Commissioners Approve License Transfer and Appoint Officials
The court granted Hardin Thompson’s saloon license transfer to a new Green Street building after a fire. Peter S. Wright and John W. Black were named Harri son township constables. Frank M. Wilson and George L. Hess bonds approved. The board adjusted school interest funds, appointed James R. Ellis justice, and William Daniel secretary of the County Board of Health. Gravel road reports and payments were approved. board adjourned to December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin Thompson
New Amsterdam
Green Street
Peter S. Wright
John W. Black
Harrison Township
Frank M. Wilson
American Bonding Company
Baltimore
George L. Hess
L. C. Adams
Blue River Township
Benj
Pioneer Woman Penelope Wolfe Dies at 79 in New Albany
Mrs Penelope Wolfe widow of the late Hon S K Wolfe died at the family home in New Albany last Thursday aged seventy nine. Born and raised in Harrison county she lived years in Corydon and descended from the Bence pioneer family. Sister of ex Sheriff S J Bence she widowed fifteen years survive five children. Additionally a rental listing offers an acre in Moberly with six room house barn outbuildings and fruit trees from S L Shaw dated d3 tf Kimmerl Ind while another notice seeks 1000 bushels of corn at Fed Mill n26-3w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penelope Wolfe
S. K. Wolfe
New Albany
Harrison County
Corydon
Bence
S.J. Bence
Moberly
S. L. Shaw
Tf Kimmerl
Ind
A M E Conference Opens Sessions in Evansville
The A M E Conference of the Evansville district opened at the colored church with ministers from Southern Indiana in attendance. Bishop Abraham Grant of Indianapolis and Presiding Elder Charles Hunter of Evansville lead the event. Grant lectured on Little Things at the Auditorium and has vast experience, including tours across the nation and Europe. A reception by town citizens followed at the courthouse. The conference continues today and tomorrow at the colored church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. E. Conference
Evansville
Colored Church
Indiana
Abraham Grant
Indianapolis
Charles Hunter
Grant
Union
Europe
Court House
Victoria court elects officers for the year
In No. 189, T. B. H. of Central Indiana, the Victoria court elected officers on December 6 for the ensuing year. Names include Past Chief James Elwood Chief Edmond Love Judge Peter Frakes Teacher Martha Love Scribe A. J. Stover Keeper of Tribute H. C. Watson Captain James KE Pindell Guide W. EB Lane Keeper inner gate Marty Overton Keeper outer gate L. G. Roby Trustees James Ludlow James Smith W. A. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Court
Central
Ind
James Elwood
Edmond Love
Peter Frakes
Martha Love
A. J. Stover
H. C. Watson
James KE
Pindell
W. EB. Lane
Marty Overton
L. G. Roby
J. Ludlow
James Smith
W. A. Smith
New Middletown News Briefs Highlights Local Health and Damage
Harve Reed has a new 10 lb girl. Rev Hart and wife visit in Decatur County. Leota Shuck Pearl McKinney and Rev Moore on the sick list. A storm last Tuesday blew a house from its foundation causing damage. John Marsh and John Hedges were badly hurt when their horse ran away Sunday night. recovery doubtful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Shuck
Pearl McKinney
Rev. Moore
John Marsh
John Hedges
Local notes from Ramsey and vicinity recap visits and events
Wm Reinhardt sold a fine horse last week. Jim Carter hosted ten young girls at his home. Grace Carter visited Louisville early in the week. Mrs Kate Gibbs of MA'Swn visits Jim Carter. Mrs J K Welker improves after a broken arm. Maud Davis attended the Shadow Supper at Milo's Thursday. Jim Morris, away recently, visits friends here. Ola Lee of Milltown spent Sunday with her parents. John White and Jim Carter shipped a fine carload of hogs early week. T C Thevenot and family of Moberly visited relatives here last week. Robert Martin of Monon railroad spent Sunday with home folks. Mr Ressler of Hancock's Chapel moved into Jacob Krausgrill property south of Ramsey. Henry J Bye and Lula Sappenfield married last Thursday at berry by Rev Stewart. They visited Milltown Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Carter
Louisville
Kate Gibbs
Ma‘swn
Jim Carter
J. K. Welker
Maud Davis
Milo
Jim Morris
Ola Lee
Milltown
John White
T. C. Thevenot
Moberly
Mr. Ressler
Hancock’s Chapel
Jacob Krausgrill
Ramsey
Henry J. Bye
Lula Sappenfield
Levi Sappenfield
Berry
Stewart
Rummage Sale For Christian Endeavor Society
The Christian Endeavor Society will open a rummage store two doors east of the post office next week and invite friends to patronize it. Contributions of clothing and furniture are welcomed at the store room, with items offered at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Reindeer Delay Reported for Luckett Shipment
Telegram from Mrs James Luckett notes two reindeers are lame delaying delivery but expect arrival at the store within the week. Santa Claus confirms the shipment is in transit and will reach by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Luckett
Santa Claus
Orange Blossoms and Household Goods Ad
Just received a fine lot of tinware glassware woodenware sewing machine needles stereoscopes and views chair seats wood bowls spectacles toilet soaps French harps and Webster's unabridged dictionary 1.48 J. H. Arter Laconia Indiana offers spectacle repair services in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Arter
Laconia
Ind
Bennett Announces Year-End Cost Sale on Dry Goods
John Bennett advertises a sale starting December 10 offering the entire line of dry goods clothing hats and shoes at cost through January 1 1903. The message emphasizes a drastic price reduction period for shoppers.
Death of Hon. Thomas B. Reed Former Speaker Dies in Washington
Hon. Thomas B. Reed former Speaker of the House died in Washington Sunday morning from Bright's disease and appendical trouble. Reed served in Congress from 1877 to 1899 and held the speakership for three terms. He was 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Reed
House of Representatives
Washington
Bright
Reed
Congress
Maccabees Plan Pie Supper and Fruit Social
The Maccabees of this place host a pie supper and fruit social Friday night December 19 at their hall. An 85 gold ring will be awarded to the most popular young lady present along with good speaking and music for an all around pleasant evening. Public invited. Committee members J. Struth, J. Morris, Cras Keller, W. H. Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maccabees
J. We Struth
J. Morris
Cras. Keller ¢ Committee
W. H. Morris
Ben Har Lodge Organized At New Amsterdam Court No 254
New Amsterdam Court No 254 T B H organized December 2 with 41 members led by Deputy B F Pearson. Officers elected include W E Funk Past Chief David Stoker Chief David Kemper Judge Lucy Fowler Teacher Henry Kendle Scribe J R McCullum K of L D W Hays Jesse Kendle Physicians Forest Hardsaw K of I G Geo Funk K of O G Geo Dawson Captain James Greer Guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Amsterdam Court
B. F. Pearson
W. E. Funk
David Stoker
David Kemper
Lucy Fowler
Henry Kendle
J. R. McCullum
O. G
Geo. Dawson
James Greer
Marriage Certificate Detachment Prohibited by Clerk Note
Clerks remind that persons solemnizing marriages must not detach certificates from licenses. A note at the bottom of the certificate written by C. A. Blink, Clerk, emphasizes proper handling and finalization of marriage records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dw C. A
Pie Supper At Engleman School Draws Crowd
Miss Mattie Engleman hosted a pie supper at Engleman School on Friday night with large attendance. Auctioneer James Ott sold 17 pies while Miss Stella Ott won best cake and Frank Briscoe took a pie for the latest man. Proceeds of 87 will fund Reading Circle books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Mosier
Bradford
Engleman
James Ott
Stella Ott
Frank Briscoe
Reading Circle Books
Mery Churchill
PACK
Harrison County Farmers Institute reports rising attendance
The Corydon Harrison County Farmers Institute held December 5 and 6 at the courthouse. Attendance increased over former years, with new faces in the audience and strong practical instruction from H P Miller of Putman County Ohio and Joseph A Burton of Orleans Indiana on feeding management beef production and apple orchard care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Farmers’ Institute
Court House
H. P. Miller
Putman County
Ohio
Joseph A. Burton
Orleans
Ind
Miller
Mr. Miller
Burton
Benton Harbor
Mich
Grimes
Jonathan
Ben Davis
Nellie K. Jones
Berea College
Pfrimmer and
Brewster
Dpstitute
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Toowoomba Resident
A Toowoomba reader praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an excellent medicine after a two month severe cough. W. C. Wockner, a respected local resident, offers a voluntary testimonial hoping others may benefit and notes the remedy is available at Bold & Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toowoomba
Australia
Chamberlain
W. C. Wockner
Wockner
Bold & Crosier's Corner
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Emmy
Commissioners’ Court
Pioneer
Fed Mill
Ben Har
New Middletown
Harve Reed
Hart
Decatur Co
Ramsey and Vicinity
Wm. Reinhardt
Robert Martin
Monon Railroad
Telegram
Frank Cratchfield
Doshia Garrett
Sarah Lulu Sappenfield
Andrew B. McBride
Lillie C. Wiseman
Walter E. Davis
Effie M. Thompson
John Bennett
Maccabees Social
Ben Har Lodge
Depauw
Mattie Engleman
Duncan Joseph Vaughn
Farmers’ Institute
Institute
D. A. Jordan
Wm Mitchell
Purdue University
Jacob S. Pfrimmer
Charles Conrad
A. W. Brewster
Corydon Democrat
Republiican
Curinthas
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