Death of longtime Heth township resident James Trotter at 98
James Trotter died at his home in Heth township last night at 6 43 o clock of old age. Born January 1 1810 he would have been 99 on January 1 1909. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Oscar Gean and the remains interred at Kaga Flora cemetery. He leaves two sons Hugh and John and a daughter Mrs John Kagan plus grandchildren and great grandchildren. Known as a good citizen and devout Christian he stood as a ripe example in the county life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Trotter
Heth Township
Oscar Gean
M. E. Church
Kaga-Flora
Mauckport
John Trotter
Nebraska
Hugh Trotter
John Kagan
Jinmie” Trotter
In Memory of Zelphia Toler from the Toler Family
Obituary tribute for Zelphia daughter of Mr and Mrs D W Toler who died in November 1908 at age 16 years and 5 months She joined the A B church at Fairview in 1907 and lived a consistent Christian life The family describes her as a beloved daughter sister friend and the jewel of the family The poem expresses faith that she rests in a bright afterlife and mentions a church community and memories of Zelphia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelphia
D.W Toler
A. B. Church
Fairview
Ana
Dak
Death
Buck
Zelrina
Torrow
Zulphia
Roxie
Blue River Community Notes and Visits
Mrs. Daniel Berdon remains ill at this writing. D. P. Sunerheber stayed with friends near Wyandotte Sunday. Joe Wiseman and family visited Clarence Breeden Wednesday. Cave Rainbolt attended the English Indiana Association Friday and Saturday. Mr and Mrs Walter Keller and daughter Annis returned home Wednesday after visiting his parents in Louisville. Walter Davis Dixie visited Lee Hut tle Wednesday and Thursday. they hunted at Thanksgiving and had a grand time. Rev Will Todd preached a stirring sermon Sunday afternoon at Blue River then returned to New Bethel where he and his sister Myrtie are enjoying a revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Berdon
D. P. Sunerheber
Wyandotte
Joe Wiseman
Clarence Breeden
Cave Rainbolt
Association
English
Ind
Walter Keller
Annis
Hhme
Louisville
Walter Davis
Dixie
Lee Huttle
Gro Will Todd
Blue River
New Bethel
Miss Myrtie
Wm. Housel
Jake Crosby
Pleasant Ridge
Jease Davis
Henry Davis
Sarah Byerly
Syroco
James Allen
Chas. Mugler
Clarence Voyles
Washington, Co
Willard Wright
Thomas Allen
Joe Conrad
Lee Swarens
Milltown
Lawrence Wright
Indianapolis
J. Thomas Wright
Missres Oltie Frederick
Ruth Davis
Salisbury
Clarence Wright
Elizabeth Wright
Harry and
Myrtle
Jose Vaughn
DePauw
Six Workmen Shot at Kensley Plant
Six workers at a Kensley manufacturing plant were shot and seriously wounded by Deputy Sheriffs last Wednesday. Newspapers say wage cuts and a strike followed a promised wage increase if Taft won. manufacturers deny any promise. The incident reproaches Republican supporters for shooting Republican laborers after Taft's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensley
Taft
Rev Jann to preach at Heidelberg next Sunday
Typhoid fever cases are reported among local residents with Laura Mauck and Hattie Gilmore improving. Notables include Otto Wiseman returning from Mt Vernon Indiana and visits by Ollie Wolfe and family to the Brown household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Jann
Heidelberg
George
Charles Mauck
Otto Wiseman
Mt. Vernon
Lnd
Dr. Bottorff
Crate Haas
Electric Car Line Between Seymour and Indianapolis
The Democrat notes a notice to patrons about charges on the electric car timetable between Indianapolis and Seymour and how it connects with Louisville. The Louisville to Indianapolis line now has two managers, A A Anderson in the north at Seymour and H D Murdock in the south at Scottsburg, with separate timetables to be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Indianapolis
Seymour
Louisville
A. A. Anderson
H D Murdock
Central Kentucky visit and local happenings
Miss Maud Watson visited Meade County Kentucky this past week. Luther Lochmeyer of Columbus Indiana is visiting the vicinity. Sheriff Adva Ward was here last Saturday on business. A protracted meeting at Persverence Chapel closed this Sunday. Mr and Mrs Forwood of the U Bo parsonage welcomed a baby girl. Dick Pita was in Lomsville last Friday for engine repairs. Mrs Martha Love traveled to Lomsville last Thursday to visit relatives. Alvi Tindall went to Jeffersonville Monday to build a house for Richard Hawipbrey of Gridas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Lochmeyer
Colnobus
Ind
Adva Ward
Pers Verence Chapel
Gcl
Forwood
U Bo
Dick Pita
Lomsville
Martha Love
Lomeville
Death of Miss Hilderbrand Mrs Sadie Hilderbrand
Mrs Sadie Hilderbrand wife of Isaac Hilderbrand of Elizabeth died last Friday after a long cancerous illness. The funeral was Sunday at the Presbyterian church Elizabeth conducted by Rev Rice and burial followed in Elizabeth Cemetery under Daughters of Rebecca auspices. She left a husband two sons and two daughters and was highly esteemed with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Hilderbrand
Isaac Hilderbrand
Elizabeth
Presbyterian Church
William Bowling Dead In Elizabeth At 82
William Bowling died at his home in Elizabeth last Wednesday at age 82 after months of stomach trouble and starvation. His funeral Friday was conducted by Rev. Rice, with burial in Elizabeth cemetery. He leaves a wife and one son, Morris Bowling of Posey township. He was a respected and peaceable citizen with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bowling
Elizabeth
Rice
Morris Bowling
Posey Township
Good Farm For Sale Near Corydon Indiana
Rural property offering ninety nine acres with an eight room house two barns and outbuildings. Located two miles south of Corydon within a hundred rods of the pike to Corydon with orchards and fruit varieties. Contact W. E. Lovn Einreka via Corydon Indiana. 23 RRS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
W. E. Lovn
Einreka
Ind
Washington man attends teachers association meeting
A. D. Pleshman of Washington township, a former pedagogue now in other pursuits, attended the teachers Association here on Friday and Saturday. Mr. J. plans a winter trip to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Pleshman
Washington Township
Teachers Association
California
Mrs Barbara Miller Dies at 74 in Rockport Family Note
Barbara Miller aged 74 died last Tuesday at her daughter Mrs C W Cook's home. Maiden Nevill, widow of Kentucky resident John Miller, lived in Rockport since the 1860s with tobacconist work, later moved to Louisville. She leaves two sons Nevill Miller of Corydon and Judge Shackelford Miller of Louisville, and four daughters. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church she helped establish in Rockport. Burial followed beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Miller
C. W. Cook
Nevill
John Miller
Kentucky
Rockport
Miller
Nevill Miller
Corydon
Shackelford Miller
Louisville
Roberts
E. E Shuatterly
Evanston
Ilinois
Webster
Nashville
Tenn
Thanksgiving Union Service in Corydon at UB Church
Churches and pastors in Corydon held a Thanksgiving Day union service at the United Brothers Church with Elder W. D. Bartle delivering the sermon. Other speakers included Rev. La tue and Rev. Nye, a choir from four churches provided music, and a collection of $10.82 was taken for the town's needy. A sunrise prayer meeting followed at 6 30 AM led by Prof. Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Ina
United Brothers Church
A. 8B
Condo
W. D. Bartle
Christian Church
A M. Irvice
E I. Latue
S.35 Nye
Bartle
Una Dell Berry
Lafayette
Lattue
Roosevelt
Bartie
The
Taylor
Frenchtown Social Notes Include Visits and Death
Miss Emma Pate visits her parents in Frenchtown while Henriot and Ed Simon spend time in Louisville. Nellie Troncin and Ida Butterfield travel to or from Louisville. Herman Burns and George Durkins with families visit Crawford County and New Albany. Frank Bricce attends a Teachers' Association gathering. Maggie Grantz boards with Ed Simon’s sister. Gus Schmitt of Frenchtown dies on November 21 and burial planned at St. Joseph Crawford County. Street improvements urged to continue.
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Herman Burns
Louisville
Julius Simon
Frank Bricce
Teachers’ Association
Maggie Grantz
Crawford Co
Ed. Simon
Ida Butterfield
Mgr
Joseph Dehant
George Durkins
New Albany
Mmos
Annil Colin
Bill Gus Schmitt
St. Joseph, Crawford Co
Pointed Paragraphs from a Witty Chicago News Page
A collection of zingers on love, risk, and social quirks. Sharp lines compare heart and hand softness, warn about accidents in romance, and lampoon matrimony and grafters with playful, biting humor. The piece ends with a comic note on a man walking on his hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Birthday Dinner Surprises J William Pitman on Thanksgiving
While hunting with Urothers and friends, neighbors gathered with baskets to surprise J William Pitman for his 61st birthday. A long table was spread with plenty at noon as visitors arrived and shared the meal. Guests included Mrs Amanda Borden and daughters Abe Pitman and family Joseph Keefy and family Nealie Grabill J Robt Pitman and wife Albert White and family J Al White and family May Grabill Ivan Hannel Mas Ida Loudon and daughter Anna and three sons Harry Grabill Jerry Bell and John Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. William Pitman
William
Amanda Borden
Abe Pitman
Joseph Keefy
Nealie Grabill
J. Robt. Pitman
Albert White
J. al. White
May Grabill
Ivan Hannel
Mas Ida Loudon
Anna
Harry Grabill
Jerry Bell
John Price
Little Things Grow From Tiny Seeds
A verse contrasts seeds and acorns becoming flowers and oaks. It links growth to kind words and deeds, noting how generosity calms anger, strengthens character, and sweetens the world as small acts blossom into lasting beauty. Sel.
Death of Mrs Lefier in Posey Township
Mrs Rebecca Lefler wife of Isaac Lefier died last Thursday at her Posey township home at age 53. The funeral was held from DePauw church last Friday conducted by Rev G W Lamb. She had been an invalid for seven years. She leaves a husband. Nice fresh candy made daily at Rosen barger's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Lefler
Isaac Lefier
Posey Township
DePauw Church
G. W. Lamb
Hardin Littell Returns to Louisville Traction Pioneer
Hardin H. Littell, once key in Louisville streetcar efforts and now a Buffalo transplanter, visits Seelbach. He recalls the 1864 Thanksgiving kickoff of the first street car from Twelfth Street to Main and back, noting Louisville’s system has grown under his era’s foundations. He remains a millionaire with ongoing traction influence.
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Hardin H. Littell
Louisville
Seelbach
Mr. Littell
Biffalo
N. Y
Littell
Twelfth Street
Main
Wenzel
Portland
Louisville Times
County
Typhoid Rages in Jeffersonville Amid Water Concerns
The Jeffersonville typhoid outbreak alarms residents as about 100 people suffer, with thirty in the Reformatory. Dr J N Hurty visits to assess sanitation and warns the low Ohio river level and stagnant water may spread germs. Authorities urge bailing of drinking and cooking water amid Ohio flood fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
J. N. Hurty
Indiana State Board of Health
Ohio
Ohio River
Education association notes on history and school role
County teachers attended the association at 94 percent. Next report forms will be mailed. inquiries to the county superintendent may obtain exam questions. Notes discuss education shaping life through ownership justice love and immortality, stressing school as a vehicle for broader channels of thought. Amzie Kannapsl, Co. Sup’t.
Death of Catharine Black In Posey Township
Catharine Black thirteen daughter of Mr and Mrs James Black Posey township died last Saturday in typhoid fever after a brief illness. She was buried at Elzabeth Monday morning with funeral services by Rev Kendall of Moberly and Rev Jann of New Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine
James Black
Posey Township
Elzabeth
Rev. Kendall
Moberly
Rev
Jann
New Middletown
Thanksgiving Game Ends In Tie At Corydon
The largest crowd ever at Corydon watched the high school team meet Portland of Louisville for a 0–0 tie after an hour of play. Funk and Blanford traded punts while Irvine, Pryor, and Frederick starred for Corydon as the game remained scoreless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Portland
Louisville
Funk
Irvine
Blanford
Frederick
Norton
Nnk Pryor
Irvine S. Pilarz
Tioras Gurderer
Brown Harris
Local Gossip and Notices From Hursttown Area
A patch of short notes reports visits among residents of Hursttown and nearby areas. Raspy items include Mrs Ed Damon and Lena Kopp visiting relatives, travel by Herschel and Floyd Wright from Argenta, and Otto Hodge staying in the vicinity. Several short mentions of hunting trips, Thanksgiving gatherings, hospitalities, and a buggy accident near a curve are noted along with a few travels to Corydon Junction and Washington, Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Damon
Ramsey
Mansford Barksdale
Lena Kopp
Coryton
Herschel
Floyd Wright
Argenta
Otto Hodge
New Albany
Myrtle Wright
Florence Damon
Corydon Junction
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Sugar Tree Grove
Flossie Brown
Evansville
Anzie Toler
Richmond
Eastern Asylum
Ollie Wolfe
Marton Brown
Laura’ Mauck
Hattie Gilmore
Sallie Woolsey
Pittsburg
Kan
Samuel, Alfred
Dick Mauck
Central
Miss Maud Watson
Meade Co. Ky
Alvi Tindall
Jeftersonville
Richard Hawipbrey
Gridas
Miss. Hilderbrand
Good Farm
Frenchtown
Theodore J. Henriot
Emma Pate
Henriot
Ed Simon
Nellie Troncin
Stephe Vernin
Alfonse Bauer
Abedereen
South Dakota
Ed. Simon and
Family
Taylor and
O’bannn
Rosenbarger’s
Pedagogical
Death of
Catharine Black
Hursttown
Grover Wright
D. H- Fried Ir
Crawford Andance Counties
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