Hurst Denied Clemency by State Pardons Board
George Hurst, convicted of arson in Harrison County Circuit Court on May 9 last year, was denied clemency by the Indiana State Board of Pardons and Parole after a session in Indianapolis. Fifteen inmates received pardons or paroles. thirty-seven were denied. Hurst had sought clemency with a petition bearing many Harrison county signatures and had been granted temporary parole to visit his home for a birth. He was accused of setting fire to the C. H. Ashworth general store in Crandall, destroying the town’s business block. he allegedly confessed to deputies after being arrested by fire marshal officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hurst
Harrison County
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
State Board of Pardons and Parole
Indianapolis
Hurst
Crandall
Southern Railroad
New Albany
Ashworth
Putnam County
Astsworth
Louisville Evening Post
Community notices and local visits in Depauw area
Local residents report visits among families in New Salisbury New Amsterdam and Frenchtown. Revivals begin February 6 with Rev Andrews at Ramsey and a community meeting planned for Frenchtown. Depauw High pupil Loretta Davis is ill and Hancock Chapel School closes due to influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Reinhardt
New Salisbury
Myr. R
L. W. Rigat
Horace Sonner
Jonas Coffman
New Amsterdam
Jackson Rigot
Fay Roberts
George Roberts
Ramsey
Andrews
Frenchtown
Gus Gurtz
Wanda
Spencer Two
John BR. Troncin
Baryo Bros
Gibbs Wiseman
Tronc
Wm. Nolot
Hazel
Norman
Elgy Troncin
Doras Kocard
Eli Routh
James Cole
Ethel
Ora
Esther
Lloyd
Charles Harmon
Dessie Alstott
Josephine Harmon
Wm. R
Asbury Leffler
Hancock Chapel
Dyer Hotel Ad Promises Comforts in Corydon
The Dyer Hotel invites travelers in Corydon Indiana to call for accommodations. Mrs Charlotte Dyer, Proprietor offers comfortable rooms clean beds and good meals aiming to please guests with home like comforts.
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Corydon
Dyer Hotel
Charlotte Dyer
Ind
Miles' Variety Store Ad Highlights Blankets Sale
An advertisement notes remaining stock of gandy double cotton blankets size 66 by 76 priced at 1.59 dollars at Miles' Variety Store. The line hints a limited time sale with a catalog code F-3-3 and a date marker.
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Miles
Indiana Educators to Meet in Chicago Convention
Indiana educators prepare for the National Education Association convention in Chicago February 24 to March 2. Dean H L Smith notes reduced rail fares and 5000 to 6000 expected attendees. Key questions focus on education types pension property technique cost and benefits to children.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana
Department of Superintendence
National Education Association
Chicago
H. L. Smith
Indiana University School of Education
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Dean Smith
United States
Death of Mrs Catherine Stallings in New Albany
Mrs. Catherine E Stallings widow of Marcus L Stallings died at her son in law August A Bakers New Albany home Tuesday morning January 31 after a three week illness of heart trouble She was 78 and had no surviving children Funeral services were held at the family residence last Wednesday afternoon and burial followed at Rogers Camp Ground Posey township J J BULLE IT & SON advertise fencing products with prices quoted for local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine E. Stallings
Marcus L. Stallings
August A. Baker
New Albany
Stallings
Baker
Roger
Posey Township
Truck Turns Over Near Lanesville Injures Six Louisville Men
Six young men from Louisville escaped serious harm after their truck flipped upside down along an embankment about a mile east of Lanesville on a Sunday return visit. The crash required hours to right the vehicle and tow it back to the road, with bruises reported but no serious injuries.
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Louisville
Lanesville
Joseph Stilger
Woman appointed probation officer in Floyd County
Mrs. Lillie M. Kurfess of New Albany was appointed probation officer for Floyd County by Judge John M. Paris. She has long been active in civic affairs and was the Democratic nominee for mayor last November. Brad Kurfess succeeds Joseph H. Kraft, who served eighteen years, as probation officer and Kraft becomes bailiff of the Floyd Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie M. Kurfess
New Albanyv
Floyd County
John M. Paris
Floyd Circuit Court
J. J. Bulleet and Son Offers Heating Range and Tinwork
J. J. Bulleit & Son advertise we can fit you with a range heating stove or furnace plus guttering spouting and tinwork. J-25-4-w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bulleit & Son
Lincoln's Day Program at New Salisbury M E Church
The 1922 Lincoln Day program at New Salisbury M E Church features a 10 30 A M start with songs Scripture lesson and prayer led by Rev F C Raaf including Battle Hymn of the Republic a Lincoln biography by Mrs C E Walk anecdotes by Mr H H Pryor a Perfect Tribute by C Willis Dome and Star Spangled Banner. Benediction by Rev Raaf closes the program.
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Lincoln's Day
New Salisbury M. E. Church
F. C. Raaf
Lincoln
C. E. Walk
H. H. Pryor
C. Willis Dome
Benediction
New Middletown Mill Crushed Corn For Cows
Daily grinding and crushing of corn for cattle at the N-16-11 New Middletown Mill. Local or regional feed operation emphasizes ongoing production in a traditional milling setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Middletown Mill
Man Kills Five-Foot House Snake in Heth Township
George M. Amy of Heth township killed a large five foot house snake on February 2 Ground Hog Day. He found the reptile coiled near a cave mouth where it had sunning itself.
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Amy
Heth Township
Death of Oliver Curts in Washington township near Wesley Chapel
Oliver Curts died at his home after a weeklong pneumonia illness. Survived by his wife and children Roxie Trobaugh Daisy Sonner Millie Funk Sylvia Fern and Foster Curts and brothers and sisters Marion Zahn David Curts Jim Curts and Sam Curts. Aged 54. Funeral at United Brethren Church New Amsterdam with Rev. C Youngblood. Burial in New Amsterdam Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Curts
Washington Township
Wesley Chapel
Roxie Trobaugh
Daisy Sonner
Millie Funk
Sylvia
Fern
Foster Curts
Marion Zahn
New Albany
David Curts
Bedford
Jim Curts
Georgetown
Sam Curts
New Amsterdam
United Brethren Church
Rev. C. Youngblood
Central
Snow White Flour Guaranteed or Money Back
Miles' Variety Store offers Snow White Flour with a guarantee of absolute satisfaction or a full refund, promising customer-friendly service and a money-back policy.
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Miles’ Variety Store
Trial docket list for March term court opens March 6
March term opens March 6 with cases scheduled. State vs Arthur Hendricks assault and battery March 7. State vs Thomas Rusk assault and battery with intent to kill March 8. Estate of Mary C. Froman claim March 10. State vs Ola Duke and William Daley robbery March 13. Duke vs Duke partition March 15. State vs Stay Love and William Barksdale robbery March 20. Frank Gibbs vs First National Bank of Milltown suit to determine liability of a $1000 check cashed by the bank March 30 before Judge Hearing of Rockport.
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State
Arthur Hendricks
Thomas Rusk
Anniel Froman
Mary C. Froman
Ola Duke
Wiliam Daley
Frank Gibbs
First National Bank of
Milltown
Rockport
Feeding Dr Hess Stock Foods Boosts Milk and Eggs
Local ad urges farmers to buy Dr Hess stock and poultry foods from J. J. Bulleit and Son to increase milk yield and egg production this season. The listing notes farm supplies for sale at J-25-4-w.
Successful Revival Meeting At Daisy Hill Near Borden
Rev. Jesse Shuck aided Rev. Ed Apple of the Martinsburg U B church in a two week revival at Daisy Hill near Borden in Washington county. Seventeen persons confessed Christ and joined the church. The meeting closed January 30 and Shuck left for Martinsburg to assist Apple in a ten to fourteen day revival. Apple has throat trouble.
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Jesse Shuck
Ed. Apple
Martinsburg
U. B. Church
Washington County
Daisy Hill
Borden
Shuck
Apple
Wanted girl to cook and do general house work
Help wanted notice from Corydon Railroad Depot seeking a girl to cook and perform general house duties. Apply in person at the depot.
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Corydon
Mrs Horn Taken to Hospital for Gallstone Surgery
Mrs Louise Horn widow of Henry Horn of this place was taken to Louisville by her son Maurice H Horn for medical treatment. She was admitted to St Anthony's Hospital and operated on for gall stones last Saturday and was reported to be recovering. LincasiIn McConnell will appear in the third Senior Lyceum Course on the evening of Heb 16 at 8 15 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Horn
Henry Horn
Louisville
Maurice H. Horn
Corydon
St. Anthony's Hospital
Horn
LincasiIn McConnell
Farmer Loses Two Horses in Illness
Martin E. Engleman of three miles southwest of Corragh lost two dairy mares aged four and eight last week. One died Tuesday and the other Thursday after suffering severe sore throats that prevented eating and drinking for about a week. The loss is heavy for Mr. Engleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin E. Engleman
Lost bag between Leavenworth and New Albany
A black traveling bag containing children's and women's wearing apparel was found between Christmas and New Year between Leavenworth and New Albany. Return to or write M. Cootver t, Leavenworth, Indiana. F-8-2-w.
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Leavenworth
New Albany
M. Coovert
Indiana
Tire on Rim Found on Corydon and New Albany Pike
A tire on a rim with cover was found about halfway between Corydon and New Albany on the pike. Owner can identify and claim by calling OTTO R. ALBIN R. R. 1 New Middletown Ind.
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Corydon
New Albany
Otto R. Albin
R. R
New Middletown
Ind
Local notes on moves and visits around Corydon area
Roy Boone moves family from Benton County Indiana to a farm south of Corydon. Lanesville related Turley family ill with bronchial pneumonia. Mr and Mrs James Blake of New Albany visit relatives here Sunday. Shoppers hear Snow White Flour at Miles Variety Store. James Wolpert of Laconia visits Crandall relatives. Mrs C A Sims of Crandall aided by son Amos Blunk ill in New Albany. Mrs C P Trotter improves after typhoid fever. Courier Journal notes marriage of D Lewis Sterns and Louise Harris in Louisville on February 8. Daniel Swarens of Milltown renews Democrat subscription in Corydon. Frank Guenther of Webster township renews subscription. Mrs Thomas J Stevens returns from visits in Akron Ohio and Gary Ind. George Robinson of Marengo visits Meech in Corydon by car. Over 20 000 attend Julius Caesar photoplay. From his 20th birthday to Pompey statue. Julius Caesar shown Friday night.
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Julius Caesar
Pompey
Farmers receive part of Federal Loan Fund
Thirty three thousand dollars of the Federal Loan Fund has been loaned to county farmers since an organization formed here last December. The Elizabeth Presbyterian church presents a play titled An Old-fashioned Mother at M E Hall February 10 and 11 to raise funds for a church roof. Admission 10 and 15 cents. George Schoen to sell personal property at public auction at his Posey township residence February 24. Hatchery offer extends custom hatching to February 14 at five dollars per tray of 150 eggs. SUN SHINE HATCHERIES.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth
M. E. Hall
George Schoen
Posey Township
Democrat
Annual Reports At Corydon Christian Church
Corydon Christian Church officers will present their annual reports next Sunday morning after communion. All officers and members are urged to attend.
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Christian Church
Corydon Christian Church
In Loving Remembrance of Geo C Endris
Funeral year two years since Geo C Endris departed this life on February 7 1920 The verse expresses enduring grief and belief that he rests with God The poem notes his family Eliza Clements and others miss him and remember his influence
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Geo. C. Endris
Eliza Clements
Mortgage Exemptions Filing Notice
Beginning March 1 in the County Auditor office I will be prepared to file mortgage exemptions Mrs Lula S Bennett announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Auditor
Local residents travel and civic bids noted
Mr and Mrs George Schoen and others from Posey township visited Corydon on Monday in Schoen’s car. Johnsons visited Lottick family. Shelby Tleishman and Dr Frank Mark from Taouisville moved through Corydon en route to Leavenworth and back, stopping at Heishman’s home. Frank Reas of Webster township announces candidacy for Webster township trustee at the May 2 primary with a formal announcement next week.
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George Schoen
Aaron Johnson
Guthrie McRae
Posey Township
Corydon
Mr. Schoen
Johnson
Clyde R. Q Lottick
Mrs. Lottick
Shelby Tleishman
Frank Mark
Taouisville
Coryd
Leavenworth
Mr. Heishman
William Heishman
Frank Reas
Webster Township
Revival Meeting Led by Rev W W Logan at Ebeneezer Church
Rev W W Logan of Madison starts a ten to fourteen night revival at Ebeneezer Church in Valley City tomorrow night February 8 or 9 with a singer likely to accompany him. A prominent pulpit figure, he will deliver strong sermons and urges all who can to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Logan
Madison
Ebeneezer Church
Valley City
Logan
Mrs Guy Ferree Improves After Surgery in Louisville
Mrs Guy Ferree of Taylor township is recovering after a surgical operation at Deaconess Hospital Louisville. She was moved Sunday to the home of her brother in law Lewis C Ferree at 3630 West Madison Street and hopes to return home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Ferree
Taylor Township
Louisville
Lewis C. Ferree
West Madison Street
Henry Seburn Visits Relatives in Indiana and Kentucky
Henry Seburn returned last Thursday from a weeklong visit with relatives and friends in New Albany Indiana Jeffersonville Indiana and Jeffersontown Kentucky. He visited his son Henry Seburn and family in New Albany his cousin Mrs George Brown in Jeffersonville his sister in law Mrs Mary Blanken baker and her son and daughter in Jeffersontown and also spent time with friends in Louisville.
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Henry Seburn
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Ind
Jeffersontown
George Brown
Mary Blankenbaker
Kentucky
Louisville
Pleasant callers renew subscription from Blue River couple
Mr and Mrs David Howerton of Blue River township visited Corydon on Monday and renewed his Democratic subscription. Uncle Dave, a Civil War Union soldier, is past eighty and in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Howerton
Blue River Township
Corydon
Howerton
Democrat
Dave
Harrison County to Sell Highway Bonds for 13 400
Harrison County Indiana Treasurer announces sale of forty highway improvement bonds with face value 13 400 each at 2 PM February 25 1922 in Corydon. Bonds bear 5 percent interest payable semi annually and mature over 20 years. Bid right reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
State of
Indiana
Court House
Corydon
Board of Commissioners of
Notice of public sale of Harrison County highway bonds
The Harrison County Treasurer announces a public sale for February 25, 1922 at 1 PM in Corydon Indiana. Bonds valued at 14800 dollars with 5 percent interest issued Jan 1 1922 will be sold for cash to fund highway construction in Posey township. Forty bonds of 370 dollars each mature May 15 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Indiana
Corydon
Board of Commissioners of
Jacob Roudenbush
Posey Township
Said County
Recorder Harrison Co Ending 1921 Deeds and Mortgages
A historical record lists recorder activity in Harrison County for 1921 including numbers of auditor and sheriff deeds, mortgages on farms and city lots, satisfaction of mortgages, school fund mortgages, chattel mortgages, liens, and total farm names recorded. Roy Duggins signs as R. H. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder Harrison Co
Roy Duggins
Sack of extra fancy flour packed in cotto sack
A fragment notes a sack of extra fancy Carnation Flour packed in a cotto sack marked 21-tf. The readable text provides a brief description without dates or further context.
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Pardon Board
Depauw Ytems
Education Association At
J. J. Bulle IT & Son
W. Ae
America
Raaf
B. C
Corydon Democrat
Otto Cunningham
Phoenix
Arizona
Otto
Ten
O. K
Old Harrison
Harding
Nile
Africa
Roy Boone
Benton County
Howard Turley
W. A. Turley
James Blake
James Wolpert
Laconia
Henry Scheler
C. A. Sims
Amos Blunk
Courier Journal
D. Lewis Sterns
Louise E. Harris
Jackson County
Daniel Swarens
Frank Guenther
Frank
Thomas J. Stevens
J. Beyers
Akron
Ohio
Hardin Lemmon
Gary
George Robinson
Marengo
L. A. Meech
Sunshine Hatcheries
Curtice Bros. CO
I. B. Cook
Lush's Restaurant
Pearl St
Lula S. Bennett
William Taylor
Harrison
County
H. H. Miller
Henry M. Stevens Palmer School
Market St. Kintner Apts
Taylor
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