Death of twelve year old Stanley Sherrill in Riverton Illinois
The twelve year old Stanley Sherrill, son of Mr and Mrs Mike Saffer, died December 20 at home in Riverton after a long illness of heart leakage. The family transported his body for burial in Copgers Camp Ground. Services were held December 24 led by Rev W I Hine. Survived by parents four brothers and two sisters plus three grandparents and many relatives. The obituary notes his patient character and popularity among friends. Levi G Saffer, Selma Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Sherrill
Mike Saffer
Riverton
Illinois
New Middletown
Gilinda
Jesse
Courtney
John
Hildreth
Ella Amipe
Saifer
Neyo
Flissuse
Tribute to Mrs Elizebeth Liven Honoring a Harrison pioneer
Tribute recalls Mrs Elizabeth Liven as one of Harrison's earliest pioneers. It notes a long life spanning almost a century, witnessing major technological and educational changes from sail crossings to fast air travel. The piece reflects on her cheerful, dutiful character and the hardships of pioneer life, including a first day of school in May 1886 in a log cabin between Baffer Town and Babesch Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven Keron
Aci
Harrison Equity
Atlantic
Chicago
New York
Jae
Stephen [Raver
Jesse Babcock
Sallie Bron
Elsabeth Catright
Elizabeth Pope
Ale
Brinley
Locust Posts For Sale At Farm In Posey Township
Several hundred good posts offered for sale at 19 cents for large posts and lower prices for smaller ones. Located at the farm of G. I. Voeker on the Ohio River in Posey township. Post details and quantities appear unclear in the listing.
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Ohio River
Posey Township
Tee Mths
Een
Boidpeport
Death of Henry Ludlow in Boone township
Henry Ludlow died at his Boone township home after a long rheumatic and tubercular illness. Funeral services were held December 26 at Union Chapel, with Rev J A Finnell officiating. He was 58 and survived by four children, six siblings, and local kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ludlow
Boone Township
Union Uhape
J. A. Finnell
Artie
Qua
Walter Bartley
Das Ludlow
Deaves
Reader J. Dudiow
Charles IX, Ludlow
New Albany
Ulyses Ludlow
Indianapolis
Roy Ludlow
John Ésraves
Lovaisvile
Chas. Birdeed
Orell
Kentucky
Ear
Kudiow
The
Christian Church
Funeral rites for Mrs. A. C. Ludlow in Corydon
Funeral services for Mrs. A C Ludlow, formerly Miss Ollie Wolfe, were held at Abscarme Sissi ts Silder home. The Rev Path Mig led the services with a Cedar Mee quartet providing music. Pallbearers included Cook, Ballet, Rowland, Cromwell, Hud son and O Gannon. The family mourns her death from heart failure after childbirth, leaving a son born that day and two children aged eight and six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Puddow
Siiss Ollie Wolfe
Abscarme Sissi Ts Silder
Luvdtow
Ga Fiatherpacdas
North Sarke
Lea
Rev
Path Mig
Carr Miler
John Jf
Heth
Gio
Sirs
Meliie
Blanche Ridley
Wol Cook
YW. J. Ballet
DM. Rowland
Jes Cromwell
Larry Hudson
Lew MM. O' Gannon
Ludlow
Ulyses C. Ludlow
John
Mary
Corydon
Indianapolis Weirs
In Memoriam for Harley O. Williar and Family Note
In memory of Harley O. Williar son of Dr. and Mrs Nate Williar who died Christmas Eve 1910. The verse speaks of loss and hope of reunion in spring and immortality. Also notes his sister’s message and marks the date of 1916 for another family member. Four Sale Ashton property in Laconia offers two lots a six room dwelling store room and barn with price and agent H T Ashton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley O. Williar
Drr
Nate Williar
Ashton Property
Laconia
Mbargain
H. T. Ashton
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mr B’s Thirty Ninth Birthday
A birthday dinner was hosted Sunday December Zi at the home of Mr and Mrs C L Beanblossom in Heth township for Mr B’s thirty ninth birthday. About forty friends and relatives attended despite bad weather. The event featured a long table of well prepared fare and music in the afternoon. Several neighbors and family listed among the guests with blessings for future celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L.beanblossom
Heth Township
Mr. B
Henry Amy
John Danne
Joseph P. Denbo
Famsily
Adam Sean
Go Chel Ean Blessom
Bertha Lassey
Ivan Daley
Mary Quick
Charles Keas
Ethel
Raymond Chafnia
O Vivia
Margaret Snyder
Hapwer Laeays
Whitman kin spend Christmas at Seymour
Whitman family members stay with relatives in Seymour during the holidays. Martina Whitman and others attend Vacoa asu school learning telegraphy while visiting friends and kin. Nearby residents Hubert Coleman and others visit New Albany and return for social gatherings. Rev. O M Davis preaches at Mt Tabor with invitations extended.
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Nuissi Reee Whitman
Martina Whitman
Iatily
Asport
Central i
Sacks Iipac
Dee Levi Jackson
Laura
Fries
New Albany
Charley Routh
Martin Kennedy
O. M. Davis
Mt Tabor
Everbody
Local Family Notes and Obituary in Sandy Branch
Weather turns chilly in Sandy Branch as several large shows occur. Mr and Mrs Raymond Pearson from Illinois visit her parents. Miss Irene Pearson has whooping cough. Scott Cooper suffers lumbago. Walter Pearson gathers wood. Mrs Mary Keen remains ill. Jacob Treece dies Thursday at ten. Miss Mayme Miller visits Miss Zola Preil. Mrs Andrew Keen butchers two fine hogs last week.
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Raymond Pearson
Illinois
Irene Pearson
Scott Cooper
Walter Pearson
Mary Keen
Jacob Treece
Mayme Miller
Zola Preil
Andrew Keen
Purdue Agriculturist shown by Purdue student agent
Claude A. Davis, son of Mr and Mrs D C Davis, who is visiting northwest of town, presented copies of The Purdue Agriculturist to this office. Davis is a Purdue student and acts as agent in the territory, promoting the monthly nine issue publication priced at 50 cents. The paper, issued by Purdue faculty and students, is valuable to farmers and worth more than its cost.
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Claude A. Davis
D. C. Davis
Uts
Purdue Agriculturist
Purdue University
Davis
Purdue
Public Auction at Depauw January 4 1917
Daniel A. Conrad will sell personal property at his residence in Depauw on Thursday January 4 1917. Items include chairs dining table kitchen cabinet cook stove carpets rugs dresser center tables sewing machine rocking chairs and various other household articles. Usual terms. See sale bills. Sam N. Voytes Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel A. Conrad
Depauw
Sam N. Voytes
Auce Tioner
Aijelw
Mrs Barbara Seiler Dies Christmas Day at Bradford
Mrs Barbara Seiler widow of Frederick Seiler died at her son Albert's home in Bradford on Christmas Day at age sixty five. Funeral services were held December 27 at the German M E church in Central Barren and burial followed in the church cemetery. She leaves one son Albert and two grandchildren.
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Mra
Barbara Seiler
Frederick Seiler
Albert
Bradford
M. E
Central Barren
Shakerville Jems Blue Eyes Christmas Notes
Santa Claus visited the area on Christmas Eve as residents share holiday visits. Mrs Chas Emily and Dorothy May visited relatives in New Albany, Horace Fisher planned winter with his parents, and multiple families including the Fellmys and Hammiltons exchanged Christmas visits and greetings.
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Chas Emily
Dorothy May
New Albany
Horace Fisher
Rensselaer
Sam Fisher
Charles Patterson
Albert
David Fellmy
Ruth
Hazel Fellmy
Hazel
Mabel
Anna Anderson
Kathern
Zettie Elwanger
Jennie Walter
Obituary and Knights of Pythias Installations
Mrs Margueritte Patterson wife of Charles Patterson died of heart failure at their home northeast of Corydon December 17 1916 aged 22 years 7 months and some maiden name Russel. Funeral conducted by Rev M C Patterson at Zovar church December 19 11 a m interment in nearby cemetery. Newly elected Cory deaine age No 79 Knights of Pythias officers will be installed January 1 at Castle Hall with Frank E Cropsey as Chancellor Commander and other named officers present.
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Margueritte Patterson
Charles Patterson
Corydon
Patterson
Russel
Methodist Church
M. C. Patterson
Zovar Church
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Pythies
Rosenbarger Clunie announce Edna and Ora marriage
Mrs Rosenbarger of Spencer township announces the marriage of Edna Rosenbarger to Ora Clunie of Jackson township. The ceremony occurred in Corydon on Thursday November 30 at the Christian Church parsonage with Rev M A Cossaboom officiating. The couple plan to join Mr Clunie in Indianapolis soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Rosenbarger
Spencer Township
Edna
Ora Clunie
J. W. Clunie
Jackson Township
Corydon
Chistian Church
M.A. Cossaboom
Clunie
Indianapolis
Five Generations Highlight Posey Township Family
The Democrat reports the 92 year old Jacob Treece of Posey township has a rare family milestone his daughter Mary Case of Kansas is a great grandmother making him a great great grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Treece
Posey Township
Mary Case
Kansas
Baldwin Piano for Sale at Reasonable Price
An advertisement offers a $300 Howard Piano by Baldwin Piano Co with guarantee, polished quartered oak case, German steel works and ivory keys, colonial style and nearly new. Inquire at this office. Also notes a social gathering at 810 Kalamat Street Denver with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Webb Redmond and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Piano Co
Reasonabie
Boy's Saddie Horse for Sale at Kirkham and Satfer
A young saddie horse named Red Wing can perform all gaits including pace rack and trot and is well broken to harness with a good driver. Also for sale at our garage: a buggy and buggy harness for two horses. n22-1¢ Kirkham and Satfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkham
Satfer
Progressive farmer of Harrison county visited by reader
William W. Jacobs of Heth township called last Wednesday to renew his subscription. He farms 535 acres and has sold farm products totaling 11 thousand six hundred ninety five dollars in three years. Jacobs boasts extensive water systems and modern fixtures on his property. He admires progress and hints at possible support for Woodrow Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Jacobs
Heth
Jacobs
Harrison County
Woodrow Wilson
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Jesse Babeowsx
Stephen Brewer
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Wesslitt
Dreamland
Betsy Cartright
Levi G. Saffer
Selma, Indiana
Mrs
Elizebeth lLiven
Riss. Ludtow
Scott
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Sandy Branch
Georgetown
Pike
Tyre Paros
Heme Tone
Shakerville
Jems
Santa Claus
Clarence Quebbemillt
Carl
Edith
Omer
Deeil Conrad
Clarence Harbison
Hugh Mamilton
Amily
Loyd Ae Wiskie
Hugh Hamilton
Ray Duncan
Roy Hamilton
Beatrice Benson
Milltown
W. D. Wilson
John Strouse
Alvin Conrad
Chas
Conrad
Cleophus Ehalt
Ollie Frederick
Emily
Frank E. Cropsey
Harry Hudson
Sam P. Vogt
Johna Blammerlein
George C. Miller
Clyde Cromwell
Cecil W. Miles
G. W. Briffett
K. J. Friedley
Frank Self
T. G. VanHook
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