County Officials Announce Yearly Salary Fixes and Appointments
At December term the board reports fees for the quarter ending Dec 1 with Auditor Watson 104.50 and others. Mathew M Denbo named janitor at 250 yearly. R S Kirkham becomes County Attorney at 100 yearly. Richard T Arnold named Justice of the Peace Morgan Twp. Dr J C Bottorff chosen poor asylum physician at 79 yearly. Alfred B Linder named Harrison Twp Justice of the Peace replacing Richard H Lamb. bids for stationery planned for Dec 26. total annual tax savings 336. The new board adjourned, praising progress.
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Watson
Cunningham
Bline
Baelz
Denbo
Mathew M. Denbo
R.S. Kirkham
Richard T. Arnold
Morgan Township
J. C. Bottorff
Alfred B. Linder
Harrison Township
Richard H. Lamb
Palmyra Youth Dies From Stabbing Injuries
Adrian True aged 17 died at his Palmyra home on the 4th from wounds inflicted by Curtis Mosier at a November 17 Republican ratification event. Inquest found two back stab wounds and a neck cut. Coroner Nye presided, post mortem by Drs. Daniel and Finley. Preliminary trial set for December 21 before Justice Ott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian True
Palmyra
Curtis Mosier
Young True
Nye
Daniel and
Finley
Wm. True
Mordecai Mosier
Sapinsky and Son Store Attracts Harrison County Shoppers
The Sapinsky firm in New Albany draws daily crowds to its large corner store at State and Main. The Democrat ad highlights wide stock and low prices, praising courteous clerks and fashionable designs. Shoppers are urged to visit and bring friends.
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J. Sapinsky
New Albany
Harrison County
Cornce
State
The
Democrat
Sapinsky’s
Trustee's Notice for Scott Township Business Day
The undersigned trustee designates Monday of each week as the day on which all township business is to be conducted. Trustee Bennett signs on behalf of Scott Township with the deed for White Cloud.
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Scott Township
Wu. Bennett
White Cloud
Four-Year Wave of Wealth for Sharks Predicted
A critic warns that ship subsidy, Nicaragua canal, and army expansion will trigger vast graft and loot. He claims $9 million first year rising over 20 years could steal at least $250 million. More soldiers and rail and steamship profits threaten homeowners in Harrison county.
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Nicaragua
Philippines
Harrison County
When you’ve walked fifteen miles after quail in the country
The Lafayette Journal wryly dismisses cooking schools after a hunter arrives at a farmhouse at sundown. The missus cooks ham a shingle thick with eggs, light biscuits, jug yeast, and hearty fixings, coffee strong, and pumpkin pie, proving practical meals trump culinary classes.
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Lafayette Journal
Cake contest at local pie supper nets $27
At a pie supper in No 3 Heth township the cake judged most popular among young ladies drew several earnest suitors. Each man contributed money to back his chosen sweetheart, and the final tally showed the cake bringing in $27.
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No. 3
Heth Township
Davidson Returns to Gallery With Penny Photo Outfit
Justice Wm. H. Davidson has returned from Litchfield Kentucky with a penny photo outfit and is ready to do business at his gallery over the Hub store. He offers all kinds of photography in the latest styles at prices to please. Call and visit at once. dec12 wks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Wm. H. Davidson
Litchfield
Posey Township Pikes Arecited Route To Reciprocity
The people of Posey township want another pike citing how their current one moves four horses to pull ten bushels of corn to town. County residents would support helping Posey establish similar pikes in their own townships as a reciprocal measure. The piece also notes editorial stance on a ship subsidy bill and urges public letters of opposition. It concludes that the poultry show will feature birds in purpose built coops, not resembling a fair poultry department.
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Posey Township
Posey
Indianapolis News
Harrison County Fair Directors Set 1900 Dates and Premium Changes
Harrison County Agricultural Society met at Corydon to revise the premium list and set the 1900 exhibit for September 27. Old Settler's and School Children's day will allow free admission for children fifteen and under. Cattle premiums lowered and Hereford and Polled rings added. Free for all purses reduced by fifty dollars. Running races moved to Wednesday. Printing contract for premium lists awarded to Thomas & Ellis.
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Harrison County Agricultural Society
Corydon
Knights Templar
Louisvile
Thomas & Ellis
First Chicken Show Draws County Interest and Fans
The first annual Old Capital Poultry Association exhibition runs December 18 to 22 in the Slem mons room near the Bank. Nearly a thousand entries signal strong industry support and local enthusiasm. Admission 10 cents, season tickets 40 cents. a Christmas tree at Heidleburg church raises funds.
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Old Capital Poultry Association
Slemmons
Wedding News and Local Mentions Sweep Through Community
Jesse Gibson moves into Ed Pates' house while Samuel Curts and David Kintner plan a spring trip to Oklahoma. Jerry Binkley welcomes a new girl. Effie Pate recovers from typhoid. Local visits include Sam Curts to Claud Crecelius and family. Jessie Kirkland visiting Louisville ties. The paper notes school progress at No. 4 with J A Craig teaching and several family movements.
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Sam Curts
Claud Crecelius
No. 4
J. A. Craig
Local Notes from Scott Township and Surrounding Farms
John Gleitz works with lumber for George Mugler as plans for a new barn unfold. Theodore Stilger moved to Hud dletown last week. Adam Ehalt sold a Jersey cow recently. Crosby's school house pie supper drew a large crowd. Lizzie Miller to winter with her mother Kitty Walter. Angie McCoy and Ruth Reynolds attended church at Zoar. Grace Baxley spent Thanksgiving with Albert and Minnie Lottich. Charles Ehalt, Henry Ehalt, Wm Quibberman and Albert Reising hunted in Scott township. J T McCoy on sick list. Nellie Bruch absent due to sister Mrs G W Turley illness.
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John Gleitz
George Mugler
Theodore Stilger
Huddletown
Adam Ehalt
Crosby
Angie McCoy
Ruth Reynolds
Zoar
Grace Baxley
Albert
Minnie Lottich
Charles
Henry Ehalt
Wm. Quibberman
Albert Reising
Scott Township
J.T. McCoy
Nellie Bruch
G. W. Turley
Ross-bub
Rhine area reports harvest activity and local events
From the Rhine farmers finished corn gathering while plowing continues. Butchering has started at the Rhine head. John Wisenberger suffers a rheumatic spell. Joseph Snider visited Rhine last Sunday. Sam Himmelhaver returned from a trip to Kentucky. Rhine rises with drift wood and fallen corn stalks nearby. The Robert Brothers begin building a house for A Shellenbarger at Brimstone. Judge Cook holds court at English.
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John Wisenberger
Joseph Snider
Rhine
Sam Himmelhaver
Kentucky
How to Cure Croup
Mr. R. Gray of Amenia Duchess County New York urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best medicine for croup and a reliable preventive when given at the first hoarse symptoms. He recommends keeping a bottle at hand for instant use. For sale by E. S. Crosier, Druggist.
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R. Gray
Amenia
Duchess County
N. Y
Chamberlain
Crosier
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