Corydon High School Hums Over Local News
Corydon High School prepares for a future baseball team while the community notes include a Bloomington Science Hall dedication, Prof. Riddle absent, Prof. Jake Jordan covering, four graduates this year, a high school wedding, a jail visit, janitor Porter P. Lewis lauded for wrestling, and a fumigation committee that disinfected two rooms then enjoy two days of skating amid modesty.
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Riddle
Bloomington
Jake Jordan
Child Burned While Playing by Stove in Spencer Township
The three year old child of Mr and Mrs John Moore in Spencer township was severely burned when its clothing ignited from a stove. The mother had left the child with an older sibling in the house while milking at the barn. The flames burned the entire dress and the child may not recover.
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John Moore
Spencer Township
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company posts growing subscriber base
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company reports monthly business for December showing a rising subscriber count and net increase for the month. The notice lists numbers for subscribers, new connections, disconnections, and total remaining subscribers.
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Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Nine Jurors to Return Verdict in Civil Civil Cases
Judge Cook's bill introduced by Senator Askren aims to require nine jurors to return verdicts in civil cases. It passed the Senate and is likely to pass the House, becoming law. Supporters argue it improves an imperfect jury system and reduces corruption risk compared with twelve jurors. The bill covers civil cases only.
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Cook
Askren
Senate
House
Our Tobacco Bill and Consumption Figures
The cigar bill of the American people last year was 346000000 dollars, with 6905740968 consumed. They burned 2668176130 cigarettes and used 15719475 pounds of tobacco and snuff in pipes and snuff-boxes. Government revenue from this consumption stood at 70000000 dollars. Population rose 25 percent in the last decade while cigar consumption grew 0 percent.
Oldest In County Praised For Health And Cough Remedy
The county's oldest resident Mrs. Sarah Rumbley of Lanesville is 96 and lively. James Prendergast of Amato Bay West India Islands credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with preventing pneumonia, noting quick recovery for his daughter and long use in his family. Crosier's Corner Drug Store sells the remedy.
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Sarah Rumbley
Lanesville
Walter
Gresham
Chamberlain
James Prendergast
Amato Bay
West India Islands
Crosier’s Corner
Ian
Found Dead Woman in Elizabeth Out House
Mrs Angeline Crump 37 wife of Charles Crump of Elizabeth was found dead in an out house shortly after a stroke left her in frail health. Coroner Nye held an inquest. funeral held next day. she leaves a husband and two children.
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Angeline Crump
Charles Crump
Elizabeth
Yasazo
Siea
Nye
Burglarized Depauw store suffers fresh break in
The 5S. T. Briscoe Co. in Depauw was burglarized Sunday night. Thieves pried at doors using railroad tool shop picks, then smashed a glass door to enter. Shoes and dry goods were taken, but no money. An attempt to recruit bloodhounds failed.
Republican legislature Tries Broad Pay Increases
The legislature pursues multiple bills to raise salaries for Prosecuting Attorneys and judges across Supreme Appellate Circuit and Superior courts. It also targets the State Statistician and creates several new boards and bureaus with high pay, expanding public spending.
Chicken Show at Louisville Highlights Local Poultry Wins
Po. Jordan won premiums with White Plymouth Rocks. Dr. Mekhinster rode Barred Plymouth Rocks, while G. J. Hess and James Brewster showed S. O. W. Leghorns. The results reflect well on the Tarrison Co. boys.
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Louisville
Jordan
Dr. Mekhinster
G. J. Hess
James Brewster
Wallace Bruce to Speak at Christian Church Event
Wallace Bruce, a noted hostite intellectual, will lecture next Monday evening at the Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Peters will sing, offering a treat to town residents and visitors heard in local notices.
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Wallace Bruce
Christian Church
Bruce
Fi. c. Peters
Public Auction at Corydon Near Christian Church
Harry T. Hudson announces a public sale at his residence doors north of the Christian church in Corydon on Saturday January 31 at 1 o'clock p m. The auction will feature nearly new household goods including a bedroom suit sideboard folding lounge sewing machine carpets cook stove heaters and other articles.
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Christian Church
Corydon
Harry T. Hudson
Pie Supper at Arandall School Draws Big Crowd
A pie supper held at Arandall School on January 16 proved successful with an unusual program. The girl’s hand was sold for the pie auction, Miss Mayme White won the prize for most popular young lady, and Frank Rhea received the most votes for biggest feet. Proceeds totaled $25.85 to benefit the school library. Auctioneer R. F. Davis of L Ramsey helped drive the event, with Miss Annabelle White as teacher.
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Arandall ‘School
Mayme White
Jlady
Frank Rhea
R. F. Davis
L Ramsey
Annabelle White
End of Smallpox Epidemic Declared in Dixie County
The Harrison County Board of Health announces the Dixie smallpox epidemic is over with all cases recovered. Quarantine at the post office, store, and other infected houses has been lifted. thanks are given to the people of Dixie and nearby for their help. William Daniel, Secretary.
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Dixie
Tender Feet Shoes From The Hub Co
The Hub Co presents ladies shoes in up-to-date styles and quality with a specialty for corns and bunions. Shoes are made on special lasts from pliable kid to fit any corn or bunion while keeping a neat exterior. Extra comfort comes at no extra charge.
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THE
HUB. Co, P. Trotter & Co
Found Dead in Bed In Washington Township
Beecher Fisher age about 27 son of Dr. D S Fisher was found dead in bed on Thursday morning May 22. He had a lifelong history of mental illness. The remains were interred Saturday at Valley City. Coroner Nye conducted an inquest.
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Beecher Fisher
D.S. Fisher
Washington Township
Valley City
Nye
James H. Kirkham Auction At Laconia Farm
James H. Kirkham will sell at public auction at his farm three miles northeast of Laconia on Tuesday February 17 all his stock farming implements household and kitchen furniture Sums under 5 cash On sums over 5 a credit of months will be given purchasers giving note Don’t fail to attend
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James H. Kirkham
Laconia
Per severance Chapel to Hold Box Supper
The ladies of Per severance Chapel announce a box supper on January 29 with a social time anticipated. Proceeds benefit the church. COMMITTEE
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Perseverance Chapel
Repeal the Compulsory Educational Law in Indiana
A letter from the New Albany Ledger urges repeal of the compulsory education law, arguing a large countywide vote would favor repeal. Farmers' Institutes largely back abolishing the Truant Office. broader repeal is demanded. Citizens are urged to write lawmakers. — Also notes praise for Fred Emerson Brooks and a public lecture series, then reports Nobt Stafford, a brakeman,’s injuries from a fall near Taswell, and the Independent Telephone Co organizing at Corydon to link independent lines with a Corydon exchange.
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Legislative Assembly
Indiana
New Albany Ledger
Harrison County
Independent Telephone Co
Corydon
Denbo Improves after Pneumonia Hopes to Return to Legislature
Hon. G. W. Denbo, long ill with pneumonia at his home near New Albany, shows marked improvement and plans to resume his seat in the Legislature next week.
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G. W. Denbo
New Albany
Wallace Bruce to Lecture on Wit and Humor
Nationally renowned lecturer Wallace Bruce will speak at the Christian Church next Monday evening on Wit and Humor. Proceeds from the event go to the church, described as a literary treat not to be missed.
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Wallace Bruce
The
Christian Church
Conversion in Corydon Draws Local Church Audience
The Corydon community hears Elder R. S. Grubb report a successful protracted meeting at the Christian church with sixteen accessions. Baptisms were held and a Christian Endeavor Society organized with 25 members by Elder Grubb and Miss Lillian Harmon. Elmore Thomas opens a first class barber shop in Corydon promising quality work.
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S. R. Grubb
Lillian Harmon
Marysville
Ind
Elmore Thomas
Corydon
Old Teachers Association Executive Committee Meet
The members of the executive committee are called to meet at the Clerk's office Saturday evening.
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The
Old Teachers’ Association
Colorado Senator Henry Teller Re-elected After Stormy Fight
Mr. H. J. Bye and wife of Stamsey visited Mrs. B's sister Mrs. A. L. Reynolds in this place last Thursday and Friday. Henry M. Teller was re-elected U. S. Senator for Colorado last Saturday after a heated contest.
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Henry M. Teller
U. S
Colorado
Brooks the Post-Humorist at Auditorium Feb 4
Advertisements announce Fred Emerson Brooks the post humorist at the Auditorium on February 4 as part of the Citizens Lecture Course. Other items note smallpox in Mauckport and Keller's sale on fleeced hose outings flannelette and underskirts with low prices.
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Hear Brooks
Brooks
Fred Emerson Brooks
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Corydon High School
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Claude Wolfe
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L. A
Arety & Son
Board OF Health Harrison Co
William Daniel
Boston Journal
Providence Journal
John P. Dolliver
Bess
New York Maeil and Express
Stafford
Taswell
Keller's
Mauckport
William Rowling
Keller’s
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