Two Prison Terms Given for Manslaughter and Theft
Sheriff Eli Miller sent two Harrison county felons to prison after they were found guilty at the May Harrison Circuit Court term. William Edmondson of Blue River township will serve two to twenty one years at Michigan City for killing William Ross. Wesley Cousen of Dogwood receives one to eight years at Jeffersonville Reformatory for stealing corn from Ben F. Smith. Prosecuting Attorney Chas Brown and Deputy Sam Vogt strong on prosecution.
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Eli Miller
Harrison County
Harrison
William Edmondson
Blue River Township
Indiana
Michigan City
William Ross
Wesley Cousen
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Ben F. Smith
Dogwood
Edmondson
Cousen
Chas, T. Brown
Crawford County
Sam P. Vogt
Auction of estate goods near New Amsterdam Indiana
The executor Grant Lane will sell at public auction at the estate near New Amsterdam, Harrison county, Indiana, on Saturday June 12 1915 beginning at nine in the morning. Items include parlor and dining room furniture sewing machine safe furniture carpet and quilts with six percent interest on any credit over five dollars. Also sold are farm implements and a small amount of corn. The sale will be conducted by James M Sherrill Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiillyi
George W. Lone
New Amsterdam
Harrison County
Indiana
Eureka Telephone Company
Grant Lane
James M. Sherrill
Webster School Township
New Middletown
Indianatown
Crandall
Paul Buechler
Admr
Clyde R. Lottici
Atty, Midiw
Big Indian Creek
Auto Accident at Paoli Leaves Boy Dead
An automobile accident in Paoli injured eight year old boy who died the next day. The vehicle, a large 3600 pound auto, was driven by school boys. the child started across the street and was struck before it could be stopped. Driver named Andrew J. Rhodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoli
Andrew J. Rhodes
Fruit Distillery Outfit And Tubs For Sale
Vintage copper fruit distillery setup with 165 tubs for sale. Tubs are California tubs. Offered at a bargain price or will trade for stock. Inquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Italy Enters War as Europe Watches
The conflict expands with Italy joining England France and Russia against Austria Germany and Turkey. Italy aims to gain Austrian territory, breaking a triple alliance. The move shifts burdens to the Allies and magnifies the war's toll as rulers feud over territory amid a broader struggle.
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England
France
Russia
Austria-Germany
Turkey
Ital
Iingland
Austria
Germany
Italy
Europe
Tragic Accident Kills 10 Year Old Near Wickliffe
Oscar Deich, ten, was shot accidentally by an older brother while hunting near Wickliffe Crawford county on the 22nd. The revolver discharged as it was handed to the boy, the bullet striking near the collarbone and moving toward the heart. He died within twenty minutes. Get E Z Bake flour at J F Pinaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Deich
Wickliffe
Crawford County
Fine Large Farm For Sale Near Corydon
A 212 acre farm four miles northwest of Corydon is offered as two linked parcels with buildings. Forty two acres are timbered while the rest can be cultivated. most land is meadow and pasture with fruit trees, cellars, five cisterns, barn space, a silo, and outbuildings. Immediate possession possible. inquire for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Webster Township to Issue School Bonds for Building
The Webster School Township plans to issue bonds totaling 5000 dollars in twenty 8250 dollar notes dated May 14 1915 to fund a school building. Bonds bear 4 percent annual interest payable semi annually. Bids sought at 2 pm and must be mailed to Trustee John R Kirkham in New Modaletown Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Webster
Township Advisory Board
New Modaletown
Ind
John R. Kirkham
Webster School Township
Webster School
New Middetown
Petition for Boone township gravel road improvement in Harrison County
Petition filed with Harrison County Auditor seeks to improve a Laconia Goshen and Elizabeth public highway segment in Boone township by grading to 18 feet and stone paving with specified bed rock and screenings. An engineer and two viewers would be appointed to inspect and report. The action tests the 1915 road law. petitioners bear costs if unlawful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor
Harrison County
Indiana
Boone Township
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
Commissioners’ Court
Oone Township
Laconia, Goshen and Elizabeth
Laconia, Goshen and
Elizabeta
Corydon and
Laconia
Boone
Taylor
Julius Johns
L. M. Weyne
J M. Lemmon
J. L. O'Bannon
J. L Obannon
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Cousens
Jeffersonville
Oliver
Eli Shields
Indiana Historical Commission
Literary Clubs of
Samuel M. Ralston
Frank B. Wynn
Barlow Lindley
James A. Woodburn
Charles W. Moores
Samuel M. Foster
Charity Dye
John Cavanaugh
Lew M. O’bannon
Florence
G. O
State Street
New Albany, Indiana
JAUB
ZINK
AUB
TAUB
E. Z
J. F. Pinaire's
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N. J
Christopher Buechler
Harnson Circuit Court
Robert S. Kirkham
Edward W. Fisher
Samuel P. Fisher
Laura F. Fisher
David Fisher
Harrison Circuit Court
Earward W. Fisher
Robert
JL. Luckett
Undertaker
Corydon, Ind
Eurema Phonf
Osborne
Binder Twine
D. W. Neely & Son
Corydon, Indiana
Farmers’ Line Department
Southern Telephone
Evansville
DR. 0. W. House
Ocorydon, Ind
Port Offic
E. E. Wolfe, M. D
Cortfdon, Indy
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