Lost Letter Ends in Romance at Beechmont Wedding
Dan Cupid seals romance between Dr. James Douglas Bobbitt U S Navy assistant surgeon and Miss Floyd Phelps Barnes at the bride's home in Beechmont. The ceremony by Rev Dr Harris Mailinckrodt will be a military wedding. The couple plans a ten day lake trip after marriage. Dr. Bobbitt, son of the late Rev James Bobbitt, has a history of wartime service and transfers between posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Beechmont
James Douglas Bobbitt
United States Navy
Floyd Phelps Barnes
Nde
Bobbitt
Miss Sares
Great Lakes
Chicago
Louisville
Wisconsin
Ames Bobbitt
Corydon
County Board of Charities Reports On Harrison County Poor Asylum
The Harrison County Board of Charities reports from Corydon Indiana on August 30 1917 there are fifteen inmates nine men and six women at the Poor Asylum. The superintendent is praised for good care though one inmate William Afetealf is described as unruly. Matron Mrs Lilpop aids with cooking at the superintendent's home. Inmates appear well fed and treated, the building bedding and provisions are in order, and officials commend the current management and county supporters for maintaining proper care at higher expense. The list of board members is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Ind
Board of Charities
Harrison County
William Afetealf
Board of Commissioners
Rose B. Gwartney
Rosa B. Gwartney
F. Allen—Lee
Frank E. Watson
John H. Heth
Thomas EK. Wheat
Kirkham
For Sale aA nice home bargain in weeks
For sale a nice home offered by Chas. E. Waite the Postmaster of New Middletown Indiana. The notice hints at a bargain available within a few weeks and gives the name for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. E. Waite
New Middletown
Ind
Death of John G Ferree prominent Harrison county farmer
John Garvey Ferree died at his Boone township home near Laconia after months of illness. Funeral services were held at Evans Landing Presbyterian church and he was buried in the nearby church cemetery. He was 79, married 1865 to Margaret McFarland, leaving a wife, four children, grandchildren, and a large estate of about six hundred acres. He was son of the late Colonel Jacob Ferree who died in the Morgan Raid. Lorenzo L. Ferree is the lone surviving sibling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Garvey Ferree
Boone Township
Laconia
Evans Landing Presbyterian Church
Taylor Township
E. E. Young
Elizabeth
Jacob Ferree
Corydon
Lorenzo L. Ferree
John
Cyrus Ferree
Near West Point
Kentucky
Harrison County
Aged Woman Catharine Rosenbarger Dies at Corydon Home
Miss Catharine Rosenbarger aged 88 dies September 1 after brief illness at W. A. Turley home east of Corydon. Born Shenandoah County Virginia September 20 1828 she spent most of her life in the county and lived with her nephew Rev Turley for 17 years. Funeral at Pfrimmer's Chapel conducted by Rev J H Toombs with large attendance. She leaves two brothers two sisters thirteen nephews and seven nieces among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turley
Kittie
German Reformed Church
Pfrimmer’s Chapel
J. H
Dr Bryan to Speak at Corydon on War’s Arrival
Dr William L Bryan president of Indiana University will speak at the Public School Auditorium in Corydon at 3 oclock next Thursday afternoon September 7 on How the War Came to America. The address is described as highly important and the public is invited to attend with seats to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Bryan
Indiana University
Corydon
Teacapers’ Institute
America
Bryan
Patriotism in Crawford county praised by Congressman Cox
Mr E J Bye of Crawford county writes on war and present conditions for the Crawford County Democrat. He is praised by Congressman Cox who urges wider publication and stump speeches to spread his patriotic message. Cox commends Bye as a dedicated farmer and citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Bye
Crawford County
Crawford County Democrat
Bye
Congressman Cox
Mr. Bye
Madtown
Ind
Oumans
W. E. Cox
Curfew Law Enforced For Corydon Youths This Year
Corydon adopts a curfew starting Monday night September 10 lasting through the school year. Anyone under sixteen must be off the streets after 8 p m unless with a parent or on an errand. Violations carry a five dollar fine or other penalties as imposed by authorities. Marshal Chas Gailey urges parents to ensure compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Chas
Gailey
Marshal
Cotton Shower for Mrs J H Toombs at New Middletown Circuit
The U B churches of the New Middletown Circuit held a cotton shower Saturday afternoon in August for Mrs J H Toombs wife of the minister assigned by the recent conference to Pfrimmer s. Attendees presented many useful garments and household items the recipient was pleasantly surprised and grateful for the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
New Middletown
J. H. Toombs
Pfrimmer’s
August 1917 Librarian Report Totals
Library records show no days open in August 1917. Beginning volumes 1927 with 16 added, totaling 1943. Counts by genre include 800 adult fiction, 270 juvenile fiction, 17 adult non fiction, 28 juvenile non fiction. Average daily circulation, magazines loaned 40. Borrowers began 766 with new registrations bringing total to 173. Visitor totals: 422 adults, 400 juveniles. Librarian Georgia Stockelager signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Stockelager
Harrison County Agricultural Society Receipts and Expenses Report
The report covers Nov 10 1916 to Sept 3 1917 showing balances, tickets sales by category, and charges for stalls and entry fees. Secretary Frank R Wright notes an itemized future report before the stockholders meeting in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Agricultural Society
Persona
Ari
Frank R. Wright
Sec
Death of George Washington Crandall at Blue River
George Washington Crandall died Wednesday night at his Blue River township home from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 47 and survived by eight children after his wife died four years ago. A large crowd attended funeral services Friday at Blue River church conducted by Rev. Davis of French Lick and Rev. Langsford of Paoli, with interment in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington Crandall
Blue River Township
Blue River Church
Davis
French Lick
Langsford
Paoli
Four Hundredth Anniversary of Reformation Observed
The St. John s Evangelical Lutheran Congregation near Lanesville plans a Sept 9 1917 service marking the four hundredth anniversary of the Reformation. Louisville sister churches will attend. German sermons in morning English in afternoon with speakers and large attendance anticipated. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Evangelical Lateran
Lanesville
Louisville
Accident Injures Bridge Contractor Ralph Hastings
Ralph Hastings of the Vincennes Bridge Company was accidentally shot in the right hand last Saturday when he handed a cleaned revolver to his mother to lay away. Dr. W E Amy treated him. Nearby, L W Rosenbarger and sisters Amanda Rosenbarger and Rebecca Buzby of New Albany attended their sister Kittie Rosenbarger's funeral at Pfrimmer's Chapel on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Hastings
Vincennes Bridge Company
W.E. Amy
L. W. Rosenbarger
Amanda Rosenbarger
Rebecca Buzby
New Albany
Kittie Rosenbarger
Pfrimmer's Chapel
Barn Fire Destroys Boone Township Farm Building
George Hardaway of Boone township lost his barn and all feed and grain when a lightning strike last Monday afternoon ignited and burned the structure. Two horses were saved. the barn and contents were insured with Harrison County Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hardaway
Boone Township
Harrison County Mutual Fire Insurance Co
For Sale or Trade Inquiries From Col H W Wiseman
A 4 year old roan gelding, broke to ride or drive, available for sale or trade on cows. Also selling a polled Durham cow and calf, three years old and described as good. Contact Col H W Wiseman in Cepauw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
H W. Wiseman
Cepauw
Death of Infant Mary Evelyn Marcelliat Near Derby
Mary Evelyn, two weeks old daughter of George Marcelliat near Derby, died Sunday morning. The remains were brought to the county for interment in Jordan's cemetery beside her mother who died a week earlier. Funeral services were held at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs J G W Stonecipher south of Corydon. The father and one sister survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Evelyn
George Marcelliat
Derby
Jordan's Cemetery
J. G. W. Stonecipher
Corydon
Trade Offer Near Lake Worth Florida For Food or Property
Ten acres near Lake Worth Florida and a lot in Lake Worth offered in trade for food in Harrison county or property in Corydon. Contact M. Cc. Frank 85-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Worth
Florida
Harrison County
Corydon
M. Cc. Frank
Marriage Licenses and Social Visit Report
Ralph D. Barry and Visa J. Sims and E. J. Coffman and Addie V. Wise, marriage licenses noted. James Otis Styles and Mary Alda Steele. Mr. and Mrs. Reader Marshal and daughter Ruth visited Wm. Pope near Nevin during the Fair. They travelled to New Albany to see Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Graves before returning to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph D. Barry
Visa J. Sims
E. J. Coffman
Addie V. Wise
Reader Marshal
Ruth
Wm. Pope
Nevin
New Albany
J. C. Graves
Indianapolis
Pisgah Lodge Marks 100-Year Anniversary in Corydon
Pisgah Lodge No. 82 F and A M Corydon celebrated its centennial on August 27 with about seventy five members attending. Prominent masons gave talks on lodge history and Freemasonry, stories delighted members, ice cream and cake were served, and a metal gift watch fob was presented to each attendee. Judge Ridley, the oldest Mason present, has forty four years in the craft. Captain Geo Briffett has fifty six years. The Corydon lodge has produced three Indiana Grand Lodge Masters: John Tipton, Governor Jonathan Jennings and Judge William Ridley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pisgah Lodge
Corydon
Corydon Lodge
Henry McGrain
Charles W. Thomas
C. Blaine Hays
William Ridley
T. J. Wilson
Hays
Ridley
Ind
Judge Ridley
Geo. W. Briffett
Indiana Grand Lodge
John Tipton
Jonathan Jennings
Public Sale Near Corydon Decides On Big Lot Of Farm Goods
A public sale at a premises a mile and a half northwest of Corydon near Oak Grove church features ten tons of baled hay, horses, cows, poultry, farming implements, 12 acres of growing corn, implements like a mowing machine, disc barrow, plows, wagons, harness, and household items. Auction at 9 am, terms usual. Auctioneers JOE T McCLARAN and R F Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Oak Grove Church
Malta
Eureka Telephone Co
Joe T, McClaran
R. F. Davis
Morris Baker Wedding Announcement in Louisville
The marriage of Miss Ruth Morris daughter of John K Morris to Avey M Baker son of Dr and Mrs R E Baker of Orleana was announced to take place last night at the bride’s sister Mrs Clarence Lockhart home in Louisville. Baker a Purdue civil engineering graduate and recent NYC worker was drafted and will enter training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Morris
John K. Morris
Avey M. Baker
R. E. Baker
Orleana
Clarence Lockhart
Louisville
Baker
Purdue University
Department of Civil Engineering
New York City
Scoop
Neighborhood Gathering Honors Moessers and Guests
Mr and Mrs Chas Gleitz entertained many friends in honor of Philip and Gayle Moesser Roy Frye and Werbert Beutal of Shelbyville Ky Also present were Clemma Richert Chel Kannapel Annie Kraft Rosie Wolfe Edith Iola Esther Gleitz Philip and Gayle Moesser Roy Frye Herbert Bental Qorlen Richert and Walter Q Gleitz along with the Windish and Rupp families A pleasant time was reported An additional visit involved Mr and Mrs Frank Peters and Mr and Mrs Oscar Peters with son Morris traveling from Indianapolis to Boone township for the county fair in a new Oakland Six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Gleitz
Philip
Gayle Moesser
Roy Frye
Werbert Beutal
Shelbyville, Ky
Clemma Richert
Chel Kannapel
Annie Kraft
Rosie Wolfe
Edith
Iola
Esther Gleitz
Herbert Bental
Qorlen Richert
Walter Q Gleitz
Frank Peters
Oscar Peters
Morris
Inopolis
Ilinois
Boone Township
Teacher Carl Brown Accepts Campbellsburg Post
Carl Brown of Scott township has accepted a teaching position in the schools at Campbellsburg. Charles Tuell and his son Walter of Louisville were among friends here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Scott Township
Campbellsburg
Charles Tuell
Walter
Louisville
Dr Habermel Injured in Auto Crash Near Corydon
Dr Clara Habermel wife of John F Habermel was injured in an automobile collision last Wednesday while returning from the Fair Grounds to Corydon. Clyde Crooks drove their car and Tueil's son Chester collided with them near Market Street. Mrs Habermel suffered a fractured wrist and other bruises. Funeral held for Aaron Benton with Rev W D Bartle officiating. Benton was 76 and survived by wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Habermel
John F. Habermel
Fair Grounds
Corydon
Rosenbargers Lunch Stand Impresses Fairgoers
The Rosenbarger stand occupied the space of five stalls, eighty feet long, serving first class meals at short notice with a central player piano circulating day and night. The firm plans a larger stand next year to serve more old and new customers. Death of Mrs. Sarah H. Palmer at age 83 follows six weeks of illness. she was born Hickman in Georgetown and died at East Cheatnut Street, with remains sent to Stanton Virginia for interment. She left no immediate family and was the last of a large local clan with many relatives nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbarger
Fair Ground
Rosenbargers
Rosenbarger’s
Sarah H. Palmer
Hart Hickman
East Cheatnut Street
Stanton
Virginia
Mr. Hickman
Hickman
Georgetown
Glendensville
Ilinois
Marriage of Miss Pearl Davis and Mr Otto Hottell Near Corydon
Davis Hottell wedding unites Miss Pearl Davis and Otto Hottell at the bride’s home with Rev C E Flynn officiating. Miss Daisy Taylor played the wedding march Lohengrin’s. The couple are prominent young locals. the bride a Harrison township teacher, the groom a farmer. Nearby relatives and friends attend. relatives from Louisville and Detroit visited B F Abbott’s family for the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Davis
Otto Hottell
Corydon
C. E. Flynn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Bobbitt
Meport
County Board of Charities
John Harvey Ferree
Catharine Rosenbarger
W.A. Turley
Pfrimmer
DR. Bryan
Will
Library Now
Fair Report
Co Meeemerce Centers
For Trade
Man
James Otis Styles
Mary Alda Steele
Pisgah Lodge F.& A. W
Morris-Baker
DR. Habermel
Aaron Benton
W. D. Bartle
Salem
The
Christian Church
W. J. Baisleit
Lee Lockhart
Stella B. Caughlin
Nancy
George Benton
Ira Benton
Oklahoma
Wharton Benton
Wolcott
Olga Horner
Benton
Davis Hottell
Herbert Stuber
Ida Snyder
W. H. Roose
Raymond Roose
Detroit
Mich
B. F. Abbott
Philip P. Sonner
White Cloud
John A. Sonner
John Seispel
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