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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1902

Page

8

Local News and Notices from Harrison Township

Uncle D B Love has lagrippe. D W Hardsow returned from the South. A C Richards will move to Pud ville this spring. H A Trotter sprained his ankle coasting. Wm Love of Nebraska visits his uncle D B Love. Cammet Winders and Mrs A M Winders on the sick list. Tel ephone to Mauckport discussed. Assessor called to Corydon for duties. Luther Stover seeks second term as Supervisor District No 3. Roads praised for improvement. voters favor re election. Mrs Margaret Swan of Scott township dies aged 78. interment at Cold Friday Sunday. Send orders for a Corydon wagon. W H BULLEIT & SON.

A. C. Richards Pudville H. A. Trotter Wm. Love Nebraska D. B. Love Cammet Winders A. M. Winders Mauckport Corydon Luther Stover Harrison Township Luther Margaret Swan Scott Township Widgy Julius Swan

Horses Wanted and Stallion for Sale at Corydon

Joyce and Co announce a buying trip at Corydon from February 22 to March 3, 1902 seeking sound fat horses and mares aged 5 to 10 years for highest market price. Their black Percheron stallion Columbus 18051 is for sale and may be viewed at W. S. Shuck's stable.

Corydon Columbus W. S. Shuck Joyce & Co

Local notes and social of the county scene

Dr selwey and mile viesot visit Kentucky residents Claude Zener to teach spring school in the area Mics Emmin Heckelman and Wm Heckelman host a Kentucky visit Howard Welker plans spring attendance at a Springfield term Dr Davis and wife visit Ramsey last Sunday Will Hedges considers a spring trip to Illinois Claud Chappell makes a business trip to Mill town Rev Mis leads a series at strimmer's Chapel A quilting at Mrs Jacob Wolfe's home yields mashed fingers at a LaFayette shop A social at Robert Hedges home hosted by Miss Ruth Jordin Feb 15 Chas Kargis moves to Lawn Wear Cranwell loses a cow Carl Stiuck resigns from Heckelmans Doctor

Local Notices and Personal Updates From Town

Julius Vaughn crafts ties for Jima Davis while fruit trees suffer under Dee Wheat ix pressures. August Bocard reports four to five in a four flight trip to Cory Las werk. Corydon Mrs Lydia Wenriott visits her daughter briefly. Gus Siee to build a spring home near Frenchtown. George L Hess pursues Auditor bid and local interests. Wilford Gites and wife relocate to Tennessee for their future home.

Lydia Wenriott Gus Siee Frenchtown

Local News From Laconia and Lenox

James Binkley teaches at Laconia, George Kapp attends revival in Corydon, and Dec Davidson, once ill, is able to be out again. Charles Rhodes and others plan travel to Tilings and other points to search. Cedarwood Comedy Co. prepares new selections soon. A series of church meetings ongoing with Rev. J Walls in charge.

George Kapp Corydon Dec Pavidson The Cedarwood Comedy Co 3. Walls

Beechwood notes and local gatherings from The Democrat

Beechwood residents hear of an old fashioned exhibition on March 7 at Mo 14th. Miss Grace Baxley visited Orpah Dick Sunday. Arthur Wellman and family plan visits to Edwardsville next weekend. Pfrimmer's Chapel hosts protracted and quarterly meetings next Saturday and Sunday. A few Democrats in Beechwoods remain unseen. roads turning soft might influence Pike support as wood hauling continues.

the Democrat Arthur Wellman Edwardsville Pfrimmer

Ramsey and Coydon Junction bands visit in New Salisbury

The Coydon Junction Cornet band paid Ramsey Cornet band a complimentary visit. Saturday night an entertainment by the Ramsey boys drew a nice crowd after Ed Henninger plans a sale on March 3 and moves to Isgahy Kansas.

Coydon Junction Ramsey Cornet Ramsey Boys

Closure of No 18 school in Harrison township

No 18 school closed on February 18 with patrons present. Parents and Mesars Harve Baxley and Fd. Mossler spoke, followed by a farewell address from teacher James B. Shaffer. A spelling match and reunion concluded the day as teachers and scholars parted with hopeful plans for next fall.

Harrison Township Harve Baxley Mossler James Shaffer A. E. Mc

Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs Lydia Hettie Near New Amsterdam

On February 18 neighbors of Mrs Lydia Hettie widow of Rev D W Hetty near New Amsterdam gathered with baskets of food to mark her advancing age. They shared a sumptuous dinner and social chat and left gifts while wishing her many more happy birthdays.

Lydia Hettie D. W. Hettie New Amsterdam

Cure a Cold in a Day With Laxative Bromo Quinine

Advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets claims a cold cure in one day. Each box bears F W Grove’s signature and costs 25 cents with a money back guarantee if it fails.

F. W. Grove

Brother Anzie Poem Burial Note at River

Poem memorializes Frankie Monnett Watson born Sept 18 1900 died Dec 30 1901. The speaker recalls watching the boatman take the infant across the river and awaits reunion in the afterlife with imagery of the boat, the silver sands and the mystic river. The piece frames loss and faith through family grief and hopeful reunion.

Frankie Monnett Watson Carry M. Watson Dee Frankie Mystic River Brother Anzie

Franklin township Farmers Institute program at Grange Hall

The Franklin township farmers institute in Lanesville hosts a two day program at Grange Hall on March 5 and 6. President James A. Harrison opens with a series of talks on Clover farming, apple growing, mixed farming, seeds, orchard management, and hog farming with discussions by local delegates and invited speakers. All are invited, especially ladies.

Franklin Township Farmers’ Institute Grange Hall Lanesville H. R. LeMay J. W. Lyskowinski James A. Harbison J. B. Burris Cloverdie Ind Michael Gleitz Corydon Indiana Jos A. Burton Orleans M. V. Hanger Edwardsville Joseph Russell Laconia H. B. Stoy Duncan C. W. Thomas John Stoker James A. Harrison Pres

Local Fire Insurance Meeting Elects Officers in Franklin Twp

The German Fire Insurance Co. convened at No 6 Franklin township on February 22 and elected Jacob Schoen as President, Joseph Hess as Vice President, Charles Knell as Secretary, and Christ Zollman as Treasurer. Charles Rumbley is noted on the sick list. Fred Schneider recently lost a valuable horse. Mrs. Fred Seitz has returned home from Louisville.

Charles Rumbley Fred Schneider The German Fire Insurance Co Franklin Township Jacob Schoen Joseph Hess Charles Knell Christ Zollman Blue Briep

Grand Surprise for Miss Elia Stallings at Webster school

At No 3 Webster township a great surprise greeted teacher Miss Elia Stallings on February 20 after the school day. Patrons gathered from 11, served a large dinner to over 100 attendees, and the day continued with songs recitations declamations and a talk by the teacher. Patrons hope she returns next winter.

Elia Stallings Webster Township Miss Stallings

Sale of mortgaged lands in Harrison County Indiana

Public sale at Corydon courthouse of several tracts mortgaged to Indiana for the Common School Fund and other funds. Properties include thirty several parcels totaling about 540 acres in sections 6 12 19 31, townships 4 5 south, ranges 3 4 east, and additional described parcels. Auction to satisfy principal interest and costs for Mary Davis and other mortgagees. James A. Watson, Auditor Harrison County.

State of Indiana Harrison County State of Indiana Corydon Sarah J. Melton Cora S. Melton Oster Melton Mary A. Mitchem Isaiah Mitchem Congressional Town 4 Range Four John H. Albin Congressional Township 5 Benjamin F. Richard Erena E. Richard Congressions Section Six Township Five Ambrose Parker Ida Belle Parker William F. Herndon Josephine Herndon Isaac Roberts Mary Davis

Clerk Recommends Kodol Dyspepsia Cure in Attleboro Ad

Local Attleboro pharmacist M S Mead reports relief from dyspepsia belching and sour stomach after using Kado Dyspepsia Cure. He says digestion improved allowing regular meals without dieting and endorses the product. L A Retney & Son endorsers.

M.S. Mead Attleboro Mass L. A. Retney & Son

Harrison County Road Construction Plan Report 1902

A detailed report by viewers and engineer Jordan Bussabarger Joan Engleman and J James A Watson to Harrison County Indiana commissioners outlines a 30 foot wide gravel road in Harrison township with a new 16 by 14 foot bridge at station 128. It covers earthworks drainage culverts 20 foot long tiles slopes ditching and material specs including crushed limestone screenings and roller compaction and payment terms with monthly estimates and final completion.

Board of Commissioners Harrison County State of Indiana Harrison Township Station 128 Jordan Oseph Bussabarger Joan M. Engleman

Notice of Administrators Sale of Real Estate in Indiana

Administrators of the estate of John L New man deceased will sell at public auction on March 29 1902 in Webster township Harrison county Indiana Lot 23 in New Middletown town. Terms: one third cash six months and twelve months from sale date with promissory notes securing payment. Sale begins at New Middletown at 1 PM. Feb 18 1802. William Fluger John Eisemenger Administrators.

John L. Newman Harrison Circuit Court Webster Township Harrison County Indiana New Middletown Said

Notice of Letting Contract Harrison County Indiana

The Board of Commissioners of Harrison County Indiana adopts plans for a free gravel road in Washington township. Sealed bids close at 1 0 o'clock p m Friday March 7 1902 at the Auditor's office Corydon. Bids with bond equal to twice the bid guaranteed to perform work per plans. The board may reject any bid. Public viewing at the Auditor's office Court House Corydon. Attest Commissioners James A Watson February 4 1902.

Board of Commissioners County of Harrison Indiana Washington Township Corydon Andrew J. McIntosh Edmond B. Love Geo. H. Mathes James A. Watson Harrison County

Notice of Application for Liquor License in Lanesville

A male resident over 21 of Lanesville and Franklin township Harrison county Indiana will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the Corydon meeting on the first Monday of March 1902 for license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premises use in the lower front room of the ground floor of the building on lot three west half of the east half in Lanesville. Theodore Elbers Sr.

Lanesville Franklin Township Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners Corydon Theodore Elbers

Southern Railway Announces November 26 1901 Timetable

The timetable for the Southern Railway Company is corrected to November 26 1901 with trains 1 2 3 and 4 running solid between Louisville and St Louis. Trains 9 and 10 run solid between Louisville and Evansville with chair cars. Through sleeping car service operates from St Louis and Louisville to Chattanooga Birmingham and other Southeast points.

Louisville St. Louis Evansville Chattanooga Birmingham Atlanta Asheville Huntingburg Oakland City Princeton Mt. Carmel Fairfield Bones Mt. Vernon Centralia Huntingburiannes Huntingbury Chaneston S.C Florida G. B. Alien McCullough Dearborn St Chicago C. A. Baird, D. P. A.,719 Olive St C. H. Hungerford Enec Louisville, Ky

Gravel or Macadam Road Election Notice

The legal voters of Harrison township Harrison county Indiana are notified polls open at all precincts on March 5 1902 to vote for or against construction of gravel or macadam road per a Harrison county board order and 1901 legislation. Maps and profiles available in the Auditor's Office per law. Witness James A Watson on February 7 1903 with official seal.

State of Indiana Harrison County James A. Watson James A, Watson A. H.C Harrison Township Board of Commissioners Auditor's Office

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Titus D. W. Hardsow W.H. Bulleit & Son Dr. Selwey Mil Mile Viesot Vistriing Kentucky Claude Zener Mics Emmin Heckelman Wm. Heckelman Howard Welker Elizabeth Dr. Davis Ramsey Claud Chappell Milltown Rev Mis Strimmer's Chapel Jacob Wolfe Wr. Wolfe LaFayette Robert Hedges Ruth Jordin Nibby Chas Kargis Snyder Wear Cranwell Carl Stiuck Heckelman's Julius Vaughn Jima Davis George L. Hess Wilford Gites Tennessee Joker James. Binkley Laconia Charles Rhodes Tilingis Searchy LENOX Beechwood Grace Baxley Orpah Dick Beechwoods New Salisbury Ed Henninger Is Gahy Kan Sep Frankie M. Watson Farmers’ Institute Fred Seitz Louis- Louisville Towit Eloan No LION Alent Eche Pace Fair Ground William Fluger John Eisemenger Auatialatratgre Southern Railway Company ST. Louis-Louisville H. B. Spencer S. H. Hardwick Washington, D. C G. B. Allen St. Louis Eye New Albany Chicagd French Lick Springs Bloomington F. H. Kalies O. S W York Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia Pullman Allegheny Mountains Historic Harper's Ferry W.P. Townsend Vincennes C. B. McCarty Cincinnati Ohio Southern Railway St. Augustine Palm Beach Miami Jacksonville Port Tampa Brunswick Thomasmye Retro Aiken Augusta Pinehurst Hos. S. Jones Attorney At Law Comet Building Aajor W. Funke Corydon, Ind English, Ind Court House Lomaxotel Eorge K. Gwartney T J. Wilson
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