Wheels Dash to New Albany Endangering Livelihood
On July 30 grocer W A Lewis lost control of his peddling wagon at Edwardsville when a horse kicked free. The team ran, wrecking the wagon and sending butter, 300 dozen eggs, and gear down a steep embankment near a railroad tunnel. Loss about 150 dollars. Lewis seeks Pike County action for reimbursement and safety fencing at the danger point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Lewis
Edwardsville
Prade
Mr. Lewis
New Albany
Rail Road
Pike Company
Lewis
Our Child Cured by Corydon Lady Physician
Geo A Evause writes to praise Dr Clara Habermet of Corydon Indiana for diagnosing and removing heart worms in his sick daughter. After two years of heart trouble and a year with no improvement, the child recovered fully following the treatment, and Krause urges others to seek the doctor’s care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Woon
Geo. A. Evause
Papa
Corydon
Clara T. Habermet
Ind
Gro
A. Krause
Death of Mrs Rachel Fried after cancer diagnosis
Mrs Rachel Fried died early Monday at age 65 following an appendectomy that revealed cancer. Funeral was held yesterday at 9 a.m. from the family home with Rev Jeffrey officiating. Survived by husband and six children George Roy Julia Minnie Ed in North Dakota and Mrs Anna Burke of Mexico Missouri. Remains laid to rest on Cedar Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Fried
Jeffrey
George
Roy
Julia
Minnie
N. Dakota
Anna Burke
Mexico
Cedar Hill
Ox Brand fertilizers offered by Baxter and Wolfe
For sale a well regarded Ox Brand fertilizer noted for high available phosphoric acid and solid mechanical condition. Widely used by county wheat growers and available year round at the Corydon warehouse. See Baxter and Wolfe before purchasing fertilizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Baxter & Wolfe
Sunday School Celebration Postponed to Sept 11 1902
The Fairview Sunday School event moved from August 9 to Thursday September 11 1902. All schools and other persons are invited, with able speakers and a grand time anticipated. Remember the date and attend to share in the happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Ohio Valley Normal College Sixth Annual Commencement
The Ohio Valley Normal College held its sixth annual commencement on August 1 in a full auditorium. Nine graduates, eight from the Teachers' course and one in Commercial, delivered essays demonstrating independent thought. Prof Hallett and faculty were praised for solid, character-building work. Class address by W. G. Clinton of New Albany offered sound advice in earnest style. Music by Central Christian church quartet of New Albany accompanied the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley Normal College
The
Normal
Central Christian Church Choir of
New Albany
Stanley Rt. Grubb
James G. Binkley
Geo. J. Schneider
Lee TH. Risley
Isay
Nelie I. Keller
Lecture Dates Set for Coming Season by Committee
The lecture committee and bureau publish dates for the season. Hawthorne Musical Club performs on Thanksgiving, November 27, 1902, and Boston Ladies’ Orchestra on January 1, 1903. Fred E. Brooks speaks February 4, 1903, with J. P. Dolliver presenting March 16, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne Musical Club
H. W.j.ham
Boston Ladies’ Orchestra
Fred E. Brooks
J. P. Dolliver
Brass Band Concert Ice Cream Festival at Court House Yard
Corydon Commercial Club invites neighbors to a Thursday evening event on August 7. The yard will be lighted and seats provided for a brass band concert and vocal music to benefit the band, with weekly summer performances. Proceeds support ongoing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Yard
Catholic Church Festival With Music At New Middle Town
A church festival will be held August 15, 1002 on church grounds in New Middle Town. The Catholic church choir organizes the event with refreshments including fresh fish and ice cream. A night ice cream festival and a lecture follow. Assisted high mass and Vespers are planned with a deacon and sub-deacon. Corydon band will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Church
New Middle Town
Corydon Band
Harrison County Fair Sealed Proposals Due August 9 2002
Sealed proposals will be received by the Harrison County Agricultural Society until August 9 2002 at 10 oclock a m for the cook house privilege without a refreshment stand. Bids also invited for furnishing straw and an engine to pump water during the fair week. E S Tuell secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Agricultural Society
Cook House
E. S. Tuell
Secy
Man quits tobacco after 35 years in Boone county
Henry M. Stevens of Boone township told Corydon Democrat staffers of his 35 year tobacco habit and a $1100 expenditure. He read a Bible verse urging temple of the body and vowed to quit, tossing away his chew and never using it again. He urged readers to quit too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinele
Henry M. Stevens
Boone Township
Corydon
Democrat
Reader
Three Score and Ten A Lanesville Memorial Reunion
About forty relatives gathered at Caleb Thomas’s home in Loyd County near Lanesville on a Sunday for a family reunion. Aunt Catharine alarmed by the crowd began snatching chicken heads until reassured the feast was prepared and ready. The old couple, Caleb 70 and Catharine 65, celebrated with cousins, uncles, and aunts from Hardinsburg to Corydon sharing food and drink, while noting their long life since marriage on February 2, 1854 and their large family lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Thomas
Lanesville
Catharine
Theore
Ambrose Bringie
Hardinsbore
M. W. Hanger
James Thomas
Luke
Mattie
Grover
Ray
Joseph Thomas
Ruth
Laura
Nora
John Wolfe
Knob Creek
Minnie
Maud
Elmer
Irven
Bertha
Hettie
George G. Hays
New Albany
C. W. Thomas
Corydon
Margaret Bringle
Hardinsburg
Geo. W. Thomas
Paoli
Nine Large Corydon Junction Lots For Sale In Prime Location
Nine adjoining lots totaling nearly two acres in Corydon Junction Indiana offered for sale. Three lots include a two story 18 by 36 building suitable for store and dwelling with stone cellar and cistern plus two warehouses for grain fertilizer or equipment. Six vacant lots are grassed suitable for pasture garden or truck patch. Fenced with maple row along front, bounded by main street and an alley. Immediate possession offered. KePley Crandall Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Junction
Ind
KePley
Crandall
Death of Thomas Robson in Boone township at 78
Thomas Robson a respected Boone township resident died July 31 from Brights disease aged 78. He leaves a wife and three children Mrs. Margaret Cooper Mrs. Jennie Greer and Lewis D Robson. A Presbyterian and charter member of Boone lodge of Odd Fellows he was buried August 1 at Crosier's burying ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Robson
Boone Township
Bright
Margaret Cooper
Jennie Greer
Lewis D. Robson
The
Presbyterian Church
Boone Lodge of Odd Fellows
Crosier’s Burrying Ground
Fragmentary OCR Dates Read August 28 Admitted
Partial text shows dates and events unclear but highlights August 28 as a referenced point. No names or places clearly readable.
St Peters S S Marks 50th Church Anniversary
St Peter S S held its 35th anniversary gathering at Conrad Richert s grove near the church with about 3000 attendees from ten schools. The day featured devotional services, a long speaker list, and a full program of songs and addresses honoring the church s founding and continuing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter S. S
Conrad Richert
Carl G. Aue
S. S
New Middletown
Ind
Rev
Mills
Indiana
Rogers’ Chapel
Harlan Fenner
D. D
Louisville
St. Peter Lutheran S. S
C. W. Cook
Pfrimmer
Lanesville M. EK
Ney
Penner
Pretty reception for Normal School students by faculty
The Normal School welcomed students with a Tuesday evening gathering hosted by faculty and invited guests. Prof Venner showcased artwork with his pupils while providing explanations. Music by Prof Venner and Miss Ora Briffett accompanied by Miss Nettle Briffett followed by games and refreshments. Prof Hallett, school president, spoke about the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Venner
Nettie Briffett
Hallett
Pleasant Day at Harvey Jolyon's Birthday Gathering
Relatives and friends of Harvey Jolyon of Franklin township honored him with a birthday gathering on August 3. Guests enjoyed a noon reception, a kingly feast, and ice cream during the afternoon before departing with wishes for many future similar occasions. Present were Thomas Allster, Cordia Allster, Josie Allster, Isaac Smith and wife, Charles, Jessie, Mattie, Minnie, Noble and Herman Johnson, Cordia Byerly, Woodford, Hester and Cora Riely, George, Mollie, Walter and Harvey Miller, Benj, Ella and Myrtle Flock, Philip Keinsley, Sallie Emily, Pleas and Lizzie Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Jolyon
Franklin Tnp
Thomas
Cordia
Josie Allster
Isaac Smith
Charles
Jessie
Mattie
Minnie
Noble
Herman Johnson
Cordia Byerly
Woodford
Hester
Cora Riely
George
Mollie
Walter
Harvey Miller
Benj
Ella
Myrtle Flock
Philip Keinsley
Sallie Emily
Pleas
Lizzie Jenkins
Corydon Forms Ladies Base Ball Team
Corydon forms a girls baseball squad with Blanche Bullett at first base Lettie f2oner at second Lida Marshall shortstop Hade Marshall third base Pfrim Zottmann left field Mary Rowland center field Lou Kleber and Pat Wolfe as pitchers Hattie Mitchell as substitute John Black catcher and instructor preparing for a match against the Millstreeters set for an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Blanche Bullett
Lettie F’2oner
Lida Marshall
Hade Marshall
Pfrim Zottmann
Mary Rowland
Lou Kleber
Pat Wolfe
Hattie Mitchell
John Black
Millstreeters
Coldest US Spot Last Saturday At Corydon Fair Ground
The report identifies Corydon Fair Ground as the coldest place in the United States on the preceding Saturday. No other locations or temperatures are specified in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Corydon Fair Ground
For SALE OR RENT A tage houge
Classified line notes a property or item for sale or rent with a contact reference to Hanky We Dy for further details.
Interesting Game Between Business and Professional Men
A crowd at the fair grounds watched a signed cross-town ball game with Vic Bulleit shining at short and yielding several home runs by Bulleit Ward Davis and Mitchell. Mitchell hit the longest homer ever on the grounds, a 390 yard circuit from the tree left of the south track entrance near the grand stand. Lineups included M Shaw A Weaver and J Breeden for Business Men and Vic Bulleit Brewster for Professional Men among others. Final score shows nine for Business Men and ten for Professional Men with umpire John Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Vic Bulleit
Alva Ward
Elmer Davis
Lid Mitchell
Mitchell
M. Shaw
A. Weaver
M. Griffin
J. Breeden
J. Brewster
Fr. A. Bulleit
E. Mitchell
T. C. Winkler
G. Little
John Black
Griffin, Baxter Star?baseball Game Recap
Griffin homered?and Baxter pitched well as Bullett failed to reach first. Mitchell and Davis produced home runs with Ward and Shaw excelling in the outfields. Linder and Wilson had mixed results at bat while Fleshman made a grand stand save on a hot liner. Dannenfelser relieved Davis, Ridley scored once and lingered at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Baxter
Bullett
Breeden
Mitchell
Davis
Ward
Shaw
Linder
J. Wilson
Little
Winkler
Brewster
Weaver
Fleshman
Two Laconia Lots For Sale Or Trade In Indiana
Will sell or trade for Louisville property the two desirable lots in Laconia Indiana. They include store room barn ice house hennery pear orchard 6 room dwelling cistern and out-buildings plus various fruit. In first class condition. Located in Laconia Indiana. JouHN A HAUSE. jy30-tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Laconia
Ind
Jouhn A. Hause
Farm for Sale Near Corydon with Timber and Buildings
The undersigned offers a 60 acre farm six miles south of Corydon on a public highway. Includes some timber and fair buildings. Sale by bar gain. Wm F Deatrick Cedar Wood Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Wm. F. Deatrick
Cedar Wood
Ind
Farmers Begin Wheat Break Season in County Area
A series of Sunday visits report A J Getz and wife to Edward Simcox. Dick Shaffer from Hill Grove to his uncle Lafe Davis. W P Mauck and family to Alfred Mauck. Rosa Fry and Cleva Kopp from Heidlebeg to Daisy Neely. Emmett Pitman and family from near Hill Grove to Daniel Neely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Shaffer
Hill Grove
Lafe Davis
W. P. Mauck
Alfred Mauck
Rosa Fry
Cleva. Kopp
Heidleberg
Daisy Neely
Emmett Pitman
Near Hill Grove
Daniel Neely
Coming Soon to Grand Fee Street Parade Event
Advertisement promising updated entertainment shows featuring Prof. I. Oatman and his trained animals including horses ponies mules and the only trained bulls in America. Grand parade at 10 am with admission 25 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Oatman
America
Grand Fee Street
Funeral notices from Louisville area families
The passage records multiple deaths and burials, listing Mr. John Ott and relatives visiting, John Leon attending his brother in law John Zorm's funeral, August Bannack injuring a hand at work, Mrs. Mary Mueller visiting relatives, the six month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yost laid to rest, the eight month old Bowman child buried, and John F. T. aged 53 buried at Janesville Catholic cemetery with Father A Peekskamp officiating. Zorn family expressed sympathy for a wife and eight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ott
Louisville
John Leon
John Zorm
Mary Mueller
Joseph Yost
Wm. Bowman
John FT
Leteesvile
Janesville
A. Peekskamp
Mr. Zorn
Kodol Digestive Aid Praised By Satisfied Customer
A letter from Viola Indiana extols Kodol for curing months of stomach trouble and helping a neighbor with dyspepsia. The testimonial claims Kodol digests any food and functions as a reconstructive tonic, advising one dose after meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry. Viola
Kodehi
L. A. Riguy & Son
Local Residents Visit Relatives and Support In Ill or Ky
Grant Garey ill as Mrs. Lizzie George and family of Englah visit relatives here Ed Flora and family travel near Iris. Ossie Shireman and Ned Huches stay in New Albany and Breckenridge Ky. Carrie Hays returns from State University. George Hardin and family visit New Albany kin. Henry Brancenvarg from Chicago cares for his mother Sarah Lederman with Dr D W Hays at Valley City aiding Nervie Watson in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie George
Englah
Ned Huches
Breckenridge, Ky
Carrie Hays
The
State University
George Hardin
New Albany
Henry Brancenvarg
Chicago
Sarah Lederman
D. W. Hays
Valley City
Nervie Watson
Remarkable Cure with Chamberlain Remedy Narrated
Mrs Curtis Baker of Rockwalter Ohio recalls an infant's cholera infantum recovery after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Within two days the child improved fully and later remained healthy. She endorses the product and notes its availability at Crosier’s Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Baker
Rockwalter
Chamberlain
Crosier’s
Corver
Local Residents Noted in Brief Social Items
Mr Charles Sturm erects a new barn while Mr David Wells works over the river. Mrs Mary Walters of Louisville visits her aunt Mrs Emma Gray. Mrs Florence Davis of Illinois visits her mother Mrs E Sturm of Elizabeth. Mr Henry Loitch travels to New Albany to keep a livery stable. Misses Effie and Mamie Duckwall of Louisville stay with Miss Lucille Webé of Posey township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Walters
Louisville
Mrs
Emma Gray
Florence Davis
Ilinois
E. Sturm
Elizabeth
Henry Loitch
New Albany
Effie
Mamie Duckwall
Lucille Webé
Posey Township
Sioux City boy saved from eye poison eye with salve
During a family outing last month W H Dibble of Sioux City recalls his boy being poisoned by weed or plant. The child rubbed poison into his eyes and nearly lost sight until De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve was used. The first application helped, and in days he recovered fully. Beware of counterfeits. L A Riely & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dibble
Sioux City
Fially
de Witt
Dewit
L. A. Riely & Son
Epworth League Attendance and Local Visit Highlights
The Epworth League at Moberly drew a large crowd Sunday night. Last Saturday the Standard Bearers of Moberly presented an engaging program that attracted many attendees. Mrs Burnett and her daughter are visiting relatives and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Moberly
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William A. Lewis
Edwardsville Tunnel
Rachel Fried
Mon
G. W. Clinten
Corydon Commercial Club
Henry
Friends
Nt Iy
Eae
ST. Peter’s
Weather Report
Dannenfelser
Ridley
Dixie
A. J. Getz
Edward Simcox
Southern Belle Rail Road
August Bannack
Mauckport
Grant Garey
Flora
Ossie Shireman
Stony Point
Charles Sturm
David Wells
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