16 Year Old Steals Record Bond Theft From Chicago Bank
William Dalton a 16 year old bank clerk at the Northern Trust Company in Chicago stole 772000 in Liberty bonds last Thursday. He was captured at Heyworth Illinois by Constable Paul Draper who recovered nearly all the bonds. A 26000 reward was offered. Dalton cashed about 500 of the bonds. Dalton admitted his name when confronted.
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William Dalton
Northern Trust Company of Chicago
Liberty
Heyworth
Tit
Paul Draper
Dalton
Iis
Draper
William Dalten
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Landis
Aso
Social Notes From New Albany And Surrounding Areas
Mrs Laura Keen of Elizabeth travels en route to Louisville to visit her son. Eveene Faith and other locals visit Mauckport and Elizabeth. The Dempster family welcomes a new daughter marking the fifth Stork visit. Sybil Yeager and Cora Briscoe attend a reception for Coal Department Federation workers hosted by Birdie Morrow with about forty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Keen
Elizabeth
Louisville
Eveene Faith
Mauckport
Rrs
Ola Lohmeyer
Weaver Mackison
Ben Faith
Faith
Ed Ludlow
B. N. Fowler
John Fowler
Frank Snyder
Crandall
Luther Foss
Earl Wiseman
Indiana Olis
Joe Rush
Pob” McDaniel
Luther Ross
Clarence Mackey
Jeffersonville
Marengo
Elsie Brinley
Iriday
Emma Howard
Dudley
Aroma Strawberry Plants For Home Or Market
About 100000 Aroma strawberry plants for sale by R. E. Williams at Locust Point Indiana. Ideal for home use or distant market. Order early to ensure availability.
Ame Bullett Seriously Stricken In Louisville Hospital
Ame Bullett a Corydon businessman known to many friends was rushed to St Joseph’s Infirmary in Louisville last Sunday after a severe throat ailment. Doctors performed an emergency operation and placed a tube in his neck to aid breathing as his condition remained serious with hopes for recovery. He was accompanied by Joe Bender and W E Cook.
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A. Bullett
St. Joseph’s Infirmary
Louisville
Mr. Bullett
Corydon
Local residents and travelers spend time in nearby cities
The column lists numerous visits and business trips by residents to Cincinnati Louisville Jeffersonville and New Albany with names such as Mrs Harry Lemmon Mrs S M Watts and J K Crecelius among others. It also notes church and family visits and a small sale advert for Flemish Giants priced at 3.00 per pair.
Mrs Noah Rickard Dies at 69 in New Albany
Mrs Sarah Rickard wife of Noah Rickard died Tuesday February 22 at her daughter Mrs William Robinsons home in New Albany The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the residence and burial followed in Fairview cemetery She was sixty nine years old and survived by husband a son Charles Rickard and three daughters Mrs Lillie Robinson Mrs Fannie Davis of New Albany and Mrs Ida Bruce of Corydon The family formerly lived in Corydon.
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Noah Rickard
Sarah Rickard
William Robinson
New Albany
Fairview Cemetery
Charles Rickard
Lillie Robinson
Fannie Davis
Ida Bruce
Corydon
Coal and wedding notices from the clerk’s office
CALL C H GINKIN S COAL OFFICE advertises winter and summer coal with multiple regional grades on hand. The clerk s office reports two marriages last Wednesday by Rev Toombs: Cora Edna Wernert weds John Lewis Lagle of Depauw and Rosa Cline weds Roy Fry southwest of Corydon. Cotton Seed Meal and Tankage advertised at Markel s.
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East Kentucky
West Kentucky
Pittsburg
Indiana
Toombs
Cora Edna Wernert
John Lewis Lagle
Depauw
Rosa Cline
Roy Fry
Corydon
Agricultural Notes Stallion Enrollment and meetings
Indiana requires stallions be enrolled by March 15 with enrollments due to R B Cooley in Lafayette by March 16. Purdue Extension staff L E Austin will visit Harrison County March 3 4 to inspect Vocational Agriculture classes. Gaylord will discuss potato farming March 8 9 in Elizabeth Lanesville and at farmer associations. County lays out plans for a Farm Egg Laying Contest Jersey cattle activities and a Valley City illustrated lecture by L F E Austin March 3 at 7 30 admission free.
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Indiana
R. B. Cooley
Lafayette
L. E. Austin
Extension Department
Purdue University
Harrison County
Austin
Depauw
Palmyra
New Salisbury
Corydon
Mauckport
Gaylord
Elizabeth
Posey Township
Valley City
Sleeping Sickness Quarantine Question Answered by Health Board
Corydon residents and the school board sought guidance on sleeping sickness. Indiana State Board of Health replies there is no quarantine law, exposure risk is extremely low, and cases are likely isolated with no general spread.
Modern Woodmen P Y Promptly Pay Claim in Corydon
The Modern Woodmen of America paid a $2000 insurance claim to Carrie L Wright widow of Frank R Wright. A check drawn Feb 24 from the head office arrived within twenty days of Wrights death, highlighting the order’s quick settlement and large membership.
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America
W. HH. Morris
Gresham Camp
Modern Woodlmen
Corydon
Meg
Carrie L. Wright
Frank R. Wright
Mr. Wright
Washington Birthday Exercises in Corydon Schools
The Corydon grades observed Washington birthday on the afternoon of the 22nd with a hurried program of patriotic songs recitations and other exercises in the presence of visitors. Rev M A Cossaboom gave an address. J T McClaren serves as principal and has held the post for several years.
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Washington
Corydon
M. A. Cossaboom
J.T. McClaren
Leonard Keller Doing Well After Minor Surgery
Leonard C. Keller of Corydon Indiana underwent a minor surgical operation at Norton’s Infirmary in Louisville last Monday. He has been ill with kidney and bladder troubles and is reported to be doing well since seeking treatment in Louisville, with hope for a full recovery.
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Leonard C. Keller
Norton’s Infirmary
Louisville
Keller
Corydon
Corydon Legion Team Wins District Basketball Title
The Corydon Legion team captured the Harrison Post No. 123 silver cup by defeating Salem 18 to 15 in the district final. They earned a spot in the South Bend state contest the second week of March and were hosted with free entertainment by local families.
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American Legion
Corydon
Paoli
Salem
New Albany
Corydon Boys
Harrison Post
South Bend
Legion
Jury selections named for Harrison Circuit Court term
Edward Damon and James W. Fest, acting as jury commissioners, drew names for the March term petit jury at the Clerk’s Office. The list includes Fli Mier Harrison Township Carry Watson Harrison Township Robert Blank Franklin Township George Kuesler Franklin Township Philip P R Pill Jackson Township Charles A. Duncan Jackson Township Theodore Gutknecht Jackson Township George Johns Taylor Township Gephart Fessel Morgan Township William McElfresh Posey Township H J Williar Boone Township William Rowe Heth Township.
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Edward Damon
James W. Fest
Wm. &. Stevens
Harrison Circuit Court
Fli Mier
Harrison Township
Carry Watson
Robert Blank
Franklin
George Kuesler
Philip PR. Pill
Jackson
Charles A. Duncan
Theodore Gutknecht
George Johns
Taylor
Gephart Fessel
Morgan
William McElfresh
Posey
H. J. Williar
Boone Township
William Rowe
Heth
New Wall Paper In Stock At Linders Store Corydon
H J Friedley announces new wall paper in racks at Linders Store Corydon. Stock boasts highest quality paper ever carried in Corydon and promises satisfaction on walls.
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Linder’s
Corydon
H. J. Friedley
Dairy Feed and Calf Meal at Bruce Markel's
Bruce Markel's offers dairy feed and calf meal specials with price details for local farmers. Includes quantity options and pickup at the farm store.
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Bruce Markel’s
Local Notices Blur Town News With Visits and Moves
Mrs. Wolpert of Elizabeth visits son Will Wolpert and family in Laconia. Tom Cooper visits South Boone. Milon Funk stays with daughters in Laconia. Mr and Mrs Charle Johns and daughter near Evans Landing visit Ashton family at Tobacco Landing. Miss Minerva Ridley visits friends in South Boone after months with Peters in Nopolis. Raymond Greer to Mays Indiana for season work. wife and child follow. Steve McMonigle sells property and plans move to Knightstown. Ma Turvander of Louisville preaches at Presbyterian church. Building materials and paint drop to bottom level. J J Bullitt & Son offer complete line estimates. F.16-4w.
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Wolpert
Elizabeth
Will Wolpert
Laconia
Tom Cooper
South Boone
Milon Funk
Ashton
Baker
Charle Johns
Evans Landing
Arthur Ashton
Tobacco Landing
Minerva Ridley
Frank Peters
Nopolis
Raymond Greer
Mays
Ind
Steve McMonigle
Near Memorial
Knightstown
Ma Turvander
Louisville
Presbyterian Church
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Chicago Bank
Illinois
BANK
KODAK
Frice
Jordan Studio
R. E. Williama
Milltown
Harry Lemmon
Cincinnati
George Clark
Frenchtown
Rev, McMichael
John R. Stroua
S. M. Watts
Claud Coe
Hubert Sharp
Vic Palmer
Dry Run
Charles Wood
Jaunite
Jesse Tyler
Theodore Reims
Thomas Spencer
Owen Johnson
J. K. Creceilus
Elmore
Edward Simons
Edward Nolot
Little St. Louis
Frank Bye
Darell
Conrad Radcliff
Fall River
Charles Boldt
George W. Marr
Joseph Lincoln
Mt. Lebanon
Florence Lee
Cora Baylor Moore
Johnson
Harvey Radcliff
Ness
Joseph R. Ross
Henry Allen
Fredericksburg
8. M. Watts
John R. Kirkham
New Middletown
Eureka Phone
C. H. Ginkin
Coal Office
Markel
N. Ll
Webster Township Farmers’ Associa
Tion
Webster Township Farmers Association
Harrison County Cattle Club
Harrison Township Farmers' Association
Harrison Township Farmers’ Association
W. D. Bean
Cee Ce
A. G. Watson
Cccee
Coots and Gill
Shelbyville
Kentucky
J. N. Harty
State Board of Health
Griffin
Corydon School
Indianapolis
Maurice Griffin
Dr. Hess and Clark
J. J. Bullett & Son
Jnh.g
J. N. Hurty
Leonard Keller
Ideal
Joe T. McClaran
Glidas
Maude
Lillie Lohmeyen
Bessie
Opal Watson
Griff Watson
Paul Richard
Gus Shireman
Odus Shireman
Margaret Faith
Harvey Faith
Mt. Zion
Philip Hays
Henry Young
Arthur Miller
John Windell
Arthur
Rose Miller
Essie Watson
Beulah Shireman
Oakland City
Mary Kingsley
Martha Blake
Annie Hays
Lucinda Hays
Minnie Best
Lucretia Beanblossom
Annie Kingsley
Nose Miller
Alma Shireman
Emma Shireman
Nora Wiseman
Pearl Miller
Hazel Wiseman
Lizzie Shireman
Bertha Wiseman
Helvin Frakes
Harold Shireman
Wayne Wiseman
Sylvia Gail Wiseman
Grace Watson
Watson
Moore
First National Bank
Tf Ce
K. Moore
Corydon Legion
Suven
Ob Whee Carter
Te Gen Zaring
Eee
Hugh Frederick
Will Frederick
Allen Jordan
Clell Frederick
Dewey Hickman
Charles Hunt
M. O’hara
Thomas O’donald
Spalding Sporting Goods
Sunshine Hatcheries
Petit Jury
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