Wells Wins Posey Township Assessor Nomination
In Posey township Democratic Primary last Thursday David H. Wells defeated Henderson Conlee to win the nominee for Township Assessor. The race was prompted by the death of James A. Payton who held the office since 1908. Noble Peters has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey Township
David H. Wells
Mr. Wells
Henderson Conlee
Wells
Posey
James A. Payton
Noble Peters
Taylor
Payton
Octogenarian Preachers Visit Corydon and Union Chapel
Rev. Martin V. Hanger of Floyd county aged over eighty six spent Monday in Corydon as a caller at this office. He organized Union Chapel about 1560 and recalls its early nickname Sinners' Chapel. Fellow preacher Rev. Chesterfield Hutsel, eighty two, attended. Rev. William Edwards, eight days older, was absent and his whereabouts are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin V. Hanger
Floyd County
Edwardsville
Corydon
Martin
Boone Township
Union Chapel Christian Church
Hanger
Union Chapel
Chesterfield Hutsel
William Edwards
Wanger
Corydon Plans Eight Week Summer Kindergarten Class
Miss May Frank will run an eight week kindergarten in Corydon for the Public Schools of York Nebraska with Christine Thornbury assisting. Tuition ranges from £5 to £6 depending on pupil numbers and the program runs morning sessions in the Public Select Building. Local cleanup day is planned for May 17 with citizens urged to place rubbish on the street for removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Frank
Kindergarter
York
Nebraska
Corydon
Public Select Building
Christine ‘Phornabiry
Miss Frank
Christine Thornbury
Bankers to Meet in New Albany Tomorrow
The annual meeting of Group Seven of the Indiana Bankers Association will be held in New Albany tomorrow with fifty or more members expected. The program includes addresses by Attorney Charles D. Kelso and Senator Evan B. Stotsenburg of New Albany. Attendees will be luncheon guests at The Tavern. W. J. Bullett of Corydon serves on the Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bankers’ Association
New Albany
Charles D. Kelso
Evan B. Stotsenburg
W. J. Bullett
First National Bank
Corydon
Stock sale at Corydon farm on May 21 1912
G O Devol will auction at the late Capt J W Marshall farm two miles northwest of Corydon on Tuesday May 21 1912. Lots include a brown mare nine years old a team of mares a seven year old mare a black gelding four work horses eight shoats three Jersey milch cows and usual sale terms. R F Davis, Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.o.devol
Capt
J. W. Marshall
Corydon
R.F. Davis
New Pension Law Sparks Ready Application Drive
Lew M. O Bannon states he has ordered many application blanks for soldiers under the new pension law approved by President Taft on May 11. He expects blanks to arrive in a few days and plans to fill out applications promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Lew M. O’bannon
Democratic County Central Committee Meets for Reorganization
Newly elected Democratic County Central Committee members are called to meet in Corydon on Saturday June 1 1912 at 1 pm to elect a chairman secretary and treasurer. Chairman Frank E. Watson and Secretary are named as officials. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Central Committee
Corydon
Luckett Frank E. Watson
Indiana Women Receive Grants to Wellesley College
Miss Daphne Hoffman daughter of University Dean Hoffman and Miss Clara Pfrimmer a 1910 graduate who taught at Brownsburg High School, both of Indiana University, win graduate scholarships to Wellesley College. They join Phi Beta Kappa and the Kappa Gamma sorority and will begin studies next September in the Boston area institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Wellesley College
Daphne Hoffman
Clara Prrimmer
Wellesley
Miss Hoffman
Dean Hoffman
University
Miss Pfrimmer
Brownsburg
Phi Beta Kappa
Kappa Gramma Sorority
Evening World
Bloomington
Ind
Boston
Mass
Sam Pfrimmer
Corydon
Damage Suit Against Packet Company Over River Death
Nannie Lingenfelter as administrator sues Kentucky and Indiana Packet Company for damages after Alvin Lingenfelter drowned on the Ohio river near the Kentucky shore. Decedent died when a cross tie dragged from water to boat by a failing pick caused him to fall overboard. Trial in Harrison Circuit Court concluded with a verdict for the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Lingenfelter
Alvin Lingenfelter
Kentucky and Indiana Packet Company
Ohio River
Kentucky
Llucourt
Harrison
W. Funk Ant Ewing & Roose
Plhanum
Charles D. Nelso
Jit Vi. Weathers
New Albany
Tur
Ginseng grower seeks thief after losses near Corydon
Hiram Elliott of Clarrison county reports four miles northwest of Corydon he cultivates ginseng for about five years with roots selling for 33 to 6 pounds. Last Monday a thief dug and took about 20 dollars worth from his patch near his house. Elliott offers a reward for information and has arranged bloodhounds for future losses. Best flour makes best bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Elliott
Corydon
Clarrison County
Elliott
In Memoriam for Samuel D Bartley
A lodge notes the death of Samuel D Bartley and confirms a memorial page in records. It expresses sympathy to his widow and orphaned children and requests publication in The Corydon Democrat The Corydon Republican and The Interior Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel D. Bartley
Corydon Democrat
Corydon Republican
Interior Journal
Standford
Kentucky
W. H. Bussabarger
H. J. Friedley
Geo. W. Briffett
Rain Delays Spring Work at Thompson's Chapel
Rain continues to slow farmers in the area delaying spring work. Visitors include Straud Wiseman of Corycon and Misses Mae and Emma Hottell. Church improvements by Bird Sappenfield noted. Quarterly meeting set for May 18 and 19 with district Superintendent Whitsitt to preach Saturday night and Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straud Wiseman
Corycon
Thomas Curts
Alva
Clarence
Selma
Iowa
Martha Murr
Leona Melton
Brother Whitsitt
New Albany
Visiting acquaintances amid mumps in Buena Vista area
Miss Estella Bennett visits Mrs. Stanley Kelley while mumps rage near Buena Vista. Miss Ruth Young visits her sister in Louisville and Miss Agnes Chritchlow sees Mrs Clarence Ware. Mrs Emma Thompson of Cedar Farm visits her sister Mrs J F Miller of Rosewood. Little Hazel Ackerman of Louisville visits grandmother in Evans Landing. Mrs J E Miller and Mrs Emma Thompson spend time with Mrs M s daughter in Sugar Grove. Miss Vada Davis stays in Louisville and visits Evans Landing parents. Miles Young, employed at Louisville Post Office, visits Evans Landing parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Bennett
Stanley Kelley
Buena Vista
Ruth Young
Louisville
Agnes Chritchlow
Clarence Ware
Emma Thompson
Cedar Farm
J. FE. Miller
Rosewood
Little Hazel Ackerman
Ackerman
Evans’ Landing
J. E. Miller
Harry Stewart
Sugar Grove
Vada Davis
Morton Davis
Miles Young
Jesse Young
Evans Landing
Livery firm dissolves partnership. Wolfe sole proprietor
Notice states Charles E. Rupp and Chas. P. Wolfe dissolved their partnership in the large livery, feed and sales stable near the Kintner Hotel. Wolfe announces he is now the sole proprietor and will serve customers with teams, rigs, and horse care from Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Rupp
Kintner Hotel
Chas. P. Wolfe
Corydon
Milltown annexation ordinance describes territory addition
An ordinance by Milltown Indiana trustees annexes Blue River Township land in Harrison County. The measure outlines a lengthy land description ending at the Big Blue River and specifies two weeks of publication in Corydon Democrat starting May 15 1912 with town clerk and president signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milltown
Indiana
Ind
S. R
Big Blue River
Crawford County
Big Blue
Blue River Township
Harrison Co. Indiana
Corydon Democrat
Harrison County
Christian Atz
Prus
J.O. Ferguson
mleZw
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David. Wells
Corydo
Democratic Committee
R. W. Scott
Cerydon
Thompson’s Chapel
Misses Mae
Emma Hottell
Depauw
Taylor Township
Sam
R. P. Smith
Kord
Ford Steel
Ford
America
Detroit
Borgerding Motor Car CO
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Nashville Tennessee
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co
Nashville, Tenn
Indiana Farmer
The
Indianapolis
Central West
Farmer
Democrat
A. H.C
Board of Commissioners
Harrison Township
Auditors Office
WM. Taylor
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