Death of Supray night: Elisha Harritt passes at 78
Mrs Harritt in Franklin township heard her husband die in their home around midnight on the 15th. The 78 year old Mexican War veteran left a wife, two daughters, and neighbors who mourned him. He died suddenly likely of heart failure after rheumatic trouble. Funeral was at Pfrimmer's Chapel with Rev John Melton officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Harritt
Franklin Township
Nicholas Berg
Harritt
Louella Clark
Oaktown
Ind
M. E. Church
Pfrimmer
John Melton
Keller-Denbo Wedding in Conydér Delights Town
Keller Denbo Miss Elizabeth Denbo and Thomas H Keller a popular Conydér couple were married at the bride’s parents home on East Chestnut street. Elder Stanley R Grubb officiated and the bride received many handsome gifts. The groom is the son of merchant Mr Andrew Seller and helps in the store. May joy and peace attend them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
M. Denbo
Thomas H. Keller
Conydér
Joseph Denbo
East Chestnut Street
Stanley R. Grubb
Afr
Andrew Seller
45th Birthday Surprise at Julius Vanehn’s Home
A large gathering honored Julius Vanehn of Frenchtown on May 26 for his 45th birthday. Attendees included Charles Stephen and families, August Sieg and families, Adolph Colin and families, Henry Vaughn and families, Saline Henriott and family, Mrs. Butterfield and daughter, Cary Bary and children, Miss Stetter and Miss Josie Vogal. A bountiful table and many gifts completed the joyful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Vanehn
Frenchtown
Charles Steph
August Sieg
Adolph Colin
Henry Vaughn
Saline Henriott
Mrs. Butterfield
Cary Bary
Miss Stetter
Josie Vogal
Jewel
Death of Lee Barksdale Leaves Family in Mourning
Lee Barksdale aged Y years departed this life in June. He leaves a mother two sisters relatives and friends to mourn his sad departure. He was loved by all who knew him and has gone to meet his father and brother who passed before. A light from the household has gone a voice we loved is stilled and a place is vacant in the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Barksdale
Egg hatching service advertises White Wyandottes in Corydon
Book early for February through May hatchings of White Wyandotte chickens. Breeder Henry W. in Corydon Indiana offers birds scoring 94 to 93 percent and 50 cents per 15 eggs with 5 month term. First orders booked are prioritized.
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Wyandottes
Tam
Henry W
Denbo
Corydon
Ind
Knights of Pythias reschedule decoration event
The Knights of Pythias will not decorate on the 15th but will decorate instead on Sunday June 22 1902 at 2 oclock p m announced by HJ Fridley junl l K of R 5
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Knights of Pythias
HJ. Fridley
Farm for Sale Near Corydon with Timber and Buildings
The undersigned offers a 60 acre farm six miles south of Corydon on a public highway with some timber and fair buildings, for sale at a bargain. W. F. Deatrick Cedar Wood Indiana. Srops the Cough and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. No cure no pay. Price 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
F. Deatrick
Cedar Wood
Ind
Sample-Trewster Nuptials Feature County Teachers
Miss Mellie Brewster and Mr. Charles Sample wed Wednesday at 2 PM in a vine terrace setting. Elder Gruisb officiated before relatives and friends. The couple, both former teachers in Harrison County, left for Chicago after a reception in a county venue.
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Ikack
Mellie Brewster
Charles Sample
L&a. W. Brewster
Gruisb
Winnie
John Sample
Annis Griffin
Charley
Harrison Country
Harrison County
Mrs
Sample
Chicago
Fourteenth Harrison township commencement honors six teens
Pleasant Ridge Church near Corydon hosted the June 14 graduation ceremony for Harrison township schools. Sixteen graduates received diplomas from James Binkley, with Charles Wester first and Lorella Bean second. The Conrad Orchestra provided music and a long program followed.
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Pleasant Ridge Church
Corydon
Harrison Township
James Binkley
Charles W:ter
Lorella Bean
Conrad
Rey, Mills
The
Great Ledger
Lonzo Shire
Boone Township Public Schools Hold Commencement
The Boone township public schools held their annual commencement on the evening of the 12th at the MEF church in Lucenia. The event marked the close of another school year with exercises and diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Township
Luecnia
Corydon Beats Palmyra In One-Sided Practice Game
Palmyra sent a junior squad to Corydon last Thursday for a practice match. The Palmyra fielding and pitching were uneven though the game stayed tame from start to finish. Final score line shows Corydon led with steady hits and Palmyra struggled with defense. Bott and Libke worked the Palmyra battery while Heth and Winkler handled Corydon on the mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Corydon
Bott
Libke
Heth
Winkler
Pleasant Occasion Honoring Mrs Susan Stonecipher
About seventy five relatives and friends gathered at W H Crecelius home on the 8th to surprise Mrs Susan Stonecipher for her 76th birthday. They offered warm wishes and hoped Aunt Susie would stay with them for many more years. The Democrat appreciated the cake sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Stonecipher
W H. Crecelius
Susie
Democrat
West Point and Corydon Face Off In Warm Thursday Bout
West Point clashes with Corydon in a warm weather base ball game set for Thursday. The matchup promises competitive action as both teams aim for an early-season win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Corydon
Trustee's Notice to Morgan Township Dog Tax Payers
All persons in Morgan township owing dog tax please pay to me on or before July 1st 1902. John S Martin Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Township
John S, Martin
92 Year Old Mrs Funk Passes In Posey Township
Mrs Delilah Funk aged nearly 92 died early Friday in Posey township after 70 years of marriage to Henry Funk. Survived by Prof J P Funk and Mrs George Lamb and Misses Sue and Maggie Funk. Funeral was held at Rogers Camp Ground with relatives from far and near. Born in Harrison County, her family were Indiana pioneers and her grandfather served in the Revolutionary War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah Funk
Henry Funk
Posey Township
J. P. Funk
New Albany High School
George Lamb
Sue
Maggie Funk
M. FE. Church
Rogers’ Camp Ground
Funk
Harrison County
Indiana
United States Land Office
Vincennes
Ind
Oak Grove Young Ladies Entertain and Sell Out Audience
A lively Saturday show by Oak Grove young ladies drew a large intelligent crowd and earned solid profits. The company is open for engagements and seeking future bookings.
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Oak Grove
Tam Corydon Hosts The Great 4th Of July Celebration
In Tam Corydon the historic town advances a bold claim to host a major nation wide July 4th celebration. The town promotes its fair ground large enough for a grand scale show with all events on one level.
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Tam Corydon
Tam Init
Scott
Corydon Carnival Offer Promises A Grand Local Show
A lively description promotes Corydon festivities with parades, races, contests, and fireworks. The speaker mocks grand celebrations elsewhere, claiming Corydon will outdo them with a homegrown, free show and humorous boast about living easy in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Mammoth
Corydon Hosts Free July Fourth Hub of County Celebrations
The Commercial Club promotes a wide July 4th event in Corydon at the Fair Grounds. Expect free amusements and music, with all roads guiding residents to Corydon for a day of celebrations. The campaign promises a lively, family friendly program led by local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Civil Engineer to Make Home in McClure Illinois
The subject will establish residence at McClure Illinois where he has secured a good position as civil engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure, Ill
Patrolman Horn Receives Reward for Arresting Fugitive
Louisville report praises Alois Horn a Harrison County native and longtime police officer who earned a 250 dollar reward after arresting Jim McGlasson on the steamer City of Cincinnati. McGlasson, claiming to be white, is sought in Ghent Kentucky for murder in October last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Harrison County
Alois Horn
Jim McGlasson
Cincinnati
Horn
McGlasson
Ghent
Cordie Griffey
Notice to settle debts and offerings from Red Mill
All persons indebted to the under signed are hereby notified to call and settle either by cash or note in the next sixty days. Ballard & Trotter Mauckport Indiana. Flour corn shipstuff middlings and hay at the Red Mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Mill
Local Graduation Dues Benefited Church Bell Fund
A class of ten received diplomas including Claude Boone Zella Funk Claude Steepleton Geo Brown Lon Shields Lewis Cooper Chas Shields Grace Carroll Harvey Adamson and Arthur Neely. Lewis Cooper won first honor and Zella Funk second as Rev Davis Dr Moore and Miss Jebel Friedley certified. Door receipts totaled 29.85 with expenditures 21.65 leaving 8.20 to fund a church bell.
Photographer’s Gallery Closed Dates At Louisville
Due to attending a photographer’s convention in Louisville Kentucky the gallery will be closed on June 18 and June 21 18 and 19 misread as 21. H J Friedley announces the temporary closure of his gallery on those dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Mith
Public Notice on Dog Tax Settlement by July 31
All persons knowing themselves delinquent in payment of dog tax must settle by July 31. JACOB H. Voe', Trustee Webster Tp. J-11-3w
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Jacob H. Voe
Webster
Boone township dog tax payment notice
All persons in Boone township owing dog tax are requested to pay the same to E. S. Coorer on or before July 15 1902. Jn 18 3w.
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Boone Township
E. S. Coorer
Lightning kills local man on way to house
About 2 o clock on Sunday Antho. m. J. Richmer of Posey county was struck by lightning while walking from his barn to the house. He died instantly with severe burns, leaving a wife and child. Coroner Nye conducted a Sunday inquest. Funeral held Tuesday at the Catholic church in Lanesville.
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Antho
Y J. Richmer
Posey Owny
Andrew Richmer
Lanesville
Nye
For biliousness use Chamberlains Stomach Liver Tablets
An advertisement urges use of Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and achieve a quick permanent cure. It notes availability at Crosier Cor iber drug store in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Crosier’s
Coriber Drug Store
Sunday Entertainment Aims to Engage Any Audience
A lively program promises crowd appeal and broad appreciation for listeners who value quality entertainment this Sunday. The act is designed to energize attendees and generate positive reception among diverse crowds who recognize a strong performance.
Locust Twig Offer Seeks Payment in Har ricon County
The Democrat reports a Low Dell correspondent received a challenge offering five dollars per locust stung twig plus twenty five dollars, demanding immediate payment. The paper cites R. J. Smith of the city who published the prophecy on March 12. Twig samples have been sent for examination and adjustment is hoped.
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Democrat
Harricon
Bro. Adams
R. J. Smith
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
A vintage ad claims a bad taste in the mouth signals a stomach in poor condition and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy. It touts cleansing and invigorating effects and mentions 25 cents per box at Crosier's Corner drug store.
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Chamberlain
Crosier’s Corner Drug Store
Jne
Amusements for the Fourth at Corydon
The Metropolitan Amusement Co led by Joseph Clarke Jr brings top Fourth of July entertainment to Corydon. The show features the champion cake walkers of America and a famous comedy team performing buck and wing acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Metropolitan Amusement Co
Joseph Clarke, Jr
America
Buck and
Wing
Eleven Stars Lead Free Southern Melodies Company
A troupe with eleven featured performers headlines a free show of Southern melodies and dances. Each artist is presented as a star in his own right, delivering a lively program to audiences at no cost.
Obituary: Lorenzo Eskew Dies After Illness at 54
Lorenzo Eskew died May 19 1902 after two years of nervous prostration. He was 54 years old and leaves a wife five children a father four brothers and four sisters. The family mourns his loss while others recall his faith and look toward reunion in heaven on the Sunny Banks of Deliverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Eskew
Deliverance
Infant Lawrence Earl Weller Dies After Birth
In Swott township, infant Lawrence Earl, son of Mr and Mrs Walter Weller, was born June 1 1902 and died June 4 1902. A brief house service preceded the funeral at Blue River Chapel conducted by Rev Emma Himmelheber. The poem expresses maternal sorrow and hope of reunion beyond this world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Earl
Walter Weller
Swott Township
Jesus
Blue River Chapel
Emma Himmelheber
Seacat Family Visits and Local Visits Over Weekend
Joseph Seacat and family of Heidelberg visited Lafe Davis and family Sunday. Dean Hottle returned from Knox County. Robert Hottle and son spent one day with A. J. Getz. Miss Aldha Knapp visited Miss Daisy Neely, Sunday. Miss Alda Stoner visited Miss Ina Davis, Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Seacat
Mgar Heidleburg
Lafe Davis
Dean Hottle
Knox
Robert Hottle and Son
A. J. Getz
Aldha Knapp
Daisy Neely
Alda Stoner
Ina Davis
Savings & Loan Association annual meeting notice
The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Savings & Loan Association of Corydon will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 1902 at 2 p.m. at the association office to elect a Board of Directors and transact other business. W. H. Bullett, Pres. S. Pfimmer, Secy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wteekholders
the Savings & Loan Spociation of
Corydon
W. H. Bullett
S. Pfrimmer
Secy
Mt. Carmel Is Destroyed in Pad Line Remark
A pad line in an English News article notes Hon. Jerry L. Suddarth cans Mt. Carmel Illinois away with his Decoration Day address. The fragment references a civic figure and a ceremonial event in Mt. Carmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry L. Suddarth Cansies
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Marital Names of Chas Schultze Semple and Atta Brewster
Notes list Chas Schultze Semple and Helen Atta Brewster along with Chas Reader and Stella Moknaight as participants in a union or betrothal record. The fragment names two couples in a local social notice from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas.—_Schultze—Semple and
Helen Atta Brewster
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Keller-Denbo
Lee
Ipa
Pleasant Ridge
Howe
Nellie P. Bruch
Charles R. Walter
Orphelia Dick
Cort Windell
Angie McCoy
J. Roscoe Allen
Clarence Stonecipher
Nellie Mathes
Royal Quebbeman
Martha Wiathes
Carl McCutehen
Emma Rhodes
Lowell McCutcheon
Bertha Wiseman
Binkley
Rev. Sharp
Hauswald
Boone’s
Delilah Fank
Ballard & Trotter
Mauckport, Ind
H. J. Friedley
Anthony
Richmer
Mrs, Fauel
Lfe
Eve
Dixie
Savings & Loan Association
Mt. Carmel, Ill
Chas. F.reader and
Stella Moknaight
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