Big Ramsey Fire Destroys Alva Hendricks Store and Davis Warerooms
A severe Thursday night blaze in Ramsey destroyed Alva Hendricks' general store and two warehouses along with Ed Davis' warerooms and residence. Firefighters saved most of the town as water and cisterns ran low, with only a few Hendricks furnishings spared. The cause remains unknown and insurance partly covers the heavy loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Alva Hendricks
Hendricks
Edn. Davis
Mr. Davis
Mr. Hendricks
Harley Routh
W. R
Harrison County Teachers Institute Opens With 180 Attendees
The Harrison County Teachers Institute met in Corydon at the Grade School Building starting Monday August 29 with about 180 teachers enrolled. Sessions covered course of study health and disease control heredity and general school work with acknowledgments to retiring A. O. DeWeese and a gift watch presented by teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Teachers’ Institute
Corydon
Jesse Webb
Franklin
R. E. Cavanaugh
Indiana University Extension Department
Geo. Hays
University of Louisville
B. C
McClaren
A. O. DeWeese
Cavanaugh
Hays
Bapt
DeWeese
Clara Bennett Ulen
Nellie Bullett
Bayard Bell
C. O. Crosby
Rev. M. A. Cossahoom
Grace Carroll
Miles' Variety Store Sale Ad for Thread and Coats
Clarks O N T and Coat thread offered in all sizes black and white priced at 6 cents per pool at Miles Variety Store. A 24 3w marked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks O. N. T
Miles’ Variety Store
Quiet wedding links Amzi Longacre and Olivia Snyder
Amzi Longacre and Olivia Snyder married last Thursday evening at Rev. Jesse Shouck's by Rev. Shuck. The groom is son of Sherman Lonvarre near Hillgrove Ind and the bride daughter of Joe M Snyder near Central. They plan to set up housekeeping soon in a Snyder home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amzi Longacre
Olivia Snyder
Rev
Jesse Shouck
Dancing Picnic at Strouse's Grove in Boone Township
Walter Cotner Ben Backherms and Lewis Russel of Boone township sponsor a dancing picnic at Strouse's Grove three miles north of Laeconia on the Corydon and Laconia pike. The event starts early and lasts all day into the night with music and refreshments. This is the third Strouse picnic this year and the last of the season drawing large crowds for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cotner
Ben Backherms
Lewis Russel
Boone Township
Strouse
Strouse’s
Death of Mrs Della Cline in Georgetown
Mrs. Della Cline died August 25 after a cancer of the liver at age 56. She was widow of William Cline and mother of four sons and two daughters with two sisters and two brothers surviving. Funeral services were held Saturday at Mt Solomon Lutheran church in Scott township. The obituary notes her birth on December 10, 1866 and includes religious verses reflecting on eternal life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Cline
Strand Cline
Georgetown
William Cline
Hershman
Mt. Solomon
Abow
Delia Louise Cline
Mt Solomon Lutheran Church
Scott Township
I. W. Gernert
Straude, Cline
Ind
Sherri Cline
Indianapolis
Dola ,Cline
Decatur
Tfl
Mhartie Cline
Zebie Heishman
Patton, Cal
Albert Heishman
Corydon
John Micheal
Floyd County
Eph. Feller
Salts Ex-Union Soldier Still Partially Helpless After Stroke
David RB Salts, a former Union Soldier, remains in a partially helpless condition four months after a paralytic stroke. He travels downtown occasionally with a cane and a crutch, and the attack impaired his right side including his hand and leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David RB. Salts
Mr. Salts
Public Auction At Corydon Seller’s Residence
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence five miles south of Corydon on the Mauckport pike on Thursday September 15 1921 his personal property including two incubators one 600 egg and one 800 egg a 1000 capacity breeder stove two wagons harness buggy lines a sixteen year old horse furniture sewing machine wash stand bedstead and springs safes dishes and utensils and other articles sale begins at 1 PM terms usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Mauckport Pike
I C O F Special Meeting in Corydon
Otto A. Beyer Grand Master to attend the Odd Fellows special meeting in Corydon on Friday night September 9th. All Odd Fellows are requested to attend this meeting. W H Chinn D D G M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto A. Beyer
Corydon
Odd Fellows
W. H. Chinn
Otto Smith Buys Bottling Works in Trade for Iris Farm
Otto Smith acquires the Blue Spring Bottling Works through a swap that includes his Iris area farm. The deal is described as well executed by W. H. Flora and William Habermel who facilitated the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Smith
Blue Spring
W. H. Flora
William Habermel
Smith
Iris
Eighty Acre Farm For Sale Near Station And Pike
An eighty acre farm for glasse or rent, two miles from railway station, one half mile from pike, fairly good buildings. Land laye well. Some young timber, about 15 acres, and onehard. Cistern and two very good ponds. Inquire at this office. S-7-3w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
Series of Misfortunes Involving Keller Family Car Crashes
Mr and Mrs W H Keller and daughter Ruth plus Mrs Keller's mother Nannie Allen returned from a five week visit at Bay View Michigan. Two car accidents near Edinburgh and Indianapolis left Mrs Keller with serious injuries and Mr Keller hurt but alive. A truck driver failed to see the crash, and two strangers aided the Kelers at the scene. The sedan was wrecked and left for repairs in Edinburgh. The article blames road defects and poor maintenance for the mishaps and calls for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Keller
Ruth
Mr. Keller
Edinburgh
Mrs. Keller
Mrs. K
Miss Ruth
Rosenbarger’s Friday Night Benefit Social
Ice cream social at Rosenbarger’s to raise funds for painting the Constitution Elm by Sid Crosier. One third of receipts go to the new Court House project. decorated event with young ladies serving and home made cakes promised. Miles’ Variety Store offers two dozen extra heavy red rubber can rubbers at 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbarger
Sid Crosier
Court House
Miles’ Variety Store
Oldest Teacher Daniel W Neely Retires After Forty One Years
Daniel W Neely, long serving educator in Harrison County, is noted as the oldest teacher based on length of service. He taught forty one years and will not teach the coming term. His wife Mrs Neely has also taught several years and is the primary teacher at Corydon grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel W. Neely
Harrison County
Neely
Mrs. Neely
Dan
Corydon
Benefit social at Rosenbarger's Friday night
The notice says attendees will support the Picture Fund with one third of Fridays receipts at Rosenbarger's. Also mentions local social news and various residents visiting or traveling to nearby towns and events.
Mrs Linnie Nance Dies at 65 in New Albany
Mrs Linnie Nance wife of Charles Nance of near Edwardsville died at St Edward's hospital New Albany last Monday night. She was about sixty five and survived by husband John Wubert and Herman Baum garde and Mrs Alva Wolfe among others. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Nance
Charles Nance
Edwardsville
St. Edward’s Hospital
New Albany
John and
Wubert Nance
Floyd County
Herman Baumgarde
Alva Wolfe
Fowler
Ind
Attending State Fair at Indianapolis Listed Attendees
Among those attending the State Fair this week in Indianapolis are N I Clunie and Edward Criss with three boys in the agriculture class Fred Breng man Chas Kintner and Howard Lockhart who drove through. Geo W Taylor took Robert Lemmon Orlan Faith and George Elliott in his car. David M Miller took six Jerseys and Walter D Bean and John Schilmiller also took Jerseys. One of Mr Schilmiller s cows died before reaching Corydon Jct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
N. I. Clunie
Edward Criss
Fred Brengman
Chas, Kintner
Howard Lockhart
Geo. W. Taylor
Robert Lemmon
Orlan Faith
George Elliott
David M. Miller
Walter D. Bean
John Schilmiller
Mr. Schilmiller
Corydon
Stepro mare Rose E wins 225 pace at Booneville Fair
Harrison County racing note highlights Corydon trainer John Stepro driving Rose E to victory in the 225 pace at Booneville Fair after a Thursday start delayed to Friday. Rose E led nine starters to a 2 12 mile, last half in 1 3. Modesty Island places second in 2 30 trot later Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stepro Brothers
Rose E
Coryden
Booneville Fair
Stepro
John Stepro
Modesty Island
Corydon
S. A. Taylor
Petersburg Fair
Bachelor's Dream
Mr. Taylor
Marengo Fair
Stepro Bros. Rose B
Petersburg
Marengo
Clarence Tucker
Dem
One ton 1920 Chevrolet truck for sale at Vogt's Garage
A one ton Chevrolet truck from 1920 is offered for sale by Vogt's Garage in New Middletown Indiana. The ad notes the truck runs well and is in fine condition. Local residents Miss Buelah Mauck Emma Messler and Gladys Stengman recently returned from Terre Haute after attending school. Mr. and Mrs Emery Berry and Mr and Mrs William Clark with three children visited A J Watson's home near Muncie last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buelah Mauck
Emma Messler
Gladys Stengman
Terre Haute
Emery Berry
William Clark
Muncie
A. J. Watson
Louis Arnold Visits Relatives in Blue River Township
Louis Arnold son of David Arnold, a former Harrison County citizen now residing in Illinois, is visiting relatives in Blue River township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Arnold
David Arnold
Harrison Co
Ill
Blue River Township
Camp Knox Sergeant Visited Home After Arm Fractures
James Conway stationed at Camp Knox visits wife and relatives in New Amsterdam after being thrown from a horse at the camp several weeks ago resulting in fractures to both arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Conway
Camp Knox
New Amsterdam
Death of Gilbert McMonigle
Mr and Mrs Tom Zimmerman of Laconia received a telegram from Albion Iowa stating Gilbert McMonigle was killed by a live wire and his body would be shipped to Laconia for burial He was eighteen and worked at an ice plant He is the son of Mr and Mrs Stephen McMonigle formerly of Boone township who moved to Albion Illinois last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert McMonigle
Tom Zimmerman
Laconia
Albion
Stephen McMonigle
Boone Township
Ill
Lost ecru lace collar reported in Corydon area
A lost ecru lace collar was found on the streets of Corydon or on the road between Corydon and Meidelburg church last Friday. Finder should leave it at this office for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Meidelburg Church
You Need a Ford Auto Now From WY H Bullet & Sons
You can’t miss the chance to buy a Ford for less than ever before. Call WY H BULLEIT & SONS to arrange a demonstration and compare options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Auto
WY. H. Bulleit & Sons
Posey Township Residents Visit Friends Over Weekend
Mrs. Chas P. Smith and her daughters Jessie May and Hazel Esther of Posey township were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Waters and other friends from Saturday to Tuesday at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas P. Smith
Jessie May
Hazel Esther
Posey Township
J. F. Waters
Posey Township Man Injured Foot In Horse Incident
C. H. Stewart of Posey township visiting Corydon on business was hurt when a horse stepped on his left foot sustaining a sore foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Stewart
Posey Township
Corydon
Rosenbarger Ice Cream Fund Aids Painting of Constitution Elm
One third of Friday night receipts at Rosenbarger’s Ice Cream will go to a fund to purchase the painting of the Constitution Elm. The act aims to support civic memorial by allocating proceeds to the art purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbarger
McKims and Lahues Visit Corydon Junction
Mr and Mrs Pat McKim and their son arrive with Mrs McKim sister Miss Martha Lahue from Buckingham Town to visit Mrs Emma Lahue mother of Mrs McKim and Miss Lahue at Corydon Junction.
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Pat McKim
McKim
Martha Lahue
Buckingham
Town
Emma Lahue
Corydon Jct
Miss Lahue
Personal Name Pairings and Transfers Notation
The record lists multiple name pairings including Frank E. Trobridge to May Heintz and Clarence G. Brown to Lois C. Ash with Horace Greeley Stewart to Edna Paarl Showmaker Amal Longacre to Sylvia Snyder Roy Tyler to Emma Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Trobridge
May Heintz
Clarence G. Brown
Lois C. Ash
Horace Greeley Stewart
Edna Paarl
Amal Longacre
Sylvia Snyder
Roy Tyler
Emma Ferguson
Sale of Thevenot Farm Assets in Spencer Township
Horses cattle farm machinery and implements will be sold at the Theodore C. Thevenot sale in Spencer township on Thursday September 15. The auction begins at 9:30 A M with lunch served on the grounds. 8 7 2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore C. Thevenot
Spencer Township
Moberly
Joe Lincoln
Claude Sauerheber
Jeffersonville Leaders Visit Corydon on Labor Day
Ex Mayor Henry A. Burtt, banker H. E. Heaton, furniture secretary H. H. Heaton, and Rural Route carrier A. M. Huckelberry of Jeffersonville toured Corydon last Monday during Labor Day, when local business houses were closed. Burtt is a prominent lawyer in the firm Burtt and Taggart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Burtt
H. E. Heaton
First National Bank
H. H. Heaton
United Home Furniture Company
A. M. Huckelberry
Jeffersonville
Corydon
Jeff
Burtt
Burtt and Taggart
Fair Week Visitors Gather at Jeffersonville Area
Mrs R L Akers and family from Jeffersonville along with Mrs M F Mewes and daughter Alice Louise spent Fair week with Mr and Mrs J A Thornton east of Corydon. On Thursday Christian Kopp and daughters and several others joined for a picnic at the Fair Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Akers
Helen Marie
Marvin Lee
Jeffersonville
M. F., Mewes
Alice Louise
Louisville
J. A. Thornton
Corydon
Christian Kopp
Phebe
Amelia
Mia
R.L. Grayson
S. C. Donella
Emma Lee
Cleophus
James
Edgar Thro
Thos. Combs
Albert Harris
Henry Scott
Mr. Thornton
Ford Autos Price Cuts Prompt Call to Bullei t Sons
Advertisement urges readers to call W. H. Bulleit and Son for reduced Ford autos and place orders promptly. The notice emphasizes immediate action to secure discounted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bulleit & Son
Old Boyd Kingsley Of Boone County Visits Corydon
Thomas F Kingsley aged 84 and a Civil War veteran traveled from Boone Township to Corydon with son Jonce F Kingsley of New Albany. He is feeble now and accompanied by two granddaughters Verna and Zelda Radmacher, while Wilford Douglass and Mrs Douglass assist at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Kingsley
Booney Township
Corydon
86Th NL
Tom
Jonce F. Kingsley
New Albany
Verna
Jonce
Zelda Radmacher
Mr. Kingsley
Mrs. Wilford Douglass
Ford Plain Touring F C B Factory price drops to 355
The Ford Plain Touring from the F. C. B. Factory is now priced at 355 dollars, the lowest sale price to date. W. H. Bulleit & Sons urges customers to place orders immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bulleit & Sons
Corydon Public Schools Open With 425 Pupils
Corydon public schools opened Monday with about 425 pupils in attendance including 150 in the high school and 275 in the elementary grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Public Schools
Light turnout marked State Constitution amendment election
As we go to press on Tuesday evening reports indicate a very light vote in yesterday's special election. Thirteen proposed amendments to the State Constitution were on the ballot and more details will follow next week.
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Ransey
Alva Wendrick’s
ED Davis
Joe Pinaire’s
Achoola
Longacre—Snyder
Strouse’s Grove
Mr. Smith
Flora
Habermet
MR. Keller and
Wife Hurt
Rosenbarger's
Miss Rose Kellum
Shiloh
N. T. Clunie
Charles Robert
Mrs. Hardin Lemmon
Gary
Mrs
Thomas Stevens
Adolph Wright
Elizabeth Wright
H. M. Jackson
Corydon United Brethren Ladies Aid Society
Blifford Baxley
Harlin Winders
Borden
Joe McClaran
Joseph Glenn
Corydon Public Library
Faith Dropsey
Mary Neely
Henry Wiseman and Sons
Geo. Taylor
Lambert Trablpruf
Turley, Corydon, Ind
Ebenezer Church
Valley City
Geo
W. Taylor
Eureka Phone
R. R
Vogt’s
New Middletown
John W. Albin
Ind. R
Eureka
Philip Flock
Bloomingdale
Indiana
Mrs. Flock
Mr. Flock
Valley Gem
Armstrong
Ellington
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