Fifth Annual History Conference at Indianapolis
History students and leading Indiana citizens gathered in Indianapolis December 7 and 8 for the Fifth Annual History Conference. Notable speakers from Indiana University Purdue University Wisconsin and Ohio shared talks on local history, preserving facts, and improving school textbooks, with Dr. Harvey Wiley delivering Pioneer Banquet remarks and recalling Indiana’s early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Claypool
Indianapolis
A. L. Kohlmeier
Logan Esmey
Indiana University
Nellie Read Thorne
Paul Richman
Tipton
Kate Milner Rabb
Harlow Lindley
Herbert Briggs
Terre Haute
Thos. F. Moran
Purdue University
W. W. Carson
W. W. Sweet
DePauw University
Clarence Green
DeKalb County
Cornelius F. Posson
Indiana Sons of American Revolution
E. Arthur Ball
Muncie
American Legion
John A. Wibberd
South Bend
Northern Indiana Historical Society
Richard Lieber
Indiana Department of Conservation
Amos W. Butler
Society of Indiana Pioneers
W. C. Mills
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State Archeological and Historical Society
Charles E. Brown
Madison
Wisconsin
Wisconsin State Historical Museum
Harvey W. Wiley
Washington, D. C
France
Jamestown
Vincennes
Harrison County
Indiana Historical Commission
Indiana Historical Society
W. ©. Mills
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society
Charles F E. Brown
Wis
Washington, D
Mills
Brown
Wiley
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Hoosierdam
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Lee
Jackson
Chant
Sherman
Baptista
Death of Civil War veteran in Taylor township
Frederick Carl aged seventy seven, a Civil War veteran, died at his home in Taylor township last Thursday afternoon December 6 after several months of rheumatism. Funeral service was held December 8 at Evans Landing Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kitt officiating. interment in the local cemetery. Survived by two sons Stephen of Iowa and Thomas and Mary at home. wife predeceased him. Also survived by brother Thomas of West Point Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Carl
Taylor Township
Evans Landing Presbyterian Church
Kitt
Methodist Church of
Elizabeth
Carl
Stephen
Iowa
Thomas
Mary
Renr
West Point
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Events
The district reports visits among residents including Carrie Cunningham visiting Mrs Jno Dannenfelser in Corydon. Local births, birthdays, pie supper proceeds of 33.30, and a surprise 17th birthday party for Thelma and Zelma Lillpop are noted. Community church services were canceled by rain. Christmas savings club promotion also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Cunningham
Jno
Dannenfelser
Corydon
Roy Shields
Noah Lillpop
Thelma
Zelma
Maude
Ina Wise
Margie Hedges
Olive Funk
Dora Faith
Grace
Martha Best
Maurice Shields
Arthur Langdon
Carl Miller
Harold Best
Paul Craddock
J. W. Best
Union Chapel
Jesse Shuck
Presbyterian Church
Lac
L. D. Robson
Christian Normal Institute
Grayson
A. Bauman
Obituary for Ella Robison Leffler Passes at 68
Ella Robison Leffler born February 1860 died November 27 1928 at age 54 years 9 months 19 days. She left a husband seven children thirteen grandchildren seven step-children a sister five brothers and many relatives. A Methodist all her life the community mourns her passing with funeral services conducted by Rev Edwin Kitt at home and at Elizabeth M E church and prayers for eternal reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Robison Leffler
Clarence
Hattie
Clifton
Mary
Charles
Elva
Carl
Methodist Church
Edwin Kitt
M. E
I CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING AND FAMILY REUNION
Silver wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Everett Brown with 75 relatives and a birthday for their son Lawrence and nephew William Harbaugh of Montana. Relatives from Miles City and Corydon attended after long absence, tableware, gifts, and photos shared, with many in attendance from Harrison County. Also promotes gifts of utility hardware at J. G. Zabel's Hardware Store in Lanesville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Brown
Lawrence
Wm. Harbaugh
Montana
Elizabeth Harbaugh
William
Miles City
Mont
Harrison County
Mrs Brown
J. J. Rosemer
T. F. Elbert
Gus Schiel
Elizabeth Greer
Carrie Meyers
John Stepro
Thomas Brown
William Harbaugh
Fonda
Philip
Joe Bosemer
Oscar
Theo Elbert
Charles Schiel
Joseph
Edwin Brown
Louisville
Lewis Stepre
Corydon
Arthur Hornickel
Marshall Russell
Stanley
Milford Brown
Lorenzo Greer
Susie Schiel
Beulah
Obituary for Louisiana Duggins Wright
Louisiana Duggins Wright born August 7 1850 died November 30 1923 at age 73. She married Jesse L. Wright February 22 1868 and had eight children. Survived by son Jesse, daughters Norma Ferree and Cora Harbaugh, brother Montgomery Duggins, half sister Mary A. Gwartney and many relatives. Burial followed December 2 at Smith's Camp Ground church cemetery with Rev. C H Youngblood officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Duggins Wright
Jesse L. Wright
Portia
Edgral
Leora
Nora
Thessie
Lucy
Watson
Smith
WU. B
Jesse
Norma Ferree
Cora Har‘baugh
Montgomery Duggins
Mary A. Gwartney
Haskell
Oklo
C. H. Youngblood
Smith’s Camp Ground
Roy
Marriage Licenses Listed for Sims Harrison and Rowe Brownell
Marriage licenses issued for Herman Sims and Viola Harrison. Claude W. Rowe wed Adath Irene Brownell in a local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Sims
Viola Harrison
Claude W. Rowe
Adath
Irene Brownell
For Sale of Duroc Jersey Hogs from Good Will Stock
Due to lack of help a farm offers all registered Duroc Jersey hogs for sale. Sows and gilts from 20 to 25 dollars. Breeds Cherry King Defender and SensaHon lines. Address M A Farr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duroc Jersey
Cherry King
Defender and
SensaHon Lines
Addreas
M. A. Farr
Reaffirmation of Faith by Bishops of P E Church
The house of bishops of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States, meeting in Dallas Texas, reaffirmed belief in the virgin birth and the Apostles Creed. The statement requires obedience by deacons priests and bishops and rejects objections to the creed as contrary to Christian tradition and scholarship. An editor’s receipt notice follows about a small personal donation and related addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Bishops
Protestant Episcopal Church
United States
Dallas
Texas
House
Percy Stickney Grant
New York
Lord
New Bridge Over Blue River Near White Cloud Opens
A steel bridge over the Blue River a mile and a half below White Cloud is completed and ready for use once approaches are built. South and east side residents of Scott township long sought a crossing to reach the state highway opposite. They plan to construct approaches at both ends themselves to improve year round access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue River
White Cloud
Scott Township
Corydon
Public Auction Near Corydon December 21 1923
Co M Quebbeman offers personal property for sale at a public auction four miles northeast of Corydon on Friday December 21 1923 starting at 12 noon. Items include two work horses six shoals of corn and fodder farm machinery and household goods plus twenty eight acre farm with buildings. Terms announced day of sale. Essa Richard Auctioneer Ben Williams Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
M. Quebbeman
Essa Richard
Ben Williams
Captain Thomas Berry Commissioned in Harrison militia
Commission from Governor William Henry Harrison in 1810 appoints Thomas Berry a captain in Harrison County Indiana Territory militia with orders to follow future commands. Also notes Berry’s oath of office and authority, witnessed by J N Gibson and F Pope. For sale part mentions an eight room house and six lots offered by Geo K Gwartney with easy terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
Tippecanoe
W. F. Avery
William Henry Harrison
Indiana Territory
Thomas Berry
County of Harrison
Vincennes
United States of America
J. N. Gibson
Indiana
Duo
F. Pope
Fpalmyra Gazette
Geo
K. Gwartney
Librarian’s Report and Wanted Ads From Corydon
Librarian report shows total volumes 2901 with 1435 circulations and 1679 borrowers after month. Average daily circulation 57, visitors 1798, and registrations include 1660 at start and 16 new during month. Wanted to buy twenty five fresh cows and heavy springers and bred heifers within ten days. ED. SHARP, Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wah Cests
Ioaned
Georgia Stockslager
Sharp
Corydon
Viola Harrison and Herman Sims Tie Marriage at U B Parsonage
Miss Viola Harrison and Herman Sims, both of this place, wed at the U B parsonage by Rev A D Smith last Saturday evening December 8. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Tillman Harrison. the groom is son of Mr John Sims. They will live with the groom’s father and were accompanied by the groom’s sister Mrs Forgest Blake. Oysters advertised from The Old Capital Restaurant with phone order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Harrison
Herman Sims
U. B. Parsonage
A. D. Smith
Tillman Harrison
John Sims
Forgest Blake
Central
Market Prices and Farm Equipment for Sale in Louisville
Louisville markets list prices for Wheat at 1.15, Corn 0.86, Hogs 6.80, Steers 8.50, Calves 9.50, Sheep 5.00, Lambs 10.00, hens 0.18, chickens 0.19, roosters 0.09, turkeys 0.24, ducks 0.17, geese 0.16, eggs 0.44, butter 0.25. For sale Samson Tractor with double disc and gang plow, feed grinder, cut-off saw, two emery stones, and mantle with four pulleys in good condition. d12-2w. ALVA HEISHMAN
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pioneer
Heaven
Agricultural Department
Washington
Congress
Virginia
McAdam
Jefferson County
Hanover
Democrat
Dr. Wiley
Fort Donaldson
Carnegie Institute
National Era
Atlantic Monthly
Ohio River
Richmond
Alice
Earlham College
Indiana Pioneer Society
T. J. Wilson
Tew M. O'Bannon
Lillian
Bureka Milling Co
Sherman Faith
Mauckport
Alford Rogge
New Avbann
E. G. Foster
Abe
Remington
Miles
South Boone
Xmas Savings Club
Xmas
Old Capital Bank & Trust Co
J. G. Zabel
Lanesville
Harrison County Poultry Breeders’ Association
Horn
Thomas M. Campbell
Darlington
Wm. R. Stevens
Strate
Miles’ Radio Store
P. E. Church
Claude T. LaHue
Henryetta
Okla
Phoebe Wheat
Coweta
Hattie Mathes
Librarian’s Report
Harrison—Sims
Old Capital
Louisville Markets
Alva Heishman
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