Toll Road Purchase Sparks Floyd County Action
Floyd county and New Albany business leaders push to buy the Corydon and Lanesville Turnpike for up to 30 000 to secure state designation as a market highway by April 1. A mass meeting in the Circuit Court room with the Floyd County Commission backed the move, and officials promised prompt action to secure the road from Corydon to New Albany. a related meeting announced teachers’ statewide club gathering in New Albany with county support for attendance.
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Floyd
Harrison Counties
Floyd County
Harrison County
Lanesville
New Albany
New Alany
State Hehway Commission
New Albany News
Louisville Feverins Post
Corydon & Lanesville Turnpike Company
Circuit Court Room
New Albany Chamber of Commerce
Board of County Commissionere
Wiliam P. Drescher
Toll Road Committee
Roscoe H. Lewis
Oacar C Barth
Anders Rasmussen
C. D. Keleo
Michael C. Thornton
John D. Mitchell
Joseph Bruns
G. E. Weinmann
State Highway Commission
Corydon
Y M C A allocates Harrison County aid for ex soldiers education
The Y M C A deposits Harrison County 404.44 dollars from a rural education fund created after army demobilization. A committee led by A Dewees will oversee the program, offering a two week motor mechanics and agriculture course with free tuition and board for ex servicemen. Courses start early March with local garage equipment and government school instructors. Ex soldiers may enroll by notifying Deweese or Legion members Ruskin Rowe and Hardin Lemmon. Also notice Charles E. Rissler sale near Mott on February 20 featuring livestock and farm stock at 1 PM.
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Dewees
Alvert Stump
Deverse
American Legion
Jeffersonville
Deweese
Ruskin Rowe
Hardin Lemmon
Local Notes From South Boone And Nearby Towns
South Boone residents Bauman and Charlie Wise visited Louisville the first of last week. Mrs Bowman returning from northern visits has come home. Geo L Crosier and wife, after weeks in Florida, returned last Monday pleased with the trip. Frank Faith of New Albany came to South L O for his ill daughter at his father's place west of town. The child has bronchial pneumonia treated by Dr Son ne of Corydon. A mail carrier baby named John Owen arrived at John Meikim’s in Laconia last Thursday. Mrs Claud Ashton and Flowor spent time with her parents the Funk family of North Iscone. Oscar Funk will spend a few days here. Lloyd Johns with bronchial pneumonia visited by Dr Sonne of Corydon last Thursday. Aunt Kate Roby fell Saturday morning, bruised but unbroken bones. Dr Mathys of Mauckport attended. Miss Minerva Ridley of New Albany visiting relatives returned Sunday. Rev Hewitt of Mauckport preached at the M E church Sunday morning with services to resume in two weeks if no providential hinderances.
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C. D. Bowman
Geo.l. Crosier
Florida
Frank Faith
New Albany
South Lo
Senne
Corydon
John Meikim
Laconia
John Owen
Claud Ashton
Flowor
Milton Funk
North Iscone
Oscar
Sonne
Lloyd Johns
Kate Roby
Dr. Mathys
Mauckport
Minerva Ridley
G. E. Williar
Mary Robinson
Forbis
John Schweitzer
Harry Williar
Louisville
J. J. Bennett
West Point
Dale Williar
James Weaver
Nathan Will
Williar
Elizabeth
T. P. Govan
Elmer Noyes
Cecil Ellis
Noyes
Opal Schweitzer
Wm. Hichill
Nellie Rhodes
Ray Wiliar
Fern
Henry
Goff Logsdon
Winceap
Arthur Logsdon
John Bennett
Clarence Bennett
Albuqucrave
New Mexico
France
M. E. Sennett
Mumfordsille
Ais
Public Sale at Lanesville Estate in February 1920
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence one fourth mile south of Lanesville on Thursday February 26 1920 personal property including two sorrel mares, Jersey cow, heifer, two-horse wagon, mowing machine, tools, harness, hay, and various implements. Sale begins 1 PM. Five percent cash discount. Credit nine months on sums over five dollars with surety. George Mfy er. John Wolfe, Auctioneer.
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Lanesville
George Mfyer
John Wolfe
Dies of Baltimore pastor James A. Sargent D D at 75
Reverend James A. Sargent D D longtime Indiana Methodist leader died January 29 at his daughter Mrs Loren Edwards home in Baltimore Maryland at age seventy five He served as presiding elder of Moores Hill and Connersville districts in Indiana and was a prominent figure in local church history His wife died in 1905 Also mentions Elbers tobacco shop in Lanesville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Sargent
Loren M. Edwards
Baltimore
Sargent
Methodist Church
Indiana
Corydon
Moores Hill
Connersville
Primary Election Candidates for Indiana Third District
Primary Election Tuesday May 4 1920 lists Democrats seeking the nomination for Representative in Congress in Indiana's Third District. Candidates include Jacob L O Bannon Floyd county Thomas B Buskirk Orange county John W Ewing Floyd county and Sherman Minton Floyd county with nomination subject to district party action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob L. O'Bannon
Floyd County
Indiana
Thomas B Buskirk
Orange County
Democratic
John W. Ewing
Sherman Minton
William Ridley Nominates for Third Circuit Judge Seat
William Ridley announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Judge of Indiana’s Third Judicial Circuit covering Harrison and Crawford counties under the party’s nomination process.
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William Ridley
Indiana
Harrison
Crawford
Elimore Crecelius Files for Third Judicial Circuit Bid
Elimore Crecelius of Milltown Crawford County seeks the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting Attorney in Indiana's Third Judicial Circuit Harrison and Crawford counties. The bid awaits the Democratic party action within the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elimore Crecelius
Milltown
Crawford County
Indiana
Harrison
Crawford
Harrison County Indiana Democratic Nominations Updated
Hugh Rhodes seeks the Democratic nomination for Auditor of Harrison County Indiana subject to party action. Clerk candidate William Ef Best also seeks the Democratic nomination for Clerk of Harrison County Indiana subject to party action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Rhodes
Harrison County
Indiana
Said County
William EF. Best
Turley Nominates for Harrison County Treasurer
FOR TREASURER JAP W. TURLEY is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Harrison County Indiana, subject to the action of the Democratic party of said county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jap W. Turley
Harrison County
Indiana
John K. Morris
Said County
Morris Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination in Harrison County
John K. Morris enters the Harrison County race for sheriff as a Democratic candidate. The filing signals a contest for the party's nomination as law enforcement races loom in the county.
Boone seeks Democratic nomination for Harrison County post
Rush H Boone of Boone township is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner in the Third District Harrison County Indiana, pending party action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush H. Boone
Boone Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Local notes report illnesses travel and births in Corydon area
Influenza closures and illnesses sweep the region as Annie Struble and Jesse Struble’s family stay home. Emma Lea Martin born to Chas Martin of Corydon. Zelma Blake and Orlan Conrad visit relatives in Corydon while Mrs. T G Tranam and Dr Smoots address illness. Chap near Hill Grove and Jack Watson's mill employment update. Ford truck sold to Sidney and Leobert Melton. Uncle Geo Hardaway attends a funeral in West Point Kentucky with Tom Warren.
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Jesse Struble
Chas, Martin
Corydon
Emma Lea
Golda Smith
Orlan Conrad
Zelma
Tine Miller
T. G. Tranam
Dr. Smoots
Wm. Dannacher
Jack Watson
Geo. Melton
Sidney
Leobert
Kate Saffer
Jeffersonville
Geo.” Hardaway
Weet Point
Tom Warren
Hoosier Elm DAR Elects Officers in February Meeting
The Hoosier Elm Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its February meeting at Mrs. Frank Ordner’s home. Officers for the coming year were elected: Regent Miss Kate Luckett Vice Regent Mrs. R. L. Miler Secretary Mrs. Thos J. Wilson Corresponding Secretary Mrs. James L. Morris Treasurer Miss Maggie Griffin Registrar Mrs. Will J. Kullett Historian Miss Charlotte Luckett. They also decided to send 50.99 dollars to the Nias East Relief Fund for destitute Armenian children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Elm
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frank Ordner
Kate Luckett
R. L. Miler
Thos. J. Wilson
James L. Morris
Maggvie Griffin
Will J. Kullett
Charlotte Luckett
Bigger and Better Sunday School Address Given at U B Church
Sunday at U B Church I S S Richmond delivered an engaging talk on the Bigger and Bet ter Sunday School. In the evening Dr Charles Brewbaker of Dayton Ohio spoke on the Home The Physical life of the child the mental life of the child and the spiritual life of the child The three parts were well presented Our future life of school church and nation depends on home life Better homes will improve towns Speech by L Battram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. S&s. Richmond
Chas. Brewbaker
Dayton
Death of Young Man John Meurer in Jackson Township
John Meurer died at home in Jackson township Friday morning after twelve days of influenza and pneumonia. He was twenty seven. He is survived by his wife two small children his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Meurer two sisters Mrs Frank Miller and Mrs Waster Crore. Funeral services were held Sunday at Bethlehem church conducted by Rev Oster. Burial at the church cemetery. A broad estate auction follows at the Bucker Brothers sale on the Ohio river in Taylor township two miles from Rosewood on Friday February 20 at nine oclock. Four percent cash. Auctioneer John Seipel. 14-3w
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John Meurer
Jackson Township
Seins
Myr
Henry Meurer
Frank Miller
Waster Crore
Bethlehem Church
Oster
Georgetown
Meurer
D. Kh. Church
James Oliver
Harrison County Telephone Company
Bucker Brothers
Ohio River
Taylor Township
Rosewood
John Seipel
Mumps illness and regional visits noted in Clifton area
Clifton Violet Bennett has the mumps. Several residents, including Jacob Schweitzer Sr. and John Schweitzer, were in Louisville last week. Various Williar and Bennett family members visited relatives in West Point, Laconia, Elizabeth, and Mumfordsville. A telegram announced the death of Clarence Bennett in Albuquerque after influenza during service in France. Funeral plans to Mumfordsville were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Bennett
Jacob Schweitzer Sr
John Schweitzer
Louisville
Podge Brothers Touring Car Offered by Corydon Dealer
Dodge Brothers' dealer C. H. Buchanan of Corydon Indiana advertises immediate delivery of a Podge Brothers touring car.
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Podge Brothers
C. H. Buchanan
Dodge Brothers
Corydon
Ind
Waggin Tung: A Farcical Look at a Factory Lodge Meeting
A humorous transcript from a Wagon Factory depicts a chaotic lodge session with quip laden dialogue. Characters debate boxes, salves, and stock schemes while mock rituals and oafish banter illuminate working life and local editorial tone.
Central News Plague Fears and Local Visits
Central reports measles cases and Spanish flu activity in the vicinity. Visitors include Carry Watson of Marquis Canada and Rev. Youngblood returning from Boonville Indiana. Tobacco growers burn beds seed for 1926, and several residents relocate or travel for work while church revivals continue at Central U B church led by Rev. Youngblood and Rev. Shuck.
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Jesse Shireman
Carry Watson
Marquis
Canada
Perry Watson
New Ybany
Roy Watson
Central
Hougee
Rev. Youngblood
Boonville
Ind
Jesse Shuck
Bethel
Grace Tindall
New Albany
Jesse Va. Watson
Arkansaw
DeWitt
Fine Jersey Bull to be Sold at Krause Sale
A fine registered Jersey bull named Carnation's Noble Raleigh 166682 will be sold at John A Krause's sale five miles north of Corydon on Wednesday February 18. Sire Noble's Raleigh 113039 Dam Carnation's Loss 321201 dropped December 19 1917 registered October 5 1918. Krause holds the Registry Certificate to accompany the sale.
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John A. Krause
Corydon
Carnation
Noble Raleigh
Noble
Raleigh
Krause
Corydon High School Basketball and School News
Corydon High School reports strong progress since mid term with basketball teams performing well. A January 20 game at Hardinsburg saw C H S defeat Nardinsburg High 14 13. On January 31 C H S beat Paoli 12 4. Freshmen won both eighth grade games. Supt Fisher was absent due to influenza. Virginia Fisher ill. Prof Renter spoke and Miss May Frank read Billy Brad and the Applies. Several students out with flu. OKLA JENKINS editor.
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Hardinsburg
Nardinsburg High School
C. H S
H. H
Basket Belt
Paoli
Supt
Fisher
Virginia
Prof Renter
May Frank
Billy Brad
Okla Jenkins
Charles Crayden Auction At Mots Station
Charles Crayden will sell his personal property at public auction at his residence one half mile east of Mots Station on Saturday afternoon February 21. The sale includes three good horses a mule a colt two milch cows a heifer two sows with pigs two 100 pound shoats two road wagons and harness a four horse riding cultivator a 16 steel breaking plow a Deering binder a Superior wheat drill two buggies and harness logging tools and many other articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Crayden
Mots Station
German Fire Insurance Co. Holds Annual Meeting in Lanesville
The German Fire Insurance Co of Lanesville will meet at the Seitz schoolhouse on Saturday February 21 to elect officers and handle business. Jacob Schneider serves as president and Pp. J. Blank as secretary. J G Zabel in Lanesville advertises seed stock including clover, red top, orchard grass and blue grass.
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Salts
John
Albert King
Morris Fleshman
Fred Wolfe
The
German Fire Insurance Co
Lanesville
New 6
Seitz
J. G. Zabel
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. N. Hines
State Department
E. B. Wetherow
F. M. Shanklin
Grace L. King
County Board of Education
Clyde Martin
Palmyra High School
Association of Better Rural Schools
Bible In Our Schools
L. L. Coleman
Fetter Rural Schools
S. Indiana
Grace King
Charles E. Rissler
Mott
South Boone
Mrs. Bauman
Charlie Wise
Rev. Hewitt
M E
Elbere
Peter Elbers
Indis
Congress
Fore Prosecuting Attorney
Dogwood
Annie
Jesse Strubble
Zelma Blake
Glanche Brown
Chas Martin
T. P. Conrad
Scott Wiseman
Near Hill Grove
T. O. Miller
Nias East Relef Fund
Cor
Sec
U. B. Church
L. Battram
C. P. Trotter & CO
Monia
Clifton
Waggin’ Tung
Cliff Frank
Boiler Union
Jim Best
President Salts
Jim
Mr. Best
Ed Frakes
Whiteup Wolfe
Roscoe Zimmerman
Jesse Kitterman
Jesse Burns
Jake Guldcase
Albert King Farm
Loui Cromwell
Albert
Henry Glack
John Sims
Johnn Shuck
Mra
Fmma Lahue
Central News
Corydon High School
Jacob Schneider
Pres
J. Blank
Secy
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