Democratic Convention Set for New Albany June 20
The Third District Democratic Committee met at the Ashland Hotel New Albany to fix the date for the Congressional Convention. They selected June 20 at 2 PM in New Albany to nominate William E Cox for Congress with Hon. Thomas R Marshall expected to speak. Harrison county Democrats urged to attend and unite for a large turnout and full ticket support.
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New Albany
Democratic Committee
Third Congressional District
Ashland
Mark Steren
Steven
Fitzpatrick
Crawford and
Orange
Cox
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Harrison County
Congress
W. E. Cox
Corydon National Bank Reports Continued Prosperity in 1908
The Corydon National Bank announces its latest official report to the U S government dated May 14 1908. It emphasizes uninterrupted prosperity and strong safe operation with full public confidence and patronage.
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Corydon National Bank
United States
Corydon National
Report of Corydon National Bank May 14 1908
Financial statement for Corydon National Bank Indiana shows resources total 658 085.59 with loans and discounts 368 972.46 and U S bonds 89000 etc. The report lists overdrafts deposits and various bank assets including reserves and notes of other national banks. G W Applegate Jr cashier attests to accuracy and notary Frank Self verifies swearing to the document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U. S
Nv S
State of
Indiana
Harrison
G. W. Applegate, Jr
G. W. Applgate
W.E. Cook
J. W. McIdinster
Frank Self
United States
Examination for Teachers License Held May 30
The regular monthly examination for teachers' license will occur on Saturday May 30. Despite Decoration Day the date remains fixed by law as the last Saturday for the exam. Amzie Kannapel, Co. Supt.
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Amzie Kannapel
Co. Supt
Special Excursion to French Lick and West Baden
Corydon and nearby readers are invited on a special Sunday trip to French Lick and West Baden Springs via Huntingburg and Jasper. The June 21 departure at 7 AM arrives 10:30 AM. return leaves 6:30 PM arriving 10 PM. Round trip price 1.50 with likely full trains.
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Corydon
French Lick
West Baden Springs
Huntingburg
Jasper
West Baden
Harrison County
Hoosier
Southern
Dwelling Burned in Palmyra Fire
The home of Millard F. Emily in Palmyra burned last Thursday with almost all contents destroyed. The family must live in the school house temporarily. The fire is believed to start from a defective flue and there was some insurance.
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Millard F. Emily
Palmyra
Pierce's Golden Rio Coffee Travels Around the World
A reader prompts a travelscape journey beginning with a package of Pierce's Golden Rio coffee. The plan is to explore global locales and cultures, framing each stop as a coffee tasting and cultural snapshot on a sweeping world tour.
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Pierce
Fourth Annual Corydon Colored High School Commencement
The Corydon Colored High School held its fourth annual commencement at the High School Auditorium last Friday. Graduates Hovey Stith and Frank Arnett spoke on The New Republic and The French Revolution, with songs by Viola Stith and others. Diplomas were presented by Prof. Emmett Taylor, and a reception followed at Mrs. Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Colored High School
Hovey Stith
Frank Arnett
A. M. Irvine
E J. LaRue
New Republic
The
Philippines
Viola Stith
Bessie Brown
Effie Morrison
R. M. J. Long
Bethel A. M. FE. Church
New Albany
Emmett Taylor
A. J. Dodds
Local notes from New Amsterdam and surrounding areas
Mrs John Mowrer is ill in New Amsterdam and several visitors are in town from New Albany and Farmington Missouri. The Mary E hauled straw berries to New Albany on Sunday. Strawberry season provides work for all local boys. Kittie Reader becomes an operator at the Eureka Telephone Co exchange. Public schools plan the June 15 commencement with a guest speaker and new format for the class address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mowrer
Harvey Kendle
Mary E
New Albany
Gertrude Hottell
Henry Kendle
Benj. Woodward
Mollie
Farmington
Kittie Reader
Eureka Telephone Co
Day at Coon Cliff Camp Hosts Local Graduates
Last Saturday at Coon Cliff Camp English a gala gathering celebrated a graduating class with seventeen attendees. Ben Thornbury and sister Christine organized the event joined by party members from Corydon English Birdseye and nearby towns. A woodland feast was served on a green leaf cloth and adorned with natural fruit, while guests included Mary Kirkham Walter Hisey Ralph Ridley Catharine Boone Christine Thornbury Annis Davis Lelia Trotter Hester Black Orlan Conrad Golda Watson Bessie Miller John H Heth Lelia Bitner Mrs Emmett Taylor Myrtle Shoemaker Nell and Lucy Thornbury and Mrs James Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Cliff
English
Ben K. Thornbury
Christine Thornbury
Corydon
Birdseye
Mary Kirkham
Walter Hisey
Ralph C. Ridley
Catharine Boone
Annis L. Davis
Lelia M. Trotter
Hester Black
Orlan Conrad
Golda Watson
Bessie Miller
John H. Heth
Lelia Bitner
Emmett Taylor
Myrtle Shoemaker
Borden
Nell and
Lucy Thornbury
James Glenn
Pierce's Golden Rio Coffee Delivers Free Stereoscopic Views
Pur purchasers receive a free stereoscopic view in each pack showcasing world sights. The assorted colored plates are highly finished and unique, adding value to homes. Walter G. McGrain and Bruce C. Funk of Purdue University visit home folks and will graduate next month in civil engineering. George Miller graduates with electrical engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden Rio Coffee
Walter G. McGrain
Bruce C. Funk
Purdue University
George Miller
Christian churches hold Fourteenth Indiana District convention
The Fourteenth Indiana District Christian churches met at the Christian church with 78 delegates from Clark Crawford Floyd Harrison Orange Scott and Washington counties. Rev J M Vawter presided. Rev F T Porter led sessions. 106 churches total with about 6000 members and a 1000-member gain last year. Next convention set for Scottsburg.
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The
Christian Churches of the
Fourteenth
Indiana District
Clark
Crawford
Floyd
Harrison
Orange
Scott
Washington
Christian Church
J. M. Vawter
Jeffersonville
F. T. Porter
Park Christian Church
New Albany
Harrison County
John Heth
Scottsburg
F. R. Davies
Charlestown
S. S
D. L. Milligan
C. E
Florence Green
Local News and Social Notes from Lanesville Area
Lanesville reports Druggist C Meyer beautifies his home. Crate Applegate and family visit near Corydon with Mrs Carrie Selby from Owersville. Henry Ehalt and Miss Carrie Pressler wed May 20 in Catholic church with Father Peckskamp officiating. Joseph Pressler dies near New Albany May 16 aged about 49. burial May 18 at St Marys cemetery. Lizzie Bachman visits sister Mrs Geo Unser in Jeffersonville.
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St. Mary’s Catholic
New Albany
Borrist
Lizzie Bachman
Geo. Unser
Jeffersonville
Local social notes and visits in Crandall area
Saturday night show in Crandall noted. Elmer Fisher and wife visit relatives at Borden. Thomas Wright has his house painted. Wm. Melton of New Albany visits his father J. W. Melton. Lon Miller and wife visit New Albany relatives. grandson returns with them. William E. Leffler greets 210 lb boy named Asbury. Miss Ola Shields from south county visits M. F. Shields family. Mrs. Wm. Thomas and family visit her father near Corydon. Mrs. Sherman Pinaire and Mrs. Henry Heltrich visit relatives Sunday near Sunshir. Guy and Victor Wright and families visit E. J. Wright Sunday. T. C. Melton attends State Masonic Lodge meeting in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Melton
New Albany
J. W. Melton
Lon Miller
Wm. E. Leffler
Asbury
Ola Shields
M. F. Shields
Wm. Thomas
Corydon
Sherman Pinaire
Henry Heltrich
Guy
Victor Wright
E. J. Wright
T.C. Melton
Masonic Lodge
Indianapolis
Memorial Address Set by Woodmen on June 7 1908
Central notes several local items including Arthur Fowler on the sick list and Miss Virgin ill with heart trouble. Rev LaRue will deliver the Memorial address for the Woodmen at Bethel June 7 8 PM. About 20 locals witnessed a Baptist baptism at Bradford on Buck creek last Sunday. Royal Neighbors invited to join Central Woodmen services.
Memorial and Baccalaureate Sermons in Corydon
Last Sunday in Corydon featured memorial services at the Methodist church honoring deceased and surviving soldiers with choral music and a patriotic sermon by Rev. E I LaRue. The evening baccalaureate at the Presbyterian church honored Corydon High School graduates with addresses by Rev. A M Irvine and musical selections. both speakers urged unity of art utility strength and faith in Christ.
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Corydon
Methodist Church
Bocody
U.S
Messrs
Thos
J. Hudson
Will J. Bullett
Carl Miller
Claud T. Wolfe
E. I. LaRue
A. M. Irvine
Presbyterian Church
Corydon High School
Emmett Taylor
Leila Bittner
Winnie Brewster
Hudson
Bullett, Miller
Wolfe
Geo. W. Applegate, Jr
Irvine
Christ
LaRue
Sunday Visitors and Local News Roundup
Cecil Trobaugh spent Sunday with Mrs. John Craig. Jesse Brandenburg has been confined to his bed but is improving. Clarence Davis of Dixie visited relatives and friends here Sunday. Ola Mar Odell was guest of Anna Brandenburg Sunday. Ray Pate of Leavenworth visited relatives here Sunday. Jess Gibson and family of Leavenworth visited relatives here Sunday. Raymond Swartz and Rily Cline of Kellertown visited relatives here. Georgia France of Battletown was guest of Pearl Crecelius Sunday. Mabie Jones of New Amsterdam returned home after visiting Clara Kintner. Barbara Allen of Peckinpaugh returned home after visiting cousin Anna Ostrander. Thomas Amy and family of Valley City and W M Brandenburg and family of Washington township visited J L Brandenburg Sunday.
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Cecil Trobaugh
John Craig
Jesse Brandenburg
Clarence Davis
Dixie
Ola Mar Odell
Anna Brandenburg
Ray Pate
Leavenworth
Jess Gibson
Raymond Swartz
Rily Cline
Kellertown
Georgia France
Battletown
Pearl Crecelius
Mabie Jones
New Amsterdam
Clara Kintner
Barbara Allen
Peckinpaugh
Anna Ostrander
Thomas Amy
Valley City
W. M. Brandenburg
Washington Township
J. L. Brandenburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
William E. Cox
Thos. R. Marshall
Will Speak
G. W.applegate, JR
Cashier
Total
H. S. Commencement
Katie Johnson
Coon Cliff Camp
Christian Churches
Bobbitt
J. O. Rose
O. E. Tomes
Butler College
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
S. K. Jones
Wells
Cunningham
Fred R. Davis
Sallie K. Jones
J. Dismore
L. O. Stewart
F. Park
Lola Craig
James Blunt
Fred R. Davies
Jd. M. Weathers, Jr
Marengo
L. W. Boyer
Iva Evans
S. H. Mitchell
Salem
Arvada Reyman
F. A. Craig
Jerry Rogers
Fred Kurfes
Mabel Kurfes
Ida Bracken Georgetown
Emma Lyle
Milltown
Gertrude Spencer
Kate Gibbs
Cecil Weathers
Mattie van Metre
Effie Cunningham
Frank Wells
Nan Ashton Neat
I. A. Craig
Florence Crosby
Hill Grove
Emma C. Rhodes
James Teeter
Central
Helen Stewart
Lou Sharp
Lou Longest
Floy Gregory
Lizzie Lambdin
Sarah D McBride
M. Derk
W. E. Barnard
A. E. Neat
C. E. Close
P. T. Green
Mary Mitchell
Lanesville
A. M. Eisert, SR
Crandall
Elmer Fisher
Thomas Wright
Uncle Sam
Arthur Fowler
J. E. Fowler
Wm, Smith
Louisville
Walter Applegate
Ramsey
Grassy Valley
William Cooper
Brown Eves
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