Empress of Ireland Sinks After Collision Near Father Point
Nearly 1000 people die as the Empress of Ireland sinks in 15 minutes after a collision with the Danish collier Storstad in fog on the St Lawrence River near Father Point. Only 403 aboard survive. the disaster is described as one of the worst in seafaring history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence River
Father Point
Storstad
Quebec
Liverpool
England
Atlantic
St. Lawrence
Ireland
Starstad
Broiess
Ulus
Pacand
Grimey
Henry Setbes
Canin
Wedding prospect and local social notes in Mott's area
Local notes report a forthcoming wedding at Mott's and social visits among residents. Mentions include Melton and Byrne horse dealings, numerous family visits to Corydon, Louisville, and St. Michael's services, plus crop concerns and illness updates.
Progressives Nominate Jones of Corydon at New Albany Convention
The Progressive District met in New Albany Friday night and nominated Lawson Mace of Scottsburg for Congress by acclamation with Samuel G. Wilkerson presenting his name. Thomas S. Jones of Corydon was named convention chairman. Harrison County delegates attended. local social notes and visits follow.
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New Albany
Lawson Mace
Scottsburg
Congress
Mace
Samuel G. Wilkerson
Jeffersonville
Mr. Mace
Albert J. Beveridge
Indianapolis
United States
Edward C. Toner
Muncie
Wm. H. Sieg
Z. C. Wolfe
James H. Black
Henry Davidson
LA. G. Watson
Alex Miller
Harry McGrain
F. A. Ulen
Josiah W., Grable
Wilbur Miller
Alver G. Ward
Wm. Christley
Corda Watson
Carrington Davis
Libbious Davis
Harve Davis
Ed F. Windell
Thos. S. Jones
F. J. Bean
Franklin Township Commencement Honors Eight Graduates
The Franklin Township commencement at the Catholic School Hall in Lanesville drew a full crowd for the Twenty Fourth Annual event. Eight graduates—seven girls and one boy—delivered brief addresses on topics including Money a Blessing or a Curse and The Value of Health. Lew M. O Bannon gave the class address. Rev M A Cossa Boom presented diplomas in the absence of County Superintendent Deweese due to his father’s death. Bodenstad's Mauckport orchestra provided music, and flowers were carried by Catherine Ott and Edna Turley. Trustee W W Williams attended and aided preparations, reflecting strong local support for the school and its students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township
Lanesville
Mattie Loitch
Virginia Bowman
Edna Bruce
Lucy Burns
Emma Hussing
Harlan Vogt
Ruth Turley
Pearl LeMay
Lew M. O'Bannon
M. A. Cossaboom
Christian Church
Corydon
Deweese
Bodenstad
Mauckport
Catherine Ott
Edna Turley
Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
Public health notice promotes Chamberlain's Colie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer use. Encourages every family to keep it on hand and purchasable from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ail
Joe
Pleasant Evening Surprise for Smith Family Party
A social gathering was held at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smiths residence on a Saturday eveing in May for their daughter Mavel. Miss Cleo Flanigan of New Albany sang several solos and Mrs. George Cole and Miss Lizzie Hickman performed. Refreshments were served and many neighbors attended including the Yeagers Nances Campbells Hickmans and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Melton
Louisville
Mott's
Mabel Crandall
Mott’s
St. Bernice
Ind
C. Melton
Clara May
Wm. Hendricks
Elder Rowe
Independence
Elder Moore
Southern Illinois
George Melton
Mott
Nellie Sharp
John Wheat
New Albany
George Bube
Corydon
Martha Mathes
William Walters
John Gleitz
Conrad Windish
James Conrad
Harry
Tom Brandensburg
Clarence Smith
Mavel
Cleo Flanigan
George Cole
Lizzie Hickman
Walter Yeager
Samuel Nance
Chorge Cole
John Campbell
Frank Hickman
Walter Shite
Neva Luella Nance
Ethel Hartman
Louise Swan
Lizzie
Grace Hickman
Leonard Lemmel
Forest Campbell
Clifford Wolfe
Auctioneer offers public services with mail and phone contact
A notice of an experienced auctioneer offering services to the public. Interested persons can reach via mail at Bradford and by phone through Palmyra Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Palmyra
Attendance figures at Sunday School across denominations
Sunday School attendance recorded for May Bh across United Brethren 2.2.20, Methodist 208, Christian 201, and Presbyterian 102, indicating turnout by denomination.
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United Brethren
Methodist
Presbyterian
Christian
Cardui Benefit Report From Lake Charles Reader
Lake Charles reader Mrs J Four nier at 516 Kirby street says she suffered from backache headaches chills fainting spells sour stomach and dragging feelings before taking Cardui. After using Cardui she reports no more pain and feeling good. The advertisement urges others to try Cardui and benefit from its herbal ingredients.
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Lake Charles
Death of John Henry Fink in Posey township
John Henry Fink, 36, died Tuesday morning June 2 at his Posey township home after a six month tuberculosis illness. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fink, survived by his wife and one child. A former steamboat pilot, funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at Depauw church with burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn
Henry Fink
Posey Township
John Fink
Depauw Church
Death claims Charles O. Kitterman at age forty
Charles O. Kitterman known as Doe died suddenly Saturday at his Irvington home after a brief illness. He had just bought the Malinda Deatrick farm in Webster township and worked late before his death. He leaves a wife and one child. Funeral services were held at the New Middletown U K church under Masonic auspices. Also notes advise Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion and remind of a Methodist Brotherhood meeting at the M E church on June 9 with a banquet for members' women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Kitterman
Doe
Irvington
Malinda
Henry Shoemaker
New Middletown
U. K
McVey
Woodmen
Bankers Meet at Huntingburg Elects Secretary
The Southern Indiana Group of bankers met in Huntingburg at the Ideal Hotel with about one hundred attendees. V. J. Bulliet, president of The First National Bank, was elected secretary of the organization.
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Indiana
Huntingburg
Ideal Hotel
V. J. Bulliet
First National Bank
Samuel Clark Dies After Long Illness
Samuel Clark died Wednesday May 7 at his Spencer township home after a lingering Brights disease. He was sixty four and survived by a widow three sons three daughters eight grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were at Milltown on Friday May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Clark
Spencer Township
Bright
Milltown
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Bal
Suas
Phoitas
Marian Imecs- Vrtator Wright
Eratic
Ota Ciliver
Daneir Ey Saose Greauly
Droits Ware
Hingrisen County
Thomas J. Wright
Tristee
Zambravo
QO. Melton
A. Byrne
Willie Melton
Rose Hurn
T. Lee
Tursdown
Robert Rusk
Levi Hurn
Dogwood
E. W. Zimmerman
Walter N. Salter
Jvices
St. Michael's
Eula Mellen
Roy Duggins
Fin Kingsley
Gildas
Lillie Dowdle
Breckenridge
Leo Lillpop
Lee Daley
Kenneth Pa Be
Jemuel Sturms
Neteualy
Francis Sturms
Beauctin
Om Pinekherus
Frank Sohn
Dane Tundof
Dee Wrecht
Mary
New Amsterdam
Saat Prustee
Watson
Famiy Pook
Poe
Catharine Tienneman
Pisani
Avre Hfetvnetian
Sitin
Fans Backherms
Lee Daley Wy
Seepatt LL
Michaels
Rows Olvertan
Daughioyaees
Toot
John W.orgarts
Cotner
Ora
Jesse I. Watson
Rleuma- Nisca
Valley City
Frank Melton
Q O. Mettoni
Lenora Haunnapel
Yessie Mannapel
Wm. Kannapel
Stephensport Ixv
Franksohn
Mary. Kannapel
George Bailey
Herman Denbo
Pers Veriice Chapel
D. “Sas
LS A
Brown
Murray St
New York City
Progressives
Beveridge
Toner Speak
Brandenburg
Kathleen
Otto Gilertz
Lewis Reinhardt
Jessie Oley
Nellie Conrad
George Fiock
Mt. Sidouon
Ben Williams
Roy Brown
Franklin Township Commencement
Catholic School
Yowrship Public Schools
W. W. Williams
Williams
Werman Esse
CDA
Petasi
Joe Lenkoff
Harrison County
M. E. Brotherhood Meeting
Methodist’ Brotherhood
M.E. Church
Jl, Lugkett
Undertaker
Corydon, Ind
Swarens & Adam
Undertakers
Ramshy
Ideal
V. J. Bulleit
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