Maggie Hickman Dies in New Albany at 39
Mrs. Maggie Ethel Hickman wife of Geo P Hickman died July 4 at St Edwards Hospital New Albany Indiana aged 39 years 7 months. Funeral held at Gethsemane Church Corydon with Rev Jesse Shuck. burial Cedar Hill Cemetery. She leaves seven children two a brother and four sisters. Obituary reads she joined Fountain AB church young and was a loving mother with many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Ethel Hickman
George P. Hickman
Corydon
St. Edward’s Hospital
New Albany
Gethsemane Church
Corrydor
Jesse Shuck
Cedar Hill
John
Isabel Bloomfelter
St. Edward's Hospital
Indiana
Fountain A. B. Church
Maggie
Geo. P. Hickman
Alliene
Fredia
Nelson
James
Harlan
Retta
Lucille
Margaret Annabel
James Bloomfelter
Owensville
Ind
Anna Ransom
Sedalia
Laura Sibert
White Cloud
Old Goshen Celebration at Boone Township Grove
A large Sunday School event is planned for August 11 in the grove beside Old Goshen church in Boone township near Laconia. Organizers promise a strong program to be announced later and invite residents and visitors to attend for a warm welcome amidst Harrison county farms and families.
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Warrison County
Old Goshen” Church
Boone Township
Laconia
Old Goshen
Boone's
Harrison County
Reception for Corydon church welcomes Rev Carr and wife
The Corydon Christian Church held a well attended reception in the church basement last Thursday evening for new pastor Rev. F J Carr and his wife. Guests brought gifts for their new home including cooking utensils china ware flour sugar canned fruit and furniture. John N Seth presided over a brief program as the group sang Blessed Be The Tie That Binds and gave the Lord's prayer. Rev Davies and Rev Carr spoke and Mrs Carr expressed pleasure at moving to Indiana and Corydon. The couple is settling into the parsonage and expressed satisfaction with the prospects ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Christian Church
F. J. Carr
John N. Seth
Fred R. Davies
Charlestown
Rev
Carr
Rev. Davies
Indiana
Corydon
Injured by Auto at Fryrear's Sale
Robert McDaniels of Posey township was badly injured when Mrs. Joe LaPlant's car stalled in mud at Fryrear's sale and then lurched forward striking him. He suffered internal injuries and great pain but no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McDaniels
Posey Township
Fryrear
Joe LaPlant
McDaniels
Sunday School Celebration at Beech Grove
A Sunday School celebration is planned at Beech Grove near Depauw church in Posey township on Saturday August 4. All Sunday Schools are invited to attend and participate with a good crowd expected.
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Beech Grove
Depauwchurch
Posey Township
Oak Grove Epworth League Circus in the Grove
The Oak Grove Epworth League will stage a circus in the grove at the church next Saturday night July 14. Enjoy an evening of wholesome fun with a money back guarantee if you do not laugh. Visitors Mrs Alice Black of Kansas and Mrs Alice Moss of Louisville are visiting relatives at Elizabeth.
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Oak Grove Epworth League
Alice Black
Kansas
Alice Moss
Louisville
Elizabeth
Big Fourth at Fair Grounds Draws Thousands for Sports and Speeches
About three thousand gathered on July 4 at the Fair Grounds for base ball and horse races plus a patriotic speech by G. E. Weinman of New Albany. Corydon beat Mauckport 16 to 6 and the Mascots 12 to 1, with Clem Rosenbarger and Steve Stepro as entertainers. Admission was 25 cents, drawing roughly 2300 paid attendees.
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Fair Grounds
G. E. Weinman
New Albany
John H. Heth
Corydon
Weinman
Gus
Mauckport Nine
Louisville
Corydon Boys
Mauckport
King— Lang
Hugh Frederick
Emily
Rupert Baxley
Noble Flock
Roscoe Baxley
Leff Borden
Fleace
Ilf
Clem Rosenbarger
Steve Stepro
Homecoming services planned for Elizabeth Presbyterians
A tie home-coming celebration is planned by Elizabeth Riverside and Glenwood churches for Sunday July 22 at Elizabeth church. Rev W W Logan will preach at 11 AM in a communion service with reception of new members. After a basket dinner at Kingery Grove two hours later, Rev R F St Clair of Louisville will preach at 3 30 PM in the Grove. An evening service at Elizabeth church follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Riverside
Glenwood
Elizabeth Church
W. W. Logan
New Albany Presbytery
Kingery Grove
R. F. St. Clair
Portland Avenue — Presbyterian Church
Louisville
Death of Thomas Smith Former Motorman Dies in California
James Lopp of 1701 Charlestown Avenue received word of the death of his brother in law Thomas Smith 55 a former city resident who died Wednesday afternoon at his Long Beach California home He was a former interurban motorman and mule car driver He moved to California a year ago He is survived by his wife once Miss Anna Lopp of the city a son George Smith of Long Beach two daughters Mrs Virginia Thomas of Long Beach and Mrs Fred Rand of Atlanta a brother Samuel Smith of Palmyra and a sister Mrs George Brace Burial will be at Long Beach New Albany Item Louisville Times
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Thomas Smith
James Lopp
Charlestown Avenue
Long Beach
California
Smith
Street Railway Company
Anna Lopp
City
George Smith
Virginia Thomas
Fred Rand
Atlanta
Samuel Smith
Palmyra
George Brace
New Albany
Louisville
St Peter’s S S Celebration Invites Parishioners
The annual St Peter’s Sunday School celebration is set for Thursday July 26 1923. An invitation extends to all Sunday Schools to participate in the program and offer any assistance. Ada Felker serves as secretary confirming the day and organizing help.
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ST. Peter S. S
St. Peter’s
Vias
Holy Communion Planned at Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Holy Communion will be celebrated at Gethsemane Lutheran church on Sunday July 22 1928 at three o clock PM All members urged to attend Friends invited Rev William L Burger Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Wm. L. Burger
Two Corydon Boys Die In Denatured Alcohol Tank Explosion
An explosion in a denatured alcohol tank in an alley seriously injures another Corydon boy while two youths named William Lemmon and Paul Conrad die at the scene. The blast occurred after one touched it off with a match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lemmon
Paul Conrad
Three Corydon Boys Burned In Tank Explosion Tragedy
A tank of denatured alcohol in an alley near Corydon led to a fatal blast injuring William Lemmon Paul Conrad and Forest Feller. Lemmon died Saturday night Conrad died Sunday afternoon Forest Feller survived with hopes for recovery. Funeral services were held Monday at the Corydon Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
William Lemmon
Paul Conrad
Forest Feller
Corydon State Bank
Keller
Walter Gilham
Laura Miller
Louesa Horn
Maurice Horn
Lightning Strikes Several Rural Properties Causing Losses
A house belonging to Abel Cook in Rosewood was destroyed by lightning during a storm last Wednesday night. The Cook family had moved out last December, leaving about $450 in belongings. John Fink saw the blaze but it was too late. A William King barn in Laconia was struck with minor damage. Two calves owned by Joseph Hartung in Taylor Ty were killed while cows stood under a tree. A horse owned by Harry Best in Laconia was also killed while others nearby survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Cook
Rosewood
Cook
Welock
John Fink
William King
Laconia
Joseph Hartung
Taylor Ty
Hartung
Harry Best
Aged Woman Celia Radcliff Dies at 80
Mrs. Celia Radcliff widow of Daniel Radcliff died Saturday evening July 7 at her daughter Mrs. Margaret Mosier’s Georgetown home. She suffered creeping paralysis for six months and was 80 years old with thirteen children of whom ten survive. Surviving children include Joseph and Floyd in Indianapolis, Charles in Brownstown, Bevely in Georgetown, Edward and Yob in Wancock, Philip in Kokomo, Mrs. Emma Routh in Hancock, Mrs. Ilda Brock in Georgetown, and Mrs. Margaret Mosier in Georgetown. Twenty three grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren survive, plus one brother Silas Taylor of Milltown. Funeral Monday at Hancock Chapel with Rev. Nathan Fouts officiating. Mrs. Radcliff was longtime member of the M. E. Church at Hancock. Her husband died 28 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Radcliff
Daniel Radcliff
Margaret Mosier
Georgetown
Radcliff
Joseph and
Floyd
Indianapolis
Charles
Brownstown
Bevely
Edward
Yob
Wancock
Hancock
Lier
Collision on State Highway Leaves Three Injured Near Corydon
On July 4 a Stutz driven by Attilla Rattazz of Louisville struck a Ford Sean near Corydon, wrecking the sedan. Two young ladies riding with Leo Renn were injured and taken to Frank Yochem’s home. Renn received care from Dr. G F Martin. The Ford was moved to Corydon East End Garage and the Stutz to Lanesville. speed blamed for the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attilla Rattazz
Louisville
Corydon
Leo Renn
Frank Yochem
Meyer
Renn
G. F. Martin
East End
Lanesville
White Mill Sold At Sheriff Sale In Corydon
The White Mill in Corydon, once run by County Treasurer William Taylor, was sold at sheriff sale by Sheriff John K. Morris on Saturday for 13,585 dollars plus costs. The American Bank and Trust Company of New Albany bought the property from Corydon Milling Company. Despite its reputation as good property, the mill failed to profit for its owner and may be reoperated to serve Corydon, a wheat center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Taylor
John K. Morris
American Bank and Trust Company
New Albany
Corydon Milling Company
Corydon
Public sale announced for James M. Wynn’s household goods
James M. Wynn will hold a public auction at his Corydon residence one square west of the Fans Hotel next Saturday July 14. The sale starts at 1 PM and includes numerous common home articles.
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James M. Wynn
Corydon
Fans
Posey Township Boy Fractures Arm While Cranking Car
Kenneth Johnson, son of Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson of Posey township, fractured both bones in his right forearm while cranking his auto on July 4. This late news item appears in a two page extra supplement of a ten page paper.
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Kenneth
Aaron Johnson
Posey Township
Death of a Young Wife Fern Whitman
Mrs Fern Whitman wife of Roy Whitman died at their Ramsey area home on July 2 after uraemic poisoning. Funeral at Blue River Chapel near DePauw July 3 with Rev Sam Langford. Buried in nearby church cemetery. She was 29, maiden name Stout, survived by husband and two children. one child aged four killed by a horse in 1920. Member of Church of Christ LeRoy Illinois attends Mt Tabor when possible. Described as a kind Christian woman.
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Fern Whitman
Roy Whitman
Ramsey
Blue River Chapel
DePauw
Sam Langford
Church of Christ
Paoli
Stout
Whitman
LeRoy
Ilinois
Mt. Tabor
Several Boone County residents visit, illness noted, and a postponed celebration
Mrs. Laura Pennington of New Albany visits Mrs. S. D. Robson during the Fourth. Miss Helen Ashton of Tobacco Landing stays with her sister near Rosewood. Mrs. Martha Holliday, southwest of town, is seriously ill. Union Chapel events are postponed to July 21 due to rain. An electric storm killed a horse near Union Chapel. Additional visits span Louisville, Danville, Elizabeth, Mauckport, and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Pennington
New Albany
S. D. Robson
Helen Ashton
Tobacco Landing
Charlie Johns
Rosewood
Martha Holliday
Hal Hedges
Union Chapel
Bert Steepleton
Tndianapolis
Ora
Mauckport
Curry Beanblossom
James Holliday
Louisville
Junins Holliday
Althea O'Brien
Elsie Reeves
O'Brien
Reeves
Martha Murr
Moberly
Isaac Stepleton
Georgian Holliday
Business College
Gladys Shields
J. B. Shields
Miss Shields
Wesson
Audry
Saber
Nancy
Jane
Billia
Dora Faith
Florence Beckhart
Mae Miller
Sidney Shields
Earl Barger
Danville
South Boone
Laura Conner
Susan Johnson
Elizabeth
Mildred Miller
Kentucky
Park
Illinois
Harry Best
Union Temperance Service at Corydon Church
Announcement from N W Baldridge of the Anti-Saloon League that a union service will be held at the Corydon Christian church next Sunday July 15 for Anti-Saloon League field day with Dr Madison Swadener a nationally known temperance orator to speak replacing the regular morning service.
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N. W. Baldridge
Ind
Corydon Christian Church
Madison Swadener
The
Christian Church
Swadener
No Trespassing Notice From Homer A. Ferree Farm
Ferree farm at New Middletown Indiana posts a no trespassing notice to protect berry crop. The notice warns against disturbance and trespass on the property.
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Pues
Vas
Vus
Aurus
Homer A. Ferree
New Middletown, Ind
Freed in Boy's Death
Harry Peters, a New Albany salesman, was released from a manslaughter charge in the Police Court after testifying that the June 28 accident at Twenty fourth and Market Streets, which killed 11 year old Charles Meredith, was unavoidable. Peters had posted bond and was not jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Peters
New Albany
Charles Meredith
Twenty-fourth
Market Streets
Peters
New Albany Item
Louisville Times
Coffman Barn Burned North of Corydon
Last Sunday between 4 and 5 o clock the barn of Jack Coffman five miles northwest of Corydon was destroyed by fire. A bogey mower and poplar lumber burned. The Coffmans’ vow and horse were not in the barn. The fire's cause is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias J. Coffman
Jack” Coffman
Corydon
Coffman
Fourth of July Camp Elsby Dedication at Blue River
Several hundred listeners attended the Camp Elsby dedication near White Cloud on the Blue River. Speakers included Rev. J. G. Moore and M. C. Thornton with a Boy Scout band, singers from Corydon and New Albany, and a big evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Moore
Moore
Sam Riely
S. J. Hudson
Corydon Singers
New Albany
Will J. Hedden
Robert Stein
Norman Richie
Joe Rutledge
R. K. van Pel
Geo. C. Doolittle
Helen Mitchell
Blue River
Vault Security Classification for Corydon Bank
An insurance official states the Corydon State Bank vault receives the highest burglary insurance classification. The note, tied to vault safety, comments on gunpowder and safety boxes while praising the bank’s security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon State Bank
The
People’s Bank
Ice Cream Supper at Charles Barksdale Farm
An ice cream supper will be held at the home of Charles Barksdale located one half mile south of Crandall next Saturday night July 14. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barksdale
Crandall
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Stepro
Sy ‘Oe
Altiewood
C. Tucker
Aichie Stiles
J. Sweeney
Howermalt If Te Ake
S. Stepro
Lady Wintel Bree
J. Stepro
Coredus J Sweeney
Billy Barlow
Clarence
Red Wilerim
Tuell
Mabel Tueker
Marion Morgans Stepro
Elizabeth Presbyterian Church
Ada Felker, Cor
John H W. Heth
Kean Irwin
T. J. Thudson
Lee Lockhart
Harry Kepner
Ruth Keller
Clyde Denbo
Neely Hurst
John Lee Evans
Kenneth Evans
Lee McMonigle, Jr
Carl Baxley
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Robert Lemmon
Kathleen
Ruth
Corydon Christian Sunday School
Walter Conrad
Elva Conrad
Elsie Conrad
Paul
Sheriff's Sale
Union Temperance Service
Boy
Camp Elsby
M. C. Thornton
Samuel J. Elsby
American Bank & Trust Company
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