Local Social Notes From Bridgeport Area
Jacob Hellman spent last week in Louisville. John Emily of Jeffersonville visited his son Lee Sunday. John Prage of Elizabeth called on D. T. Carter Sunday. John Goodman moving his saw mill to Grant Bowman's farm. Wom. Vullier of Louisville visiting uncle Thomas Farnsley. Mike Hellman and wife and George Hellman spent holidays with their father. Joe Didbot and Henry Fulmer of Louisville spent Christmas with parents. Herbert Moore and Marion Himes of New Albany spent holidays with Harry Peters. Wm. Huffman to build a large tobacco barn and grow a tobacco crop this season. Mrs. S. A. Farnsley spent holidays with brother Whitcomb Shields near Antioch church. Citizens purchased Springfield rifles for nightriders targeting Huffman’s tobacco. John McCollums and Edith Huntley of Floyd county married Christmas Eve at sister Mrs. Y. L. Farnsley’s. Artie Campbell and Carrie Toops of Highlands also married Christmas Day. Both couples serenaded at night by the cord-shell band with base drum and circle-saw accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Hellman
Louisville
John Emily
Jeffersonville
Lee
John Prage
Elizabeth
D. T. Carter
John Goodman
Grant Bowman
Wom
Vullier
Thomas Farnsley
Mike Hellman
George Hellman
Herbert Moore
Marion Himes
New Albany
Harry Peters
Wm. Huffman
S. A. Farnsley
Whitcomb Shields
Antioch Church
Huffman
John McCollums
Edith Huntley
Floyd County
Y. L. Farnsley
Plac
Artie Campbell
Carrie Toops
Highlands
Death of Louis Endris in New Albany
Louis Endris died at St. Edwards Hospital New Albany on December 22 at about age fifty. His body was brought to Lanesville for interment December 24. Funeral services were by Father A Peckskamp of the Lanesville Catholic Church and interment was in the Catholic cemetery. The deceased formerly lived in Franklin township and had many friends in the county. A large dinner was held Saturday at Mrs. Edgar Jordans west of Corydon in honor of Mrs. Hicks Hudson and daughter from Fort Wayne, who will move to Elmira New York with her husband and son. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Doc Kitterman and son Ruskin Mr. and Mrs. Roy Richard and son Kirmal Mrs. Susan Jordan Mrs. Maud Carp ani er and daughter Marge Hobart Guy and Milton Jordan Miss Jan ny Blanche and Leona Jordan and Edith Hudson. Guests brought baskets. games were played and a pleasant day was enjoyed. A. J. Eaton, Jackson township trustee, paid a business call and squared accounts. He wore a fine acid watch given by township teachers as thanks for his kindness. He notes he beat Marion Deweese for trustee four years ago. Marion won this year and will be Eaton’s successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Endris
St. Edwards Hospital
New Albany
Lanesville
Father A. Peckskamp
Lanesville Catholic Church
Franklin Township
Th's
Edgar Jordan
Corydon
Hicks Hudson
Ft. Wayne
Jordan
Elmira
New York
Doc. Kitterman
Ruskin
Roy Richard
Kirmal
Susan Jordan
Maud Carpanier
Marge
Hobart
Guy
Milton Jordan
Janny
Blanche
Leona Jordan
Edith Hudson
A. J. Eaton
Jackson Township
Marion Deweese
Marion
Mr. Eaton
Laura
Hilda McRae
John Jones
West Point
John Wedges
Woore’s
New Middletown
Tillie Noe Palmer
Herbert
Winnie Davis
Ruben Mason
Mabel
Eva Hardway
Belle Nue
Lou Wayne
Laconia
J. Wayne
Carter's School
Santa Claus
Delia Applegate
John
Diphtheria Toll Strikes Foster Family in New Albany
Hoffman Foster, six, dies of diphtheria after a Christmas tree at home. Another son, Rev Rupert Foster, previously known in the county, is affected. Two more children are seriously ill with tonsillitis, disrupting the family’s holiday season.
The Educational Process By Arthur Carey Fleshman
A copy of the new book The Educational Process by Professor Arthur Carey Fleshman formerly of Harrison county is received. The work is dedicated to his deceased parents and is described as a fine resource for teachers with fuller commentary promised in a future issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Carey Fleshman
Harrison County
Charles Johnson Dies in St. Louis at 48
Charles Johnson son of Mr and Mrs J C Johnson and brother of Mrs J L Rowe of this place died at his home in St Louis on December 20 at age 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
J. C. Johnson
J. L. Rowe
St. Louis
Fire destroys vacant farm house on Elliott property
A vacant house burned Thursday night on the farm of Charles Elliott located five miles south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Elliott
Why More Men Do Not Attend Church Sermon
Rev. E. I. LaRue preached at the M E church on Sunday night December 20 on Why More Men Do Not Attend Church. He read letters from Corydon business men criticizing church participation and cited parental responsibility for youth attendance. He asked how the church can better serve the community and if current methods are adequate. He plans to discuss the two questions again with the congregation next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. I. LaRue
M. E
Corydon
LaRue
New Salisbury Christmas Socials and Visits
Christmas greetings and gatherings fill New Salisbury as families visit kin in nearby towns and guests travel in from New Albany and Indianapolis. Visitors include Mrs. James Wolfe, Virgie Jenkins, and Elizabeth Bringle, while David Boston hosts a Christmas party for about thirty young people with music from Clarence Byrne and Emma Dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McIntosh
Clarence Byrne
Emma Dome
Clarence Baileit
Grace Adams
Indianapolis
Leander Adams
Jeffersonville
Eugene Rose
New Albany
Samuel McIntosh
L. C. Adams
Christmas Gathering At Milltown Details Local Visitations
Frenchtown residents Frenhthomp I Texigor Ed Henriot and Prank Steph gathered at Milltown Saturday. Miss Tosie Donehue from Louisville spent Christmas with Dolph Troneia and family. Miscus Flavia and Tala Wleher of Corydon celebrated with Mrs Annie Colon of Excelisior Hill. Prank Troneia of Vincennes visits relatives in the area this week. A Christmas dinner at John Trenein's featured Eugene Tronein and daughter Lula John Taambert and wife and Frank Tronein of Vincennes. The group wished the Troneins many more happy Christmases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henriot
Prank Steph
Milltown
Tosie Donehue
Louisville
Dolph Troneia
Miscus Flavia
Tala Wleher
Corydon
Annie Colon
Excelisior Hill
Troneia
Vincennes
Wey
John Trenein
Eugene ‘Tronein
Miss Lula
John Taambert
Frank Tronein
John Tronein
Walnut Valley New Year News From Mt Solomon Church
Walnut Valley community sends a Happy New Year greeting and notes a sermon at Mt. Solomon next Sunday night. Curtis and Ralph Wolfe of Crandall visited grandparents Mr and Mrs George Fleck. Elsie Amy and her daughter visited Dora Peper’s family. Albert Gleb of Louisville visited cousin Henry Gleb. Mossiter’s school house Christmas tree drew a large crowd. Eph Engleman of Moberly, with Mr Widman, visited his brother John Engleman and joined a quail hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Solomon
Curtis and
Ralph Wolfe
Crandall
Mrs
George Fleck
Albert Gleb
Louisville
Henry Gleb
Mossiter
Eph Engleman
Moberly
Mr. Widman
John Engleman
First Sunday and Every Sunday Church Call
The Christian Church invites all members to attend the morning service on the first Sunday of the year and to keep right by attending every Sunday. The evening topic is Reasons for Attending Church. A cordial invitation to sit with the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Local Hursttown Notes and Visitor Updates
The column records sick lists and numerous visits among residents. Names include Mrs Thomas Winn, Stoy Davin in Louisville, Clarence Wright, Verna Ward of Corydon, Viola Hunter, Saturah Hurst, Mrs Martha Pindall near Sunshine with typhoid fever, Hubert Troncin of Moberly, Lafe Brengman, Charles Reising, and many others visiting relatives in nearby towns and attending a New Year prayer service at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wright
Jacob Peper
Verna Ward
Corydon
van Barrow
Viola Hunter
Saturah Hurst
Martha Pindall
Sunshine
Hubert Troncin
Moberly
Laferengman
Lafe Brengman
Levi Troncin
Charles Reising
Peter Sonere
Pleasant View
Christmas gatherings fill Huddletown with family visits
Lorena Emily and Rastmoon Emily suffer tonsillitis while Theodore Stilger spends Christmas with Agnes Grown and family. John Malleck moves into Grandma Walter's property. Henry Grable and wife share Christmas with Daniel Marshall. Imma Schuman visits Rose Goss in Wolcub Ind. Mrs. Louis Wagner visits Elizabeth Brown near Crandall. Wm. Conrad's family guests of James Conrad and wife. A school Christmas program with Graphophone music and Minnie Wheat as organist ends with Old Santa distributing gifts from a large tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Stilger
Agnes Grown
John Malleck
Wm. Hauswald
James Conrad
Minnie Wheat
Santa
Perseverance Chapel and Community Visits Report
Perseverance Chapel notes show Jesse Long on the sick list. Local social visits include May Booker and Stella Dike visiting Lydia and Eva Kitterman for Christmas. The Kitterman sisters also visited at Valley City. Harve Kopp and family from Boone County visit area relatives. Lanie Stonecipher and daughters Mary and Annie visited friends at DePath for Christmas. Miss Fred Swan returns home to Milltown, accompanied by Mollie Hottle. A store-room belonging to A. J. Glaze at Sugar Grove, Posey township, burned Tuesday evening December 22. most contents destroyed. Building and contents insured for eleven hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Long
May Booker
Stella Dike
Lydia
Eva Kitterman
Harve Kopp
Boone County
Lanie Stonecipher
Mary
Annie
Fred Swan
Milltown
Mollie Hottle
A. J. Glaze
Sugar Grove
Posey Township
Christmas Visits And Cave Outing In Blue River Area
Miss Nell Fetzer and brother were in the vicinity Sunday. Victor Keller spent Christmas with grandparents and sisters in Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Breeden and son Ruel visited Joe Wiseman’s. Miss Goldin Chanley visited Charles Breeden near Idlewild. Miss Ruth Shrigley and Lelia Lang visited Carl and Sylvia Sharp. Miss Ora Wiseman and Harve Wiseman of Thompson Chapel were guests of Mame and Florence Rothrock and Al mond Best. A group went to the cave Christmas night for a jolly time including Clarence Breeden and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Fetzer
Victor Keller
Louisville
Clarence Breeden
Ruel
Joe Wiseman
Goldin Chanley
Charles Breeden
Idlewild
Ruth Shrigley
Lelia Lang
Carl
Sylvia Sharp
Ora Wiseman
Harve Wiseman
Thompson Chapel
Mame
Florence Rothrock
Almond
Resolutions of Respect from Mauckport M W of A
Elm Camp No 3440 M W of A adopts resolutions mourning Henry L. Conder who died November 20 1908. They praise his Christian character wife and children and pledge to extend the notice to his family and county papers. James K Fora and others sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Camp
M. W
Mauckporth
Ind
Henry L. Conder
Elm Camp
Ayne
Holiday Guests and Oyster Supper in New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam resident New Amsterdam New Amsterdam Mae Kemper spends holidays at home Shaw Grims from Purdue visits Miss Luis Jack Miss Helen Aydelotte of Sacred Heart Louisville vacationing with aunt Mrs Joe Maryars Ben Hur Court hosts public oyster supper December 31 to raise funds for hall repair Attendees include Nora McCullum and daughters Lelia and Patti of New Albany Nellie Hottell of Jeffersonville J B Hottell and wife of Brandenburg Ky with Martha Hottell family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Kemper
Shaw Grims
Purdue University
Luis Jack
Helen Aydelotte
Sacred Heart Academy
Louisville
Joe Maryars
Ben Hur Court
Nora MecCullum
Lelia and
Patti
New Albany
Nellie Hottell
Jeffersonville
J. B. Hottell
Brandenburg, Ky
Martha Hottell
Shooting Affray in Leavenworth Over Fireworks
Christmas day quarrel between Jacob Kemp and Chet Elliott led to Kemp shooting Elliott three times. Elliott, a town board member, is expected to recover after police involvement and local reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Jacob Kemp
Chet Elliott
Democrat
Elliott
Kemp
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Hauls Rest for Overheated Feet
A vintage ad promises relief from pinching shoes swelling and perspiration by sprinkling Allen's Foot-Ease in footwear. It claims steady comfort and instant relief, sold widely for 26 cents with a firm warning not to accept substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Christmas Socials and Local Notices in Taylor Township
The column lists holiday visits and travels among residents of Taylor Township and nearby towns. Entries include Mrs Lula DeLus in Louisville, Miss Nellie Kelley visiting New Albany, Rexes Brothers hunting near the area, and many Christmas gatherings at West Point Evans Landing and Laconia. It notes the sale of a store at West Point and the death of Delia Applegate with condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Mayme
Falls
Lula DeLus
Louisville
Jesse O. Fox
West Point
John Jones
Marshall Miller
Nellie Kelley
New Albany
Rexes Brothers
John Steppe
J. W Barrows
Evans’ Landing
Lydia Stepp
Altha Smoot
St. John M. E. Church
Local Notes from Coon Hollow and Nearby Towns
Mrs G M Miller is seriously ill. Miss Mary Jengers stays at B F Thomas. A large crowd attended church at Acar Sunday night. Miss Vola LeMay visited Miss Agne Dowdle Sunday. Mrs Elizabeth McCoy left Monday to visit daughter in Indianapolis. Mrs Shelby Waltz and Miss Bessie Keinsey visited G M Miller Sunday. Aunt Phoebe Jenkins returned home after visiting Wm Arnold’s. Walter Thomas family and Mrs Guy Thomas with daughter Olive visited Clarence Crone family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Miller
Mary Jengers
B. F. Thomas
Acar
Vola LeMay
Agne
Dowdle
Elizabeth McCoy
Indianapolia
Shelby Waltz
Bessie Keinsey
G. M. Miller's
Phoebe Jenkins
Wm. Arnold
Walter Thomas
Guy Thomas
Olive
Clarence Crone
Needmore Camp M W A Elects Officers in New Middletown
In the Needmore Camp M W A election held Saturday night December 19 officers chosen include Ven. Con. William Fleec Ad Carl Himmelheber Clerk John M. Resch Banker Robert Hedges Escort Ira Coombs Watchman John Wolfe Jr Sentry William Heckelman The camp says the corps is strong and will handle camp interests during their terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needmore Camp
M W.A
New Middletown
Wm. Fleec
Carl Himmelheber
John M. Resch
Robert Hedges
Ira Coombs
John Wolfe, Jr
Wm. Heckelman
Meyer-Thomas wedding in Lanesville Methodist Church
Miss Joyce Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs George Meyer Lanesville will wed Edgar A Thomas of Buckingham Indiana at Lanesville Methodist Church this evening at 7 30 o clock Reverend Logan Alexander officiating The couple will stay in the county a few weeks then move to Iowa where Mr Thomas owns a farm to farm agriculture The Democrat extends congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Meyer
George Meyer
Lanesville
Edgar A. Thomas
Buckingham
Logan Alexander
M. E. Church
Iowa
Thomas
Democrat
Edward Painter Returns Home After Visit
Edward Painter, who had been in town visiting his daughter Mrs. John Smoots, returned home last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Painter
John Smoots
Local residents attend visits and business trips
The notes record several visits and trips: Stacie Anderson to her parents, Mayme Gresham to Evansville, Ward Housel to Corydon, Flora Adam to her Corydon aunt, Charlie Swarens to Falls City, Rebecca Carter to Milltown, Anna and Pearl Beal to Crandall, Dotj Stevens to Mrs Cora Martin, Lulia Beal visiting New Albany, Clarence Danhart of St Joseph HL visiting here, and Cora Croyden hosting guests. Also Bessie Rosbottem to Joinville, Currie and Anna Windish from Louisville visiting home for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Gresham
Evansville
Ward Housel
Corydon
Flora Adam
Charlie Swarens
Falls City
Rebecca Carter
Milltown
Anna
Pearl Beal
Crandall
Dotj Stevens
Cora Martin
Lulia Beal
New Albany
Clarence Danhart
St. Joseph
Cora Croyden
Bessie Rosbottem
Ramsey
Joinville
Edwardsville News Roundup Highlights Local Harbors of Spring
Farmers plow for spring crops while area residents recover from illnesses and celebrate Christmas. Mrs Krausgrill is sick. Joseph Spatig hosted a Christmas Day shooting match at Duncan. Mr and Mrs Charles Cooper and B P Bryant visit. Belle Finch visits Mrs George Keith. Michel Bryant recovers from pneumonia. Mary Lusher buried. Christmas trees at U B Church and Christian Church draw large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Spatig
Duncan
Charles Cooper
RB. F. Bryant
B. P. Bryant
Belle Finch
New Albany
George Keith
Christmas greetings and family visits across Kentucky and Ohio
Elizabeth Gienda Slaymaker visits his mother in Louisville over Christmas. Winders returns to Louisville after visiting his parents last Sunday. Rebecca Pine and Earnest Pine spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs Scott Plue. Howard Bush, creamery manager in Kentucky, visits his parents. Beatrice Kron spends time with Mrs Ed Hedges in New Middletown. Babcock returns from a three week Florida visit with Mr and Mrs John Treece and old neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fisher
Louiisville
Plus
Winders
Louisville
Rebecca
Earnest Pine
Scott Plue
Howard Bush
Kentucky
Walter Kron
Beatrice
Ed Hedges
New Middletown
Bent. Babcock
Florida
John Treece
Surprise Birthday Party Near Breckenridge
A surprise pound party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo J Dowdle near Breckenridge on December 23 in honor of their two youngest sons James and Tearence. Music singing candy cakes and lemonade filled the evening. The crowd wished both many more such birthdays with Tearence reaching his sixteenth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. J. Dowdle
Breckenridge
Dee
James
Tearence
Harrison County Farmers Telephone Company Stockholders Meeting
Harrison County Farmers Telephone Company holders are summoned to an annual meeting in Crandall next Saturday night to elect officers. All stockholders should attend. The meeting date is January 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Farmers’ Telephone Company
Crandall
Stage service reduced for winter in Lorydon and New Albany
Notice to stage patrons states regular trips will be discontinued on Wednesdays and Fridays during the winter months. The notice is signed by Grort 1 Steayb, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorydon and
New Albany
Grort 1
Steayb
John Hammerleiz Spends Sunday With City Friends
John Hammerleiz enjoyed a relaxed Sunday with friends in the city, sharing conversations and casual moments amid urban surroundings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bridgeport
Conn Carter
Joe Didbot
Henry Fulmer
New
Salisbury
H. A. Boston
Birdseye
David Boston
James Wolfe
Virgie Jenkins
Near Crendall
Elizabeth Bringle
Ella Gibson
Mississippi
Charles Temple
Fr. M. Crandall
David Hare
Arthur McCoy
Alva Boston
Mabel Jeskew
Frenchtown
Texigor
Walnut Valley
Elsie Amy
Dora Peper
Hursttown
Thomas Winn
Stoy Davin
Thomas Wright
Floyd
Friscoe
Charles Mugler
Fredericksburg
Wm. Pope
Andrew Davis
Martin Engleman
Ivan Barrow
Christopher Wininger
St. Matthews
Charles Wright
al. Housel
Thomas Cluni
Helltown
Ed Syra
Pennington's Chapel
Mr. S
Wesley Dellinger
Huddletown
Lorena Emily
Rastmoon
Emily
Imma and
Melia Schuman
Rose Goss
Wolcub, Ind
Louis Wagner
Near Crandall
Elizabeth Brown
Wm. Conrad and
Raccoon Valley
Xmas
Perseverance Chapel
Ella
Valley City
Carr Miller
Blue River
James K. Fora
D B. Bear Blosson
New Amsterdam
Taylor Township
Grandma Summers
Misa Lizzie Roberts
Coon Hollow
Walter Beal
Stacie Anderson
Currie
Anna Windish
Edwardsville
Michel
Mary Malinda Lusher
U. B
Busby
Gienda Slaymaker
John Hammerleiz
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