Commissioners' Allowances May Term 1901 Ledger
Harrison County audit lists May 1901 allowances for commissioners and officials. Items include Co. Assessor Habermen, asylum expenses, jail and road costs, ex travel, coroner inquests, poor relief, and hospital charges with numerous payees such as Maurice Griffin Co., C P Trottier Co., Philip Lotich, and John Wendle. Amounts range from modest sums to substantial entries. totals reflect per capita and fixed disbursements dated for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FP. Habermen
A. Bline
H. Deatrick
Levi S. Hottell
Daniel J. Rhodes
David Shaffer
H. Crecelius
James T. Smith
Joshua P. Shoemaker
Geo. C. Brown
Mehaa
E. L. Pitman
Asylum
Tel. & Tel. Co
Court House
Maurice Griffin & Co
Philip F. Lotich
Maurice Gritin & Co
Maurice Griffin & Co., Co. Asylum
We Knight
Nye
John VT. Mathes, Co
Sir Frank Iein
Stevens
Poor
Challes
Huishes
John Lo Wolford
Martin Hiuusz
Baliek & Son
Walter Bros
Philip E. Lotich
Philip. Lotich
Philip BR. Lotich
Fadward Praises
Aaron Peters
Borace Bell
Blythe Ludlow
John Walter
Joel F. Russell
Chas. Tauswaid
Benjamin Wheat
R. B. Davis
Charles W. Willey
James A. Watson
Harrison County
Portrait of a Country Editor Praised by Senator Hale
The Country Editor is honored in a long tribute by Senator Eugene Hale of Maine. He lauds the editor as a backbone of communities, a promoter of charity, and a force in morals and politics, who tirelessly chronicles local life and endures neglect after elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Hale
Maine
Pilet
Vuan Yue
Herodotus
Ta Auley
Iis
Jinus
Sismendi
The New Fish Law Highlights Bans and Permits
The new law bans explosives spears nets traps and poisons for fishing. Inland fishing is restricted December through April and selling certain species is barred. It regulates trot lines and hooks while allowing year round hook and line fishing with size and daily catch limits. Officials may destroy unlawful gear and impose fines. enforcement includes disposal timelines for licensed gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Fisheries
Jeneth
German Syrup lauded as cure all cough remedy
A celebrated physician endorses Boschee's German Syrup as a reliable treatment curing coughs and chest troubles by addressing the disease's cause. It boasts decades of use, two million bottles sold yearly, and widespread U S distribution since 1905. Three doses said to relieve ordinary coughs at a modest price. Also promotes DeWitt's Little Liver Pills for constipation and liver complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
DeWitt & Co
Obie
Atainesi
Closing Exercises for Colored School at School Hall
An order of several books arrived for the library. Over fifty volumes placed on shelves this year. Closing exercises Tuesday evening May 2 feature The Gipsy Queen. Diplomas and prizes awarded. General admission 15c, reserved seats 20c. Proceeds for the school library. Cast includes Lizzie Brown Rosalie Minnie Smith Mother Grant Maude Johnson Gipsy Boys Trio Georgia Perry Frank Arnett W L Mitchem Gipsy Girls Trio Nellie Rochester Helens Brown Wandering Gipsy Nettie Perry Duet Viola Stith Helen Carter Fairy Tyrohen Choruses. Tickets at Riely’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Hall
Lizzie Brown
Cee Rosalie
Minnie Smith
Mother Grant
Maude Johnson
Patrick Mitchem
Maurice Smith
Hovey Stith
Gipsy Boys
Georgia Perry
Frank Arnett
W.L. Mitchem
Gipsy Girls
Nellie Rochester
Helens Brown
Nettie Perry
Viola Stith
Helen Carter
George Stith
Riely’s Drug Store
Decoration and Memorial Services Planned for May 30 1901
G A R Pennington Post Crandall outlines a program for May 30 1901 with 10 a m details to decorate multiple cemeteries including Thomas Sheler Woertz Zoar and Flock Belden Hursttown Nevin Walter and German Re formed cemeteries. At 2 p m assemblies at Bethlehem for memorial services. Invitations extended to I O O F Modern Woodmen and Sunday schools with speakers present. J H Kepley Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennington
Crandall
John Wright
Abraham Thomas
Wm. H. Speake
Sheler
E.R. Pennington
Louis Wagner
Conner and Nix
Woertz
Zoar
Flock
R. L. Davis
Elbert Gibner
Welker Conrad
James Ellis
Hursttown
Nevin
Conrad
Andrew Wolfe
G. W. Strausgrill
John Wagner
Bethlehem
Cais
Woodmen
J. H. Kepley
Obituary Notes From Blue River Township
Oscar Denton, ill for years, died last Wednesday and was buried at Mt Zion cemetery last Friday. He leaves a wife and six children, youngest four days old. Emma Newman, formerly of the township, died in New Albany on Tuesday of last week and was buried near Ramsey after long illness from dropsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Denton
Mt. Zion
Emma Newman
New Albany
Ramsey
Beechwood Names and Local Social Notes
Beechwood community updates list Johnnie Ashley working for Henry Harbin son this summer. Peter Bruch and wife celebrate a ten pound Bryan boy. Nellie Bruch visits cousin Clara Hauswaild. Katie Bruch works in a Louisville millinery. Annie McCoy spends Friday with Nellie Bruch. Clara Hauswald, Corn and Will Hauswald attend Mingie Richards' party Friday night. CAGED Binob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bruch
Bryan Boy
Annie McCoy
Nellie Bruch
Corn
Clara
Will Hauswald
Mingie Richards
Whooping Cough Preventive Advice From Alabama Mother
A Springville mother with whooping cough experience shares a prevention approach. She credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for keeping her three children healthy and well, including a three month old baby, while others faltered. The remedy is sold at Crosier's corner drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Pinkney Hall
Springville
Ala
Crosier’s Corner
Chamberlain
E. S. Crosier’s
Local Farm Sale Noted In Regional Update
Philip Herter of Tris frs in our midst last week, Dap Letheo and Vasyl Boone purchased the Wm. Longbow farm. Mrs Bella Rath and her sister Emma of New Albany visit their parents here. Frank and Walter Jenkins, traveling in the West, returned home last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Herter
Tris
Dap Letheo
Vasyl Boone
Wm. Longbow Farm
Bella Rath
Emma
New Albany
Frank
Walter Jenkins
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for headaches and stomach trouble. It promises quick relief and future avoidance, noting a small pleasant dose. Sold by all druggists with the doctor located near South Bridge.
Women and Kidney Trouble Prompts Remedy Ad
An old newspaper advertisement touts Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney and bladder complaints in men and women. It claims widespread benefits, urges readers to request a free sample and pamphlet, and directs contact with Dr Kilmer and Co of Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer &Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Condolence Resolutions for Sarah G. Watson
Resolutions by the Tribe of Ben Hur Central Court 189 Victoria Ind on the death of Sarah G. Watson April 18 1901 at Hill Grove. The court expresses mourning and sympathy to her husband Carry S. Watson and children. charter draped for thirty days. copies to bereaved family and county papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Victoria Court
Central
Ind
Sarah G. Watson
Hill Grove
Central Court
S. Watson
Manatha A. Love
Charlotte A. Stover
Leonard G. Rosy
Local Notes From Scott Township and Nearby Visits
Mrs. Levi Mauck is ill with spinal meningitis. The Democrat notes WelCvisitor in the area. Mr. and Mrs. James Swan visited Amsterdam on Sunday. Sheridan Purple and family of Corydon plan to move into Ed Pate's property. Philip Kintner and family near White Top visited his parents Sunday. Thomas Cephas Trobaugh and John A. Craig attend O V N C. Mrs. Thomas Gibson and children visited her father Taylor Binkley Saturday and Sunday. Bertha Sperrier of New Albany visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rainbolt Sunday. Sunday school organized at New Bethel with Siney Mauck Supt Emma Craig Sec Edna Bottles Treas. Scott township graduates listed: Thomas Lang Wood Neely Willard Stoner Claud Trobaugh Perry E. Kintner Laura Kintner Zetta Lang Ida Engleman Alta Knapp Bee Wiseman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas and
Cephas Trobaugh
John A. Craig
Thomas Gibson
Taylor Binkley
Bertha Sperrier
New Albany
Michael Rainbolt
New Bethel
Siney Mauck
Emma Craig
Edna Bottles
Treas
Scott Township
Thomas Lang
Wood Neely
Willard Stoner
Claud Trobaugh
Perry E. Kintner
Laura Kintner
Zetta Lang
Ida Engleman
Alta Knapp
Bee Wiseman
Willow City Farm Notes and Settlements Report
Willow City reports show farmers sowing wheat and tending crops as weather stays favorable. Thad Tranum works for Frank Collins Elbert Albin plants on his homestead while John Wright's team works with Millard Bussabareer driving bronchos. Lee Keller and Herman Albin rent the Riehert place planning 420 acres in grain with 120 acres sown. Dakota Hosier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad Tranum
Frank Collins
Elbert Albin
Lee Keller
Herman Albin
Riehert
Local notes on visits and service connections across families
Alice Murr and C I Hottell appear on the sick list while Carl Hottell visits his grandfather David Hottell. Lula Porter of Lafayette visits her mother Mary Bocard. Anna Burgess has returned home from Chicago college. David V. Sharp works for J P Louden in spring. Nick and August Colon visit from Indianapolis. nephews of the late Nicholas Kleber. August Bocard, back from the Philippines, hosts a dinner and shares battle stories, photos, and curios with friends, questioning U S aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David V. Sharp
Sulphur Well
Ind
J. P. Louden
Nick
August Colon
Indianapolis
Nicholas Kleber
August Bocard
Philippines
August
Jon
County BoardActions May Term Tax Refunds and Appointments
The board met in May to refund taxes to John T. Good man Samuel E. Callen Jennie M. Schmidt Dennis L P Tabler and others and appoint constables for Heth township. Exemption granted for Blythe McKnight. A county building repair contract with G E Steinhauer set at 285. highway petitions in Harrison Washington Posey Taylor acted with dismissals and orders. Edward Farnesty named superintendent of Posey township grave road repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Goodman
Samuel E. Callen
Jennie M. Schmidt
Dennis LP
Amiel Frederick
Obed Miller
Heth Township
Blythe McKnight
Boone Township
G. E. Steinhauer
Frank Wininger
Harrison
Washington
Ford H. Q. Bannon
Posey
Taylor
Edward Farnesty
Posey Township
Local Notices and Upcoming Work Plans
John Letheo suffers rheumatism. Wm. Blake to start erecting a store building soon. John Miler travels to Jeffersonville for car shop work. Mark Watson of Nebraska visits his county home. John McKim to Posey county for summer work. Rev. Hobson preached at Bethel last Sunday. Over eighty at D. J. Rhodes birthday dinner. Bethel quarterly meeting June 15 and 16 led by Rev. Hobson, Presiding Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miler
Jeffersonville
Mark Watson
Nebraska
John McKim
Posey County
Hobson
Bethel
D. J. Rhodes
Decoration Notice by Headquarters Hiram Spencer Post 319
Special Order No 10 notes decoration services by the G A R Post Elizabeth May 3 1901 aided by I C O F M W of A K of H Golden Cross and Ladies of Honor All Sunday schools invited to attend and honor the memory of 60s era volunteers Rev R C Hartman to preach memorial sermon May 26 1901 at 10 30 a m at M E Church By order of Post G W Scales Com L C Wilpers Adjt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Spencer
Eliza Beth
Ind
G. A. R. Post
Elizabeth
M. W
Golden Cross
Ladies of Honor
R. C. Hartman
Eggs for sale by John J. Rochner Breckenridge Ind
Buff Leghorn and Barred Plymouth Rock eggs 1.00 per dozen or 30 eggs for 1.50. Delivers at Corydon or anywhere on New Albany and Corydon State Line. Yours for fine stock, John J. Rochner Breckenridge Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
New Albany and
Corydon State Line
John J. Rochner
Breckenridge
Ind
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years Suffering
Josh Edgar of Germantown Cal describes fourteen years of pain from sciatic rheumatism and relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He reports immediate relief and eventual cure and notes the product is sold at Crosiers Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Edgar
Germantown
Cal
Chamberlain
Crosier's Corner
Notice of Election of Trustees at Corydon Church
Corydon Christian church announces a meeting for May 29 1901 to elect three trustees for one two and three year terms. Juan Hern Clerk says attendees vote on the board for its congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Corydon Christian Church
Juan Hern
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Advertises Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. Claims positive results and notes sale by all druggists in a generic mid 20th century patent medicine style.
Building Lumber for Sale in Heth Township
Building lumber for sale. Warson and Thomas offer to furnish all kinds of building lumber on short notice. They will cut barn or house patterns to order and invite orders at their mill in Heth Township. Contact them to place an order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millin Heth
Tf Warson & Thomas
For Sale Cheap Sixteen Horse Advance Traction Engine
For sale a sixteen horse Advance traction engine in good running order after two seasons use. Price and terms available by inquiry to Youngs Exps., Ramsey, Ind Ewemy. A health ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure promotes quick digestion without stomach aid. L. A. Riely & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngs Exps
Ramsey, Ind
L. A. Riely & Son
Decoration Services for Memorial Day 1901
Timberlake Post No. 507 G A R to decorate graves of fallen comrades May 29 1901. All soldiers and citizens invited. Sun day schools invited. Decorations at Mt Zion Lopp Hollow Otterbein Mauckport at 10 a m by Post with citizens. Noted speakers attend. Brother Hobson to preach memorial sermon previous Sunday. H H Wise Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timberlake Post
Falien
Mt. Zion
Lopp’s Hollow
Otterbein
Mauckport
Tood
Brother Hobson
Star Grocery promotes farmers alliance in Harrison County
The Star Grocery in New Albany invites Harrison County farmers to form closer business ties. It promises top market prices for produce and low prices on goods, highlighting tea and coffee and claiming sole agency of Howard W. Spurr roasted coffees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
New Albany
Star Grocery
Howard W. Spurr
Death of Robert Sampson in Indiana at 72
Robert Sampson died May 5 1901 of consumption after a long bronchitis illness, aged 72. He leaves a son, two daughters, a brother and two sisters. Funeral was at Hopewell church on Tuesday. Also mentions local visits, a quashed embezzlement case, and upcoming public sales and lodge events. An unrelated ad for Chamberlain stomach tablets asserts their benefits and lists a local drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sampson
Hopewell Church
L. Kerk
Black Creek
Ind
Music Lessons Piano or Organ Offered for 25 Cents
Mrs. Lucy Brintnall advertises piano or organ music lessons at a price of 25 cents, inviting interested readers to inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Brintnall
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Louisvlie
Lodaburg
South Bridge
I, Garing
Levi Mauck
the Democrat
James Swan
Amsterdam
Sheridan Purple and Family
Ed Pate
Philip Kintner
Near White Top
Willow City
N. D
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James Atchison
Old Harriinson
Dakota Hgosier
Excelsior
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David Hottell
Lula Porter
Lafayette
Mary Bocard
Anna Burgess
Chicago
John Letheo
Wm. Blake
Ewemy
H. H. Wise
the Star Grocery
Jay Bros
Pearl Street
Lady Jeune
Cosmopolitan
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Dick Perry
New Middletown
Edward Everett
E. V. Thompson
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Franklin Township
St. Peter’s Church
Rider
Walker
Bender & Wiseman’s
W. S. Nye
South Market Street
Keler Bos
Kins
Mary Marshery
Louisville
Mrs
Issac Luahue
J. J. Bullett
Francis Tartarat
Indiana
Trencin
Spencer Township
Geo. L. Hess
Maccabees
Laporte
Mauckport Lodge
Robert F. Davis
Philip Borden
George F. Pinaire
Philip Bat
Scott Tow
Boxeo
Sarah Luhue
Petitio
Sal
Sai Estate
Tal Court
Charles A, Bline
Amos Lemmon
Jacob Vanner
Harrison Circuit Cour
Lanesville
Said
Valentine Kiesler
Nat Ceredy
Wright
Wright Medicine Company
Eru
Munn
Corydon, Ind
Israed
Royal, Medicine CO
Eigekaertuts
Crosier
L. A. Riely&son
Morgan
C. B. Adams
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Harrigan County
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