Death of Mrs Admira Gresham in Indiana
Mrs Admira Gresham widow of Thomas Gresham died Thursday Jan 17 1901 at her son Frank's home 14 miles east of Lanesville at advanced age of 71. Funeral Saturday conducted by Rev W W Wininger of the M E church. She leaves daughter Mrs Caroline Howard of Indianapolis and sons Lafayette Charles and Frank with other relatives. Her father was Judge Craven Lynn sister of the late Hon Iverson Lynn. Charles absent due to wife’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admira Gresham
Thomas Gresham
Frank
Lanesville
W. W. Wininger
M. E. Church
Caroline Howard
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Charles
Fredericksburg
Frank Gresham
Franklin Niely
William
Belle Davidson
Louisville
Elizabeth News Snippet Reveals Local Social Visits
Miss Minnie Copler, on the sick list, is recovering. Miss Bertha Bauer visits her sister in New Albany this week. Mr. Wm. Ralston of New Albany visited friends here last week. Miss Ida Kannapel of New Middletown will guest Miss Helen Bauer next week. Miss Dorotha Bauer of New Albany and Miss Helen Bauer of Elizabeth were guests of Mrs. Frank Walters in Lanesville last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Copler
Bertha Bauer
New Albany
Wm. Ralston
Ida Kannapel
New Middletown
Helen Bauer
Dorotha Bauer
Elizabeth
Frank Walters
Lanesville
Two Funerals At Central Church Sunday
Two funerals were held at Central this Sunday at the same hour. Rev. Henry McKim and Rev. Hobson delivered sermons at the U B church. Pearl Tindall of Boone township died Saturday from blood poison after a recent tooth extraction. She was a daughter of the late John Tindall. Stephen Lethco of Heth township died Saturday from age factors, about 75, leaving several children.
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Central
Henry McKim
Hobson
U. B
Pearl Tindall
Boone Township
John Tindall
Stephen Lethco
Heth Township
White caps mob threats down Boone township
A group of youths posing as white caps accosted two riders in Boone township last Wednesday night. Benjamin Jennings and Oliver Faith were pulled from their horses and threatened with hanging before escaping under pistol fire. Several suspects are known and to be prosecuted. the grand jury will be asked to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Township
Benjamin Jennings
Oliver Faith
Grand Jury
Private sale of house and lot in New Middletown Ind
Owner offers a house and lot in New Middletown Indiana for private sale. The five room home includes a saloon room with fixtures and must be sold as the owner leaves town. Terms are reasonable and inquiry is invited to Micuaza Trovy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Middletown
Ind
Micuaza Trovy
Secretly Married in Indiana and Kentucky Union
Miss Corinne Trotter of Mauckport Ind secretly wed Dr L G Crumes of High Grove Ky last Wednesday in a sensational match. Previously engaged to Joseph Ballard of Mauckport and his partner, Ballard and Wilson McPheeters sought the ring by police watch on boats and trains, but the bride evaded them. Crumes proposed to surrender the ring after the marriage became known.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
New Avnany
Corinne Trotter
Mauckport
Ind
L. G. Crumes
High Grove
Louisville
Jeffersonville
New Salisbury Local Notes and Incidents
Wm. Richert lost a horse last week and Ed Heninger reported a valuable colt lost this week. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Stevens and S. A. McIntosh are ill as grip and grippe and chicken pox spread. A new blacksmith arrives. S. A. McIntosh toured Georgetown. telegraph duties are covered by Wood due to R. Crawford’s illness. Wilbur Thomas and others traveled to Crawford county to fetch an engine for Wm. Richert’s sawmill.
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Wm. Richert
C. F. Stevens
Wilbur Thomas
Andy Walk
William Richert
Elmer Fouts
Crawford County
Perfect Blend coffee on sale at miller store
The notice announces Perfect Blend coffee priced at 25c a pound at C. M. Miller's store. It presents a brief sales offer and directs customers to the shop for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Miller's
Britt farmer William J. Croot weds Kate M Fein
On the 18th inst William J. Croot of Britt Iowa and Miss Katey M Fein daughter of ex Commissioner Frank Fein were married by Rev Rogatsky of Central Barren. The couple left for Britt where they will reside with Mr and Mrs Joseph Croot of Chester New Jersey present at the ceremony.
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William J. Croot
Britt, Ia
Katey M. Fein
Frank Fein
Rogatsky
Central Barren
Croot
Joseph Croot
Chester
New Jersey
Britt
Wedding Soon for Lodaberg and Herter Move
Village notes report Philip Herter to move to Iris soon and wedding anticipation in Lodaberg. Measles leafs John Steepleton in poor health. A pie supper at school house No 4 raised 9045 for Y PLR encyclopedia and book case.
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Philip Herter
Iris
John Steepleton
Chas. Pindall
School House No. 4
Nora Ekart
Siddie Melton
O. Melton
Y. Plr
Nighthawk
Moberly News In Briefs Local Happenings
Measles are in full blast in Moberly. William Trencin buys a fine organ. Prof Melton Windell of Valley City visited A S Sieg Sunday. James A W Davis attended a birthday dinner in Scott township last Friday. Jacob Godfrey of Crawford county visited his son Lyman last week. J W G Louden, formerly at St Louis, is home on a visit. Rev J H Furry began a series of meetings at Thompson's chapel last Monday night.
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Ogan
Melton Windell
Valley City
A. S. Sieg
James A. W. Davis
Scott Township
Jacob Godfrey
Crawford County
Lyman Godfrey
J. W. G. Louden
St. Louis
J. H. Furry
Thompson's Chapel
Fire Destroys Two River Area Barns in Separate Blazes
Sunday fires razed the barns of Ohio River farmers David Hisey and Dan Sherman near Mauckport, about 250 yards apart. Hisey, with no insurance, lost his barn and contents. Sherman’s blaze, also total, partly covered by insurance, consumed thirty tons of hay and some stock. Hisey’s dwelling was saved with effort.
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David Hisey
Dan Sherman
Ohio River
Mauckport
Hisey
Sherman
Queen Victoria Nearing Death in Stroke Crisis
The report states Queen Victoria suffered a stroke last Saturday and has been unconscious since. With little hope remaining, the Prince of Wales acts as regent as Britain and Europe grieve.
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Queen Victoria
Great Britain
Europe
Prince of Wales
Surprise birthday dinner for Philip Heuser in Jackson
Neighbors hosted a big dinner on Sunday January 13 to celebrate Philip Heuser's 34th birthday. While he was at church guests gathered at home and presented a sumptuous meal. The Democrat joins neighbors in wishing him many more such happy events.
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Philip Heuser
Jackson Township
Mr. Heuser
Mr. Houser
Local Notes From Lanesville And Nearby Towns
Lanesville residents report visits and relocations including Mrs John Yost visiting Greeleyburg and A J Smith moving to Boone township. John A Ham and A M Kisert toured Ye Ancient Capital last Saturday. Ed Dirck and wife returned from near Washington Daviess to their first Sow with Mr and Mrs William Walker on Pea Ridge. Real estate trades rise with Edward Snyder buying 30 acre farm near town for 600 dollars and John A Ham purchasing property from Wm Meyer and Meyer’s 26 acre tract for 1908 dollars.
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John A. Ham
A. M. Kisert
Sam. C. Walker
Fred Millée
New Albany
James H. Smith
LaGripper
Tony Yost
Joseph Yost
Edward W. Dirck
Washington
Daviess County
Lez
William Walker
Pea Ridge
Edward Snyder
Franklin Township
Philip Kurtz
Mr. Kurtz
David Haug Im
Floyd County
Wm. Meyer
Harrison County
Walter's Medallions and Photos Ad Promise Lifetime Value
A local ad touts J. E. Walter's medallions and photos claiming they will "yaw for a lifetime" of finest pictures. The notice emphasizes personal keepsakes and long lasting quality from a named seller.
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J. E. Walter's
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J. Sapinsky
Edward Cohen
America
New York
L. Siff & Bro
Broadway
Sapinskys
Young Toughs
Keller's
New
Salisbury
S. A. McIntosh
Ed Heninger
Dewees
Hf. D. Thomas
Wood
R. Crawford
Croot-Fein
Lodaberg
Philips Presched
Union Chapel
Jenkins Atring
Sunny South
New Ee
Jacob Roby
Moberly
William Trencin
Heth
John Yost
John Bruch
Greeleyburg
A. J. Smith
A. M. Eisert, Sr
Stephen Day
Denver
Colorado
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