Local Notes Show Visitors and Moves in Laconia Area
Emery Brown grows two feet taller and relays a gut remark while Wiley Byram visits his brother in Indianapolis. Clyde Steepleton relocates to MecIntyre farm. Mrs. Clara Melton and family move to New Albany. Geo B Byram trips to Louisville. Chas Liebert of Montana visits friends nearby. Delia McIntire and son Claude move to Indianapolis. Miss Marve Rager from New Albany visits Ola and Lou Shields. Jane Byrum of St Joe visits relatives. Meneretia Intean of West Point visits Jap lomar. Beatrice O’Brien returns from Cordcordy Kentucky. Mab Ludlow of Louisville visits Reader Ludlow and family. Hamilton C Boone of Louisville visits parents Horace and spouse. Capt Nevel BR Boone of Carlisle visits son Ruga and relatives. Maude L Boone returns to Louisville to work in millinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Byram
Indianapolis
Clyde Steepleton
Rs “MecIntyre
Clara Melton
New Albany
Geo. B Byram
Louisville
Chas. Liebert
Montana
Delia McIntire
Claude
Nave
Marve Rager
Ola
Lou Shields
Jane Byrum
St. Joe
Mich
Meneretia Intean
West Point
Tks
Jap Lomar
Wmisy
Beatrice O’brien
Copcordy
Mab
Ludlow
Reader Ludlow
Hamilton C. Boone
S Horace Boone
Capt
Nevel BR. Boone
Carlisle
Spd
Ruga
Maude L Boone
Local Notes on Visits and Sermon Plans in the County
Crandall Crandna Dyer is on the sick list. Rev J D Sallee will preach his last sermon of the conference year at its avave Sunday. Wm Blankenbaker and wife of Moonsline Ill are visiting relatives and friends nearby. Go N Weathers of Vincennes formerly of this place visited friends Sunday. Marion Williams left Friday for Charleston Ill to work. Isaac Poley and wife of Kansas are visiting relatives here. J Stevens visited relatives near Palmyra last week. Mrs Wat Thomas is visiting her mother at Georgetown. Walter Fisher and wife visited his cluster in the southern part of the county Saturday and Sunday. Chas Swarens visited his mother Marten in New Albany last week. Gao Flock and wife and John Engleman of Scott township were in our place last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rovert Pitt
New Albany
J D. Sallee
Wm. Blankenbaker
Moonsline
Ill
Go.n. Weathers
Vincennes
Thiis Place
Marion Williams
Charleston
Swork
J. Stevens
Palmyra
Wat Thomas
Georgetown
Walter Fisher
Chas. Swarens
Kfartin
Flock
John Engleman
Scott
Township
Locals and Visitors Seen Around Hursttown Area
Hursttown residents and guests from Fredericksburg Argenta Sugar Tree and other towns visited and stayed with friends and relatives recently. The group includes John Brown Minnie Wright Ethel Clare Roy Wright Mildred Weizer Lizzie Deanie Kate Wright Emma Housel Grace Maggie Miller Olive Felker and many others visiting Elizabeth Wright Sanday's home and nearby households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Fredericksburg
Minnie Wright
Argenta
Ill
Ethel Clare
Sugar Tree “Trove
Roy Wright
Mildred
Pleasant Ridge
Messra George
Henry Weizer
Lizzie
Deanie
Borden
Kate Wright
Indians Beat Gid Capital Team 8 to 3 in Corydon Game
The Nebraska Indians arrived last Wednesday and played baseball against Gid Capital of Corydon. The Indians secured an 8 to 3 victory as the West side showed stronger play. gate receipts were about eighty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Indians
Gid Capital
Corydon
Indians
Marriage Licenses for Conner Robins Voelker Schoen
Joseph F. Conner and Eliza E. Robins receive marriage license. Benny C. Voelker to Emma Schoen. John A. Colvin to Nellie M. Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Conner
Eliza E. Robins
Benny C. Voelker
Emma Schoen
John A. Colvin
Nellie M. Berry
Prohibition Party Convention in Harrison County
The Prohibition party of Harrison County invites turnout for a convention at Corydon on Thursday Sept 24 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse to nominate a county ticket for November 3 1908 and handle other business Elder W D Bartle will speak after the meeting Robert Gibson is chairman Waldo Hisey is secretary urging united action for prohibition and county supporters to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Corydon
Court House
W. D. Bartle
Christian Church
Prohibition Party
Robert Gibson
Waldo Hisey
Appointments Made at U B Conference at Georgetown
Georgetown and Washington districts hear annual church appointments with Presiding Elder J H Walls and G M Matthews of Chicago presiding. Dozens of named pastors receive charges including Emma Himmelhaver Dora Battram J W Settle and W B Seymour plus M C Patterson and C Eskew. About 3000 dollars was raised for missions as the session closed with praise and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Corydon
J. H. Walls
Beck’s Grove
Emma Himmelhaver
Freetown
Dora Battram
Westport
J. W. Settle
J. Roberts
Vevay
F. M. Demunbrun
Scottsburg
W. B. Seymour
Medora
J. W. Gilley
Martinsburg
W. D Rosenbarger
M. C. Patterson
Crandall Joseph Sibert
Palmyra
J. E. Rowe
A. B. Condo
New Middletown
H. E. Barton
Mauckport
Ida Hottell
Central
G. C. Forwood
White Cloud
Wn. Todd
Marengo
J. H. Toombs
Eckerly
C. Eskew
Young’s Creek
M. E. Apple
Washington District
Presiding Elder
L. L. Schoonover
Beech
S. A. Morgan
Burns City
L. F. Potts
Plainville
H. C. Powell Odoo
W. E. Snyder
Linton
O. C. Taylor
J. M. Inman
White River
W. A. Moran
Oakland City
S. L. Todd
Medway
J. L. Battram
Rockport
D. P. McCoy
Dale
S. L. Walls
Grandview
L. T. Taylor
Aogelsville
S. McVey
Montgomery
M.L Mobley
Oolitice
J. W. Freeland
French Lick
J. A. Hile
Lipsic
Minnie Thorn
Washington
W. W. Moore
G. M. Matthews
Chicago
Marriage of Rev A M Sappenfield in South Bend
Former Mt. Solomon Lutheran pastor Rev A M Sappenfield now of North Liberty Iowa wed Miss Hazel Bernice Keipp in South Bend Ind The ceremony was conducted by Rev C A Dennig with assistance from Rev L W Stockel After a month’s honeymoon the couple will return to the groom’s pastorate and begin a new life in Indiana The article praises Rev Sappenfield’s talent and character and extends best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Sappenfield
Mt. Solomon Lutheran
North Liberty
Iowa
South Bend
Ind
Hazel Bernice Keipp
W. Keipp
Goshen
C. A. Dennig
L. W. Stockel
Kentucky State Fair Promises Fine Stock Exhibits
Louisville hosts the Kentucky State Fair next week with strong stock displays. Harrison county residents are urged to attend, especially those who missed Indianapolis events this week. Indiana party figures nominate a State ticket with W H Roose declining the attorney general post by phone and D J Murr named instead. B F Abbott chosen as presidential elector for the Third District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Harrison County
Indianapolis
W. R. Hearst
Red Slippers Beat Laconia 22–2 On Strong Hayes Noyes Pitch
In a September 6 baseball game the Red Slippers of Rosewood routed Laconia 22 to 2. Hayes Noyes pitched superbly, allowing only one safe hit by Laconia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Slippers
Rosewood
Laconia
Hayes Noyes
Obituary of Anne Elizabeth Barrow
Anne Elizabeth Barrow, born in Frederick county Virginia in 183%. Ge, died September 2 1903 at age 70. She married John A Krause on August 3 1859. nine of their thirteen children survive. Funeral held September 3 at Bethlehem church near Crandaiji with Rev J O Sibert. interment in nearby burying grounds. Her brother Strother Barrow preceded her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Elizabeth Barrow
Frederick County
John A. Krause
Millard F
Charles City
Albert
Burnside
Benjamin F
Dallas City
Ill
H. L Pennebaker
Burlington
Charles M . John A
George A
A. B. Hunter
Wm. Lahue
Lutheran Church
Strother Barrow
J. O. Sibert
Bethlehem Church
Crandaiji
I .Terment
Local notes and visits brighten New Amsterdam area
New Amsterdam residents report improvements in Mrs. Stoker’s health and various travels. G L Funk and Harvey Kendle visited Louisville. Dr O W Hottle and wife visited Evansville and Mount Vernon. Miss Helen Aydelotte returns to Sacred Heart Academy in Louisville. Traveling visits extend to Mrs Charity Kendle and Mrs Mary Smith. Rev Patterson delivers final sermon of the year at U B church. River waters low hinder boat passage. Nora McCullum family returns to New Albany after two months. Beulah Cunningham returns to Maywood Illinois after month with relatives. Mae Kemper and mother in Louisville with Mae resuming studies. O D Frank and wife back to Mount Vernon Indiana after three weeks visiting his father. Woodmen lodge members enjoy a fish fry at Mische Shuck's camp with the Billie steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoker
G .L. Funk
Harvey Kendle
Louisville
O. W. Hottle
Evansville
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Patterson
U. B
Nora McCullum
New Albany
Woodmen Lodge
Valley City
Mische Shuck
Billie
Races at the Fair Show Local Harness Results
County Pace and Trot events at the fair yield Silver Prince Ist and Gold Brick 2d. Timed heats list horses including Tucker s Highball and Alice Form Ist with various placings. Other top finishers include The Doctor, Black Stone, J. D. R., Lucas, and Cracker Jack with times around 2:20 to 2:36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
Alice Form
Lou Star
Tip Star
the Doctor
Black Stone
Robert EF. Prince
Lucas
Little Star
Bud
Wilford G
Allie Form
Cracker Jack
Capt. Shirley
Silver Prince
Little Don Lorenzo
Public Auction of Farm Property in Morgan Township
Geo L Ferock will auction his personal property at his residence in Morgan township one and three fourths miles east of Bradford on Friday September 25 at 9 00 A M. The sale includes horses cattle hogs wagons buggies harness farm machinery hay corn in the field and numerous smaller articles. Usual terms. See bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Ferock
Morgan Township
Bradford
Indiana State Fair Sees Harrison County Delegation At Indianapolis
The Indiana State Fair is in session in Indianapolis this week with a large Harrison county turnout. Ed H Tuell of Corydon serves as President of the State Agricultural Society and is at the State Capital helping manage the big show. Harrison county urged to attend and be well represented at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Harrison County
Tuell
Corydon
State Agricultural Society
Farmers urged to compare fertilizer guarantees and prices
The State Chemist report shows fertilizers from Globe and Daybreak meeting guarantees. W. H. Bulbeit's firm offers the different grades at reasonable prices as leaders in the field.
Rally Day at Christian church attendance high
Last Sunday at the Christian church a large crowd filled nearly every seat. Elder W D Bartle invited all members to morning services and he delivered a stirring sermon on Essentials to Greatness. Mrs Maude Fouts Jones sang a solo and Milton Barrow joined the church and was baptized by immersion in Big Indian creek north of Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
W. D. Bartle
Bartle
Maude Fouts Jones
Milton Barrow
Big Indian Creek
Corydon
Death of Absalom Steepleton in Boone Township
Absalom Steepleton, about 60, committed suicide Friday night at his daughter Mrs Hal Hedges home in Boone Township. He traveled three miles from his son's home in Laconia, entered his room, retrieved a shotgun, and shot himself in the barn yard. He leaves two sons and two daughters. Funeral held at Union Chapel Monday at 10 A.M. Coroner held an inquest Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absalom Steepleton
Hal Hedges
Boone Township
Bert Steepleton
Laconia
Union Chapel
Ministers Exchange Pulpits Across Congregations
Rev. A M Irvine of the Presbyterian Church exchanged pulpits with Rev. W E Gray of Orleans Indiana last Sunday. Gray delivered two sermons one at the Presbyterian church in the morning and another at the public square in the evening with the text Abide in Me and You. Union Services are planned again next Sunday in the courthouse square potentially the last outdoor meeting of the year with Rev L W Nordsick from St Peter church Franklin township slated to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Irvine
Presbyterian Church
W.E. Gray
Orleans
Ind
L. W. Nordsick
St. Peter Church
Franklin Township
Farm for Sale Near Corydon Indiana
Farm for sale formerly owned by Strother Barrow deceased located 33 miles north of Corydon Indiana. 120 acres total in two tracts of 80 and 40 acres 80 rods apart. House barn outbuildings timber water. About 80 acres cultivated, well kept. Details from John A Barrow Eureka Corydon Ind sep9 tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strother Barrow
Corydon
John A. Barrow
Eureka
Ind
Seedling peaches sought at the Can nery
A short note from Can nery calls for seedling peaches to be delivered or sold locally. The item appears in a brief classifieds-like line marked 4w indicating a weekly or four week window.
Jury Selections for September Term Formed
Grand and Petit juries named by commissioners W P Mauck and William Rowe after drawing from the county box. Grand Jury members include Charles Kirk Heth township Michael Herter Webster township Wi HE Fravel Harrison township Seymour Walk Harrison township William Enlow Washington township Willis Seibert Scott township. Petit Jury members include Christian Kochert Jr Franklin township Lorenzo Barks Franklin township Benjamin Rieley Franklin township Daniel Quebbeman Franklin township Samuel Boone Boone township Aaron Miller Harrison township Charles Lang Scott township Nathan M Rumbley Jackson township John Brandenburg Scott township David P Rosenbarger Spencer township Daniel Lopp Harrison township George Turley Harrison township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kirk
Heth
Michael Herter
Webster Township
HE. Fravel
Harrison Township
Seymour Walk
William Enlow
Washington
Willis Seibert
Scott Township
Petit Jury
Christian Kochert, Jr
Franklin
Lorenzo Barks
Benjamin Rieley
Daniel Quebbeman
Samuel Boone
Boone
Aaron Miller
Harrison
Charles Lang
Scott
Nathan M. Rumbley
Jackson
John Brandenburg
David P. Rosenbarger
Spencer
Daniel Lopp
George Turley
Trial Docket in Circuit Court Sets September Trials
Court calendar lists trials by date for September including State cases against William Conner Millard F Emily two cases against George W Apple gate James I Timberlake four cases against Abner Hunter Blank v Cole Heisman Machine Co v Dick Temperman v Temperman Stewart v Southern Railway Co Parris administrator v Southern Railway Co Scott administrator v Harbaugh estate Crone v Southern Railway Co with Mary J Bary v Harbaugh estate references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
William Conner
Millard F. Emily
Stewart
Southern Railway Co
Parris
Scott
Mary J. Bary
Harbaugh
Crone
Republican Club Backs Bryan and Kern in Baltimore
At a Baltimore Republican club meeting last Wednesday the club president resigned to vote for Bryan and Kern. A secret ballot showed all present favored Bryan and Kern except ten, signaling shifting political sentiment and urging continued effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Kern
Baltimore
ManZun Pile Remedy Offered By Local Vendor
Advertises ManZun Pile Remedy as a first application relief for piles. Sold by Louis S. Riely with note date September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis S. Riely
Abe Torley welcomes a big boy in Breckenridge
In Breckenridge Abe Torley celebrates a new arrival while local residents share visits and social gatherings. Chris Deuser moves to Will Richert's farm. Noble and Elmer Farnsley of Bridgeport visit. Several residents from Corydon Louisville New Albany and Corydon visit family. A hay ride party with Will Richert family Lillie Stark Bertlekamp Freis Rumbley Schnell enjoyed an evening outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Deuser
Will Richert
Messrs. Noble and
Elmer Farnsley
Bridgeport
Peter Deutsch
Corydon
Deutsch
Geo. Stark
Clara Stark
Louisville
Mesars. Lang
William Bertlekamp
Amelia Freis
Katie Bertlekamp
Mra
Jesse
Lillie Stark
Altha
Lane Bertlekamp
Mae Lewis
New Albany
Bettie Rumbley
Charley Schnell
Waltherburg Residents and Nearby Family Connections
Andrew Schneider moved from Waltherburg to a farm near Duncan. Nora Walther of Louisville visits relatives here. J. E. Williams and son William attended Charles Brown's funeral at Zoar last Saturday. Martha and Nora Walther visited Frank Walther of Floyd County last Monday. Ed and Fred Voelker and Louis Zollmann have worked on the Harrison Co Te line for days. Bertha Woertz Tillie and Clara Voelker visited Jacob Schoen's family in Black Creek last week. Fred Fleischmann, Mrs. George Hoke and Helen Good of Elizabet h visited relatives near Lanesville last week. Bertha Woertz of Louisville and Mrs. Bertha Bauman of Chicago spent several days with A. H. Voelker's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Schneider
Duncan
Nora Walther
Louisville
J. E. Williams
William
Charles Brown
Zoar
Martha
Frank Walther
Floyd County
Messrs
Fred Voelker
Louis Zollmann
Harrison Co. Te
Bertha Woertz
Tillie
Clara Voelker
Jacob Schoen
Black Creek
Fred Fleischmann
George Hoke
Helen Good
Elizabeth
Lanesville
Bertha Bauman
Chicago
A. H. Voelker
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Emery Brown
Crandall
Graup Ta
Grandna Dyer
Isaac Poley
Kansas
Hursttown
Emma Housel
Grace
Maggie Miller
Gladys
Dick, Ray and
George Byerly
Ghester Berryman
Miss “Vrtle Byerly
Surraco, Ky
Kinney
Mable
Olive Felker
Wainsville
Lawrences Wright
Pennsylvania
Jeffersonville
Thomas Wright
Elizabeth Wright Sanday
Jacob Peper
Ela
Nellie
Henry Peper
Lena Kopp
Jacia
Fidoa
Leona Wright
Borsey Clunie
Kentucky
New Amsterdam
Helen Aydelotte
Sacred Heart Academy
Henry Kendle
Mary Smith
Charity Kendle
Beulah Cunningham
Maywood
Lil
D. B. Kemper
Miss Mae
O. D. Frank
W. H. Bulbeit & Sons
Superior Fertilizer
Joe Bender
W. P. Mauck
William Rowe
Grand Jury
Breckenridge
Abe Torley
Boy
Lula Sims
Benj. Riley
Mary Riely
James Smith
Waltherburg
Friedley
Lyde R. Lottick
LAW
Coryvooneind
Conrad
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