New Albany Centennial Celebrated in 1913
Edward Fitzpatrick notes New Albany’s upcoming centennial from Oct 12 to 16 1913 with plans led by residents for a large observance. The piece highlights the city’s history its role in Indiana statehood railroads industry and notable figures such as Governor Willard and Speaker Kerr. It calls for regional participation from Louisville and surrounding towns and praises civic effort for a historic celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Edward Fitzpatrick
Jeffersonville
Louisville
Nbner
Nathaniel Scribner
Albany
Cory“Goanas
Greenville
Indiana
Shirel P Willard
United States
Michael C. Werr
Kerr
Swotenburg
Ares
Vic Iniana
Nan
New Albany Centennial Plans Highlighted by Governor and Leaders
The text notes New Albany's upcoming centennial October 12–16 with speeches by Gov Ralston and other officials. It mentions editorial conventions, reporters, advertisers, and society writers, plus a Centennial Queen. Historic papers will be read, and a sense of pride marks the town's first century, with references to local industry and community figures.
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Ralston
New Albany
United States
Haosidts
Addre
Cooncress
Anita Coreawerk
Ind Newsy
Free Medical Advice From Detroit Press Reader
A fragmentary note offers advisory lines on staying moderate in diet and time management. It mentions Strickland Goodlail of London and jokes about business men advertising while urging one hour of focus per task.
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Strickland Goodlail
London
Detroit
All in a Line by Louisville Courier-Journal
A humorous exchange quotes a girl describing a partner as ideal and idol and references a love affair and fiancé posed as playful dialogue. The line ends with a parent comment about the suitor being idle.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Well Posted Teacher and War on Skates Lesson
The exchange centers on a geography lesson about Holland. A judge notes the Anti-Saloon League’s influence in wartime terms as a framing device.
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Holland
Willie
Anti-saloon League
Wholly Witless Texchange Quip Stirs Debate
A witty quip from Texchange jokes about wit and sense, muttered exchanges spark light humor. The line plays on halves and intelligence in a playful exchange, reflecting page humor tone.
Man given three weeks to live cured by Nature's Creation
A fragmentary 1920s advertisement claims a Bedford Indiana man, named Norman, credits Nature's Creation with restoring health after a tuberculosis scare. The notice parrots testimonial language and urges readers to write for more information about the remedy.
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Bedford
Tnd
Notman
Nature
Norman
Seth
Pedford
Indi
Legier
Mien
Woogen
Nleles Creatien
Ladiyoto
Thovioniginn
Canadian Visitor’s Bag Mixes with Noble Weekend
A wealthy Canadian arrives in England with letters of introduction and visits a duke. At the country estate, the butler hands his bag to another man. In the duke’s music room the visitor erupts, shouting that the servant has opened his bag, causing comic chaos.
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England
Duke
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
The Wilds of Chicago and American Misconceptions
A returning young woman recalls English visitors who believe Americans go to market by cart. The Englishman cites relatives in the West, misunderstanding Chicago life and American customs, sparking humor about foreign ignorance of the United States.
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Chicago
America
West
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Home Sweet Home origin in Clari or the Maid of Milan
The song Home Sweet Home by John Howard Payne debuted in Clari or the Maid of Milan. Charles Dickens attended and his sister Fanny acted in it. The original playbill dates to about 1835. The piece was sung at Covent Garden with music by Henry R Bishop and words by Payne. Indianapolis News notes its lasting appeal.
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John Howard Payne
Miss M. Tree
Northumberland Surnames and Border Era Pat ronymics
Northumberland names collected by A G Bradley reveal pat ronymics from border raids. References include Robert Untbanok and Adam Aydrooken who drowned his wife Beatrice after upsetting a Tyne boat, and Cecilia Unkuthman who slashed her throat with a razor. The note cites the London Spectator.
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Northumberland
Adam-with
London Spectator
Notice To Non-Residents In Harrison Circuit Court
Notice to Joseph Fouts and Mary E. Fouts non residents that they must appear and answer in the Harrison Circuit Court at Corydon for a suit by Oscar Byrn and Agnes E. Hile on a note and mortgage. If they fail to appear by the next term on September 8 1918 the case will proceed in their absence. Clerk Amos Lemmon signs with Deputy Chas. H. Kintner.
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State of
Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison Chrcuit
Oscar Byrn
Agnes E. Hile
Joseph Fouts
Mary E. Fouts
Kirkham &O'Bannon
Harrison Circuit Court
Sptember
Court House
Corydon
Sai
Corsdon
Notice to Non-Residents in Harrison Circuit Court 1913
Plaintiffs Margaret Albin and Cordia Albin et al file a complaint in Harrison Circuit Court seeking division of real estate. Nonresident defendants James Wirkham Maury Kirkham Slocum Harry Slocum Elbert Wirkham Linden Kirkham Lenora Hottel William Hotte and Herman B Albin must appear by the Sept 16 term or a default will be entered. Amos Lemmon, Clerk. Corydon Indiana.
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Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison Circuit Court
Margaret Albin
James Inirkham
Mary Kirkham
Slocum
CL W. Cook
James Wirkham
Maury Kirkham
Harry Slocum
Elbert Wirkham
Joan Wirkham
Linden Kirkham
Lenora Hottel
Wiliam Hotte
Herman
Albin
Ipiana
Sach
Lust
Harrison Circuit
Stith
Corydon
Eormlaint
Amos Lemmon
Harrson Circuit Court
Notice of Application for Bridgeport Indiana Liquor License
Notice to Bridgeport Posey township Harrison county Indiana citizens that George FULN as applicant will seek a license to sell intoxicating liquors for on premises consumption. The business locale is a two story frame building on Bridge street lot 60 in Bridgeport Posey township.
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Bridgeport
Posey Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Bridge Street
Posey Tawnship
Harrison
India
George Fuln
Notice to Taxpayers Harrison County hearing July 29 1913
Notice from Corydon Indiana dated July 12 1913 by Auditor J. R. Bannon calls a State Board of Tax Commissioners hearing for July 29 1913 at 9 30 a m at the Board office to consider and possibly increase personal property assessments in Harrison County and to set dates for additions or reductions to listed valuations. Taxpayers or their attorneys may appear. hearing not for appeals from County Boards of Review.
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Corydon
Ind
Harrison
Indigoa
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Harrison County
Board of County Commissioners
Obannon
Sale Notice for Harrison Township Free Gravel Road Bonds
Notice is given that at 2 o clock p m August 2 1913 at the County Treasurer's office Corydon Harrison County Indiana free gravel road bonds totaling 5600 dollars will be offered for sale. Bonds are 40 in number at 140 dollars each dated June 2 1913 with 4 percent interest payable semi annually. J D Pitman treasurer Harrison County.
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Corydon
Harrison County
Indiana
J.D Pitman
Masked executioner of Charles I named Richard Brandon
The article compares the beheading of Charles I to the iron mask mystery and identifies Richard Brandon as the masked executioner. It notes Brandon was a fragman and common hangman who performed the act for £30, reportedly paid in half crowns.
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Charles I
Richard Brandon
Brandon
New York Sun
Exemplified. Georgie Auntie and the trony meaning
Georgie questions Auntie about trony a term defined as saying one thing while meaning the opposite. Auntie explains with examples such as calling a rainy day fine. They discuss whether a request for a large piece of cake could be considered trony.
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Georgie
Trony
Illusions of Wealth Briggins Faces High Property Tax Notice
The Washington Star reports Briggins was assessed four times his actual personal property value. Officials question why he does not appeal, and it is noted he fears to. His wife shows the notice to neighbors.
The Secret of Success Passed From Men to Wives
A Philadelphia Press quip ponders why the secret of success remains elusive and suggests those who know it may have told their wives. The exchange highlights curiosity about hidden knowledge and domestic insight.
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Hfe
Philadelphia Press
Canning as Weapon of Ignorance in Debate
A quoted line from Johno A. Howland argues that canning has long been used as both an offensive and defensive tool of ignorance and that match cunning with cunning should be a last resort.
Flappy in the man who does all the good he talks of
Italian proverb reflects on a person who speaks of virtue but fails to act with same integrity, contrasting talk with genuine behavior.
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Flappy
Southern Railway to start new Pullman sleeping car line
Southern Railway announces a new Pullman sleeping car service between St. Louis and Jacksonville Florida effective Monday December 4 with a single night out schedule. The plan aims to improve long distance passenger mobility on the route.
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St. Louis
Jacksonville
Fla
Southern Railway
St. Louie
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