The Lone White Man Post and the Battle for the Northwest
A 1755 mission tale of Christian Frederick Post sent by the Moravians to avert war in the Ohio Valley. He faced thousands of French allied warriors at Fort Duquesne, speaking with eloquence to win a peace council and break the French grip, altering the Northwest’s fate.
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Herman Rave
New Albany
Ind
United States
Indiana
Bethlehem
Christian Frederick Post
London
Klauprecht
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ohio
Inland Empire
Ohio Valley Association
Gist
Frederick, Va
Guest
Falls of the Ohio
Six Nations
Ft. du Quesone
Pittsburg
Marquis de Lignery
Ohio Valley Society
Long House
France
Ohio Valley
Northwest
Philadephia
Lawrence
Augustne
George Washington
Jie
Fle
Durpuesne
Sedter
Post
Allegheny
French Creek
Ft. Venango
St. Duquense
Ft. Duquense
Indiana Territory
Sfe
Duquesne
Calumet
Great Britain
Valley of the Ohio
Ft. Duquesne
Delignery
Great Valley
Crevecoeur
Canada
de Lignery
Rain delays play and reports from Dogwood area
Rain slows travel and harvest as locals report flu cases and tubercular illness. Notables include Dr. Frank Melton visiting Corydon and a string of weddings in nearby towns with multiple couples tying the knot at M E parsonages and in farms.
Obituary of Abraham Henry Wesseler
Abraham Henry Wesseler born in Harrison county on February 29 1864 died January 26 1916 at age 51 years 10 months and 27 days. He suffered spotted fever from childhood left him a crippled invalid yet lived faithfully with family until eight years ago then with his brother until death. He leaves a sister Mrs George Kost several nephews and nieces and many friends. Also listed is a 120 acre stock farm near Cave inod with 60 acres tillable and the rest woods to be sold at public auction February 28 at George Woertz's sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Henry Wesseler
Harrison County
J. W. F. Wesseler
George Kost
King
George Woertz
Catarrh Cure Claims Rapid Relief and Trusted Sold Goods
The advertisement promotes Wallis Catarrh Cure as an effective remedy that reaches the disease directly through mucous surfaces. It asserts a strong physician endorsement, regular prescription status, and includes a request for testimonials. Also mentions Wake Hall's Family Pills for constipation and credits PL J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as proprietors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cheney & CO. Props
Toledo
Lingeists
Wake Hall
Annual Church Reports From the Christian Church
The Christian Church congregation held its annual business meeting and reported on all departments. Total receipts reached 103.2 dollars with missions receiving 756.00. The report notes funds for current expenses and missions by Sunday School and Ladies Aid Society, plus Mission Band contributions. Also mentions local milling ad and visits by Mr and Mrs J Hasken near Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Christian Church
Ladies Aid Society
C. AW. OB. M
TSU
Notice of sale of estate personal property in Harrison County
Joseph Jahn executor announces public auction of the personal property of Barney Jann in Harrison County in the Ohio River bottom near Taylor township rosewood area. Items include horses, Jersey cows and heifers, sows, wagons, harness, farming implements, and other farm goods. Terms: cash under 4 dollars, over 4 dollars credit with notes and surety, six percent interest after maturity. sale starts 10 a.m. and continues daily until complete.
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Barney Jann
Harrison County
Giupawil
Jahn
T. W. Knight
Ohio River
Taylor
Surrey
Joseph Jahn
Wickham & OV Banton
ALLYS
Property for rent in Corydon seeks tenants for multiple buildings
The undersigned authorize rental of a large building once used by the late A. L. Bulletins as a blacksmith shop and carriage repair shop plus a corner bakery and confectionery building once used by Oscar Shuck. Located well, the property is available for rent.
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Corydon
A. L
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Lone White
Tammany
Philadelphia
Cooper
Penn
Dogwood
Frank Melton
Louisville
O. Melton
John Seipel
June O'Brien
Thos. Warren
Lenora Kannapel
New Alis
S. M. Kannapel
Chas. Martin
Marlene
Fredericksburg
B. F. Smith
Geo. Dowdle
Breckenridge
Leo Lillpop
Dr. Daniels
Chas. Ginkins
Ira Baker
Waterloo
Owa
Mr. B
O. P. Conrad
Tine Miller
Geo. Conner
Waco, Neb
Joe Strauss
Samuel Mauck
Straude Ekart
Harve Miller
Willie Dannacher
Joe Staib
Ekatt
James Mahan
Kate
Galcgre Straude Mart
Christopher I
Myrtle McKkim
Wm. McKim
Near Central
Henry McKim
Walter McKknight
Katye Brown
M. E. Parsonage
New Middletown
W. H. Minter
Alice McKnight
James Brown
Wilbert Sands
Mitchel Bailey
Jeffersonyie
Frann M. Ogden
O'Connor Milling Co
Mra. J. Hasken
Falls
Ing
J.L. Rowe & Sons
Bulleit
J.J. Bulleit & Son
Corydon, Indiana
Jl, Luckett
Undertaker
Corydon, Ind
Eureka
J. W. Harbaugh
Druediats
Terre Hante
Eas
Courier-Journal
Daily By Mail
Courier-Journal Avent
Will T. Christley
Courlter-Journal CO
Louisville, Ky
Labue
Savings and Loan Association
Moore
Corydon National Bank
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