Earthquakes in Japan Cause Massive Destruction
Reports describe Japan's devastating quake centered on Tokyo and Yokohama with widespread fire and water losses. Estimates claim up to 500000 dead and three million homeless, with Yokohama and surrounding areas severely ruined and relief efforts underway as Red Cross mobilizes funds. A separate note records the marriage of Nettie M. Cline to Roscoe M. Quebbeman at Pfrimmer's Chapel.
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Japan
America
Tokio
Yokohama
Yokosuka
Kamakawa
Hayama
Hiratsuka
Oiso
London Daily News
Red Cross
United States
Pacific
Paroled killer charged with assault in New Albany
David Hudson recently paroled from a Frankfort prison for a first degree murder sentence was arrested by Chief Carson on a charge of assault with intent to kill after allegedly striking Fred L. Cook with a chair at the West Market Street dry cleaner’s. The case awaits a September 10 hearing after bond set at 1500. Hudson had claimed a pardon after parole and a long Posey township history.
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David Hudson
Frankfort
Louisville
Carson
New Albany
Fred L. Cook
West Market
First Streets
Cook
Hudson
Robert W. Morris
New Albany Ledger
Pean Hudson
Posey Township
Wm. Britton Johnson
Indiana court docket includes robberies and divorces listed
Proceedings in Indiana court show several cases: Stey Love robbery continued to November term. Wm Barksdale robbery verdict fined one dollar and 60 day jail. Walter Miller and Ollie Shrigley continued to November term. Frank Redden bigamy case with child support agreement. Roy Smaith arrested for assault with intent. Guilty plea by Harry Edmondson for liquor sale, 100 dollar fine and 30 days at penal farm. Various judgments, divorces granted including Leora Adams from Conrad Adams and Martha Montgomery from Edward Montgomery. several miscellaneous judgments against others. Radio sale prominence noted at Miles Radio Store.
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State of Indiana
Stey Love
State
Wm. Barksdale
John M. Paris
Dolar
Walter Miller
Ollie Shrigley
Frank Redden
Roy Smaith
Harry Edmondson
Martin E. Engleman
John FE. Engleman
Wilson E. Cook
James S. Jones
William J. Tronein
Leora Adams
Conrad Adam
Nora
Trobaugh
Olney Trobaugh
Martha Deatrick
Francis Deatrick
Babcock
Walter Bartley
Artie Ludlow
Elaie Brown
Charles J. Weaver
Clifton H. Ward
Harrison Township Teachers List Names and Trustee
A lineup of Harrison Township teachers is shown with numbers and names including Golda Denho Cathrine Jenho Lillian O Bannon Cecil Harrison D C Kintner John Davis Guy Reas Calvin Davidson Olga Stith Julia Miller Frank Turley Beulah Mauck Fern Grable Alda Swan Benton Windell James E Smith L V Brown Vern Lottich Chas Fravel is listed as trustee. The notice ends with a public service prompt encouraging parents to keep children at home as RADIO will hold their interests there.
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Golda Denho
Cathrine Jenho
Lillian O'Bannon
Cecil HarrIsOn
Fern Grable
Alda Swan
Benton Windell
James E. Smith
L. V. Brown
Vern ‘Lottich
Chas. Fravel
Harrison County Teachers Attend Annual Institute
One hundred eighty six teachers from Harrison county gathered at the Grade School last week for an Institute. Prof Kerr spoke on economics and moral questions, Prof Lasher led culture and English talks, and Mrs Clara Bennett Ulen directed music. Visitors included Senator Tnicau and State officials who discussed retirement and curriculum. The event featured student musicians and concluded with a business session on township extension courses.
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Harrison County
Kerr
Oakland City College
Lasher
Ann Arbor
Kipling
Clara Bennett Ulen
Corydon
Gladstone
Tnicau
W. E. Wagoner
Hines
DeWeese
State Library Board
My. TY. J.idsen
Bigler Vance Couple Wed at Morgah Parsonage
Miss Nora M. Bune and Mr. Chas W. Vance, both of Morgah township, united in marriage Thursday afternoon at the M E church parsonage. Rev J G Moore officiated. They plan to reside on a farm. bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Bigler. groom son of Mrs Mattie Vance. The Democrat extends congratulations.
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Nettie M. Cline
Roscoe M. Quebbeman
King’s Cave
Pfrimmer’s Chapel Church
M. C. Patterson
Charles M. Cline
William Quebbeman
I Bigler
Vance
Nora M. Bune
Chas. W. Vance
Morgah Township
M. E.church
J. G. Moore
Frank Bigler
Mattie Vance
Democrat
Christian Church Missionary Meeting and Star Group Sessions
The Christian Church announces a monthly Missionary meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 P M led by Mrs F J Carr and a Star Group gathering on Thursday at 7 30 P M with the pastor recounting his two year journey through Scotland. Sunday Bible School at 9 30 A M communion and worship follow with 10 30 A M service on Facts for your Faith God and an Evening topic Christ s Secret of Power. Radio notices invite attendance and support. Pastor J Carr extends welcome.
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F. J. Carr
Star Group
Scotland
MILES
Delco Light announces Installed Price Plan for farm electricity
The Delco Light Company of Dayton introduces the Installed Price Plan offering a complete farm electric plant with ten lights and sockets at a single low price. Financing is available for easy payments, aiming to spread electricity to farm families and boost labor savings and comfort. MILEN RADIO STORE.
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Delco Light Company
Dayton
Delco
Detco-Light Company
Delco-Light Company
Corydon Pike to Open Soon Across New Albany Area
State Highway official W M Holland says the New Albany and Corydon Pike and most of the Dixie Highway will reopen this week. New Albany end of the Pike opens late this week and Dixie Highway from Mooresville to the county line opens Wednesday. Completion of Dixie Highway repairs from New Albany to Mooresville will take two to four weeks.
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New Albany
Mooresville
Holland Sach
New
Alany Lem
Courier-Tournal
Webster Township High School staff list and start date
Webster Township High School announces Mary McFarland as principal with Russell Breeden and Gilbert Smith as assistants. The roster includes Eldon Smith, Anna Belle Scharf, Roy Wolfe, Fallas Hedges, Stanley Coombs, Charles Wolfe, Jack Bickel, Robert Albin, Irvin Schneider and Blanche Wolfe. School begins September 17. Ed Bigler, Trustee.
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Mary McFarland
Russell Breeden
aAsst
Prin
Gilbert Smith
Eldon Smith
Anna Belle Scharf
Roy Wolfe
Fallas Hedges
Stanley Coombs
Charles Wolfe
Jack Bickel
Robert Albin
Irvin Schneider
Blanche Wolfe
ED. Bigler
Klan Drops Plan to Buy Valparaiso University
Indianapolis September 5 Negotiations for the purchase of Valparaiso University by the Ku Klux Klan have been dropped Milton Elrod editor of the Fiery Cross said The Klan cannot obtain possession due to charter and deed technicalities The report ends with a stray line about radio.
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The
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Valparaiso University
Ku Klux Klan
Milton Elrod
Fiery Cross
Elrod
Louis Simon dies near Frenchtown at 70
Louis Simon aged about seventy died at his home two miles west of Frenchtown at 9 30 Tuesday morning after a brief illness from diabetes and a painful neck carbuncle. He leaves wife Lizzie and four daughters Mollie Gurtz Adam Kessmer Chas Mosier and Nellie Simon, plus granddaughter Laura, half sister Mrs Minne Goswein, and brothers Julius and Pete Simon. Funeral will be Thursday at St Bernard church Frenchtown with burial there.
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Louis Simon
Frenchtown
Otlock
Simon
Lizzie Simon
Mollie Gurtz
Indiana
Adam Kessmer
Lanesville
Chas. Mosier
Milltown
Nellie Simon
Laura
Minne Goswein
Julius Simon
Pete Simon
Illinois
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Barksdale Indicted In Robbery Case At Circuit Court
Barksdale tried by jury before Judge John M. Paris for robbing James Coleman of 22 dollars in February 1920. He was convicted of latency and fined one dollar with sixty days in jail. new trial requested. Coleman, a pensioner aged about 84, says he was robbed with a withdrawn revolver by Barksdale and Stay Love. Stay Love’s trial ended in a mistrial. his next term is set.
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Win
Barksdale
John M. Paris
New Albany
James Coleman
Coleman
Palmyra
Darksdale
Stay Love
Love
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Conlee at Home
Last Sunday marked the 55th birthday of Mrs Wm Conlee. Neighbors hosted a surprise gathering with a large feast and social time. Attendees included Win Conlee and family Alva Denbo and family John Wise and family Mr and Mrs Blufford Baxley Mr and Mrs John H Ditley Misses Nancy Benton Ruth Baxley Dorothy Daley Alda Swan and Margaret Getzendanner.
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Wm. Conlee
Win. Conlee
Alva Denbo
John Wise
Blufford Baxley
John H. Ditley
Nancy Benton
Ruth Baxley
Dorothy Daley
Alda Swan
Margaret Getzendanner
Conlee
Corydon Schools Open for New School Year
The Corydon school year begins with students returning as the bell rings at eight. Enrollment on opening day tops 520 with 162 in high school, 335 in grade school, and 23 in the colored school. Principal Johnson of Bloomington leads the colored school with Geneva Howard as assistant.
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Johnson
Bloomington
The
Colored School
Geneva Howard
Spencer Township Teachers List and School Opening Date
The Spencer Township teacher roster includes Clarence Gettelfinger Herschel QO LaHue Lucille Simon Hildegard Steerstedter Hise May Rosenbarger Agnes G Sieg Gayle Rigot Winfred Briscoe Franeces Sieg Ernest Stevens and Joseph A Gettelfinger as Trustee. Schools open September 17 1923.
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Clarence Gettelfinger
Herschel QO
LaHue
Prin
Lucille Simon
Hildegard Steerstedter
Hise May Rosenbarger
Agnes G. Sieg
Gayle Rigot
Winfred Briscoe
Franeces Sieg
Ernest Stevens
Joseph A. Gettelfinger
Local Marriages and River Trip News
Lon Taylor wed Ruby A Wiseman and Roscoe M Quebbeman tied Nettie M Cline in Corydon area notices. Corydon residents traveled to Mauckport Sunday evening to see the beat show at the landing. Cotton Blossom manager announced plans for a larger boat next season.
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Lon Taylor
Ruby A. Wiseman
Roscoe M. Quebbeman
Nettie M. Cline
Charles W. Vance
Nora M. Bigler
Corydon
Mauckport
Cotton Blossom
Dies of Typhoid in Jackson Township at 55
Spencer Harrell longtime Jackson township resident died Monday at 2 30 PM at his sister Mrs Charlotte Hemp home northeast of Corydon after six weeks illness from typhoid He was 55 and survived by his sister and brother Dennis Harrell He had been married twice both wives predeceased him Funeral services were held yesterday at Hursttown church conducted by Rev C Eskew with burial in the church cemetery.
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Spencer Harrell
Jackson Township
Charlotte Hemp
Corydon
Hursttown
Hemp
Dennis Harrell
Hursttown Church
Rev. C. Eskew
Epworth League Program at Moberly Sunday Evening
Epworth League presents a program at Moberly on Sunday September 16 at 7 30 led by Miss Janetta Alexander with songs by the choir scripture reading and a talk Breaking New Trails by Mr Henry Bye a story for children by Waldo Engleman solos by Nolan A Wolfe and H C LaHue recitations by Ethel Cole Alice Pitman Ruth Sieg Joseph Harmon and the Troncin siblings Eldo included Everyone invited by the committee
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Epworth League
Moberly
Janetta Alexander
Henry Bye
Waldo Engleman
Nolan A. Wolfe
Ethel Cole
Alice Pitman
Ruth Sieg
H. C. LaHue
Joseph Harmon
Alice Troncin
Eldo Troncin
Young Student Suffers Serious Accident After Hazing Incident
Roy Rhoads son of Mr and Mrs W G Rhoads living four miles south of here was hazed at Corydon High School Monday morning. He was pushed over a steep bank injuring his ankle ligaments. He received medical attention and was sent home. He is recovering and expected to return to school soon.
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Roy Rhoads
W. G. Rhoads
Here
Corydon High School
A Jolly Time With Harrison County Friends
A Sunday gathering at Albert and Glenda Richard’s home in McClure welcomed former Harrison County residents. The group enjoyed social chat and a sumptuous dinner with attendees including Dan Richard family Oscar Richard Wm Phipps Ercell Voland Anderson Phipps Wim Richard Elzin Richard Albert Richard Neta Kelly Fd Bearblossom Mattie Davenport Harvey Frakes and others.
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Harrison County
Albert
Glenda Richard
McClure
Indiana
Dan Richard
Oscar Richard
Wm. Phipps
Ercell Voland
Anderson Phipps
Wim. Richard
Elzin Richard
Albert Richard
Neta Kelly
Fd. Bearblossom
Mattie Davenport
Harvey Frakes
Morgan Township Sunday School Convention At U B Church
The Morgan Township Sunday School Convention met last Sunday at the U B church at Caligra under Geo E Ranke as township president. All township schools were represented with good reports. County President John H Heth and Mr and Mrs EB Bullett and Dan Griffin of Corydon attended. Heth and Griffin spoke.
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Nungan
U. S
Morgan Township
U. B
County Sunday School Convention Held at Corydon Church
The annual County Sunday School Convention will meet at the Christian Church in Corydon on Friday October 26. State Sunday School Secretary A T Albertson will attend to deliver addresses and a strong program is planned.
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The
Christian Church
Corydon
A. T. Albertson
Wiseman and Floyd Tie The Knot In August Wedding
Miss Leona Wiseman daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Wiseman of this place wed Kayden Floyd son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Floyd of Indianapolis at the groom s home on Saturday August 25 at 2 pm The Rev Chas Kerkt officiated They plan to reside in Indianapolis after the ceremony
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David Heiden
Hes
Wile
Proceedings Circuit Court
Martha Eien Montgomery
Edward K. Montgomery
Edna VP. Evans
Clarence M. Evans
Harrison Township
Miles’ Radio Store
J. Carr
Plan Manufactu
MILEN
Miles Radio Store
Webster Township
Spencer Township
E. L
Renee
County Sunday School Convention
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