Harrison County Teachers Association Meets With Notable Lecture
The fourth annual Harrison County Teachers Association gathering occurred last Friday and Saturday with strong attendance. Officers elected include Oscar Crosby secretary and George McIntosh treasurer, while Rev Albert Hurlstone of New Albany delivered a well received lecture on Ruskin. A focus was placed on music with a committee named. several local figures spoke and the session showcased educational interest. Death visits the community as Edward Flanagan, about 19, passes after a long illness. burial at St Peter's Catholic cemetery follows a Catholic funeral service attended by many relatives and friends.
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Teachers’ Association
Harrison County Teachers’ Association
Co. Supt
C. P. Swarens
Frank Wilson
C. A. Wolfe
S. C. Lopp
D. C. Kinnie
A. M. Brown
Amzi B. Harrel
Edward Snider
Jesse Saffer
Reising
John Gettlefinger
Ate Luckett
Miss Bertha
J. F. Friedley
Sallie Wolpert
H. M. Butler
American Book Company
Albert Hurlstone
New Albany
Ruskin
Oscar Crosby
George McIntosh
Angie Leslie
Jennie Griffin
Giles Mowrer
P. V. Tuell
L. V. Brown
C E. Briscoe
Pleas. Jenkins
Charles Kintner
Edward Flanagan
Richard
Maggie Flanagan
St. Peter’s Church
Father Gordon
Jace
Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief For Aches
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as superior to plasters for chest side or back pain and claims it relieves rheumatism. The product is advertised for sale by E. B. Crosier.
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Crosier
Blood Poison Cure Promoted by Swift's Specific Testimony
A testimonial from S. Montgomery of Ann about severe blood poison lasting years. He describes ulcers and pain resisted by doctors and potash, then attributes complete recovery to Swift's Specific, claiming it as the only blood remedy that reaches violent, long term cases.
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Supade
Wez Montgomery
Ann
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Thanksgiving Surprise Dinner at Catharine Didelot Home
Neighbors gathered with baskets to surprise Catharine Didelot widow of Bartholomew Didelot at her home on Thanksgiving 1898. Mrs Laban Brown Mrs Valentine Cline Mrs Ezra Keller Mrs John W Cline and others attended bringing gifts and sharing a festive meal and sociable chat.
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Catharine Didelot
Bartholomew Didelot
Mrs. Didelot
Laban Brown
Valentine Cline
Ezra Keller
John W. Cline
Ambrose Cline
Jos. H. Feller
Milton Conrad
Flora Pfrimmer
Bringman
Frye
An Enjoyable Thanksgiving at Wright Melton Home
A Thanksgiving gathering at William and Fannie Wright’s home arranged by Mrs. Isabelle Wright and Miss Linna Melton brought together near relatives including the Melton and Wright families. Attendees included Ed Gehlbach J F Wright Daisy Albin Bella Albin Bertha Stonecipher Maud Stonecipher Addie Eckart Samuel Melton and Ben Frank Melton. A splendid dinner and sociable day marked the occasion with hopes for repeating gatherings.
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William
Fannie Wright
Isabelle Wright
Linna Melton
David Melton
Henry
Lucy
John Wright
Ed Gehlbach
J. F. Wright
Daisy
Bella Albin
Bertha
Maud Stonecipher
Addie Eckart
Samuel Melton
Hopkins, Mo
J. W. Melton
Ben
Frank Melton
Crandall
It Hits the Spot Honey and Tar Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a relief for severe cold throat and lung soreness. The copy promises a warm grateful feeling and healing once relief is achieved and guarantees satisfaction with the claim It feels so good It hits the spot.
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Foley
L. A. Risty
Brown Elbert wedding in Boone township
Everett Brown son of Joseph Brown marries Miss Loui Elbert daughter of Noah Elbert at the bride’s home in Boone township. A large gathering witnesses the ceremony and the couple receive many valuable presents. The Democrat extends congratulations and wishes them happiness and prosperity.
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Boone Township
Everett Brown
Joseph Brown
Loui Elbert
Noah Elbert
THE
Democrat
Mrs. Brown
Diphtheria Reports Rise in Corydon and Surrounding Areas
A county health bulletin notes diphtheria cases in Corydon and nearby towns with doctors named including Martin Funk Daniel and Davis. Scarlet fever also appears in Mauckport New Middletown and New Amsterdam. Anti-toxin is effective and safe, with no deaths since its use. schools advised to flag homes and send coughing students home.
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Martin
Corydon
Funk
Daniel
W. H. Davis
New Middletown
Wm. Moore
Elizabeth
R. R. Sigler
Ramsey
Best
Mauckport
Davis
A. Laughlin
New Amsterdam
Danizl
Thanksgiving gatherings bloom in New Salisbury area
New Salisbury reports Thanksgiving events with J D Davis and J P Isterling serving in absence, a large company enjoying a free supper, and visits among Radcliffe, Bringle, Stone, and Adams. Davidson & Richert sell their saw mill to Brown Seed Store Co. of New Albany. Hog cholera affects local swine, with several deaths.
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D. B. Radcliffe
Salem
Hardinsburg
J. D. Davis
J. P. Isterling
St. Ellis
Aysters
D. HL
Bringle
L. C. Adams
Blue River Town
Penge
David Stone
Anchorage
David F. Stevens
Davidson & Richert
Brown Seed Store Co
New Albany
Uncle Sam
John Wagner
Local Notes From Lanesville and Nearby Counties
Lanesville reports the completion and opening of Philip L. Hirt’s hotel. John Yanner visits his ailing father Jacob Yanner near Lafayette. Theodore Eisert returns from Benton County where he worked since Spring. Minnie Yeager plans to winter with her infirm sister Maggie in Shelbyville Kentucky. Her father J. M. Yeager stays with his son at Earl Park Indiana. Wm. Bowman moves into P. L. Hirt’s house. Charles S. Green buys more property from Alois Ringle.
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Lanesville
Philip L. Hirt
John Yanner
Lafayette
Jacob Yanner
Theodore Eisert
Benton County
Amiss
Minnie Yeager
Maggie
Shelbyville
J. M. Yeager
Earl Park
Ind
Wm. Bowman
P. L. Hirt
Charless. Green
Alois Ringle
You Cant Afford to Chance It Claims on Foley Honey and Tar
A lighthouse warning urges immediate use of Foley’s Honey and Tar to ward off serious lung outcomes. The ad cites a heavy cold possibly progressing to pneumonia or consumption and promises secure relief when treated promptly by L. A. Rigby.
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L. A. Rigiy
Fraudulent photographers trick near Brockville, Ky
Two men from Brockville registered at the Kintner House posing as William A. Sapp and E. D. Ferguson. They photographed houses and spent most time around a saloon, collected money in advance, sold a camera for $20, and disappeared toward New Albany promising to return. They left bad checks and a possibly stolen camera, with authorities alerted nationwide.
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Kintner House
William A. Sapp
E. D. Ferguson
Brockville
J. L. Morris
New Albany
Mr. Conner
Louisville
Morris
Frankfort
Old State House at Corydon Could Be State Property
The Indiana Legislature may move to buy the Corydon old State House for state ownership. The building, Harrison County’s courthouse, dates to 1816 and was directed by Gen William Henry Harrison. It is a blue limestone structure from Indian Creek and in good preservation. The Louisville Dispatch notes Corydon may resist losing the site.
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Indiana
Corydon
Harrison County
State
Union
William Henry Harrison
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Indian Creek
New Albany
Louisville Dispatch
Local families share Thanksgiving visits in Utan area
Mr. Fred Moesser of Shelbyville Ky spent Thanksgiving with daughters Mrs Henry Rupp and Mrs W P Ellwanger. Mr and Mrs Charles Moser of New Albany visited their uncle George Merkel. John Eisemenger moved his saw mill to Henry Rupp. William Gleitz plans a barn. Mrs Weigand Bickel returned from Louisville after visiting her son Philip. Rev G H Schnur will return to Utan soon after visiting wife sick in Camden Ind. George and Miss Emma Rupp visited Corydon relatives. Charles Gleitz and Emma Rupp attended Sunday with Robert and Mrs Kirkham. Emma Rupp visits brother George in Corydon briefly.
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Fred Moesser
Shelbyville
Henry Rupp
W. P. Ellwanger
Charles Moser
New Albany
George Merkel
John Eisemenger
William Gleitz
Weigand Bickel
Philip
Louisville
Shelbyville, Ky
Ellwanger
G. H. Schnur
Utan
Camden
Ind
George Rupp
Corydon
Charles Gleitz
Emma Rupp
Robert Kirkham
George
Gorydon
Kidney cure credited for daughter’s recovery
Mrs J M Bailey of Beaver Dam Ohio writes that after four doctors failed to help her daughter she was given up as lost until Foley's Kidney Cure was recommended by two neighbors. The daughter can now walk several miles without fatigue.
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Beaver Dam
Ang
Foley
Mra
J. M. Baiey
L. A
Triple Paper Deal Promises Three Newspapers Weekly
The St Louis Republic and Corypow Democrat offer a three paper weekly plan for 1.65 dollars a year. Think of it, three papers a week.
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St. Louis Republic
Corypow Democrat
How to prevent a cold with Foley's Honey and Tar
After exposure or when a cold seems starting, take a dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. It is advertised as a reliable remedy that never fails.
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Foley
L. A. Rey
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Claim
Refund offered if the medicine fails to cure. The genuine tablets bear L. B. Q. on each pill. Advertisement from L. A. Ready & Son.
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L. A. Ready & Son
Farmers Institute Held Despite Bad Weather
The farmers institute at the School Hall drew large attendance from across the county despite severe weather. Lectures by Riley Collins and Wolfe covered soil fertility corn cultivation home mixed fertilizer swine management wheat growing poultry fruit culture and clover value. The writers praise practical experience and urge yearly growth in attendance and adoption of scientific farming.
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Farmers’ Institute
Messrs. Riley, Collins and Wolfe
Watson and Denbo Succeed Getzendanner and Tuell
James A. Watson and H. W. Denbo were sworn in last Monday as Auditor and Recorder of Harrison County, succeeding Getzendanner and Tuell. The change shifts public affairs to Democratic control with these young appointees praised for competence and honesty. Getzendanner and Tuell depart with constituent approval and confidence in their records.
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James A. Watson
H. W. Denbo
Getzendanner
Tuell
Which is Best for public officials to step down or remain?
Harrison county has seen both paths, with officials either departing with confidence or fading away in suspicion. The text invites readers to choose the right course for those serving constituents.
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Harrison County
Spain Accepts US Offer on Philippine Islands and Cessions
Spain accepted the United States offer of 20,000,000 for the Philippine Islands and agreed to relinquish Cuba and cede Puerto Rico and Guam. Report says a cash bid will be made for one of the Caroline Islands.
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Spain
United States
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Guam
Carolines
Delays are dangerous cough cure promises urged
The piece urges immediate care for cold and coughs warning that delays can lead to serious diseases. It endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe pleasant cough medicine guaranteed to help, attributed to L. A. Riguy.
Notice to settle debts for farm supplies by Dec 15 1898
A notice from L. Garing requests all persons indebted for fertilizer machinery or farm implements to call and settle by December 15 1898 either in cash or notes.
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L. Garing
Dr Moore Aerial Medication Cures Catarrh and Deafness Claims
John H. DiProspero of Pittsburgh reports five years of catarrh and asthma relief after three months of Dr Moore's Aerial Medication. The notice offers free symptom forms and details from S. H. Moore M D in Cincinnati, urging sufferers to apply for a short time offer.
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H. Moore
Cincinnati
Chioe
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