Accidental shooting claims life of 14 year old George Deere
Late Wednesday afternoon John Deere, 17, discharged an old revolver two miles north of Ramsey and fatally wounded his brother George Deere, 14, who died minutes after collapsing near their home. Coroner Nye held an inquest. funeral services were led by Rev. Hilgeman at the German burying ground in New Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deere
Ramsey
George
Deere
Jackson Township
Nye
German Burying Ground
Hilgeman
New Middletown
Armour Herald Editor Proposes Grim Paper Death Plan
The Armour Herald editor mockingly outlines a modern suicide recipe for journalists tired of the job. He claims he would not resort to dramatic methods but would publish a candid edition exposing truth about people and then wait for the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Herald
Abraham
Corydon Cannery Nears Completion Promises Big Farm Demand
The Corydon cannery building is nearly finished and will soon hire many workers. High prices will be paid for tomatoes and sweet corn, with a ready market in the county. Farmers are urged to begin harvesting and to contact company officers to discuss supplying vegetables and fruits daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Cannery
Oon
Death of James Windell in Washington township
James Windell aged twenty two, son of John JL Windell of Washington township, died on the 22d, after epilepsy linked to overheating. The funeral was held Thursday at Wesley Chapel, west of Valley City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
John JL. Windell
Washington Township
Wesley Chapel
Valley City
Special Indiana Gas Belt Train Raises Low Round Trip Fares
A special train to the Indiana Gas Belt departs from Union Depot Louisville at 7 am with return to Louisville by 11 40 pm. Round trip prices listed: Rushville 1.00 Knightstown 1.00 Anderson 1.25 Alexandria 1.28 Marion 1.50. Tickets at City Office 202 4th Ave and at Depot. W A Bullett & Son advertise buggy stock and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Union Depot
Louisville
Rushville
Knightstown
Anderson
Alexandria
Marion
4Th Ave
S. J. Gates
Boom the county seat with good roads and enterprise
Fred Blume argues farmers should fund roads and business around Corydon to lift the entire county. He notes Harrison township pays more in taxes while Posey seeks large repairs, urges boosting the county seat to spur growth and attract capital for factories and better roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dremocrat
Harrison Township
Heth
Posey
Taylor and
Webster
Corydon
Fred Blume
74th Birthday Celebration for Aunt Sarah Gwartney
A Mauckport gathering on a Saturday evening hosted Aunt Sarah Gwartney for her 74th birthday. Thirty three ladies attended and around 9 pm a committee from the local lodge presented a rocker in honor of her late husband. Guests departed wishing her many happy years. This report from ONE WHO WAS THERE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gwartney
Mauckport
Ami
Sarah
Returns After 43 Years From Arkansas Visit
Mr. Isaac Albin, once of the county and now in Arkansas, returns to visit relatives after forty three years. He is brother to John Albin of Irish, with substantial farming interests in Arkansas and Kansas. He is over seventy but still manages his holdings. J. McKinster offers framing and upholstering services with guaranteed work at reasonable prices in Corydon Indiana. Money to loan on first mortgage advertised by Savings & Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Albin
Arkansas
Albin
John Albin
Kansas
J. &. McKinster
Corydon, Ind
Heidelberg and Community Notices
A small child of Joseph Schoonover has pneumonia. Perry Mauck will return to work at Louisville soon. The egg social at Fry's school house was largely attended. Henry Bickel and wife visited Jacob Wise last Wednesday. Wm. Grove and family visited Mrs. Groves' parents Sunday. Misses Lula and Grace Kopp returned home from Louisville. Jesse Gibner and family of Corydon visited George Fry and family recently. Julius Windell, at New Albany for schooling, visited home folks last week. Straud Toler and wife and Charney Toler and family visited W. D. Toler and family last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schoonover
Perry Mauck
Louisville
Fry
Henry Bickel
Jacob Wise
Wm. Grove
Straud Toler
Charney Toler
W. D. Toler
Circle of ambition and rural life in Highland water ad
An editorial excerpt traces a satirical circle from farm boys to editors and bankers, ending with a joke about a “trust magnate” and a call to visit a rural display featuring cows chickens and pigs with Highland cistern water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trust
Steerstetter saw mill and farm equipment for sale
For sale items include a 40 horsepower engine, 40 horsepower boiler, a 12 inch belt 60 feet long, four improved duplex dogs. Located two miles north of Ramsey, contact at Capital Hotel Corydon Ind. Available until May 15. Also two spans of 3 year old mules, two good work horses, Shorthorn cattle. Residence one mile south of Corydon on Laconia road. The Fair Grounds open for cow pasture May 1, tickets via Treasurer Geo W Applegate Jr. Amzi Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Capital Hotel
Corydon
Ind
Lawrence Garing
Laconia Road
Geo. W. Applegate, Jr
Amzi Weaver
Mortgage Exemptions Described for County Filings
Persons seeking the mortgage exemption must file with the County Auditor during March or April each year. The note also mentions tidying graves before Decoration Day.
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NEW Furniture
Alex Miller & Co
John E. Nickinster
Cory Don, Ind
Hopkins
Albany
B.M. Bartley
Bartley
First National Bank
J. M. Andrew
Vv. J. Bulleit, Casuier
Andrew
J.J. Beavern
C. Work
W. H. P. Wiseman
Samonr
Promouern
Harrison County
NEW Farmers’ Howe Hotel
Easa
E. Market Street
Louisville, Ky
C W. Cole
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
S. Pfrimmer
Cen’l. Agent
Aidt
College Journal
NEW Albany Business College
New Albany
Corydon Canning Factory
James Windell
W. A. Bullett & Son
Savings & Loan Association
J. L. O'Bannon
L. Fleshman
S.5
J. W. Hudson
Amos Lemmon
C. W. Rhodes
D. A. Jordan
Levi Sappenfield
Kate Stevens
Z. T. Funk
Martha Elliott
Thomas J. Stevens
William J. Arnold
Silas Bringtle
R. R. Sigler
J. A. Watson
James K. P. Sonner
Emmett Sonner
W. K. Lemmon
Lewis O'Bannon
Major Pfrimmer
W. H. Reader
I. L. Neely
H. J. Stern
C. W. Thomas
J. A. McRea
G. K. Gwartney
John A. Kelley
Thomas B. Deweese
W. T. Graves
Roy Graves
W.R. Shuck
George H. Mader
W.H.H. Hudson
Joseph M. Graves
Ezra Kelier
John S. Arnold
W.S. Shuck
C. Wayne Cook
M. W. Funk
George W. Sonner
J. L. Sonner
Jacob F. Wright
Sam Pfrimmer
R. S. Kirkham
L. C. Adams
Henry Wright
J. M. Graves
Heidleburg
Circle
James I. Smith
H, Ginkins
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