Refused Hand of Abraham Lincoln Death of Mrs. Mary Reily in Sioux City
Mrs Mary Frances Reily aged eighty five widow of James Reily and granddaughter of Henry Vanderberg died in Sioux City. She once declined a marriage proposal from Abraham Lincoln in 1839 at Quincy Illinois where she spent her girlhood. Lincoln later became a famed U S president and she preserved a tender memory of him throughout life.
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Sioux City
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Mary Frances Rely
Henry Vanderb
Washington
Northwest Territory
Quincy
Reily
Lincoln
Democratic Editorial Association Winter Meeting Dates Set
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association will meet at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis on February 6 and 7. A banquet is planned Thursday at 7 PM with speeches by lead editors, followed by a Friday business session and talks on topics like making newspapers pay and editor’s social responsibilities. Officers listed include President A B Crampton and Secretary C W Metaker.
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Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
A.b.crampton
Delphi Citizen-Times
Country Press
Roy Purcell
Vincennes Sun
Henry A. Barnhart
Rochester Sentinel
Frank Heimpaugh
Muncie Herald
Wm. C. Ball
Terre Haute
Dale Crittenberger
Anderson Democrat
S. Paul Poynter
Sullivan Democrat
W. H. Glidewell
Brazil Democrat
A. B. Crampton
Despai
C. W. Metaker
Plymouth
Hem Rid internal remedy promises cure for piles
Dr. Leonhardt's Hem Rid claims to remove the cause of piles and cure any case no matter how long standing with a money back guarantee. A thousand dollar guarantee accompanies every bottle. Retta Brown offers cleaning and pressing services.
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Dr. Leonhardt
Local Notices and Socials From Lanesville and Nearby
Lanesville AM notes Theodore Routh moved near New Albany. Mrs Catherine Bach and Miss Mary Zorn visited New Albany. Miss Ethel Geis returned from Benton and Jasper counties. Regina Jaegars and Henry of Chicago visit family west of town. Omitted names from funeral at New Albany. Property purchases by Elizabeth Wright, Charles Messin, and John Yost with prices. A.M. Eisent and family visit Floyd County. Ladies honor Mrs. Margaret Zeller on her 50th anniversary with a social. Hon. Smith Askren announces Democratic bid for Harrison County Representative. praised for long service and campaign work.
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Theodore Routh
New Albany
Catherine Bach
Mary Zorn
Regina Jaegars
Henry
Chicago
The
Democrat
Wm Rachner
Peter Endris
Otto M. Day
Wm. Richert
Joseph
Peter Stilger
Elizabeth Wright
Peter Michaels
Pennington Street
Charles A. S. Messin
John Yost
Main Street
Jacob C. Lottich
M. E’sert
Joseph Knaus
Knobs
Floyd County
Lanesville
Margaret Zeller
John Zeller
John Geis
David Sehnell
John A. Garing
J. W Baxter
EF. E Wolfe
Mattie J. Horner
John L. Walter
J. P. Zollman
Charles P. Madris
Albert S. Day
John Pressler
Wm. Ort
J P Ott
Peter Elbers
Edward Gresham
George G. Schafer
Alex Shellenberger, Jr
Chris Meyer
Josephine Zeller
Maggie Elbers
Gertrude
Mary Kasteliner
Marie Simler
Smith Askren
Harrison County
Smith
Legislative Assembly
Reason Enthroned in Diet Advice Prompts Cure
Reasoned diet guidance warns against excess meat consumption causing stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. Readers urged to curb pampered appetite and use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with L A Riley & Son's drug store offering free samples. February indicates publication.
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Chamberlain
L. A. Riely & Son
Franklin Township Democrats Meet March 7 1908
The Democratic meeting at Chris Meyer's drug store in Lanesville is set for Saturday March 7 1908 at 2 PM. Democratic candidates and voters of Franklin township are urged to attend and participate.
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Chris Meyer
Lanesville
Franklin Township
Lumber Sale Nearby Corydon Seeks Buyers
Joe Pinaire offers 15000 feet of building lumber for sale six miles northwest of Corydon Indiana. Contact Eureka phone for details.
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Joe Pinaire
Corydon
Eureka Phone
Alitt
Social Carpeting Social Hosted by Mrs Liebert
A carpeting social was given by Mrs Sallie Liebert Friday January ih. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the event. Attendees included Charles Ferre and family, John Ferre and family, Mr and Mrs Ben Kirkham, Mrs Mary Liebert, Mrs Mary Holden, Mrs Joe Ansett, Mrs Pervice Barnicle, Mrs Charles Hall, Mrs Emma Jones, Mrs Maggie Russell, Mrs Agnes Russell and two children, Mrs Addie Hornickle and son, Mrs Emma Able, Mrs Iney Evans and son, Mrs Annie Friedley, Mrs Effie Elbert and mother, Mrs Gus Shiel, Mrs Lova Brown, Aunt Dora Ansett and Miss Etta Kirkham. Departure was in the evening with wishes for many more such occasions.
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Sallie Liebert
Charles Ferre
John Ferre
Ben Kirkham
Mary Liebert
Mary Holden
Joe Ansett
Pervice Barnicle
Charles Hall
Emma Jones
Maggie Russell
Agnes Russell
Addie Hornickle
Emma Able
Iney Evans
Annie Friedley
Effie Elbert
Gus Shiel
Lova Brown
Dora Ansett
Etta Kirkham
Liebert
Blunk Hotel Opens Doors With Comfort And Cleanliness
Amos Blunk and his son invite the public to experience The Blunk Hotel formerly The Tarler House. They guarantee comfortable beds good meals and clean rooms at reasonable rates. They promise courteous treatment to guests.
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Amos Blunk and Son
Blunk Hotel
Tarler House
Attorney Lew M. O Bannon Offers Pension Claims Help
Corydon Indiana lawyer Lew M O Bannon with ten years in pension claims now admitted to practice before the Pension Bureau and Interior Department at Washington offers to secure pensions for eligible soldiers widows and minors. Write with return postage enclosed.
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Lew M. O’bannon
Corydon
Indiana
Pension Bureau
Interior Department
Washington
Thompson Offers Quality Telephone Boxes at Main Street
O C Thompson of 107 East Main Street Kewanee Albany Indiana will supply one of the best telephone boxes on the market. If you are putting in a phone see Thompson for your box. tf
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O. C. Thompson
E. Main St
Kew
Albany
Ind
Thompson
Farm for Sale Near Corydon With Improvements
Rural 80 acre farm offered for sale located three miles from Corydon. Described as a good investment with solid improvements and a splendid home prospect. Inquiries directed to this office. Also promotes the American Beauty Corset at Mrs. John Bennett's. tf
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Corydon
John Bennett
Peter S. Wright Enters Sheriff Race
Peter S. Wright announces candidacy for sheriff. A long-time resident, he has worked at the W. S. Shuck livery stable for two years and previously served as constable, county coroner for one term, and jailer under Sheriff Baelz. He is described as sober, honest, industrious, and popular across the county.
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Democrat
Peter S. Wright
Wright
W. S. Shuck
Eli Wright
Baelz
Walther family updates and visits across towns
Mr and Mrs Andrew C Walther visited relatives in Louisville. Henry, Andrew Voelker and Frank Walther visited Greenville for Ernest Green funeral. Philip Blank hosted a call from young folks. Tillie Voelker visited near Georgetown. Ed Redick recovered from lagrippe. Emelia and Gusta Walther spent days with friends at Black Creek.
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Andrew C. Walther
Louisville
Henry
Andrew Voelker
Frank Walther
Greenville
Ernest Green
Philip Blank
Tillie Voelker
Georgetown
Ed. Redick
Emelia
Gusta Walther
Black Creek
Bill to bar underage men from enlisting in Navy
Congressman W. E. Gox of New Albany proposes a bill to prevent entrants under twenty one from joining the United States Navy without parental or guardian consent by order of the Circuit Court. The measure arises after a Paoli Orange County youth enlisted and aims to secure his release. The proposal is endorsed.
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W. E. Gox
New Albany
Paoli
Orange County
United States Navy
Cox
Church meeting to arrange parsonage disposal February 15 1908
A Congregational church notices a meeting at Central Christian church on Saturday February 15 1908 at 2 PM to decide arrangements for disposing of the Central parsonage. Members from Heidelburg and Beechwood congregations are urged to attend by order of a majority of church officers.
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Christian Church At
Central
Congregational
Heidelburg
Beechwood
Death of Ben Bonames in Corydon Area
Ben Bonames died Wednesday evening at his brother Henry Bonames home south of Corydon at about age forty four. He had been an invalid for years and died of pneumonia fever. Funeral services were held Friday conducted by John Heth and he was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
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Ben Bonames
Ted
Henry Bonames
Corydon
John Heth
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Seed Catalog Promo At W H Bullett & Sons
Northern little red and sapling and a good clean home grown clover seed offered by W. H. Bullett & Sons. 29-2
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W. H. Bullett & Sons
Surgery of Tomorrow Prophesies Animal Organ Transplants
The Courier-Journal quotes Prof Flexner of the Rockefeller Institute predicting future organ transplants from animals to humans and even lifelong body renewal. It foresees kidneys heart and stomach transfer and mocks moral limits while imagining patched bodies and revived souls through experimental surgery. Later, an ad promotes a natural digestant for stomach issues sold by Riely & Son.
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Simeon Flexner
Rockefeller Institute
Flexner
Bright
Paretic Society
Zoological Garden
Courier-Journal
Riely & Son
Retta Brown Cleaning Service Notice
Bring your clothes to Retta Brown to be cleaned and pressed. Contact details not shown.
Dependence and Brotherhood Reflecting on Independence
A verse by M. M. B. argues true independence is impossible alone. It notes everyone relies on others for food, clothing, shelter, and education, forming a golden brotherhood linking humanity to God.
Birthday Surprise for Edward Raeinhart 21st
A large crowd gathered January 13 at Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Raeinhart home to honor Edward's 21st birthday. Family and friends listed include Henry Meurer, Jgnvity, Mrs. Charles Walker and son Edward, Nettie Woertms, Gussie Woertms, Carrie Hamilton, Lillie Rogge, Ada Duncan, Lena Faith, Oma Dyer, Harve Lahue, Henry Reitz, Henry Woertz, Henry Dyer, Floyd Hamilton, Royal Quebbeman, Will Stevens, Clarence Quebbeman, Roy and Herman Rogge, Cortie Miner, Frank Roudenbush, Peart, Noble,ble and Ray Duncan, Philip and Willie Elwanger, Walter Woertz. The night featured games, social chat, and instrumental music, and guests departed hopeful of many more birthdays.
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Jacob Raeinhart
Edward
Henry Meurer
Jgnvity
Charles Walker
Misses Nettie
Gussie Woertms
Carrie Hamilton
Lillie Rogge
Ada Duncan
Lena Faith
Oma Dyer
Messrs
Harve Lahue
Henry Reitz
Henry Woertz
Henry Dyer
Floyd Hamilton
Royal Quebbeman
Will Stevens
Clarence Quebbeman
Roy
Herman Rogge
Cortie Miner
Frank Roudenbush
Peart
Noble
Ble
Ray Duncan
Philip
Willie Elwanger
Walter Woertz
Georgetown News Notes and Local Health Updates
Georgetown items report Frank Johnson on the sick list while George Kepley improves enough to be out. Mrs. Elmer Pate and Georgia visited George Kepley. George Kerr stayed with his brother and Henry Goeswein’s family. George Duncan remains ill with multiple ailments, Dr. Taylor attends. A reader from Elton, Wisconsin praises DeWitt's Kidney Pills sold by L. A. Riely & Son.
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Frank Johnson
George Kepley
Elmer Pate
Georgia
George A. Kerr
Guy
Henry Goeswein
George Duncan
Dr. Taylor
Democrat
Bert Barber
Elton, Wis
Barber
DeWitt
L. A. Riely & Son
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Geo. W. Hoke
Elizabeth
Mary Frances Reily
Democratic
Meet
Retta Brown
AM. Eisert, SA
Ethel Geis
Benton
Jasper Counties
Hon
Peters
Walthersburg
Navy
Ban Bonames
Uust
Isill
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