Turners Win $6000 Damages in Crossing Tragedy Trial
Mary E. Turner administrator of George F. Turner’s estate secured $6000 from the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Co. for his death at Hans crossing New Albany when a train struck a two horse wagon. The jury found the engineer failed to signal properly after a two day trial in county circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Turner
Admr
George F. Turner
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Co
Floyd County
Turner
Hans Crossing
New Albany
Buvey
Messrs. Stotsenburg
Weathers
Thanksgiving gathering at John Turley’s home northeast of Corydon
Relatives and friends including W. H. Turley Abe Turley Joseph Haun Cort Engleman Mrs Mary Windell Philip Windell Milton Conrad George Turley Edgar Mellie Lizzie Nellie Turley Rosa Good Zettie Annice Windell and Samson Turley joined Mr. John Turley on Thanksgiving Day for a ceremonial turkey dinner at his residence. Guests enjoyed social chat afternoon and departed in the evening with wishes for future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Turley
Corydon
W. H. Turley
Abe Turley
Joseph Haun
Cort Engleman
Mary Windell
Philip Windell
Milton Conrad
George Turley
Edgar
Misses Mellie
Lizzie
Nellie Turley
Rosa Good
Zettie
Annice Windell
Samson Turley
Mr. Turley
Regular Bowels Prevent Illness, Chamberlains Tablets Ad
A 19th century health notice touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to maintain regular bowels and prevent biliousness headaches and other ailments. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store. Also, John Frederick reports the loss of a valuable bunch of keys between the depot and his residence and asks the finder to leave them at the office for a reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Crosier’s Corner Drug Store
Dee
John Frederick
Fruit Growers Warned Against Sharp Commission Men
Washington and Heth township fruit growers report repeated swindles by commission men led by Sam Tuttleman of Heckinger Co Cincinnati. He offered small advances or no advance with cold storage and sale arrangements, later claiming fruit rotted and debts owed by growers. Lu, a noted scoundrel, duped multiple parties, prompting calls for protective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Heth Townships
Louisville
Cincinnati
Sam Tuttleman
Heckinger & Co
Much Needed Addition to Clerks Office Furnishings
Mr J L Rowe refits the Clerks office with oak Guardian and general file cases offering 60 pigeon holes in front and 768 in back plus a 74 space book rack. The additions improve public access and protect records at a low price, promising years of increased storage space for records and files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rowe
Guardian
Offce
Commissioners Hear Liquor License Applications and Bridge Repairs
The Commissioners met in regular session to hear Wright Funk and Grat liquor license applications and note protests against saloon interests. Voters appear split on the proposition, with attorneys reviewing lists as cases restart. The board went to Milltown for joint bridge repairs with Crawford county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Wright, Funk
Grat
Milltown
Crawford County
One Hundredth Birthday Celebrated by Cauble Family
Mrs. Polly Cauble, the oldest woman in Southern Indiana, marked her 100th birthday last week at her Washington County home. Family reunion attendance included eleven children led by Jas. Cauble, 79, plus grandchildren, great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Cauble
Indiana
Washington County
Jas. Cauble
Second Annual Old Capital Poultry Show Opens
The Old Capital Poultry Association hosts its second annual exhibit starting Monday in a building two doors east of the post office. Entries exceed last year as birds appear superior and the weeklong show invites public patronage at 10 cents per person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Capital Poultry Association
Post Office
Eyesight specialist to visit Corydon December 6 and 7
Notice to the public announces Prof. H. S Morris,眼 eyesight specialist, will visit Corydon on Friday and Saturday December 6 and 7. He offers free eye tests and claims immediate relief for troubles such as dim vision headaches and similar symptoms. Morris Hotel will host the event with reasonable prices and satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S Morris
Corydon
Morris Hotel
Dr Kay Renovator Boosts Invigoration at Rielys Drug
Dr Kay's Renovator touted as unmatched tonic with new goods arriving at Riely's Drug Store on every train, signaling ongoing inventory updates for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riely
Mourning for James H. Sherman Death by Accidental Gunshot
A de deplorable death occurred when James H. Sherman 23 a teacher at Pitman s schoolhouse was accidentally shot at a farm near Mauckport while reloading a shotgun after a bird hunt He died a few hours later at his uncle s home The funeral was held at Mt Zion church with Rev H E Stern and Prof E S Hallett delivering addresses The community mourns the loss of a bright young man known in Corydon and at the normal school He had recently adjourned school due to scarlet fever and had worked for J H Mathes grain merchant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauckport
Ohio River
James H. Sherman
Henry Sherman
Sherman
Pitman’s
Corydon
J. H. Mathes
Mt. Zion Church
H. £. Stern
E. S. Hallett
Corydon Voters Support Municipal Water Works Backed by Keller
The editorial urges town ownership of water works and supports Mr. Keller as the chief local benefactor. It argues most voters favored purchasing Keller's plant if fair price, emphasizes home labor and material, and calls for just treatment of Keller while protecting town interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Mr. Keller
Keller
Billy Keller
the Democrat
Dr Kay's Long Balm Cures Coughs and Colds
An old advertisement touts Dr Kay's Long Balm as a remedy for coughs colds and lagrippe sold in a small ten cent size. The promotion emphasizes quick relief and everyday illnesses.
William Forsyths Work at H Lieber Co Gallery
An Indianapolis News note from November 26, 1901 describes forty oil paintings and water colors by William Forsyth on display at H Lieber Co Gallery. The works depict Indiana landscapes around Corydon and include highly meritorious water colors of woodland, water and hillsides. Viewers are urged to visit tomorrow or Wednesday during Thanksgiving week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lieber Co
William Forsyth
Corydon
Indiana
Forsyth
Indianapolis News
Teachers' Association Holds Seventh Annual Meeting at Corydon
The Harrison County Teachers Association met November 29 1901 in Corydon with full attendance and strong program. Social and exhibit features showcased pupil work. resolutions praised James Sherman of Heth township and offered condolences. Officers elected include Vice President John A. Reising and Secretary Julia A. Fried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Harrison County
Hallett
Harrison County Teachers’ Association
James Sherman
Heth Township
E. S. Hallett
D. W. Blake
N. Dome
John A. Reising
Julia A. Fried
F. S. Hallett
A. M. Brown
One Hundred and Six Years Old Barney Conway Dies
Barney Conway, reputed oldest man in Indiana and perhaps the nation, died at his home in Greenville township Floyd county on the 27th alt at age 106. An Irish native, he emigrated to America near age 50 and was regarded as an intelligent man with an intelligent family. His age is said to be well authenticated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Conway
Indiana
United
Greenville Township
Floyd County
Mr. Conway
Ireland
America
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Endorsed by Satisfied Resident
A Toowoomba Gazette reader, W. C. Wockner, praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a two month severe cough and reports a cure. The medicine is sold at Crosier's Corner drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
W. C. Woekner
Mr. Wockner
Crosier’s Corner
Roll of Honor Subscriptions Noted in The Democrat
A roll of honor lists names of subscribers and donors since the last report for The Democrat. Among those named are John Schilmiller Elizabeth Ethel Funk Kansas City Ethel LaFollett Memphis Harriet Cline Eminence J A W Davis Moberly Co C Dallas Gillum G W Denbo Floyd Knobs BL Hurst Corydon and others including Stoker Edwardsville Eskew Crandall Reising Mauckport Turley Breckenridge Stonecipher Corydon Windell Amzi Gets Milton Conrad Shaffer Patton Bartley Laconia Sigler Ramsey Horn Louisville Garing Georgetown and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet A. Cline
Eminence
Ind
A. W. Davis
Moberly
C. Dallas
Gillum
G. W. Denbo
Floyd Knobs
F. Hurst
Corydon
Charles P. Endris
Lanesville
John Stoker
Edwardsville
Harve Albin
Edgar E. Lopp
Thomas Eskew
Crandall
John A. Reising
Mauckport
S. S. Turley
Breckenridge
Eph Stonecipher
Philip Windell
Amzi Gets
Milton Conrad
Floyd Shaffer
Patton
C. T. Bartley
Laconia
R. R. Sigler
Ramsey
Alois Horn
Louisville
Charles C. Garing
Georgetown
Personally Conducted Excursion to Washington National Capital
A planned excursion to Washington with all expenses included departs December 9 via B and O S W. The trip passes Harpers Ferry and the Potomac and Alleghenies by daylight. For rates and pamphlets, contact N. J. Neer in Springfield Illinois or O. P. McCarry in Cincinnati Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Capiton
Battle Fields
Harpers Ferry
Potomac
Alleghanies
N. J. Neer
Springfield
Ill
What is Wild Oats
Wild oats is described as a troublesome weed that grows on barren lands and signals poor cultivation. Once sown broadly it becomes persistent, clinging to people and clothing, spreading through generations and ruining crops and pastures. The warning urges not to sow it to avoid ruin.
Congress Adopts New Speaker and House Roster Update
The Sith Congress convened Monday with Speaker Henderson of Iowa re-elected and minor offices filled by reappointed officers. Congressman Richardson of Tennessee received the Democrats complimentary vote for Speaker, securing floor leadership on the party’s side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Iowa
Richardson
Tennessee
House
Local Notes and Social News Brief
Center residents report Mrs. Sidney May on the sick list. Arthur Brown returns home Saturday. A wedding is anticipated soon. G. B. Felter visited Falls Cities last week. Walter Radmacher sold his farm to Arthur Evans. Miss Ollie Shields left for New Albany Wednesday. Read for Democrat for news. Miss Media McIntire returned from New Albany last week. Emery Brown oversees progressing school. Miss Ella Conrad visited Miss Mabel Davis at Evans Landing recently. Miss Lizzie Frimhult visited Miss Grace Russell Saturday and Sunday. JACK FROST
New Middletown Church Events And Local Visits
Marshall Jordan visited New Middletown last week. Epworth League and Christian Union progress. Mrs Jerry Zenor returned from Louisville. Wm Rowe and wife of Corydon visited friends Sunday. Stella Marsh ill but improving. Mrs Wm Heckelman bought holiday goods in the city. Charles Kopp is the champion auctioneer selling 925 items at J L Newman estate sale in two days. First quarterly meeting of the year at M E church held. Dr Poucher preached two sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Rowe
Corydon
Wm. Heckelman
Chas. Kopp
J. L. Newman
M. E. Church
Poucher
To Cure a Cold in a Day Ad
Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promise a one day cure for a cold with a money back guarantee from E W Groves on each box. Sold by druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Grove
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Com
Toowoomba
Australia
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
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Sr Uieit
F. A. Bulleit
Corydon, Indiana
Roll of Honor
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Democrat
John Schilmiller
Elizabeth
Ethel Funk
Kansas City
Kan
Geo. P. LaFollett
Memphis
Tenn
O. P. McCarry
Congress
Sidney May
Arthur Brown
G. B. Felter
Falls Cities
Walter Radmacher
Arthur Evans
Ollie Shields
Miss Media
Mclntire
Emery Brown
Ella Conrad
Mabel Davis
Evans’ Landing
Lizzie Frimhalt
Grace Russell
Jack Frost
New Middletown
Marshall Jordan
Epworth League
Christian Union
Jerry Zenor
Stella Marsh
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