Brutal Rockport Lynching Spreads Fear Across Indiana
A mob killed two Black men, Jim Howard and Bud Rowland, in Rockport after robbing barber Hollie Simons. The attackers hanged Rowland and then the other suspect, with a separate vigilante incident in Boonville involving hotel porter Joe Rolla. Indiana authorities faced mounting pressure as militia orders were issued and rescinded amid widespread outrage.
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Jim Howard
Bud Rowland
Hollie Simons
Rockport
Rowland
Simons
Indiana
Rockport. Ind
Joe Rolla
Anderson
Boonville
Ind
Mount
Evansville
New Town Directory by A L Reynolds Published
Town clerk A L Reynolds releases a fifty page pamphlet style directory listing names occupations and residences of residents aged sixteen plus. The book includes a business directory short town history and a cut of the ancient capital priced at 25 cents as a public enterprise.
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A. L. Reynolds
Reynolds
Death of John C. Love, prominent Heth township citizen
John C. Love, esteemed resident of Heth township and father of Commissioner Love, died Friday at about 70 from erysipelas after a wrist injury. He leaves a widow and eight children. Funeral Saturday in Highland was led by Elder Hutsel. he was a Christian Church member for 35 years and buried under Knights of Honor auspices.
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John C. Love
Heth Township
Commissioner Love
Highland
Hutsel
Christian Church
Martin
Knights of Honor
Electric Railroad Franchises Sought Across Central State
County Commissioners grant petitions for electric railroad franchises in central and northern counties. Haron Washington Orange Crawford and Spencer hold the most unoccupied territory. Timber stone grain and fruit industries in these counties demand better transport facilities. Electric railroad builders will find the territory ideal for new lines.
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Har‘on
Washington
Orange Crawford
Spencer
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength Against Coughs
SCOTTS EMULSION will do this when everything else fails. It nourishes, strengthens, builds up and makes the body strong and healthy, not only to throw off this hard cough, but to fortify the system against further attacks. If you are run down or emaciated you should certainly take this nourishing food medicine, sec. and 7.00, all druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New
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Scott & Bowne
Old Capital Poultry Show Opens South of Bank on Elm
Exhibition in progress with about 800 entries from across the county and neighboring areas. Admission is 10 cents as crowds pour in to see a vast collection of birds described as truly wonderful. A partial exhibitor list includes many from New Albany Corydon Breckenridge Lanesville Georgetown and Palmyra with varied entry counts.
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Old Capital Poultry Association
Elm Street
E. J. Ball
New Albany
T. L. Williams
W. A. Green
George Hancock
Greenville
C. E. Utz
Georgetown
J. S. Summers & Son
John J. Rochner
Breckenridge
B. F. Lewis
Pfrimmner & Lemay
Brecken
Ralston
Lanesville
Theodore Kisert
Otto Hirt
Wm. H. Watson
Sam Wright
David Wells
Elizabeth
C. L. Hottell
Corydon
Frank O. Jordan
Josiah W. H. Littell
Claude Hurst
Henry W. Denbo
E. J. Bean
Kirkham
E. L. Pitman
Maurice Kennedy
Walter Mitchem
Howard S. Bennett
Chas. Doll
Wm. J. Bottorff
Geo. L. Hess
D. C. Davis
Victor Wright
Matthew Denbo
Eli Mathes
Frank R. Wright
D. M. Rowland
Eld. McKinster
J. M. Austin
Palmyra
Alonzo Sappenfield
Roscoe Lewis
Breckenridge Poultry Sale Adds Westward Offer
The undersigned offers fine B. P. Rocks at half-price in Indiana. Regular price one dollar, five birds or more before Jan 20 1901 at 50 cents each until supply runs out. Breeding pen of one cockerel and four pullets for $2.50. Delivery possible to Corydon. Also lists local Democratic subscribers with names and towns.
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B. P
Indiana
Corydon
Prrimmer
Breckenridge
Ind
Sheriff Sale Notice in Corydon Indiana
By decree of Harrison Circuit Court the real estate of Andrew J. Stover in Harrison county will be sold at public auction at the courthouse door Corydon Indiana between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The property is the northeast quarter of section 35 township 4 south range 3 east with 40 acres off the east side. First offered rents and profits for up to seven years, then the fee simple interest if needed. PHILIP EK LOTICH. decl.8. H.C
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Corydon
Indiana
Andrew J. Stover
Harrison County
Noah Faun
Philip EK. Lotich
H.C
I O O F Lodge to Dedicate New Hall in Laconia
The I O O F lodge of Laconia will dedicate their new hall on the evening of December 27 with the Grand Master of the State present. Supper and refreshments will be served, admission free, supper 25 cents, all invited. Also note the Bullett Implement Co offers fresh carloads of lime and cement.
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I. O. O. F. Lodge of
Laconia
Rowe Bros Store Hours Extend Through Holidays
Dr H S Hurst of Laconia visited Corydon yesterday while Rowe Bros announced nightly hours through the holiday season. An advertisement for Major Pfrimmer's chicken sale urges readers to buy fine chickens.
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8S. H. Hurst
Laconia
Corydon
Major Pfrimmer’s
Pfrimmer
Fresno man visits New Albany after fifty years apart
After a half century, Eli McIntosh of Fresno visits his brother John McIntosh at the Commercial Hotel in New Albany. An impostor posed as Eli for a month stealing a gold watch, $200, and two nieces’ affection, but Col. McIntosh now believes the real Eli is present, possibly matched by a strawberry arm mark.
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Eli McIntosh
Fresno
Cal
New Albany
John McIntosh
Commercial
West First
Main Streets
Commercial Hotel
Col
Hardinsburg
Ind
Col. McIntosh
California
Simon Pure
C. J
Holiday footwear ad touts limited styles and leathers
An ad notes demand for Shoes and House Slippers but complains coarse footwear lacks quality. It promises only the latest styles and leathers for fine shoes, implying limited stock across all covering items.
Political promises amid election era echo in county
Voters recall assurances from Republican speakers that wartime actions would halt if McKinley won. The county's reflections tie campaign rhetoric to policy expectations as the election approached.
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McKinley
Notice to Non-Residents Harrison Circuit Court 1900
Notice informs nonresident defendants Rebecca Culbertson and Samuel Culbertson trustees of New Albany Old Ladies' Home to appear February 1901 in Harrison Circuit Court Corydon Indiana or face default in Mary Onion will contest. Complaint filed by Mauck et al with clerk Charles A. Bline sealing Dec 10.
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Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison
Francis Mauck
Eliza Sonner
Lovien Kirk
Jacob Rush
Mary E. Onion
Weathers, Stotsenburg & Breeden
Rebecca K. Culbertson
Samuel A. Culbertson
Old Ladies’ Home
New Albany
Indina
Harrison Circuit
Corydon
Charles A. Bline
Harrison Circuit Court
Public auction of Corydon real estate tied to Morris v Wright case
Following a decree and sale in Harrison circuit court the property of James L. Morris plaintiff against Virginia A Wright Frank T Wright and The Savings and Loan Association of Corydon Indiana will be sold at public auction at the Corydon courthouse between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Lot 176 and Lot 181 in Corydon are included with eastern 53 feet conveyed to William H Rowe. Rents and profits will be offered first for up to seven years before the fee simple interest is offered. vo PHILIP E. woe
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Harrison Circuit Court
James L. Morris
Virginia A. Wright
Frank T. Wright
The
Savings and Loan Association of
Corydon
Indiana
Harrison
County
Towit
William H. Rowe
Bryan Not Elected Amid Renewed Philippine War Fight
A note states Bryan was not elected while the Philippines conflict continues with renewed vigor. An upcoming Christmas Eve event includes a tree lighting on Xmas night.
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Bryan
Philippines
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N. A. Ledger
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Boone Township
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Corydon, Ind
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Roll of Honor
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Idlewild
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Robert Brown
Conrad Loitch
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White Cloud
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George W. Applegate
Andrew S. Stover
Alice Stover
Albert Stover
Henry Goetz
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Herman Brown
Bullett Implement Company
Bullett Implement Co
Rowe Bros
C. M. Miller
Sheriff’s Sale
Philip E. Woe
C. A. Watcamp
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