Rare Gerdon brothers to celebrate first Mass at New Middletown
Public invited to a grand ceremony at the Catholic church of New Middletown on Tuesday June 9. Rev. William J. Gerdon and Rev. Charles F. Gerdon will read their first Holy Mass, assisted by Rev. Joseph Gordon with many priests from Indiana and Kentucky. The event features music from the German Catholic church choir of New Albany, sermons by Rev. Joseph Chartrand, and a night lecture by Rev. Francis A. Reel.
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Catholic Church of
New Middletown
William J. Gerdon
Charles F. Gerdon
Joseph Gordon
Indiana
Kentucky
Joseph Chartrand
Indianapolis
Francis A. Reel
Richmond
Ind
First National Bank Examine Shows Smooth Start
National Bank Examiner Frazer visited Corydon last Friday for the bank’s initial audit. He praised officers for flawless setup and notes the bank completed the review in one day with no corrections. By May 23, about 160 depositors had opened accounts as assets rose from 66,899.52 to 93,483.24.
Delinquent Tax Workout Urged Before June 20
Edward O Connor city treasurer warns delinquent taxpayers to settle taxes at the treasurer’s office by June 20 to avoid extra costs. After that date the books go to delinquent tax collectors, who will levy on and sell property as required by law.
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Edward O'Connor
H. C
Excursion on Southern May 31 to Evansville and back
An excursion on the Southern May 31 to Evansville and return costs $1.50. The train leaves Corydon at 7 35 a m and arrives Evansville at noon. It departs Evansville at 6 30 p m for the return trip.
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Evansville
Corydon
Old Maids Convention at Elizabeth Presbyterian Church
The Elizabeth Presbyterian church ladies present the Old Maids Convention on June 11 and 12. The play has enjoyed success elsewhere and is expected to do well locally. Also noted is the S. S. Convention of Franklin Two set for June 7 at 2 p.m. in No 8 school hall, updated from May 31. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as easy to take and pleasant, at Crosier's Corner drug store.
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Elizabeth Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth
Franklin Two. S. S
Gro. J. Schneider
Chamberlain
Crosier’s Corner Drug Store
HP. Burbage
Greenville
S. C
Centennial Celebration in Ohio’s First Capital Chillicothe
Thousands gather in Chillicothe to mark Ohio’s centennial. Ross County hosts a holiday decorated city with a plaster medallion presentation of first governor Edward Tiffin and speeches by prominent Ohio figures.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
Ross County
Edward Tiffin
Reliance Defeats Columbia in 25-Mile Cup Race
New York May 22 Reliance defeated Columbia by a wide margin on a 25 mile Glen Cove course. Official time shows Reliance 14 minutes 43 seconds ahead. The result marks a decisive performance despite Columbia’s misfortune.
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New York
Reliance
Columbia
Glen Cove
Three Italians arraigned in U S naturalization forgery plot
Roberto Bunaro foreman of laborers Rocco Figulio printer and Guiseppe Caparelli sewer department foreman faced United States Commissioner Shields in New York. Secret service says they lead a scheme to forge thousands of naturalization papers, seal signatures and certificates with Bunaro described as the plot’s banker.
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New York
United States
Shields
Secret Service
Alexander
Roberto Bunaro
Rocco Figulio
Guiseppe Caparelli
Department of Sewers
Bunaro
Tornado devastates Solomon valley farms in May Kansas sweep
A tornado swept the Solomon valley and moved east between Talmage and Manchester. It struck H. C. Harvey’s farm injuring him as buildings were ruined. William Young and Edward Gibson farms lost house and outbuildings. The storm moved northeast destroying barns and killing cattle near Industry.
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Abilene
Kan
Solomon Valley
Talmage
Manchester
H. C. Harvey
Harvey
William Young
Edward Gibson
Record crowds witness world record by Fred W. Chase
London reports Fred W. Chase set new world marks at Canningtown with a mile in 1 06 3 5 flying start and 1 15 2 5 standing start. He also clocked 5 and 10 miles. details cite five miles in 5 38 with flying start and 11 35 standing for ten miles.
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London
Fred W. Chase
Canningtown
Multiple city and national events echo across days of strikes and fires
Streetcar workers strike in Montreal. Fire on Main Street West in Pear Lake Pennsylvania causes 25000 dollars in losses. Boer colony planned in Tumalipane Mexico led by General Joubert. Mark Twain ill at Riverside. Chicago laundry strike spreads to other unions. Crown prince Sweden may head St Louis fair commission.
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Pear Lake
Tumalipane
Mexico
Joubert
Mark Twain
Riverside-on-the-Hudsom
Chicago
Crown Prince of
Sweden
St. Louis
Want Dollar Wheat as Equity Demands Price Rise
The American Society of Equity in Indianapolis issues a bulletin urging farmers nationwide to raise wheat prices to at least $1. They cite ongoing prosperity, strong demand, higher wages, and a low visible supply as justification for the formal price increase demand and cooperative action.
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American Society of Equity
Indianapolis
United States
Smallpox Riot Among Italian Workers at Cincinnati and Indiana Western
In Hamilton on May 22 a smallpox outbreak among about 100 Italian laborers on the Cincinnati and Indiana Western railroad prompted quarantine actions. When doctors were attacked, armed guards disarmed the rioters after a clash. All workers were vaccinated and placed under patrol as tensions threaten further trouble. Secretary Hitchcock criticizes combining Indian Territory and Oklahoma into one state and resumes interior oversight.
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Hamilton
Cincinnati and
Indiana Western
Morgan Township
Washington
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Department
Record Heat Reaches May High In New York
The May 20 high hit 90 degrees, the hottest on record for May in New York since records began. The closest previous readings were 86 in 1877 and 72 in 1898.
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New York
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength and Flesh Like Nutrition
An advertising piece invokes Shylock to promote Scott's Emulsion as a cure all. It portrays the product as flesh and blood nourishment for the convalescent, the consumptive, and the weak, claiming it feeds nerves and strengthens organs for nearly thirty years.
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Shylock
Scott
Scotts
Lama Manas
Gita
Dunnin
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