County Poor Asylums Shows Imbalance in Indiana
A Hoosier article analyzes county poor asylums in Indiana, noting far more inmate men than women and a state population shift. It cites counts by county, age groups, and conditions, praising well run facilities while detailing severe neglect in seven counties and Warren. It calls for better facilities and staff, and mentions a New Year horse sale at Teeter's in Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Cass
Jasper
Newton
Porter
Tipton
Adams County Asylum
Bartholomew County
Fayette
Lagrange
Madison
Morgan
Onio
Pike
Scott
Board of State Charities
Clas
Boards of County Charities
Indiana
Spencer
Harrison
Daviess
Shelby
Clay
Carroll
Lake Counties
Warren County
St. Joseph
Marshall
Adams
Parke
Henry
Kosciusko
Benton
Orange
Clark
Dubois
Posey
Hoosier
Harrison County
Will Abbey Hosts 40th Anniversary Celebration at Crandall
Saturday December 19 Will Abbey and Mrs Abbey were greeted by relatives and friends in Crandall for Mrs Abbeys 40th wedding anniversary. Neighbors musicians and old girlhood friends filled the day with joy good will and a formal bread feast. A lamp was presented by the husband and a camera captured fifty seven attendees before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Abbey
Crandall
C.J. B
New Civil Cases Filed in County February Term
Grover Smith sues William Fessell for damages of 500 dollars alleging an assault with brass knuckles. Wo Dunklaker sues Efa H. Davis to foreclose a mortgage for 100 dollars. Robert B. Watson sues the Harrison County Board of Commissioners. the plaintiff is the county Truant Officer claiming wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Smith
Wm. Fessell
Wo. Dunklaker
Efa H. Davis
Robert B. Watson
Board of Commissioners of
Harrison County
Governor Marshall rents own home in Indianapolis
Governor elect Thomas R. Marshall has rented the Nelson A. Gladding residence at 1219 North Pennsylvania street paying 65 dollars a month. He and Mrs Marshall moved to Indianapolis December 26 to spend Christmas in their old home and will not use state funds for rent, urging returns of funds used by Governor Hanly and promising to uphold pledges unless a better plan is proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas R. Marshall
Nelson A. Gladding
Pennsylvania Street
Indianapoli
Mrs Marshall
Marshal
Indiana
Marshall
Hanly
Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for Children
Advertisement asserts Mother Gray's Sweet Powder cures fevers, stomach disorders, teething issues, bowel problems, and worms in children. Claims 10000 testimonials and universal efficacy. Price 25 cents. sample free. Allen S. Olmstead of LeRoy New York promotes the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy
N.Y
Public Sale for Elder James Teeter at Central
Elder James Teeter will sell personal property at public auction at his Central residence on January 1, 1909. Items include one horse one buggy one harness hay corn and household furniture. Usual terms. See bills. Auction starts at 1 o clock PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Teeter
Central
House and Lot For Sale in Corydon Town
Nine room house with stable and garden offered as one of the town’s best properties. Enquire at this office for details. In Timperman v Timperman a partition suit from Harrison Circuit Court was moved to Perry county after a change motion. Court witnesses included Clerk James A McRae and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Iequire
Timperman
Crawford County
Harrison
Crawford
Perry County
James A. McRae
W. 3B. Slemons
Wilson Cook
Julius Rothrock
Trade at Crecelius Cut-Rate Drug and Jap Store Adverts
An old hoarded notice urges saving money by shopping at Crecelius Anti- Trust Cut-Rate Drug and Jap Store in New Albany. Mentions 25c gas and 8c mantels, plus a local trustee John T. Ashton of Foone township, praising his office tenure and holiday timing. Declares it illegal to sell red rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crecelius
New Albany
John T. Ashton
Foone Township
Myr
Ashton
Boone
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Bacon’s Bie
West Market Street
Louisville
Kentucky
Fourth Avenue
Board of Charities
Teeter
Governor Marshall
Wee
Cynthia A. Fawver
Lydia J. Engleman
Jacob WH. Fawver
Farmers Savings and Trust Co
Mary E. Dannettell
Balzer Franzell
Charles Franzel
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