Reminiscences of Early Harrison County by J T Wilson
J T Wilson of Corydon presents the second installment of reminiscences about early Harrison County days. He recalls old ladies smoking pipes by the hearth, plug tobacco chewing, a tale of a lead mine hunt, eccentric neighbors, courtroom figures, and lively local politics with colorful anecdotes about judges, doctors, preachers, and a notable fight with Frederick Leslie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
J. T. Wilson
Corydon
Smith
Davy Pitmar
Boone Township
Jenkins
Jiney Jenkins
Venteman
Pilly Smith
Uncle Billy
Wm. A. Porter
Thos. ©. Slaughter
Walter Q. Gresham
Simeon K. Wolfe
Sam Keen
Wm. N. Tracewell
Robi. J. Tracewell
Wm. T. Jones
Haplinmoore
Brandall Crawford
Court House
Washington and
Jeffersonville
Geo. A. Bicknell
Jude
Otte
Dar
de. Mitchell
J. AL. Clark
Jan A. M. Jones
DM Jones
Je. Slemons
Hos. Welle
New Albany
A. M. Doner, Jr
Local items from Hursttown and area events
Mrs. Arthur Benson visited her son Kenneth at Camp Taylor where he trains. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ard of Bedford spent Sunday with Wm. Hausel. Mrs. Henry Miller visited relatives in Elnora Ind. Roy Davis and a soldier friend from Camp Taylor visited his parents. Roscoe Miller in service announced overseas duty and good health. Claude C. Miller enlisted in the Navy and left for Great Lakes. Charles Harbeson and Grace Housel wed at Motts Station. Harbeson will join the Navy and depart for Great Lakes. The Mays, Mix and Miller families visited kin. Mrs. Joe Steiner returned home from illness. Master Paul Rusk visited grandparents. Other local visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Roscoe Miller
Miller
Claude C. Miller
Navy
Great Lakes
Charles Harbeson
Grace Housel
Wm. Housel
U S. Parsonage
Pearson
Motts Station
Harbeson
R. F. Mix
Elnora
Ind
Joe Steiner
Harry Mavis
Crandall
Paul Rusk
Andrew Conrad
Funeral services for Elhanan W. Zimmerman
The funeral of Elhanan W. Zimmerman, who died last January, will be held at the Dunkard church in Boone township on Sunday, June 30, 1118 at 2 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elhanan W. Zimmerman
Dunkard
Boone Township
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Corydon Resident
Mrs. E. Wolfe of Chestnut St. Corydon praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney-related ailments. The ad touts early signs of kidney trouble, urges rest and diet, and markets the 60 cent remedy sold by dealers with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York as the producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
Corydon
E. Wolfe
Chestnut St
Dean
Local Circle Notices and Visits Across Town
Palmyra and surrounding towns share a weekend of family visits and travels. Residents report relatives in New Albany Crawfordsville Jeffersonville and Hardinsburg visiting or returning from trips while others stay home as farmers begin wheat cutting. Memorial address by Hon Michael Thornton at Red Men Decoration. Stay Love in France reported slightly wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Stein
New Albany
Stein
Frank Brough
Minnie Taylor
Leora
Rube Catlin
Jeffersonville
James True
True
Oma Hertel
Henry Brugh
Our Place
Wo. P. Huff
Corydon
John H. Martin
Michael Thornton
Red Men
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Proven Internal Remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. The disease is constitutional, so internal treatment is needed. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken orally and acts through the blood to the mucous surfaces. Prescribed by leading physicians, it combines tonics and blood purifiers for relief in catarrhal conditions. Testimonials available free upon request to F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Ask for Druggists' sample and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
All Druggzists
I Halis Furniy
For Sale Myers Whresher Sank Pump and Saw Mill Headlocks
For sale Myers presser? Sank pump barely used. Includes Meiners Patent Double set saw mill headlocks with adjustable shoes to fit any width carriage knees recede 49 inches. Crandall contact J 26-20 W.E. Sims Crandall. Also notes about reinterring and voting in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allo S
Meiners
Order of Business for Harrison County June 28 War Savings Meeting
The June 28 Harrison County meeting starts at 8 PM with a presiding citizen and secretary. It coversGovernor proclamation reading, War Savings call, unsold quota, pledge cards, totals, reporting to the County Chairman, listing nonpresent taxpayers, and singing then dismissal. Minutes must be filed by 4 PM July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Indiana
Indiana War Savings Committee
America
Birthday Dinner Honors Samuel Coffman on 62nd Birthday
Relatives gathered Sunday June 16 at Samuel Coffman home to celebrate his 62nd birthday. Tables under shade yards. many dishes served. Grandchildren present, stork delivered a baby boy the day before. Herman Montgomery and wife absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Coffman
Herman
Pension Bureau Replies Explain Delays in Claim Adjudication
The Bureau of Pensions explains delays due to high volume from new pension legislation. Respondents are advised not to flood offices with inquiries while claims are in their turn. The letter notes processing will occur when the claim reaches its place in line and letters like EM IM may be reviewed at that time.
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Bureau
Williie
Regien
Corsdom Fair Ground
Joois Sdids
Harrison County Belgian Horse CO
Corydon
Ina
Hary Hickman
Fred
Sec
John J. Day
Treas
Wagons For Sale From Local Farm Ad
Three wagons offered for sale including a new Old Hickory farm wagon a Weber farm wagon and a platform dray wagon for purchase by interested buyers at the farmyard display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thave
Weber
Fourth of July Bazaar at Buena Vista Church
The Buena Vista Catholic church in Taylor township hosts a full day bazaar on Thursday July 4 at church grounds. Dinner costs 50 cents and supper 30 cents with children serving meals under Federal Food Administration rules. Parishioners families friends and the public are invited to attend for an wholesome program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Taylor Township
Federal Food Administration
Mrs Douglass Honored For Chaperon Role At Cornell Fiesta
Mrs. Douglass of Corydon receives a telegram inviting her to act as chaperon for the Fiesta Zeta sorority at Cornell University New York during the coming college year. She accepted and will reside at the college during the social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Boone Douglass
Washington D. C
Guscandt
United States Examiner of Surveyors
Western College
Ohio
Fiesta Zeta
Cornell University
New York
Santa Fe
New Mexican
Douglass
Corydon
Hez Luckett
Kate
Charlotte Luckett
New Mexico
Washington
United States
Farm Grain Insurance for Grain and Seed in Connecticut
Farm Grain Insurance offers coverage for grain and seeds of all kinds in cultivated land buildings and storage. Rates are 40 cents per hundred for three months and one dollar per hundred for one year with policy options including fire and automobile insurance and local agents in Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Corydon Insurance
Apeney
First National
Hank Barking
Corydon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dennis Pennington
John Lemon
Wm. M. Saffer
George P. R. Wilson
Frederick Leslie
Isaac Sonner
Here
Leslie
Mr. J
Mr. L
Hursttown
the Democrat
Arthur Benson
Kenneth
Camp Taylor
Charles Ard
Bedford
Wm. Hausel
F. Mix
Roy Davis
Harry Davis
Harry Benson
Frank Miller
Catherine Miller
John Miller
Abs
Palmyra
Joe Vorgang
Ida Vorgang
Jim Standiford
Crawfordsville
Andy Zimmerman
Near Ramsey
John Zimmerman
Alvin Herthel
8. P.true
Sam
Herthel
del Rio
Texas
J. W. Bruni
Louisville
Leslie Taylor
Will Royce
Walter Davis
Edna Neafus
Albert Fallom
Otto Radcliff
Kathyin
Hardinsburg
Will Wolf
Cleona Libka
Jesse Kahl
Wm. Worley
Gon Carrol
Gibson City, al
B. FF. Osborn
Thomas Connolly
Millard Winders
Edward
Camp Zachary Taylor
M. F
Emily
Hammond, Ind
Stay Love
France
Joe Osborn
Brother
Alvin
W.E. Sims, Crandall, and
Order of Business
Pension Bureau
THE
TS PO
W. H. Bulleit & Sons Inc
Corydon, Indiana
Redpath Chautauqua
Mrs. Douglass
Farm Graino Insurance
Lite
Corydon Exchange
Lie Saaita
Hureka Phan
AL Foster
New Wideidown
Breedes’ Colunm
My Place
Essen
Maetown
Viebor
Stauth
Neer Turvdom
Vietortelore
Joan Luther
Ot Wlore
Riely
Drv
Leo
Coryten
Dad
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