Peter Slemors Wright Funeral Largely Attended
Peter Slenigns Wright died at his home near Corydon after a brief illness of pneumonia. The large funeral at the Methodist church included Rev. C. E. Flynn and J. H. Heth, with a organist and quartet. He was 57, survived by wife and son Dr Adolph Wright, and a Kansas brother William. He served as sheriff 1911 to 1915 and then ran a livery business with W. S. Shuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Slenigns Wright
South Corydon
Two O’clark
John H. Heth
C. E. Flynn
Frank Crosier
James
B. Brewster
D. M. Rowland
Nettie Briffett
Heth
Cedar Hill
Dechased
Eli Wright
Corydon
Adolph Wright
Louisville
William
Kansas
Court House
W. 8. Shuck
Obituary: Straude Elbert Dies at 32 in Dogwood
Straude Elbert son of Fred and unknown Elbert of Dogwood died Monday November 29 at age 32 years 11 months and 25 days. He leaves five brothers Mitchell Sedro Woolley John Noah Leo Sydney and four sisters Mrs Melton Mrs Born Mrs Rhodes and Mrs Gordon plus other relatives. Remains interred at St Michael's Cemetery with a passage describing a welcoming by angels.
Local Notes From Lettick's Corner and Nearby Homes
Carrie Payne of New Albany visits Mr and Mrs W Overman for a few days. Josie Green of Georgetown stays with her uncle Levi Zollman for several weeks. Byron Blackman returns from Illinois where he busked corn. Lula Day Maude Belle visit the school last Thursday. Lula Sandbach Flora Hollis return from river bottoms after a several week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Payne
New Albany
W. [. Overman
Josie Green
Georgetown
Levi Zollman
Lula Day
Maude Belle
Lula Sandbach
Flora Hollis
Special bargains in ladies trimmed pate at Griffins
A brief retail note highlights discounted trimmed hats for women at Griffins department store. The item focuses on stylish headwear and low prices offered during a special sale event.
River rising amid Bridgeport notes and community news
Local items from Bridgeport report a rising river and social updates. Names include Mrs Thomas Evans Mrs Capt Villier and Nehemiah Bowman with travel illness and recovery notes. A pie social is announced at Ember y school house on December 8 and Griffins offers affordable Christmas boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty
Thomas Evans
Laconia High School Debating Club and Senior Officers
Laconia High School notes announce a newly organized Debating Club with officers President Edna Ludlow Vice-President Willie Evans Secretary Geraldine Crosier and details of the first debate on whether Statesmen deserve more honor than warriors. Seniors section lists officers Carl Illiar Edna Ludlow Harold Boone Roy Reeves and colors red and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Ludlow
Willie Evans
Geraldine Crosier
Carl ‘Illiar
Harold Boone
Roy Reeves
Mr and Mrs Trotter Return From Western Trip
Corydon business leader Chas. Trotter and his wife recently completed a month long journey through the West coast visiting friends and relatives. They toured the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Diego and traveled to Mexico, with Mrs. Trotter expected home later this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Trotter
Corydon
West
Pacific Coast
Glenwood
Iowa
George Agan
Shaney
New Albany
Mexico
Gresham Camp No.930 Elects Officers for Year
At the meeting last Monday night Gresham Camp No.930 elected officers for the coming year. Consul Ben F. Wilson Adviser J W Dellinger Banker Percy W. Davis Clerk Wm H Morris Escort Thomas O Miller Watchman Scott George Fentry B F Faith Physician Dr Frank E Wolfe Trustee Walter C Glenn The Elevator serves as headquarters for feed and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham Camp No.930
Ben F. Wilson
J. W. Dellinger
Percy Wa. Davis
Wm. H. Morris
Thomas O. Miller
Childs Eye May Be Lost After House Accident
Hugh Cunningham three years old son of Mr and Mrs John Cunningham living south of Corydon injured himself with scissors while mother was away ten days ago. Doctors in Louisville under Dr Govan work to save his right eye. Also note tinsel cards for tying Christmas parcels at Griffins priced a penny a yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
John Cunningham
Corydon
Louisville
Govan
Beautiful Linen Shower Held for Mrs. Fay Sieg in Pink White Theme
Mrs. Ralph J. Hudelson hosted a linen shower for Mrs. Fay M. Sieg nee Nellie Conner. Mcillarney roses decorated the rooms in pink and white. Gifts were given by little Helen Warmoth, with assistance from Mrs. K X M Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph J. Hudelson
Fay M. Sieg
Nellie Conner
Helen Warmoth
Colorado Land for Sale and Local Travel Notes
Colorado land for sale offers 100000 acres leased for sale or trade priced 7 to 35 dollars per acre based on location and includes homesteads. Information through P M Flanigan Eastern Colorado Land Headquarters Limon. A group from this area traveled to Frankfort Kentucky in Shireman Wahl party autos to view the Capitol state prison and inaugural events for Governor Stanley with 1500 prisoners marched to cells and 47 women in prison observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
P. M. Flanigan
Eastern
Limon
Cole
Frank W. Shireman
William Saffer
Edith McClaren
Geo. B. Wahl
Frankfort
Kentucky
Shireman
Mr. Wahl
New Capitol
McCreary
State Prison
Hur Tribe 266 Mauckport to elect officers
Ber Hur Tribe No 266 of Mauckport plans a December 30 meeting to elect officers. John C Richard serves as Scribe. Burnai's store showcases Dr Reed cushion shoes praised as health and durable. I M Berman endorses the footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauckport
Burnai
Dr. Reed
I. M. Berman
Plrimmer's Chapel Notes and Community Visitors
Marion and Ed Faith return from Laconia with their father seriously ill but improved. Ches Tarley returns home from the north. Mrs Elizabeth Hauswald visits her son William in town. Herman and Mrs. Meyer visit relatives at the Falls Cities. Mrs Earl Yeager travels to Louisville to visit relatives. Attendance at Sunday School 92. Collection 1.66. Christian Endeavor well attended with Mrs Lillie Stark leading. Business meeting held. Roy Turley chosen as leader for next Sunday night. Mr Toombs preached on Christian Perfection and announced protracted meetings beginning Thursday night Dec 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ed Faith
Laconia
Ches Tarley
North
Elizabeth Hauswald
William Hauswald
Herman Meyer
Falls Cities
Earl Yeager
Louisville
Christian Endeavor
Lillie Stark
Roy Turley
Toombs
Christian Perfection
Leander McKinister Dies Suddenly at Home
Leander McKinister of Blue River township died yesterday December 7 at his home after a stroke of paralysis the day before. He was about seventy and is survived by his wife and one brother A. J. McKinster who is in Kansas. Funeral arrangements were not learned. M. Griffin & Co. advertise a line of fancy ribbons for Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander McKinster
Blue River Township
Acre
A. J. McKinster
Kansas
Excelsior Telephone Co Stockholders Meet December 18
Annual stockholders meeting to elect officers and address other business will be held at No 3 School House on Saturday December 18 at 10 oclock Shelby Gresham president Henry Miller secretary The Elevator advertises finest bread meal in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Excelsior Telephone Co
School House
Shelby Gresham
Henry Miller
C. L. Dick
Brandenburg’s
Notice for Applications for Corydon Exchange Operator
Applications for an additional operator at the Corydon Exchange of the Eureka Telephone Co will be considered by the Board of Directors at their next regular meeting Friday Dec 31. Applications will be received by any of the directors on or before the above date. By order of the Board of Directors Dec 4 1915 Ladies Cloth top shoes at Griffins at $2 25 $2 50 and $2 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Exchange
Eureka Telephone Co
Board of Directors
Local Dentist Opens Practice in Louisville
Dr Clarence 8 Lockhart, a Louisville College of Dentistry graduate, will practice dentistry in Louisville. His office is at 1155 South 28th Street and he invites calls from Harrison County residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Local factories rebound with full shifts in New Albany
The National Chain and Home Company and multiple area plants resume full production for orders from St Paul and railroads. Gohman Brothers Kahler and others plan night shifts through February as wood products and crossties supply strong demand. Local notices advertise Christmas goods, weddings, and sales at Griffins and Meechs with community events at Pennington Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Chain and Home Company
New Albany
Gohman Brothers & Kahler
St. Paul
Wood-Mosaic Company
Jacobson & Sons
New Albany Veneering Company
Koehler Company
Peter Klerner Furniture Company
Roberts Veneering Company
New York Central
Burns & Wagner
Monon Railroad Company
Townsend & Freeman
St. Joseph
Louisville Evening Post
Two Page Supplement Teems With Readings and Notices
County figures and local business ads fill this two page supplement. R F Davis reveals possible renomination bid for Democratic county commissioner while Samuel C Mauck confirms candidacy. both long known Democrats in Harrison county. Best elevator price noted at twenty four dollars per ton. Further notices on Mauck’s campaign to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Davis
Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peter Slemors Wright
Straude
D. D
Lettick’s
Byron Blackman
Ilinois
Fred Schoen
John Hollis
Gen
Bridgeport
T. A. Hoke
Capt. Villier
Morgan Trinkie
Denny
Baltimore
Reasey
Harry Gaze
D.C
Nehemiah Bowman
Floyd County
al Glaze
Sugar Grove
Stewarts and Huffman's
Harvey Wolfe
Guthrie la Duke
Jordan Mill
J.B. Williams
Albany
J. P. Eee
T.W. Peters
Zola
Embury School
Chester Farnsley
Capt Villier
Hettie Bowman
Everet Wats
Geo. Wright
Five Mile Lane
Floyd’ County
Fairview Cemetery
Laconia H. S. Notes
Eddie Mendell
Hortense Hurst
Ostar Funk
Ishmael McIntire
Roscoe Anderson
Albert Evans
Hewitt Cuningham
William F. Rouff
Christine
John W. Davis
Rouff
Roulf
Harrison County
Lea Davis
Boone Township
This County
MR. and
Mrs. Trotter
Griffins
I, M. Berman
John C. Richard, Scribe
Plrimmer’s Chapel
Leander MccKinister
M. Griffin & Co
Lowney
Thomas J. Wright
Crandall
Jackson Township
Indianapolis
Trustees’ Association of the State
Severin Hotel
Davie Wright
Mabel Williams
Wright
Mr. Wright
Indiana
W. H. Bullett & Sons, Inc
Declaw
Frank Cunningham
Conrad & Son Piano CO
T. R. Shireman
Dewitt
Arkansas
W. E. Cook
Geo. Applegate
Pennington Chapel
Santa Claus
Arthur C. Lopp
Heth Township
Frank
Nellie Rusk
Ada Alexander
Meech’s
L. C. Adams
Emma Grace
William Daniel Stevens
Maple Dune
Corydon Junction
Do. M. Evans
W. H. Botuszrr & Sons, Inc
Rosenbargers
Lucketts
Meech's
Democrat
Commoner
Democrat and
Daily
Louisville, Herald
Daily Courier-Journal
Louisville Times
Louisville Post
Indiana Farmer
Democrat and Farmer's Guide
Democrat and Lafollette’s Weekly
Indianapolis Daily News
W. H. Bullett & Sone, Inc
Samuel C. Mauck
Scott Township
Mr. Mauck
Manuck
L.m-Berman
Corydon, Ind
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