Indiana Historical Society Tour Highlights Corydon Pilgrimage
Twenty eight Indiana Historical Society members visited Corydon to explore Indiana’s birth place. The group traveled from Indianapolis via Dixie Flyer and interurban lines, toured the Old State Capitol and Constitution Elm, and heard speeches by Indianapolis leaders. They also visited New Albany and Jeffersonville with receptions and a Saturday evening program featuring local bands and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Franklin
Corsden
Beon
Tndiana Historical Society
Harrison County
Taicy M. Elliott
Tndiana Historical Commission
Toe
Indiana
Court House
Boy Scout Band
Cormeon
Edwins. Decker
Lew M. O'Bannon
Scottsburg
Tor
Wall Alen
Ulen
Jeanie Smith
William Treney Harrison
Jennie Sith
Miss Smith
Th. Hidson
Reverend Hewitt Cunningham to Preach in Elizabeth
Rev Hewitt F Cunningham of La conia and Louisville will preach at the Elizabeth Presbyterian Church next Sunday night July 1. He is a trained minister in progress at the Presbyterian Seminary Louisville and a World War II veteran wounded overseas. A large crowd is expected as locals praise his preaching and the historic Pilgrims visit concludes with remarks by Ex Congressman James W Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt F. Cunningham
Laconia
Louisville
Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth
Cunningham
Presbyterian Seminary
Masonic Home
Franklin
Corydon
Thomas J. Wilson
Hurley J. Conrad
Edwin Decker
Loy Scouts
Boy Scout
Death of Good Man James Burgess
James Burgess longtime Harrison county resident died last Saturday at his daughter’s home in New Albany. Born May 19 1841 in Lincolnshire England he lived in Indiana most of his life and died June 28 1928 at 12 45 AM aged 82. He married Louisa Birdwell May 18 1865 and had five children fifteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was a devout church member and Sunday School superintendent for over forty years. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy M. Elliott
Eliott
Kate Milner Rabb
Florence Coffin
George Cottman
Indianapolis Star
Hoosier Listening Post
the Star
McCray
Rabb
Indiana Historical Commission
Frank B. Wii
Rockport
Corydon
Witha Fortune
Indianapolis
China
Fortune
Jesse MM. Trinkle
Orunge
Tie
Waolic
Orange County Tristatiotu Society
Phemas James de la Hani
Cannellen
de da Phant
South Western Histories Society
South
Indiana
Aliss J Penniette Game
Scottsbie
Bright
Melive
Wort
Scott County
Scott
Cailed Dien
Abe Sieg
Grimieson
Dennis Pomnineten
Siew
Pote
New Albany
Chirksville
Corydon Ferks
James W. Dunbar
George Rogers Clark
Tony M. Flott
Thomas James de la Hunt
Can‘Vteen
Vida Newsom
Cohumbusy
Sue Howe
J. M. Winkelpleck
Ooon
Jeannette Ganble
Scottsburg
Jennie Jeffries
Emily Fletcher
Winfield Scott Johnson
Inanapolis
Theodore A. Wagner
Ats. Tlarket EF. Sharpe
tIndianap TR
Effie McLaughlin
Lucey Osborn
Chamber of Comerce
Chester G. Brown
N. Ritter Ave
Pioneer Life
Harrison Coml
America
Walter Raleigh i
Lane
Virginia
Adnan
Vicar of Wakefield
Del
Thonas Posey
George Washington
James Burgess
Harrison County
Canele Jim
Lincolnshire
England
Elizabeth
Ind
Burgess
A. M. Shaney
Shaney
Orphan Boys’ Band
Orphan Girls’ Orchestra
Indiana Masonic Home
Franklin
Gilbert Bronson
Fletcher M. Boyd
Masonic Home
Boyd
Emerson
Bronson
Jos. O. Adams
Nome
George Stout
Stout
Traction Company
Jeffersonville
Evansville
Princeton
Vincennes
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Masonic Lodge
Frank W. Shireman
Wyandotte Cave
Mny
Wartime relics and historic papers showcased in supplement
The two page Supplement features relics of war such as Indian bows and stone axes, powder horns, and accounts of Morgan’s raid. It highlights Harrison County Seminary records from 1827 to 1851, historical journals, and old Indiana papers, urging preservation for a future Corydon State Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidinna
Cotydy
Harrison County Seminary
Tydiana
United States
England
Garrison County
Investigator
Indiamian
Corydon Weekly Argus
Greeley—Bennett
Blooming Post
Bloomington
Inva
Tepatius Mattingly
Harrison County
Indiana
Corydon
Solemn First Communion Service At Saint Peters Parish
A class of twelve children four boys and eight girls celebrated Solemn Communion last Sunday. The procession moved from the parsonage to the church at 9 00 am led by the cross and followed by choirs, servers, and the eight girls in white with wreaths. The ceremony included baptismal vows renewed, Mass with a sermon by Father Schenk, and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toni Schihmiller
Paul Thierly
Chas. Wreebecker
Merlin Merk
Virgil Partung
Sidney Daily
Geo. Wesbecker
Catherine Wesbecker
Helen Tuell
Almerit Wesbecker
Mary Miller
Elizabeth Fluhr
Irene Pierson
Catherine Tuell
Mathilda
Father Schenk
Louis Schilmiler
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Thomas Smith Appointed Posey Township Assessor
County Assessor Ed. B. Love appointed Thomas Smith to fill the Posey township vacancy after the death of Oscar J. Fryer. Smith is described as a good man and well qualified, with many friends glad of his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. B. Love
Thomas Smith
Posey Township
Oscar J. Fryrear
Posey
Smith
Love
Tom
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The
Indiana Historical Society
State Capitol
Constitution Elm
Brewster House
Merrill
Samuel Merrill
Coryden
Griffin
Wiliam Teadricks
Taidianapolis
Fair Ground
William Henry Harrison
Jeannie Smith
Jonathan Jennings
Tote
Hoosiers
Rev. Hewitt F. Cunningham
Elizabeth Presbyterian Church
This County
the Democrat
Masonic
Fair Grounds
Sam L. Riely
Pisgah Lodge No
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Drum Major
Donnie Jim Corcoran
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Buena Vista
Posey Mene
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