Unprecedented Charges Against County School Superintendent
The Harris county newspaper details Amzi Weaver a Republican county school superintendent accused of neglecting official duties for two years while studying medicine in Louisville. It questions per diem pay, impeachments, and political blame, noting calls for accountability and potential replacement amid a Getzendanner Hedges regime reference.
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Amzi Weaver
Weaver
Louisville
Tom
Harry
The
Republican
Self
Harrison County
Isaac H. Brown's 70th Birthday Dinner at Breckenridge
Isaac H. Brown celebrated his seventieth birthday with a surprise dinner at his Breckenridge area home. His wife and children hosted a bountiful noon meal followed by conversation and music. Ice cream and cake capped the afternoon in a festive family gathering.
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Isaac H. Brown
Breckenridge
Joint Commencement Held at U B Church New Middletown
A joint commencement for Webster and Posey townships was held at the U B church in New Middletown on June 21 with a large audience. Maud E. McKim and Ada M. Onion earned first honors in Webster and Posey respectively, followed by Emma A. Hedges and Howard C. Welker as second honors. The program listed sermons, essays, and diploma presentations by Rev. J. C. Mills and Rev. J. C. Milis, including pieces by Emma A. Hedges Maggie P. Cooper Jacob Kener and others.
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Vogt and Kessinger
Webster and Posey
U. B. Church
New Middletown
Maud E. McKim
Webster
Emma A. Hedges
Ada M. Onion
Posey
Howard C. Welker
J. C. Mills
Jacob Kener
Maggie P. Cooper
Indiana Choir
J. C. Milis
Training for the Great Sack Race on July Fourth
The article lists participants and antics as boys prepare for the sack race. John Sieg accuses C P Trotter of trespass in his garden, H Chilecote faces a damage suit for killing chickens, Keller Wagon Works pauses to let W H Keller practice, and others endure obstacles and nerves ahead of the contest.
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John Sieg
C. P. Trotter
H . Chilecote
Cap. Marshall
Keller Wagon Works
W. H. Keller
A. R. Connor
Alex Miller
Geo K. Gwartney
Ned
Billy K
Dr. Wolfe
Lanesville
Thomas
Race Tensions Rise in West Baden and French Lick
Citizens address the race question after mass meeting with laboring classes as main agitators. They allege negroes take jobs from whites and oppose a color influx. Baden Hotel opening soon plans to hire about 300 workers, most said to be colored.
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West Baden
French Lick
Death of Alonzo Wright in Corydon
Alonzo Wright aged 52 died on June 19 from consumption. He leaves a widow and eight children. Funeral held June 20 at Wesley Chapel under the Maccabee lodge of Corydon with Rev. Davis delivering the sermon. Wright praised as a good man beloved by all who knew him.
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Alonzo Wright
Widdow
Wesley Chapel
Maccabee Lodge
Corydon
Wright
Rev. Davis
Notice to Delinquents Over Subscriptions
Notice urges readers owing THE DEMocrat to call and settle debts. It stresses small individual amounts add up to a large total and asks payment to square books by July 1. The item ends with a prompt to see the Singer at Uncle before buying.
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Democrat
Indiana University President Pays Eloquent Tribute to Swain
Dr William Lowe Bryan delivers a tribute to retiring president Dr Swain praising his work to advance Indiana University as a beacon of democracy. He recounts stories illustrating democracy as opportunity for all and emphasizes the university’s mission to bring education to every child, with Lux et veritas as the guiding motto.
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William Lowe Bryan
Swain
Iowa
Bryan
Jersey
Jesus
Indiana University
Farther West
Boston
Backwoods
Verse of University Pledge Echoes Jesus Saying
A quotation frames university representation and support as a call to bring light to all people. The statement blends religious language with campus mission, asserting a collective arrival to share enlightenment and abundance.
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Jesus
West Point and Corydon Play Thrilling Baseball Clash
A large crowd of 400 watched West Point and Corydon in a tight game. Heth started, Wilson replaced him in the third, and West Point also shuffled pitchers in the third. The contest, the best on these grounds in years, featured close scoring and lively plays with Umpire Bullett calling the game.
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Corydon
West Point
Heth
Wilson
W. P. Boys
Bullett
West Point Baseball Game Highlights and Key Players
West Point players Black, Orwick, Wickler, Wilson, and Heth delivered solid performances. Feller, Christley, Corydon’s Funk and Brewster contributed to a rapid outfield and strong throwing. Black revived a hidden ball trick in the eighth and a first inning double play by Black, Wilson and Orwick stifled West Point.
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Crydon
West Point
Corydon
Peak
Wilson
Forbis
Brewster
Roberts
Black
Ss Applegate
Christley
Yates
Feller
Withers
Orwicek
Walker
Winkler
Sheene
Hays
Funk
If. Fink
P. Heth
P Forbis
P. Wilson
Orwick
Wickler
Ginger
Heth
In Memory of Cla Conrad Child of Boone Township
Last Wednesday evening Cla Conrad son of Mr and Mrs Harver Conrad of Boone township died after four days of illness. He sank in a stupor and then revived before dying at ten o clock. He leaves four sisters one brother and his parents to mourn. The burial was held Thursday evening in the ehobeth cemetery. J M
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Harver Conrad
Boone Township
Ehobeth
J. M
Shooting Affray in Bridgeport Ends With Injuries
George Fulner and Frank Deitsch of Bridgeport near the Ohio river in Posey township fought after a dispute over a cow. Deitsch shot Fulner, who then shot at Deitsch. Deitsch’s brother wounded Fulner in the arm. Fulner is badly wounded. Dr. Moore treated him in Elizabeth.
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George Fulner
Frank Deitsch
Bridgeport
Fulner
Ohio River
Posey Township
Deitsch
Frank
Dr. Moore
Elizabeth
Town News and Social Notes Sketch in Early Summer
Fourth preparations underway as residents plan celebrations. Local music class taught by Miss Maggie Sieg nears success. Dr. Shaw travels to Noble county Indiana to establish a location. Corydon visitors Guy Hickman and Ross McKinster call in town. Telegraph line discussion between Moberly and Corydon suggested. Middlesboro Kentucky resident Cort M Burgess visits home. Hoopeston Illinois visitors Miss Ida Louden and Mrs. Charles Briscoe visit Julia Ann Louden. Arvil Sieg and Olevia Engleman quietly wed at the parsonage with Rev J A Terry. Anna Burgess to depart for Pueblo Colorado after Chicago Deaconess Training School graduation. Epworth League members Rev J H Terry Otto Murr Rosa Davis Anna Sieg Dora Louden attend Leavenworth convention reporting a fine gathering.
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Maggie Sieg
Dr. Shaw
Noble County
Ind
Guy Hickman
Ross McKinster
Corydon
Moberly
Cort M. Burgess
Middlesboro
Ida Louden
Charles Briscoe
Hoopston
Ill
Julia Ann Louden
Arvil Sieg
Olevia Engleman
J. A. Terry
Anna Burgess
Chicago
Pueblo
Colo
J. H. Terry
Otto Murr
Rosa Davis
Anna Sieg
Dora Louden
Epworth League
Leavenworth
Frenchtown Visitors And Local Happenings
Claude Vausha visits his mother in Frenchtown while Mrs. Flora Dirking visits her father J B Colin. Julius Troncin and family visit Felix Vausha. Miss Melia Fella visits grandmother Mrs Pate. Mrs Eva Henriott and her father were at New Albany Saturday. A child of Mrs Smith is very ill under Dr Baylor care. Theodore Henriott fished recently and caught the season’s prize. Friends honor Mrs Butterfield with a surprise birthday dinner. Mrs Tucker returns to Louisville after shorthand study with Miss Josie Henriott.
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Flora Dirking
J. B. Colin
Julius Troncin
Felix Vausha
Melia Fella
Pate
Eva Henriott
New Albany
Smith
Dr. Baylor
Theodore Henriott
Unidentified Man Found Dead Near Kansas Town
An unknown man was found dead on the outskirts of a small Kansas town. A revolver and 100 dollars were on his person. The coroner held an inquest and charged 875 to defray expenses. The police judge fined the corpse 25 dollars for carrying a concealed weapon and confiscated the gun. The local newspaper published the obituary and received nothing.
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Kansas
Taylor Township Commencement at Evans Landing Church
The Taylor township commencement will be held this evening at the Evans Landing Presbyterian church with six graduates. The program includes invocation Lavada Dally Pleasures of Friendship Ella McCauley Culture Harmon Browne We Reap as we Have Sown Chas Wilson The Pathway to Success Grace Sample Fashion Olive Burres Nature and Art Diploma presentations Benediction. Austin McCauley township trustee and hustler.
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Taylor Township
Evans’ Landing Presbyterian
Lavada Dally
Ella McCauley
Harmon Browne
Chas
Wilson
Grace Sample
Olive Burres
Benediction
Austin McCauley
Notice to file claims against Boone township
All persons having claims or orders against Boone township must present them to Trustee K K Cooper on or before July Mth 1902. No interest will be paid on township orders after that date. S Cooper, Trustee.
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Boone Township
Red Mill Flour and Supplies Sale Notice
Local listing notes items for sale including flour middlings corn and hay at the Red Mill. Ship goods and related milling products appear in the inventory.
Commencement At Lanesville And Franklin Township
The joint annual commencement of Lanesville and Franklin township was held at Lanesville on the evening of the 20th. A large crowd attended. George Loitch earned first honors and Clarence Gehlbach took second. The Conrad orchestra provided music. Samuel P. Vogt represented the County Superintendent who was away for medical lectures. The program featured students including Katie Hausz, Anna Zollman, Clara Hauswald, Lillie Brown, Anna Miller, Edward Markwell, Clarence Gehrbach, George Lottich, Emil Day, and Henry Miller. Diplomas were presented by S. P. Vogt. Benediction followed.
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Lanesville
Franklin Township
George Loitch
Clarence Gehlbach
Conrad
Samuel P. Vogt
Coqunty
Katie Hausz
Anna Zollman
Clara Hauswald
Lillie Brown
Anna Miller
Edward Markwell
Clarence Gehrbach
George Lottich
Emil Day
Henry Miller
S. P. Vogt
Death of Frank Ordner in Mauckport Area
Frank Ordner of Mauckport died early yesterday after a long heart illness. He was 55, a miller by trade, and had worked in Lanesville New Middletown and Mauckport. Survived by his widow Miss Endris and four children. Funeral today at 10 from the Catholic church in New Middletown, sermon by Mev. Gerdon.
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Frank Ordner
Ackport
Lanesville
New Middletown
Mauckport
Endris
Mev
Gerdon
Masons Honor James W. Dunbar At New Albany Reception
A reception and banquet were held on St John s Day June 24 at 8 o clock to Grand Master James W Dunbar by New Albany Masonic Lodges. Attending were delegations from Crandall Georgetown Greenville Sellersburg and Jeffersonville with Grand Lodge officers taking active part. The event was praised as a pleasant affair and New Albany Masons were praised for their hospitality.
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St. John’s Day
James W. Dunbar
Masonic Lodges
New Albany
Crandall
Georgetown
Greenville
Sellersburg
Jeffersonville
Grand Lodge
Scott Township Commencement at Mt Solomon Church
The Scott township graduation exercises at Mt Solomon church Monday evening honored four graduates. Nellie Brown won first honors and Jessie Brown second. Music came from Blue River and New Bethel Sunday schools. Blind singers Misses Black and Daily performed a duet and solos, earning praise and a large collection for their benefit. they had studied music at the Indianapolis Blind Asylum.
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Scott Township
Mt. Solomon Church
Nellie Brown
Jessie Brown
Blue River
New Bethel
Black
Daily
Indianapolis
Surprise Fortieth Birthday Party at Philip J Blank Home
A group of young people gathered at Philip J Blank's residence last Sunday evening to celebrate his fortieth birthday. Ice cream lemonade and cake preceded singing and amusements, and attendees wished him many more happy birthdays. One who was there.
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Philip J. Blank
Mr. Blank
Charity Scott 104 Dies. Former Slave Remembered
Mrs Charity Scott a colored resident of Corydon died aged 104 after living in Corydon since just after the war from Kentucky. She was described as a good woman and her remains were buried in the town burying ground on Saturday.
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Charity Scott
Corydon
Kentucky
Mare Wanted for Corydon Buyer in July 4 Free
Customer seeks bay mare under ten years old, sound and well disposed. Suitable for survey work yet not too heavy for saddle. Contact Peter S. Wright. All roads lead to Corydon July 4.
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Peter S. Wright
Corydon
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Grovs
Black, Wilson and
Frenchtown
Claude Vausha
Kk. S. Cooper
Scott
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