Local Visitors and Guests Through the Week
Mr Arthur Richert trip to New Albany Sunday. Wm Ellwanger visiting in Shelbyville Kentucky. Joe Lind of Springfield visiting Jacob Lind's family. Wm Gleitz back from Marion Ohio after one week. Alma and May Ayers of Louisville visiting William Gleitz. Nordsick of Dayton spent days with Rev W L Nordsick. Mrs Wm Vit and Miss Addie Richmer of Lunesville with Andrew Richmer family. Mrs Fred Svitz entertained in honor of Laura and John Proutt and Lizzie from Louisville. Attendees included Mrs Joe Lochem Miss Lottie Rupp C E Gleitz family and Geo Lottich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Richert
New Albany
Wm. Ellwanger
Shelbyville
Joe Lind
Springfield
Jacob Lind
Wm. Gleitz
Marion
Ohio
Mr. Nordsick
Dayton
Rev
W. L. Nordsick
Wm. Vit
Addie Richmer
Lunesville
Andrew Richmer
Fred Svitz
Laura
John
Moses Proutt
Karl Park
Ind
Lizzie
Louisville
Joe Lochem
Lottie Rupp
C. E. Gleitz
Geo. Lottich
Neely Funk
Ora Ludlow
Corydon Friends
Adam Crosier Sr
Katie
Marion Faith
George Crosier
Katie Harbaugh
Midge Ashton
Harry Shields
Washington, D. C
Austin Brown
Jack House
Falls Cities
Laconia
Local Notices From Mauckport And Surrounding Areas
Residents and visitors described include Herman Smith of New Muddle Town visiting Mauckport. Miss Maud Douglass leaves for Jeffersonville while Maud and Nellie Sherrill visit Sidie Herman. Joe Ballard leaves to become a Morning Star clerk. Arlin Gwartney visits Indianapolis relatives. Pred Winkler hosts Corydon relatives. Roy Yeager marries Miss Phronia Love at Brandenburg Court House. Maud Fleece returns to New Middletown after visit. Debating club meets Fridays under Prof Kannapel. James Lamping and bride spend holidays with parents. Ida Rowe, mail carrier wife, celebrated birthday with gifts. Frank Foster receives Christmas overcoat and suit from Brandenburg Wooding Co. Foster delivered 13,371 barrels of fruit and remains employed seeking continued patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Yeager
Phronia Love
Brandenburg Court House
Maud Fleece
New Middletown
Frank Foster
Keenwell
Brandenburg Wotkling Go
Foster
Poster
Local notes on residents and events in a small community
Claud Spider settles into new quarters as a welcome guest. Jacob Keller travels to Louisville to buy a talking machine. John Fleece of New Albany visits. Henry Pleece noted last week. Ho OW. Kopp, laid up with rheumatism, shows improvement. Claude Snyder and family visit Levi Snyder. Captain Henry Fleece ill but not improving. Supervisors A J Rosenbarger and Rudolph Snyder finish a new road. Ambros Cline sinks a well 76 feet deep with good water for G P Scharf. A horse injures a leg and is shot. owner John Becker. Ebbert Kopp camps for supervisor, rallying voters in district 4. Ebbert described as a small fellow but a Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Keller
Louisville
John Fleece
New Albany
Fapager
Henry Pleece
Ho OW. Kopp
Ambros Cline
G. P. Scharf
John Becker
Ebbert Kopp
Dist
Ebbert
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed for Digestive Ailments
Ready in demand. Medicine meets modern needs for a blood and system cleanser. Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to cure stomach and liver troubles. Available at L A Riley and Son drug store for 25 cents with a guarantee. January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
L. A. Riley 4 Son
Christmas in St Peter's Church Buena Vista
Christmas Masses at St Peter's Buena Vista drew a large crowd despite gloomy weather. Rev William H Gordon delivered the sermon after three services, as an artistic Bethlehem crib and an angel motif inspired devotion. Chicago donor Joseph Schweinhart gifted candelabra and chimes for the consecration, with vespers and Benediction closing the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H.gordon
Bethlehem
Youth's Companion 1905 Preview Highlights New Farm Topics
The Youths Companion outlines a 1905 volume with features on New Fields for Young Farmers The Sanitation of the farm and The Future Money on the Farm among others. It promises serials and 250 short stories from American authors and offers a free calendar with a one year subscription. The notice directs readers to request a full illustrated announcement and sample copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companion
Berkeley Street
Boston
Mass
Monument proposal for Old Dominion by five states
Judge J H Stotsenburg of New Albany proposes erecting a Virginia monument funded by the legislatures of Indiana Illinois Ohio Wisconsin and Michigan. He favors a Clarksville Ohio River high point near New Albany as the site, overlooking Louisville and the falls of the Ohio where Gen George Rogers Clark’s troops camped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Wisconsin
Michigan
J. H. Stotsenburg
New Albany
Clark
The
Clarksville
George Rogers Clark
Louisville
Falls of Ohio
Corn Island
Northwest Territory
Mathes-Jordan Wedding in Corydon Honor
On December 25 at the Eli Mathes home southwest of Corydon Christine Mathes wed Benjamin Jordan an engineer formerly of the county Attendants were John Mathes and Lottie Bickel Miss Effie Keller and James Mathes played the wedding match In a ceremony by Rev H J Black about sixty relatives and friends attended They were presented with many gifts and the couple were fed after the ceremony May success crown them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Mathes
Corydon
Christine
Benjamin Jordan
John Mathes
Lottie Bickel
Effie Keller
James Mathes
H. J. Black
Ramsey Area Community Notes and Holiday Visits
Ed Dalton returns from Gibson County. Residents and visitors name many relatives in Indiana and nearby states. Local holidays featured gifts and community smiling moments. A Morgan township pre supper hosted in No. 6 school with playful awards named Bessie Hottell Ed Damon and Geo Roudenbush for lighthearted honors.
A Venerable Pastor Cured by Peruna Claims
A long agog advertisement proclaims a venerable pastor cured by Peruna. It argues mucous membranes thicken with age causing hearing smell and taste loss and digestive issues. The ad claims Peruna acts on all mucous membranes and that one bottle convinces anyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Strong and Vigorous at the Age of Eighty Eight
In June 1901 I lost my sense of hearing entirely and had rheumatic pains. After taking Peruna my hearing was restored to its former level and rheumatic pains vanished. T. H. Lomax, D D Bishop of Charlotte recommends Peruna as a strengthening tonic and for catarrhal complaints. Write Dr Hartman for free Peruna Almanac 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.N. Parker
Utica
Peruna
T. H. Lomax
D. D
A.M. E
Charlotte
N. C
T. He. Lomax
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, Ohio
Bradford and Vicinity News Briefs
Fred Brockman and Lawrence Langford are ill with sore eyes and mumps. Dr. Boston went bear hunting last week. Thomas Dodge moved into Frank Reisert property. Lawrence Garing and son Frank visit local friends. Mack Wright and Milt Feltner run for Road Supervisor. George Stemi is bed bound with typhoid and pneumonia. Eugenia and Ela Parker of Chicago visit their mother. William Mitchell returns from Burnville. Tad Wessel opens a confectionery and grows business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Thomas Dodge
Frank Reisert
Lawrence Garing
Frank
Mack Wright
Milt Feltner
George Stemi
Eugenia
Ela Parker
Chicago
William Mitchell
Burnville
Tad” Wessel
In Memoriam Lena Matthews L
Obituary notice from 1904 honoring Lena Matthews who died December 15 aged 40 member of New Amsterdam M FE Sabbath school. Memorial expresses sorrow and sympathy and directs a copy of the notice to the family and county papers. ANNIE FUNK
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Matthews
New Amsterdam M. FE
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Skin Trouble Says Harriet Howard
Harriet Howard of 209 West 34th Street New York says her salt rheum eczema was cured after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. The ad claims the salve quickly heals cuts burns and sores and notes its availability at L A Riley and Son drug store. Jan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Howard
W. 34Th Bt
New York
Bucklen
L. A. Riely & Son
Local Yule News From Bridgeport and Surrounding Towns
Bridgeport reports Carrie Fulner back in town last Friday. Cal Shireman of New Albany visited during the holidays. B F Wright remains confined to his room but moves about. Annie Iuluer improving in health. Mark Stewart and wife visited Peter Farnsley’s family last Friday. Mrs Raiser and two children spent holidays in Louisville. Arch Shoemaker and James Hillard in bright new army uniforms were seen during the holidays. Dan Johnson of Kentucky injured Thursday at a clay pigeon trap when the trap arm struck his forehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Fulner
Fordy Sampson
Cal Shireman
New Albany
B. F. Wright
Annie Iulner
Mark Stewart
Stewart’s Landing
Peter Farnsley
Raiser
Louisville
Arch Shoemaker
James Hillard
United States Army
Dan Johnnson
Kentucky
Black's Corner News Highlights and School Opening
Annie Smith notes poor roads in Black's Corner. Miss Allie Burgess and Mr John Claycombs visit New Albany family. Xmas visits to Mr and Mrs Burgess. School opened with a merry Christmas season. Walter Conlee returns home briefly. Nellie Kinzer and Emma McCollum visit Kurl family. Sunday school organized with James Burgess as superintendent and Elma Onion as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Burgess
John Claycombs
New Albany
James Burgess
Walter Conlee
Nellie Kinzer
Rock Haven
Emma McCollum
Elizabeth
J. Burgess
Harry Hook
Elma Onion
Thomas Onion
Treas
Henderson Conlee
Elmer Black
Rachel Crump
Annie Pearson
Local Items From Thompson Chapel and Nearby
Miss Abbie Louden has recovered enough to be out after illness. Several local youths attended a protracted meeting at Thompson's chapel. Ivan and Claude Engleman of Scott township visited relatives. Josie White travels to Princeton to winter with sister Mrs. Marshall Spencer. The school progresses after a week’s vacation. Trustee J. W. G. Loutien received a writing desk as a Christmas gift from teachers. Miss Mary J. Bye from Ramsey spent a week with aunt Mrs. Theodore Henriot. The new R. F. D. mail carrier began duties. Community ladies surprised Rev. and Mrs. W. G. Morgan with a Christmas crazy quilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbie Louden
Thompson’s Chapel
Messrs
Ivan and
Claude Engleman
Scott Township
Josie White
Princeton
Marshall Spencer
J. W. G. Loutien
Mary J. Bye
Ramsey
Theodore Henriot
W. G. Morgan
Frenchtown Social Roundup Recaps Visits and Gatherings
The column lists residents visiting relatives in Louisville New Albany Temple and St Louis. Names include Theo Henriott Claud Vausha August Nelot Ella Vaughn Cora Bary and Jeff Smith Ada Smith Guss Smith Albert Smith Theodore Henriott and Ollie Smith. Music by Martin Bary Milton Smith Perry Smith accompanied a social evening with wine and festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Colon
Durkins
New Albany
Ella Vaughn
Cora Bary
Temple
Henry Bary
Jeff Smith
Smith
Ada Smith
Guss Smith
Albert Smith
Thodore Henriott
Ollie Smith
Martin Bary
Milton Smith
Perry Smith
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
An antique advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a harmless remedy for coughs colds and pulmonary complaints. It claims to clear phlegm draw out inflammation heal and soothe effected parts strengthen the lungs and ward off pneumonia with sales through all druggists.
Corydon High School Hosts Rematch Basketball Game
Corydon High School first and second teams renew rivalry at the Auditorium on January 10. Admission ten cents. Chairs provided for spectators. Everyone urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon High School
Laconia Births and Local Goings On Highlight Winter News
The Laconia column reports a birth to Dr and Mrs B F Forbes a son Arthur Russell with local sales of farm feed. locals share travel visits family gatherings weather impact a wind moved a barn. a Sisters of Rebecca Lodge to organize Jan 15. various visits and social events around Laconia including Christmas and Xmas Eve music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Funk
Sisters of Rebecca Lodge
James Trotter Celebrates 95th Birthday at Mauckport Home
James Trotter marked his ninety fifth birthday at his home three miles west of Mauckport on New Year's Day. All his children attended except John and three grandchildren in Lincoln Nebraska. He has lived at his present home sixty two years with a family gathering including W H Flora John Kaye Hugh Trotter Ben Yeager Joe Ballard Fred Winkler and Will Flora. A sumptuous dinner was served and guests departed with wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Trotter
Mauckport
John
Lincoln
Neb
W.H. Flora
John Kaye
Hugh Trotter
Ben Yeager
Joe Ballard
Fred Winkler
Will Flora
New Dry Goods Line Arrives at J. H. Arter’s Store
Just arrived at J. H. Arter's in Laconia Indiana a fine line of dry goods and notions shoes overshoes nails rope threads and many other goods. New goods constantly arriving and everything sold at lowest prices. Jan 4 3w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Arter’s
Laconia
Ind
For Sale or Trade Spanish jack breeder Wm Russell
For sale offering a young stock or good horse a Spanish jack large breeder Wm Russell Laconia Indiana seeks buyers or trade offers via local ad channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Russell
Laconia
Ind
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Wiliam Gieitz
S. M. Hays
Herman Smith
New Muddletown
Maud and
Nellie Sherrill
Titus
Sidie Herman
Myr
Morning Star
Arlin Gwartney
Indianapolis
Pred Winkler
Kannapel
James Lamping
This Price
Tenn
Lamping
Ida Rowe
Gi, A. Kevner
Claud Spider
Claude Snyder
Ed Jogal
Levi Snyder
Su.jay
Henry Fleece
A. J. Rosenbarger
Rudolph Snyder
St. Peter’s Church
Buena Vista
Mathes-Jordan
Oofys
Chas. P
Ed Dalton
Gibson County
L. R. Swarens
Roy Bye
Moberly
J. D. Pitman
Cory
Bob Brown
Eli Pitman
Kings, Ind
Walter McKinney
Mrs. White
J. 13. White
Peter Windish
South Dakota
Batram
Oakland City
Frank Carter
Belleville, IL
Joe Patterson
Henry Dietrich
C. Damon
M. Julius Bosier
Nettie Denhart
Henri Dietrich
Mer
Otto Seacat
John Deubart
Isaac Lofton
Geo. Haub
Adam Dietrich
John Meunier
Cincinnati
Henry Smith
Little
Chris Hiser
FF. L. Winders
John Denhart
Joe Dietrich
Bradford
Julius Bosier
Mary Stetfe
Frenchtown
Morgan Township
Bessie Hottell
Ed Damon
Geo. Roudenbush
PE Ru-Na
Rev AN Picker
Asi Tour
Iuggist
Peruna Almanac
J. N. Parker
Bradford and Vicinity
Sappenfield
Fred Brockman
Lawrence Langford
Annie Funk
Bridgeport
Conn Carter
Black’s Corner
Annie Smith
Mohberty
Theo Henriott
Claud Vausha
St. Louis, Mo
Charles Moustey
August Nelot
Josephine Pate
John Troncin
Felix Vausha
Nellie Tronein
Aute
Ehuun Svudh
Mathey
Basket Ball
Grace Russel
B. F. Forbes
Arthur Russell
T. F. Elbert
Florida
Washington
PB. C
Reader Ludlow
Central
Grace Carroll
Grace Russell
Chester Roby
Katie McFarland
Milton Funk
Venus Crosier
Nettie Ludlow
Artie
Cedarwood
Mollie Kine
Bessie
Esther Hunter
Cora
Delva Eckerd
Wallace Milatire
Lasley
M. E
Sumner Crosier
Milan
Edwin
Will Greer
Joel Russell
Anna Harbaugh
Wm. A. Russell
Nevaston Boone
J. W. McKinster
Henry Wiseman
Mr. Russell
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