Fatal trap gun murder shocks Fredericksburg village
In Fredericksburg on April 6 a trap gun set by Clarence Criswell exploded as Barry Whitehead, 37, tried to enter a basement door. Whitehead died from neck and head wounds and his aunt Polly Whitehead died from the news. Criswell surrendered to authorities. his motive cited as alleged conflict over Criswell’s troubled home.
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Fredericksbure
Harrison County
Harry Whitehead
Batchelor
Polly Whitehead
P. Trotter
Fredericksburg
W. H. Trotter
Clarence Criswell
Blue River
Criggell
Whitehead
Vriswell
Criswell
Salem
A Trip to the Country by Perry Windell in a Ford
A visitor recalls a nine hour round trip from Evans Landing to New Middletown and Rosewood in a 1913 Ford with Perry Windell. The journey notes road conditions, a tire change, road gaps, and praise for improving Ohio river roads and county changes over generations. The piece emphasizes wheat and crop prospects, livestock, and the view that Harrison County remains a desirable place to live.
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Evans
New eAlbany
Perry Windhell
Ferry
Perry
Corydon
Rosewood
New Middletown
Palmyra
Chicago
Nike
Ohio River
Harrison County
Deaths and Elections in Harrison County
Death of Ann E Kron aged eighty four years nine months and seventeen days follows a long Civil War era lineage with two grandchildren and a daughter. Harrison County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company held its annual election at Corydon Court House electing President Thomas Henry Smith and other officers amid 130 votes cast. The company covers property valued at 2,500,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Elizabeth Kron
Frederick
Rachel Kron
John
Champion Hill
M. E. Church
Roger
Wire Insurance Company
Harrison ~ County Farmers’ ‘Mutual Fire ~Insurance Company
Court House
Corydon
Folowing
Thomas Henry Smith
John J. Gleitz
Joe P. Denbo
Zach kKtterman
Mr. Smith
Joseph L. Haas
James M. Sherrill
Joe P. Denba
Eureka Telephone seeks rate increase in Indiana hearing
The Public Service Commission of Indiana received a notice from the Eureka Telephone Company of Barrison county announcing a rate increase request. A hearing is scheduled for April 17, 1919 at 10 AM in the Commission rooms at the State House in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commision of
Indiana
Public Service Commission
Eureka Telephone Company
Barrison County
Commission
State House
Indianapolis
Public Auction Near Depauw on April 23 1919
The undersigned will sell at public auction on Wednesday April 23 1919 at his residence four miles southeast of Depauw on Corydon and Milltown. Items include a Jersey cow one year old heifer blacksmith and wagon maker tools household goods and many articles. Sale starts at 10 o clock with lunch on ground. Farm for sale twelve-acre tract with good house water and outbuildings. Terms announced sale day. Johen L Murr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depauw
Corydon
Milltown
Johen L. Murr
Registered Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds Ready for Delivery
Corydon National Bank reports that buyers of Registered Fourth Liberty Loan bonds have been requested to call and collect them as they are now ready for delivery. The notice targets purchasers through Corydon National Bank and emphasizes immediate pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon National Bank
Doan's Kidney Pills End Backache Claims
Corydon resident B F Rishard testifies Doan's Kidney Pills gave quick relief from backache after kidney trouble. He later reports a lasting cure and keeps the remedy at home. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. a2-16-30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Corydon
B. F. Rishard
Walnut St
Riely’s
Richard
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Misrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Numerous Pike Petitions Filed Under the New Gravel Road Law
The Democrat notes a flood of road petitions for the May Board of Commissioners session under the County Unit Road Law. The county will fund gravel roads by bonds limited to about 140000 due to a two percent cap on taxable property. Engineers survey proposed roads, then County Council approves or rejects. Funds are tight and bids scarce as island improvements proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Board of Commissioners
Laan
Board of Commissioners and County Council
Last Day of School Observed in Spencer Township
On the final day of school at No 6 Spencer township Miss Lora Wolfe was surprised by patrons and others who entered quietly at noon with baskets pans and boxes of food. A large spread followed and nine large cakes plus other treats were shared. Pupils worked in arithmetic and an arithmetic and writing contest followed. Talks were given by patrons and a spelling match in the evening awarded a sterling silver berry spoon to John Seacat for holding the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Township
Lora Wolfe
Jst
John Seacat
No. Six
Last Day Celebration At Hotttes School In Spencer Township
In Spencer township No 4 known as Hotttes school pupils surprised their teacher Earl Kintner on his last day March 31. They gathered at John Rethrock's and carried baskets and boxes to the school house for a noon feast with ten big cakes and a spelling party. The patrons hope he returns to teach next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Township
Hottté
John Rethrock
Earl Kintner
Death of Thomas Neely in Mauckport Area
Thomas Neely, about sixty, died Monday morning April 7 at his home three miles northeast of Mauckport after heart trouble and dropsy. Survived by wife and seven children including Mrs Ea Bartell New Albany and Dora Wige. Funeral Tuesday April 8 at Mt Zion church with burial in nearby cemetery.
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Thomas Neely
Township
Mauckport
Neely
Ea Bartell
New Albany
Shermainf Neely
Kansas
John
Sallie
Offie
Maude
Dora. Wige
Mt Zion Church
Thompson Chapel Revival Near Laneyville and New Albany
Thompson Chapel hosts an auto truck service revival between Laneyville and New Albany with Rev A Hart-saw preaching strong sermons. Depauw trustees met April 1 and purchased Gibbs Wiseman property for a parsonage. Florence Boudon left for Denver to visit her brother Ole Loudon for two to three months. Willaign Brengman relocated his family from the Hattie place to the Jacobs property two miles above Milton last week. Janeville to New Albany daily trips run at 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM for passengers and freight with special trips available. contact Phillip Ott in Lanesville for engagements.
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Laneyville
New Albany Thompson Chapel
A. Hart
The
Depauw
D. P. Hattie Place
Miltown
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Barry Whitehead
Wrageny
Ann E. Kron
Milton Best
Irene
John Best
Cheng
Thordwgn
Armour and Company
Armour
Aljso
Coun
Saffer
Vety
Thompson Chapel
Janesville
Lanesville
Phillip Ott
Ind
Danesville Exchange
Bueieas
Coryden
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