TEW SALISBURY TEAMS VICTORIOUS AT COUNTY MEET
The second annual county field meet was held at the Fair Grounds on a bright November day after a rain delay. New Salisbury High and Mauckport competed in baseball and track events with New Salisbury and New Amsterdam high schools earning top honors in running, jumping, and relay events. New Salisbury beat New Amsterdam 36 to 18 in a basketball game that closed the day, with officials Buckney and Mitchell providing steady officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salisburys
Theorth
Mauckport Nine
Jakie Sherman
Mauckport
Lander
Felmy
Sherman
Salisbury Swatters
Pyra
Iistand
Depauw Hich
New Salisbury
Adauckport
Sooner
Mauckport A. S
Clune
Heuser
Clunie
Richard
Pin‘aire
Depauw High School
Pinaire
Depauw
Allen
Sonner
Pinowire
Bliss
New Amsterdam
Sappenfield
Depauw H. S
Davis
Rinehart
Coombs
Thevenot
Deypauw
Messrs
Buckney and
Mitchell
New Salisbury High School
Thanksgiving Program at Evans Landing Church 1915
Thanksgiving program rendered by Willow Springs School at Evans Landing Presbyterian on Sunday evening November 21 1915 with Rev Hinkle delivering a sermon. School enrollment 45 pupils. Children sang Bringing in the Sheaves and readings and songs followed including The First Thanksgiving Day and The Story of the Pilgrims. Arminda Noe teacher. A Christmas program planned for Sunday night after Christmas by the same school.
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Presbyterian Church
Evans Landing
Willow Springs
Hinkle
Hazel Cunningham
Onzg
Reapers of Harvest
Marie Cunningham
Reson Whr
Nolen Cunningham
John L. Coovert
Duncan Kraft
Babies In the
Mary Neel
Johnnie
Charles Ackermal
Carrie Mason
Arminda Noe
Presbyterian
Shower For December Bride At Coredon Jet Home
Miss Ethel McIntosh hosted a Saturday afternoon shower for her cousin Grace Adams at Mrs. C J Bullett’s home in Coredon Jet. Grace’s fiancé William Daniel Stevens is to marry in late December. Guests showered the bride with gifts. Miss Katherine Uiser won the prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Straud Buileit at the punch bowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel McIntosh
C. J. Bullett
Coredon Jet
Grace Adams
William Daniel Stevens
Miss McIntosh
Katherine Uiser
Straud Buileit
New Albany
Senator Kern Named Democratic Floor Leader Again
Hon John Worth Kern Indiana s junior United States Senator has been chosen again as the Democratic floor leader in the Senate. Democrats caucused at the National Capitol naming him without opposition. Congress will convene next Monday for the regular session.
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John Worth Kern
Indiana
United States
United States Senate
National Capitol
Kern
Senate
Congress
Term court actions list several criminal and civil cases
The present term records multiple Indiana criminal cases including Swartz harboring untaxed dog Bartley wife desertion Rippy Summerville Redman perjury Cahoe intent to ravish Stevens fake pretense Gordon assault battery and disturbing meeting Robbins overdriving horse Funk assault battery with fines and a $300 judgment Civil matters show trial by court or jury with damages judgments divorces quiet title and foreclosure actions with various defendants and settlements Stotsenburg Weathers and Dowling appear as attorneys and judges noted Gad Briles seeks $3000 damages for assault and battery
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Indiana
John Swartz
Edward Bartley
Roy Rippy
James Summerville
Ray Redman
John M. Paris
William Cahoe
State
Charles D. Stevens
Monroe Gordon
Griff Robbins
Harry Funk
W. Is. Marshall
Stephen Stepro
S. Shuck
Elva Applegate Et al Ve
William A. Watson
Benjamin F. Byrant
John Lyskowinski
John A. Rowe
Charles Farish
Charles V. Bauer
Sallie P. Glenn
Mary C. Froman
Amiel Froman
Jennie Stoy
Mannie A.smith
New Albany
Stotsenburg and Weathers
Alexander Dowling
John W Uesseler Death Notice
John W Uesseler born in Germany June 24 1819 died November 25 1915 aged 66 years 5 months 1 day survived by his wife five children and other relatives funeral at German Reform Church New Middletown with several ministers officiating and a prayer excerpt.
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John Wills
Frederick
Catharine Elizabeth Spectort
Elizabeth
German Reformed Church of
New Middletown
Ind
Catharine O. Foster
John B
Edward H
Elizabeth M. Wesseler
This County
Anna M. Smith
Boone County
GeorXost
German Reform Church
M. P. Schoepile
Milton Ave
German Reformed Church
Louisville
Toombs
U. B
Egger
Lose Eye in Thanksgiving Hunting Accident
George Miller a trustee of Franklin township sustained severe injuries when his gun discharged after snagging briars during a hunting trip. A bullet penetrated both hands and the eye, striking a hickory tree before hitting him. He was hospitalized at St. Edward’s in New Albany where his left eye was removed. His son and a neighbor accompanied him to the trip. the son left to fetch the dog and did not see the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Miller
Franklin Township
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Frank J. Firnschild
Mrs. Frank J. Firnschild expresses sincere thanks to friends and St Peters Lutheran Church members for a birthday handkerchief shower. Sixty two handkerchiefs and one fancy apron were received. Wishing others the same joy, she hopes love zeal and unity endure.
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St. Peters Lutheran Church
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Elizabeth Marshall in Corydon
Mrs. Elizabeth Marshall 76, once a beloved Corydon resident, enjoyed a surprise birthday dinner last Sunday with her children and extended family at James Marshall's home. Attendees included James and William Marshall and families, Dan and Mrs. Wheat, Frank Waton and others in the Marshall circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Marshall
Corydon
William
James Marshall
Mia
William Marshall
Dan Marshall
Frank Watson
Frank Self
Rhea Lamb
Dan Wheat
Jerseys for Sale in Corydon Ind Heifer Offer
Four to fifteen month old registered Jersey heifers for sale by Edward Snider Corydon Indiana R R 3 Phone Crandall Exchange. They are all right and available for viewing. Mrs Rhea Lamb and Mrs George Miller visited Louisville on Thursday and Friday to attend Bohemian Girl at Macauley’s Thursday night.
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Edward Snider
Corydon
Ind. R
Rhea Lamb
George Miller
Louisville
Macauley
Evans O Bandon and Posey Tie Wedding at County Clerk
Evans O Bandon and Ben Posey were married Friday after securing papers at the County Clerk's office. Rev M A Cossaboom officiated at the Christian church ceremony. The bride is daughter of Thomas and Mrs Evans. the groom, Ben F O Bannon, is a farmer. They will live with the bride's parents briefly.
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Ben Posey
M. A. Cossaboom
Christian Church
Thomas Evans
Ben F. O’ Bannon
Aluna Evan Lew O'Bannon
Old Soldier Robert J. Smith Dies After Paralysis Strokes
Robert J. Smith died at his daughter Leanna Tindall’s home six miles south of Corydon after a stroke paralyzing him years earlier. He previously lost an arm at Vicksburg while serving in the Union Army. Survived by son Benjamin and five daughters, funeral at Perseverance Chapel conducted by Rev. W. H. Minter. Burial followed at the church cemetery.
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Robert J. Smith
Leanna Tindall
Corydon
Perseverance Chapel
W. H. Minter
Benjamin
Dogwood
Thomas H. Smith
This County
Charles Watson
Columbus
Elia Horne
Little York
Illinois
Forrest Chappell
Evansville
Charles Smith
Vicksburg
Falls From Trestle Leaves Man in Critical Condition
Worth Rusk of Elizabeth is hospitalized in Louisville after a Thursday night fall from a Corydon Junction trestle. He crawled under the rails when a train approached, slipped and dropped about twenty five feet into a ravine. He was found by a passerby next morning and rushed to City Hospital with severe head injuries.
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Worth Rusk
Elizabeth
Louisville
Corydon Junction
New Albany
Mott Station
Splendid Grand Opera Comes to Louisville Week of Song
Louisville hosts eight grand operas starting Monday December 18 at Macauleys Theatre. The San Carlo Grand Opera Company, 120 members strong with about twenty world stars, features a full chorus and orchestra. Korsair Temple brings the troupe. ticket sales are expected to be phenomenal. A detailed notice will appear in next week's Democrat.
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Louisville
Macauleys Theatre
Kentucky
San Carlo Grand Opera Company
Korsair Temple
Shriner
Democrat
Mrs Reas Injured In Corydon Buggy Accident
Mrs. William Reas of Corydon area suffers bruises after her horse spooked and overturned a buggy near the south bridge. Dr W E Amy attended. no bones broken. Funeral procession for Straude E Elbert passed through Corydon en route to St Michael Church in Boone township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reas
Corydon
Perry Feller
W. E. Amy
Reas
Pie Supper Thrives In Franklin Township
The No 4 Franklin township pie supper held Tuesday night November 23 drew strong support with proceeds totaling 16.80 dollars. Miss Gertrude Zollman serves as the teacher.
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Franklin Township
Gertrude Zollman
Farmers Institute Set for December 9 at Horticultural Hall
The Georgetown Township farmers in Floyd County plan a Farmers Institute at Horticultural Hall near Duncan on Thursday December 9. A detailed program covers prayers music opening remarks legumes value home economics corn contests child and destiny talks Panama Pacific Exposition and more with Miss McNeill Mrs Elizabeth Stanley and H M Widney among presenters. Chairman G B Harrell and Secretary C E Hessing invite all to attend promising valuable time.
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Georgetown Township
Floyd County
Farmers’ Institute
Horticultural Hall
Duncan
O. C. Taylor
Georgetown
M. V. Hanger
H.M. Widney
St. Joe
Indiana
H. M. Widney
W. Cc
Elizabeth Stanley
Jiberty
G. B. Harrell
C. E. Hessing
Straud Elbert Dies at 33 in Boone Township
Straud Elbert died at his parents home in Boone township last Monday morning at age thirty three. Funeral services will be held at St. Michael's Church where he was a member. He had suffered illness for several years. Survived by parents and many brothers and sisters including Mitchell Elbert Washington John Kansas Noah Leo Mrs Alloi Horn Mrs David Melton Mrs Perry Rhodes Louisville Mrs John Gordon New Albany and Sydney Silbert.
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Perry Rhodes
David Melton
Alvis Horn
Leon
Noah Elbert
Louisville
John Gordon
New Albany
Corydon
Sied Elbert
Boone Township
Straude E Elbert
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Straud Elbert
Fred Elbert
Mitchell Elbert
Washington
John
Kansas
Noah
Leo
Alloi Horn
Sydney Silbert
Corydon Court 184 Election Officers to Be Held
Ben Hur notice to Corydon Court 184 members announces 1916 officer election including one trustee on Tuesday December 7 at 7 o'clock. All members urged to attend. By order of the Chief Mr and Mrs Thomas Gifford returned to New Albany after three weeks with Dr John Bottorff and relatives near Corydon.
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Corydon Court
Thomas ¢ Gifford
New Albany
John Bottorff
Corydon
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New Amsterdam High School
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Palmyra High School
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Rf Best
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New Ailbany
Rachel Hickman
Ramsey
Eusraetatlads
Democrats
Circuit Court Proceedings
JW. F. Uesseler
Webster Township
Long Iiness
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Louisville City Hospital
Splendid Grand Opera
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