General Directory of District Officers and Officials
District offices list Hon Michael C Kerr Hon George W Denbo Senate Hon Peter M Zenor Representative Benjamin P Douglas Clerk Samuel Jo Wright Auditor Peter Endris Sheriff Edward Parkinsor Treasurer William Zollma Recorder Weth Nye School Examiner Joseph Wilsum Coroner John Brewster Surveyor Amos Tolenson Samuel Bo Davis Commissioner Davis Richard H E Petle Prosecution details District Attorney John McCarty meets fourth Mondays in April August December Commissioners Court meets fourth Mondays in March June September and December
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael C. Kerr
George W. Denbo
Senate
Peter. M. Zenor
Benjamin P. Douglaas
Antes Ilaca
Samuel Jo Wright
Peter Endris Sherif Edward Parkinsor
Wiliam Zollma
Weth. Nye
Wee Ee
Sehoat
dJoseph Wilsum
John Brewster
Amos Tolenson
Samuel Bo Dhvis
Conemévisioner
Dsearee
W. Davis
Richard HE. Tpetle
Recenuc Reserrip
Cimecie Caven
George A. Bicknell
Robert de Shaw
Fragmented OCR List of Names and Numbers from a Local Page
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous personal names such as Harrison Boone and Leonard Keller along with scattered numbers and incomplete details. The text reads like a damaged directory or notice page with unclear context and several misread words.
Fragmented Readable Names and Notices in Local Ledger
A garbled OCR passage lists numerous personal names, initials, and scattered phrases. It references individuals such as Slaughter and Eisert along with generic roles like secretary and treasurer. The text also hints at meeting days and store rows but contains extensive misspellings and partial words.
Local church notices and mail routes listed in county schedule
The fragment lists Methodist services on Sundays and Thursdays led by named pastors and trustees. It details post and county office mail departures from Corydon and daily or Thursday morning runs to Lanesville New Albany Georgetown Burnville and other towns, with several stations named in the transit plan.
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Altay
Corydon
County Parst Ollices
Lanesville
King’s Cave
Valuer
Maitekporé
Neiv Aasterdam
Ftosewood
Yisp
Aving
Harrison County
Ind
Stockslager
N. W
Wolfe
Pearl
Market
Spring Streets
New Albany
Tud
Circuit
Common Pleas
Patterson Strikes Jury Verdict in Indiana Case
In Elizabeth Indiana and Indianapolis officials Patterson and Strattan oversee a jury related proceeding with JRIVANT & STRATTON serving as superintendents. The fragment hints at a legal action or trial in the Indiana area involving named parties and the jury.
Corydon Democrat Ad Rates and Local Notices
Corydon Indiana newspaper lists subscription terms and ad rates with local notices and community notes. Mentions state and county figures, court next Monday, and local improvements plus social items about the town marshal and county fair preparations.
Fainting Season in Atlanta Causes Aflutter
Report from the Atlanta Georgian notes that sixty nine young ladies fainted in the city during the summer. Fifty seven collapsed into gentlemen arms eleven fell to the floor and one into a water bucket none of the incidents described as serious. The report references the seated term but provides no further detail.
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Atlanta
Fainting Ladies at Corydon Egg Event
Fifteen young women gathered in Corydon to faint at an event, but with no gentleman available several changed their minds. Eleven fell into men's arms while one woman fainted onto a tom cat and another collapsed into a tub. A heated question followed on who should pay for the eggs.
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Corydon
Ben Fruit
Harrison county real estate transfers recorded
Transfers recorded since last publication include Dennis Kepley to John A. Kepley of 60 acres in town 3 range 4 for 700. George Straub to John M. Belz of Corydon lots 190 and 191 for 400. John M. Kepley to John Crandall of part of section 28 for 100. Hiram A. Dome to John Mulvany of three acres in section 26 for 68. Henry Denbo to Adam D. Rike of part lot 58 Corydon for 426. James Keewar to Jonathan P. Cole of lot S in New Salisbury for 225. Henry Donenfelter to George Strand of part lot 190 Corydon for 100.
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Harrison County
Dennis Kepley
John A. Kepley
George Straub
John M. Belz
Corydon
John M. Kepley
John Crandall
Hiram A. Dome
John Mulvany
Henry Denbo
Adam D. Rike
James Keewar
Jonathan P. Cole
New Salisbury
Two Notable Visitors at Corydon and a Soldier Tax Exemption
The article recalls Corydon visits by two distinguished men during Governor Jennings’s tenure in an old brick house. A dining companion recounts toasts by Jackson and Monroe. It notes New Hampshire’s July law granting tax exemptions to veterans of the late war, a policy altered after Democratic gains.
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Corydon
Jennings
Indiana
Jacob Stith
Jackson
Monroe
Harrison County
New Hampshire
Government expenses in the last fiscal year
Telegraph reports from Washington show total government outlays for the year ending June 30 at 691 million dollars. It notes Buchanan era spending at 85 million and Grant era costs eight times higher, criticizing Republican claims of economy and urging coverage of these figures.
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Washington City
Buchanan
Grant
Corydon Repubblican
Harrison County Tax Watchdog Alerts on Defalcations
A civic notice urges Harrison County taxpayers to note alleged radical misappropriations, urging preservation of the clipping for readers to scrutinize where public funds are diverted and to stay informed about financial irregularities.
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Harrison County
Defalcation Claims Taint Indiana Political Districts
A radical critic attacks the Democratic party over Indiana defalcations. The list names First District A Lewis 14440 Second District H Crawford 2150 Fourth District J Su Yates 33928 Teeth District D C Chipman 87864 Unadjusted-Second District B F Scribner 109200 Third District S S Hunter 83300 Tenth District W A Withers 47200 Paid in full Tenth District J R Steek 7300.
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Richard
Indiana
A. Lewis
H. Crawford
J. Su. Yates
D. C. Chipman
B. F. Scribner
S. S. Hunter
W. A. Withers
J. R. Steek
President Grant accused of using Custom House for convention
The New Orleans Custom House Convention on August 10 faced claims Marshal Packard acted with Presidential authority to use the building and U S troops for protection of a Republican convention. Cannon guards and a government building were cited as partisan safeguard for Grant’s allies, prompting criticism of government overreach.
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Harrison County
Louisiana
Custom House
New Orleans
United States
New York Tribune
New Osleans
Marshal Packard
Grant
Grant and bayonet policy spark GOP dissent in 1860s
Pennsylvania Governor Geary, a Republican, denounces the federal use of marines in Philadelphia during an election. He argues for universal amnesty to the South and warns that governing with the bayonet proves the Republic a failure. He urges fair elections and state-backed order.
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Harrison County
Grant
Geary
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
South
Schurz Attacks Grant Nepotism in Chicago Speech
Gen Carl Schurz denounces President Grant for appointing cousins and brothers in law to public posts and accepting presents to reward donors, arguing leaders set a corrupt example and subordinates imitate such favors. London society meanwhile buzzes over the Crown Princess kissing Lady Holland in public.
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Carl Schurz
Chicago
Grant
London
Lady Holland
Wedding Tour Leads to 35 Anomaly at Detroit Eatery
A Oakland county newlywed couple visiting Detroit misreads a restaurant sign and objects to dinner charges. The groom questions 35 cents per meal while a sign lists 124 to 2 ep indicating hours. The exchange ends with the guest saying he likes to see folks perform what they advertise.
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Detroit
Oakland County
Jefferson Avenue
Meridian
Newspaper values and ownerships in New York City
The New York Herald is valued at 5 million and owned by Commodore James Gordon Bennett Jr. The Evening Post at 1.25 million. The New York Times valued at 1.5 million with 1 million offered and refused. The New World at 1.2 million. The Tribune at 2 million. The Evening Mail at 150 thousand, with Cyrus W. Field buying one third for 50 thousand. The Evening Telegram at 200 thousand not for sale. The New York Sun at 1.5 million paying seven percent. The Journal of Commerce at 500 thousand. The Daily and Weekly News at 900 thousand. The New York Star at 500 thousand not for sale. The Commercial Advertiser at 250 thousand. The Yews and Sun have the closest daily circulation.
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New York Herald
Commodore James Gordon Bennett, Jr
Evening Post
John J. Cisco
New York Times
The
New World
the Tribune
Evening Mail
Cyrus W. Field
New York Sun
Journal of Commerce
Yews
Sun
New York Star
Joseph Howard
Sunday Laws and Scotch Clergy Commandments
The Scotch clergy declared many Sunday prohibitions as sins including horse exercise travel walking and idle time. They labeled most acts intolerable violations of the fourth commandment. Connecticut regulations, while influenced by clergy, were slightly milder than those in Scotland.
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Connecticut
Scotland
Tribune suggests annexing Utah to Nevada to solve Mormon question
The Chicago Tribune argues that annexation of Utah by Nevada is the best solution to the Mormon question, presenting a bold political proposal aimed at resolving the regional issue.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Utah
Nevada
New Hampshire IRS Inspectors Demand License Fee
In New Hampshire internal revenue officers sample a drink then require a $25 license fee. A warning to young women advises against heavy hair oil as the season risks spoiling coats and other attire.
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New Hampshire
Internal Revenue
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Ceneral Directory
Township Trustees
Harrison A. Boone
Leonard Keller
Robert Th. Croster Bos
Phornbiarv
Dleth
Willian Benson
Wees Franklin Daniels
Bowlines
Pusey Closeph Preweese Duckson
Letylor Cinta van Melee
Webster Alexander Flowd O
Vorgur
Thomas
Slaughter
David Dordan
Jaend
Dor
J. Torece
A.M. Eisert
Auhn Woolford
Hiwards
Compton
Justices of Peace
Siler
Frankin
Saul
Renjoutin
Davin
Joli Herter
Michel Kuawapples
Webster Vanintitevets
Fee
Roeners
Abel R. Breeden
HE Plasconsireks
Monark
E. Cb. Ge. Ee
Garin
sLuwes L. Morris
Noble Gasca
Li HH
Sereetary
A. WE
Piscal
Leelee
Ubele Dodge
Ubde
Dente, Bike & Co
Denbo
Mossamue
J. Wright
Castonally
de Superet Mdnister
Christian Sears
oTelowk
A. Mund Gy Welock
Pol
Luch—Pestor
Corvron CaoxeoRaTion
Wiliam Reader
Samel B. Locker
Reynolds
Ephraim Mowrer
George W. Miller
Bo E. Liseher
Marshall
Win
Tenry M. Meth
Tresestrer
James D. Irvin
Corydon, Ind
W. BR. Slemons & C O.'S Hardware
Marebly
Woler
M. Stockslager
Corydon Ind
Wolfe & Stockslacer
Attorneys AT Law
Corydon Indiana
W.T. Scott
J.€. Mecarty
Attorney’s At Law
Harrison
E. M. Melton
Elizabeth
RB. W. Patterson
Émjunet
Scott Wolfe
Mauckport
Tex. Ders
John P. Zenor
Rosewoun, Ind
A. W. Brewster
Cofresce
Public Square
Indianapolis
Jrivant & Stratton
Practical Business, Military, and Lecture College
Rk. Tr. Brown
Particulas
A. L. Southard
Indianapolis, Ind
Stcornmey
Democrat
Griffitn & McGrain
Corydow
Faseng
Farrison
W. Matytees
W.T. Zenor
Matthis & Zenor
Corydon, Indiana
E.M. Tracewell
Tracewell
Tracewell & Soe
Nelson Street
Leavenworth
Almes
Tlbrixon
Crawford
BE. M
Tanerner
Brirgt
With John Mann
Frontier
State Street
Harrison Cowry
James H. Marshel
Main Street
Morgan
McClellan
Kitgore
Buena Vista
Somerse
Corydon Aémocrat
Gfno
Common Pleas Court
Vincennes Sun
Cyrus Nutt
Bloomington
M. E
Odd Fellow’s Mutual Aid Society of New Albany
Newburg
Warrick County
William W. Kintner
Thomas McGrain
John Endris
Col
James McBride
Warford Hickman
New Albany Standard
Harbeson
Galt
Gen Jackson and
Jaines
Yonroe
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