Destructive Fire Destroys New Middletown Church and Parsonage
A strong fire on Thursday evening gutted the Methodist church and parsonage at New Middletown, caused by a lightning strike. Loss estimates reach ten to twelve thousand dollars with limited insurance. services will be held at the public school while repairs are planned. The congregation will raise funds to rebuild after the blaze destroyed both buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Middletowth
Booal Bisman
Ysnee
Harrison County Man Named President of World Commerce
Claude H Huston of Harrison County resigns as assistant Secretary of Commerce at five thousand dollars yearly to become president of the World Commerce Corporation at one hundred thousand dollars yearly. He is a native of Boone township and has deep Indiana roots including Posey and Rehoboth connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisviile
Southern Indiana
Claude H. Huston
Wei
Harrison County
Claude
World Commerce Corporation
Huston
Elis Niey Tiwary Ison County
Oscenr Thasten
Posey
Tennessee
Damage suit settled in Clark County Milling Co case
A Clark County damage suit filed by Kathryn McKnight against Clark County Milling Co over injuries from a streetcar collision near Jeffersonville was settled before trial. Jurors were notified they were not needed. next on the docket is the State of Indiana versus William Barksdale on robbery before Judge John M. Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Harrison
Kathryn McKnight
Clark County Milling Company
Jeffersonville
State of Indians
William Barksdale
John M. Paris
Child Dies in Detroit Died of Pneumonia
The one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Straub Jr died in Detroit Michigan Monday night from pneumonia and her body is due to arrive in Corydon today for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Straub, Jr
Detroit
Michigan
Corydon
Fifteen Per Cent Dividend Paid by Corydon National Bank
Flora, Receiver for Corydon National Bank, reports a second dividend of 15 percent to depositors. Checks dated March 14 from the U S Treasury are being issued. first dividend was 5 percent. About 8450,000 remains to be paid as deposits earn interest and debtors owe interest to the bank. Miles Variety Store promotes radio sets and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Corydon National Tank
Treasury
Wrashington
Wold
Plans for 1923 County Fair Glimpse Attractions
Plans for the 1923 Une Clarrison County Agricultural Society fair include a top free attraction of five nets that draws crowds at every State Fair. Aiming for July 1 to 17, the event promises a full race card with new entries. Local racing prospects feature Stepro Bros six head, several named pacers and trotters, and a Lexington sale haul. Clarence Tucker, Joe Allywood, Carl Mabel, Peter Hiltner, Class Krause, and others are highlighted with multiple horses. A health exhibit and free dental exams for county school children are planned, with emphasis on farmer participation and stamp goods sales at Me-les Variety Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une Clarrison County Agricultural Society
Traredson Counnry
Stepro Bros
Modesty Ivan
Barman
Lexington
Mitre
Clarence Tucker
Joe Allywood
Carl Mabel
Dardananna
Vernon Pointer
Chester Puell
Cora Blackford
Louisville
Tie
Peter tHltner
Krause
Death of Aged Citizen in Berneville
Mr David Fouts died at his home in Berneville after months of illness. He was eighty one, survived by his widow Frances and eight children. Funeral held at home by Rev Joseph Boneh, burial in Sappenfield graveyard Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondas
David Fouts
Berneville
Airs Frances Fouts
Better Care of Cemetery Society Formed at Bethel Church
The Central and community women organized at Bethel Church on March 11 to care for the cemetery. Elected officers include President Marie Amy Vice President Stella Watson Secretary Nellie Applegate and Treasurer Hazel Longbottom. Pledges reach about fifty dollars for fence, bluegrass, mowing, cleanup, and related expenses. Nellie Applegate Sec Hazel Longbottom Treas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of Central and Community
Bethel Church
Marie Amy
Stella Watson
Nellie Applegate
Ulazel Longbottom
Hazel Longbottom
Treas
Real March Winter Hits Weeks After Ground Hog Day
The six weeks after Ground Hog Day bring continued winter weather. Sunday was pleasant, but a nor west er whipped up Sunday night, chilling the air and making Monday very cold and windy, one of the worst days of the winter.
Dr Hillary A Gobin Dies at 50 Former DePauw Leader
Dr Hillary A Gobin vice president emeritus and longtime DePauw University president died last Sunday at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis at the age of 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH. A. Gobin
Hillary A. Gobin
DePauw University
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Dr Edward Pell to Speak on Love Affairs in Corydon
Corydon church committee announces two day visit by Dr Edward Leigh Pell author lecturer and preacher. He will present Our Love Affairs lecture at 8:00 pm Tuesday in the grade school auditorium with free afternoon talks at 2:00 pm and an additional Wednesday night session 7:30 pm at the Methodist church. Tickets 25 cents. Seats reserved at Rielys drug store. committees from M E and U B churches and several denominations urge attendance to uplift Harrison county communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Edward Leigh Pell
Pell
Riely’s
Harrison County
Dr. Pell
J. G. Moore
M. E. Church
Frank E. Dropley
M. E
J. H. Toombs
U. B. Church
N. R. Davidson
John H. Heth
Christian Church
Leonard C. Keller
Dan P. Griffin
Presbyterian Church
Mark L. Harris
William Emery Riddle Dies at Corydon Home
Obituary notes the passing of William Emery Riddle a respected Corydon carpenter born February 16 1846 in Crawford County Indiana. He enlisted in 1862 at age sixteen and later married Katie Williams in 1878 with six children. two died young leaving sorrow in the family. His death occurred Friday morning after a winter illness. He was regarded as a principled faithful citizen and lifelong Christian gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
William Emery Riddle
Riddle
Democrat
Alton
Crawford County
Ind
George
Elvira Leas Parr Riddle
Katie Williams
Jesse
Betty
Ida
Jessie Lillian
Temple
Katie Lee
Harrison County High School Discussion League Contest
Four Harrison county high school students qualified for the county contest to be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist near Mauckport on Friday March 2. The discussion topic is Industrial Disputes and prevention in public and quasi public industries. An admission of ten cents supports expenses. all are invited.
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Harrison County
Harrison County High School
Mt. Zion
B. Church
Mauckport
Sylvia King
Laconia
Albert
Hisey
Lawson Ripperdan
New Aster
Dain
Marearer Douglass
Elizabeth
Devoted Father Passes Quietly in Corydon Home
In Corydon, a 33 year member of the Methodist church died after many years of deafness kept him from church work. He left a widow, ten children, and eight grandchildren. He passed away on the morning of March 16, 1923, leaving a memory of faithfulness and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Corydon
Tom Thumb Wedding Recalls Circus Era Nuptials in Bridgeport
Corvent society held a mock wedding for Tom Thumb and Miss Warren on March 16 in Bridgeport Central Township. Barnum's showman involvement drew guests from Corydon's Four Hundred, with a lengthy cast of midgets and attendants, a humorous ceremony, and playful vows about building tires and sewing buttons.
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Tou Thumb
Taiwvina Warren
Bridgeport
Barnum
Stratton
Carl Rainbolt
Harlan Evans
Dan Griffin
Kean Irwin
Sam Rielly
Victor Wright
Saps
Mames
Feleneth
Jacek Heth
Tommie Shew Grimes
Wilbur King
Mars Katherine Foley
Anna Gibson
Jane Wright
Elizabeth Bullett
Louise Fleck
Anna Jane Rowe
Patrick Higdon
Blaine Gilliams
Clara
Keaser
Foster Lahne
Louise McMonigle
George Reuter, Jr
Evelyn Adams
Fred Porter Griffin
Anna Lee Grimes
Dudley Brown
Thelma Davis
Albert Patterson
Carl Kopp
Russell Creech
Harry Butcher
Clarence Pate
Robert Stepra
Mary Frances Markle
Mildred Marceliot
Bertha Cook
Johnie Christley
William Lockhart
Parker Hurst
Dallas Wright
Lucy Harrison
Charles Butcher
Ruby Green
Tommy McGrain
Clara Shireman
Carl Richert
Dorothy Wells
Harold Logg
Evelyn Reuter
Howard Winter
Bessie Cook
Stanley Chinn
Mary Martha Grimes
Frank Peas
Lilliputian Wedding Recalled From Corydon 1904
Eighteen years ago a Corydon Democ rat report details a Lilliputian Wedding staged by three town churches. Children aged three to eight acted a full wedding and reception, with dozens of young performers, a rehearsed program, and citywide attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democcrat
Corydon Democrat
Charactops
Dr Ulric Hone Killed by Train
Local notice reports the death of Dr Ulric Hone in a train incident last Wednesday near Los Angeles. The message names surviving relatives in New Albany and Bloomington origins, and notes a letter to follow. The piece also previews a county entertainment event with performances by several local artists and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulric Hone
Priday Lesses
Joseph Denkos
Wate Nocafus
New Albany
Dro Agat
Los Angeles
California
Alrie Hon
Shursday
Tio
Bloomington
Indigo
Eighiteen
Ile
Matthew M. Tion
Ife
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New Middletown
Lichtning
Sall Insurance
Miles Varerty
Child
Corydon National Bank
Meli-j-w
Miles’ Variety Store
Meles Varerty Store
Gorydon
Richmond
Virginia
H. S. Discussion League
Mt. Zion Church
Tom Thumb
Pastor Tour Barbee Goon
James Armstrong
Elizabeth Dannenfelser
James Riely
Robert Obrannon
George Applegate
Hebe Wolfe
Margie Luckett
Frances Burk
Margaret Hudson
Jane Bottomi
Bride
David Crosier Mather
Nathleen Bullett
Clyde Mitchell
Helen Black
Lucy Cook
Dorothy Baker
May Huff
Geth Pitman
Ruth Morris
Grace Martin
Katherine Brewster
Carter Davis
Elden Breed Pn
Herbert Haas
Lucille Gailey
Annha May Davidson
Ruth Keller
John Long
James Barbee
Verner Ward
Louise Irvine
Chester Newlan
Emma Keller
W. Miles
Wm. Wenning
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Niidad
Count Numirers
Mary Frances Markel Sane
Bernice Smith
Ondrey Brown
Mildred Mayceller
Praiv
Freddie Griffin
Loveland
Julia Neely
Daisy Wolfe
Violet Hintzman
Kansas City
Mollie Keller
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