Bridgeport News Roundup of Local Happenings
Bridgeport and nearby towns report a falling river level and a series of brief notes. Names include John Alstott, Jap Pearson, Will Payton, Jve Blunk, Leo Payne, Will Wren, Wash Windell, Dan Stoy, Newton FP. Raiser, May and Donn Carter, B. F. Wright & Co., Levi P. Farnsley, Dr. Moore, Thomas Farnsley, Carl Lottich, George Fulner, J. W. Bauer, Will Evans, Mrs. Frank Williams, Mollie Motsinger, Mrs. Robert W Williams, and others. Mentioned events include school closings, a Peter Roth sale, a fertilizer delivery to Kentucky, a missing Democrat, and incubator experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alstott
Jap Pearson
Will Payton
Illinois
Jve Blunk
Leo Payne
Bellvy
New Albany
Will Wren
Wash Windell
Bridgeport
Dan Stoy
Stoy
River Road
Newton FP
Highlands
Bottoms
May
Donn Carter
McHarry
B. F. Wright & Co
Kentucky
Levi P. Farnsley
Moore
Thomas Farnsley
Tom
Carl Lottich
Indianapolis
George Fulner
J. W. Bauer
Peter Roth
St. Patrick's Day
Will Evans
Shuck’s Corner
Frank Williams
Mollie Motsinger
Martin County
Robert W Williams
Community Notes From Moberly area visit and work
The Democrat is our welcome visitor. Robert Pitman works for J. W. G. Loudon. Several men are busy on the telephone line. C. E. Crabill hauls logs to White Cloud. J. M. White, recently on the Sick list, can be out again. Rev. W. G. Morgan and family visited Abraham Bells. Mrs. Steve Taylor and two sons stayed with Mrs. J. M. White. Miss May Feller and Jesse Brown visited friends nearby. Miss Sallie Shuck visits her sister Mrs. Ed Watson for meetings at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pitman
J. W. G. Loudon
C.E. Crabill
White Cloud
J. M. White
Rev. W.G. Morgan
Abraham Bells
Steve Taylor
May Feller
Jesse Brown
Sallie Shuck
Ed Watson
New Middletown Community Notes Highlight Local Activity
Farmers sow oats as Mize Josephine UWolland visits New Albany while Dowdle stays with Harveay Dogwood. Florence Cooper ends a successful school term with a large crowd and photographer Miller capturing the scene. Joan Shaffer’s sale draws strong attendance as Mamie and Jacob Eve visit New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Uwolland
Isaac Peters
New Albany
Dowdle
Harveay
Florence Cooper
Mr. Miller
Joan Shaffer
Mamie
Jacob Eve
Pacific Coast Tickets From Chicago to Western Ports
Ticket program from Chicago to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and more via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line with daily excursions in Pullman sleeping cars. Double berth option is 47.00 with meals in dining cars. Booklets mailed after payment of four cents. N M Breeze General Agent Cincinnati Ohio. mar22-5w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Porthauld
Tacoma
Seattle
Victoria
Vancouver
Chiswee
Union Pacific
North-Western
Portland
N. M. Breeze
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Ohic
Has Stood The Test For 25 Years Grove Tasteless Tonic
An old advertisement touts Grove Tasteless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It promises no cure, no pay and lists a 50 cent price.
Marriage License Records Show Several Couples
Ephett i S Harper and Hachael H Sturgeon. Conner and Espie EB Melton. Simpson and Lyella Seacat. Starksdalp and Corda A Davis listed as applying for marriage licenses in the local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephett i
S. Harper
Hachael H
Sturgeon
S. Conner
Espie EB
Melton de R. Simpson
Lyella Seacatewis II
Starksdalp
Corda A. Davis
Local Notes From Laconia and Surrounding Towns
Laconia reports residents improving with Mrs Hornicille Sr and Mrs Julius Johns both described as not better at this writing. Births include a son to Mr and Rey Duggins and another to Mr and Mrs Augustus Merk. Several visits, movements, and travel notes follow, along with a gala Swamp College day, a spelling match, and sermons by Rev Radcliffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Elbert
Hornicille Sr
Julius Johns
Swamp College
Nellye Funk
Clyde Smith
Bob Babcock
Crushed Bone and Oyster Shells Replace Feed Mix
A fragment notes ingredients Crushed Bone Oyster Shells and Pieck's Stock and Poultry Food with Meal Ground Brood Meal and doe Bender referenced. unclear context suggests a feed or animal nutrition listing. The terse item hints at product names and supplies in a farm or poultry feed setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieck
Do You Get Up With a Lame Back
Kidney trouble make you miserable readers of this paper are offered a free bottle and a book about Kilmer Swamp Root a kidney bladder remedy promoted by Dr Kilmer & Co Binghamton NY. The ad claims cures for lame back uric acid and Bright's Disease and notes bottles sold by druggists with a free offer for first time readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidner
Kilmer
Bright
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Local Notes and Obituaries From Morris Township
Alfred Ryles on sick list and Wm Jacobi confined with lagrippe. Wayne Briscoe funeral at Mt. Pleasant with Bradford attendees. Christine Elliot dies after paralysis at 66. burial at Bradford Protestant cemetery. Merrily wedding bells for Stephen Harper and Rachael Sturgeon. Funeral services led by Rev Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Harper
Rachael Sturgeon
Buffalo Bill
Jesse Elliot
An Fie
Christine Elliot
Morgan Township
Bradford Protestant
Hudson
U. B. Church
Central area notes include illness travel and relocations
Wheat looks well in this vicinity. Henry Albin is quite sick of kidney trouble and lagrippe. Cortez J. Watson has returned from a week’s trip to Illinois. Joe Long of Cincinnati visits his parents and friends in this vicinity. Many people attended quarterly meeting at Mt. Zion Sunday. W. W. Hardin will move to Mauckport this week after teaching at No. 15. Ed. B. Love will move into his new house soon. he has a commodious and handsome residence. Sabbath school at Central postponed for good and various reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Albin
Cortez J. Watson
Illinois
Joe Long
Cincinnati
Mt. Zion
W. W. Hardin
Mauckport
No. 15
Ed. B. Love
Central
Death of Mrs Gohl Near Corydon
Mrs Gohl wife of Wm Gohl died at her home five miles south of Corydon last Sunday after a three day illness of lagrippe. She was about seventy years old and mother of six children four of whom lived with her. A member of the German Reformed Church she was regarded as a kind Christian lady. The funeral was held from Pleasant Ridge church and the remains were buried in the churchyard.
Revival Sparks in New Albany and Surrounding Towns
A local revival draws large crowds with Rev. Gilley of Georgetown assisting. Residents report visits from New Albany and New Providence figures, while others attend funerals in Sulphur and school exams at Salisbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Herman Burn
Ethel Mosier
Monroe Sappenfield
James C. Martin
Penn
Cumberland Exchange
New Albany
Cumberland
Gilley
Georgetown
Local Farm Moves and Family Updates in Sugar Tree Grove
Sugar Tree Grove notes several moves on local farms with Wace Smith acquiring Johnny Cunningham’s land and John Kintner purchasing Leander Bottles’ property near Kendall’s land. Manton Windell and Jacob Conrad plan to relocate their saw mill onto Aaron Wolf’s farm. Peon Haas sells a work horse bargain. Miss Martha Cunningham returns home after staying with Jacob Haas. The town greets a newborn boy and Mrs. James Long’s health remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manton Windell
Jacob Conrad
Aaron Wolf
Peon Haas
John Kintner
Leander Bottles
Kendall’s Landing
Martha Cunningham
Jacob Haas
Chris Hubbard
James Long
Unknown Body Found Near Ohio River Shore
The body of an unknown middle aged man was found in a drift at the Ohio river shore near Suear Grove last Sunday morning by A. J. Glaze. No identification or valuables were found on the body. Coroner Wright held an inquest and the remains were given to the Township Trustee for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Suear Grove
A. J. Glaze
Wright
Local Notes From Sunshine Community
Sunshine. C. A. PINAIRE Mrs. Adolf Pinaire is on the sick list. Our school closed on the 14th of this month Prentice Murr was kicked by a horse last week and badly hurt. Little Hershel Morten of Corydon is visiting his grandmother Mrs Garbrough of this place. Telephone work is going right on. Mrs Thee eacat and family have returned fresh visit to relatives in Blue river township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Radmacher
Clara Melton
E. C
William
Oscar Huston
Elizabeth
Loulie Shields
Falls Cities
Alf Lemmon
Orville Funk
Bert McRae
Dode Brown
Illinois
Marion Faith
Pike
Corydon
Charlies Boone
Louisville
Cant
Mclrac
Rogers Camping Ground
Wim. A. Russell
Joel Russell
Wm. Justice
Anna
Maggie
Rehoboth
Swamp College
Messrs
Curtus Daley
Bate Cooper
W. J. Nadtacher
Prentice Murr
Hershel Morten
Garbrough
Thee Eacat
Blue River Township
Frenchtown Notes on Local Moves and Departures
Albert Smith discusses plans to head west soon while Martin Henriot intends to move to Mill town. John Nolot, after nine years employed in Louisville, has returned home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Henriot
Milltown
John Nolot
Louisville
Champion Liniment for Children
Chas. Drake a mail carrier from Chapinv ille Conn says Chamberlain's Pain Balm is the champion of all liniments. He suffered rheumatism in his shoulder for a year until a storekeeper recommended it and it completely cured him. One application gives prompt relief and continued use for a short time will effect a permanent cure, for sale at Urosier's Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Drake
Chapinville
Conn
Urosier’s Corner
No. 8 School Set To Close April Fourteenth
Pearidge notes JACK PURPLE of The Democrat visiting nearby. No. 8 school under Prof. F. T. Tyler progresses well and will close April 14. Sunday school organized at No. 8 on March 19 with officers elected: Sup’t Mrs. Sallie Barritt, Asst Sup’t Geo. M. Miller, Secretary and Treasurer Pearly Miller, Asst Sec Bertha Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
F. T. Tyler
Sup’t
Sallie Barritt
Auction Notice Denies Retirement and Rates
The undersigned R F Davis denies quitting the auction business and refutes reports of charging fifteen dollars per sale. He states charges are reasonable and lists upcoming auctions on March 23 25 and 28. A separate note reports friends held a surprise birthday type gathering for John Irvine on North Market Street last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Davis
John Irvine
North Market Street
Captain McRae Dies at 85 in Taylor Township
Capt John McRae of Taylor Township died aged 85 years 1 month 4 days after a paralytic stroke earlier in life He navigated the Ohio and Mississippi rivers earning the nickname Captain He was a farmer of a large river bottom farm and a respected community member He leaves a son Clerk James A McRae a daughter Mrs Belle Noe and many grandchildren The funeral was held at Rogers Camp Ground with Rev L G Carnes Major J S Pfrimmer and Revs George W Lamb and Chas W Rhodes officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McRae
Taylor Township
Ohio
Mississippi
Ohio River
Presbyterian Church
James A. McRae
Belle Noe
Rogers’ Camp Ground
L. G. Carnes
J. S. Pfrimmer
George W. Lamb
Chas, W
Rhodes
New Salisbury Notes Warm Up with Illness and School Event
J P McCoy on the sick list and Miss Melissa Routh very sick with a sore hand. Several mumps cases reported in the area. Mrs Lannie Davis of New Albany visits at home. Mrs JFM Wolfe returns from visiting her brother in Chrisney. John Srinkle and family move to Orange County with Miss Lou Byrn. Nola Davidson and wife visit the Bringles in Corydon. Brown and daughter of Corydon visit the McCoys. Last Jackson township teachers institute held at New Salisbury with graduation exams. High school and common students plan a M E church entertainment on the 31st with a small fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. McCoy
Melissa Routh
Lannie Davis
New Albany
J. F. M. Wolfe
Chrisney
John Srinkle
Lou Byrn
Orange County
Nola Davidson
Corydon
Jack Bringle
Teachers’ Institute
Jackson Township
M. E
Mauckport Briefs and Obituaries Reach Local Readers
Local notes report Mrs. Sarah Gwartney and Tobe Cowper family ill with lagrippe. Mauckport Milling Co. ships seven thousand bushels to Ballard Ballard Louisville, buying more than ground this season. Elizabeth Singleton dies at 66 years 11 months 2 days. funeral at M. BE church. Griff Miller dies in Florida at 23. buried at Highland cemetery. leaves wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raith & Beanblossom
Mauckport Milling Co
Ballard & Ballard
Louisville
Elizabeth Singleton
George W. Singleton
Our Town
M. BE
Lasley
Mauckporte
Fiorida
Griff
Florida
Eegased
Teaves
Highland Cemetery
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed for Piles and Burns
J L Tucker endorses De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as best for piles cuts and burns. Sold by all druggists. The piece notes a basketball game at the Auditorium where Corydon High School defeated New Albany 26 to 17. Also mentions Northern mixed and white seed oats from W H Bulllett & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
J. L. Tucker
The
Harmonizer Centre
Ala
New Albany
Corydon High School
Corydon Boys
W. H. Bulllett & Son
Bucklen’s Amnic Salve saves eye in Syracuse incident
Chas F Lemberger of Syracuse N Y recounts treating his son's eye injury with Bucklen’s Amnic Salve after a severe gash. He credits the salve with quick healing and eye preservation. Also noted for burns and ulcers. price 26 cents at L A Riley & Son drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Lemberger
Syracuse
N. Y
L. A. Riley & Son Drug Store
Mar
Peruna Named by Navy Officer in 1837 Letter
OMMODORE Somerville Nicholson of the United States Navy writes from 1837 R Street Northwest Washington DC praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh and recommending it to others. He notes army and navy protect the country and Peruna protects them against climate exposure with many testimonials on file. He invites readers to contact Dr Hartman for advice if results are not prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ommodore Somerville Nicholson
United States Navy
R Street
Northwest
Washington, D.C
Dr. Hartman
B. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Real Estate Transfers Listing Multiple 19th Century Conveyances
A long list of property transfers shows numerous buyers and sellers with parcels ranging from 2 to 80 acres, values from 75 to 1000 dollars, and several named towns including Mauckport Elizabeth Laconia Central and Elizabeth. An advertising note promotes Oliver Steel Beam plows at W H Bullett and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartman
Edward J. Hartman
Wm. A. Smith
Wim. Smith
Central
Wm. Smith
Clorinda Smith
Clara M. Roby
Wim. A. Smith
Ephraim Byrne
Nettie Martin
David L. Lorenz
Maggie
Mithiel Herter
Quintilla J. Kerr
August C. Ott
Louis Utrecht
Wm. H. [Eller
Sylvester M. Kannadel
Rowan Boone
Hattie L. Beanblossom
Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of Charles Henri Ott
The administrator of the Charles Henri Ott estate in Harrison Circuit Court reports filing the final settlement and sets a hearing for the first day of May Term 1905. All heirs creditors and interested parties are notified to appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Witness dated March 17 1905. Martin H Fenriott Adminr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henriott
Harrison Circuit Cour
Martin Hfenriott
Adinr
Notice of Final Settlement in Estate of John H. Gable
Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of John H. Gable deceased has filed a final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court. The May Term 1905 date is set for May 1 1905. Heirs legatees creditors and interested parties must appear and show cause why the final settlement should not be approved. March 17 1900 Willard Dent(s) Administrator 122-2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Gable
Harrison Circuit Court
Saids
Sid Court
Willard ( Dents
Admyr
Appointment of Administrator for Philip Walther Estate
John P. Zollman named administrator of the estate of Philip Walther, late of Harrison County, Indians. Estate declared solvent. File dated March 17, 1905. Admiralty Wm Ridley, attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Walther
Harrison County
John P. Zollman
Admir. Wm
Ridley, Atty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carter
Moberly
Laulie F. Pitman
New Middletown
Zabola Isirkham
Laconia
Grace Russell
Zettie Sands
Rey Duggins
Augustus Merk
Theo
King
C. F. Sands
J. H. Conrad
Elizabeth Implement Co
Rush Boone
Scott Township
Anna Beanblossom
Titus
Radcliffe
Union Chapel
Alfred Ryles
H. O. Brown
Wm. Jacobi
Lagrippe
Hlden Ellis
Steve Harper
S. A. Douglass
Abe Williams
Dengerfield
James Gibson
New Providence
Do. N. Maymen
Rebecca
Sulphur
Crawford County
Scott
James M. Scott
Huron Tyler
Keller Wagon Works
Sarah Goss
J. D. Byrn
Abe
Sugar Tree Grove
W. P. Mauer
Wace Smith
Johnny Cunningham
C. A. Pinaire
Adolf Pinaire
Frenchtown
Theodore J. Henriot
the Democrat
Albert Smith
Pearidge
Jack Purple
New
Inez Gray
F. M. Hardin
J.B. Anderson
Sarah Gwartney
Tobe Cowper
John H. Wolfe
Magdalina Kopp
Wm. Anderson
John Anderson
Jennie B. Smith
Mamie F. Taveta
Mary McFarland
James P. Hobbs
Oliver Steel
W. H. Bullett and Son’s
Indiana
Harrison
Michael H. Herter
Maggie C. Herter
Sarah Lawrenz
Wm. Ridley
Sarah Lawreny
James A. McRar
Amos Lemmon
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