Local notices and family updates from Corydon area
Meechs Bus described as heated during cold days. Dr Will Fisher of Fulton Ky visiting relatives at Mauckport. Perry Conrad in ill health. Mr and Mrs BE Miles visiting Orleans for Christmas. Subscriptions notices and requests for payment. Wanted dark barred rock roosters. Herman Kexroat and George Kusler visiting Corydon. Local business notes include new job press loan. Various residents and visitors named across Corydon and New Middletown with Christmas travel and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Fisher
Fulton, Ky
Mauckport
Herman Kexroat
Bellflower, Illinois
George Kusler
New Middletown
Works and Weddings and Wounds Across Corydon Area
A busy period as Mulberry visitors and local families gather for holidays and faith events. Burial and illness are noted, with Rev. Nash Eskridge traveling to Rockport for his father in law’s funeral and upcoming services in New Middletown and Union. Local births, motor-vehicle accident near Lanesville, Christmas visits from Detroit and Chicago, and a Corydon poultry show prize draw are also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash Eskridge
New Middletown
Rockport
Numerous Holiday Visits Reported Across Counties
Walter Thomas of Cincinnati visits Crandall relatives while Mrs. Ira Bodenstadt of Mauckport travels to Louisville. Several locals are ill or visiting kin. Florence Flora of Bloomington and Lula Swareng of Crandall are among those visiting Mauckport and Brook Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Thomas
Cincinnati
Crandall
Ira Bodenstadt
Mauckport
Louisville
Florence Flora
Bloomington
Lula‘ Swareng
Curtis Wolfe
Brook, Ind
Rat Snap solves barn rodent problem for poultry farmers
A farmer reports finding a setter dead and endorses Rat Snap poison for rats. The product comes in three sizes with prices 35c 65c and 1.25 and is sold by Riely's and Davis' Drug Stores.
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Riely’s and
Davis
Adams Drug Co
Texas
Ant Davis’ Drug Stores
Local births and visits fill Harrison county notes
Shy details of births, visits, and family happenings across Harrison county include a baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green, visits by Crosby Flock and Mrs. Martha Flock, and assorted travels of Miss Minnie Kransegrill, Mrs. Carrie Bay, and others. The piece also recounts a village tale of Henry Stonecipher's courtship leading to marriage, a Christmas stay by the Leffler family, and holiday gatherings with relatives in Corydon Jct and New Albany.
Local Notes and Notices From Corydon Area
Mrs Belle Coffman returns home from visit with sister Mrs J M Resch in New Middletown. Revival begins January 6 at A M E church Corydon led by Rev C E Benison from Indianapolis. Marriages in region include Cort Craig Engleman and Zetta Green on Saturday at U B parsonage. Miss Mary Margaret Miller enjoys holiday with DePauw ties. New Albany couples wed in recent week. A daughter born to Mrs Clyde Crook of Jeffersonville. James Newhouse visits Elmer Dietrick in Elizabeth. Ruth Jordan spends holiday week with her parents and teaches in Harrisburg schools. For sale two incubators offered by S M Friedley Elizabeth Indiana.
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RB. B. Clancey
William Schulwell
New Albany
Corydon
Clancey
Emma Hughes
Armstrong Hughes
George Newcomb
Kenneth
Geo, Walters
Mike
Charles LaGrange
Detroit
Mich
Newcomb
Lee McMonigle
Walters
Goldie McElfresh
Elizabeth
Nathan McElfresh
Will Brandenburg
Craig
Marengo
Scott
Washington
Brandenburg
United Brethren
Crawford County
Batman’s Church
Elmer Catt
Plainville
George Catt
Decker Station
Belle Coffman
Near Valley “Ty
J. M. Resch
New Middletown
A.M. E. Church
C. E. Benison
Indianapolis
Cort Craig
Ezra Engleman
Engleman
Zetta
Green Craig
White Cloud
U. B
iRev
Amzi Smith
Mary Margaret Miller
DePauw University
Greencastle
Mrs. R. EL. Miller
Ruth Jordan
Frank QO. Jordan
Harrisburg
Thumbnail Sketches of Harrison County Notables From Years Ago
Harrison County reminiscence recalls Henry Stonecipher a prosperous farmer near Shiloh church south of Corydon. A devout Christian known for hosting humorous guests during large church gatherings, his table became a centerpiece of community events after long Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stonecipher
Shiloh Church
Corydon
Mr. Stonecipher
Shiloh
Evansville Candidate Invited to Address County Meeting
Judge Denbo chaired a county vote can vassing, with the Court House crowded. Gilbert Shanklin of Evansville sought the gubernatorial nomination and was invited to speak as Heeth Township’s report was awaited, with a tense pause and delay to fill time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heth Township
Ile
Ileth Township
Marriage license request ends with unknown bride’s name
Otto Cunningham, county clerk, questions a couple seeking a license. The groom can only say the bride is Kate and, after a baffling moment, the man accompanying him explains he never heard her full name. The license is issued once the groom recalls her name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Cunningham
Withal
Cunningham
Kate
Otto
Stingy Corydon merchant and the egg test tale
A Corydon professional known for thrift kept a steel ring in his pocket to test eggs. He would drop an egg on a tub and discard it if it didn’t pass, ensuring large eggs for orders. The tale also mentions a father who sold eggs and butter to a wholesale house, counted by dipping three eggs at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Corydon
New Albany
A Few Little Diamonds Exhibit Draws Laughs in Corydon
A hay tedder brought to Corydon on Mill Street is shown amid a crowd. Onlookers note its peculiar kicking motion and a bewhiskered man jokes that a Democrat likely invented it for its tall kick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Mill Street
Gosh
Town scene shows horse tied near drug store fined
A country youth hitched a horse to a tree by Lawson's Drug Store to fetch medicine and was fined under an ordinance. Later at Judge Zenor's office a Prohiper and marshal dealt with saloon violations, and a quarrel erupted nearby, prompting several men to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
Prohiper
General Harrison Angered by Leavenworth Journey
Judge Zenor recalls Benj Harrison preparing to address a Leavenworth rally in 1980. He became angered after assessing road conditions and weather, and spoke harshly about the local highway situation while facing a wet, trying journey. Witnesses note the General remained irate through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenor
Marengo
Benj. Harrison
Leavenworth
Harrison
Leavenworth Lally
Ilis
The Loud Mouth Rally Speech at Corrdon Fair Grounds
During the 1868 campaign the Democrats held a county rally at Corrdon Fair Grounds with a Kentucky speaker named Goodlow or something similar. Attendees recalled his words echoing from the big gate while he spoke in the Little Ring and called him the loudest mouth in political campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrdon Fair Grounds
Kentucky
Goodlow
Murch
Fair Ground
John Minthes
Old Court House
Campaign Night in 1892 Town Parade at Claire Shuck Livery Barn
In 1892, during Grover Cleveland’s re election era, crowds gathered near Claire Shuck Livery Barn and Saloon to watch a procession led by C Wayne Cook in campaign regalia. Uncle John Mathes urged crowd control as famed orator Uncle Dick Graves drew remarks about propriety and respect for women.
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Claire Shuck
Grover
Uncle John Mathes
Tie
Prince Albert
John
C. Wayne Cook
Mr. Cook
Uncle John
Cook
Dick Graves
Uncle Dick
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Laconia
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Georgetown
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George Kusler Jr
Jel Shewmaker
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BE. C. Shard
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Tnd
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Frank Richard
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Lafayette
A. R. McRae
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Corydon Junction
Carl Neely
Edith Miller
J. G. Moore
J. Lucien Morris
Oscar Rupp
Muncie
Wm. Hedges
Mary Rupp
Jack FE. Walters
Ed. Lattue
Students Union
Nome
New Middletown Milling Company
Pauline Wilson
Martinton
Illinois
C. D. Wilson
Mivw
Tlarry Funk
Jidren
Lola Madge
Mary and Sfarry Jr
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Arlie Fogal
Twelve Mile
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Katherine Jones
Grace Martin
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Lawrence Miller
Joh Garaves
Lewis Jones
Indiana University
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Victor Reas
Wilbur Senner
Lee Reas
John Senner
Hewitt F. Cunningham
John M. Dannenfelser
Carrie Cunningham
Ezekiel Snapp
Susan Oconia
Dannen- Snapp
West Ninth Street
New Jesser
Albany
Honolulu
United States Army
Young Snapp
Ed. G Keller
Battle Creek Sanatorium
Battle Creek
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Cleve Rainbolt
Mr. Rainholt
Cincinised
G. A. McIntosh
Jackson Township
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Lyndon
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LaPorte
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Laithernan College
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Los Angeles
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California
Roy McCrady
Livermore
Iowa
Corvden
Wasks
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Isalene McCrady
Indian Creek
P. Sh. Dropsey & Son
John Bryce
Martinsville
Mollie Keller
Bryce
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Rollie Brandenburg
Sarah Brandenburg
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Hepburn Avenue
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Courier Journal
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William
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Susannah
Jessie Keller
Ruth
Lena Riely
Carrie Wright
Carlton Daniel
Tndianapolis
Claud Wolfe
Ora May
Spencerian Business College
Boone Township
Miss May
Marry Funk
This County
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Chicago
Mary Bulleit
John Bulleit
Ora
J. A. Miller
Marion Byerly
Grover Love
Mrs
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William and
Foster Cook
Rey
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Adna Harris
G. D. Fryer
Fort Wayne
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Hugh Wright
Ohio
H. E. Wright
Kenneth Fry
Jasper
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Gladys Shields
John Shields
Chas. Edwards
Mrs.a. Edwards
Lou Turley
Sallie Turley
Fern Grable
Haines City
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Olin
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Crosby Flock
Martha Flock
Minnie Kransegrill
Chas. Gailey
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Clem Rosenbarger
Chas. Wheat
Ben Richard
George Reuter
William Judd
Katherine McRae
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Tanover College
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Maris
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Whiting, Ind
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Mrs. Bulls Stevens
Ruby Stevens
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Kitty Hottle
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Levi Brew
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Frank LO. Jordan
Ray Jordan
June
Detroit, Mich
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Frank Winders
Blanch LaDuke
Ambrose LaDuke
Mer
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Clare Habermels
Crook
Habermel
James Newhouse
Henderson, Ky
Elmer Dietrick
Mr. Newhouse
Patricia Elizabeth
Mr. Dietrick
S. M. Friedley
J. Edward Murr
Judge Denbo
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