Across Rhine Journey Through Germany to Basel
A travel diary describes moving by boat from Cologne toward Mayence and beyond, noting river speeds, rapids, and sights such as Bingen and the Mouse Tower. The writer comments on German industry, vineyards, and a long perspective on historical religious conflict and unity, ending with a brief local notice about a Sunday school convention in Harcron Township.
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Cologne
Mayence
Bo Swiftaus
Slipsaun
Bingen
Binsten
Rhine
Matto
Germany
Siebory
Init
Rhein
Krem Bingen
Court Terms Reveal Broad Roster of Trials and Judgments
September term records list numerous criminal prosecutions and civil actions. Defendants include Otto Stark, Robert Bruce, John Warren, Cort Sharp, and others with varied outcomes from acquittals and convictions to suspended sentences and judgments. Local notices reference divorces, property cases, and appointments for trial. Public notices note changes in custody and listed names of residents and visitors in Taylor township.
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State
Otto Stark
Neely and Gibson
Phaddeus Seacat
Lulu Bynum
Kate Weston
Ann Harris
Jeney Simith
Richard Westbrook
Cort Sharp
Justice of the Peace
Robert Bruce
John Warren
Jeffersonville
Robert Dobson
Mader to Lecture on Gettysburg Battle at Courthouse
Prof. George H Mader will speak on the Battle of Gettysburg at the Court House Thursday night October 9 following a prior plan for an October 10 event at the Christian Church. Mr Macer fought at Gettysburg and will share thrilling stories and insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
George H. Mader
Gettyspurg
Court House
Macer
Gettysburg
William L. Reneau Dies in Indianapolis Industriary Accident
William L. Reneau, formerly of this county, died instantly in Indianapolis on Thursday September 29 after being caught between two rollers at the G. and I. Tire Factory. He was twenty two, and survived by his wife, mother, two sisters, and one brother, with many other relatives. He had lived in Blue River and Scott townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Reneau
Indianapolis
G. and I. Tire
Blue River
Scott Townships
George Roudenbush Routs Passed Away in Posey Township
George Roudenbush died at his home in Posey township last Monday at five o'clock after twenty years of rheumatism that left him unable to walk for years. He was about 70 years old and lived in this county most of his life, including Webster township near New Middletown. He is survived by a widow and several grown children.
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George Roudenbush
Posey Township
New Middletown
Webster Township
Ile
Rally Day Set for October 5 at Sunday School
Rally Day is planned for next Sunday October 5 at the Christian Sunday School. All members are invited and asked to bring nonmembers and friends. Car owners will transport older folks and mothers with babies along Cradie belt, hoping for a large turnout.
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Christian Sunday
New Albany Centennial Celebrates City’s 100th Year
New Albany marks a five day centennial from Sunday October 12 to Thursday October 11 to honor the city’s founding by the Scribner brothers. Speakers include Governor Ralston ex-Governor Durbin Senator Shively Fairbanks Marshall Kern Cox and others as residents fundraise for a notable program of speeches music parades and fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Scribner Brothers
Deliliver
Ralston
W. T. Durbin
United States
Benj. F. Shively
Charles W. Fairbanks
Thomas R. Marshall
A. E. Wilson
Kentucky
John W. Kern
W. E. Cox
Tarrigan County
Rutledge Man Recovers Mexican War Sword Lost 34 Years
Isaac W. Kintner of Rutledge Missouri found a long test relic last Monday a sword bought by his father Adam Ixintner for a Mexican War lieutenant. It was loaned 34 years ago for a Pitman school entertainment and returned recently by John Smyth Dr Smith’s brother who had kept it.
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Isaac W. Kintner
Rutledge
Adam Ixintner
Pitman
Atwood Smith
George N. Amy
Minnesota Potatoes Headed for Corydon Market
Gen di Brown of this place reports he recently hauled two car loads of cattle to Minnesota and will return with one or more car loads of Minnesota potatoes for Corydon. He plans to be here with them the last of this week.
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di. Jrown
Minnesota
Corydon
Third Degree Conferred at Ismights of Pythias Lodge
Third Degree will be conferred in a Humper of catulidates at the Ismights of Pythias Lodge at this place next Thursday night October 2 and the members are invited to be present The IK of P Lodge is in a prosperous condition and is still growing Jel Bigier of Ramsey visited relatives at New Middletown from Thursday April Monday
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Jel Bigier
Ramsey
New Middletown
Local Social Notes From Corydon Area
Miss Battie Ackerman has returned from Louisville. Mr and Mrs Q T Berry spent Sunday with Grandma Fox. Trustee Hanson Colvin was in Corydon several days recently. T Berry made a business trip to Louisville Wednesday. Miss Delia Berry, a stenographer in Louisville, spent Sunday at home. Miss Jessie Jones gave a party at her home Wednesday night. A large crowd attended and an enjoyable time was reported. Mrs Clarence Colvin has returned from Meadow Lawn Ky where she spent the past week with her mother, Mrs Honne, who is seriously ill.
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Battie Ackerman
Louisville
Q. T. Berry
Grandma Fox
Hanson Colvin
Corydon
T. Berry
Delia Berry
Jessie Jones
Clarence Colvin
Meadow Lawn
Honne
Qar school opens with I V Brown as teacher Monday
A misspelled start notes Qar school opening with I V Brown appointed as teacher. The text mentions a Breckenridge birthplace man and his newborn son John Gleitz and family attending Lloyd Hottell's funeral in New Amsterdam. Sunday visit group included Nancy Conrad with daughters Angie and Mertie, Perry Bowman, William Conrad family, Clarence and Claud, and Uncle Philip Conrad from nearboat.
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Qar
and Mug
Award Carpenter
Breckenridge
John Gleitz
Oscar
Lilly
Lloyd Hottell
New Amsterdam
David Emily
Nancy Conrad
Angie
Mertie
Perry Bowman
William Conrad
Clarence
Claud
Philip Conrad
Tall
Nearboat
Waveland Social Guests Celebrate Birthdays and Visits
Zollman improves from illness while locals Bertha Blank visits uncle Fred Gireen near Locust Point. Duncan visitor Robert Green spends weekend with grandparents Christ and unknown Zollman. Gireen siblings visit uncle Philip Blank. Voelker sisters host friends at Flat Wedds. Blank and Schneider families attend Kentucky State Fair. Walter family nears Kentucky trip with relatives. Walter Schneicher turns 17 with surprise party hosted by sister Clara Walther church choir. Numerous locals attend, share gifts, games, and supper.
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Will Zollman
Bertha Blank
Fred Gireen
Locust Point
Robert Green
Duncan
Christ Zollman
Oscar Gireen
Miss [Sther
Philip Blank
Mary
Anna Voelker
Frieda
Gertrude Lottick
A.C. Walter
Louisville
New Albany
Walter Schneicher
Clara
Lutheran Church
Lous Walther
Enuna Zollman
Alma Zabel
Matile Walther
Catherine
Maniye Haus
Anna
Emilie Voetker
Emilie Dietrich
Anna Schmidt
Jennie Schmetzer
Matilda Reinhardt
Olga
Hulda Schleicher
Messrs
August
Arthur
Herman Zollman
Robert
Louis
Fimil Walther
Henry
William Blank
Fred
Andy Voelker
Ed Wietrieb
Edo Schneider
Ki Schmetzer
Jed Haasz
Herman Gleiz
Edwin Lieber
Social Visits and Travel Notes From Local Area
A series of short notes records visits and trips by residents and relatives. Mary Shaney visits in French Lick. John Woertz ties a trip in Laconia. William Deatrick travels to New Albany. J W Brinley returns to Lafayette. Mrs Mattie Flannagan’s family hosts. Aunt Rebecca Knight visits Macyville. Peter Kingery visits sister Martha Coombs in Nebraska. John Sehimiller and family go to Louisville. Annie Stewart visits Illinois and her parents. Prof J Eid Peters of Depauw named primary teacher for Fredericksburg schools.
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John Woertz
Laconia
William Deatrick
New Albany
J. W. Brinley
Lafayette
Tré
Steplliganen
Mattie Flannagan
New A Albany
Patrick Flannagan
Rebecca Knight
Macyville
Emma Macy
Peter Kingery
Nebraska
Martha Coombs
John Sehimiller
Louisville
Annie Stewart
Illinois
John Stewart
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Coul
Cologni
Ashlee
Ames
Fae
Ptt
Harrison Township
Toten
Mosse
Eva
Winniner N
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Hush Rhodes
Win Niussal Iger
U. S. Convention
Harcoon Township
Gethsemaase Church
Disco Blom
Prevosional Jus
Ee Pearson
Dues Heth
Sancay
Naiv
Joan
Neely
Baily Footraeds
Otides I
Settter’s” Cogting
Weis Ciplty
Circuit Court Proceedings
Aaron Hutsier
Martha Dugging
Paynter
Salera
Samme
Thomas J. Stevens
Buskirk
Badge
Elizabeth Watson
Southern Railway Company
Crawford County
Henry Klotz
Myrtle Snyder
Neilie McCoy
John Veiles
John W. Brintey
Matilda Brinley
Smiley Davis
Leonard Seller
Cort Lahue
Bringley& Adams
Bringle & Adams
Savings & Loan Association
Anna Mitchhem
Jiate Reed
Ola Barger
Elizabeth Stepre
Harvey Stepre
Carl Gerule
Pdarnuif
Alice Hedden
Pochard J.hedden
Plalintif
Oscar Meyer
Wari
Pishel
Courtu
Comtestes
Pivind Wheo
Issel Oreck
Calvin Noon
Laura DL
Windell Ss. Win
Planntal and
I Winds
John Db
Pannreuther Etal
Uanei Smown
Kaufuian Fertilizer Co
Cray Sieple i . Udont
Saft
Otto Adkins
Louisville Cement Poo
Denton J. Nrnold
Guardian
Howis Poo Simipsen
Joseph Pinaice
Henry Meurer
John A. Barrow
Entialixman
Stormy Hill
Sallie Applegate
Phoebe Russell
Elizabeth
Mro
Frank Reader
Lestelle Louise Guek Teen
Taylor Township
George Mauer
Im iv
John Hurst
Benas Vista
John Heeden
Jrlands
Lurmka Doone
Mader
George Roubenbush
Christian Sunday School
Will Christley
Father
K. of P. Lodge
Pawnee
van Yer Zulter
Huddietown
Evansville
Southern Railway
Corydon Junction
RK. Crawford
Ticket Agt
Henry, Robert and
Mary Schneider
Sandy Branch
Mrs
Mary Shaney
French Lick
J. Eid Peters
Depauw
Fredericksburg
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