Seven Aged Women Of Jackson Township Record
Jackson township lists seven elderly women totaling 612 years and averaging 87 years. Names, birth years and places include Mrs Sarsh Allstott 1818 Harrison County 85, Mrs Judith Roudenbush 1814 Germany 89, Mrs Catharine Hunter 1816 Tennessee 86, Mrs Sarah Lunger 1815 Harrison County 88, Mrs Anna M Ilderbrand 1822 Germany, Mrs Patsey Kepley 1809 Kentucky, and Mrs Phoeba Welker 1815 Harrison County 88.
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J. M. Graves
New Salisbury
Jackson Township
Sarsh Allstott
Harrison ¢O
College Commencement With Play and Diplomas
The college marks graduation Friday June 19 with vocal numbers and diploma ceremonies followed by Goldsmiths She Stoops To Conquer staged by the graduating class. Costumes from Cincinnati will show royal attire from a century ago. Elsewhere Crawford county smallpox turmoil and a rift between English News and the Republican provide local amusement.
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Goldsmith
Cincinnati
Harrison County 1903 Personal Property Assessment Summary
Summary of Harrison county personal property values for 1903 as reported by township assessors, comparing with the 1902 assessment figures. The document lists totals and changes by property categories across townships.
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Harrison County
Zenor Delivers Forceful Decoration Day Address in Huntingburg
Congressman Zenor spoke at Huntingburg city hall on Decoration Day praising American soldiers’ courage, intelligence, and patriotism. The address impressed attendees with his eloquence, voice, memory, and delivery, earning many compliments after the exercises.
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Wmn. T. Zenor
Huntingburg
Zenor
Carload shipment of buggies and surreys announced
Two more car loads arrive including Anchor and Lion buggies and Parry buggies surreys and spring wagons. Y. H. Bulleit & Son state readiness to supply customers at the right price.
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Anchor
Lion
Parry
Y. H. Bulleit & Son
Bargain Hats Shoes and Fabrics Closeout Sale Items
A long list of closeout prices for Ingram and Granite fabrics patterns, wool filling, linens, enamels, hats and shoes. Numerous items reduced from original prices to bargain levels with mixed discounts and final offers on remaining stock. Store urges shoppers to visit for large selection and service.
Indians Defeat Tell City In Large Harrison County Crowd
The Nebraska Indians beat Tell City 7 to 3 in Harrison County with 1,200 fans watching. The 18 year old Indian pitcher starred as Corydon and locals praised team work and despite umpire calls.
Great Saengerfest in St Louis Offers Low Southern Railway Fares
The Great Saengerfest at St Louis offers low Southern Railway fares with tickets sold June 16 16 and 11 good for return no later than June 25 1905. Buyers must stamp tickets at Union Station Joint Agent of the Central Passenger Association with a 28 cent fee. An estimated 5000 singers will perform on one stage with music from leading orchestras and seating for 17000 in one building.
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St Louis
Southern Railway
Central Passenger Association
Union Station
St. Louis
Excursion Rates for Several Indiana Groups Announced
Southern Railway offers special round trip rates for Epworth League Milltown Evansville Christian Endeavor Richmond and Uniformed Foresters events. Sales June 20 30 and July 1 for Epworth League. June 24 26 with return June 26 for Christian Endeavor. June 22 23 and 27 for Indiana Music Teachers. one fare for Uniformed Foresters with return by June 26. Tickets must be validated for return passage.
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Southern Railway
Epworth League
Milltown
Ind
Christian Endeavor Societies
Evansville
Indiana Music Veachers’ Association
Richmond
Tuimit
Uniformed Foresters of Modern Woodvien of America
Indianapolis
Bank assets top one hundred thousand dollars, early milestone
The First National Bank shows assets totaling $101,151.81 by reference to its published statement, a milestone the management regards as gratifying and sooner than expected. The ad closes with a sales pitch for 3-piece parlor suits at Rowe Bros.
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First National Bank
Rowe Bros
Girls Leave Home in Harrison County Abduction Case
Katie and Rose Roth aged fifteen and seventeen eloped from near Lanesville with William Bower and Frank Carpenter near New Middletown. All four were arrested by officers Millheiser Starr and Neafus on the complaint of their father for abducting or enticing the girls to leave home.
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Katie
Rose Roth
Lanesville
Harrison County
William Bower
Frank Carpenter
New Middletown
Millheiser, Starr
Neafus
A. Ledger
Fredericksburg Gas Strike Spurs Pipeline Plans
In Fredericksburg the Blue River Oil and Mineral Company struck gas at 924 feet last Saturday night. Louisville investors have offered to buy the gas from Isaac P Leyden and may fund a pipeline to the river if pressure and volume justify it. The drill remains active while water is cleared from the well.
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Louisville
Isaac P. Leyden
Fredericksburg
Blue River Oil and Mineral Company
Death of John A. Krause Sr. at seventy seven
John A. Krause Sr. of near Hurst town died Sunday from a stroke suffered Saturday at age 77. He leaves a wife and nine children. Born in Germany in 183? He came to America in 1863 settling first in Virginia before moving to Indiana. Funeral held Monday afternoon conducted by Welker Conrad with burial at Bethlehem.
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John A. Krause
Hursttown
Krause
Germany
Virginia
Indiana
Welker Conrad
Bethlehem
Not Parted By Death
Mrs. Mary A. Briggs died at her New Albany home shortly after her husband Ambrose A. Briggs who died earlier the same day of heart disease They had been married fifty six years and were buried in the same grave Both were well known to Harrison County residents
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Mary A. Briggs
New Albany
Ambrose A. Briggs
Briggs
Harrison County
Wholesale Emigration from Austrian Iron Districts
Vienna reports a large scale departure of miners and iron workers to the United States due to severe stagnation in the iron industry. Wages have fallen dramatically, many now earning under 50 cents daily, and families suffer as whole colonies depart. In Cincinnati a kennel attack injures a boy and two others, with a man trying to intervene.
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America
Vienna
Austria
United States
Oliver Leaves for Memphis After Month Visit
J. P. Oliver departed yesterday for Memphis to return home after a monthlong visit with relatives. Mrs. Oliver will stay in the county for several weeks.
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J. P. Oliver
Memphis
Mrs. Oliver
Woman Struck by Lightning While Carrying Infant
In Jackson Kentucky on June 5 a woman with an infant was struck by lightning. Sheriff Callahan was removed after refusing to withdraw his claim in the Jett and White murder cases. Deputy John Jones was appointed elisor to summon 60 men from Magoffin County to report by Sunday night. Jones hails from Troublesome Creek Breathitt County and has served eight years as deputy sheriff.
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Jackson
Jett
Cloudburst Hits Mason County and Rail Line Damages
A June cloudburst in eastern Mason county wrecked the C and O railroad culvert over Kennedy's creek causing a passenger transfer. Sixth ward homes flooded and crops ruined while Aberdeen Ohio barns washed away. No lives reported. Jackson petitions to muster militia from Jackson and Breathitt counties amid local political tensions.
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Maysville
Mason County
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Kennedy’s Creek
Aberdeen
Reversed Order Causes Jail Confusion In Kentucky Town
In Jackson Kentucky on June 8 there was heavy firing at night eighty-nine shots were counted by soldiers. With no town marshal after the killing of James Cockrell and Sheriff Callahan making no arrests Judge Redwine reversed his order letting Curtis Jett and Thomas White share a cell again. Elisor Jones arrived with 60 Magoffin county farmers to select the jury. In Williamstown a woman was struck by lightning near her infant causing critical injuries to her head and foot and killing two pigs. In Frankfort an appeal in the Jim Howard murder case will go to the court of appeals at the September term. Howard has a life sentence for Governor Goebel’s death.
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Jackson
James Cockrell
Callahan
Redwine
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
Elisor Jones
Magoffin County
Williamstown
Ben Dr. Adams
Frankfort
Franklin Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Jim Howard
Howard
William Goebel
To Try Municipal Ownership in Lawrenceburg Water Works Plan
Lawrenceburg Kentucky June 8 a city council votes to establish a waterworks and electric light plant by municipal ownership. The city has purchased a site and will proceed with construction and operation under local control.
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Lawrenceburg
City Council
Commissioners appoint several local officials and plan bridge
J G W Stonecipher was reap pointed superintendent of the poor asylum at 365 dollars yearly by the Board of Commissioners. Levi R Jackson et al face an unfavorable report on a road petition. David M Goss becomes repairs superintendent for Blue River No 2 gravel road at 1.50 a day, with J I Bird as bondsman. Bridge specs for Stewart hollow in Posey township are adopted. Benjamin Jordan resigns as Spencer township free Pike surveyor engineer amid criticism of prior road work. The piece calls for a stay of proceedings until a competent honest replacement is found.
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J. G. W. Stonecipher
Board of Commissioners
Levi R. Jackson
David M. Goss
Blue River Township
Stewart Hollow
Posey Township
Benjamin Jordan
Spencer Township
The Carnival Takes Over Central Town With Ten Big Tents
The Carnival occupies the heart of town with high hopes for a week of entertainment. Ten large tents host paid attractions including Statue turning to life and Ferris Wheel, along with free acts like The Flying Zenoy and Aerial return, drawing crowds and concern alike.
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Cairo
McGrain Montgomery Tie The Knot In Local Nuptials
Miss Edna Montgomery and Mr Otto McGrain were married on the 6th at the bride's home by Elder S R Grubb in the presence of close relatives. The couple will reside with the groom's parents Mr and Mrs Harry McGrain. The Democrat extends congratulations.
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Edna Montgomery
Otto McGrain
S. R. Grubb
Harry McGrain
Democrat
Smallpox rumor denied in surrounding counties
The article states Crawford county faces smallpox while Harrison county has none. It refutes reports of a case at New Amsterdam and urges neighbors to dispel fears.
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Crawford County
Harrison County
New Amsterdam
Old Teachers' Institute Postponed Amid Baseball Game
The Old Teachers' Institute was postponed due to last Saturday's Indian baseball game at Corydon. A new date will be fixed later by the executive committee, with a suggestion to schedule a half day during the County Teachers' Institute.
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Corydon
Teachers’ Institute
County Teachers’ Institute
Woman's Literary Club entertained at Miss Luckett's home
Members gathered Friday for a special meeting to hear reports from Miss Luckett and Mrs. Applegate as delegates to the Indianas Union of Literary Clubs in Crawfordsville. They praised Crawfordsville hospitality and were hosted by Mrs. Truax, formerly Miss Mary Rice.
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Woman’s Literary Club
Kate Luckett
Truax
Mary Rice
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Heth
Posey
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Webster
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BSO Scott
Corydon Corp
Elizabeth
N.amstrdm
Shades
Ifala
Madras
The
W.H. Keller Co
Nebraska
Reecoins Club
Falls
Indians
Wilson and Clegg
Topinikle
Dkechon
Bruce Funk
Stepmother
John Fisgus
Julius Ernest
Ernest
Charles Fissell
William Boston
Breathitt
Beckham
Elizer Jones
Sayersville
MacGoffin County
White Mills Distillery Company
Lexington
Greendale
Queen and Crescent Road
Rival
Middlesboro
Tip” Nelson
Lee County
John Reynolds
Reynolds
Nelson
Aemistake
Friedley
Laconia M. E
Victoria Court
Central
Central Church
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