Mystery surrounds death of Everett Bowman near Hursttown
Everett Bowman, 22, vanished after a rainy Wednesday afternoon while riding from Crandal to Franklin township. His body was recovered Thursday in Big Indian Creek near Hursttown, with coroner Wise noting no water in the lungs and a fractured skull, suggesting death by a blow rather than drowning. Funeral held at Zour church with Rev. M. Patterson officiating. Bowman left surviving father John Bowman and siblings. Police probe continues as the cause remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Bowman
Big Endian Creek
Hursttown
Floyd Hamilton
Zour Church
Pat Serson
Henry H. Wise
Joseph H. Seller
Wise
Charles P. Swarens
Nicholas Berg
Franklin Township
Berg
John Bowman
Jackson Township
Crandall
Crandall Branch
John Wagner
Raccoon Branch
Jienny Meurer
Raccoon Creek
Big Indian Creek
Declarations to Become Candidate Filed for Primary Ballot
Some candidates for county offices have filed declarations with the County Clerk. The law requires declarations be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court at least thirty and not more than sixty days before the primary. The note also advertises various printing and art supplies from L. Dick of Corydon, Indiana, and mentions Sid Crosier’s paintings to be exhibited in New Albany this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Sid Crosier
New Albany
Indiana
Mrs Helen Taylor Dies at Blackwell Oklahoma
Mrs Helen Taylor wife of Henry Taylor died suddenly at their Blackwell Oklahoma home last Thursday January 13 Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church in Corydon and burial was in Cedar Hill cemetery She was born near Corydon June 27 187 and aged fifty eight years six months and sixteen days She leaves a husband a daughter Miss Faye Taylor three sisters and a large circle of friends in this county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Taylor
Henry Taylor
Blackwell
Oklahoma
Corydon
M. R. Davidson
Camilla Rothrock
Alver?. Ward
John P. Riddle
Cort Snyder
Albert Stover
George Getz
A. G. Watson
James Highfill
Faye Taylor
Ephraim Stonecipher
Charles L. Stevens
This
County
Margy Trotter
Columbus
Kan
Sas
Mr Taylor
Isso
Toj Okahoma
United Brethren Church
Mr.Taylor
Miss Faye
Hattie Brown
Arthur Brown
David Felliy
Pfrinamer’s Chapel
Patterson
Mrs. Taylor
Blue River Valley Grange Holds All Day Meeting
The Blue River Valley Grange met December 31, 1915, with forenoon degrees and business. In the afternoon a public feast followed by installation of officers led by Dr. C. L. Stevens. Names include Master Ed Shrigley Overseer Marion Cunningham and Miss Atta Sonner among others. For sale listed: horse buggy and harness. Corydon R R 5 Eureka Phone ji2 dw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue River Valley Grange
C. L. Stevens
Ed Shrigiey
Marion Cunningham
Atta Sonner
Dan Shaffar
Chas. Cline
Gladys Mauck
Bank your money or risk a thief visit
The article warns residents that burglars target unbanked funds and emphasizes the danger of leaving money at home. It notes thieves do not steal checkbooks stored securely and urges proper financial precautions.
Will of Mrs. Isabelle Wright probate at county clerk office
The will of Mrs. Isabelle Wright of Greelyburg is probated. Her estate goes to the Trustees of the Pfrimmer Chapel LL B church with earnings used for church needs. Principal requires unanimous trustee vote and two-thirds church class consent. Farmers' Savings & Trust Company named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Wright
Greelyburg
Testatrix
Pfrimmer Chapel
LL. B
Farmers’ Saving &Trust Company
Pneumonia and illness reported. deaths noted near Corydon
Mrs Clarence Bruce and Frank Wright are ill while Miss Edmonia Faith has returned home from Jeffersonville. Deaths include Mrs Hattie Brown near Corydon and Mrs Isabelle Wright at King's Cave. Funeral services held at Primmer's Chapel with local clergy and pallbearers named. Sunday School notes new officers and teachers beginning the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bruce
Frank Wright
Frank Yochem
Edmonia Faith
Pfrimmer Faith
Jefersonville
Edna Bruce
Isabelle Wright
Henry Wright
King’s Cave
Pfrimmer's Chapel
Toombs
John Hethoff
Heth
D. M. Rowland
Bullett
Vogt
Corydon
Ed Erstine
Wm. Emily
Nellie Turney
Wm. Gutnecht
George Stark
Anna Bruce
Oery
W. A. Turley
Edgar Turley
Wm Quebbeman
Henry Quebbeman
Wm Hauswald
Bruce Markel
Harve LaHue
Japeth Turley
Ruth Turley
Nell Sharp
Obituary and social notes from near New Albany area
The column records the death of Anna Ott widow of Ferdinand Ott at St Edwards Hospital New Albany and burial plans in Bradford with Catholic rites. It notes visits and family arrivals including the Perry Henriot child’s death Clement Gettelfinger Lodema near Ratsey Misa Simon visits, and health updates. It mentions Dr Amzi Weaver treating his father Willian after a foot injury and a repeated Democrat subscription.
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Perry Henriot
Clement Gettelfinger
Lodema
Ratsey
Misa Lorena Simon
Mr. Turner
May Hottell
Hazel
New Albany
Julius Vaughn
Amzi W. Weaver
Elizabeth
Corydon
Willian, Weaver
Keller Manufacturing Companys Stockholders Elect Directors
The Keller Manufacturing Company of Corydon held its annual stockholders meeting on January 10 and elected new directors for the coming year. Officers named include W H Keller as President and T J Hudson as Vice President, with L C Keller as Treasurer KK G Keller as Secretary and Manager Chas A Keller as Assistant Manager. A luncheon followed and dividend checks were distributed. The wagon factory has long been a major local employer and has expanded steadily, employing 100 to 140 workers and contributing to Corydon and the county economy through labor and timber purchases.
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Keller Manufacturing Company
Corydon
Qureciuts
W. HH. Keller
T. J. Hudson
L. C. Keller
KK. G. Keller
Chas. A. Keller
II County
A Visit to Franklin Grange at Tonesville
Franklin Grange held its annual feast on Saturday January 16 1916 followed by installations of new officers The event featured oyster soup a long tasting table and warm hospitality for visiting members from Harrison Pleasant Valley and other granges The writer notes a memorable day and urges continued social educational activity among rural granges
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Franklin Grange
Jobo Blume
Grange
Pleasant Valley Grange
Union Revival Services To Begin February 12 In Town
Four churches in the town unite for a Union Revival starting Sunday evening February 12. Rev C E Flynn M E church, Rev Nathan Fouts U B church, and Rev M A Cossaboom Christian church will preach in rotation. Presbyterian church may a pastor soon. The aim is to raise spirituality and improve moral conditions. attendance invited by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Flynn
Presbyterian Church
M. E. Church
Nathan Fouts
U. B. Church
M. A. Cossaboom
Christian Church
Debating Society Postpones Meeting to January 7
Weather delays regular meeting of the Debating Society with a campus debate on equality for women. Ramsey and Depauw teams competed, judges favoring the affirmative 4 to 1. Speakers had twenty minutes each for constructive speech and five for rebuttal.
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United States
Jacob Green
W. S. Fellig
Dan R. Davis
Depauw
Fred Gettlefinger
Wm. Davis
H. Q. Lahue
Ramsey
Ramsey Orchestra
Noble Pinaire
Hildegard Steerstedter
Wim. Heuser
Dot
Blue River
Spencer
Caesar
Flood Threat Recedes After Ouio River High
The Ouio River, previously high and feared to cause damage, has fallen back. Mauckport saw water rise over the bank before cold weather checked further increases. Water stood about two and a half feet deep on Lick Branch bridge near Manckport. Joseph McWright and Hildreth Ss. Saffer are the only couples licensed to wed in this county since the last report. The contracting parties are well known young people.
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Ouio
Mauckport
Lick Branch Bridge
Manckprt
Joseph McWright
Hildreth Ss. Saffer
Dreadnaughts Triumph In Local Basketball Clash
Louisville Dreadnaughts, an independent five, defeated Corydon 54 to 10 in a school gym match last Saturday. Schmidt led with 27 points, Schwarz 16, while Wm Frederick added eight for the home five. Selem High School visits next Saturday for a local rematch. admission is 25 cents.
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Louisville Dreadnaughts
Louisville
Schmidt
Schwarz
Frederick
Stevens
Selem High School
Corydon
W. Frederick
F Schmidt
Hi. Frederick
Halbelrd
Wolfer Ray Stevens
Ros Stevens
Zahn
Davis
James
O Bannon Files Congress Candidacy In Third District
J L O Bannon of Corycon announces his bid for Congress in Indiana’s Third District subject to the Democratic primary on March seventh. The candidate is described as energetic, honest, industrious and well known in Harrison and surrounding counties with a long record of public speaking and party service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. O'Bannon
Corycon
Jacob L. O’ Bannon
Carrigon
Harrison County
Congress
O’ Bannon
Indiana
Winter Weather and Farm Moves Reported in Local Notes
Winter has brought more cold spells with a light snow and a nor wester. Captain Bartley’s thermometer read zero as Franklin township resident Geo J Dowdle prepares to move his forty three acre farm to Frank 3 Brown in Ohio. Brown, a son of the late Isaac Brown, plans to relocate after years in Cleveland. Dowdles will move to Minnesota in spring where three sons farm. Social notes: visits to Woodland Farm near Lanesville and a Leap Year party at The Hermitage hosted by Miss Mattie Loitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley
Geo. J. Dowdle
Franklin Township
Frank 3. Brown
Mr. Brown
Isaac Brown
Cleveland
Ohio
Mrs. Dowdle
Minnesota
Mattie Loitch
Hermitage
Lanesville
Missee Hianche Yenawine
Wilma Loitch
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Case
Lincoln
Washington
L. Dick
Mrs
Blackwell, Oklahoma
Rhodes
Corydon R
Eureka
Gorydon National Bank
Bank
Perimmer’s Chapel
Pfrimmers’s
Deatif
Frenchtown
Fred Simon
Joseph Cettelfinger
Mary Venriot
E. J. Bye
Crawford County
Anna Ott
Ferdinand Ott
St Edward’s Hospital
Bradford
Keller Meg. Company
Tonesville
Clarence
Ermial Pate
Frank Pate
Alma Lucile
Tiuguin
Jesus
Emma
Oscar McCollum
Mitter
White Mill
Depauw High School
Jordan G
W. D. Bean
Wicks
Salem Democrat
Wilma
Woodland Farm
Blanche Yenawine
Florence Bailey
Lola Baylor
Grace
Fern Lyskowinski
Georgia Benson
Allen Benson
Jank Harbeson
Willie Hussan
Wayne Lyskowinski
Earl Wolfe
Mary Funk
Laura Braner
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