician J. A. Trottell Moves to Corydon
Dr. J. A. Trottell, a well known optician, has relocated permanently to Corydon. He will be at Bean Blossom's Furniture Store daily except Sundays, offering guaranteed work and equal quality to that found in larger cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Trottell
Corydon
Beandblossom
Gwin's Feed Stable Invites New Albany Teams
A short notice invites teams visiting New Albany to try Gwin's Feed Stable during their stay, highlighting hospitality and local dining options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwin
New Albany
For Sale In East Corydon Three Acres Land
Three acre property in the east end of Corydon featuring a new cottage with cellar two cisterns three chicken houses a granary and various fruit. The land is fenced with poultry wire and invites buyers to visit at 143 W R Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
W.R. Cunningham
Washington Township Trustee Sets Monday Office Day
Richard Cunningham announces every Monday as his office day for Washington Township. Citizens requiring public business should call on that day at the trustee’s office located at 10 U f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Richard Cunningham
Local advertisements rent space by the line
Five Cent a Line explains pricing in The Democrat with ads set in eight point type. The piece notes locally read notices cost five cents a line for the first week and two and a half cents per line for each additional week. It mentions a dog fright in Floyd County after a hydrophobia death in Galena and dogs being killed nearby. It advertises farm and household goods from L. P. Zabel in Lanesville selling plows wagons and tools, Millard Lineberry in Corydon Junction selling Rawleighs remedies, and washing machines from F. Lottch featuring Majestic Champion OK and Ideal models with prices described as right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Byrneville social notes and local movements
ABe Williams and John Tush are among visitors to O J Byrn's Sunday evening. Lillie Lagle of Georgetown visits the Byrn family. Mosier Mill runs at full force. Ida Martin works concrete for Leevais near Greenville. Bird is painting John Mewil's residence near Greenville. Nannie Kepley visited her husband on Evansville Branch last week. Herman Byrne improves from nervous trouble. Philip Martin and wife visit TH Kepley and wife. Lee Burnie and sister begin housekeeping on Uncle Jack Jenkins’ old place. Lillie Dodge of Greenville visits Mosier family. Rudolph trustee of Morgan township attends town business. Prof Howard Byrne finishes Jackson Twp High and plans Terre Haute State Normal. Monroe Sappenfield stocks homing pigeons for eastern markets. L M O’Bannon of The Democrat visits Abe and other town “Big Bugs.” Jessie Hopper, Greenville music teacher, gives lessons Wednesdays with Mabel Martin, Georgia Jenkins, Minnie Ray. Rebekah Byrne Lahue left 50-year home, moving to farm bought from Charles Mosier with husband Isaac Lahue to retire there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tush
O. J. D. Byrn
Lillie Lagle
Georgetown
O. J. Byrn
Mosier Mill Company
Ida Martin
Leevais
Greenville
Bird
John Mewil
Gireenville
Philip Martin
Bradford
TH. H. Kepley
Lee Burnie
Monroe Sappenfield
L. M. O'Bannon
The
Democrat
Abe
Jessie Hopper
Mabel Martin
Georgia Jenkins
Minnie Ray
Rebekah Byrne Lahue
Charles Mosier
Isaac Lahue
Marriage License Notices for Several Couples
Marriage license notices list couples including Edgar QC and Nate and Anna Slammond, William Ems and Louisa KK, Roud enbush, Ed Pearson and Hattie Kirkham, and Philip J. Damon and Emma A. Peper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar QC
Nate
Anna Slammond
William Ems
Louisa KK
Roudenbush
Ed Pearson
Hattie Kirkham
Philip J. Damon
Emma A. Peper
Tomato Seed Call Required for Contractors
All contractors with tomato acreage who have not received seed must call the office of W. H. Bussabarger no later than Friday or Saturday April 16 and 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bussabarger
Residents and farms update in Corydon area
Daniel Neely moves family to Corydon and Daniel Neely will have Isaac Reed build a house and barn for him in the Loweth Addition near Corydon. Jesse Brown plans to move to Corydon from near Crisp X Roads. George Dawson runs the mail route Central to New Amsterdam. W H Fravel and wife visited Willian Smith's family last Sunday. Keller Co. reports large sawmill business nearby. Alva Tindall finishes a house for Dick Humphrey at Jefferson. Henry Jacobs moves to Joe Snyder's place to farm. Mrs Henry McKim travels to Lexington IH for serious illness in the McKim family. 8 D Tindeil, Clerk Central Camp Modern Woodmen, in town last week for death proofs in J A Huntsinger case died 5d inst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Brown
Crisp X Roads
Corydon
George Dawson
Central
New Amsterdam
W. H. Fravel
Willian Smith
W. H. Keller Co
Isaac Reed
Dan Neely
Loweth
Henry McKim
Lexington
van McKcKim
D. Tindeil
Central Camp Modern Woodmen
J. A. Huntsinger
Camip
Sleepy Kid Ill With Typhoid in Shady Lane
Ed Carpenter’s young child is gravely ill with typhoid fever. Georgetown resident Philip Berg recently visited his ailing father. Crandall visits and school closeouts mark local activity with a declamation afternoon and a successful term for Miss Anna Zollman. August Brunach runs a busy saw mill on Joe Stark Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Carpenter
Philip Berg
Georgetown
Bullett & Sons Offers Twin Auto Seat Buggies and Surveys
Visit W. H. Bullett & Sons to inspect the new twin auto seat buggies and surveys and learn prices before purchasing an aster rig. This local dealer invites buyers to compare models and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bullett & Sons
Lane's Family Medicine Tonic Laxative Tea Ad
Advertisement for Lane's Family Medicine tonic laxative herb tea claiming to clear head pain relieve backache ease stomach and bowels and restore strength. Priced at 25 cents and sold by druggists and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Loving Rememberance for Baby Charles Steerstedter
Charles Edward Steerstedter born March 14 1908 died April 3 1909 aged 1 year and 19 days. Survived by father mother two sisters one brother and many relatives. Burial at Catholic cemetery Frenchtown. Our baby dear has gone before an angel in heaven. Knickerbocker suits and trousers at the Hub C P Trorumer Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Edward Steerstedter
Charles
Frenchtown
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A. M. Risert
John Ringle
Herman Bauer
Pauline Carpenter
Our
Mattie J. Harmer
Frederick Gettelfinger
Joseph Rush
Charles Meamer
Fesse Martin
O Dsville
Broadway
Ella
Kiere
Adler Organ CO
Kentucky
Cardus
Floyd County
John Hilliard
Galena
John Deere
Oliver
Vulcan
L. P. Zabel
Millard Lineberry
Hardinsburg
Corydon Junction
Cardu
L. Eells
New Hartford
Byrneville
Abe Williams
Nannie Kepley
Tennyton
Evansville Branch
Herman Byrne
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
R. W. Scott
P. O. Box
Corydon, MD
Eureka
T. P. Govan
Orydon
Oy Ny
Elizabeth, Ind
Boston’s
Schoen
Isterling’s
Weaver
Daniel Neely
Fed Fowler
Alva Tindall
Dick Humphrey
Jeffersonville
Henry Jacobs
Joe Snyder
Shady Lane
John Lyskowinski
Albert Lottich
Crandall
Grace Miller
Mamie Bacon
Emma Burns
Anna Crone
Clarence Crone
Guy Thomas
John Brock
No. 8
Anna Zollman
Lulu Lyskowinski
August Brunach
Joe Stark
Heaven's Gate
B.S
Knickerbocker
C. P. Trorrmer & Co
William Taylor
Harrison County
Philip Kinsley
Elizabeth Miller
Indiana
Southern Railway
J. C. Beam, JR
ST. Louis, MO
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