Dixie Highway Route Debates In Southern Indiana
Community discussion in Southern Indiana centers on Dixie Highway routing from Indianapolis to New Albany. Two main paths emerge via Franklin Seymour Scottsburg or Bloomington Bedford Mitchell Orleans Paoli West Baden French Lick. Corydon and Palmyra routes gain favor for Indiana interests. Proponents cite French Lick resort, Bedford stone quarries, Indiana University, and historic Paoli Pike as key anchors influencing the final path. Local residents urge coordinating with highway officials while also noting nearby attractions Sulphur Well and Wyandotte Cave as potential route landmarks to boost cross state traffic.
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Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Indianapolis
New Albany
Franklin
Columbus
Seymour
Scottsburg
Bloomington
Bedford
Mitchell
Orleans
Paoli
West Baden
French Lick
Indiana University
Vincennes
Palmyra
Corydon
Harrison County
Dixie Highway
Wyandotte Cave
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Ed Garner Dies in Florida Former New Albany native
Charles Edwin Garner 82, of Jacksonville Florida died recently at his home after moving there in 1881. He led Florida National Bank for years before retiring due to ill health. Born April 11 1853 in New Albany he was son of P M Garner a noted Ohio River steamboatman. He leaves wife Mrs. Garner a daughter Mrs W B Smith of Miami and a son C E Garner Jr of Jacksonville and a sister Mrs Tis J Taylor of New York. The deceased was known to many in New Albany.
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New Albany
Charles Edwin Garner
Jacksonville
Fla
New York
Florida National Bank
Capt. Garner
P. M. Garner
Ohio River
Corsdon
Capt. Garnner
W. B. Smith
Miami
C. E. Garner, Jr
Tis
J. Taylor
New Albany Item
Courier-Journal
Corydon High School Alumni Banquet Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Corydon High School Alumni Banquet are on sale through Friday May 21. Miss Helen Ridley, Treasurer, says each member may buy one guest entry if the guest is accompanied. price is one dollar, and sales are limited by dining room capacity at the Presbyterian church. Alumni urged to purchase early for a menu and music.
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Corydon High School
Helen Ridley
Presbyterian Church
Hir
Octogenarian Mary Louise Funkhouser dies in Heth Township
Mary Louise Funkhouser, age eighty four, died of senility on May 4 1915 at the old homestead near Lopp's Landing. Funeral services were held May 6 at Beechwood church, burial in church cemetery. Survived by five of seven children Rev J L Funkhouser Hugh C Funkhouser Dr W H Funkhouser Albert W Funkhouser Arthur F Funkhouser.
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Mary Louise Funkhouser
Heth Township
Lopp
Harper Convicted In Rape Case Against Eva Moser
The State vs Abraham Harper ended with a jury verdict of guilty on rape of Eva Moser a feeble minded woman. Harper 68 a Morgans township farmer faces a sentence from two to twenty one years in prison with fines up to 1000 and a possible new trial requested by his attorneys.
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Abraham Harper
Eva Moser
Harper
Morgans Township
Borden High Principal Receives Sixty Month Teacher License
Prof. Clem Jordan, principal of Borden High School, has been granted a sixty months teachers license by State Superintendent Charles A. Greathouse. The license of this class average is a rarity, with only two or three in a county. Jeffersonville Democrat.
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Clem Jordan
Borden High School
Charles A. Greathouse
Jeffersonville
A Good Farm for Sale Near Corydon on Pike
An eighty one and a half acre farm is offered for sale one mile from Corydon on a good pike. Features include a good house and barn with seven acres in orchard. A bargain for someone. For particulars inquire at this office. January 20.
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Corydon
Chesney Das Chesneyvig Dies After Illness at 71
Chesneyvig, a highly respected citizen, died Friday May 7 1915 at his Spencer township home after paralysis. He was 71, survived by wife and seven children. Funeral Sunday at Haas Chapel with Rev. Ernest Roberts of Marengo officiating. burial in church cemetery. He belonged to the U B Church and was held in high esteem.
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Chesneyvig
Spencer Township
Charles Ask
Cort Wolfe
George Hatch
Libbins
Carrington
Howard
William Davis
Haas’ Chapel
Ernest Roberts
Marengo
U. B. Church
Pocket Publishers League meets in Boonville
The Pocket Publishers League held its quarterly meeting in Boonville with about thirty editors including G. H. Hazen Thomas Downs Frank Self and Lew M. O Bannon attending. The visit featured a decorated town a fine program speeches and an automobile tour of Warrick county. The Boonville square boasts a costly courthouse and three story business buildings with oiled streets and minimal dust.
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Pocket Publishers’ League
Boonville
League
G. H. Hazen
The
Boonville Enquirer
Thomas Downs
Standard
St. Charles
Warrick County
Frank Self
Corydon
Death of Edward Sherrill Passes in Louisville
Edward Sherrill died in Louisville last Saturday at nearly sixty two. His remains were buried at Wesley Chapel five miles south of Corydon after traveling through this county. Funeral services were led by Rev. Oscar Luck with Rev. Ralph Pearson assisting. He never married and is survived by three brothers John H James M and Elisha Sherrill and sisters Addie Shuck Mary Sherrill. He had spent years traveling the South and had been in poor health. He was a respected citizen.
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Edward Sherrill
Louisville
Wesley Chapel
Corydon
Addie Shuck
New Middletown
Oscar Luck
Ralph Pearson
South
John H
James M
This
Mary Sherrill
Elisha Sherrill
Oklahoma
Good House and Lot in Corydon Auctioned May 19
A two story frame house and large lot in Corydon will be sold at public auction on the premises next Saturday May 19 at 1 PM by the court appointed commissioner. The property is described as a splendid building with rich soil. Consider this home offer in Corydon.
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Corydon
Corydon Property For Rent
The undersigned authorities offer Corydon real estate for rent. The site includes the former A. L. Bulleti blacksmith and carriage shop and the Oscar Shuck bakery and confectionery corn er building. Located well, terms are reasonable.
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Corydon
A. L. Bulleti
Oscar Shuck
First National Bank Reports Record Assets and Deposits
The First National Bank announces a new all time high in assets reaching 396000 dollars with cash balances over 67000 dollars and deposits around 240000 dollars. It is lending about 250000 dollars in loans while maintaining ample funds to serve professional commercial and agricultural borrowers and strengthen the community.
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First National Bank
Fightysix
First National
First National Bank Corydon Indiana Report May 1 1915
Bank balance sheet for First National Bank Corydon Indiana ending May 1 1915 totals 386 055 88 in resources and 386 055 88 in deposits and circulation. It shows loans and discounts 68 000 00 U S Bonds 50 000 00 banking reserves 22 476 22 and capital stock 6 080 22 with undivided profits 1 733 65 and deposits 213 336 24. Cashier Arthur B Richert swears to accuracy with notary Clyde R Lottick notarization May 5 1915.
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First National Bank
Corydon
Indiana
MIT
U.S
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Banks
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Petition for free gravel road in Posey and Taylor townships
A petition filed with Harrison County Auditor seeks construction of a free gravel or macadam road along the township line between Posey and Taylor townships Indiana. The hearing is scheduled for June 8 1915 before the Board of Commissioners at the June term.
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Harrison County
Indiana
Fosey Township
Taylor Township
Board of Commissioners
Towit
Posey Township
Saig County
Posey
Taylor
Benentiege
State of Indiana
Harrison and
Webster Townships
State of
Coroner's Inquest Finds Arnold Death An Accidental Self-Inflicted Shot
Harrison County Indiana coroner Henry H. Wish reports Walter P. Arnold died May 7 1915 in Blue River Township from an accidental pistol discharge held by himself. Arnold, eighteen, 5'8" light hair blue eyes fair complexion born in the United States, had no valuables on him. The coroner's seal and signature attest the finding dated May 10 1915.
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Indiana
Harrison County
R. Henry H. Wise
Said
Walter P. Arnold
Blue River Township
United States
Henry Hw, Wish
Morgan Township Trustee Schedules Weekly Office Day at Bradford
Oswell Martin announces a fixed Monday office day for Morgan Township at his residence in Bradford to attend official business as Trustee 113.
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Webster Township
John R. Kirkham
New Middletown
Ian Off
Morgan Township
Bradford
Oswell Martin
Galan Offered for Limited Mare Service for Colt Prize
GALAN a 16 hand 1500 pound imported stallion may sire a foal for ten dollars per approved mare. Fees due when colt is foaled or mare is traded or removed. Care to be taken but stallion not responsible for scour. Describes conformation and action of the horse amid caution about suitability and terms.
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Adolfus
W. E. Conner
P. O. Elizabeth
Indiana
County of
Harrison
Indiana Stallion Enrollment Board
Oldenburg Coach Horse Association
Galan
Reinhard
Valley City Coach Horse Co
P. O. Corydon
Ind
County of Harison
J. W. Harbaugh
Corydon
Charles W. Hickman
C. M. McConnell
D. O. Thompson
Lafayette
Germany
W, H, Enlow
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