Family Reunion Brings Dick Brothers Home to Celebrate
John Dick of Green County Indiana, Peter of Kansas, and Elijah of Oklahoma surprised their brother Jesse Dick last Thursday at the old homestead. It was 35 years since all met, and the gathering for Jesse’s 52nd birthday and granddaughter’s on Monday drew neighbors and relatives for a day of stories, jokes, and abundant cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dick
Green County
Ind
Peter
Kansas
Elijah
Oklahoma
Jesse Dick
Jesse
Reed Sharp
Peter Bullett
Mr. Sharp
Cc. L. D
Good Roads Special Train Planned for the South
The National Good Roads Association with the U S Department of Agriculture will run a Good Roads Special Train on Southern Railway lines to build sample roads and hold public meetings. The effort, led by W H Moore and Southern Railway President Spencer, aims to educate citizens and spur immediate action with low round trip rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Good Roads Association
Office of Public Road Inquiry
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Southern Railway
W. H. Moore
National Good Road Association
Southern Railway Company
Spencer
Washington
South
White oak poles sought for Corydon roads project
About 1000 white oak poles needed for Corydon Indiana intersections Corydon Elizabeth and Corydon Mauckport roads Poles must be 25 feet long about 7 inches at top end peeled and delivered on road Liberal price paid Sellers contact Watson and Thomas Corydon Indiana G A Roberts of Lintner advertised health cure Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as restoring appetite and health New line men’s hats advertised at the Hub Mauckport and Corydon Junction areas mentioned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon & Elizabeth
Corydon & Mauckport
G. A. Roberts
Lintner
Dr. Caldwell
L. A. Riely & Son
Corydon
L. S. Fleshman
Mauckport
J. P. Isterling
Corydon Junction
Resolutions of Respect for Jos A Detrick
Death has taken Comrade Jos A Detrick from Headquarters Hiram Spencer Post 319 G A R Elizabeth Indiana. The post notes his long service and formers duties and offers sympathy to his wife and family. A record copy and notices to county papers are ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Spencer
L. C. Winders
Gro
W. Scales
Tabler Couple Celebrates Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Tabler of Corydon marked forty years of marriage with a dinner at their Market and Cherry streets home. He, 68, born in Posey township, and Harriet Lilly Tabler, 62, born in Lanesville, have lived in Corydon 24 years with four years in Illinois. Their friends extend best wishes for many more anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Tabler
Market
Cherry Streets
Tabler
Posey Township
Harriet Lilly
Lanesville
Corydon
Illinois
Jim
Harriet
Cream of North American stock show to open in Chicago
The entry list for December indicates a premier educational exhibit with high quality blood stock from North America. Monon trains stop at 41st Street. Cedar City Missouri resident G A LeDeis reports relief from indigestion after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. L A Riety and Son.
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Chicago
North America
Monon
41Th Street
G. A. LeDeis
Cedar City
L. A. Riety & Son
Powers is again found guilty in Goebel killing case
Caleb Powers is sentenced to life as an accessory in the Goebel murder at Georgetown Kentucky. A previous jury had returned a similar verdict. The court stayed sentence while a bill of exceptions is filed for the court of appeals which is politically balanced. The piece urges Indiana to extradite Taylor and Finley to Kentucky.
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Caleb Powers
Wm. Goebel
Georgetown
Kentucky
Scott County
Power
Powers
Franklin County
Court of Appeals
Goebel
Indiana
Taylor and
Finley
Durbin
Robbery at New Farm Home Stolen Jewelry Noted
Sunday afternoon a thief entered the Mugler residence near town while George Mugler and wife were away. Jewelry and money were taken. neighbor Charlies Hurst witnessed part of the event. Mrs. Mugler retrieved the pocketbook, limiting losses. Suspect described as low, heavy-set and wearing dark clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mugler
Charlies Hurst
Funks Mark 69th Wedding Anniversary at Posey Farm
Henry Funk and his wife observed their sixty ninth anniversary at their Posey township home. Both natives of the county, Mr. Funk 92 and Mrs. Funk 90, have lived on the same government land farm since marriage. They enjoy good health as son Prof. Funk and his wife from New Albany attended.
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Henry Funk
Posey Township
Mrs. Funk
Mr. Funk
Government Land Office
Funk
Prof. Funk
New Albany
Double Wedding At New Midland Catholic Church
Yesterday morning two marriages were solemnized at a Catholic church in New Middle town by Rev. Father Gordon. The couples were Wm A Harper with Lylie Kannapel and Sylvester Kannapel with Lillpop Lillpop. Harper resides in Dogwood. Lylie is Michael Kannapel’s daughter. Sylvester is Michael Kannapel’s son. Lillpop is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lillpop. All are popular young people.
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New Middletown
Father Gordon
Wm. A. Harper
Lylie Kannapel
Sylvester Kannapel
Ie €. Lillpop
Harper
Dogwood
Michael Kannapel
Miss Lillpop
John Lillpop
Notice of Stockholders Meeting for Harrison County Society
Notice of Election. Stock holders meeting of the Harrison County Agricultural Society on Tuesday November 12 1901 in Corydon at the Commissioners room to elect officers for the ensuing year. O L Huston President. Attest Iemery Breeden Secretary October 30-2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Agricultural Society
Commissioners’ Room
Corydon
O. L. Huston
Iemery Breeden
Romantic wedding at St Bernard's Frenchtown
A wedding held October 23 1901 at St Bernard's Frenchtown joined Mrs Jentie Schmitt of Frenchtown and Mr Albert Bauer of Greenville Indiana. Rev Father Clevers officiated with daughter Lola as bridesmaid and Percy Schmitt as best man. The couple will reside near Greenville.
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St. Bernard’s Church
Frenchtown
Jentie Schmitt
Albert Bauer
Greenville
Ind
Father Clevers
Lola
Percy Schmitt
Eddie
Charles Schmitt
Mr. Bauer
Assassin Leon Czolgosz Is Executed at Auburn Prison
Leon F. Czolgosz was electrocuted at seven o'clock yesterday morning in Auburn Prison York for the assassination of President McKinley. His body will be buried within Auburn prison grounds and no relics or mementos will be permitted to leave the prison.
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Leon F. Czolgosz A
Auburn Prison
York
McKinley
Local notes from Lanesville and surrounding area
Miss Ada Longacre is guest of C. H. Weaver. Born to Mr and Mrs W H Sims north of town a son. Leopold Hoffman of Crawford county visiting relatives. Louis Walter moves to Leavenworth Kansas to live with his son this winter. Theodore Eisert named town marshal replacing John Pressler who resigned. Hessian flies damaging wheat due to dry warm weather. Tillie Eisert visiting sister Mrs John Bruch at Greelysburg. Mrs Yost and Mrs Kreutzer with Wm Kreutzer of New Albany spent Sunday at C P Endris'. Mrs Frederick Miller of near New Albany visiting at S C Walker's and George Miller's. Peter Elbers spent week in Louisville and Chas Endris worked behind the bar. Peter reports having a good time. Henry J Bachman northwest of town to sell personal property Monday November 4 and move to Mr Kremer's place behind New Albany.
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W. H. Sims
Leopold Hoffman
Crawford County
Louis Walter
Louis
Leavenworth
Kan
Theodore Eisert
Veéce
John Pressler
Tillie Eisert
John Bruch
Greelyburg
Yost
Louis Yost
Kreutzer
Wm. Kreutzer
New Albany
C. P. Endrie
Frederick Miller
S. C. Walker
George Miller
Peter Elbers
Louisville
Chas
P. Endris
Peter
Henry J. Bachman
Mr. Klerner
Local Notices Highlight Community Changes and Achievements
Bradford and Frank Fesspl plan a new dwelling and business code. A M Brown progresses at his school in the area. John Rochner will quit farming to pursue other business. Charles Dick hosted an interesting entertainment. Wake up and restore the old Christian church built by our forefathers. Christ Jessburg named champion potato raiser with 105 bushels per acre. Charles Elliot returns to his old home. Screecu Ow noted.
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Frank Fesspl
A. M. Brown
John Rochner
Charles Dick
Christ Jessburg
Our New Pikes Under Scrutiny by Heth Township Officials
Citizens complain the new Heth township pike is not built to plan. Commissioners inspect, pay only when work meets specifications. Superintendent Mr Pitman and engineer must enforce contracts, with bonds of 5000 dollars. Three commissioners vow to protect taxpayers’ interests.
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Heth Township
Heth
New Pike
Contractor
Pitman
Found Dead in Bed in Local Home
Mrs Mary Powell an elderly colored resident aged 81 was found dead in bed last Friday morning after retiring the night before. Coroner Nye held an inquest. death is believed due to heart failure. She leaves four children. funeral was Sunday and interment at Cedar Hill.
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Mary Powell
Cedar Hill
Nye
Corydon Indiana Auctioneer C B Kopp Offers Services
C B Kopp promotes himself as an up to date auctioneer who can fetch the highest price for property. He invites inquiries from those seeking a first class auctioneer and provides his Corydon Indiana address.
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C. B. Kopp
Corydon
Ind
Happiness Is Not a Commodity for the Rich Alone
The author proclaims happiness as accessible to the poor and their families, not purchasable or exclusive to wealth. He asserts contentment colors homes, enriches life, and attracts angels, declaring true happiness makes one a prince among men and a child of a king.
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A.D. R
Orange Blossoms
Gleaned names Chester A White Sallie J Sim ler Thomas FE Amy Dora L Bran denburg SRE A Harper Lulie Kan naple Sylvester M Kiannapel Lulie C Lillpop W T Wesson Gholsonville Va druggist praises Your One Minute Cough Cure as best remedy for coughs colds throat and lung troubles LL A Riety Son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. White
Sallie J. Simler
Thomas FE. Amy
Dora L. Brandenburg
Sre A. Harper
Lulie Kannaple
Sylvester M. Kiannapel
Lulie C. Lillpop
W. T. Wesson
Gholsonville
LL. A. Riety & Son
Traveling brings on diarrhoea urge to carry remedy
The article advises travelers not to leave home without Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to ease travel related digestive issues. It notes the product is for sale.
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Criterion
Lion Coffee
Czolgosz
Ada Longacre
C. H. Weaver
Bradford
Charles Elliot
Old Homestead
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