United States Forces Move Into Mexico in Pursuit of Villa Bandits
United States President Wilson orders General Pershing to lead 12,000 troops across the border chasing Villa and his rebel army after the Columbus raid that killed sixteen Americans. Carranza opposes invasion unless Mexico can cross border to pursue lawless bands. Public support grows as officials anticipate swift action and possible cross-border operations.
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United States
Villa
Columbus
New Mexico
Willa
Issocuma
United States Army
Sroops
Mexico
Washington
Wilson
Frederick ‘Unston
Mernibury
Ate Fleet Spa
Carranza
Fortegn
Sonora
Chihuahua
Geneval Carranza
ATGG
Steaxir
Aris
John Jr. Pershing
William Jones dies after lingering illness in county
William Jones, a longtime prominent oil man in the county, died Saturday evening March 11 after a lingering illness. He led a life devoted to the county and is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, and many other relatives. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. McNey. He was active in politics as a Republican candidate for representative, and at twenty three years old was noted as a young legal professional. Badger stock feed advertised for local elevator and eye surgery event announced for March 24.
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Wi Dliam Jonsa
Wetnoon
Tie
Samuel
Hebh Xarnship
Redunes
Sai
Aid
Chas Curts
David Deafus
Elis
J. WK
Flora
Jesse Turt
Ida Ceenblassam
Kay
Rev
McNey
Vohors
Pepteceuba
Albert +ookhouser
Indiana
Eleenor Muckhouser
Public Auction Of Personal Property By Daniel W Keller
Daniel W Keller to sell at public auction at his residence three miles southeast of Corydon on the Corydon and Elizabeth road Tuesday March 21 1915. Items include two mares one horse Jersey cow Holstein cow ten month old Jersey heifer broad sow hay fodder wagons harness bindings planting gear breeding and farming implements household furniture and many smaller articles with details read at viewing. Punch served on grounds auctioneer Rat Meceh's bread likely misread.
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Daniel W. Keller
Corydon
Corydon and
Elizabeth Road
Osborne
Oliver
Abe
Punch
Usuar Bers
Ikupp
State Pageant Master Arrives for Corydon Conferences
Prof Wiliam Thouncey Lansdon arrived in Corydon Tuesday for econferences with the Centennial Committee to gather historical data on the past century. Conferences ongoing with results promised next week. Ad space available from J J Budleit and Son. Subscriptions renewed by Herman Meyer of Franklin township.
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Wiliam Thouncey Lansdon
Corydon
Puesday
Herman Meyer
Franklin Township
Democrat
Louisville Times
L. P. Deutsch
Omaha
H. A. Deutsch
Kerman
California
Widow Mrs Susan J Routh Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Susan J Routh wife of John Routh died at her daughter Mrs Ed S Bullett’s home in Corydon after a long cancer of the stomach. She was in her 70th year born in October 1816. funeral at the Methodist church conducted by Rev C E Flynn and Rev M A Cossaboom. She is survived by her husband and one child Mrs Ed S Bullett plus several siblings. She was a longtime Methodist and resided in Corydon with her daughter’s family in recent years. The notice notes her family lineage including Sieg and Pennington ancestors.
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Susan J. Routh
John Routh
Bullett
Methodist
C. E. Flynn
M. E. Church
M. A. Cossaboom
Corydon Christian Church
Henry Sieg
Dennis Pennington
Indiana
Lid. So. Bullett
Abraham and
Ham Sieg
Isabelle Clunie
William Si
Local items note visits moves and a high school play
Elizabeth News reports Mrs. Sallie Rush visiting near Indianapolis and others returning home from visits. Protracted meetings at Depauw church and local moves include Hardin Miller to Henry Skirk farm and Robert McDaniels back in town. A New Middle town high school play, local shop changes, and oats for sale round out the notices.
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Henry Smith
Ollie Conner Melton
Nebraska
Ruth Miller
Hingis
Hardin Miller
Henry Skirk
Two Houses Burn in Taylor Township Fire
The homes of Philip Barger and James E. Miller in Taylor township were destroyed Monday night. Mrs. Barger woke to danger, all escaped unharmed but clothing and contents were lost. The origin is unknown and losses exceed $2,000. Miller, uninsured, faced a heavy loss with an almost new house destroyed near Barger's home.
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Philip Barger
James E. Miller
Taylor Township
Mr. Miller
Mid
Miller
Barger
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Corydon Woman
Mrs. David H. Fried of Corydon reports relief from back pain and lameness after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Lewis Riely’s Drug Store. She later reiterates continued benefit after more than two years, praising the remedy publicly. Price 50 cents at dealers. Poster Stallborn Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
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David H. Fried
Corydon
Dean
Lewis 8. Riely’s
Doan
All-Star Basketball Team to Play Louisville Dreadnoughts
The local All-Star five featuring four centers and a star forward will host the Louisville Dreadnoughts on Friday night March 4 at the school gym. A curtain raiser between two strong squads is planned. Admission 25 cents, first game at 7 15.
Death of Mrs Rebecca Mosier in Blue River Township
Mrs Rebecca Mosier wife of Michael Mosier of Blue River Township died after a short illness at her home on February 24 at age thirty eight. Survived by husband and one sister. Funeral at Mt Zion Church near Depauw. The Elevator notes the town has a fine lot of seed vals.
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Rebecca Mosier
Michael Mosier
Blue River Township
Mt. Zion Church
Depauw
Petition to Locate a New Public Highway in Harrison County
Petitioners in Harrison Township Harrison County Indiana ask for a new public highway location. They request appointment of three viewers to assess the route running from the northeast section toward the Corydon and New Albany road, passing near Indian Creek and tied to local landowners. Hearing set for the April term 1918 before the county commissioners.
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Harrison Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
Larson County
Harrison
Ederson
Tolows
Bevinne
Varydon
New Middleton
New Albany
Ed Brueh
Amos Lemmon
Wbannoun
Notice of Harrison County Band Sale for road funds
Notice states on April 6 1616 at 2 o clock P.M. the Harrison County Indiana treasurer will sell 24 bonds totaling 2400 dollars to finance the W Kinzer et al free gravel road project between Taylor and Boone townships. The twenty bonds dated March 10 1916 each 120 dollars bear 4 percent interest payable semi annually. Bond numbers 1 payable May 15 1917 and one bond paid with interest semiannually thereafter. Sale to the lowest bidder at not less than par plus accrued interest. T W Knight Treasurer Harrison County.
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Olner Pym
Harrison County
Indiana
Corydon
W. Kinzer
T. W. Knight
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