Stolen Percheron Mares Worth $650 Reward Posted
W T Willett of Attica Indiana Route 4 reports nine Percheron mares stolen on a night in April. Two notable mares are a black nine years old and a dark gray five years old. The Shawnee Detective Association offers 650 reward split for return and thief apprehension. Investigations include Paoli and Corydon sightings. Willett, a prominent local farmer, is a former Harrison county boy.
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W. T. Willett
Attica
Ind
Mr. Willett
HW. L. Connerly
Rosedale
Corydon
English
Paoli
Shawnee Detective Association
Willett
Harrison County
John B. Willett
Commissioners' Court May Term Actions Noted
Remonstrances blocked liquor licenses in Morgan and Washington townships for two years. Wm E Riddle awarded $346.40 to repair courthouse. Notices for a home for Roscoe Kitterman. Multiple appointed viewers to assess highway damages and petitions. Dug Taylor resigns as Spencer township road superintendent. A J Bell appointed. W E Russell to repair Evans Landing bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Township
Roy Bennett
Washington Township
Wm. E. Riddle
Court House
Roscoe Kitterman
Ed Evans
James Rector
John Schecter
Katherine Bell
Eph Engleman
A. W. Yeager
Ed Windell
W. H. Dyer
Corydon and
Laconia Road
Webster Township
Charles E. Routh
Wm. Hubbard
Curt Stevens
Henry Danreuther
Wm. H. Minter
Claude Melton
Benjamin Kirkham
Jesse Rowe
Dug Taylor
Spencer Township
A. J. Bell
W. E. Russell
Evans’ Landing
Decoration Day Ceremonies in Elizabeth Indiana May 30 1908
Decoration services under G A S Post and allied orders will be held May 30 1908 in Elizabeth Indiana. There will be a 10 o clock service at the M E church with invocation by Rev George Winn and a 1 30 PM address by Hon John Weathers. A parade led by the Elizabeth Cornet Band will assemble at 1 PM from the church and march to the cemetery at 3 PM. Flower brigade led by C J Treece and master of ceremonies Dr L C Winders. Endorsed by L C Winders Clarence Kron G W Lamb C J Treece James Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Ind
G. A. S. Post
J.O. GO. F
Rebeccas
Modern Woodmen
M. E. Church
George Winn
John Weathers
Elizabeth Cornet
Charles W. Hilderbrand
G. W. Lamb
C. J. Treece
L. C. Winders
Coms
Clarence Kron
James Russell
Dog tax unpaid notice for Heth township taxpayers
All taxpayers of Heth township who have not paid their dog tax are urged to pay the Assessor as required by law. A. J. Lopp, Trustee, states he has been directed by the proper officer to turnover to him any sums due, amounting to 38 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heth Township
A. J. Lopp
The Waterman Fountain Pen In Stock At Riely’s Drug Store
The Waterman fountain pen, advertised as a reliable writing instrument, is listed as in stock at Riely’s Drug Store with a note indicating a six count selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riely’s Drug Store
Harrison Township Sunday School Convention Held at Heidelburg
The Harrison township Sunday School Convention met at Heidelburg church with nine of twelve schools represented. President James A. McRae presided. Nellie Fetzer was secretary. Reports praised the Primary Department and missions. McRae was re elected as president and Fetzer as Secretary Treasurer. Pleasant Ridge chosen for next annual meeting location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
Heidelburg Church
James A. McRae
Nellie Fetzer
Fetzer
Oak Grove
Miller
Fairview
Oscar Crosby
Hill Grove
W. J. Bullett
William Daniel
J. A. McRae
Corydon M. E
Geo. F. Martin
Ben S. Applegate
Corydon Presbyterian School
Ollie Wolfe
Corydon U. B
John Daley
John H. Heth
Lew M. O'Bannon
Corydon Christian School
Shiloh
John Buss
Heidelsburg
Ezra Keller
Perseverance
Pleasant Ridge
Corydon A. M. E
J. P. Loudon
Home Department
McRae
Corydon High School Holds Thirty-First Commencement
The Corydon High School graduation will take place in the new High School Auditorium on Thursday May 2 1908. Alfred E Martin of Rushville Indiana will deliver the address titled Ways That Win and Cook's Military Orchestra of Louisville Kentucky will provide the music for the evening. Both speaker and orchestra are highly recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon High School
Alfred E Martin
Rushville
Ind
Cook
Louisville
Alfred FE. Martin
Corydon High School Graduates Hold May Commencement
Corydon High School will award the largest class in its history at commencement in the Auditorium on May 28. The list of graduates includes Mary Kirkham Alleine Shuck Walter Hisey Ralph C Ridley Lannie Fetzer Winnie Davis Catharine Boone Christine Thornbury Annis J. Davis Lelia M. Trotter Adam Davis John Uessler Ban K. Thornbury Hester Black Orlan Conrad and Golda Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kirkham
Alleine Shuck
Walter Hisey
Ralph C. Ridley
Lannie Fetzer
Winnie Davis
Catharine Boone
Christine Thornbury
Annis J. Davis
Lelia M. Trotter
Adam Davis
John Uessler
Ban K. Thornbury
Hester Black
Orlan Conrad
Golda Watson
McPhillips Sohn Unite In Soaking Webster Township Farm
The marriage of Thomas B McPhillips and Clara E Sohn was performed by Rev Father Quade at St Michael s church at 9 00 am Tuesday. The couple reside on a newly purchased farm near New Middletown and were celebrated with a dinner by Mrs George Hardway and music by Baker Ferree s string band. A hoe down and dancing followed as friends toasted the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Michael’s
Thomas B. McPhiting
Clara E Sohn
Father Quade
McPhillips
Bernard McPhillips
New Middletown
Webster Township
Miss Sohn
Frank Sohn
Corgwond
Baker & Ferree
Trustee Sale Notice for Fairdale Schoolhouse
The trustee of Spencer township Harrison county Indiana will offer for sale on June 4 1908 at 1 pm the old school house No 10 at Fairdale to the highest bidder payment due on sale day trustee reserves the right to reject any bids J V G Loupon Trustee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Fairdale
J. V. G. Loupon
Wanted. A home for a bright five year old boy
Classified notice seeks a permanent home for a cheerful five year old boy. Address Board of Commissioners of Harrison County Corydon Indiana m13 2w.
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Board of Commissioners of
Harrison County
Corydon
Ind
Local Social Roundup in Waltherburg and Nearby Towns
Mr and Mrs Philip Blank visited New Albany several days last week Andrew Walther and mother visited friends in New Middletown Miss Luke Schneider of New Albany returned home after visiting here Mrs Rev C Schleicher and children visited her parents in Indianapolis last week Mr and Mrs Chas A Walther visited her mother Mrs Hauswald and they checked on Mrs Henry Shuman who is ill Fred and Ed Voelker Louis Zollman and Frank Richert work on the Harrison Co Tel line and will reach Corydon with a new line from Lanesville exchanges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Blank
New Albany
Andrew Walther
New Middletown
Luke Schneider
Andrew Voelker
Ed Redick
Louisville
Rev. C. Schleicher
Kassing
Indianapolis
Chas. A. Walther
Hauswald
Henry Shuman
Fred
Ed Voelker
Louis Zollman
Frank Richert
Harrison Co. Tel
Corydon
Lanesville
S S Celebration Sunday School Event in Harrison County
The Central Highland Union Chapel and Hill Grove Sunday schools plan a July 4 1908 event in Henry Watsons grove south of Central. The day offers a 10 AM program with refreshments and invites all county Sunday schools to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Central
Highland
Union Chapel
Hill Grove
Henry Watson’s Grove
Memorial Services by Lanesville G A R Post on Decoration Day
Memorial services are planned by the John T. Benson G A R Post of Lanesville for Decoration Day May 30. In the fore noon at Pfrimmer s Chapel Rev A B Condo will speak and additional speakers will address the afternoon gathering in Lanesville. Secret orders of Lanesville will join the exercises and the public is invited. James A Harrison Commander George G Schafer Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Benson G. A. R. Post
Lanesville
Pfrimmer’s Chapel
A.B. Condo
James A. Harrison
George G. Schafer
Mother Gray Australian-Leaf billed as woman's remedy
A medicinal advertisement touts Mother Gray Australian-Leaf as a safe regulator for back pains urinary bladder and kidney troubles. The ad claims it is pleasant and certain with a sample package offered free and mail order available from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Free trip around the world prize offer
A promotion promises a free world trip starting today using Pierce's Golden Rio Coffee. The message instructs readers to participate by following the stated steps. Clear details on eligibility or deadlines are not provided in the fragment.
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Pierce
Examination for Graduation Fourth Term Held May 16
The third and Anal examination for graduation will be held on Saturday May 16 at Corydon Elizabeth Central and New Salisbury. Applicants from across the country may take the exam at any of the four locations. Visitors barred from rooms and any unfair conduct must be reported to the County Superintendent Amzie Kannapel, Co Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Elizabeth
Central
New Salisbury
Amzie Kannapel
Novel Trial In Circuit Court Over Liquor Sale
A trial in circuit court last Friday found Benjamin F. Littell a pharmacist guilty of selling intoxicating liquor to Charles Ball. Littell absconded after bond was posted by Clement L. Hottell and Abner Hunter for his appearance. He was fined fifty dollars plus costs after the court heard the evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Littell
Charles Ball
Clement L. Hottell
Abner Hunter
Hottell
Littell
Costa
Harrison County Board of Review To Meet In Corydon
Notice is given that the Harrison county Board of Review will convene June 1 1908 in the Commissioner's court room Corydon Indiana to hear complaints and review and equalize personal property assessments The board will remain in session for thirty days Frank E Watson A H O
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Board of Review
Harrison County
Indiana
Corydon
Frank E. Watson
Alumni Association Adds 14 New Members This Week
The Alumni Association now has 49 members. New joiners include Bruce Funk Hettie Miller Clarence Bulleit Lettie Kepner Pearch Walter Bulleit Elizabeth Chambers Bulleit Albert Mc Grain Ella Login Leila Jordan Georgia Lemmon Lenore Faith and Paul Seig.
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Bruce Funk
Hettie Miller
Clarence Bulleit
Lettie Kepner Pearch
Walter Bulleit
Elizabeth Chambers Bulleit
Albert McGrain
Ella Login
Leila Jordan
Georgia Lemmon
Lenore Faith
Paul Seig
A Word to the Ladies About Liquid Veneer
A drug store advertises Liquid Veneer in 25 cent and 50 cent bottles and urges a trial to prove its claimed benefits. 62 Riely’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riely's Drug Store
Dog Tax Notice: Trustee Enforcement Under 1897 Indiana Law
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney D. F. Lemmon reminds Albert Eaton Township Trustee to report all unpaid dogs to the Prosecuting Attorney as required by the 1897 Dog Law and Sections 5 and 6, detailing duties of the Township Assessor and Trustee and penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Eaton
Jackson Township
D. F. Lemmon
Eaton
Indiana
D. F. Lesson
Dept. Pros
Correction to Wedding Report About Miss Laura DesChamps
The Calumet Weekly Index corrects a false wedding notice claiming Miss Laura DesChamps of Pullman was married. The paper states the marriage account had no foundation and was circulated by unknown party seeking humor. DesChamps is noted as a former resident of the county.
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Laura DesChamps
Pullman
Rainfall Record Sparks Boone Township Interest
Boone township resident Lafe Crosier renewed his subscription and shared his rainfall diary. He reports 23 inches fell from January 1 to May 7, and a 45 year record shows only two completely dry months. Crosier notes annual average rain around 44 to 45 inches, with over half already fallen this year, versus 46 to 48 inches historically.
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Lafe Crosier
Boone Township
Memorial Services in New Amsterdam and Wesley Chapel
Memorial services will be held on Decoration Day at New Amsterdam and Wesley Chapel by William T. Jones G. A. R. post of New Amsterdam. Services are at 1:00 AM at New Amsterdam and 3:00 PM at Wesley Chapel. Lew M. O'Ban non is to deliver the memorial address in the forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Amsterdam
Wesley Chapel
William T. Jones G. A. R. Post
Lew M. O’bannon
Free Trip to Washington contest rules clarified
The Democrat announces changes to the Free Trip to Washington contest. Subscriptions from the same home count only if the paper continues beyond May 6, and no subscription will count if the current issue is not continued to that home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democrat
The Circle Magazine Delivers Home-Centric Monthly Read
The Circle emerges as a leading monthly home magazine offering practical ideas, design tips, and feature articles for readers decorating living spaces. Its steady cadence and practical content appeal to homeowners and enthusiasts alike.
Local Notes and Family Updates from Falls Cities Area
Birth announced a fine boy to Mr and Mrs Ross Zenor. Mrs Bettie Rusk spent last week at the Falls Cities. Mrs George Neamer sold a fine cow for 55 dollars. Linden Good clerks for Stewart Co store. Mrs Isaac Conner recovering from sickness. Mr and Mrs Harvey Good of Louisville visiting here. Mrs Fred Wolpert and child visited last week. Prof Charles Reagan teaching high school term and satisfactory. Mrs Charles Deatrich and children with Belva Shaney visited Falls Cities last week. Simon Hall returned from trip through Illinois. Mrs Julia Deatrick rented part of Mrs Singer's house and plans housekeeping after her own house burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Neamer
Linden Good
Stewart & Co
Isaac Conner
Harvey Good
Louisville
Fred Wolpert
Charles Reagan
Charles Deatrich
Belva Shaney
Falls
Simon Hall
Ilinois
Julia Deatrick
Singer
Cline
Central Normal College Students Travel and Enrollments
Walter Davis spent last Saturday in Indianapolis while Arville DeWeese was in Indianapolis and Terre Haute over the weekend. Harrison county students are arriving and will crown the county as banner once enrollment completes. The spring term closed and the summer term began with most Harrison Co students staying. Thomas Lang arrived from Nebraska to begin preparatory scientific work as his brother John is due after Oconto school ends.
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Walter Davis
Indianapolis
Arville DeWeese
Terre Haute
Harrison County
Banner County
William Davis
Eastern Asylum For the
Harrison Co
Mr. Prague
James Holliday
Thomas Lang
Nebraska
John
Oconto
Neb
The Minstrels at the Auditorium Next Friday
Corydon hears home talent perform. A group of vocalists and musicians will present a minstrel show as negro comedians. Proceeds benefit the high school's athletics. Tickets available at Riely's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Riely’s
Heavy Rain Delays Indiana Planting
Heavy cold rains and unusually low temperatures have left southern Indiana farmers behind for three weeks with oats unsowed potatoes unplanted and little corn. Four clear days have renewed activity and if the weather stays favorable, most crops will be planted within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Death of Isaac Sonner in Corydon area
Isaac Sonner died at his home five miles northwest of Corydon on May 7 after a two month illness of dropsy and heart disease. He was sixty five, lifelong in the county, survived by a widow and two children Lulu Reising and William I Sonner. Funeral at Hottell cemetery in Scott township conducted by Dudley Kintner. He was highly respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Sonner
Corydon
Hottell
Scott Township
Dudley Kintner
Lulu Reising
William I. Sonner
Col Jewett Represents Crone Against Southern Railroad Co
Col. Charles L. Jewett of New Albany appears as attorney for the defendant in the suit of Clem Crone against the Southern Railroad Co. He enters appearance for the defense in the legal action filed in the local court.
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Charles L. Jewett
New Albany
Clem Crone
Southern Railroad Co
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McPhillips-Sohn
Waltherburg
S. S
Memorial Services
Alumni Association
Cook’s Military Orchestra
Mrs
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Bettie Rusk
Falls Cities
Central Normal College
the Minstrels
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