Great religious revival at Odon ends after two weeks
Rev W H Todd and his sister Miss Myrtle Todd of White Cloud concluded a camp meeting in Odon Indiana. The event drew crowds of 800 to 1500 nightly with 120 converts kneeling at the altar and 100 professions. Guests from Oakland City Petersburg and Edon helped in the revival effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Indiana
W. H. Todd
This County
Miss Myrtle
Myrtle
White Cloud
Odon Journal
U. B
W. H.todd
Myrtle Todd
C. Rhinebarger
Oakland City
Petersburg
Derailment Plot in South Bend Rail Yard Riots
Rioters in South Bend derailment plot target the Detroit and New York Express after fifty-car Grand Trunk freight is cut apart. A engineer halts the eastbound run. he is stoned by a mob as Pinkerton men and officers quell the chaos. Car repairer Jay Freel is shot. suspects from Battle Creek are jailed as state troops are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Grand Prank
Pinkerton
Detroit and
New York Express
Jay Freel
John Peck
Eldridge Graham
William McReynolds
Battle Creek
Mich
Freel
Grand Trunk
C. A. McNutt
Jury Acquits Men in Illinois Jail Attack Lynching Case
A Cairo Illinois jury acquits twelve defendants charged with an attack on the county jail on the night of February 17 aimed at lynching a Black man. The acquittal ends the county’s fevered case surrounding the mob action and its violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Ill
Defalcation Wipes Out Entire Surplus at Fidelity Trust
August Rooke, assistant secretary and bookkeeper at Fidelity Trust Co of Louisville, is believed to have defrauded 1,140,000, wiping out the company’s entire surplus. He is jailed on 25,000 bail, stockholders alerted, and the loss to be met by new stock issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Rooke
Fidelity Trust Company
Louisville
John W. Barr
Trust Company
Rooke
Wall Street
Chicago
Death of Mrs Kate Wurm at Bucklin Iansas
Mrs Kate Wurm wife of Lee Wurm died at home in Bucklin Iansas after a brief illness. A baby was born to the couple on Saturday and the mother passed away the following Sunday July 24 1910. She was born May 21 1876 and aged 34 years 1 month 26 days. She leaves a husband an infant child a father Jacob Markel and two brothers Harry and Bruce Markel. Burial will be in Lanesville with the body to be brought to the county for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Wurm
Lee Wurm
Bucklin
Iansas
Corydon
Wurm
Lee FF. Wurm
Lanesville
Electric railroad proposed from Glasgow to Louisville via Mammoth Cave
A new electric railroad would connect Glasgow to Louisville by way of Mammoth Cave Lincoln Park Hodgenville Elizabethtown and West Point. Residents of Boone and Taylor townships rely on the line for travel between West Point and Louisville and welcome improved rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier Journal
Boone and Taylor Townships
Glasgow
Louisville
Kentucky
Mammoth Cave
Lincoln Park
Hodgenville
Elizabethtown
West Point
Mrs Shuck Undergoes Major Cancer Operation
Mrs Malinda Shuck of east Chestnut Street was rushed to New Albany by Dr Daniel last Friday and operated on Saturday at St Edward's Hospital for cancer of the uterus. The organ was entirely removed. The operation followed weeks of treatment and aimed to save her life. The 74 year old patient endured severe pain but with hope for complete recovery as she recovered from the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Shuck
East Chestnut Street
New Albany
Daniel
St. Edward’s Hospital
One Negro Resident Returns to Scottsburg
Scottsburg, county seat of Scott County, had only one black resident, John Nelson, who left for Columbus years ago. Last week he visited his white friends in Scottsburg and is nearly ninety years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsburg
Scott County
Columbus
John Nelson
Township Trustees Urged to Submit Financial Reports
Town trustees and town school boards are asked to file their financial and statistical reports this week if possible. Monday August is the final legal deadline for submitting these reports. Amzi Kannaped, County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amzzi
Catholic Notice for St. Micheal's Service Next Sunday
Catholic services at St. Micheal's church Dogwood next Sunday July 31 at 9:40 a.m. Rev Vi E L Quade to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Micheal’s Church
Dogwood
Vie. L. Quade
Robins and Keller Wed Since June 1910 in Private Ceremony
Mrs Phoeba Lee Robins and Mr Charles Franklin Keller of this town were married June 22 1910 at Edward Funk's home. Rev W D Bartle of the Christian church pronounced the ceremony. This is their second marriage for both. The Democrat offers congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoeba Lee Robins
Charlies Franklin Keller
Charles Franklin Keller
Edward Funk
W. D. Bartle
The
Christian Church
Democrat
Two Narrow Escapes in Corydon Runaways
Two runaway incidents occurred in Corydon on Monday with no injuries. Henry J. Kleeman's buggy horse bolted after an automobile, the harness broke, but he controlled the horse near the courthouse. Nearby Dr. John Harbaugh’s horse dashed with his two year old child aboard until caught by Dink Lockhart before causing harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Henry J. Kleeman
North Market Street
Charles Smith
Taylor
Court House
Poplar Street
John Harbaugh
Death of Oda Bauman of Laconia at Louisville
Oda Bauman 35 of Laconia died in Louisville last Monday after leg amputation for erysipelas of the bone. Dr Tfurst treated him in the city. the operation caused fatal shock. Remains to be interred at St Michael church today. He is survived by two sisters and three brothers: Mrs Adan Anderson Lewis Bauman Andrew and Frank Bauman and Mr and Mrs Edward Byrum. I offer a 10 acre Corydon area farm two miles south on Corydon and Mauckport pike with eight room house, bank barn, silo, outbuildings, fruit trees, and timber, two miles from county seat Rural Route LUTIER STOVER Corydon Ind Ikureka Phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oda Bauman
Louisville
Tfurst
St. Michael Church
Ife
Adan Anderson
Lewis Bauman
This County
Andrew and
Frank Bauman
Edward Byrum
Nebraska
Corydon
Corydon and
Mauckport Pike
Tintire
Lutier Stover
Ind
Nuisance dogs and political visits noted in local items
The column reports nuisance dogs disturbing gardens and property, plus a mention of William Jennings Bryan possibly visiting New Albany in the run up to the November election. It also notes a Corydon house sale, a larceny warrant in Louisville, and a mistaken arrest followed by release of a woman named Ithel Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Corydon
Emma Harris
Marshall Tewis
Ithel Jones
Elm Beetle Fight Affects Corydon Old Constitution Elm
The Democrat recalls a year of Elm Tree Beetle concern in Corydon. Two committees were formed to protect the public square elm and the Constitution Elm. The D A R committee plans cement work and bark regrowth with arsenite spraying, needing funds and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Corydon
Chamberlain
Court House
James M. Morris
Anna Reader
Charlotte Luckett
Benj. W. Douglass
Wallace
D. A. TR
Citlaers
Gavngand
Raccoon Valley Notes and Social Updates
Charles Moody shows continued improvement while Miss Millie Anderson remains on the sick list. Sunday school at Zour each Sunday morning. Michael Holtman suffers from rheumatism and Charles Walker hosts an ice event supper Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder visited Mr. Charles Welker last Sunday. Clarence Gibson of Louisville visited home folks after weekend stay. Miss Della Alstott of Indianapolis visits her brother Martin Alstott. The Alstotts traveled to Corydon Junction last week. Ola and Maggie Lemay visited aunt Mrs. Charles Anderson recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zour
Michael Holtman
Charles Walker
Frank Snyder
Charles Welker
Charles Vanner
Corydon Junction
Clarence Gibson
Louisville
Della Alstott
Indianapolis
Martin Alstott
In Memory of Bennie Simcox of Heth Township
Bennie Cooper Simcox, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Simcox of Heth township, died June 28, 1910 after seven weeks of suffering. He leaves father, mother, three brothers, one sister and many friends. He bore his illness with courage and kindness, a model of virtue and dignity for those who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie
Cooper Simcox
Heth
Jesus
Marshall and Devol Livery Offering Care Near Southbridge Corydon
Marshall and Devol advertise liverying near Southbridge Corydon offering best of care for horses. July 13 8 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aHea Marshall and Devol
Southbridge
Corydon
Resolutions of Respect for Marshall Mettling
The Glenwood Presbyterian Sabbath school and church note the death of Marshall Tyrrel Mettling aged fifteen. The resolutions express heartfelt sympathy to the family and honor his faithful service in Sabbath school church and Christian Endeavor. A copy goes to the family minutes and county papers, signed by Arc Brewster Chas Wilson and Josie Brewster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Glenwood
Marshall Tyrrel Mettling
Sabbath School
Marshall
Arcit Brewster
Chas. Wilson
Josie Brewster
In Remembrance of Edna Lee
Edna Lee O Bannon aged 1 year 2 months 1 day died July 10 at Marion. Survived by parents two grandfathers grandmothers a great grandfather great grandmother two aunts three uncles and many relatives. Funeral at Rehoboth July 12 officiated by Rev. J T Ragean with baptism at Glenwood in April. Her soul rests in Heaven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. N. O’bannon
Marion
Edna Lee
Glenwood
J. T. Ragean
Rehoboth
Heavenly Band of Angels
Sunday School Reunion at Corydon Celebrates U B Churches
A Corydon July 21 reunion drew U B Sunday schools from the county. Rev W F Snyder opened, Rev H H W fout spoke on Corydon’s historic role, Pfrimmer’s Chapel’s 1814 build noted. The event featured Corydon School Boys Band, noon feast, and strong talk on men’s role in church work. Plans for annual gatherings were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydons
Fair Gounds
U. B
Ministerial Association
Corydon School
W. FE. Snyder
Hilder
H. H W.fout
D. D
Dayton
Corydon
Pfrimmer
Mout
A. J. Nugent
Jack
GCF
Save 2 Dollars by Taking Shares in the Savings Club
An exhortation encourages saving through purchasing shares in a savings and loan association. It urges readers to cultivate a saving habit and promises the possibility of saving two dollars or more by taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Loan Association
Better Than Spanking Home Treatment Promises Cure
An ad from Mrs. M. Summers of Notter Dame Indiana offers a free home treatment for children with behavioral issues and for adults with urinary difficulties. It claims a constitutional cause and urges readers to write without sending money, promising full instructions and a cure without blaming the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Notter Dame
Ind
Blue Spring Social Notes Include Illness and Visits
Willie, son of Arthur Hardsaw, is improving amid local illness concerns. Miss Mabel Applegate of Central stays with sister Mrs. William Barks near Blue Spring. Mrs. Anna Mathews and children from New Amsterdam visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. B. ti Stoker. Mrs. Clarence Windell and Alf Funk families visit Herman Funk. The Fielding Funk family buys a new buggy at Corydon. Miss Ethel Trobaugh returns from Louisville with sister Mrs. James Applegate and nephew Clarence to spend time with Lewis and Nannie Trobaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Arthur Hardsaw
Mabel Applegate
Central
William Barks
Anna Mathews
New Amsterdam
B. Ti Stoker
Clarence Windell
Alf Funk
Herman Funk
Fielding ]Funk
Nannie
Edna
Corydon
Bullett & Wiseman
Ethel Trobaugh
Louisville
James Applegate
Clarence
Lewis Trobaugh
Celebration and visits mark Bridgeport Community
Union Sunday School held a July 23 celebration in Bridgeport while residents and visitors shared travel notes. Clara and May Didelot were in Louisville, Cynthia Emery in Corydon, and Carl Peters in Evansville. Locals reported wheat harvests, a barge incident at Falls City harbor, and recovery by Capt. Ed Houser’s crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sunday School
Clara
May Didelot
Louisville
Cynthia Emery
Friengly
Corydon
Carl Peters
Evansville
Henry Bauer
Henry Larbourg
Tom Peters
Local News and Personal Moves Across Communities
Sandy Branch D P B Dick Perry on sick list. Mr and Mrs John Plue move to Elizabeth. Lawrence Lemmel left for Rosewood to work for Edward Kessinger. Mrs Lucinda McDaniels visits daughter in Elizabeth. Dobson couple visit Edwards Bryant family. Missie Knight visits grandparents Eb Knight. Edward Ladley and Louisville party return home. Lizzie Sparks of Louisville visits John and Mrs Stuart in poor health. Rev A J Nugent to lecture on Rev James Hisey circuit at Zion church Mt Carmel in Scott and Washington counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Perry
John Plue
Elizabeth
Lawrence Lemmel
Rosewood
Edward Kessinger
Lucinda McDaniels
Williams
Robert Dobson
Rogers Camp Ground
Edward Bryant
Missie Knight
Thomas Knight
Eb Knight
Edward Ladley
Louisville
A. J. Nugent
Knoxville, Tenn
James Hisey
Zion Church
Mt. Carmel
Scott
Washington Counties
Waltherburg Sickness and Visits Mentioned in Community Notes
Mrs. Edmund Eisenmenger is on the sick list. Miss Lorena Woertz of Louisville visited nearby. Mrs. Mary Redick visited her son John Redick of Lanesville. Mrs. Christ Zollman suffers liver trouble but improves. Edward Richert of Flat Woods visited Andy Walther. Oscar Fry of Louisville spent weekend with Chas A Walther. Margaret and Jennie Seitz and Milliard Lottich of Flat Woods visited A H Voelker’s family. Andy Hess of Webster Township fell ill with typhoid symptoms. Get ready for the Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Eisenmenger
Lorena Woertz
Louisville
Mary Redick
John Redick
Lanesville
Christ Zollman
Edward Richert
Flat Woods
Andy Walther
Oscar Fry
Chas
A. Walther
Margaret and
Jennie Seitz
Milliard Lottich
A. H. Voelker
Andy Hess
Webster Township
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kansas
Thijs County
Mrs. Shuck
Catholic Notice
Good Farm
Ikureka
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
Glenwood Chautauqua
Democratic State Executive Committee
Bryan
East Chestnut
Mill’ Street
Beetle
Raccoon Valley
Charles Moody
Millie Anderson
Ola
Maggie Lemay
Charles Anderson
Com
Y.B
Blue Spring
Bridgeport
Jesse Johnson
Ning Bom
Fannie Williams
Hismet
Rush Boone
Boone Township
Boone
Falls City Harbor
Ed Houser
Sandy Branch
D.P. B
Waltherburg
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