Tragic Shooting Accidental in Louisville Card Game
In Louisville last Saturday night George Bube seventeen shot and killed his cousin Thomas Etheridge thirteen during a card game at 2117 Eddy Street. Bube claimed the shooting was accidental after purchasing a .52 revolver for a Christmas gift, saying he pulled the trigger while the gun was loaded. The only witness was Etheridge’s nine year old brother Theodore. The father Andrew Bube of 452 Southighth Street has many local friends and Bube was employed as an office boy for T. No Morton. The article also includes an obituary poem and notes a Hoosier Elm Chapter meeting in Indiana with new members listed.
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Louisville Courier Journal
George Bube
Andrew Bube
Taylor Township
Thomas Etheridge
Courier Journal
Etheridge
Eddy Street
Young Babe
Rube
Hire
Tig
Tor Ulead
Theodore Mtheridge
Lves
Southighth Street
Young Bube
T. No Morton
Starks
Theridge
Sclies
Doan's Kidney Pills praised by Corydon resident in 1912 testimonial
A Corydon resident, B. F. Richard, touts Doan's Kidney Pills as the best backache remedy, recounting relief after use and long-term trust in the product from Foster-Milburn. The note appears in an 1912 column and promotes the Buffalo NY distributor.
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Corydon
B. F. Richard
Walnut
Ind
Doan
Riely
Richard
Foster-Milburn
Buffalo
New York
United States
Dean
Central Puriners Observe Events and Local Happenings
Central Puriners report a week of varied local items including visits by residents to Central Sun nay, protracted advertising at New Amsterdam, and updates on Will Rowe the Manuckport mail carrier returning to duty. Also noted are a horse event at Rotford Watson’s and the Modern Wooden Camp at Central naming officers and staff for December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Ariond
Willian Rowe
Bosgon
Geain
Rotford Watson
Dan Neelove
Corydan
Atentral
Decother & Cansal
William RR. Kitterman
Tenry Kitterman
Merk
Tindall
FL Blake
Ascott
A. H. Frakes
James Pindell
Ethel Reed
wWim
Uneeda Biscuit Endorsed By Globe-Trotting Mears Test
National Biscuit Co. executive presided as John Henry Mears completed a world tour in 5 days 21 hours 35 minutes carrying Uneeda Biscuit. The package traveled over multiple continents and seas, proving the biscuit stays fresh and wholesome in diverse climates as President Green declared it the world’s best soda cracker.
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Edgar Miles
National Biscuit Company
Mears
Uneeda
President Green
National Biscuit Co
Atlantic Ocean
England
London
Paris
France
Berlin
Germany
St. Petersburg
Russia
Omsk
Central Asia
Omesk
Harbin
Manchuria
Ifusan
Korea
Fusan
Shimonno-eki
Japan
Shimonoseki
Yokohama
Pacific
Victoria
Seattle
Washington
United States
New York City
Green
Farmers Institute to Meet at New Middletown Church
Webster township farmers gather at United Brethren Church New Middletown on Thursday December 18 for a full day institute starting 9 20 am with forenoon and afternoon sessions. Principal speaker Maurie Dourdas Shelby County practical farmer will speak along with A L Fogal and F A Means on Education for Country Life and Poultry prizes awarded for corn potatoes sewing and bread.
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Webster Township
United Brethren Church
New Middletown
Maurie. Dourdas
Shelby County
Iek
A.L. Fogal
F. A. Means
Priges
New Middelaven
Sheald
Cheely
Christmas Mail Procedures Urge Early Parcel Post Tips
Postmaster urges residents to mail Christmas packages early due to new low parcel post rates and heavier mail. Labels like DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS, secure wrapping, and correct addressing are stressed to avoid delays. Limit weights and zones noted. changes to Parcel West service not yet in effect.
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United States
Postnet
Ustar
Usua
Cve
Jones
Parcel West
Town Notes and Local Happenings in Lanesville
Lanesville items report repainting at a resident's home by William Knoell and visits from Fosdick and Gardner of Indianapolis inspecting town and school board books. Marshal Ehalt oversees gravel hauling and Main Street cleanup as J J Zollman decorates his store for Christmas.
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William Knoell
Messrs Fosdick and Gardner
Indianapolis
Marshal Ehalt
Stolen laprobe and furs seek return for reward
Herbert Ruff reports theft of a laprobe and furs with a reward offered if recovered. He also notes toy wheelbarrows and wagons available at Meech's.
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Meech's
Mrs Eliza Lacy Dies at Eighty at Indianapolis
Mrs Eliza Lacy aged eighty died last Wednesday at the home of her son James Lacey in Indianapolis after a brief illness. She lived near Rehoboth and Rogers Camp Ground churches in Boone and Posey townships before moving ten to twelve years ago. Body brought via Rock Haven Ky for burial. Funeral at Rehoboth church conducted by Rev Ralph Pearson. Burial in Rehoboth Cemetery. Survived by son James Lacey of Indianapolis and was a devoted Methodist.
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Eliza Lacey
James Lacey
Indianapolis
Rehoboth
Rogers Camp Ground
Boone and Posey Townships
Rock Haven
Ralph Pearson
Mauckport
Rehoboth Church
Methodist Church
Corydon High School Third Month Grades and Attendance
Corydon High School reports for the third month show seniors maintaining perfect attendance at 100 percent for three consecutive months. The list of students not below B in any subject includes seniors John Askren Clarence Brown Orlin Faith William Getzendanner James Kirkham Grace Martin Katherine Stalcup Roy Turley juniors Barrett Brewster sophomores Francis Birx Martha Bottorff Claude Davis Mary Mossler Saiome Mossler Myrtle Davis Christine Reising Edna Sharp freshmen Trene Chinn Faith Dropsey Hosa Hottel Sallie Lockhart Martin Ruth Victor Reas Edith Watson Kathleen Wolfe Myrtle Davis Christine Reising and Edna Sharp did not fall below an A in any subject or deportment last month. Attendance overall ranged from 98.5 to 99.4 percent across classes. CHAS. SANDIFUR.
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John Askren
Clarence Brown
Orlin Faith
William Getzendanner
James Kirkham
Grace Martin
Katherine Stalcup
Roy Turley
Barrett Brewster
Francis Birx
Martha Bottorff
Claude Davis
Mary Mossler
Saiome Mossler
Myrtle Davis
Christine Reising
Edna Sharp
Trene Chinn
Faith Dropsey
Hosa Hottel
Sallie Lockhart
Martin Ruth
Victor Reas
Edith Watson
Kathleen Wolfe
Chas. Sandifur
Snyder's Chapel and Nearby Social Notes
Mr. James Barnhouse of Franklin visits Mr. and Mrs. Everett Middles. Uncle Johnie McCarty returns from Indianapolis. Mrs. Ona Hedden Utz of Miltown visits Geo. Ruff's relatives. returns home with her baby. Miss Florence Parker and Master Charles Norman travel to Louisville to see Sothern and Marlowe. Thieves broke into Geo. Ruff woodshed last Monday night stealing a lap robe and hides from Herbert Ruff. No trace found.
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James Barnhouse
Franklin
Ind
Everet Middles
Johnie McCarty
Jno. McCarty
Indianapolis
Ona Hedden Utz
Miltown
Geo. Ruff
Florence Parker
Charles Norman
Louisville
Sothern
Marlowe
Herbert Ruff
Missing relatives visit after thirty seven years
Mr. Will Green and his sister Mrs. Minnie McQune, from Wichita Kansas formerly of Hancocks Chapel, visited relatives in Bloomington Ramsey Hardinsburg Palmyra Greenville and Jeffersonville after an absence of thirty seven years. They left after a farewell dinner at the home of their cousin Mr. and Mrs. Geo Ruff and returned home.
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Will Green
Minnie McQune
Wichita
Kan
Hancocks’ Chapel
Bloomington
Ramsey
Hardinsburg
Palmyra
Greenville
Jeffersonville
Geo. Ruff
Local Notes From Our Town
Sandy Branch Milt Best is sick. Mrs. Fannie Lesler has been quite ill with throat trouble. Edward Bryant is a Road Supervisor candidate. William Deatrick made a business trip to New Albany last week. Charley Martin has returned from Illinois. Bertha Lemmer stays with sister Annie McCauley near Roger Camp Ground. Mabel Perry visiting aunt Mrs. Henry Stuart near Sugar Grove and Thanksgiving was spent with home folks. Mrs. Edward Bryant and granddaughter Blanche visited John Cooper's family last Friday near Elizabeth.
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William Sim
Farmers’ Institute
Calvin Allen
Berton
Phil Ott
John Mearer
Kennedy
Glen Gresham
Kansas
Gresham
Laura Thomas
Fannie Lesler
Edward Bryant
William Deatrick
New Albany
Democrat
Charley Martin
Illinois
Bertha Lemmer
Annie McCauley
Roger Camp Ground
Mabel Perry
Henry Stuart
Sugar Grove
Blanche
Annie Sheen
John Cooper
Elizabeth
Ed Lemmon
Gus Nye
Hardin Miller
Falls Cities
Curtie Crecelius
New Amsterdam
Fred Elbert
Henry Saffer
Claude
Edgar
Towanda
Chas. H. Reader
Corydon
Our Town
Eula Melton
Near
Dr. O. Melton
Mary Wright
Trene
Valley City
T. G. Tranam
Reno Ferree
Logansport
Ind
Insane Asylum
Emery Ekart
Evansville
Woodmere Hospital
Hiuth
Forrest Miller
B. F. Smith
Louisville
Thad Tranam
Robert Conner
Lodge
Central
Dogwood notices and local social updates
Local notes report weather changes and road conditions. Various residents and visitors are listed with movements and family ties, including births, travels to Falls Cities, Towanda, Logansport, Evansville, Elizabeth, and Flatwoods. Community members visited relatives or attended events and services, with occasional job moves and hospital work noted.
Ben Hur Officers Elected in Corydon Court T B
The following officers have been elected for Corydon Court T B for the ensuing year P C Lafe Lingenfelter Chief Marion Reas Judge Roy Wright Teacher Wm M Hope Scribe W H Reier Sr K T W H Chinn Cap W H Davidson Guide Frank Walter K I G W G Fleck C G Harry Crosby Trus J L O Bannon Mr and Mrs Edward Bullett spent Monday in Louisville
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Corydon Court
P. C
Lafe Lingenfelter
Marion Reas
Roy Wright
Wm M. Hope
W. H. Reier
K. T
W. H. Chinn
W. H. Davidson
Frank Walter
W. G. Fleck
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A. M
Meath
Wang
Tule Dagh
Faresell
Hugh
Hoosier Elm
Doa
Woo Cook
Indiana
Harrison
Georga Lermon
Charlotte Luckett
Flor. Wright
T. J. Hudson
W. H. Keller
Frank Manginniss
Philadelphia
Walter Venner
Wheatcroft
Harrison Township
Harrison Fowpehin
W. W
Protost
Guy Leas
Colt
Harry and
George Hubbard
Roy Glen
Ruevene Neely
Dewey Rusk
Archie Fulkerson
hKoscoe Montgomery. Com
Lou Neely
Cuba
Moira Wieeman
Kana Keller
Pas Keller
Fern
Hinds
Talik
Mneeda Biscuit
U. B. Church
Pahesville
Voelker
Leva
Act
Walther
Frey
Tena
Emilie Voelker
Jacob Branner
Louise Lieber
Minhie Schoeffel
Hows
St. Matthews
Philip
Ed. Lieber
J. Schumacher
Lanesville
J. J. Zollman
Jake
Mrs. Millard Lottich
DR. Hottell
J. J. Bullett & Son’s
Mrs
Eliza Lacy
Corydon High School
Snyder's Chapel
Sandy Branch
W.J
Milt Best
Dogwood
Frank Sohn
I. W. Zimmerman
Joe Strauss
Ida Miller
Ora Ludiow
Walter Saffer
Towanda Il
Lucy Wright
Anna Leice
Duggins
John Verree
Flatwoods
John C. Love
Buena Vista
Jus Nye
Ben Hur
Edward
Bullett
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