County Superintendent Elected in Local Vote
J. T. McClaren won the county superintendent race with twelve of thirteen votes. one ballot blank. Seven Republican township trustees and six Democrats were elected, with Democrats largely backing McClaren. Mentions candidates Miss Mid Hays and Miss Grace Carrell as possible contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McClaren
McClaren
Mid Hays
Heth
Grace Carrell
Boane
McCharen Fies
Miss Madeleine Connor Leaves County Home Economics Posts
Miss Madeleine Connor is leaving the counties schools after long service. She has taught home economics across the county since graduation from Indiana University and held roles in Corydon and Munice assignments. She will assist statewide curriculum work at Terre Haute and then head to Muncie to lead the Home Economies Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iskinson County
Madeleine Connor
Aliss Connor
Indiana University
Trane
Corydon
Cemanivy Pau
State Department of Public Thetraetisn
Eleonarma Vocational
Indiana State Normal School
Terre Haute
Muncie
Chai
Jiome Reconomies
Lets Go Sixteen by 82 Inch Towels at Aliles Variety Store
A brief notice notes a sale at Aliles Variety Store offering 82 inch towels at twelve cents during June through August. The item is advertised as a value grab, targeting bargain shoppers seeking large household towels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliles
Local families share weekend visits across towns
Jr. and Mrs. Louis Wochert and son Clarence of Lanesville visited Te and Mrs. Henry Day. Mrs. Charles Goss and daughter Jane of Louisville visited. N. BE. Baker returned to Town after two weeks with his brother Maurice Baker of Lanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Wochert
Clarence
Lanesville
Charles Goss
Jane
Louisville
Henry Day
N. BE. Baker
Maurice Baker
Miles Variety Store Ad Promises Lowest Grocery Prices
A vintage style ad urges shoppers to visit Miles Variety Store for consistently low grocery prices. The note highlights a simple call to action and reflects period advertising language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Picnic at Crandall in Sims' Grove Saturday
The M. E. and WU. B. Sunday Schools of Crandall announce a basket picnic in Sims' Grove on Saturday June 11. Rev. Moore directs the program with amusements and a social day for all invited to spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
WU. B
Crandall
Sims
Dyer’s) Grove
Rev. Moore
Paudson Baby Born in Giltner Nebraska
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Arlie Paudson of Giltner Nebraska on June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Paudson
Giltner, Neb
Marriage of Miss Meta Shuck and J R West
Miss Meta Shuck and J R West wed Thursday at the M E parsonage with Rev Shake officiating. After the ceremony they visited Corydon with the bride’s parents and will reside in St. Louis. West taught music and drawing in New Harmony schools the past year. He is 26 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Shuck
J. R. West
M. E. Parsonage
Shake
Literary Club entertains families at Kamp Keller
The Womans Literary Club hosted about fifty members of families at Kamp Keller last Friday. Activities included bathing boating and a men’s horse shoe pitching contest won by Senator Frank Self. A 260d cafeteria style supper followed, with an ample nonmembers meal. The club lists several participating women by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamp Keller
Womans Literary Club
Frank Self
Birthday Dinner for Soldier at Frank Corner Home
A social birthday dinner honored Adam Robbins who turned seventy eight on June 2 at Frank Corner’s home. Nine Civil War veterans attended and a noon feast was followed by snap shots and cordial chatter with guests including Walter P. Davis Luke Colvin and wives Jasper Trown John Rainbholt James Wrynn W C Lynch and wives Marcus Crawford Mrs Robert Gibson Chris Quick Baxter Everley and families John Best Lloyd Bruce Henry Benames and wives Thomas Neely John Sims and families Link Cotner and wives Chas Gutkese and families Jacob Gutkese and daughter Tvan Dooley and families Mrs Margaret Sims Perry Kintner Mrs Laure altered and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Corner
Adam Robbbins
Walter P. Davis
Luke Colvin
HW. T
Jasper Trown
John Rainbholt
James Wrynn
Perry Windell Re-elected Attendance Officer
Perry Windell was re-elected Attendance Officer last Monday in a vote influenced by a new law where the Monty Superintendent nominates and the Board of Education votes. Nominations included Miss Georgia Wheat C C Gailey W T Bussiabarger Otto Wilson Roy Graves Daniel W Neely and Perry Windell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yella
Perry Windell
Monty
Gmef
Tiarrd of Education
DeWeese
Georgia Wheat
C. C. Gailey
Otto Wilson
Roy Graves
Daniel W. Neely
Miller's Show Schedule Across Towns This June
Miller's show will exhibit in Tanesville New Middletown Dogwood Elizabeth and Pitts on dates June 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 and 20. Bills advertise all new pictures by John I Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanesville
New Middletown
Dogwood
Elizabeth
TQ Pitts
John IT
Milter
Entertains Trustees at County Superintendent Gathering
County Superintendent A. O. De Seese and Mrs DeWeese hosted trustees from thirteen townships and J. T. McClaren, the newly elected county superintendent, for a notable dinner on Monday. A feast was served and general good will valued by all guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. DeSeese
Sermon by Dr Hi K Fenner at Grthsemane Louisville
The 2nd English Lutheran Church of Louisville announces that Dr Hi K Fenner will deliver a sermon at Grthsemane on Sunday June 12 at 3 p m. He will be accompanied by a group of ministers and a choir from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. K. Fenner
English Lutheran Church of
Louisville
Grthsemane
Travel purchase reports in Corydon and Boone records
John Stepro of Corydon bought a Travel Duecno and Rehoboth church 3 Ficeng while Justine Russe of Boone township purchased a plane recently from Frank W. Shireman, music dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stepro
Corydon
Rehoboth Church
Justine Russe
Boone Township
Frank W. Shireman
Good Woman Dies at Home in Jackson Township
Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Crawford wife of James Crawford died Thursday night June 2 at the family home in Jackson township after a period of illness. She was about forty seven. Survived by husband three children Ary Lafollette Alberta Crawford Daymend Crawford and two brothers Eli Mc Invosh John Mic Intoss and two sisters Mrs Wir Routh and Mrs Mary Guchanan. The funeral was at T B church Mote with Rev Curtis Eskew and Rev Will Todd and burial at Methbohem cemetery. The Rebekah Lodge conducted rites at the graveside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Elizabeth Crawford
James Crawford
Jackson Township
T. B
Mote
Curtis Eskew
Corydon Jet
Will Todd
Louisville
Methbohem Cemetery
Crawford
Mintosh
John Mic Intoss
Granseenunty
Eli McInvosh
Wir. Routh
Neow Aleans
Mary Guchanan
Nedr
Cherek
Sundias Seyess
Trehekah Lodge
Tuberculosis Testing and Plant Pathology in Harrison County
Daly Capoee and others arrived in Corydon to conduct tuberculosis testing of dairy cattle under contract in Harrison County. Plant Pathologist H. E. Turley tours the area studying shade-tree diseases. Also reported are six hot water seed wheat tests for loose smut and notices for local test plots and piano sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr Divansen
Corydon
Harrison County
Tierde
Ant
Jersey Cattle Cink
Farmers’ Association
H. E. Turley
Br Turley
Puidhe
Charlies Webber
Morgan Township
Grover Martin
Morgaim
Surprise Dinner for Dr Clara Habermel Draws Family Group
Dr Clara Habermel was surprised last Sunday when about thirty five relatives and friends gathered to spend the day with her. Attending were her children Mrs Ed Bullington and Mrs Clyde Crook of Jeffersonville Frank Stamm of New Albany Will Habermel and their families John Lachman of Lanesville and Miss Mann of Terre Haute. A bountiful noon meal followed the well stocked baskets and boxes. The event brought laughter and joy to the host and was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Habermel
Ed Bullington
Clyde Crook
Jeffersonville
Frank Stamm
New Albany
Will Habermel
John Lachman
Lanesville
Miss Mann
Terre Taute
King Visits Boise City Relative Reunion After 31 Years
Robert T. King of Boise City Idaho arrived yesterday to visit brothers Frank and Albert near Corydon. He left the county 31 years ago for Missouri where he married and moved to Idaho 13 years ago. He last visited nine years ago and now plans to stay about a month. Born near New Amsterdam, he was a farmer before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. King
Boise City
Idaho
Frank and
Albert King
Corydon
Mr. King
Missouri
New Amsterdam
Local families take Sunday drive to West Baden and French Lick
Mr and Mrs Milton Barrow with children Mr and Mrs William Pope Mrs Harry Markel and two sons Miss Goldie Alstott Sylvia Pope Margaret Barrow Sarah Alice Markel and Messrs Clyde Pope Emory Joseph Lahue and Homen Barrow traveled to West Baden and French Lick on a Sunday outing last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Barrow
William Pope
Harry Markel
Goldie Alstott
Sylvia Pope
Margaret Barrow
Sarah Alice Markel
Clyde Pope
Emory
Joseph Lahue
Homen Barrow
West Baden
French Lick
Joshua T Wilson Marks 87th Birthday in Harrison County
Joshua T Wilson of Harrison County celebrated his eighty seventh birthday on June 2 at the William Tenry farm near Corydon. A lifelong resident, he served as a teacher, music director, and later a clerk in the U S Bureau of Pensions in Washington. He spent 28 years in federal service and began his career in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bureau of Pensions
Joshua Thomas Wilson
William Tenry
Oon Place River
Corydon
Oven of Pensions
Washington, dC
Legacy of Mr Wilson in county music circles and family
Mr Wilson taught music at a school near Heidelberg church and led band programs across the county for many years. He and Mrs Wilson raised four sons and a daughter, including attorney P. J. Wilson who will become a circuit judge in October. Other children are Geo S Wilson Ort Wilson and Lt. Col. Jennings T Wilson in Washington and Mrs Ivron T Brackett of Brookings South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Pracs
Heidelburg Orhurch
Cand
Junn Bravel
Witson
Brandenbers
Morgan
Tloras Mir
Geo. S. Wilson
Pines
Ort Wilson
Corydon
Jennings Tt. Wilson
United States Army
Washington
D. C
Ivron T. Brackett
Fireokinus
South Dakota
Miles Variety Store Sale Sparks Quick Takeover
A local sale event at Miles Variety Store attracts shoppers eager for discounts as items labeled 19 15 and 25 seats per sard draw attention amid fast turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Variety Store
Pleasant Surprise for Harrison County Families in Royerton
A large group of Harrison County born citizens visited J R Kirkham at his Royerton home on May 22 1921. John Kirkham returned from church to find his house open and filled with a 15 foot table of abundant food. Guests included many Friedleys McRaes Kirkhams and Marsh family members with social chatter and cafeteria style dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Delaware Co
J. RR. Kirkham
Royerton
John
J. H. Friedley
Roy Friedley
W. A. Clark
Fsobert
Harold
Oscar Kirkham
Violet
Eldon
Ora McRae
Rachel
Artie McRae
Abs
Sabina McRae
Waldo Painter
Pauline
Katherine
Isabelle
Merl Marsh
Madonna
Local craftsman offers painting and finishing in Harrison County
Harrison County residents may hire Gro owiin me of Frakes for painting parering and graining work. Call Co M on June 8 for details and scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Frakes
Davis elected Superintendent of Brooklyn Schools
Melvin G. Davis resigns as Grinnell superintendent to accept Brooklyn Iowa post with higher salary. Grinnell paper praises his character and success and notes he will retire at year end. Brooklyn residents are congratulated for gaining a leader regarded with goodwill and high expectation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Iowa
Melvin G. Davis
D. C. Davis
Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell
Davis
Thinnell
Chinnell
Flood Hits Picop and Pueblo in Mountain Cloud Burst
A cloudburst in the Setardde mountains last Saturday caused the Spretds river to spill its banks flooding Picop and Pueblo. Many buildings were submerged and residents fled the rising waters while some Pueblo inhabitants failed to heed warnings. Vandalism reportedly followed as the flood wrought havoc across the towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Setardde
Cnd
Mrs. Lucinda Byerley Dies at 68 Near Georgetown
Mrs. Lucinda Byerley widow of Yrank Pyerles died Monday June 6 at the family home near Georgetown. She had been blind six years and nearly helpless some time. Survived by husband one son one daughter two step children and two children by a former marriage. Funeral held yesterday afternoon at Georgetown. An obituary will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucinda Byerley
Yrank Pyerles
Georgetown
Miyerley
Funeral services for Mrs Nellie Dixon of Corydon
The funeral for Mrs Nellie Dixon wife of Ollie Dixon of Corydon who died at Waverly Sanitorium Louisville will be held Friday at 2 30 PM from Newland Gwin chapel with Rev W H Howerton of Main Street Methodist church officiating. Burial in Fair View cemetery New Albany. The deceased was formerly Nellie Pate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dixon
Ollie Dixon
Corydon
Waverly
Louisville
Newland Gwin
W. H. Howerton
Main Street Methodist Church
Fair View Cemetery
New Albany
Gailey Turley Couple Wed at Corydon Home
Aliss Anna Christine Gailey and Turley were married last Wednesday morning at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev. A. Cos saboom of the Corydon Christian church officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cy Gailey. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Top W. Turley and works with his brother in the Corydon barber shop. Congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliss Anna Christine Gailey
Mrs. Margaret Steepleton Dies Near Laconia at 75
Mrs. Margaret M. Steepleton died after a ten day illness of flux at her home near Laconia last Friday night. She was seventy five years eight months and eleven days old and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Douglas Crosier of Laconia. Burial took place in King's Cemetery near Laconia yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret M. Steepleton
Laconia
Douglas Crosier
King's Cemetery
Federated Club Women Meet in New Albany
A meeting of the Third District Indiana Federated Clubs was held at the First Presbyterian church in New Albany last Wednesday. The 1922 gathering will be in Jeffersonville with Mrs. Vie Wright named county chair. Attendees included Mrs. Pr. A. Ulen Mrs. R. B. Gwartney and Mrs. Vie Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
New Albany
Jeffersonville
Vie Wright
Pr. A. Ulen
R. B. Gwartney
Death of Herman Smith Eight weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Smith
Herman Smith infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Smith died at their home in Taylor township Sunday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Holden at Evans Landing Presbyterian church last Monday afternoon and burial followed in Evans Landing cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Herman Smith
Taylor
Death of Aged Soldier Gibbs Sr in Milltown
James R. Gibbs Sr died at his Milltown home yesterday morning from heart disease at age eighty two. A veteran of the War of the Rebellion, his obituary notes the death and promises further particulars next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Gibbs, Sr
Milltown
First Communion Services at St. Joseph's Church
Seventeen children of St. Joseph's Church received their first Holy Communion on Sunday June 5. Girls wore white with tulle veils and wreaths while boys wore white and black. A New Albany mixed quartet sang the Mass led by Rev. J A Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
New Albany
Matilda Buche
Margaret Moritz
Carl Enslinger
Robert Stein
J. A. Holland
Playground opening hours posted by director
Opening hours listed 8 to 10 30 morning 8 20 to 4 29 afternoon and 6 30 to 7 evening. Morning time reserved for smaller children and those needing care, afternoons and evenings supervised for older children. Playground extended Saturday afternoon and evening. Rottie Riddle Naxleyv, Playground Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rottie Riddle Naxleyv
Surprise Party Honors Corydon Woman at Home
A pleasant surprise was held for Mrs. Elizabeth Wrishi of Corydon on a May Sunday. Attending were her sister Mrs. Philip Gunther and guests from Teauisville Kentucky, including Mr. and Mrs. Gunther, Mrs. Ed Sandifer and daughter, Mrs. B. J. Poore and two children, Miss Emma Wise Samuels, Mr. and Mrs. Sherlevy Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. FE. Keller and daughter. After lunch in Mrs Wright's home, the group departed for Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wrishi
Corydon
Philip Gunther
Teauisville
and Atra
Ed Sandifer
B. J. Poore
Chas. Gunther
Emma Wise Samuels
Sherlevy Smith
Death of Thelma Heishman Aged One Drowns in Illness
Thelma Lee Heishman one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Teishman died at home near New Amsterdam last Sunday morning from whooping cough and cholera infantum. Funeral services were at New Bethel last Monday conducted by Rev Will Brandenburg and Huggins. Burial followed at Cold Friday cemetery. She leaves two sisters Pauline and Ermia Catherine Hoichman along with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Lee Heishman
Thelma Lee
F.l Teishman
New Amsterdam
New Bethel
Will Brandenburg
Huggins
Burishes
Blind Sean Sues Southern Railway For Injuries
The plaintiff alleges personal injuries after boarding a train at Corydon to ride to Mott. He claims the train started suddenly as he alighted, throwing him from the step and fracturing three ribs with breast and spine injuries. Horsenhbure and Weathers represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
James
Birhadl & Blind Rman
Southern Railway Company
Corydon
Mott
Fhorsenbure & Weathers
New Albany
Chautauqua Dates Set With Redpath Company Talent
Chautauqua at Chautauqua features July 14 to 19 with a five day program. The Redpath Company will furnish the entertainment and promises to be especially strong this year with the same high quality seen on seven day circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redpath Company
Burial of Soldier William McKinley Brewer Returned Home
The body of William McKinley Brewer who died in France was returned to this county Monday and buried at Gienwood yesterday afternoon. He was the son of Mrs. Tillie Knear. A fuller account will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley Brewer
France
Gienwood
Tillie Knear
Ford roadster for sale at big reduction
Six month old Ford roadster with electric starter and lights offered at a large price reduction. For inquiry contact J. W. Housel in Famsey Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Housel
Famsey
Ind
Churchill's Garage Serves Genuine Ford Parts in Depanw Indiana
Local repair shop in Depanw Indiana offers Genuine Ford parts Viking Cord Tires and Tubes with all work guaranteed. Service highlights include auto repairs tire services and guaranteed workmanship for customers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depanw
Ind
Ford
Marriage Licenses Issued for Schultz Schneider Turley pairs
Marriage licenses granted for Ernest John Schultz to Edna May Schneider Arthur L Goldman to Filey Elnora Watson Forrest W Turley to Anna Christine Gaily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest John Schultz
Edna May
Pastor Preaches First Visit to Indians in Corydon
Rev. Matthews, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Shelbyville Kentucky, preached at Corydon Presbyterian Church on Sunday. He had come from Virginia a few months ago and this was his first visit to Indians in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Presbyterian Church
Shelbyville
Corydon Presbyterian Church
John Graves Returns From Bloomington after IU Year
John Graves is back from a year spent at Indiana University Bloomington completing a school year abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graves
Bloomington
Indiana University
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.T. McClaren
Veges
Abe Cvaren
den Wears
de Weese
Medicab and Dental Department
University of Tannsville
Variety Store
Kamp
Keller
RR. B. Gwartney
Will Mitchel
Frank Jordin
F. G. Keller
Ruth Bh. Munk
2. Miller
Frank Wettson
Joen M.voijannon
Dowlnge McViveiin
T. S. Jones
A A. Cossihoont
Varry Keener
Soldier
LPTS
SALME
J Tomnes-S
Mauckpont
Rts
Caldwin
Edison
Columbia
County
Joshua Thoaslas Wilron
M. G. Davis
Picop
Colorado
EY Douisville
Huarne
Nellie Pate
Gatley—Turley
Margaret Steepleton
Federated Club
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Ermia Catherine Hoichman
Sean
Chautauqua
Churchill's
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