Visitors to Mr and Mrs John Day Family August 6
On Sunday August 6 Mr and Mrs Edmund Day and son Virgil of near Breckenridge visited the Day family. Also Mr and Mrs Louis Rochert and son Clarence of near Lanesville called. Mr and Mrs John Zellers and daughters Theresa and Isabella of New Albany visited, joined by Miss Dora Kochert of Laneaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Day
Edmund Day
Virgil
Breckenridge
Louis Rochert
Clarence
Lanesville
John Zellers
Theresa and
Isabella
New Albany
Dora Kochert
Laneaville
Correction of Christie Geswein Wheat Yield figures
The Democrat corrects a wheat yield report for Christie Geswein of Franklin township. The paper previously stated 298 bushels from fourteen acres but now clarifies the accurate yield is 392 bushels from fourteen acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Christie Geswein
Franklin Township
Death of Mrs Charlotte Benton Near Corydon
Mrs Charlotte Elizabeth Benton widow of Aaron J Benton died at her Corydon home at noon last Wednesday August 16 after a long illness. Funeral service was held at the Benton residence with Rev J G Moore officiating and a quartet providing music. Burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery. Born July 18 1843 in Little Rock Ark she came to Indiana as a child and lived in Corydon since 1867. She was 79 and survived by five children Wharton Ira Olga Horner George and Nancy Benton. Three children preceded her in death. She joined the church early and was well regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Elizabeth Benton
Aaron J. Benton
Corydon
Benton
J. G. Moore
Corydon M. E
T. J. Hudson
James B. Brewster
Lee Lockhart
Stella B. Caughlin
John H. Daley
Clarence Kopp
Henry Seburn
Ed. S. Bullett
G. M. Hogg
Lew M. O’bannon
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Julian
Little Rock
Arkasas
Indiana
Charles Bonemes
Mr. Benton
Wharton
Frankfort
Ira
Oklahoma
Olga Horner
Louisville
George
Nancy Benton
Church
Tribute to W. S. Jennings and loss to farmers
Obituary note recalling the death of W. S. Jennings from The Guide. The tribute highlights his weekly agricultural articles and the impact on Indiana farmers and readers in other states. It mentions his attendance at Corydon events, praise for Julia Fried Walker, and reflects on Jennings’s character and recent passing at Hamilton Ohio hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Jennings
Indiana
Harrison County
Corydon
Julia Fried Walker
Chas. H. Kintner
Notice to Remove Buildings at Court House Site
Harrison County Indiana commissioners order C. L. Dick to remove the Martin Hotel and Funk building on lot No. 35 at once. Action issued by commissioners John L. Windell Thos. H. Smith Frank Pearson Attest: C. W. Smith, Auditor. August 19, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Harrison County
Indiana
C. L. Dick
Martin Hotel
Funk
New Court House
Professor Pep Play by Elizabeth Sunday School Class
The M. E. Sunday School of Elizabeth presents Professor Pep a two night play Friday and Saturday August 25 and 26 at 7 30 P M Admission 15 cents proceeds go to church repairs The notice also asks customers at Laconia store to settle accounts by September 1 W E Wolpert A 2 4 W
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Sunday School of
Elizabeth
Pep
Laconia
W. E. Wolpert
Chiropractic offers natural relief for diseases in Corydon
Henry M. Stevens a Palmer graduate offers free consultation and spinal analysis at Kintner Apts A-2-5-w Corydon Indiana promoting chiropractic care as a natural remedy for illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Stevens Palmer
Kintner Apts
Corydon, Ind
Trial Docket Sets Harrison Circuit Court Trial Dates
Harrison Circuit Court opens September 4 with a full docket. Cases include Clarence Colvin vs John and Amos Luther September 5 and State vs Thomas Rusk September 6 for assault and battery with intent, among others. New filings list divorces, damages, injunctions, and guardianship petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Clarence Colvin
John
Amos Luther
State
Thomas Rusk
John H. Luckett
Emmett Beaublossom
Board of Commissioners
Isaac E. Orwick
Aniel Froman
David C. Froman
Edna Schull
J .H
Gibbs
Milltown Bank
Bauer, Miller and Hardwick
Lee Migdal
Bliss
Harry and
Hazel Davis
Estate of Arnold
Charles E. LaDuke
Guthrie LaDuke
Q. T. Berry
Judge Fortune
Longacre Civil War veteran dies at 79 in Indiana
William Winchester Longacre of Harrison county Indiana born September 4 1842 died August 18 1922 aged 79 years 11 months 9 days. He served in Co K 59th Indiana Volunteer Infantry and rode in Shermans march to the sea. He joined the G A R and re married Avesta Mauck in 1896 leaving five sons two grandchildren and one great grandchild plus four step children. He was a devout Christian and longtime Wesley Chapel member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Winchester Longacre
Harrison County
Indiana
Co. “K
59Th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Caroline Patterson
Jesse I
William S
Otto
Lee
Andrew
Methodist Church
Perseveréhéé Chapel
Wesley Chapel
Fox Hunters organize Hoosier Fox Hunters Association
Harrison and adjoining counties fox hunters held a mass meeting at Hancock's Chapel on Saturday August 12 organized the Hoosier Fox Hunters Association with sixty five charter members. Field trials are planned for October 23 to 27. Officers include E S Tuell president Carrington Davis vice president J L Rossbottom secretary treasurer and directors A J Kietchley Harvey Radcliff James Bird Charles E Rusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Hunters
Harrison
Hancock’s Chapel
Hoosier Fox Hunters’ Association
E. S. Tuell
Carrington Davis
J. L. Rossbottom
Sec. and
Treas
C. BE. Clark
A. J. Kietchley
Harvey Radcliff
James Bird
Charles E. Rusk
Secy
Ramsey
Ind
No Hunting Notice on Harrison Township Farm
A no hunting notice prohibits day or night hunting with dog or gun and trapping on Henry Gleb’s farm in Harrison township three miles west of Corydon. Violations will be prosecuted. A-23-3-w. FOR SALE A second hand rubber tired buggy A-1 tr ake CHARLES W EVANS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
Corydon
Henry Gleb
Death of William Flanagan in Heth township
William Flanagan died at his home in Heth township after a two year illness of anemia. Funeral services were at Bethel United Brethren Church in Central, conducted by Rev. C. H. Youngblood, with burial in the church cemetery. He was 65, survived by his wife and six sons, with Walter having predeceased him. he belonged to Bethel church and the Modern Woodmen of America who held ritual services at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Flanagan
Heth Township
Bethel TY. B. Church
Central
C. H. Youngblood
Joseph Flanigan
Connorsville
Willard
Indianapolis
Charles
Iowa
William
Jesse and
Lee
Near Central
Walter
Flanigan
Bethel United Brethren Church
Modern
Woodmen of America
Social Roundup of Local Visitors and Nearby Residents
The column lists visitors and locals across towns including New Albany Louisville Fredericksburg Depauw Petersburg Worthington Morristown Mount Lebanon Leavenworth and Cincinnati. People like Dr G W Baylor Fred Judd Elmore Crecelius Harriet Everet John Dill Ollie Heart and many others are noted for visits business travel fairs and family weekends. The era notes coal shortages with J B Speeds works closed and lamps lit by coal oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Baylor
Fred Judd
Elmore Crecelius
New Albany
Louisville
Harriet Everet
Fredericksburg
John Dill
Indianapolis
Edmond Berkshire
Charles Arnold
Depauw
Ind
John E. Funk
Ollie Crecelius
William Crecelius
Marengo Fair
Willie Lincoln
Lena
Thompson’s Chapel
Emery Dailey
Morristown
Indiana
Milltown
Mt. Lebanon
J. B. Speeds
Ira Borden
Leavenworth
James E. Jackson
Cincinnati
William Moore
James and
Mason
Roscoe Moore
Norman
Harry Marge
Natuday
Frances Miller
Fed. L. Cook
Frances
Pauline
Jewel
James Lincoln
Andrew Stephenson
Miss Tresse
Philip Seacat
Harry Baylor
Albert J. Baylor
Chas. L. Stewart
Marengo
Perry Bline
Little Son
Joseph L. Bline
Edgar Colin
Walter and Edward
Letter Hubert and _ son
Annie B. Colin
Little St. Louis
Lizzie White
Bocks Big Type Poland Chinas at the Fair
Joseph Bock of DePauw plans to bring a portion of his Big Type Poland China hogs and some fine sheep to the fair. The ad notes red farm range hogs and good laying hens with eggs priced at 1.00 per 15 and 8.06 per 100 pastpaid. Corydon Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bock
DePauw
Henry King
Corydos
Ind
H. R
Corydon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Studebaker
W. B
H. P
Cord Tires
Spee
Bana
Lanesville, Indiana
Surety Company
John L. Walter
John W. Shuck, Wich-Pres
Geo. C. Simler
Philip J. Blank
Chris. P. Zolluman
John W. Shuck
Fred J. Schneider
John H. Heth
Bulleti
Jas. L.luckett
Department
University of
Charles B. Seymour
William H. Field
Robert F. Vaughn
Perry B. Miller
H. M. Denton
Leon P. Lewis
Edward J. McDermott
Joseph 8
Laurent
Neville Miller
Bernard B. Batley
Joseph D. Peeler
Sec
Inter-Southern Bldg
Louisville, Ky
Charlotte Benton
John L. Windell
Thos. H. Smith
Frank Pearson
C. W. Smith
Professor Pep
Harrison Circuit
Allie Drake
Nelson Drake
William Trobaugh
Lelah Trobaugh
Allie
Davis
Ben Davis
Jacob E. Shireman
Mary Shireman
Robert Temple
Frank D. McDonald
Cora K. Morris
George F. Martin
Edward Johnson
John Cousins
Frances Shireman
Elvis Shireman
Samuel H. Davis
J. Benton Pierson
Ben
Ake
Charles W. Evans
WM. Flanagan
Heth
Bock’s
Poland
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