Corydon Local Gleanings from Harrison County News
Corydon and surrounding area reports include visits by Caughlin of Louisville, farm sales at W H Bullett and Son, crop notes, school enrollment figures, court actions, and local civic updates. Notable items include a trial ac quitted in the circuit court, a divorce granted, a derailed rail flyer near Milltown, and a lightning loss in a local store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaf
Louisville Traction Company
Harrison
Floyd County
A Novel Way to Divorce by Abandonment Plea
A satirical suggestion claims driving a wife to insanity and sending her to an asylum can secure a divorce on grounds of abandonment and harsh treatment. The quip endorses a method deemed absurd and unethical.
Jury Acquits Jim Hargis in Kentucky Murder Case
In Lexington Kentucky last week a jury failed to convict Jim Hargis for the murder of Jim Cockerel. The judge’s instructions were questioned though two jurors stood firm and found guilt despite perceived bias. The writers condemn the alleged crime gang and demand severe punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hargis
Lexington
Jim Hargis
Jim Cockerel
No More Tigers Warn Corydon Community
Citizens in Corydon and Harrison township announce remonstrances signed by three fourths of legal voters to end what they call blind tigers. The letter threatens action if authorities fail to enforce the majority will, urging obedience to democratic principles and noting that prescribers and druggists are under watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Harrison Township
Local Social Notes and Epworth League Formation
New Salisbury residents and visitors include INEZ GRAY, JOSIE BYRNE, EMMA DOME, ELLA and CORA WOLFE, ZETTA and VADA LAHUE, C C BYRNE, HAMPTON BRINGLE, KATE MAY LY LEA ADAMS, and OLIVER LONGEST. Epworth League was organized with Clarence Byrn as president and meets each Sunday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Walk
Corydon
Josie Byrne
Silas Bringle
Emma Dome
Ella and
Cora Wolfe
Mott
Maud Byrne
Ella Wolfe
Bill LaHue
Zetta and
Vada
Nevin
C. C. Byrne
Catherine and
Fannie Adams
Hampton Bringle
Low Dell
Kate
May
Lee Adams
Oliver Longest
Dr. Byrne
Selisbury
Crandall
Epworth League
Clarence Byrn
Maul Byrn
May Adams
Ellen Deweese
David Stevens
Mary McIntosh
Charles Routh
Conversational Evangelism Touched Key Note at Sunday Gathering
Rev. F E W Halpenny of Indianapolis spoke at a Sunday school convention urging personal, face to face outreach to sinners. He argued for less churchology and more daily, practical kindness and direct contact to win souls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F E. W. Halpenny
Indianapolis
Bro. Halpenny
Squirrels and Law Combine in Old Note on Protection
An historical parcel cites a law banning hunting or possessing wild squirrels from January 1 to August 1 with a ten dollar fine per animal. A note warns readers of penalties and mentions a reward offer, urging public attention in the Democrat columns.
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Democrat
Indiana Requisition Granted for Milo Peters
Columbus Ohio April 22 Governor Herrick honors Indiana requisition for Milo Peters arrested here and wanted in Clinton County Indiana on assault charge. Accused offense allegedly occurred May 1, 1902 and victim named Anna Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Columbus
Ohio
Herrick
Milo Peters
Clinton County
Anna Sheets
State Nurses Association to Meet in Evansville in October
The semi annual meeting of the State Association of Trained Nurses was held in session here and decided to hold the next annual meeting at Evansville in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Fort Wayne
State Association of Trained Nurses
Bridgeport Social News and Visits
Bridgeport notes show residents visiting relatives in Elizabeth Stuart's Landing and Louisville and guests from New Albany Embury and Black Creek. Local figures recount berry harvests fish hooks bees and a mining outing aboard The Princess with Captain R G McCord and wife.
Rehoboth Church Dedicated as Crowd Applauds Debt Paid
Illnesses and visits fill Laconia life as Miss Ella Hays recovers from serious illness and Hallie Shields improves. The Rehoboth church dedication drew a large crowd with about 350 dollars of debt paid, helped by a one third donation from James McFarland of Louisville. Wardia Frakes observed his 20th birthday with friends at Joel Russell’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
James McFarland
Louisville
McFarland
Wardia Frakes
Joel Russell
Nettye Ludlow
Ethyl
Bessye Hunter
Claude Boone
Artie and
Ora Ludlow
George Stults
Optical spectacles restore youth vision at Arter's Laconia
An advertisement notes spectacles will restore bright vision for youth and aid the aged at Arter's in Laconia Indiana. It claims to correct all refraction errors and relieve eye strain. A stray line mentions Patrick Griffin's old horse died recently from lockjaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arter’s
Laconia
Ind
Commissioners' Allowances May 1905
List of allowances paid by the Board of Commissioners at the May term 1905. Includes numerous individuals such as John Stoker, Lewis Dailey, Mary E. Stoncipher, J. J. Bullett & Son, Wm. Kingery, George J. Dowle, and others with varied small payments, salaries, and expenses. Total items cover fines, poor relief, highway work, board health charges, and court house support among local agencies and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Wm. Best
John Stoker
Fin Pat Boy
Roy Jack
Lewis Dailey
Ed French
Wm. E. Pitman
Chas, Hardin
Frank Peter
Chas. Routh
Zebbie Radcliff
Edward Radcliff
B. IF. Hurst
Kingery
Chas, Swan
E. B. Love
James Jacobs
Edward Roby
Emmett Watson
Frank Cooper
Wm. Cooper
Ren Dean
Jacob Miller
J. J. Bullett & Son
S. H. Armstrong
B. F. Lofton
John Perryman
Chas. Trobridge
John Kennedy
J. W. Hauck
Co. Asylum
P. H. Schoen
Board Health
A.J. Eaton
Poor
R. B. Neel
John B. Stonecipher
Co. Aylm
Jacob Crosby
J. FE. Habermel
E. L. Pitman
Mary E. Stoncipher
Ayim
Kirkham
I. L. Neely
Z. T. Funk
Wdaas
Peete
John Atkins
Henderson Conlee
John Arnold
Geo. J. Dowle
Georia L. Shields
J. J. Bullett & Son, Co. Asylum
Court House
A.J. McIntosh
C. P. Trotter & Co
J. W. Spencer, Poor
J. B. Frederick
D. C. Fouts, Poor
Henry Bonames
Jacob Hottell
R. H. Cunningham
Safe
Davis
Com
W. B. Ludlow
Insane Hospital
Bet
Joseph Denbo
James M. Blake
A. A. Prelle
C. L. Morris
D. M. Goss
John Gibbs
Roy O'Bannon
B.F.O’ Bannon
Wm. Abbey
Fred E. Lindsey
Oliver Byrne
J.D. Byrn
Town of
Corydon
Floyd Co
Frank E. Watson
A. H.C
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Small Town Weekend
Goldie Alstott remains on the sick list. Mr. W. C. Bowling of Elizabeth was in our vicinity last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Barksdale visited John Alstott's on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Davis of Ramsey spent Sunday with Mr. Thomas Clunie. Miss Letta Dellinger returned from Sunshine where she had been visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Alstott
W. C. Bowling
Elizabeth
Chas. Barksdale
John Alstott
Wm. Davis
Ramsey
Thomas Clunie
One Minute Cough Cure Promotes Cough Relief Prominently
An advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as an on time remedy for coughs croup and whooping cough and calls it harmless pleasant tasting and a favorite among children. The notice also mentions attorney William F Avery of Palmyra and a side delivery clover buncher option for seed crop savings and advertises mail orders from W H Bulleit & Son.
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W.H. Bulleit & Son
Georgetown News A Busy Patch Of Local Happenings
Harry Baker shows improvement while Bryan Democrat cheers Charley Byrne. A son born to Mr and Mrs Hugh Engle. Corn planting delayed by hard rains as grass wheat and oats look well locally. William Kietchley of New Albany moved to Rolinson farm. D T Williams and family visited Dan Mosier. Joe Clipp renovates his storeroom front. Miss Lou Mosier returns from Indianapolis. George Collins, aged citizen, is reported paralyzed. Henry Sears and wife visit his mother in Bradford who is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Engle
William Kietchley
New Albany
Rolinson
D. T. Williams
Dan Mosier
George Collins
Henry Sears
Philip Martin
Bradford
Sunday School Convention at Harrison County
The Harrison County Sunday School Convention met at the Presbyterian church for Monday and Tuesday with good attendance. Rev. E. W. Halpenny, secretary of the State S S organization, spoke several times, including a Monday address on Conversational Evangelism urging Christians to show interest in others souls. T. W. Burton of Elizabeth, county president, chaired and praised as an energetic manager.
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Harrison County
Presbyterian Church
E. W. Halpenny
S. S
T. W. Burton
Elizabeth
Burton
Birthday surprise honors Miss Mary Williar in town
A local birthday surprise honored Miss Mary Williar on her sixteenth birthday as friends and neighbors gathered. The death of a small child of Everett Brown was noted, and Miss Minnie Y Thompson of Louisville visits local friends. Ford Ferree is reported on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Y Thompson
Louisville
Ford Ferree
Mary Williar
Portland Cement Supply Now Available in Any Quantity
V. B. Bullet and Son announce receipt of Portland cement and offer to deliver cement in any requested quantity to customers. The statement invites inquiries for orders and emphasizes readiness to supply.
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V. BH
Bulleit & Son
Administrator Sale of Real Estate in Lanesville
Notice: John P. Zollman as administrator of Philip Walther’s estate will sell the west half of Lot 66 in Lanesville Harrison County Indiana at public auction. Sale set at one o'clock p m on premises with payment terms of one third cash and rest in two equal installments over six and nine months, secured by promissory notes bearing six percent interest. Legal notice filed May 1905 with attorney Wm. Ridley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Walther
Harrison Circuit Court
Lanesville
Harrison County
Indiana
Towit
Insana
John P. Zollman
Adar
Wm. Ridley
Isaac A. Ransom
Jessie Ransom
Major W. Funk
Corydon
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The
Corydon Democrat
Keller
C.D. Caughlin
C. W.way
Alton
Alta
John Heitz
New Albany Ledger
W. H. Bullett & Son
Crayden
Leander Bottles
John Seig
Indian Creek
Crawford County
D. E. McCullum
Treavenworth
Emma Popham
Blanche Boone
Boone Township
Vinton Black
Louisville School of Dentistry
Lee Davis
Maggie L.morris
Bloomington
W. A. Seller Co
Clicut
State of
A. L. Hershman
Una Schaffer
Flyer
Southern Railroad
Milltown
Crcme
Ely
Pike
Corydon High School
Deering
FP. A. Bulleit
Alois Horns
Columbus Citizen
Corydon Cannery
Michigan
Erie Preseing Co
New York
United States
Grose
Harry B. Jewett
Michael Fuley
Jewett
Ate Gresham Andrews
Andrews
Walter
Gresham
Buffalo
N.Y
Harry McGrain
Big Plate
Oto
Chicago
Irs
Feller 'S
Keller’s
C. H. Ginkins
Malta
D. C. Fouts
Palmyra
Eureka
Thomas McGrain
Washington City
Dr. Hazelwood
English
Henry Reinecke
Southern Railway
Daisy Colvin
Rosewood
Walter Bullett
Stenograpper
Fink
Russell
Charley Johnson
Ama Knowe
Fannie Irwin
Laura Miller
Mauckport
John M. Resch
Lemroon
New Middletown
F. A. Bullett
Fredericksburg
M. J. Daily
S. K. Jones
Lula Bennett
John H. Heth
Frederic Grimes
District Convention of the Christian Church
Floyd
M. EK
Mesadames Ellis
Buchanan
Cook
Miss Stevens
Messrs
Heth, Crosier
Maggie Richard
Missouri
Maggie
Er. L. Powell
Galt House
Circuit Court
James S. Tabler
Harriet Tabler
Supreme Court
Salisbury
Inez Gray
Bridgeport
Donn Carter
Hattie Bowman
Borden
Dan Johnson
Kentucky
B. F. Wright
Daugher Zo
Union
Will Houston
Embury
Will Harris
Leo Payne
Here
Wm. Goldsmith
Louise Orleitz
Ulan
Zoe Hertling
Black Creek
Maggie Farnsley
Stuart's Landing
George Fulner
Jacob Lottich
Rose Deutsch
Thomas Farnsley
Bel! Blink
Shuck’s Corner
Jane
Gabe Farnsley
Will Frisnick
Newton Raiser
Grace Russel
Will Woods
Hallie Shields
Meade Glascow
Missy Martha Barger
Carrie Funk
Grace Russell
Minnie Thompson
Ella Hays
Zella Funk
Grace Carroll
O. W.nc
Zella Saffer
Estella Crosier
Lotta Stevens
Everitt Brown
Claude Beaublossom
Titus
Nellye Funk
Jessie Kirkland
Emma
Lucy Entrican
Bessie Thompson
John Steinbech
Stay Rhodes
Patrick Griffin
Lock Jaw
Senna
O. EH. Alstott
William F. Avery
Georgetown
Kit Carson
Harry Baker
Charley Byrne
Bryan Democrat
Joe Clipp
Lou Mosier
Elbert
Everett Brown
Baden
Pete
A. D
James A. McRar
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