Voiced the Sentiment Letter From History Society Leader
W B Lindley of Salem president of the Washington County Historical Society sends a splendid letter. The piece refers to a Corydon Democrat article from Feb 7, 1917 replying to an editorial opposing the purchase of the Old State Capitol at Corydon by the State of Indiana.
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W. B. Lindley
Salem
Washington County Historical Society
Democrat
Salem Democrat
State Capitol
Corydon
State of
Lew M. O'Bannon
Ind
Corydon Democrat
Indiana
The
Harrison County
Harrison County Historical Society
BE. W. Menaugh
F. J. Heacock
Annual Meeting of Jersey Cattle Breeders in Corydon
The Harrison County Jersey Cattle Breeders Association to meet at the Dream Theater Corydon Indiana on Friday February 28 1917 open to the public with free admission program includes George and Sylvester Purdue University talks on dairy feeding marketing farm management and a film screening. Luncheon and election of officers follow.
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Harrison County Jersey Cattle Breeders Association
Dream Theater
Corydon
Ind
Jersey
Purdue University
George
Sylvester
Carlton Ball
Southern Ry
J. A. Driscoll
Pres. Ind
D. C
Hershman Farm Public Auction Near Corydon
Zeb A Hershman will sell personal property at public auction on his Scott Township farm six miles west of Corydon along the Leavenworth road on Thursday February 22, 19 7. Items include fresh cow wagon buggy harness fodder corn hay chickens and household goods among others starting at 1 PM with usual terms. Auctioneer C B Kopp. Alma K Murdoch of Louisville obtained a marriage license in Louisville on February 14. Lesley Conrads sale set for Monday February 26.
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Zeb A. Hershman
Scott Township
Corydon
Leavenworth
Eureka Telephone Company
C. B. Kopp
Public Auction on Thomas Alstot Farm Near Georgetown
Misses Josephine and Cordelia Alstot offer farm personalty at public sale on the Georgetown and Crandall road, 214 miles west of Georgetown and 34 miles east of Crandall, Monday February 28 1917. Items include brood mares, colts, cows, hogs, poultry, feed, farm implements, lumber and household goods with terms as usual and sale bills available. Auctioneers John Wolfe and clerks W H Dyer and Homer Buley. Pf she .
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Josephine
Cordelia Alstot
Thomas Alstot
Georgetown and
Crandall
Georgetown
Plymouth Rock
New
Old Surrey
John Deere
Surrey
McCormick
A. M. John Wolfe
W. H. Dyer
Homer Buley
Letter From Allnois Describes Move to Missouri Sale of Property
William McCollum of Chatsworth Illinois reports a two year relocation from near Elizabeth in our county. He held a large sale on February 14 to move to South Eastern Missouri where sons bought a 200 acre farm for 21000 dollars. He notes twenty horses and thirteen cattle listed for sale and comments on reading the paper and national issues.
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William McCollum
Chatsworth
Illinois
McCollum
Elizabeth
Missouri
Dentist Opens New Office on Second Floor Elsby Building
G W Little, dentist, announces new office rooms on the Second Floor of the Elsby Building at the corner of Spring and Pearl Streets in New Albany and invites friends to inspect up to date equipment. Also notes shoe repair service at Novelty Repair Shop. Jy26-tf
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Harrison County
Elsby Bldg
Spring and
Pearl St
New Albany
G. W. Little
Stringent anti liquor law nation wide resolution reported favorably
Washington reports the Senate passed a harsh postal bill amendment banning order, purchase or transport of intoxicating liquors into dry states. A Reed amendment to forbid receiving or selling liquor in those states failed. The Webb resolution for a national prohibition amendment was sent to the House with a majority report in favor. opposition argued timing and constitutional issues.
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Washington
Senate
Reed
Webb
House
Kitchin
Congress
United States
Union
Long and Useful Life Comes to End
Thomas McCarty Murdoch a longtime South Boone resident died February 7 1917 at age 81 after a long illness of rose cancer in his right hand. He never married and lived most of his life with his sister Laura. Surviving relatives include three sisters and one brother with several nieces and nephews who helped raise him. Funeral services were held February 8 at Memorial with interment nearby.
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Thomas McCarty Murdoch
South Boone
Tom
William D
Eveline Murdoch
Susana H. Conrad
Rebecca M. Murdoch
Nancy E. Ginkings
Laura E
James William
Eveline
Alma Murdoch
Frank
Thomas
Charles Ginkina
Laura
Jordan
Stormy Banks
Memorial
Geo. H. Craig
Jess
H. F. Canningham
Public Sale at Highfill Farm near Corydon
Allen Root will auction his personal property at the Highfill farm three and a half miles southwest of Corydon near Heidelberg church on Tuesday March 6 1917 starting at 10 am. Items include two mares Jersey cows heifers farm tools wagons harness riding cultivator mower disc harrow and various household goods. Terms usual. Auctioneer C B Kopp. Clerk Walter Fry. f2i-2w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Root
Corydon
Heidelberg Church
Highfill Farm
B. Kopp
Walter Fry
Aged Man William Sterrett Dies at 78
William Sterrett died Tuesday February 7 at his daughter Mrs Wilford Kitterman’s home near Perseverance Chapel. The Paralysis victim had suffered over a year and left a wife and one daughter. Funeral services were held Thursday at Hill Grove led by Rev Mint er. Mr Sterrette spent his life in this county. For sale several rebuilt buggies and spring wagons including an auto seat rubber buggy priced cheap. 144w
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William Sterrett
Wilford Kitterman
Perseverance Chapel
Hill Grove
Minter
Sterreté
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