Railroads seek 400 million boost amid Adamson Law dispute
The Louisville Evening Post reports that railroads expect an Interstate Commerce Commission permit to add 400 million to last year's unprecedented revenues. The piece argues the railroads frame a broader, far reaching case while defending the Adamson law and critiques opponents. The column presents senators from Georgia Wisconsin New York and others challenging rises and analyzes earnings and profits across major lines like Illinois Central Louisville and Nashville and others. It notes railroads claim higher costs and demand, while manufacturers and farmers face higher prices.
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Railroad Publicity Bureau
Washington
Interstate Commission
Amy
United States Senate
Smith
Georgia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hasting
Wisconsin
Calder
New York
Illinois Central
Annual Stockholders Meeting of L N C Ry Co
Notice announces the Louisville New Albany and Corydon Railroad stockholders meeting in Corydon Indiana to elect directors for the ensuing year and handle other business. The gathering is set for Monday June 4 1917 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the company office. Walter I Kahn secretary.
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Louisville, New Albany
Corydon R. R. Co
Corydon
Indiana
Henry Wiseman Involved in Rent Case
Henry D. Wiseman appears in a dispute over rental arrangements. The case centers on use of property and alleged agreement terms. Court filings indicate claims about payment, occupancy, and duties of tenancy.
Central Minnesota land for diverse farming and dairy interests
Benton County Real Estate Co offers lands in Central and Northern Minnesota suitable for diversified farming, stock raising, dairying, small grains, corn, clover, timothy, vegetables and small fruits. Low prices and easy terms available. contact Sauk Rapids office.
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Minnesota
Benton County Real Estate Co
Sauk Rapids
Local hogs shipped to Louisville market with steer in tow
Dan Stauth J M Sieg Chas Dun can Lee Wurm Chas Pease Perry Shaffer and Harve Bussabarger led a carload of hogs to the Louisville market last Monday. Sam Fisher also rode with a fine Jersey steer weighing nearly 1000 pounds. Ringlet Barred Rock eggs for sale 1 25 per 15. Call R A Montgomery New Amsterdam.
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Dan Stauth
J. M. Sieg
Chas. Duncan
Lee Wurm
Chas. Pease
Perry Shaffer
Harve Bussabarger
Louisville
Sam Fisher
R. A. Montgomery
New Amsterdam
Birthday Celebrated Mrs Martha Blunk Fifty Years On
Mrs Martha Blunk wife of Amos Blunk reached seventy five last Sunday May 13 celebration held at Greelyburg home three miles east of Corydon Relatives and friends visited and shared a noon feast with attendees from Corydon Richmond New Albany Georgetown Ed wardsville and nearby areas including Blunk families and Flock and Applegate households.
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Martha Blunk
Amos Blunk
Clydes
Stanley
Ben Fleck
Ernest
Bessie
George
Kenneth
I £Va Johnson
Georgetown
Emma Crump
Gon George
Nannie Watson
New Middletown
John Ayers
Cassel Delmon
Charles Wesley
Edwardsville
John Blunk
John
Winnie D
Corydon
Walter Blunk
Nora
Richmond
Margaret Applegate
Ward
Catharine
Martha Flock
Crosby Flock
Annette Flock
Catharine Fleshman
Edgar Anderson
Oral
William
Annabelle
Sallie Owen
Clifford
New Albany
Lillie Stark
King's Cave
Town Lot For Sale In New Middletown Cottage Included
A good sized town lot in New Middletown is offered with a neat cottage. Price described as very reasonable. Inquiries should be made at the office.
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New Middletown
Harrison County Boy Earns Promotion at Louisville Railway
James H. Long, a thirty year employee of the Louisville Railway Company, has been promoted to head the Change and Transfer Department. He began as a driver in 1887, served as conductor barn foreman and transfer agent, was Inspector in 1895, and two months ago received his new role. His father Uncle Jesse Long lives five miles south of Corydon and is regarded as a respected citizen.
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Harrison County
James H. Long
Louisville Railway Company
Jim
Louisville
Said
Jesse’’ Long
Corydon
Local Notices From Community Gatherings and Visits
Hurstie Davis of Indianapolis visited with relatives for several days last week. George and Henry Miller from Corydon spent Sunday with their mother Mrs. Catharine Miller. Mrs. H. M. Scott and grandchildren visited Mrs. Lee Wurm near Corydon last week. Rev. Patterson is to preach Sunday morning May 27. Mrs. Mollie Harper is seriously ill. Myrtle and Martha Lahue visited Mittie Barksdale on Sunday. Claude Miller, student at New Albany, spent weekend with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Housel and family and Mr. and Mrs. Stoy Davis visited Harry Davis and family. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Barksdale visited Mrs. Hallie Barksdale and family. James Conrad spent Sunday with home folks.
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Jesse Faith
del Faith
John Best
Edward Faith
Corydon
Lucinda Gwartney
Ed Miller
Adron Kingsley
Charles Williams
Lee Faith
George Daley
Straud Neafus
la Rona
Rachel Kingsley
Lee Timberlake Jr
John Timberlake
Lorene Faith
Roscoe Frakes
School House No. 8
Farleigh Hays
Mauckport
Sybil Yeager
Marsh
Wayne Winders
Jesse Shuck
John Hottle
Bennett
Maurice Shrigley
Minnie Cole
Blume’s
A. D. Shrigley
Sebring
Fla
Ruth Keller
John Rainbolt
Willis Siebert
Jane Sonner
Walter Keller
Roxa Keller
Mary Ann Conrad
Celestia Louden
J. W. Shrigley
Julius Hughes
J. W. Shugfey
Maggie Mauck
Alva Lang
Wilbert
Charley Cunningham
Will Mauck
Stoy Davis
Indianapolis
George Miller
Henry J. Miller
Catharine Miller
H. M. Scott
Lee Wurm
Corgddn
Patterson
Mollie Uarrell
Myrtle
Martha Lahue
Mittie Barksdale
Claude Miller
New Albany
Wm. Housel
Harry Davis
Charlie Barksdale
Hallie Barksdale
James Conrad
Locust Posts For Sale At Posey Township Farm
Several hundred locust posts offered for sale at the H. Focker farm on the Ohio River in Posey township two miles south of Bridgeport. Large posts priced at 10 cents with smaller ones cheaper. Mr Pocker will sell the posts to interested buyers.
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H. 4. Pocker
Ohio River
Posey Township
Bridgeport
Pocker
Indiana Grand Lodge delegation visits from county
The Grand Lodge I O C F of Indiana in session at Indiana is represented by James Sherrill New Amsterdam Abe Roudenbush Elizabeth Wiley Byrum Laconia T A Ginkins Roy Kitterman and Wm Chinn District Deputy Corydon Mrs T A Ginkins Miss Nora Crawford Corydon Mrs Cora Stallings Elizabeth attending the Rebekah sessions.
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Grand Lodge I. 0. C. F
Indiana
James Sherrill
New Amsterdam
Abe Roudenbush
Elizabeth
Wiley Byrum
Laconia
T. A. Ginkins
Roy Kitterman
Wm. Chinn
Corydon
Nora Crawford
Cora Stallings
Rebekah
Harrison County Boys in Navy and Military Service List
Request to compile a complete local roster of Harrison County youths serving in the U S Navy and military forces. Officials seek names of relatives in service and the branch entered, urging others to provide information promptly.
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Harrison County
U.S. Navy
Military Service
New Recruiting Officer Edward T. Bowling Transferred
Edward T. Bowling former New Albany resident and first class Navy yeoman is reassigned to the Louisville navy recruiting station. He survived the Memphis disaster last August when 33 drowned and seven scalded. 600 made shore by lifelines. Bowling is nephew of Frank R. Baker and worked at Baker Printing House and as a county clerk’s copyist.
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Edward T. Bowling
United States Navy
Navy
Louisville
Memphis
Young Bowling
Frank R. Baker
Baker Printing House
Harrison County
Bowling
San Domingo
New Albany Tribune
Local Notices of Moves Purchases and Arrivals
Ramsey Woggles bought cattle in the city last week. Mr and Mrs Herman Dotts moved to Indianapolis for farming work. Roy Routh bought a five Jersey cow. Rev and Mrs M C Patterson returned from their daughter’s home in Corydon to Mott. Geo Beal shipped a car load of timber. Dr A Mathye of Mauckport consulted at Philip Denbart’s home with Dr Glenn. Mr D has been ill months. Rev M Hobson bought a driving horse from Mr Wolfe of Corydon.
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Ramsey
Wm. Woggles
Herman Dotts
Indianapolis
Roy Routh
M. C. Patterson
B. E. Kellum
Mott
Geo. Beal
A. Mathye
Mauckport
Philip Denbart
Glenn
Mauckport Lodge I O C F to Celebrate July Fourth
The Degree Staff of Mauckport Lodge No. 442 I O C F will hold a celebration at Mauckport on July 4. Additional notice. Tomato plants for sale at 10 cents per dozen. Mrs. C. C. Hubbard.
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Mauckport
C. C. Hubbard
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America
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Louisville & Nashville
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Burlington
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Pennsylvania
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Union Pacific
Louisville Evening Post
Waldo
Stanley Robinson
Ula
Arlean Miller
Tom Miller
Ray Kingsley
Lloyd McBride
Mt. Vernon
Nate Timberlake
Clarence
Andy Richards
Alma Faith
Eddie Mendal
Frante
Beatrice Timberlake
Gertrude Kingsley
Hattie Faith
Carrie Faith
Doll Faith
Edna Faith
Blue River
D.C
Walter I. Kahn
Henry D. Wiseman
Hurstie
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