Riley's Birthday Celebration in Indiana Highlights
James Whitcomb Riley’s birthday on October 7 sparked a large observance across Indiana. At Riley’s home in Indianapolis, children and hundreds of admirers paraded to Lockerbie Street, while many friends called on him during the day. The event featured decor, performances, and a cradle hall appeal, with a church service and a toast to Riley’s influence. Two couples, including Misses Maud and Nora Pitman, wed in nearby New Albany, as the Democratic paper offered congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana
Indianayalis
Lockerbie Street
Fivorge Murr
Ure Wradie
Uecorlea
Duwers
Heiro FR Yotne
Batseard J. Cooper
Nora Citteston
Elizabeth
New Albany
Chas
Pitman
Tres. Buward Wy. Lucas
First Presbyterian Church
Four Page Supplement Promises Full News Even With Ads
A local paper promotes a four page supplement and extra sections to please readers, noting two large local businesses Keller’s and Trotters dominate advertising. The text highlights scattered news, upcoming events, weather, and local notices amid the promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
County Commissioners Court Proceedings Record
County auditors and sheriffs report quarterly receipts while clerks record fees and fines. Several contracts approved for asylum provisions and road works including bridges and gravel roads across multiple townships with inspections completed in October 1913.
Harrison County Sunday School Convention Program
Program for the Harrison County Sunday School Convention at Corydon's M B Church on October 22 24 1913 with sessions October 25 1915 including devotional by Rev A B Bentley roll call officers reports nominating committee Sunday School talks and music offerings and various appointments and program details.
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Harrison County
M. Bk
Corydon
Byrn Family Thanks For Kindness After Windell Byrn Death
The family of Windell Byrn expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown after the loss of their son and brother. Car White Middlings at Elevator. oct. 11.
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Co. C. Byrn
Windell Byrn
Irwin Society of America Receives Commendation
Foreman printer George Irwin of the Democrat office published a feature about The Irwin Society at Amersed. A marked copy was sent to Frank Irvine Secretary of the Society in New Brighton PA. Irvine replies with praise for the article and the paper noting a thriving community.
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Greorge
Irwin
Abne Farlide
Irwin Society
Aamerced
Diwin
Tao
New Brigiston
Pennsylvania
Prvine Society OF America
Louisville Men Camp at Kamp Weller on Blue River
A group spent four days at Kamp Weller on Blue River led by J. Ho and Frank Quast with Auther Love and Zapp from Louisville plus Wim Keller Chas Neller and Joe Ben der of Corydon. Jeffersonville visitors joined for a hike to Wyandotte Cave. D B Salts cooked twenty three bass and other fare. Louisville men visit the camp regularly each year.
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Kamp Weller
Blue River
Messrs
J. Ho
Frank Quast
Auther Love
Zapp
Louisville
Wim Keller
Chas. Neller
Joe Bender
Corydon
Jeffersonville
Wyandotte Cave
D. B. Salts
They Make You Feel Good Purported Purgative Tablets Claim
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets for a pleasant purgative effect and the resulting sense of healthy body and mind, claiming personal vitality and well being as outcomes. The copy appeals to cheaters and readers seeking a reliable toning remedy.
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Chamberlain
Farm For Rent Near Lanesville on County Line
John Lambertus offers eighty two and a half acre farm for rent located on the county line with portions in Floyd and Harrison counties. The property sits one and a half miles north of Lanesville. For details write, phone, or deal at Canesville Exchange Georgetown, KY. October 15.
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John Lambertus
Floyd
Harrison County
Lanesville
Canesvile Exchange
Georgetown
Harrison County petitions for road improvements in Webster township
Petitioners led by J L O Bannon and 67 others ask Harrison County officials to lay out and improve the New Middletown and Lanesville public highway in Webster township. They seek grading drainage and broken stone paving to a width of ten feet over about 1 1/8 miles, with engineeer and two viewers appointed to report. The request notes a Rural Free Mail Route along part of the road and cites legal voting freeholders.
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Poona Taylor
Pesey
Joseph Drinleyo
Tayior
Pourdto
P. Stonecipher
Tlavrison
Virennes Bridge Company
Wwnob Creek
Vesey
Bridgeport
Arthur
Miller
Adloor
Lick Run
Heth Township
Malleckport
W. Be. Best
Henry Vogt
Franklin Township
J.C. A. Peper
Iravel Road
Harrison Township
H.R. le May
Herman Myer
Kate L. Siege
Frank Saith
Otters
Chavel
Washington Township
Brown's Ford
Taylor Township
Natier
Irison
Corydon
Board of Commissioners
Harrison
Indiana
Webster
John Bauer
Charles Parish
Jacob Bielkel
State of
Harrison County
Board of County
Hayorat’e
Ndming
Webster Township
Middlemasa
Lanesville
Muncadura
Lane Feast
Franklin
Said
New Middletown
J. L. O'Bannon
Autor Herr Cson County
D. F. Lemmen
Atsurtey
Icr
Oti
Notice of Presenting Road Petition and Boundary Changes
The notice before the Board of Commissioners seeks to alter a highway section extending from Leavenworth county southward to the watercourse at a station near South and Range, involving township lines four and five, and townships Scott and Harrison. It requests vacating a portion and establishing a new public road with about twelve feet wide cost, naming Albert Ising and others as holders, signed by Valentine Cline and others, Auditor J. L. Bann on.
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Leavenworth
Leavd
Scott
Harrion
Cordin
Albert Ising
Lotus
Albert Wigg
Anna C. Wing
Jesse Law
Christena Corbett
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Lawrence Martin
Clyde Martin
Cradle Best Fay
Thompson Chapel
Sunshine Nurseries
Dogwood
John Mebnure
Parinersam Ai Tedene Sewing
Romneb
Prides
Chic
Ida Miller
Panach
Bye Pew
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Sherk
Pather Ghunte
Chuiseratudati Opts
Tab Ptbert
PS Eda
Abontie
Patogins
Apnesen
Roy
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Commissioners Court Proceedings
Recorder
Mr. Griffin & Co
W. H. Keller Co
Asylum
Stoud
County Coot Asylum
AWEP
Pires
San BP
Frank Ghoont
Powess
Fecinda Petey
Fortie
Bank
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Bentley
Cossaboom
Mittee
Payler
Roberts
Bam
Sof
Masie
Barnie
Procaw
Shane
Irwin Soci Ts of
America
Kamp Helier
Weman
Mange
M. E. Church
C. P. Trotter & CO
Ekarbin Stevens
EMA College
New Albapy
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