Reception Honors Elder Grubb and Bride at Kintner House
About three hundred guests attended a church reception at the Kintner House last Tuesday evening in honor of Elder S. R. Grubb and his bride formerly Miss Mabel Erb of Clarence New York. The event also celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Otto McGrain, and several prospective brides added merriment. Roses lilies and palms adorned the parlors and hall with roses near the folding doors where the couple stood with Miss Rose Keller and Mr. John Heth presenting guests. Dining room tables displayed lilies and ferns with cream and cake served by a group of helpers. Elder and Mrs. Grubb planned to visit relatives in Indianapolis early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kintner House
Christian Church
S. R. Grubb
Mabel Erb
Clarence
N. Y
R. Grubb
Otto McGrain
Rose Keller
John Heth
Mabel Breeden
Elizabeth Williams
Rowland
Lewis
Bennett
Morris
Brown
Emma Long
Grubb
Indianapolis
Seventeenth Annual Commencement at New Salisbury
The seventeenth annual commencement of the schools at Jackson township was held at the M E church in New Salisbury. The program featured a valedictory by Elizabeth Bringle and talks on Woman and Her Interests, Good Society, Opportunities of the American Girl, Self Cultivation, Nature's Legacy, Value of Reputation, Fashion, Our Place in the World, Friendship, Looking for a Man, and a Diploma presentation by County Superintendent Pleasant Jenkins. The class members and James I. Rector, a longtime teacher and trustee, were praised for a creditable display and fine school condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
M. E. Church
New Salisbury
Elizabeth Bringle
Lydia Gibson
Harley Stevens
Emma Hahn
William Stevens
Elizabeth Walk
Blanche Hazzard
Jessie Sigler
Willis Dome
Nettie Woertz
Raymond Kepley
Pleasant Jenkins
James I. Rector
Wyandotte Visitors and Cave Jubilee Invitation
Thirty one visitors since the last report. H W Rothrock visited English and Corydon. Guy Rothrock of English will guide in the cave this season. Rev Breeden and wife visited Blue River friends. Mrs Lydia Shrigley of White Cloud visits Sharp sisters. Prof Gerard Fauwke of Chillicothe representing the Smithsonian Institute is here for a few days. Local residents and visitors noted. Rothrock invites correspondents to use half rates and to join as agents for a jubilee. a date suggestion is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Rothrock
English
Corydon
Guy Rothrock
Rev. Breeden
Blue River
Lydia Shrigley
White Cloud
Marcia
Lydia Sharp
Gerard Fauwke
Chillicothe
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D. C
G. Williamson Mann
S. T. Mann
D. R. Gebbart
J. Oscar Knoefel
New Albany
Rothrock
Tuk Democrat
Heidelburg Church to be Dedicated July 12
Local notes report the Heidelburg church dedication set for July 12. Carpenters have finished work on the Heidelburg church while Lewis Walter and wife visited W. P. Mauck and family Sunday. Mrs. Joe Gilmore shows partial recovery after illness. Drs. Funk and Neely attended Geo. Mauck who has suffered illness for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelburg Church
Lewis Walter
W. P. Mauck
Joe Gilmore
Louisville Stars to Meet Corydon at Fair Grounds
The Louisville Stars, a tall aggregation of professional players, will clash with Corydon at the Fair Grounds on Thursday June 18. The contest is billed as a lively affair likely to rival games against the Indians. fans should attend to see the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Stars
Corydon
Fair Grounds
Correction on feature misidentifying performers
A recent National Flower write up wrongly claimed John K. Morris of the Red Mill appeared on stage with Gem flour. The correction notes it was Charles Ashley of the White Mill, and explains the error came from the writer’s limited familiarity with both men.
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National Flower Entertainment
John K. Morris
Red Mill
Charles Ashley
Exhibition at Corydon College Commencement Night
The Corydon College commencement next Friday night features a vocal program by eminent singer Prof. Gamble of Berea College and eight graduates receive diplomas. The second act presents Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer, praised as a top English comedy with fine rented costumes. An admission of 15 cents will help cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Gamble
Berea College
Oliver Goldsmith
Joint Commencement at New Amsterdam June 1903
The joint commencement of Washington township and New Amsterdam public schools took place at New Amsterdam on Friday evening June 12 1903. The program included Invocation by Rev W R Thom Welcome by Prof W W Wells Perseverance by J E Mathews Kaelves H Fowler What and Wonder 4 Book by C W Reader Presentation of Diplomas by Supt Jenkins Miss Anna Stoker won honors The Bodenstadt Orchestra provided music and the exercises were highly commended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
New Amsterdam
W. R. Thom
W. W. Wells
J. E. Mathews
Kaélves
H. &. Fowler
C. W. Reader
Pfrimmer's Chapel First U B Church in Indiana
The Pfrimmer's Chapel near the Corydon and New Albany pike is noted as the first U B church dedicated in Indiana and its Sunday school the first organized by the denomination. The original log church was built by John George Pfrimmer and others. the congregation plans about 1000 in improvements to the church and cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfrimmer
Corydon and
New Albany Pike
U. B
Indiana
John George Pfrimmer
First National Bank Deposits Rise by June 13 1903
Up to Saturday evening June 13 1903 one hundred ninety two individuals and firms had opened deposit accounts with First National Bank. The record shows assets climbing from 61,823.90 on April 2 to 108,696.38 by June 6 with quarterly milestones noted including 72,374.11 and 93,485.04 as assets at interim dates.
Winona Lake Opened Ninth Summer Season
Winona's ninth season at Winona Lake Indiana opened May 15 and runs through summer. Summer school attention and new courses reflect growing demand with top instructors from leading schools. Summer sessions begin July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Ind
Golden Wedding Honors Fifty Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs Thomas Birdwell of Posey township invite friends and relatives to their home to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on June 10 at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Birdwell
Posey Township
Graduation Held at Mt Zion M E Church Blue River Schools
The Blue River township annual commencement was held on the 11th at Mt Zion M E church with a large crowd in attendance. The program featured addresses by Burnie Barnsdale and Wil Briscoe and Florence Miller spoke on patience. Roxie Shafer from Marengo provided organ music and solos. Charles Hunter received honors as keynote pupil while Dan Pitman leads Blue River schools renowned for quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue River Township
Mt. Zion M. E. Church
Dan Pitman
Blue River
Local Notices From Laconia and Boone Township
Isaac Melton and James Shields are listed as sick. Mrs Bird Elbert convalescent, Roy Forbis seeks health in California. Celebration planned at Kings Grove on July 4. George Leibert from Cleveland Montana visiting home. Miss Tillie Roby of New Albany visiting aunt Mrs Elschields. Miss Mabel Davis visited Grace Russell. Mildred Williar studying music with Kittie Slemons. Mrs Harriet Boone improving after centipede bite. Children’s Day at Rehoboth on June 2h. Boone township exercise set for Laconia on June 25 with five graduates Bessie Agnew Katie Crosier Sidney Ashton Elza Brown Orval Babcock. Grace Russell entertained June 6 with many friends and relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Melton
James Shields
Bird Elbert
Roy Forbis
California
King's Grove
George Leibert
Cleveland
Montana
Tillie Roby
New Albany
Elschields
Mabel Davis
Grace Russell
Mildred Williar
Kittie Slemons
Corydon
Harriet Boone
Rehoboth
Boone Township
Laconia
Bessie Agnew
Katie Crosier
Sidney Ashton
Elza Brown
Orval Babcock
Corydon Base Ball Club Announces Louisville Stars Game
The Corydon Base Ball Club announces a game against the Louisville Stars next Thursday afternoon at the Fair Grounds. Rules and regulations of the big games will apply and spectators are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Louisville Stars
Fair Grounds
Evans Keeton Marriage By Justice Morris
Miss Effie Evans daughter of Lee Evans married Mr. G W Keeton of Borden by Justice Morris last Monday. They left yesterday for Borden to reside with the groom’s parents. The Democrat offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Ievans
Lee Evans
G. W. Keeton
Borden
Justice Morris
Democrat
Heidelburg Congregational Church to be Dedicated Sunday
Public notice states Heidelburg Congregational church will be dedicated on Sunday July 12 with a big basket dinner in the grove near the church. F Fulgham pastor invites the community to join in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidelburg Congregational Church
Fulgham
Noe and Palmer to Wed at Evans Landing Presbyterian Church
The wedding of Miss Tillia B Noe and Mr Victor E Palmer is set for Wednesday evening June 24 at 6 o clock in Evans Landing Presbyterian Church. Rev Hartman will officiate. If you want to buy 2 farm call on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillia B. Noe
Victor E. Palmer
Evans Landing Presbyterian Church
Hartman
Will Boom It
Albert M. Hopkins of Hopkins Fertilizer Co. in New Albany visits the canning factory here and expresses confidence in its success. He plans to equip next year with new machinery and possibly add a box factory and homing mill, urging local support and cooperation for county farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert M. Hopkins
Hopkins Fertilizer Co
New Albany
Hopkins
Corydon
Washington Township News Roundup
John W Kendle is dangerously sick. A 10 lb boy is born to Prof. Horace Sonner. A. L. Frank of Louisville visits his parents. Wheat rusts, crop yield downgraded. Grandma Sherrill and Mabel Shuck return to New Middletown. Decoration services at New Amsterdam drew many, with Hon. John Weathers of New Albany as speaker. John Can talk Odd Fellowship as well as law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Frank
Louisville
Horace Sonner
Grandma Sherrill
Mabel Shuck
New Middletown
New Amsterdam
John Weathers
New Albany
John
Ben Hur Decoration Observed by Local Lodge
Members of the Ben Hur lodge assembled at the hall formed a procession to the M. E. church for decoration exercises. J. L. O Bannon delivered an address on Ben Hur and lodge principles, praised by attendees. A vacant chair honored late member Miss Laura Knapp buried at Jordan's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
M. E
J. L. O'Bannon
Laura Knapp
Jordan’s Cemetery
Electric Road Route Considered From New Albany
The electric road proposal from New Albany to Corydon Wyandotte Cave Leavenworth French Lick and back to New Albany is under discussion. The favored route shifts from the pike due to steep grades and sharp curves on the knobs and may follow Blank knob several miles down the river with promoters now favoring that approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Corydon
Wyandotte Cave
Leavenworth
French Lick
Death of Mrs. Robert Black in Posey township
Mrs. Robert Black aged 76 died last Sunday after a long illness. She was the mother of Emery Black of this place Charles Black and Mrs. James A. McRae of Evans Landing. The remains were laid to rest at Rodger's Camp Ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Black
Posey Township
Emery Black
Charles Black
James A. McRae
Evans’ Landing
Rodger
Harvest Hard Hit Wheat Crop Due to Drought
Wheat harvest in the county is underway but much of the grain was cut last week and shows poor ripening. The crop was heavily damaged by dry weather with many heads dying and kernels underfilled.
Death of Mrs Hertling in Posey Township
Mrs. Hertling of Posey township died on the 15th of Brights disease at about 65. She leaves several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hertling
Posey Township
Bright
Fire at Captain Ewens Hotel in Jackson Kentucky
Fire destroyed the City hotel at Jackson a three story building owned by Captain B J Ewen with 15 guests escaping unharmed. The fire followed martial law and militia aid prevented spread. prisoners and suspects connected to Jett and White cases were detained, later bailed at 3 000 each, under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Jackson
B. J. Ewen
Jett
White
J. B. Marcum
Ewen
Curtis Jett
Marcum
Gray
Jim Haddicks
Jerry Luntz
Swann & Day
Joe Crawford
Ed Tharp
Hargis Brothers
Major Allen
Gray Haddicks
Hargis
John D. O'Neil
Covington
B. B.golden
Barbourville
Redwine
Ed Callahan
Byrd
Commonwealth
Exiled monks arrive in Kentucky to found new Cistercian monastery
Seventeen Cistercian monks forced from Fontgombault by French anti-congregational laws arrive in Louisville. They will shelter at Gethsemani in Nelson County and be joined by 23 more from Fontgambault to form a Kentucky monastery, led by their abbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisville
Fontgombault
Tours
France
Edmond O. Obrecht
Gethsemani
Nelson County
Fontgambault
The Carnival Comes to Corydon and Fades
Corydon hosted its first carnival with a ten percent take for the town and five percent for the organizers. The overall event is criticized for low moral value and poor customer turnout, though most attractions were passable while a few were deemed questionable. The carnival left town Sunday for West Baden, costing about fifty seven dollars to clean up and proving a financial loss for local merchants and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
West Baden
Fourteenth joint commencement honors given at Lanesville
Misses Sallie Miller and Louisa H. Weis received the class honors. The program featured essays on etiquette and literature, short pieces like Flowers and The Aim of Life, with music by the Conrad Orchestra of Corydon. Martin Hausz is named erudition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Aue
Charles J. Milter
Frieda R. Lottich
Addie Davis
Louisa H. Wels
Sallie Miler
Elizabeth K. L. Seitz
Gertrude J. E. Lottich
Frank J. Richert
Supt. Jenkins
Tay lor township graduates hold ceremony at Evans Landing church
The Tay lor township schools held graduation exercises on June 6 at Evans Landing Presbyterian Church. Six students graduated with themes such as Sunshine and Shadow and The Worth of Man. Class honors went to Lola Siebert and Tilla Noe. Supt Jenking presented diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Evans’ Landing Presbyterian
Sunshine and Shadow
Cornea Lamb
Vernyn M. Byerley
Lola C. Siebert
Fred E. Hedden
Maggie E. Daily
Laura E. Hedden
Tilla B. Noe
Christena A. Heimburgh
Jenking
Lola Seibert
Tilla Noe
Austin McCauley
Anarchy at Jackson City Streets Sparks Fire Fear
Fragmentary text describes unrest at Jackson with references to truth telling, homes burning, and bystanders watching as the scene erupts. The snippet hints at a public disorder moment without clear names or dates.
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Elder
Mrs
Wyandotte
Cort W. Kintner
Sugar Tree Grove
TW. P. Mauck
Oscar Crosby
Heidelburg
White Mill
New Idea
Pfrimmer’s
First National Bank
Winona
Grack Russell
Goldin Anderson
Mamie Faith
Ella
Blanche Conrad
Ola
Lula Shields
Bessie Melton
Mollie King
Marguerite Stull
Emma
Nettie Ludlow
Bessie
Lizzie Hunter
Addie Watson
Harry
Claude Ashton
Maurice Anderson
James
Charley Shields
Frank Radmacher
Hamilton
Ray
Claude Boone
Henry Elbert
Arvel Frank
Jesse Mason
Forest Melton
Melvin
Rob
Ora
Artie Ludlow
Charlie Melton
Noe-Palmer
Mr. Hopkins
Corydon Cannery
James Sherrill
John W. Kendle
Hertling
Turner
Newport
Jett-White
James B. Marcum
Henry Freeman
Middlesboro
Lee Turner
Paule
Anderson County
Tenn
Pineville
Parner
Jao
Harbaugh
Lanesville
Franklin Township
Ness
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