Nevin School Closes With Surprise Dinner
In Hursttown area residents attended weekend activities as families visited relatives in Corydon and Depauw. Nevin School, taught by Ambrogia Hurst, closed last Saturday with a grassside luncheon for the students and a phonograph recital, plus lemonade and a light program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Keller Sr
Corydon
Barrow
Thomas ,Winn Jr
Thomas Winn
Jacob Cline
Navvy Lahne
Fred Tyert
Emma Laine
New Albany
Clarence Wright
Joe Vaughn
Depauw
Sylvia
Lucile Housel
Myrtle Wright
Nevin
Ambrogia Hurst
Hancock notes and local visits in Corydon area
Mary Lofton appears on the sok list while John Chase travels on business in Corydon. A newborn boy arrives to Mr. and Mrs. Perryman. Logan Pankey and wife visit Corydon. Marion Dewey from Milltown visits G W Barksdale. Walter Baker makes a Corydon trip. J T Hoke visits New Albany and Louisville. Ed McKinster and family spend time with Sam Turnbaugh at Fredericksburg. Otto Seacat and wife visit Depauw. Wheat near here turns yellow due to bad weather. Elmer Creech and family visit Sherman Sappenfield at Fredericksburg.
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Mary Lofton
John Chase
Corydon
Walter Baker
J.T. Hoke
New Albany
Louisville
Ed. McKinster
Sam Turnbaugh
Fredericksburg
Elmer Creech and
Sherman Sappenfield
Bridgeport News Highlights Local Visit and Fishing Tales
Bud Falner and wife of Louisville visited Sher parents over the weekend. Eugene Villier reported a catfish catch over fifty pounds. Mussel Company's outfit arrived with boats tents and barges, about forty people joined. Misses Filla Beeler Peach Wilkerson visit Miss May Carver. Cold snap damaged berries fruit beans corn and potatoes in several localities. T. W. Peters celebrated his 48th birthday with a surprise dinner.
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Enterprise Mussel Company
Outit
Filla Beeler
Peach Wilkerson
Kentucky
Miss May Carver
Free Trip to Washington Contest Rules Clarified
The Democrat announces contest provisions for a Free Trip to Washington. Subscriptions counted by name only. renewals or same-name entries may be excluded to prevent duplication.
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Washington
Democrat
Multiple Global Alerts And Domestic Updates In Brief
Reports indicate Honduran troops massing on the Guatemalan frontier and fires devastate La Plata Missouri. Roosevelt receives a Turkish tug while Mexican artillery for Guatemala border is recalled. The pope may appoint new cardinals in June. A Mozambique cyclone causes vast loss of life and property. Bryson confirmed as Indianapolis postmaster. Fiji visit invitation accepted by the U.S. fleet. A DC Republican primary delegates race results in a black delegate victory. Hankow storm claims 200 lives. many ships wrecked. DC appropriation bill totals about 11.5 million. Iowa Wesleyan elects Rev Edward A Schell as president. Steeple Jack Gallagher dies after 80 feet fall in Cleveland. Mrs Madeline Fitz elected head of the Daughters of the Revolution. Cuban rains ease crop concerns. Mount Etna erupts with dramatic flames. Hermas Smith receives 20000 from National Life for four weeks disability. Dr Kathryn Habermel graduates from Southwestern Homeopathic Medical School. future location undecided.
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la Plata
Santa Barbara
Roosevelt
Turkey
Mexico City
Comora
Mosambique
Local Farm Tools Advertises Malta Pivot-Axle Cultivator
An advertisement from J. L. Rown at 62 All new goods north of the courthouse promotes a Malta pivot-axle riding cultivator for corn cultivation. The ad urges buyers to get the unit now and note W. H. Bullett & Sona in the nearby area.
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Malta
W. H. Bullett & Sona
Court House
J. L. Rown
Congressional Summary of Military and Civil Appropriations
The text outlines congressional activity with funding debates on naval construction and marine forces, anti trust strengthening, and a president's request for four battleships rejected by vote. It notes Senate pension and District of Columbia bills, cyclone aid, and House focus on the sundry civil appropriation bill with various conference actions and memorial services.
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SIPR
Odoverrs
Marine Corps
House
Senate
Pension and District of Columbia
District of Columbia
Hikins
Hepburn Railroad
Long Cruise Sets Record for Atlantic Battle Fleet Route
Washington dispatch notes the Atlantic battleship fleet will cover about 42 500 miles by the time it reaches Hampton Roads on February 22. The itinerary from San Francisco to the Philippines to China and Japan back to Manila totals 16 218 miles with a Honolulu to Auckland leg of 3 850 miles, the longest steaming distance without coal. The voyage includes Samoa coal stops for the colliers and supply ships, with Haines storing coal on deck and fuel in its fire room to extend range.
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Washington Dispatch
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
Philippines
China
Japan
Manila
Honolulu
Auckland
Samoa
Hainois
Receipts Slump in April Deficit Grows in State Finances
The government reports April receipts of 43,919,321 and expenditures of 59,888,784, yielding a monthly deficit near 16 million. Ten month totals show a 51,644,615 shortfall versus last year’s surplus of 56,475,751, with receipts down 41,397,562 and expenditures up 66,722,804. Projected year end deficit could reach 125,000,000.
Seven Springs Notes and Local Visits
Mrs Joe Bauer and Mrs Evaline Sturms are on the sick list. William Morgan and family spent time in Louisville. Irma McClure attends the Spring term at Elizabeth. John Hild and Joseph Bauer were in Louisville. William Wallace of Louisville visits the Kreutzers. Lee Bauer’s family and Charles Lind trip to Corydon. Kreutzers travel to Falls Cities. Clay Roselle of Plainville visits his mother Mrs BeHe Roselle. Mayme Roselle and Luceille and Charles WW are called on Mrs Lee Bauer.
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Clay Roselle
Plainville, Ind
BeHe Roselle
Mayme Roselle
Luceille
Charles
Lee Bauer
Frost Damages Local Fruit in New Salisbury
New Salisbury reports frost damaged fruit prompting local concerns. Residents including John Wagner plan new construction nearby while Mr Flinn and wife move into the vicinity. Mrs Brune and son Windell visit from Valeene. Miss Eskew visits Miss Boston. others travel to Corydon for business. Perry Wolfe and family visit relatives here. Rev Sallee to preach at M B E church May. All invited to attend.
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Perry Wolfe
Mt. Carmel
Salleeé
M. BE
Depauw Daily Socials note visits and weather
Otto Seacat and wife visited Will Seacat on Friday. Ed Briscoe's son Dexter has been quite ill. Mrs Mat Briscoe visits Ed Briscoe this week. Mr and Mrs Joseph Mathey of Frenchtown visited W.EF Nolot on Friday. George Ash and wife of Eckerly visited relatives in Depauw. Luther Ross of Bear Dorwood visiting his father E Ross. A heavy frost Friday night damaged local fruit. Nora Barksdale of Hardinsburg visited Aunt Mrs Lillian Nolot this week. Mrs Wayne Briscoe, rebuilding after recent house fire, plans a new cottage. Ed Peters and teachers’ examination visit Corydon then stayed with J D Pitman. Herman and Margaret Williams of Jeffersonville visit grandparents Churchill and returned home.
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Luther Ross
Bear Dorwood
E. Ross
Nora Barksdale
Hardinsburg
Lillian Nolot
Wayne Briscoe
Ed. Peters
Corydon
J. D. Pitman
Herman and
Margaret Williams
Jeffersonville
Mrs. Churchill
Names and fortunes drift in Moberly notes
Charles Marchery lost a fine cow recently. Mrs. Jane Thevenot is reported somewhat better. Charles Loudon visited his brother John R Loudon and family. Mr. and Mrs. John P Pitman spent Sunday with Mrs P’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ell. Mrs. John White was called to her daughter Mrs. Edward Moser who is very ill with lung trouble.
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Charles Loudon
John R. Loudon
John P. Pitman
Josephell
John White
Edward Moser
United Christian party nominates tickets at Rock Island convention
The United Christian party met in Rock Island Illinois and named Rev Thorney of Decatur Illinois for president and L S Coffin of Fort Dodge Iowa for vice president. Delegates from four states attended about forty members with half women. Mrs Laura Fixon presided and W R Benkett of Davenport Iowa was reelected national chairman.
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United Christian Party
Rock Island Ill
Rev. Thorney
Decatur, Ill
L. S. Coffin
Fort Dodge
Laura Fixon
W. R. Benkett
Davenport
Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Events
A busy week with guests calling on Miss Ethyn Baker and Miss Susan Chappel, school activities closing, and a log rolling contest hosted by Lee Daley. Travelers include John Cooper returning from the Southwest and Edgar Saifer planning Kentucky and Tennessee tours with entertainment.
Notice of Application for Liquor License in Harrison County
Notice to Jackson township voters in Harrison county Indiana that Christian J. Heuser, a male resident over 21, will apply to the Harrison County Board of Commissioners at the June 1908 meeting for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in O Bannon. He proposes a ground-floor room with glass front, fronting a public street, to be in full view when not closed, and seeks permission to also furnish and serve lunch with the liquor sale. Heuser states he currently has no license, will be owner and proprietor, and has resided in Jackson township for over a year with good moral character.
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Jackson Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Grestack
Jackson
By & Rt
Leos
Jacob Isterling
O'Bannon
Board of Commissioners
Caerydon
Jackkson Township
Actus
Christian J. Heuser
New Amsterdam
Washington Township
Ndiana
Corydon
Greene Street
John E. Mathews
Lanesville
Franklin Township
Main Street
Waterison County
Herman Bauer
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