Kansas Special Election Shifts Republican Lead to Democratic Victory
In the Seventh Congressional District of Kansas a Jan 9 special election changed the Madison lead from 4856 to 2153 in favor of Democrat Geo A Neely who will join Congress. A letter from James E Heft notes the wind is turning Democratic and predicts Kansas will vote Democratic in the upcoming presidential election.
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Kansas
Madison
Geo. A. Neely
Congress
James E. Heft
Webster Township
Jim
Nekoma
Neely
Lew
Harrison County
Janes
Joda
Experiences of Uncle Jack biography reviewed
Rev W E Snyder of this place writes about Rev A J Newgent a pioneer United Brethren minister notable for eccentricities and humor. The 230 page life of Newgent includes eight illustrations and a $1 price. introduction by Bishop T C Carter calls for posterity to honor his deeds.
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W. E Snyder
A. J. Newgent
United Brethren
T. C. Carters
Chattanooga
Tenn
Carter
Newgent
Pericles
W. E. Snyder
Snyder
When You Change Your Address Let us Know
The Democrat asks subscribers to report address or post office changes immediately to avoid failed deliveries. Postmasters have informed the paper of subscribers who moved without notifying the office, risking mail being mailed back at the paper’s expense due to Post Office Department rules.
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Democrat
Post Office Department
Washington
Farm For Sale Near Brandenburg Ky 81 Acres
81 acre farm four miles below Brandenburg Kentucky two miles from Hayes Landing includes dwelling two new barns outbuildings spring cistern orchard and 12 acres of wheat looking fine price 1800 call or write W W Hardesty Grandenburg Ky 244 w
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Brandenburg, Ky
Haynes Ldg
Call to Love and Duty in Clarence Byrn Poem
A reflective poem titled The Call by Clarence Byrn laments fading idols and youth’s dreams. It speaks of sorrow, duty, and answering a common call amid darkness and loss. The piece echoes personal vow and shared responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Eld Harrison
Hope
Clarence Byrn
Tarbell on Women in Business in The American Magazine
Ida M Tarbell analyzes women in business noting their personal attachment to work hinders collaboration on large undertakings and impedes reaching top ranks. She argues women favor personal control over broad, impersonal movements. Also promotes Red Chief feed grinder at W H Bullett Sons.
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Ida M. Tarbell
Remarkable Fire Insurance Record and Sherrill Boucher Wedding
A county fire insurer founded twenty years ago at Walther's schoolhouse in South Franklin township reports eleven years with no fire losses, policy growth to over 150 members and nearly 300000 in property. officers listed. The Minneola Record covers the Sherrill Boucher wedding at W. A. Smith home, noting ceremony, attendants, attire, gifts, and post ceremony reception with reflections on the bride and groom and warm congratulations.
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German Fire Insurance Company
Walther’s
Franklin Township
Jacob Schoen
Joseph Hess
Philip J. Blank
Christian Zollman
A. M. Eisert
Chas
A. Walther
Sherrill-Boucher
Maud I. Sherrill
Everett A. Boucher
W. A. Smith
Snider Jewett
Christian Church
Fowler
Kansas
Henrietta Dunfford
Isidor Jewett
Geth Pitman
Herman Boucher
Old
Indiana
Everett Boucher
Harrison Circuit Court Proceedings for 1911
The statistical report by Charles H. Kintner shows 1911 civil cases: 140 filed, 106 disposed, 12 venued to other counties, 16 venued from other counties. Administrative items include 145 letters of administration, 16 letters of guardianship, 38 foreclosure decrees, 22 sheriff sales, 119 marriage licenses. criminal cases: 37 filed, 11 dismissed, 18 disposed, probation in felonies and misdemeanors, liquor law violations with convictions. Also divisional data on divorces and custody. Mrs Rosa Walther to sell personal property February 26 1912 at Franklin township location, sale list includes mare, cattle, implements, wagon, harnesses, furniture, and more. sale begins 10 a.m. Lunch served. terms usual.
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Charles H. Kintner
Harrison Circuit Court
Jersey
McCormack
Surrey
John Deer
Marriage licenses on the wane in the county
Deputy Clerk Amos Lemmon notes a gradual drop in marriage licenses from 165 185 annually in earlier years to 119 in 1911. He warns the downward trend may continue in 1912, though leap year optimism suggests improvements in the matrimonial market.
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Amos Lemmon
Lemmon
Democratic State Convention Call Details 1912
State Chairman Bernard Korbly urges all ninety two Indiana counties to send delegates to the Democratic State Convention at Tomlingen Hall Indianapolis on Thursday March 21 1912. The call lists each county delegate allocation totaling 1747 and outlines the convention order of business for readers to review.
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Bernard Korbly
Tomlingen Hall
Indianapolis
Democrat
Driver Lee Cunningham Dies After Louisville Street Car Collision
Lee Cunningham, aged 41 and longtime driver for Louis Hammersmith, died Tuesday in Louisville from injuries after a December 8 street car collision. A Harrison County native, he leaves a widow. Funeral was held this afternoon.
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Lee Cunningham
Louis Hammersmith
Louisville
Cunningham
Harrison County
New Albany Ledger
Habermel Declares Democrat Candidacy For County Legislature
William Habermel, age thirty, born in Morgan township, announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Representative to the legislature from the county. A former teacher and lawyer, he served as Secretary of the House in 1909 and cites legislative experience and familiarity with tax payer needs as qualifications.
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William Habermel
Habermel
Morgan Township
Corydon
Harrison
Roll of Honor Subscriptions Across States and Towns
The Democrat lists subscribers and new joins across Corydon, Louisville, New Albany, Elizabeth, Madison, and beyond. Names span Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Oklahoma, Nebraska, New Mexico, and New York, including several from Corydon and surrounding communities.
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Jacob Miller
Mauckport
George A. McCutchen
Louisville
Frank Rochert
Corydon
David Shaffer
Floyd Shaffer
Mt. Carmel
Ill
J.J. Huntsinger
Arthur E. Lohmeyer
Central
Albert Hisert
Elizabeth
Jacob Fessel
New Salisbury
xLewis A. Garbrough
W. B. Robison
New Albany
Whiteaker & Co
Lead Hill
Ark
Pretty romance ends in Havre marriage of Saunders and Conrad
The marriage linked J. D. Saunders of Havre Montana and Daisy Conrad after a romance that began at a Fort Benton sanitarium where the bride was hospital superintendent and Saunders had surgery for appendicitis. Conrad comes from Indiana and the couple reside at the Park Hotel in Havre.
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J. D. Saunders
Havre
Mont
Daisy Conrad
Fort Benton
Saunders
Miss Conrad
State College Hospital
Indianapolis
Ind
Havre Brewing and Malting Co
St. Germain
New Garage From Wiseman and Builleit Complete Except Finishing
Wiseman and Builleit announce a new auto garage in this place nearly finished. The 8500 square foot concrete floor houses space for thirty cars with an office and showroom at the front. A floor pit enables repair work, and Bowser gasoline gear with a 175 gallon tank and purifier keeps the line clean. An air compressor inflates tires and a Williams Vulcanizer repairs tires. They stock samples of Flanders and E M F autos.
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Wiseman & Builleit
Williams
Flanders
Shake Allen's Foot-Ease in One Shoe and Not the Other
Advertisement for Allen S foot easing powder with claim of unequal shoe comfort. Promotes use when rubbers or overshoes are needed and shoes pinch. Sold everywhere for 25 cents with a free sample. Address Olmsted LeRoy New York 131-3w.
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Allen
Allen S, Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
Bone meal buy offer from Indiana buyer
An advertisement from Hannel of 1173 Corydon Indiana offers to purchase bones for a bone meal factory at fifty cents per hundred pounds. It invites sellers to contact the buyer with any available stock.
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Sam
Bens
Hannel
Corydon
Ind
Savings habit urged with Dollar sale offer
Save 7 Dollar or more by taking shares in the Savings and Loan Association and cultivate the habit of saving something. You can do it if you will. Your orders for all kinds of field seeds will receive prompt attention at W.H. Bullett & Sons.
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W. H. Bullett&Sons
Savings’and Loan Association
W.H. Bullett&Sons
Cardus Endorsed By Willis Point Woman In Letter
In Willis Point Texas Mrs Victoria Stallings writes she suffered womanly trouble a dreadful cough and severe pains. She credits Cardus with restoring her health stating she would have died without it and urges others to try the medicine. New Albany Steam Laundry Agency listed near J L Rowe furniture store.
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Willis Point
Texas
Victoria Stallings
Cardus
New Albany
J. L. Rowe
John Bennett
Apt
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Democratic
Uncle Jack
W. W. Hardesty
Grandenburg, Ky
Ida M.tarbell
Busi
Ness
William P. McCollum
Harrison Circuit Court Proceedings
Ceee Eee Fuarceny
Rosa Walther
Walter
Ballard
Roll of Honor
The
Geo. B. DeTar
Lake Charles
Fravel
Fleshman
Philip C. Ott
Georgetown
John M. Bachman
J. L. Lowe
Ivan Engleman
Edward Thomas
Waterloo
M. Dow
A. L. Holgesang
Michael Herter
S. W. Tindall
xMaurice C. Watson
Jeffersonville
D. B. Kemper
New Amsterdam
John Schillmiller
Philip Berst
Peter Michaels
Lanesville
C. C. Damon
Ed S. Bullett
Amede Dropsey
Frank Dropsey
D. W. Hays
Valley City
John EE. Bunnell
Dodge City
Kans
J. J. Holsclaw
Ramsey
J.P. Miner
J. A. Harbeson
J. Sehyeinhart
Lebanon
Junclion
xJoe Purtill
Adam Hahn
W. J. Bottorff
Noah Noon
Laconia
Patrick Griffin
L Edward
Deuser
David J. Pitman
Murray
Neb
Albert Stover
A. J. Stover
Medford
Oklo
Harry Judson
Corydo
Albert Enson
xNoble Rothrock
Emington
Joseph J. Spath
Locust Point
Joseph Hoehn
Phebe Setnelbaker
Arthur Fir. Brown
Lewis Brown
Charles Walter
xRay Crayden
James St. Lone
Michael Woehl
New Ross
Thomas Evans
Wm. Moore
George J. Conrad
Charles 8. Shields
Louis Walter
Thomas B. Buskirk
Paoli
Elmer G. Watson
Utica
Jesse E H. Watson
Frank Faith
Roy Wrightydon
Nola David S. A. Taylor
Henry Dannenfelser
Fred Dannenfelser
Albuquerque
New Mex
Smith Patterson
Andrew Schneider
J. Ed Peters
Depauw
J. G. Uhl
Bradford Co
W. Cook
Samuel Ware
Evans Landing
John Cunningham
Clarence Bruce
Charles H. Siegwald
Daniel Stauth
Bessie Thomas
Wm. T. Stratton
Manhattan
Conrad—Saunders
Gi Wiseman & Bulleit
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